08 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
1
Residents protest the loss of the Northwestern Railway stop between this place and Ashland. The morning train now requires an early start, waiting until 3:05 pm for the afternoon connection, with the night train return eliminated. Petitioners urge the office to restore service and seek local civic club support to pressure for its reinstatement.
A chaotic start ended with the Basket Ball League dissolving after games were scheduled and fans left disappointed. Bessemer planned to open in the village last Friday but attendance faltered. Manager McKeun faced costly setup and advertising bills. He hints at seeking another aggregation as plans collapse. Reverend J. W. Martin visits Ashland this week.
Hugh McDonald of Ashland died Tuesday morning at the Company hospital from brain concussion after falling from the boarding house platform while awaiting work as a brakeman for the A O G and M Railway. He was 30, survived by parents, two sisters Bess and Florehes, and three brothers Alex Edward and Joe. Funeral held at St. Agnes Church.
A public notice from a resident of Odallah Mich declares innocence amid accusations by his wife who left him last May. He states he will not be responsible for any bills incurred by her starting January 1, 1915, and asserts he can prove his innocence in court.
In a January 7 letter from Neopit Wisconsin Menominee complain that competent Indian lumbermen are barred from leadership roles while outsiders are placed in charge. They urge elimination of political favoritism, insist the mill was built for Indian benefit, and call for honest business judgment in selecting a superintendent.
Principal Multine and public school teachers plan a night school for Odanah residents who missed early schooling. The course will run a couple of evenings weekly and be free to applicants. Enroll by leaving name with E J Lockard at the Company office. Miss Mary Morin of Bayfield is visiting locally.
The village awaits the official plat from a recent survey before construction can begin. Once returned, erection of the electric light and telephone plant will start, connecting residents to the outside world and aiding local shopping access.
Word from the Indian Office indicates no immediate decision on the allotment matter. If approved a committee may travel to the agency to hear denied applicants who meet the August 31 1912 order and submit motions for review.
A local report suggests a department may send a January committee to the agency regarding a material error or new evidence in casts. The La Posse School Superintendent will be advised and kept informed. The final decision rests with the department and Dr. Wooster. A rehearing may or may not occur, involving few cases. Further information expected soon.
The J. S. Stearns Lumber Company resumed operations Thursday after weeks of repairs. Both night and day shifts are cutting wood, and local citizens welcomed the plant's restart in the village.
The I. C. T. M. dance at the Loyal Theatre drew a large crowd last Thursday evening. Miss Mary Cassidy won the Belle of the Ball prize for beauty and dress, as Harto's six piece orchestra played.
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