Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The History of the Rainy River District
The following pages are a testament to the history of Rainy River District. The articles appear as they did when originally published and have not been edited in any way. The articles, published in the Fort Frances Times and Rainy River Herald, describe how the area was developed including the gold rush around the turn of the century, the birth of the logging industry and how railways and highways opened the area to the rest of the country.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PHOTO ALBUM
THE GREAT GOLD RUSH
THE BIRTH OF THE LOGGING INDUSTRY
TRANSPORTATION —THE OPENING OF THE WEST
DEVELOPMENT
SETTLEMENT
MAJOR EVENTS —WAR, CRIME, DISASTERS, POLITICS
BIOGRAPHIES OF INTERESTING CITIZENS
Credits Feedback
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“Good God, will this never end!” he cried, as he collapsed in my arms, sobbing like a baby, in the McKenzie hospital, at the foot of Mrs. Frank LaBelle’s bed as her sweet little 11-year-old daughter, Maxine, lying in a bed beside her, was drawing her last breath. Half carrying […]
Dr. Robert Moore was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. The friends he acquired during forty years he spent in the district filled Knox Presbyterian church to pay their last respects to one who in the words of the minister who conducted the service, “lived his life devotedly to the welfare […]
Opening Ceremony Somewhat Marred by Downpour of Rain“PROUD AND HAPPY” SAYS PETER HEENAN R. G. Croome Exshorts Hearers To Use Extra Caution On Highways. Despite intermittent downpours which drove the crowds to shelter during the day, the celebration built up by a diligent committee around the official opening of the […]
Both sawmills of the Shevlin-Clarke Company Ltd., will start operations on April 2nd this year, subject to weather conditions proving favourable, officials of the company stated today. This will come as good news to the people of the district, as news to the people of the district, as the opening […]
Supporters of amateur hockey have brought about the organization of new league which will take the place of the Kiwanis League, which functioned splendidly for the past two years. Four teams have been formed, the Green Leafs, the Safeties, the Pills, and the West Ends. An election of officers resulted […]
Minnesota, Dec. 2– C. T. Jaffray, president of the Soo Line, and R. H. M. Robinson of New York were appointed receivers of the Minnesota and Ontario Pulp and Paper Company to succeed E. W. Backus, E. W. Decker and Charles W. Fowler, resigned. Appointment was made by Federal Judge […]
Twelve Members of LaBelle Family and Four Of Fyle and Ben Fults Met Fiery Death On the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day, havoc, horror and desolation literally square miles of death swept down upon this peaceful district. The fire demon, breaking homes and hearts, snatched in its wake the lives of […]
Due to the request from many of our advertisers, and the readers of the Times for a daily news and advertising service. The Times has this week commenced the issue of a Daily Bulletin. This daily news and advertising sheet is being devoted to to items of daily interest, the […]
Minnesota and Ontario Firm’s Obligations to be Met, He Says Minneaplolis Minn., March 3. — Edward W. Backus, president of the Minnesota and Ontario Paper company, placed in voluntary receivership in federal court here Saturday, said last night plans are underway to for refunding the company’s which mature March 1. […]
After nine years of business in the Bishop Block on Mowat Ave., Roy McTaggart has moved his Men’s wear shop to the main business street of the town, occupying the premises at 232 Scott Street, opposite the Rainy Lake Hotel. The new store, Mr. McTaggart believes, is a much better […]
Captured 45 minutes after daring noon-day robbery. Sentenced this morning. GETS 5 YRS., 20 LASHES Swift justice was meted out this morning to Robert Kitowski, 16-year-old bank bandit, who yesterday held up and robbed the Dominion Bank here. He appeared before Police Magistrate Cruso this morning, elected to be tried […]
Douglas John Gillon – Ontario Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer – Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1864 – Educated at “Fettes College,” Edinburgh, graduating 1882. From there he entered the “Royal Indian Engineering College,” at Coopers Hill, London, England. After graduation, he travelled extensively in foreign lands, having been in […]
