Northwest Manitoba counties debate new judicial center
The article argues for redrawing judicial districts or forming a new center in the northwest to ease Brandon’s levy and improve local governance. It cites Shoal Lake and Russell experiments avoiding Brandon courts, notes Neepawa’s unoccupied courthouse, and suggests attaching districts to Portage la Prairie or Neepawa if needed. It also describes a successful well project near Minnedosa with gas, water, and railway interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Shoal Lake and
Russell
Shoal Lake
Minnedosa
Neepawa
Neepawa Court House
Portage la Prairie
Water at the Station Fails to Find Water Source
Residents of Birtle and the Railway Company discuss securing abundant water at Birtle station as several wells fail. Earlier wells at Selsgirth and Birtle reached depths with no water, while gravel lands two miles north indicate shallow, high quality water possible. The project seeks a reliable fountain to keep Birtle as a division end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Selsgirth
Guthrie
Reformers Hope and Perseverance Amid Political Turmoil
The piece likens Reformers to industrious figures and notes repeated defeats for Liberals, including victories for Conservatives in the North West Territories. It argues disallowance removal and removal of Sir John Macdonald as keys to salvation, with hopeful rhetoric about Blake and allied reformers amid forty years of Conservative rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Northwest Territories
Juelee
Ontario
Manitoba
Milton
Sir John Macdonald
Blake
Bunyan
Special Meeting Records on 21st Inst and Tax Arrangements
A special meeting held evening of the 21st passed bills for Thos Yeandle repairing tools used on street 1.40 and Dr Morrison stationery 23.85. The clerk was instructed not to advertise Mr I K Carpenters land if he turns his salary when due. 3.63 remitted to Mr John McDougall and charged to Mr G McPhee. Assessment roll return postponed to May 1. Land from Mr J H Wood accepted in payment of taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Yeandle
Morrison
I. K. Carpenter
John McDougall
G. McPhee
J. H. Wood
Snow cleared at Binsearth farms and council meeting noted
The report notes snow retreat on Binsearth land ahead of planting and a Russell Municipal Council meeting at Binsearth Farm to discuss a bridge on the Assiniboine and local schools and mills. It mentions the death of John McDonald of Ingersoll and a church service at Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Municipal Council
Binsearth Farm
Assiniboine
Millwood
Binsearth
Russell
J. B. Frazer
John McDonald
Ingersoll
Dance Evening in Bird Tail Valley Feeds Local Enjoyment
A social gathering at Bird Tail Valley featured entertainers Wm. Cochran and Jas. McBride hosting a Friday night ball. Ladies Mrs Wakefield Mrs Grant and Mrs Plant supplied refreshments. About thirty couples responded to the invitation and danced well into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cochran
Jas. McBride
Wakefield
Grant
Plant
End of Ball Celebrates Valley Ladies and Local Bachelors
The event closed with praise for the Valley ladies and two young bachelors. Observers note Birtle locals own countless horses valued around a hundred thousand dollars. After confinement and whipping, horses parade through streets in wild, unsafe fashion, ignoring passenger safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Amusing Hades lecture delights Town Hall audience
Professor Bond gave a Tuesday evening talk on Hades in the Town Hall. What began as a scientific exposition turned into a humorous, inventive tale about an emigrant calling his homestead Hades, with comic house and cow episodes that kept the audience laughing and greatly satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Hades
Mark Mwain
Beech er Pulpit Host To Abolitionist Suitcase Story
In the Plymouth Church tale a Northward escape for Sarah the octoroon ends with her presentation at Henry Ward Beecher’s Brooklyn pulpit. Beecher elevates her plight, invoking charity as congregants rush to fund her freedom with a rapid display of gifts and notes. The outcome after her New York arrival remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Mr. Schefler
Sarah
New York
Mr. Beecher
Plymouth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birtle Observer
Murdoch & Murdoch
Mo Mikrson
A. B. McKinnon, M. D
The
University of the City of New York
College of Physicians & Surgeons
E. Green
B.C. Y
Bim LE
Man
J. Mickle
Notary
Ofice
Waswaring & Wricht
Scott's
Atore
G. I. Hallen
LAW Office
O'Keeffe
Keeffe
Dominion & Provincial Land Surveyors
G. Hallen
Solicitor
Robi Scott
Shea Lake
D.C. O'Keeffe
Okerpfe
Wilcocks
Imperial Fire Insurance Co
London
England
Manwaring & Wright
Main Street
Russell House
Birtle Drug Store
W. E. Crawford
Setimater
John Pearson
Undertaker
Glasgow & Are
Positonee
Quebec
J. M. Lawrie
John Houson
Bain Street
Lirtle
Crete
G. Ss. Hallen
Birtle Hotel
Hse Hs Pergeeisa
He Fresiaes
Geo. McPhee, Prop
W. C. Todd
Fancy Bakery
Confectionery Store
OODS
Portage Nilling Co
Birtle and
Solscirth
North-Western
Railway
Portage la Ira
Gladstone
Rapid City
Langenberg
Pia.eave Langenberg
Can
Pac. Ry
A. McDonald
Ase
W. R. Baker
General
Vulga
Pait Machinery Shop
Wily
J. Roseborough & Bro
Grand Central Hotel
R. J. Johnston
Thomas Yeantle
Arm
Vegetable and Flower Garde
R. R. Keith, & Co
P. O
Wissiree
Bow River Bridge
Bow River
Calgary, N. W.T
L. P. W. Desansay
C. Calgary
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
A. Gobeil
N. L. Hill
Merchant Tailor
Lerms
Barca
Warren & Silk
Hargreaves
Birtle Boot & Shoe Maker
Attore
G. Lewis
Grand Central
J. A. Preston
Binscarth
Bird Tail Valley
Plymouth Church
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