French Canadians Portrayal as Prolific Threat in Dominion Politics
A Birtle Observer critique describes French Canadians as rapidly growing and adaptable, warns Conservatives of a Quebec reform alliance with Catholics, and paints a grim union risk with Orangemen. It accuses Riel of murder and heralds a brutal memorial image of past violence to deter rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Quebec
Lower Canada
Montreal
New York
Toronto
Kfe
Shakspeare
Lower Canda
Manitoba
Riel
Church Juves
Northwest
Indians of the Touch Wood Hills farming and education note
The article describes successful Indian farming on Touch Wood Hills reserves with good wheat, peas, and hay. a thrashing machine provided by the Department, and plans for more oxen and implements. It praises the Qu Appelle Industrial School, its Cree bread, and argues for girls’ education as key to civility and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonchwood
Northwest
Qu- Appelle
Father Hugenart
Quippelle Lake
Reform Papers Clash Over Shoal Lake Representation
The Free Press and Manitoban defend broad issue coverage while criticizing the Sun and Liberal for meddling in Shoal Lake electoral matters. They dispute claims that Mr. Hamilton was rejected in South Winnipeg and note conflicting forecasts on his electability. The piece critiques reform papers and editors for media influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Reform
Sheal
Hawilton
Birtie
Shoal Lake Co
Birtle
Sun
Mr. Hamilton
Free Press
Manitoban
The
Liberal
Shoal Lake
South Winnipeg
the Sun
Birtle Council Minutes Record Bridge and District Reorganization
Birtle Council met December 15 1885 with Crerar Reeve and seven councillors. They approved minutes read approved payments to Mickle Morrison West and others, handled bridge contracts with D McKay Alonzo Wood and related charges, and granted Alex Young's school district transfer. The meeting adjourned to Solegirth on call of the Reeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Berniays
Snake Creek
Dow—Borrowman
Car
Road & Bridge
Alonzo Wood
Dow—Lane
Bredge
Sec
y-Preas
Indi
Dow—Dunlop
G. West
Sec’y-Treay
Alex. Young
Burdette Scho
Rothesay
Burdette
McMurray—Dow
Alex Young
Borrowman
Lane
Sec-Treas
W. J. Board
Mc Murray
O. Nicot
Walley—Dunlop
Birtle
Dunlop—Lane
Brey 3 Ca
Sec’y-Treas
W. Davey
Borrowman—McMurray
Conocr
Solegirth
Quebec ex-Premier Joly resigns from Legislature
The Hon. Mr. Joly formerly Premier of Quebec has resigned his seat in the Legislature. He does not fall in with the French Catholics who are indignant at Riel's execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly
Quebec
Biy
Riel
Appointment of Foster as Minister of Finance
The Hor. Mr. Foster has been appointed Minister of Finance in place of Sir John Tilly, whose ill health renders him unfit for the duties of the office. Thirty-seven salmon canneries operate on the Fraser River in British Columbia with large numbers expected to be shipped east by rail next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
John Tilly
Fraser River
British Columbia
Deepest Hole Reaches 5000 Feet With 130 Degree Heat
The German Government drives the deepest hole known to mankind to 5000 feet where rock and heat meet at 130 degrees. Projections suggest the boiling point could be reached at 10000 feet as drilling continues.
Alfred Morton Esquire Welcomes His Son
On December 18 the wife of Alfred Morton Esquire welcomed a son, marking a joyful addition to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Morton, Esq
Marriages at Birtle Parish Church in December
At the Manse Birtle on December 23 Rev W Hodgett joins W John Howson of the Grand Central Hotel to Anne McDougall both of Birtle. On December 28 Rev Hodgett officiates D McKinnon to Effie McDougall. Also December 28 R Burdette wed Emma Eliza Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
W. Hodgett
W. John Howson
Grand Central Hotel
Anne McDougall
D. McKinnon
Effie McDougall
R. Burdette
Emma Eliza Brown
Deaths. Gertrude McMurray infant dies at Solagirth
Death notice from Solagirth records the passing of Gertrude, infant daughter of U Hu McMurray, on December 1st. The brief item notes the family location and the infant's name without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solagirth
Gertrude
U. HU. McMurray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pridsy Wernier
J. A. Murdoch
Birtle Vale Lodge
Albert Hall
Wellmets
Alt
DR. Morrison
Accovcherek
DR. Rolston
Royal Navy
Birti
Man
BE. Green
W. R
Y. S. Lb
Birle, Man
J. Mickle
Notary Piblic
Ofice Ever Uoward
BikTi
Hallen
Jian
A. Wilcocks
A. B. Woon
YM. Edwards
A.J. McPherson
Bierie
Observer Office
Russell
Bistle
B.P.E . D.assom
Gow
Birtle Hotel
Galle
Geo. McPhee, Paor
Emall
W. E. Crawford
Jas. Johnston
Manger
Joseph Broadley
Contractor & Builder
Wood & Bro
London & Canadian Loan Agency
Municipal School
Debentures
Crerar
North-Western
Railway
Betwee Portage la Prairie
Memirib Ss
Gladstone
Midway
Arden Neepawa
Bridge Creek
Minnedosa
Basewood Newdale Shoe
Lake Ceiba
Sulsgieth
Bortle
Sheilmoath
Toddturn
Suixcirth
H. A. Manwarring
W. R. Baker
E. H. Irish
B. W. Cumming
Pries of
Wencelys
Just
HA. Manwaring
Centra Hotel
Elkhorn
Moosomin
PK Railway
J. Roseborough & Brother
Will
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Post Ofice, Birtle
N. L. Hill
Richardson & Lepper's
Thomas Yeandle
John Houson
Glasgow & London Fire Insurance Company
London Guarantee & Accident
Quebec Fire Insurance Company
J. M. Lawrie
Scott
Indians of
Touchwood Hills
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