23 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
1
The note praises local efforts to install telephones and lighting, fund sidewalk work, and attract $25,000 for road building with $8,000 to $10,000 for other upgrades. It highlights steady employment from the saw mill and calls for citizen support and future spending on public works.
Readers report scuffles and quarrels from merchants and churchgoers as tempers flare in public spots. A cashier theft is alleged and a teacher qualifies in a dispute over a birch. Names J W Martin Jos Starree Mel Adam Scott Sabadise Cloud return from Washington amid talk of a local allotment list.
Mary Dickson a 23 year old postmistress at Keshena Menominee agency was shot and killed by James Wapoose a rejected suitor who then wounded himself Wapoose a known troublemaker had just returned from Minneapolis where he worked as a moving picture actor and had pursued Dickson after she refused to see him The body lay in the carriage until the home reached and Wapoose was taken to a government hospital in serious condition.
Kazan of Butternut Wisconsin defeats Jack Welsh of Hurley in two falls at Loyal Theatre last Friday night. First fall in 11 minutes via half nelson and bar hold. Welsh nearly secured a fall in two minutes but was not seen by the referee. Second fall came after 15 minutes with a double wrist hold. Local preliminaries ended in a draw and a later fall by Pra throat. Possible future matches discussed between Kazan Karp and a finish match for Ketonen. Mrs Geo Boison's health improving.
The piece argues that the Interior Department should enforce treaty provisions to close saloons near Native lands. It cites Mr. Sells and predicts immediate action, condemns liquor influence in Washington, and urges equal treatment for Indians with clean Capitol City reforms. It claims enforcement would save money, reduce prison terms, and protect tribal youth.
Saint Andrews Parish Episcopal Charca offers morning prayer and sermon in Indian at 1 30 a m and English service at 7 30 p m. Rev J W Holliday preaches at M E Church 10 30 a m Sunday school at noon class meeting 3 p m junior league 4 p m Epworth League 6 45 p m sermon 7 30 p m Rev Ruth leads services in Odanah at Rev Louis Manypenny residence with Morning Prayer and Sermon in Indian and evening service in English.
A Loyal Theatre meeting drew only three Ball Fans amid loud talk of starting a team. Attendees criticized players for not organizing, suggesting ping pong or sewing circles as alternatives, while calling base ball fans loud yet inactive.
F R Schanek a civil engineer from Washington DC in government service arrives with Agent P S Everess to inspect Looking Over Our Village for sanitation and improvements to be made in the coming season.
Odanah Electric Light and Power Co. manager D A Parkinson says installation will start in about two weeks and be rushed. He will begin once advice from Washington arrives, with many citizens eager for the plant, anxious to end metropolitan airs.
Notes on sanitary conditions aim to guide remedial work and future Interior department recommendations. Mr Schanek’s visit signals an anticipated substantial annual appropriation for beautification and a likely $25,000 road-building allotment, marking the start of village improvements.
Joe Roy nearly drowned last Monday after falling into ice on Bad Rivers. He was rescued, taken home, and Dr. Sincock was notified. By Wednesday evening he remained seriously ill. Antoine Gordon conducted business in the county capital earlier in the week.
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