March 17, 1868

Great Flood in Chatham

The greatest flood in 30 years has overtaken the town of Chatham, Ontario, this past weekend. Streets in the town have been flooded to a depth of four or five feet and the river at one point reached a height of 20 feet greater than the normal summer level. The Fifth Street covered bridge has been taken out by masses of ice and timber pushed down the river. No trains have been able to pass through the town since the flooding began with miles of Grand Trunk track submerged.

Tar and Feathering in London

The London Prototype reports that James May and Mrs. Caroline Dunew were tarred and feathered by a mob of Mrs. Dunew’s husband’s friends and neighbours. According to the paper, a fight had broken out between Mr. Dunew and Mr. May that resulted in Mr. Dunew being severely beaten by Mr. May and his wife. He later returned with his neighbours who tarred and feathered the pair and warned May that he had until Saturday past to leave town or have the deed repeated.