A Glimpse at Birtle Past and Future Progress
The January 3 1889 issue reflects on Birtle's growth since four to five years earlier. It notes a moved railway into town, new churches, an agricultural hall, a bridge and road to the station, and expanding commerce while farm failures and frost hardships persist. It imagines a twenty to twenty five year vision of rail linked prosperity and asks if Supreme Court decisions can unify provincial politics to advance public works.
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Minnedosa
Moosomin
Elkhorn
Birtle
MS. McProus
Great Saskatchewan
Red River
Souris
Riding
Supreme Court Decision on Railway Crossings
The article discusses the Canadian Pacific’s expected compliance with crossing rules after accepting compensation to surrender rights, noting the likely opposition if the main line or branches were forced through without lawful requirements. It references tensions between Red River Railway promoters and the CPR, with Van Horne asserting the goal was proper crossings.
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Manitoba
Canadian Pacific
Red River Railway
C. P
Taking it Out in Smiles on the Red River Line
The Winnipeg Commercial notes the Red River railway shows uncertain prosperity with reduced cordwood prices and no strong evidence of freight or grain movement. It suggests the line may be unprofitable and could be better off under Northern Pacific or provincial control, while Winnipeg residents seek value for public expenditures.
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Winnipeg Commercial
Red River Railway
Canada Pacific
Winnipeg
Dakota
Northern Pacific
Extension of Morris and Brandon Railway To Souris Coal Fields
The Morris and Brandon extension to the Souris coal fields is hailed as the most important part of the Northern Pacific project. Supporters say a railway to abundant local coal is desirable and long overdue, despite opposition to the contract with the American company.
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Morris & Brandon
Souris
Northern Pacific
Manitoba
Barnardo Hosts London Feast for 1200 Poor Youths
An illustration in the London Penny Illustrated Paper shows Dr. Barnardo presiding over a feast for 1,200 London's poor boys and girls. The article notes the scene rivals the real event and recalls his care for boys at the Birtle Home, training them for independence and success.
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London Penny Illustrated
Barnardo
London
Birtle
Supreme Court ruling Pleases Province on Crossing Difficulty
A general sense of satisfaction spreads across the province over the Supreme Court decision on the crossing issue. The ruling is welcomed as the judgment could have been adverse, with the Act seen as favoring CPR. Daniel O Connell’s metaphor about driving a coach and four through law echoes in the discussion of loco motives and trains through a Canadian Act.
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Supreme Court
Daniel O'Connell
Winnipeg To Cover Militia Callout Expenses
The city must pay the costs of calling out the militia as trains from the Northern Pacific and Canada Pacific threatened to collide, described as two rams charging toward each other.
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Winnipeg
Northern Pacific
Canada Pacific
Royal three hundred pound Christmas beef roasts in England
A 300 pound beef roast graced the Queen's table on Christmas Day and was deemed a fine roast in England. The Hon. Hudson's Bay Company reports land sales of 108000 this season, up from 30000 last year.
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England
Hon. the
Hudson's Bay Company
The New West Illustrated Book by Winnipeg Historical Society
A descriptive note on The New West, an illustrated book by the Winnipeg Historical Society. It surveys Canadian history with emphasis on Northern regions and features numerous illustrations to engage readers.
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The
Winnipeg Historical Society
Canada
New Year Sun Eclipse Viewed Under Clear Sky
On New Year’s Day the afternoon sky offered an excellent view of a near total solar eclipse. The day was unusually clear with mild air and not a cloud in sight.
Mild Winter Notable for Warm Weather and Open Fields
The season is unusually mild with little snow or storms. Travelers still rely on wheels and daytime overcoats are rarely needed. Winds are light, days bright, and nights clear. Temperatures barely dip below freezing in daylight. Livestock still roam freely in fields.
New Year’s Day Christmas Trees at Methodist Church
A Union Sabbath School event at the Methodist church featured two evergreen trees loaded with gifts and candles. The evening included music short speeches and singing by Indian pupils from the Industrial School. Local merchants donated presents for distribution and about forty dollars was raised.
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Union
Christmas Day Murder Shocks Ontario Province
On Christmas Day the most shocking murder ever committed in the province occurred near Norquay. The murderer is now in gaol at Winnipeg. The people of Ontario have had a green Christmas.
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Norquay
Winnipeg
Ontario
Births at Hazlewood Farm Birtle Man Delivers Child
An item notes the birth on December 22 at Hazlewood Farm Birtle Manitoba to the wife of G Venous Rawcroft, reporting the birth of a child.
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Hazlewood Farm
Birtle
Man
G. Venous
Marriage at Minnedosa in December
The Rev Bell officiated at Minnedosa on December 28 as Oliver Wood of Birtle wed Alma Howey of Minnedosa in a small ceremony.
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Minnedosa
Bell
Oliver Wood
Birtle
Alma Howey
Deaths: Merritt child dies at two years old in Rossburn
Mertie Merritt beloved daughter of Joseph and Lucretia Merritt died at her uncle A. G. Wakefield's residence in Rossburn Manitoba on Friday December 14 at age two years and four months.
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A. G. Wakefield
Rossburn
Man
Mertie
Joseph and
Lucretia Merritt
Beulah Correspondent’s Grain Sale Claim Challenged
A Beulah letter to the Editor disputes claims about grain buying in Birtle. The correspondent asserts the Birtle grain warehouse has been open since the 19th ult and that grain from Beulah district was purchased there this season, despite C P R buyers not making offers. The writer accuses the correspondent of old town jealousy and misinformed reporting.
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Beulah
Birtle
Black cod misnomer sparks call to rename to skil
The Victoria Colonist objects to the name black cod for North Pacific fish. It notes the fish is not a cod and is fat, juicy, and more like a mackerel. The paper urges reverting to the native name skil, arguing the current label misleads diners.
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Victoria
North Pacific
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