Top headlines from The Gananoque Reporter June 8, 1912

Nine Killed: Awful toll of premature explosion on CNR construction
“Nine men killed, five injured and one missing is the present awful toll of an accident which occurred on the Canadian Northern construction line at a point five miles from Chaffey’s Lock at 4:45 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. The men were working on a rock cut, and met death as the result of a premature explosion of black powder used to blast the rock.”

1911 taxes: Town council to adopt drastic measures to collect balances
“…The evening was largely taken up with a discussion of the statement presented by Mr. Eames, Collector of Taxes. The amount of 1911 taxes still outstanding is $314. Of this, $47 is for street watering and $15 for boathouse frontage. (Councillors said) if the parties refuse to pay, distraint upon the chattels should be made. On the other hand, the Collector stated he gave the Council to understand when he was appointed, that he would not act as a bailiff.”

In other news…A letter from Mr. A.A. Walsh of the Gananoque Inn, requested that a cement walk be constructed from the east end of the swing bridge to Stone Street, with an iron railing to protect pedestrians.