The American Mercury, 2 August 1814 (vol. 30, no. 1570)

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812. The 1814 Aug. issues report events of the Battle of Chippewa

The War, 1 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 6) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 8 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 7) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 15 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 8) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 22 August 1812 (vol.1, no. 9) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

The War, 29 August 1812 (vol. 1, no. 10) - Newspaper

Volumes of interest were published between 1812 and 1815 with articles about the War of 1812.

Blue book for the use of subordinate divisions of the order of the Sons of Temperenance (1867)

Inscribed on front paste-down: Rothschild division No.227; and in pencil: James Jackson; and on front free endpaper: Presented to James M Clark By Mrs Amanda Burns Robert at Stayner 25 Aug. 1878.

Copy of poster advertising “Grand Buffalo Hunt at Niagara Falls” with Bill Hickok, August, 1872

James Butler Hickok (1837-1876), also known as “Wild Bill” Hickok, was an American gun-fighter, scout and spy. He was involved in altercations with others while working for the famous express company Russell, Majors and Waddell (in 1861), and later while working as a wagon master, scout, and spy for the Union forces during the Civil War. These altercations resulted in the deaths of 4 people, but Hickok was acquitted in all cases. An embellished article written about him in Harper’s magazine helped contribute to his reputation as a western hero. He served as a deputy U.S. marshal and sheriff in Kansas in the late 1860’s, helping to bring law and order to a previously lawless area. He gambled considerably, and during a card game on August 2, 1876, was shot and killed. The cards he was holding (two aces, two eights, and a jack) became known as the "dead man's hand."

Copy of page 141 of Confederation by Joseph Pope annotated by John A. Macdonald, 1867

Joseph Pope was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in 1854. He was the private secretary to Sir John A. Macdonald from 1882-1891. He worked as the assistant clerk to the Privy Council and undersecretary of state for Canada from 1896-1909. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1901. He was later knighted as a Knight Commander of the same order. Joseph Pope was the first permanent head of the Department of External Affairs (now Foreign Affairs and Internal Trade) 1909-1925. He was an advisor to Prime Ministers from Macdonald to King. He died in Ottawa, in 1926. As well as Confederation, Pope also penned: Memoirs of Sir John A. Macdonald : A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion; The Day of Sir John Macdonald; Jacques Cartier, his life and voyages; Traditions and Sir John A. MacDonald vindicated : a review of the Right Honourable Sir Richard Cartwright's reminiscences as well as other books Pope’s son, Maurice Arthur Pope wrote a book about Joseph entitled Public Servant: the Memoirs of Sir Joseph Pope”.

The Award Winners - compiled August 1985

The Inniskillin awards listed compiled August 1985. The list includes: 1983 International Eastern Wine Competition, 1984 International Easter Wine Competition, Festival '84 Nouveau Tasting, 1981 International Eastern Wine Competition, 1982 International Eastern Wine Competition.