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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1887
Page
1
In a dreamlike piece from the Birtle Observer dated November 4 1887 a vivid Manitoba personified as a young dynamic visitor criticizes farmers for selling wheat abroad and urges local focus on wool crafts livestock and homegrown foods. She advocates protection of prairie wealth and calls for moral restraint and prudent farming.
The Maplewood report announces the birth of a daughter to the wife of H. Travis on November 1. The item notes the family event in a concise society notice from Birtle.
At the bride's father's residence Boggy Creek on October 19 Rev Geo A Laird officiated uniting Thomas Nelson Huddlestone machine agent Russell to Louisa daughter of Hinde d Tohaean Esq of Boggy Creek in a formal ceremony with vows and familial witnesses.
A large audience attended the Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening to hear the new organ praised for its restrained tone. Dr. Morrison highlighted limits on volume while Mr. Travis impressed the crowd with his playing. A silver memorial plate honors the late Mrs. Morrison, organist. Mr. Baldwin built the instrument. Talented ladies sang, and Miss Hayes offered readings to general acclaim.
The harvest home festival in aid of the Shoal Lake Methodist church drew a musical and financial success Friday evening. After a repast in a vacant Thompson block store the crowd enjoyed choral performances by the Shoal Lake group led by Rev August and addressed by several local pastors. Also noted are October Lake School exam results, threshing machine purchase by R and A English, shoal Lake milling boiler update, prairie fires near the lake, and rising wheat trade as arrivals grow.
The Portage la Prairie grain market reports the sale of 200000 bushels of wheat marking the start of a new grain trade cycle in the region. High interest from buyers and potential price directions are noted as traders anticipate steady shipments.
The report notes daily receipts of 80 000 bushels of wheat at Canada Pacific stations and elevators, plus an incident where 500 cars of wheat stood jammed eastward on the railway. It also mentions the Assiniboine valley’s rich forage and a farmer Peter Davey describing a fat four year old cow from Ellice weighing over 800 pounds with two inches of fat.
Major General Wilkinson visited the district weeks ago and purchased several farms nearby. After touring more of the Province and Territories he made further land investments and bought farms from Mr Belch, Mr Haines, and Mr T Edwards. He has formed a high opinion of the lands in this portion after examining other areas.
The Bird Tail reserve Indians report their wheat yields are excellent with each family receiving thirty to sixty barrels of flour from their own crop. They also grow corn potatoes turnips and other vegetables and keep many cattle and sheep showing strong farming progress.
Mr J S Crawford is appointed Registrar for the County of Shoal Lake in place of Major Boulton who resigned to seek a seat in the Dominion House of Representatives. The text notes Major Boulton’s gallantry and loyalty, suggesting future recognition by the Dominion Government.
In Birtle about 150 dogs of a brave breed prioritize their master over themselves. During Halloween most houses faced mischief, property damage occurred, yet these dogs did not bark or bite. they hid under wood piles or tucked tails and fled for safety.
Mr. E. Bligh of Ellice plans to winter about 150 ewes this season. He deems sheep raising the most profitable local industry. Lambs dress at 60 to 70 pounds and fetch over six dollars each. Many ewes have twins, boosting profits, though wool value is low due to lack of processing machinery.
The proposed deal among Winnipeg citizens, the Provincial Government, and Mr. Holt to complete the Red River Valley Railway has fallen through. No completion timetable or independent road assurances were provided, and the late season and ensuing confusion left no feasible plan. The venture began in folly and ends in failure, leaving the province heavily in debt.
The Birtle School announces the October examination results by standard. Standard V pupils W Harris 61 Louise Webster 51 Emma Yeandle 64 Mervin Markle 64 Minnie Young 52 Lawrence Porteous 50. Standard II George Mundell 79 Nellie Flynn 52 Robert Gourley 51 Ericson James 50. Standard I Wm Henderson 53 Siwie Myert 57 Bessie Dutton 51 Charles Richardson 82 Minnie Bowls 58 John Haines 65. Principal W A Corverr and Assistant A McDowald list.
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