Ashland County Fair Opens Under New Officers
Frank S. Hooge is named president and Alec Gingles vice president as Ashland County Fair schedules September 28 to 30 at the old fair grounds. Repairs planned include grandstand roofing, track work, renewed boardwalks, stronger fences, stock sheds, judges stand and dressing rooms. Exhibitors may buy a fifty cent season ticket admitting all days, with church groups offered free meals and ticket concessions to boost participation.
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Ashland County
Clark M. Knight
Frank Catlin
Frank S. Hooge
Alec Gingles
Conference A Big Success Details from Indian Service Meeting
A Nevada delegate G W Ingalls reports the U S Indian Service conference held in California August 3 to 13 was a grand success. Hon Cato Sells Commissioner of Indian Affairs gave remarks on field workers. Rev Sherman Coolidge president of the Society of American Indians attended and participated.
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G. W. Ingalls
Reno
Nevada
U. S Indian Service
California
Ingalls
Maj. I. Ww. Powel
Southeastern
Jth
Idaho
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
The
Society of American Indians
Sherman Coolidge
Fairbault, Minn
County fair seeks broad support with $1 season tickets
No donations have been reported from county businessmen but officials express hope for wide backing. Season tickets priced at one dollar will be sold countywide including Bayfield County to fund the fair. Tickets are available from Secretary Howard H. Myers at Box 456 Ashland. President Chooge, reluctant yet committed, pledges support along with Mr. Gingles who will aid the fair’s success.
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Bayfield County
Howard H. , Myers
Ashland
Chooge
Bays
Gingles
Wagon cover theft notice from John Shaffer
John Shaffer warns that a person who took his canvas wagon cover is known and requests its return soon to his premises to avoid legal action.
Marriage Announcement for Mike Auge and Mrs Wakajon
Mike Auge married Mrs Wakajon in the village and plans to reside in the Miller building he recently purchased. The Star extends best wishes for a happy and prosperous journey on the matrimonial seas as friends extend congratulations.
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Mike Auge
Benedict
Wakajon
Mike
Bold talk on ending whiskey sales in Indian country
A week of incidents in Ashland prompts calls to abolish whiskey sales on Indian territory. The piece accuses Barneby House of aiding illicit drinks and urges Congress action to enforce treaty terms, promising public naming of places supplying alcohol to Indians. It frames the move as uplift for both Indian and non Indian communities.
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Whigkey
Indiana
Ashland
Farmers Office
Farmers
Barneby House
Congress
Card of Thanks and Social Notices Summary
Card thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of Elmer Pennyck. Mr. and Mrs. John Pennyck and family express gratitude for floral offerings. Miss Myrtle Larson was surprised by friends. attendees included Lennie, Myrtle Anderson, Nellie Nelson, Swayn, Martha Nelson, Lillian Kalstaad, Helga Langren, Nine O’Leary, Hattie Green, Irene Youngquist, Ada Hill, Esther Johnson, Rebecca Macardine, Hellen Kalstaad, Florence Kalstaad, Ebba Schoyen, Elsie Nelson.
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Elmer
John Pennyck
Myrtle Larson
Lennie
Myrtle Anderson
Nellie Nelson
Swayn
Martha Nelson
Lillian
Helga Langren
Nine O'Leary
Hattie Green
Irene Youngquist
Ada Hill
Esther Johnson
Rebecca Macardine
Hellen
Florence Kalstaad
Ebba Schoyen
Elsie Nelson
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Rejl
A baby boy was born on August 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rejl in Bern. The family announced the birth and welcomed a new member to their home.
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Bern
Thomas Rejl
Much Disputed Allotment List Approved In Wisconsin
The long contested allotment list for timber rights has been approved and distribution to about 400 to 500 new allottees will start soon. The act provides $500000 to be shared as timber is cut, with remaining timber estimated at 194,500,000 feet to be processed over years, aiding manufacturing and hopeful farm home developments as the timber is depleted.
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Ll. Spriigs
Indian man arrested for horse stealing in Arizona
J. F. Rankin, said to be from Wisconsin, an Indian living in Prescott, was arrested by undersheriff Marks and Deputy Guy Bozarth on horse stealing charges in Flagstaff. He rented a horse, traveled to Ash Fork, then to P. and E. Junction before walking back to Prescott, not returning by nightfall. Local sheriffs and deputies intervened before Sheriff William Dickinson and Deputy Charley Smith could reach Prescott.
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Arizona
J. F. Rankin
Arizonia
Iit
Wisconsin
Prescott
Vundersheriff
Marks
Guy Bozarth
Flagstaff
Ratkin
Ash Fork
P. & E. Junction
Rankin
Return from Indian Camp Meeting at Northport Mich
Rev Antoine Couture Walter Scott James Stoddard and Frank Green and wife attended the Indian Camp Meeting at Northport Michigan for ten days then returned Tuesday and report the gathering as the most successful affair in every way.
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James Stoddard
Frank Green
Northport
Mich
Tesday
St. Marys Alumni Hold Lake Superior Afternoon Events
Wednesday afternoon the St. Mary's Alumni gathered at Lake Superior for their annual reunion. A large crowd enjoyed the social gathering with music andremarks from former students and organizers.
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St. Mary's
Lake Superior
Local Society of American Indians Seeks Members for Monday Meeting
All local active members are asked to attend a gathering at the council hall next Monday evening at eight o'clock sharp. Do not fail to be present.
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The
Society of American Indians
Council Hall
House Struck by Lightning on Kaka gon Ave
The Bennett residence on Kaka gon Ave was struck by lightning during last Monday afternoons storm. Occupants were absent, interior damaged with a room walls riddled by the bolt and the chimney nearly destroyed. Mr. Cole installed lightning rods this week. Mesdames LaRock and Stewart of Brule Wis visited here earlier this week.
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Mr. Bennett
Kakagon Ave
Mr. Cole
Mesdames
Joan LaRock
Charles Stewart
Brule
Wis
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Loyal” Theatre
Anteed
Loyal Sunday
Daimond
Sky Serial
Black Box
Labor Day
Cato Selis
John Shaffer
Northern National Bank
Ag Ray
Puper
Ariz
Prescot
Antoine ‘Couture
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M. Auge, Prop’r
Pad Opanan
St. Mary’s
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