20 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
Last Tuesday morning at the company farm east of the village John Ilmini was crushed when a loaded car on a grade rolled onto him while he and a partner moved lumber. He died about six hours after the accident. He was 32, married, with a wife and children. Burial was in Hurley. He belonged to the F. R. A. Lodge and had life insurance.
On Sunday a large crowd enjoyed bathing at the lake with about 95 percent of citizens taking part. The beach is praised as exceptionally good for 75 yards offshore safety. Plans include cleaning the grove, creating a picnic grounds, and building a bathing house to accommodate crowds, predicting weekly turnout will grow.
The article argues for a $50,000 road appropriation to connect the reservation, enabling farmers to cultivate all arable land. It cites an elderly farmer’s eighties, transport challenges, and a township leader’s offer to aid if government funds arrive. The piece stresses roads as essential to market access and regional agricultural growth.
George Messen ger, an Indian resident of the village, suffered a serious fall while riding home in Ashland. He crashed on the street injuring his face and body, with officials noting his advanced age and possible intoxication. The writer urges the Interior Department and Congress to abolish saloons in Ashland to protect Indian rights and safety.
Mrs LaPointe mother in law to Peter Lahay became mired while picking wild ties in the Bad River area. Children of Mr Lahay were with her, villagers notified the search, and she was recovered with the children. Due to advanced age she faced exposure risks. She was brought home by Mr Lahay and Miss Ethel Swift who has returned from the east.
This week many citizens moved to wild fire fields on the KaK agon and Bad River marshee to gather the harvest. Officials predict a large fall yield and note curing of sake is of great interest to those new to the process.
Mrs Joseph Rosseau entertained many friends Tuesday afternoon with a delicious lunch. She received flowers and a pleasant visit. Attending were Mesdames Pete Peterson Rimer Olson John Larson A Nostrum Swan Larson Victor Anderson Phil OLeary P C Peterson Otto Schoyen Nels Sordstrom Gust Larson Ed Langren Ed Carlson and W E Todd. Miss Alma Bergman assisted in serving.
Fragmentary note requests return of a missing combination watch charm engraved with names including Geo. Jameson. The finder is asked to return it to Geo. Jameson for a reward.
The family thanks friends and neighbors who assisted them during the illness and death of their father and husband and for the flowers sent. Mrs Fred Lajreniere and family.
Notice is hereby given that the adjourned meeting of the Board of Review of the Town of Sanborn will meet at the Town Hall Saturday August 28th 1915 at 10 o'clock a m. D Pe Rive, Clerk.
Ashland police report Jah Dougherty and Mrs Ged Molligan charged with misconduct after a raid near the city. Sheriff Darmady took Mrs Morrison into custody for a ninety day jail sentence, with both Dougherty and Molligan facing severe sentencing in county court. Morrison recently returned from a Rochester Minnesota hospital after an operation. Mr Morrison may pursue separation but will not press charges against the pair.
Fred Lafreniere died Saturday in Jatt after three years with tuberculosis. He was 33, born in Ludington Michigan, and lived in Jatt 15 years. He worked for J S Stearns Lumber Co and in the company store as clerk and meat cutter. Survived by wife and two children, his mother Selma Lafreniere of Ludington, sisters Mrs Will Dorsch of Ludington and Mrs Fred Seneca of Monteno, and brother Edward Lafreniere of Snohomish. Funeral Monday in Jatt with burial at Catholic Cemetery.
Elmer Pennock aged 42 died suddenly last Sunday at his home in Appetdicitas. He had been ill briefly. the family opened and praised the place. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The Pennock parents receive community sympathy.
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