Settlers who Prosper in the Northwest Province
The article reflects on early Manitoba settlement, noting Icelanders and Mennonites as successful arrivals amid grasshopper plagues and rising Lake Winnipeg. It contrasts anomalies in perception, praises Mennonite farming, cattle trade, and rail access while criticizing Canadian attitudes and policy missteps that discouraged settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Winnipeg
Portage
Brandon
Emerson
Red River
Assiniboine
Lake Winnipeg
Dakota
Minnesota
Pembina Mountains
Pembina River
Manitoba
Ay Waneenaia
Duck Shooting Expedition in Manitoba Described
A Manitoba duck hunting outing with Mr. Wilcocks yields twenty two birds including large mallards. The party praises the dog and notes the abundant game, local Indians crop success, and plans for the Birtle Fall Show. Remarks on railway body shipment rules and Northwest Central project are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcocks
Ontario
Manitoba
Rossburn Council Sets Local Tax Rates for Council Meeting
For the Municipality of Rossburn the last Council meeting set tax rates: general tax one and one quarter mills on the dollar, judicial and county one and three-fifth mills on the dollar, municipal school and one seventh mills on the dollar, district school six and five-eighth mills on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Judicial & County
Approaching Season Weighs On Shipwreck Risks
The article warns that the coming season for shipwrecks may bring renewed loss of life and property. Authorities urge readiness and safety measures as vessels face rough seas and navigational hazards.
Beulah Items from a Correspondent
A gun accident injured the floor of G H Rowswell's store while he examined a loaded firearm. A three year old son of W D Paynter wandered away and was found sleeping in a harvest field. Miss Bella Frazer of Collingwood Ont is visiting local friends. Miss Minnie Hogg of Binscarth is staying with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Rowswell
W. D. Paynter
J. K. Paynter
Suntown
Bella Frazer
Collingwood, Unt
Minnie Hogg
Binscarth
Ellice Council Reeve Chairs Meeting at Port Ellice
The Ellice Council met by call of the Reeve at Port Ellice Chamber with Councillors Davey McDonald Workman McOsman and Pietover present. Absent Wilson Reeve Woods oversaw minutes approved officers’ reports and payments were authorized including J E Armstrong and Birtle Ag’s Secety No 1. By law 28 for district county municipal and school levies passed first reading with second and third readings signed and sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Ellce
Davey
McDonald
Workman
McOsman
Pietover
Wilson
Wmn. P. Woods
Ead
Judicial Bord
Seucdreasurer Birtle Ag
Janes Wake
George Jell
John Coase Hanter
Finance Committee
Felix Hayden
J. E. Armstrong
McCamon —Fietcher
Treas
Wake
Jell
John Stewart
Fort Ellice
McCamon—Fletcher
Stewart
McCamon
Col. Boulton
Coun McDonald
Board of Public Works
Ellice Ferry
J. Stewart
Piameade McCamamon
Counci
Reeve
Co. H. Jones
Sec-Treas
Archie Council Minutes Detail 1885 Tax Estimates
The Arch ie Council met at Henry Ayerston's house on September 1 with full attendance. Minutes of prior meeting adopted. Finance committee reports recommend paying Observer 14.27 and H Chipperfield 8.15. KR D Richardson to be further inquired. By law No 2 for taxation to meet the 1885 estimate read for second and third times. Road work for T T Selby assigned due to absence. 1885 estimates total 1100.08 including Western Jud Board 334.71 County rate 67.37 Municipal rate 298.00 School rate 400.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ayerston
W. Jones
J. Lewis
Bartle
H. Chipperfield
B. D. Richardson
Carrird
Jones
Lewis
Observer
KR. D. Richardson
Lewis—Jones
Thia Council
Finance Committee
Traquoir
McConnell
Jones—Lewis
T. T. Selby
Boutton
Western Jud. Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birtle Observer
A. Murdoch
Birtle
Albert Hall
Welaerts
DR. Morrison
DR. Rolston
Royal Navy
B. Greek
Hargreaves
Main ST
Birle, Man
C. J. Mickle
Notary Public
Howard
G. &. Hllen
LAW Office
F. A. Wilcocks
A. B. Woon
A. B. Hart
Clair Street
E Crawford
Jas. Johnston
Joseph Broadley
Contractor & Builder
Beulah Manitoba
Wood & Bro
WM. Edwards
A.J. Mc
Elkhorn
Billiard Hall
T. D. Cavanagh, Prop
Russell
Birtle, Way
Mickle
Seiteince, Ae
Beares, Maa
London & Canadian Loan Agency
Municipal
Beerir, Mas
Bertie
H. A. Manwaring
W. Ry. Lands
Man
Central Hotel
Superior Livery
Connector
Hureestor Bite
Eikboro
Lueeday
Shureday
Moosomin
Minnedosa
N. Piaheare
S. Adam
J. Roseborough & Brother
Blacksmith
Will
THEIL
A. J. McPherson
Practical Gunsmith
Center St
Adams
Manitoba & North-Western Railway
Portage la
Nuairie
Eecdoms
Portage le Prairie
Donald Eethourme
Wedade Gladstone
H. A. Manw Ar Baker
Aaa
Harness & Saddlery
Elkhorn & Birtle
Jas. C. Jackson
J. P. Wallens
Choice Meats, &c., &c
Annuflent Companie
Glasgow
London
Fire Insurance Company
Quebec
Compay
J. M. Lawrie
DR. W. Cumming
Thos
Yeandle
Holman
Boot & Shoe Maker
Main Street
E. H. Irish
John Houson
Grand Central Hotel
N. L. Hill
Richardson & Lepper's
Council of Agriculture
Bird Tail
Oak Lake
Ray Co
Northwest Central
Ellice Council
Archie Council
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