Winnipeg Free Press

Saturday, August 28, 1875

Issue date: Saturday, August 28, 1875
Pages available: 4
Previous edition: Friday, August 27, 1875

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Pages 1 - 4 of the Winnipeg Free Press August 28, 1875.

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 28, 1875, Winnipeg, Manitoba City and provincial news. Goes mushroom weather now. Jul Sec at Church Parado by Tho Mili tary band to Morrow. Macaulay s Mill lights up like a Torch Light procession every night. Ashdown s new building begins to show Tho outside finishing touches the morals of Tho City arc not so of tremly bad no police court business for two Days. Water in red River developed lots of Little gravel islands about the size of a Moorhead woman s foot. The Street Crossings will not be in such extremely bad order that you need remain at Home from Church to Morrow. Bark canoes can to bought for two dollars each. They Are excellent things to kindle fires somebody was making ked River at Point Douglas Ricochet Snider Rifle shots. Very dangerous. Or Bird his Manj friends Are glad to to know has recovered from his Laic severe illness. A Walton left this morning 27th August on a visit to his family m Taino by the Dawson route. Somebody proposes Oakdale As the name for Tho Pembina Mountain Settle ment. Thero Are so Many Oak Dalos let s have something new. Gon plenum informs that in travelling near Boyd s farm a few ago Days to encountered immense swarms of flying ants. What next John Broden is now agent for Tho citizens fire life Acci Dent and guarantee insurance com Pany of Montreal. Have seen samples of Sweet Corn potatoes parsnips Etc from Tho Boyne settlement which take first prizes at agricultural exhibitions. Ungrateful in us Ever to forget that you were the Foremost promoter of the meetings held in Ito Treal to express sympathy with the Loyal people of this country. We bog to express oar Earnest desire that you May enjoy your stay in the w country and to gave no doubt that you will forma High opinion of the capabilities of our Prairie province and to can in conclusion assure you that whether you visit us again or not you will be Contr hold in grateful remembrance by the Loyal people of 69-70 James Stewart goo h Young j h Ashdown William Rpice w j Allen Ujj p Meade Alex me Arthur d u Campbell John so Liltz Arch Wright Matt Davis Charles Mair John h Linnes Thos lusted j s Lynch my Mcvicar John h o Donnoll my James Mulligan James Combs John Franklin pc Mercer Walter ebon. On receipt of Tho address or Ogilvie who is an excellent speaker Mado a very Happy reply in which he deprecated Tho exertion to had Mado in Mon Treal in 1869, and said that any Little Oft Brt to had made was Only in common with Tho Many who Felt at that time and desired to show their sympathy with Tho Little band who simply for their loyalty to their Queen and coun try had been so badly treated in this country. To then spoke of his visit to various parts of Thol Rov Inco and of the High opinion he had formed of its Agri cultural capabilities he spoke very Hope Ful of its future Devo Hopemont if Given Tho proper Means of communication with Tho other parts of Canada and a Liberal policy pursued toward it by the government at Ottawa. He complimented the mayor on the enormous strides Tho City Over which to presided was making and concluded by heartily thanking Tho signers of Tho musical instruments. Free of duty Low freight messes. Dyer Bros. Howard 37 ba0t third at St. Paul Minn the celebrated also offer Steelw Burdett and ceo. Woods co. Organs fam imbed from St. Pawl free of duty. A of Sheet music music and musical merchandise of every description Coni stoutly on band. Ordera by mail receive prompt attention right now will Smith the Butcher ferry boat me Lane arc prepared to pay Cash for beef cattle or fat sheep. Also will sell for Cash working cattle Young and Siock ewes will Aleo Trade sheep for fat cattle or sheep. Come and boo us at our Butcher shop where we always keep the Best beef and Mutton gettable in this province. We. Smith j. W. Mclake. R211ra clothing. Muir Ewan 60., wholesale clothiers Cor. St. And St. Henry su., Montreal. . Olarkb7agent. B oots shoes. I Tho Glyndon factory cheese is made of pore a skimmed milk. I Wesley an Institute _ Corner of main and so Liltz by Recti on wednesday 1st september. A25-lm address and them that he by Guto Ninou Nicoto the citizens Winnipeg and county that he has opened out a Complete assortment of boots and shoes often latest Lylee us Roble in material Workman ship. Thornton Sutherland have received an order from or for sacks of flour and bushels of Grain for the mennonites to to delivered be fore the close of navigation. It having come to Tho Tho Tho Council of Socia Tion that knowledge of Manitoba Rifle As certain members have been practising firing in certain positions which cannot be allowed in matches rules Are to be published on monday defining positions. Tub fall meeting of the Manitoba