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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1888
Page
1
Opinion piece argues Manitoba settlement hindered by western bias and poor routes. Advocates a northern sea corridor to reduce costs, boost immigration, and shift trade away from rival routes. Names Birtle town officials and local wards.
Reeve candidates John Dunlop and Wm Watt nominated with councillors slate for Ward No 1 and Ward No 2. Names include J H Kitching G West Jas C Anderson O Nicoll Joe Roseborough Alex McGillvary Chas Wilson Robt W Patterson Neil B McKay B Dutton.
The Portage Liberal and Mr. Martin rail at the Observer over frost and freight rate claims. Both sides accuse each other of lies while the debate over a railway project and government performance intensifies public scrutiny.
The article notes low bush cranberries thrive in cold climates and are highly profitable for winter use. It describes wild occurrences in Manitoba near Norquay, where a six hundred acre marsh holds abundant vines. It argues cranberry farming could succeed in flooded spring and fall fields with proper management.
The article highlights potential cranberry cultivation in the Bird Tail valleys of Ross along with local sawmill areas suitable for conversion. It notes a 15 000 barrel shortage in one state this season, underscoring growing demand for cranberries and future chances for expansion.
Rupert G. D. Ellis of Crewe marries Miss H. George at the residence of John Ellis Esq on Wednesday by the Reverend Buchanan in Crewe.
Deaths report Isaac Manwaring at 67 in London England and Minnie Lettie Frankie and Elva Merritt among children died in Manitoba from infectious illness. The notices name H A Manwaring and families Wakefield Merritt with ages and dates in November.
Two car loads of silk from China traveled over the C P R last week. Richardson's quotes top prices for dressed turkeys geese and chickens. Wheat deliveries reach 31000 bushels at Deloraine elevators during September and November. An alarming graveyard robbing scheme emerges involving bodies sent to dissection rooms in New York and Philadelphia. A Winnipeg by law defeat triggers 140000 in direct taxes. Hawkers report fine weather with lingering hawks and blackbirds near straw stacks. W W Smith a Killarney customs officer embezzles and flees. Archie Mc Pherson near Birtle narrowly escapes fire from a steam threshing engine. Brown Smellie Co. of Binscorth and Millwood to issue free price lists detailing prices and stock.
Electors in Birtle Municipality will vote next week on removing the herd law. The law’s end is seen as progress for cattle and sheep industry with farmers to fence land to be cultivated before repeal.
Council met November 24 at Silver Creek School House with all members present. Minutes of prior meeting read and confirmed. A resolution reducing the Boyle School District special levy was rescinded. Treasurer to pay councillors indemnity and clerk salary. Several accounts ordered paid. Adjourned to meet December 4.
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