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A look at daily life in Victorian Montreal through the words of the city's newspapers. All stories are sourced along with the date of publication. This blog is run by Brennan Neill (@brennaneill).

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Monkey days of summer

A decidedly dull day – The Montreal Gazette Aug. 14, 1891 There is a decided flatness about business in Court house circles as well as on the »

Brennan Neill on crime, monkey 12 August 2015

Church silenced after organ theft

A church organ stolen – The Montreal Daily Witness Aug. 12, 1880 “Stealing the teeth from a man’s head” has been heard of, but the theft »

Brennan Neill on crime, church 12 August 2015

Thieves make off with sails

City and Suburban News – The Montreal Herald Aug. 3, 1889 A mean outrage was perpetrated at Valois on Wednesday night. Some thieves came into the bay »

Brennan Neill on crime, Valois 04 August 2015

Poor shape of market, shoddy housing next door

City Items – Montreal Daily Witness Aug. 5, 1880 Part of the floor in Viger Market has given way, leaving a dangerous opening in which strayed calves »

Brennan Neill on market 04 August 2015

Lover of nature buys revolver for robber

Lying in Wait – Reward Offered – The Montreal Daily Witness Jul. 30, 1874 Mr. C------ C------, of the West End, is a lover of the beauties of »

Brennan Neill on crime 28 July 2015
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