Rifle association will to inaugurated on tuesday morning at 10 o clock Sharp. Miss Morris will to understand fire Tho Fust shot. is the last Day of practice As monday will to occupied in preparing Tho ranges Lor Tho matches. Understand that the prizes will to distributed at a Public meeting in the court House or some other suitable Hall on Tho monday evening following the tournament. Would always value it As Tho pleasant Ost Mon fonts of his visit to the Prairie Standard extra. To Day the Standard issued an extra containing the following have Boon Given to Day to make presents to the oreo indians about fort Carl ton immediately. A treaty will be made with them next this information was Given through Tho free puss on the Lith of August. A big tree for tic Centennial. California papers mention Tho fact that a ill Vivian is preparing a Large piece of one of Tho Tulare county big Trees to exhibit at Tho Centennial next year. Tho piece of Timber selected is sixteen Weot Long and Wenty one in diameter at one end and Nineteen at the other. The heart of this will to taken a Fine tar Artmont of ladies it Cut and Chil treat. Custom work made to ardor an i warranted to Giro Jatis fac i on. Repairing done with and despatch. Large Stock of the celebrated Roches Ter if Otolea Box polish give it a trial. Remember the place next door sonic of self touch a j30m Tust received Severa crates of a. No. I crockery. Cheap cheap cheap apply at St eel s auction Mart. A21-so 1afes. The houses of ill Fame. To the editor of Tho of Bibb press. Is it not too transparent a farce to report no inmates on the occasion of the rodent visit of Tho police to the houses of ill Fune this May do Elso where but will not satisfy the Public of this City. They Havo demanded by Public petition that the Tiuis ant of Elmul by abated and will hold the City Council and chief Murray responsible if they Al of any consideration to interfere with Tho Public interest in this matter. The appearance of judge Lynch else where has usually been preceded by neglect of their proper duty by the constituted authorities. A. . Winnipeg August 27, 1875. At stress to Alexander w. Esq. Or Ogilvie the late successful Candi Date Foa Lontreal Wost in Tho local elections of Quebec who has just completed a tour through our province was lately the recipient of an address from the prisoners of 1869. On Tho afternoon of Friday last a deputation of the signers consisting of aldermen Ponseca Wright lusted and Divis Hon or o Donnoll James Stew Art Esq and Hon w r Bown waited upon or of Icilio m the grand Central hotel and having been introduced by the mayor of the City presented the following address to Alexander w Ogilvie Esq . Of Montreal. Tho Unden signed who had Tho misfortune to be residents of this country Dur ing the Winter of 69 70 and who were fellow prisoners of Tho murdered Thomas Scott bog to offer you who took so much interest in their welfare a Hearty Welcome to the province which has so happily taken Tho place of the rebellion reign of the time to which we Rofer. It was with feelings of the liveliest appreciation that we read of your efforts in Montreal to arouse Public indignation with regard to the provincial prov Artir Nunt and their acts and it would to out leaving Only about Ono foot of Tho body of Tho tree attached to the Shell or bark. It is necessary to Divide it into this number of parts in order to allow it to pass through the numerous tunnels Between California and Philadelphia. The eight parts will weigh Between 000 and pounds and will require Tsvor cars for transportation. One solid foot of this tree weighs seventy two pounds being so much heavier than so much water. This Timber was taken out of the general Loo a Troe 275 feet Hijra. It contained Over feet of lumber besides probably about 200 cords of Wood. The general a much larger brother tree than Tho general and Tho largest in the world growing in the same Grove is left standing w. A . Teams mowers wanted. Tho Aub Scriber having leased a Large tract of Hay land froth archbishop tache for a term of years he. Wishes to engage a number of team and machines also teams to haul Hay. To is prepared to take to Supply parties who any Quantity of Hay. Alao c of is of hard Wood for Bale. Apply to Jas. Walkley. I will rent for the season Small lots of Hay land. Cigars ant tobaccos re t a i l cigars tobaccos for the choicest brands in the City ant at the lowest prices i go to the s. L. Kyle next door North of afim main Bank. Wilson. Q h h q o or. Mackenzie at in reply to an address from the Groen Ock chamber of Commerce or Macken Zie delivered u Long spec us in which to Rii Iid that within the lust thirty yearn Canada has expended about in improving Tho navigable wafers con the great Lakos with each other and Wuh the Waters of the St Lawrence und Tho policy of Tho present govern ment was to carry out improvements to a much greater extent than contemplated Whon those works were originally undertaken. In reply to questions or