Manitoba Railways Advance Across the Province in 1888
The Birtle Observer reviews last year's railway construction in Manitoba noting fifty miles of Northwest Central graded toward Beulah, Red River Valley progress, and Manitoba & Northwestern work opening new regions. It predicts a busy next season with multiple lines—Pembina branch, Morris and Brandon, and Southwestern CP extensions—competing for traffic as Winnipeg eyes southern trade routes and provincial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Central
Beulah
Red River Row
Norquay
Portage
Manitoba & Northwestern
Red River Valley
Manitoba
Morris & Brandon
Canada Pacific
Souris
Northern Pacific
Pembina
Hudson Bay
Martin
Winds of Destruction Across Canada and U S Regions
A sweeping wind storm reached Canada on the 10th, crossing Niagara River to the St. Lawrence basin and Ontario Quebec areas with heavy loss. Ontario and Quebec damage estimated at 2 million dollars. In the United States several industrial buildings buried workers, many women, with Pittsburgh and Reading noted for fatalities. Sir John Lister Kaye buys 50 000 acres in the Northwest for a farming company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Canada
Niagara River
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Labrador
Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa River
Niagara Falls
Pittsburg
Reading
John Lister Kaye
Northwest
Bloom Above the Trees and Forest Flowers
The text celebrates life among forest branches noting the purple basswood blossoms as superb in beauty and scent. It describes blossoms on elm, maple, beech, ash, and ironwood and mentions beech nuts feeding many creatures as autumn showers. It highlights honey bees and hummingbirds enjoying the blossoms above, with birds filling mornings with song.
A Minister's Vacation in Manitoba Reflections
The piece recalls a minister's Manitoba trip with Teelanders, noting the land's promise, its rolling plains with poplar groves, and contrasts between winter cold and summer winds. It weighs wheat risks from short seasons, water quality issues, and the province's fertility, stock raising, and growing railroads with advice on mixed farming and capital for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Hills
Press Creek
Manitoba
Pilot Mound
Winnipeg
Thunder Cape
Richmond
Cape
Athabaska
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Uncle Sam
Dakota
Portage la Prairie
Pembina
Silver Creek Council Holds First Meeting of New Term
The Silver Creek council met at the school house with full attendance. W McKay was named secretary treasurer at 160, S F Burgess assessor at 840. W H Gwillim and Geo McFarlane were appointed auditors. A by law fixing member indemnity received three readings. Gideon McDonald authorized to spend statute labor tax in his division. Accounts approved include J McKay house hire four dollars Geo L McFarlane four dollars A Brown four dollars N A Leeback deputy Returning Officer twenty three dollars Geo L McFarlane deputy R Officer twenty three dollars W McKay R Officer six dollars Birtle Observer seven five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek School House
W. McKay
Trea
S. F. Burgess
W. H. Gwillim
Geo. McFarlane
Gideon McDonald
J. McKay
Geo. L. McFarlane
A. Brown
N. A. Leeback
Birtle
Wheat receipts at Lake Superior elevators rise this year
Week ending January 5 receipts totaled 41 550 bushels, down from 107 100 last year at the same points. Season to date receipts reach 1 777 440 bushels, versus 3 286 640 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
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North Western Counties
Wats Er
Npa
J. A. Murdoch
Borror
G. S. Hallen
C., Notary Public Law Office
Crerar & Mickle
Som
Manwaring
Van
Cherar
Mickle
Shoal Lake
H. Morrison
M. D
F. G. Lewis
Mans
Man
F. A. Wilcocks
Aehi Geta Teaten
Geo. W. Marsh
Post Orrrer
Brruan, Max
S$. Horage Bacshawe
Frotosralpaor
Main Street
Geo
Reddawizns
William H. Edwards
Mw & London Fire Insurance Company
Guarantee and Accident Company
Quebec Fire Insurance Company
J. M. Lawrie
Arlington
Andrew Doig
Sheriffs Adams
M. & N. W. Railway
Langesbors Salteonte
Meale
Rineearth
Hineearth Daeriggs
Knesell
Te Taredays
Kusese
Por Lengenborg
Saltecatse
Brittet Aa‘ Ordars
Saltecate
Por
Rapid City
Minonedoea
Can
Pace
Winwipes
A. Mclonald
Nee
C. F. Court Birtle NO
Foresters’ Hall
W Sp. m
Thos. Wilkinson
Roslin
Bivas
John McDougall
Hirtle
Manwariag
Cnt
BP Vidi
C. Midwinter
Watch & Glockmaker
John Lang
Little
Art Nee J. Rosebur
City Meat Market
Birtie
Peter Sutclffe
DR. Barnardo
Manitoba Farm
E. A. Struthers
Annual Financial Report
Birthe Union School
Tilepeta
Iss
E. J. Wilson
TREAY
Barnardo
Kk A. Struthers
Russell
Aether Ike
T. F. Patterson
G. P. Smith
KB. H. Irish
G. P Smith
Verrinder Baker & Confectioner
Etere
FG Lewis
Sear
Addtross Tae Mart
Toronto
Camuta
Binscarth
Uttom
C. T W. J. Almack
Campbell
Railn
Lieudy Allan
Dominic
Guoin
Cunare
Anchor
Nearship
Gent
WAN
Aman
Yee
Thos. Cook & Sons
Great Britain
Steamcalp
Main St
C.P.R. Depot
Winniper, Man
Indies
Rev
A. Murdoch
M.A. L. BD
Silver Creek Council
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