Mischief and Moose Deception Reported at Birtle
The Birtle region recounts a prank where a man paid an Indian for a deer head to lure two unwary hunters. The mock moose scene ended with the hunters firing at the pretend deer, discovering the ruse and deciding to pay the Indian to end the bluff. Also noted are Manitoba railway crossing decisions and crop-farm outlooks as winter gives way to spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Mr. Blank
Daniel
Lion’s den
Bachelors Entertained at Phizacklea Bros New Year Party
Oats arrive in量 1500 bushels in one day. Mr Geo Phizacken returns from an escapade near Binsearth Farm then his horse bolts and wrecks a cutter. Phizacken considers further trips to Birtle or Beulah cheaper due to lower licenses. New Year’s Eve feast hosted by Phizacklea Bros delights locals with singing, 4 am departure. Royal Hotel chef supplies entertainment. Rumors say Phiz to repeat venture soon. Bayfield school trustees host a dance. over sixty attend and enjoy the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Phizacken
Binsearth Farm
Mr. Phiz
Birtle
Beulah
Phizacklea Bros
Benedicts
The
Royal Hotel
Phiz
Binscarth
Bayfield School
Adance
Archimedes at the Level
A humorous Leman Iowa Globe note apologizes for past errors and explains editors work hard, from hunting news to printing to delivering papers, while balancing demands and financial strain. It laments critiques and defends press labor with vivid daily tasks and frugal living.
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Leman
Iowa
Globe
Package Stolen From Virden Express Office On New Year’s Eve
A package containing $1,000 was reported stolen from the express office at Virden during New Year’s Eve. Police investigated the matter and sought witnesses to identify the thief and recover the funds.
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Virden
Saltcoats Items Show Growing Manitoba Town
Saltcoats, a thriving Manitoba town at the end of the M and N W line, reports growth since July 1. It lists three general stores, two hotels, three livery stables, one blacksmith, one billiard hall, four implement depots, one bakery and railroad facilities. Handfuls of settlers from England Ireland and Scotland settle nearby while farmers ship wheat to Millwood for gristing. New Year festivities at T Machutt’s featured dancing and music as revival meetings by Adamson continue and sleighing remains fair.
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Saltcoats
Manitoba
Northwest
Portage la Prairie
England
Ireland
Scotland
Birtle Council Minutes Record January 1889
The Birtle town council met at the Town Hall on Tuesday January 1889. W Watt reeve and councilors Anderson Roseborough Nicoll Patterson McGillvray and Huchnichen took office. Several appointments and committees were formed including secretary auditor solicitor and education finance road and bridge. Tax rebates seed grain payments and by laws 71 and 72 were approved with adjournment to Solsgirth on call of the reeve.
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Town Hall
Birtle
W. Watt
Reeve
Anderson
Roseborough
Nicoll
Patterson
McGillvray
Huchnichen
John M. Lawrie
G. M. Absolom
W. J. Bartlay
T. W. Thompson
Jno
Mc McGillvray
Couns. Patterson
MecGillvray
Murdoch & Murdoch
Nicoll—Patterson
Huchnichen—-McGillvray
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North Western Counties
Main ST
J. A. Murdoch
Eorror
Hallen
LAW Office
Crerar & Mickle
Solicitors, &Co
Manwaring Block
Man
John Crerar
J. Mickle
Sheal Lake
Ctlice
J. H. Morrison, M. O
F. G. Lewis
Insuer
F. A. Wilcocks
Bintla, Man
Geo. W. Marsh
Post Office
Berton, Max
Bacshawe
Geo. Reddaway
William H. Edwards
P. O. Birtle
London Fire Insurance Company
Guarantee and Accident Company
Quebec Fire Insurance Company
J. M. Lawrie
Arlington
Andrew Doig
Sheriffs Adams
M. & N. W. Railway
Oefer
Hirwearth
Kassel
Lirtle
Langenburg
Saltecats
Birtiet
Rapid City
Minnedosa
Ncne
Oo. F. Court Birtle NO
Foresters’ Hall
Sp. m
Thos. Wilkinson
Roslin
Starling
John McDougall
C. Midwinter
Watch & Glockmaker
John Lane
Main Street
J. Roseborough
Arthur Doig
T. F. Patterson
G. P. Smith
E. H. Irishs
Verrinder Bake & Confectioner
F G
Ontario
Toronto
Matt
Canada
City Meat Market
Peter Sutcliffe
DR. Barnardo
Manitoba Farm
A. Struthers
G. Kd. Campbell
Dieamaehie
Allan
Dominic Beaver
Cupin
Cunard
Anchor
Winnipeg
MAX
Inman
State
Lloyd's
Bremen
Hamburg
Thos. Cook & Sons
Gree
Britain
Continent
G. A. Gampbell
General Steamship Agent
C.P . Depot
Winnipex
Dunn
Canadas
Weekly Call
Universal Paper of the Northwest
Maine
Teani
Ottawa
Winni
Begins
Talmage
Avian
Saks
Aioe
Binscartel
E. T. W. J. Almack
Privy Council
Manitoba Railway
John Thompson
Portage
Pembina Mountain
Manitoba & Southwestern Railway
Railway Commissioner of
C P. R
Binsearth
Archimedes
Mr. T. Machutt's
Millwood
Adamson
Municipality of
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