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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1889
Page
2
Observes Birtle's rise over five years with new public buildings churches and railway lines. Reflects on past hardships from 1885 fires and frost and imagines future prosperity through drainage development and widened transport links.
The article discusses the Supreme Court decision affecting Canadian Pacific and its opposition to crossing main and branch lines. It notes expectations that CP would not oppose if rules for crossings were observed and criticizes an attempt to force a crossing before lawful requirements. It mentions a clash of interests between Red River Railway promoters and the CP and cites Van Horne’s stance on regular crossings.
The Winnipeg Commercial notes the Red River railway's uncertain prosperity with little evidence of cargo or grain movement. It cites smoother Canada Pacific dealings and cheaper cordwood from Dakota, suggesting the line may be unprofitable and better off under Northern Pacific or provincial control. Citizens hope for value from annual subsidies despite polite public relations.
The Morris & Brandon railway extension to the Souris coal fields is hailed as the most important part of the Northern Pacific project. Supporters say a quick honest build is vital to access vast local coal and benefit Southern Manitoba, though some oppose the American company's contract as a whole.
The London Penny Illustrated Paper presents a scene from Dr Barnardo’s feast for 1200 poor boys and girls. The portrayal shows Barnardo at the head of the table and emphasizes his work for the welfare of London’s disadvantaged youth.
The province expresses satisfaction at the Supreme Court decision on a crossing dispute. The ruling is seen as clearly favorable to the contention of the C P R and avoids feared adverse judgment. Daniel O'Connell is cited on the ease of driving through law, noting loco motives and trains of cars can pass through a Canadian Act.
The city must cover costs for mobilizing militia as locomotives from the Northern Pacific and engines from the Canada Pacific were poised to threaten two rams.
The royal baron of beef weighing 300 pounds graced the Queen's Christmas Day table, deemed a fine roast. The Hudson's Bay Company reports 108000 in land sales this season, up from 30000 last year.
The New West illustrated book by the Winnipeg Historical Society is praised for its Canadian history focus and Northwest emphasis with many illustrations. New Year eclipse viewing is described as nearly total with favorable conditions. A mild winter, light winds, and clear nights are noted alongside caravan travel and animals at large. A Methodist church New Year event features evergreen trees, gifts, wax candles, music, speeches, and Indian pupils from the Industrial School. Merchants supported gifts. about forty dollars was raised. A Christmas Day murder near ice in the province is reported, with the killer jailed in Winnipeg. Ontario enjoys a green Christmas.
December 22 at Hazlewood Farm Birtle Manitoba a son was born to the wife of G Venous Rawcroft.
In Minnedosa on December 28 the Rev. Mr. Bell joined Oliver Wood to Alma Howey in marriage, witnesses named from the town. The notice records a local wedding with the couple traveling after the ceremony.
In Beulah Mr John M Lawrie defends the Birtle grain market against a critic, stating the Birtle warehouse has bought grain since the 19th last month and C P R buyers often did not bid. He accuses the Beulah correspondent of misinfo and old jealousy toward Birtle. Also notes a child, Mertie Merritt, died at two years four months at uncle A G Wakefield’s Rossburn Manitoba residence.
The Victoria Colonist argues the North Pacific fish known as black cod is not a cod and shares little with cod in shape or quality. It is fat and flavorful like a mackerel, better as breakfast fare, and should be named Skil instead of the misleading label black cod.
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