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Flood Wreaks Havoc as River Inundates Port F a a raters tore up 60 feet of the Peterboro branch of the C. N. R., wh'ch runs parallel to the Gancraska Three stores in the business section of Port Hope were washed right into the boiling stream. The gap is shown in river. This picture shows how the track was washed out and the rails torn asunder. this picture, which was taken from the rear, The stores formerly stood between the walls of the buildings on either oda Ice floated over the roads when Marshall's lumber yard was completely The water and ice flowed over the Peter St. bridge with increasing momentum, but the concrete structure was not was most seriously affected. wiped out. This demonstrates the power of the flood as it swept over the banks of the Ganeraska. ig ; . ; eit 5. Brides aves swad R "2 i ; This piciure was taken from the business street and shows clearly the front view of the spot where the three stores Barrett St. bridze was washed away. . It can be seen at the end of the street. Water and ice covered the thoroughs fare and several citizens were marooned in the upper storeys of their homes. Thirty-five stores were practically were dashed into the river. Huge cakes of ice can be seenon the street. wrecked. SD A---- --