Manitoba and North-Western Railway poised for growth in the Northwest
The Manitoba and North-Western Railway expands across the region, with busy winter traffic and steady population growth. The line, extending fifty miles north-west of Birtle, boosts settlement, grain and cattle trade, coal beds in Saskatchewan, and future transport of furs and timber as the north timbered country attracts settlers.
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Manitoba & North-Western Railway
The
N. W
Assiniboine
Manitoba & Northwestern Railway
Canadian Pacific
Birtle
Great
Saskatchewan
Sugar beet cultivation proposed for prairie trials
The article notes England’s sugar beet supply from France and suggests trial plantings in Manitoba to test whether warm prairie summers yield large sweet roots. If successful, beet farming could cut sugar imports. seeds are readily obtainable and Ontario’s history with crops like grapes and maple honey is cited as a parallel for discovery.
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England
France
Prairie
Manitoba
Ontario
Prairies
Leacock Withdraws Support Over Red River Railway Mess
Mr E P Leacock writes to the Lieutenant Governor signaling withdrawal of backing for the Norquay Government. He cites dissatisfaction with how the Red River railway issue was handled. He blames both Reformers and Conservatives for a doomed project that has caused ruin and discredit in the province.
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E. P. Leacock
Norquay
Red River
Mr. Leacock
Fire sweeps through Little destroying shops and lodge
A morning blaze in Little destroyed Dr Morrison's drug store and attached dwelling, Prichard's butcher shop, the Russell House, and Walley’s store. The fire spread along Main Street threatening nearby buildings, aided by wind until firefighters and residents contained it. Losses include the Russell House and Walley’s stock and building, with insurance details noted and causes linked to lamp oil and alcohol in the drug store. Also reports on wheat markets and Grip's Comic Almanse note in the same period.
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Dr. Morrison
Main Street
Prichard
Russell House
Watleys
Beddome
Messrs
Walley
Walleys
Doig
McDougall
Morrison
Baldwin
W. Walley
Easson
Porteous
Messrs. Walley
Glasgow
London
J. M. Lawrie
Lawrie
Winnipeg
Birtle Council approves emigration scheme and by laws
Birtle Nov 12 1887 meeting notes finance payments for A B H Wood and F K Herehree. contracts for removing stone on main trail completed. accounts totaling 145.60 to be posted for emigration cost with partial payment by nearby town. solicitor paid twenty five dollars. By law No 60 to be read and passed. By law No 50 repealed. emigration meeting planned with Ellice 17th. council adjourned on Reeve call.
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Birtle
Absolom
Roseborough
Rivere
Watt
Ellice
Engineers Near Beulah Lead Northwest Central Line
Engineers running the Northwest Central line are within a few miles of Beulah, advancing toward the next segment of the project with teams coordinating operations and signaling progress for local infrastructure development.
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Northwest Central
Beulah
Gs Muscarth Ttems Detected In Fire Tragedy News
From a correspondent Mr G H Webster chief engineer of the M and N W with Mrs Webster and Mrs Dr Lundy of Portage arrived yesterday in Mr Haker s private car Mionedosa and left by special train for Dirtle Sympathy runs for those lost in the Birtle fire Agent Markle halted there Monday night before heading to Polly Two citizens went hunting and after seven hours of trekking killed a rabbit
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G. H. Webster
Webster
Dr. Lundy
Portage
Mr. Haker
Dirtle
Birtle
Markle
Polly
Shell River Council Hears Nov 4 Meeting in Shellmouth
The Shell River Council met at the School House in Shellmouth on November 4. Sundry communications were read and accounts passed. Resolved to sustain a protest supported by municipal representatives against increased levies by the Municipal Commissioner. Decided to resist any claim that lands conditionally disposed should revert free of taxes. Twenty five dollars granted to aid erection of volunteers memorial monument. Bridges over Thunder Creek and the Saye at Shellmouth require repair. Conn. Murray authorized to accept offers and have work done. By law, municipal levy rate reduced to three and five tenths million dollars. By law introduced and adopted remitting taxes and empowering the Treasurer to remit taxes on lands reverting to the Crown.
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Shellmouth
Railway Co
Thunder Creek
Saye
Murray
Silver Creek Council Minutes and 1888 Election Provision
The Silver Creek Council met at Silver Creek School House on November 19. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Some accounts were ordered paid and certain taxes remitted. Councillors were allowed 3.00 per day for commute. Councillors' fees and the Clerk's salary were ordered paid. Provision was made for electing Councillors for 1888. The council adjourned to meet on December 6. W. McKay and Buc Tregg signed.
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Silver Creek School House
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Secorewerk Coroner and Vedical Health Ober
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Pater
College of Poywcines & Severens
Greer
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Circle Man
Crerar
Mickle
Fromwonetica
Wicela
Ofice
G. Ss. Hallin
Law Office Ee
O'Keeffe
Keeffe
Ming
Ragierer
Eager
G_S allen
Anieee
Krols
T Seat
Siva Pele
O'Krepye
Okeeffe
Firtie
Imperial Fire Insurance
Manwaring & Wright
W. E. Crawford
Warctect, Builone and Contractor
Priawe Ave
Estina Trs
U. D
A. M
Ings
Stove Lodge
W. M
A. Marele
Geo. Reddaway House
Roslin
Starling
Birtie, Joly Te
John McDougall
Dougass
Man
Best Family Hotel
Pree Buna
Bennett &C
G. P. Smith
Biritle
Hargreaves
Netail
Holman
Bistle Bout & Shoe Maker
Ete Otpote Aly F. G
LE Wits, Bceots & ‘Shoes
N. L. Hill
Merchant Tailor
Binscarth Livery Stable
Jas. Fletcher, Maxscer
Fis Edwards
Aden Bt
Manwaring & Wright's
Japan
Bagshaw Bros
General Merchants
Rgsco Wancer
T. F. Patterson
Birtle Dray
J. A. Preston
Ondere
Beddome Bros
Main St
Grand Central Hotel
R. J. Johnston
Watch & Glockmaker
Pitt. d
John Lane
North-Western
Railway
Kapiy Shoal
Bartle Binscarth
Russell
Langenburg
Minnedosa
Rapid City
Lasgonderries
Kassell
Portage Ta Prairie
Cau, Pac. Ry
Winnipes
A. McDonald
Portage la Prairie
W. R. Baker
Age Dol. Orga & Paap
C. H. Travis As
Main St. Birtle
Binscarth
T. W. J. Almack
Geno. VW
Marsh
Menty
Post Office
Beulsh
R. B. Blackhurst
Larriage
J. Roseborough & Br
Compani
Glasgow & London Fire Insurance Comny
London Guarantee and
Ac den Company
Quebec Fire Insurance Comany
M. Lawrie Loral
R. Whittaker
General Jobbing Smith
J.& N. W. Railway
Whyte
Gretna
Deloraine
Morden
Free Press
Grip
Alvanse
J. W. Kemgragh
AH. Leward
Ww. Bengough
Eend Dinette Grip Office
Toronto
Biante
A. B & H. Wood
F. K. Hereb
Finance Committee
F. K. Herehinee
Gs Muscarth
Shell River Council
Silver Creek Council
W. McKay
Buc,Tregg
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