Mackenzie said that the Causo of the fail ing Oil of the Clyde and Canadian sugar Trade was Tho same As that which Dis Turbed Tho sugar Trade of great Brit air. By the French government granting bounties to their refiners. The United states paid their refiners lately a draw Buck which was equal to the payment of bounties. To could Only say that Ca Nada would do its fair share in trying to put a Stop to that foolish policy of Franco and the United co m 2 o o x m 0 cd i a Hall s Standard a full line of fire proof Safe a and vault doors always in Stock. Big Ford Passmore office and , 46 Jackson Street St. Paul minnea oin. Je8.9m parties indebted to to by nolo or Book account arc requested to Settle the e same with Jura a Fitwi Fioldo land settlement a tit Boma to by 1st september otherwise Legal proceedings will to taken to collect Tycia. Nib a j. S. Mcgill. If you like full Cream cheese ask for the Glyndon tobaccos cigars wholesale Only. Flag and fancy Fine cat chasing and Uia cigars All Banda. Temporary office in Kyle s tobacco store Jim first door North of merchants Bank. A action room Clarence e. Steele common merchant auctioneer accountant Valuator has always on hand. Flat boat grocer Iris spa by made clothing White Saloon main Street door South o1. Darin House in precisely tfacspo., to got Amol Gaw. Investigate the mat or yourself. Billiards. Aulm Alex. Macintyre prop. Ask your grocers for the Glyn Don factory cheese. No int landmark Lodge a.m., no. 8, moot meeting on monday evening aug. Jtb 1373 Brethren attend. Visitors cordially by order of the . Al tuition by an cd k5 Poi once Muu in groceries seventeen y.ars1 experience in wholesale and retail. Best City ref Oronicoa Given. Aud Fren m and Noeth West apv1sort Board. M Rifle Assoc a Tion. Dry goods a Lockeby Pukini Tabb Ujj ass Ware the will be open for practice t7" Sixl St. From 0 am. To Retreat. Daring those hours Anso Emilion Marker will be in at Tendance Anil will to entitled to receive for each practice. Members Only will to allowed the Uoo of the Range or be with ammunition. By order of the Council. Geo. H. Young St Reury. Sales urday s. Satu relays consignment j solicited of All of and Mali promptly. The old bad Rivir next new met Cauti. Bank. . Baths wanted two separate amounts of one Homand for n year on heal Watato Security at fifteen per coat interest. Apply to 23.lw f. Mkt site barrister. A Carriage into Tho promises of a gentleman in town two dogs. The owner on proving property and paying Apony Tham. Eau pro it this office. Ita i along comt5 along auction Sale Canadian commission International exhibition 1876, Phit Adelphia pro Vesce of Mak Toha 20th, 1875. Job he notice i hereby Given that this Board Are prepared to receive App cations from Intel dog at the. International exhibition and to Amish All required information forms of application Eto. Tho to operation of the Public and association in Road two to Render the exhibition and a worthy representation of. The resources of this pro incl and Tho North Vest. All articles intended for be Talen Eft re of at Winnipeg and rein Ned from Philadelphia free of expense to the exhibitor. Immediate application is necessary to Socrro space. For ladies and gentleman. The beet Baths in the Cluj. The Only soft water Balm in the City. Try to lieu 1 try Umbi i a for Baba. Tho eol orbited b. B. Durant late St. Pad the of Amnion hair Colter in Here. To my Tomo Uii clip. Remember the place next door to turkish divan Alan. Of the Alt pm big lamp. Geo. L. Tibe Struic. You can buy crockery very cheap at Steele s auction Mart. Ra21-80 at Steele s auction rooms tha general reception of articles at tub build so will commence on january and no articles be admitted after match 81, 1s7g. The Canadian commission flu tale precautions f the Safe preservation of All objects in the exhibition and it will be responsible for damage or of any kind or Moracci dents by fire or otherwise. For farther particular apply to the Secretary of the Manitoba advisory pity map and Survey. I hereby give notice to the property of Winnipeg thai i have employed by the City Connell to make a wow map of the City Imd do the Surrey id in franc Elton therewith. All Pitiot concerned arc hereby notified to to How their lot boundaries. And any plus or new wary Fine lot or Street usaa when called on to to do in Orde that unnecessary loss of time May he avowed is Ira t photo Glaphy. Ali or. La prepared to Tike orders All kinds of Icse photography. B next places etc., etc., taken at Raten. A assortment of Lleni the no it West for me at 8. Duffin j photographic studio Garry Street opposite the lift Lna Var. J. A a Cicai in my Only do jul Colia Otto for daily fun a j. If. B tijilk.1 milk i both go Webb a co. On hand a lot of Shiloh Cowa. To be supplied with milk Leare their Witk m r. Fob Sale. Two on Lor Eale 1-iu 17 Ana to nor lots new the m Tho debt Chireh. Will rold Eta in Aud on easy Renaa. Apply to u24-oc Thos. Pebeik3, Blae Vanlul opposite new it Stoat act we ;