Alliday’s Committee Reports on Indian Enrollment Work
The Bad River Band delegation to Washington D C submits a report detailing work on the Wooster roll and enrollment matters. They note cooperation from the Indian Office but call for government reimbursement of delegation expenses and anticipate significant future revisions to the Wooster roll. The letter, dated April 17, 1915, is signed by J W Martin as chairman and George Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Wooster
Psent
Chen
Bad’ River Reservation
Secretary of the Interior
LaPointe Band of
Rex Answers Last Call
Obituary notice for Rex who died at his home on Skookum avenue Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was born April 1 1890 in Shantytown Marathon County Wisconsin and worked as a reporter for The Odanah Star after studying at Harvard School of Journalism. He leaves wife Jane Crackenthorp and siblings. the notice thanks well wishers for flowers and support.
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Skookum Avenue
Rex
Wisconsin
Shantytown
Marathon Co
Podunkville Blade
Harvard School of Journalism
Odanah Star
Jane Crackenthorp
Squire Crackenthorp
Bear Trap
Villas County
Democratic leaders split over Wilson McCombs alliance
Present indications show Wilson and his lieutenant McCombs at odds harming the party. A sharp rebuke to exit the team is quoted. The administration risks losing McCombs if the rift continues, endangering party strength in upcoming elections. Rev J C Kintbert will preach at eight oclock Sunday at the Methodist church with supper following. Rev J W Halliday, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McCombs
J. C. Kintbert
Salent
Terry
Pleasant Party Surprise At Woodmen Lodge
The Woodmen were surprised at their lodge rooms by the Royal Neighbors last week after a review. An enjoyable evening included dancing and a warm reception. The Woodmen extended an invitation for more pleasant surprises in the future.
Rukes Arrives at Rosedale Agency as Assistant Farmer
Charles I. Rukes of Rosedale Indiana arrived in the village this week to assume the duties of assistant farmer under A L Dean. This is his first service position after moving from Indiana and he will be trained by Agents P S Everest and A L Dean. He plans to relocate his family soon as he settles in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Rukes
Rosedale
Ind
A. L. Dean
Rukes
Indiana
Je. Bradley
Rakes
P. S. Everest
Mary Shelafo Dies in Duluth of Heart Disease
Mary Shelafo of the village died in Duluth Minnesota last week from heart disease. The remains were brought home Saturday morning and interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shelafo
Duluth
Minn
Brovngut
Mellen Opens Eight Club Circuit League Forms
At a meeting in Mellen Wisconsin the Northwest Interstate League formed with by laws adopted and officers elected. The circuit includes McNen Odanah Park Falls Phillips Ironwood Hurley Bessemer and Wakefield with May 9 opening and Sept 26 closing a 21 game schedule. Odanah hosts Mellen May 9 with Manager Day representing Odanah.
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Mellen
Wis
McNen
Odanah
Park Falls Phillips
Ironwood
Hurley
Bessemer
Wakefield
Ashldud
Baseball Sunday Practice Draws Fans for Odanah Rally
A practice game will be played Sunday afternoon at the ball park between Schroeder's of Ashland and the Odanah team. A week later the league season opens here with Mellen, and locals are urged to boost Odanah to win the pennant. Turn out Sunday to scout the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Schroeder’s
Ashland
Odanah
Mellen
Braves Disband After Manager’s Notice of Funder Skipping
Manager Starr of the Braves announces the team must disband after J O Starr, who was to finance the club, skips out and leaves the Fair funds unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Braves
J. O. Starr
Rex Family Announces Bereavement Notice
Expression of sympathy from the Rex Family regarding a recent death. The message asks for acknowledgment and fulfillment of a promised obligation.
Home From Hospital After Operation
Mrs. John Harto, sr., returned home from St. Joseph's hospital where she underwent an operation and was much improved in health.
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John Harto, Sr
St. Joseph’s Hospital
La Pointe Land Treaty Case Claims Section 16 Parcels
United States sues S. S. Stearns Lumber Co over lands in section 16 across townships 46 47 west in Ashland County Wisconsin within Bad River La Pointe Reservation. Document recounts La Pointe treaties 1842 1843 1854 enabling act 1846 statehood and surveys of township and section lines, with continuation promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bad River
la Pointe Indian Reservation
County of
Ashland
State of
Wisconsin
United States
la Pointe
Congress
Lake Superior
Mississippi
Township 46, Range 2
Township 46
Range 3
Stark and Davies Headlining at Loyal Sunday Show
High class vaudeville program at Bis Loyal features Stark and Davies in singing and dancing along with photo plays. Master Key Series cancelled next Thursday due to unforeseen circumstances. M. J. Flannley did county business Wednesday. Miss Helen Rogers returned from Chicago this week. Sam Delaney vacationing on his farm in the southern reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark and Davies
Sam Delaney
L. C. T. M Rally at Washburn Wisconsin
The Local Order of Lady Bees will attend the Big Rally of the L. T. M. to be held in Washburn Wisconsin on May 4. Both Hives from this village will be present and prospects point to a good time for them.
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The
Washburn
Wis
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Alliday
Washington D. C
Washington, D. C
Louis Manypenny
John Marksman
Bachand
Jr. Joseph
Bigbay
Odonah
Wash
Commissioner of Indian
Indian Office
Worcester
J. W. Martin
R Ev
Thrift and Industry
Northern National Bank
Asbland, Wisconsin
F. E. Green
Ashland, Wis
Madison
Sanborn
United States of America
S. Stearns Lumber Co
Mississippi River
Bis
Loyal
M. J. Flannley
Helen Rogers
Chicago
L. C. T. M Rally
Order of
Lady Bees
Odanah Concrete Mfg. Co
Henry Denomie
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