Public meeting urges railroad to Birtle this season
At Birtle Town Hall a civic meeting pressed the N W Central and C P R to complete the rail line into Birtle this season. Residents complain of past railway humbug and seek clear assurances while the Pembina hills route faces tough terrain and seasonal deadline concerns. The gathering included Major Boulton, volunteers, and local speakers amid a storm and celebratory holiday atmosphere.
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Birtle
M.N.W
Manietoba
Manitoba
Southwestern
Winnipeg
Tiger Hill
Pembina
N. W. Central
C.P. R
Northwestern
S. W
Pembina Hills
Winnipeg Times
Curious Ulster County 1800 newspaper on Adams and Washington funeral
An 1800 Ulster County newspaper reprint notes the Senate address to John Adams after General Washington’s death. It recalls his funeral and describes era life, odd ads, barter trades, and battles in Europe. The issue highlights scarce money, old muskets, and a civic picnic with a Major Boulton welcome home.
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Ulster County
N. Y
Senate
John Adams
United States
George Washin
Falmouth
England
Europe
Hannah
Rochester
Pennsylvania
Havanna
Plymouth
Prersayy Corytaynas
Birtle
Middleton
Northwest
The
Dominon
Boulton
Crawford
Mayon
Biatia
Picnic in Honor of Boulton's Men Planned in Grove
The report notes high hopes for a noteworthy Picnic for Boulton's men. A beautiful grove was selected as the event site and preparations were underway to ensure an enjoyable gathering.
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Boulton
Picnic at Russell Draws Regional Turns of Events
The Russell picnic on Thursday attracted people from Shellmouth Binscarth Silver Creek Assissippi and Birtle. Volunteers beat civilians in a shooting match followed by six horse races won by the Fletchers and foot races won by the Rutherfords. Col Boulton spoke at the banquet in the Town Hall decorated with rifles and a hard tack crown. An evening dance entertained attendees. A Chicago child on a fourth floor sill caused shock among onlookers.
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Boulton
Crawford
Akies
J. H. Wood
Russell
Shellmouth
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Assissippi
Birtle
Fletchers
Rutherfords
Col. Boulton
Donation to honor Colonel Boulton and scouts
George J. Kinnape writes from Fort Ellice on July 23 1886 enclosing ten dollars to Dominion Lands Agent Wm Geo Pentland for an entertainment in honor of Colonel Boulton and his scouts praised for suppressing the late rebellion. The letter commends the corps for bravery and pioneer settlement pride in a country at risk.
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Boulton
Hardihood
Geo. J. Kinnatep
Man Shot by Indians on Saskatchewan Camp Fire Escape
A wounded man recounts being fired upon near his camp on the Saskatchewan. He says a ball pierced his clothes, he fled by canoe under fire, his boat grounded on a sand bar, an Indian waded out and shot him. He then followed the assailant ashore, killed him with an axe, and escaped, with several armed Indians present. The tale seems unlikely given the wounds.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba railway to run refrigerator car Minnedosa to Winnipeg
Large quantities of butter are shipped to Winnipeg from points along the Manitoba and Northwestern Railway. To accommodate and increase trade the road plans a refrigerator car for a week long trip from Minnedosa to Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba and Northwestern Railway
Minnedosa
Self winding watch described as latex novelty
The article notes a latex mechanical novelty featuring a self winding watch. The motion of a man walking is described as sufficient to wind its own works, illustrating a simple demonstration of inertia and motion turning into power.
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Birtla
Albert Hall
DR. Morrison
Birtee
suncEon
DR. Rolston, Lebt
Royal Navy
Iargreaves
C. J. Mickle
Minchtor
Notary Public
I. de
Howard
Ian
G. S. Hallen
LAW Office
A. Wilcocks
A. B. Woon
Fr. G. Lewis
Birtie
Man
A. B. Hart
St Clair Street
Wromitect
Pars
Jas. Johnston
Anuer
Joseph Broadley
Ike
Beulah Manitoba
WM. Edwards
A.J. Mon
Biarix
Elk Horn
Butiard Hall
T. D. Cavanagh, Pool
P.F
Santa
J. Michele
Solicitor
Wandon & Canadian Loan Agent
Municipal & School
Crerar
Breris, Man
M. W
Ye Railway Company
H. A. Manwaring
Agent M.& M. Ry. Lands
Central Hotel
EZ. H. Irish
Harness & Saddlery
Valises
Fellows
Elklehorn
Moosomin
Kawa
Thich
Observer Office
Birele
Glasgow
London
Re Insurances Company
London Guarantee & Accident CO
Quebec
Fire Insurance Company
J. M. Lawrie
North-Western
Railway
MY &Tock OF
Elgin and Waltham
Egular Train
Woodside Gladstone
Connection
St Minnedosa
Winnedown
Ww. Barr
Toronto Agricultural
WM. Walley
J. Roseborough & Brother
Blacksmith
Will
D. W. Cumming
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Alice
Thos. Yeandle
Wm. Holman
Boot & Shoe Maker
Main Street
E. H. Irish
May
Adams
John Houson
Grand Central Hotel
N. L. Hill
Main St. Birtle
Would
Railway Matters
Chicago
Hudson's Bay Company
Fort Ellice
Wm. Geo. Pentland, Esq
Dominion Lands Agent
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