This day in history: August 31

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Date(s) - 31/08/2024
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1837

Owen McLaughlin of Ireland became the first victim of the railroad as he was killed on the tracks. McLaughlin was employed on a local farm.

2006

After 50 years of doing business as Morgan’s Dairy, plus many years with my father & brother doing business as Hillside Dairy, I am retiring the milk delivery business effective today – W. Morgan Carrig, “The Milkman.”