Manitoba settlers face pre emptions payment demand fallout
A Manitoba pre emption payment deadline sparks farmer unrest as Ottawa demands full payment by December end or land entries will be cancelled. The piece warns disciplined penalties could threaten confederation and warns of railway and market access hardships, urging restraint and sympathy for settlers.
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Manitoba
Land Department
Ottawa
United States
Pacific
Great Lakes
British Columbia
Red River
Minnesota
Dakota
Rocky Mountains
Confederation
Northwest
Wyndham House extends full groceries and watch shop offering
Mesars Jemmett and Lander of Wyndham House Binsearth announce a full stock of groceries in addition to their watch business. They promote choicest teas from China and claim their Wyndham House Blend is the best. The notice invites public patronage and outlines the expanded offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemmett & Lander
Wyndham
Binsearth
China
Ae Cuempiiaes
Wyndham House
Remar
Fire-setters Threaten Prairie Near York Colony
Reports say evil-disposed persons tried to light fires in the grass near Birtle to destroy a carload of sheep destined for settlers at York Colony. The sheep were released from the car and scattered, causing trouble for nearby farmers as they recovered the runaways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Colony
Birtle
Ontario woman seeks to move family to Northwest
A woman from Ontario visited Manitoba hoping to persuade her sister and relatives to leave Canada. Instead, she found herself struggling to convince them to abandon the Savage surroundings and return to the lighted climate and riches of the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Manitoba
Northwest
Elopement of McDonald Chief’s Son and Scottish Beauty
A Scottish beauty named Campbell elopes with Mr. A. McDonald’s son at Hedson Bay Co. The pair marry after a kiss led to a hasty union as Gaelic lament filled the scene. The elopement ends with hopes the chieftain will accept the marriage and the couple face joy ahead.
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Campbell
A. McDonald
Hedson Bay Co
McDonald
Scotland
Timber interests push river clearance for spruce mill plans
Mr. Tait of Winnipeg leads a work crew clearing obstructions on the river to expand spring logging for spruce forests north of town. A decision on relocating the mill is pending though the existing timber limits yard is likely to stay. The town offers five years tax exemption if work continues locally and a large winter labor force will operate in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait
Winnipeg
Death of Samuel Lawrie youngest son of J M Lawrie
Samuel Lawrie died after eight days illness from inflammation of the bowels. The funeral was held Sunday with many attendees walking and about thirty in carriages. The Union Sabbath School joined in the procession, and Mr Hodnett read the burial service at Toddburn. Lawrie was described as a clever boy and his death aroused much sorrow.
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Samuel
J. M. Lawrie
Union
Hey
Hodnett
Toddburn
Samuel Lawrie
Elk chases dogs into open door of home
Mr. Markle's elk, often seen on the street, fled barking hounds and outran them to seek refuge inside a house. Two young women workers initially feared a monster but quickly understood the animal's harmless intent and sent the dogs away.
Birth notices from Seeburn and Manitoba record
At Seeburn on the 13th instant the wife of Otto Seebach Jd P of a daughter. Death 587 Samuel Robert aged 7 months and Lawnie At birth Manitoba on Saturday 15th October youngest son John M and Adeline H Lawrie
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Samuel Robert
Birtl
Manitoba
John M
Adeline H. Lawrie
Binsearth Notes of Local Rail and Social Events
The steam shovel works three miles east of Binsearth as bal last is hauled by day. A daytime train is visible and a regular schedule is hoped. The Binsearth bachelors hosted a ball and supper in the town hall Wednesday night. the event was enjoyed by all. Goldie is mentioned as being notable at present. Mr. T O Webster, agent M and Nat Russell, made a call last week. Mr. B Way from Birtle station covered for him during his absence.
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J. A. Markle
Hespeler
Municipality of
Ellice
Birtle
Qu’Appelle
Ontario
Whitemouth
Binsearth
T.O. Webster
Nat Russell
Mr. B. Way
Birtle Station
Beulah Notes Harvest Festival Planned for Thanksgiving Day
A harvest home festival is planned for Thanksgiving Day November 17. W C Paynter left for Southern Manitoba to promote Miniota Insurance Co interests. J H Sparling went to Winnipeg to attend college and may fill vacancies in the teaching staff.
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W.C. Paynter
Southern
Manitoba
Miniota Insurance Co
J. H. Sparling
Winnipe
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Ke Bixtle
Hoch & Murdoch
Birtue
Coreser
IB. McKinnon, M. D
Pate
The
College of Physicians & Surgeons
Masitoba
Girtle
Lerar
Mickle
Lond
Ournan
C. d. Mickle
S. Hallen
Bitor, &c
Notary Public
LAW Office
Irue
Keeffe
ON & Provincial Land Surveyors
Ements Nee
G.S Hallen
Rob's Scott
Shoal
D.j.o'keeffe
A. Wil.cocks
AU Lionrer
Imperial Fire Insurance Co
London
England
Manwaring & Wright
Lw. E. Crawford
ECT
John Pearson
ASD
Ndertaker
MAN
Rtle Lodge
U. D
Ama
Brethern
W. M. J.A. Markle
Bse & Sign
N. L. Hill
Mauwariog
Hscarth Livery Stable
Jas. Fletcher, Maxacea
Roslin
Main Street
Stamlang
John McDougall
Proprietes
Best Family Hotel
Bennett
Propriet
G. P. Smith
Hargreaves
NEW Goons
Manwaring & Wright's
Splendid
Japan
Wm. Holman
Birtle Boot & Siloe Maker
Strore of
G. Flew Iss
Wanzer
T. F. Patterson
Bagshaw Bros
General Merchants
Watch & Clockmaker
John Lane
Grand Central
Hote
R. J. Johnston
Taylor Bros. & Butchers
Russell House
Music Store
Aggat Dom
Ci KM. Travis
Main St. Birile
North-Western
Railway
Nimstan
Birtle Binsearth
Russell -Tangenb
Mads Tue
Minnedoss
Rapid City
Rapid
Langenburg
Birtie
Russell
Portage la Prairie
Can
Pac. Ry
W. R. Baker
J. Roseborough & Br
T. W. J. Aigdack
Cupid
Neff
Morrison
Irish
Jas. Bastedo
Brandon
Rossin House
Beirnes
Binscarth
Springer
Dr. Springer
Woodstock
F. G. Lewis
F. K. Herchmer
J. Mickle
North
A. McNab Frazer
Miniota
Frazer
Wm. Morrison
Veterinary College
Toronto
Jos. Wilkinson
K. Hesketh
Peter Davey
W. Chambers
Wm. Watt
N. Bartlay
Siple
Eilice
Neigh
Goldie
Beulah
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