This day in history: November 18
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1795
The 4,752 foot long Western Inland Lock Navigation Company (WILNC) canal, containing five lifting locks and a guard lock, was “rendered passable” around the little falls and opened for business. 2,550 feet was through solid rock. The finished cost was $100,000. Porteous opined: ”It adds a degree of ornament to the whole place that is only exceeded by the amazing conveniency it occasions.” The toll is a Dollar a ton.
1845
Herkimer County Bank in Little Falls announced a semi-annual Dividend of four percent, on the capital, declared payable on and after the first day of December.
1890
About 35 feet of the unfinished wall of Hansen’s Laboratory on Lock Island, which had attained the height of about twenty feet, collapsed without any warning. Three workmen suffered serious injuries and were extricated from the debris. Cause of the collapse was believed to be some fault in the construction.
1931
The whopping big tire made by the Goodyear Rubber Company had travelled 46,000 miles around the country, and has no experience like that at Little Falls. It could not pass under the Central railroad bridge. The tire was deflated by the local Goodyear agent and inflated to its normal pressure after it was hauled to the other side of the bridge to continue on its journey.
1932
Three solemn funeral masses were held at St. Mary’s church for Mrs. Hannah Sellman, conducted concurrently by her three sons, Rev. Edward Sellman, Rev. Raymond Sellman , and Rev. Leland Sellman before a large attendance of Clergy, Sisterhood, and Laity.
1989
George “Buddy” O’Neil was honored as he retired after serving 35 years in the Little Falls Police Department. At his retirement party, accolades were “heaped” on O’Neil by fellow police officials and lawmakers from all over upstate New York.