19 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
1
A column notes that 425000 feet of down timber on Section 16 has been logged while 225000 feet remain, predicting continued losses. It argues for selling standing timber and converting to cash, claiming past waste and calls for policy change to prevent further depletion and financial loss.
The Bachelor Ladies Club met at Miss Minnie Langren’s home. Agnes Erickson reportedly resigned as president, with no stated reason. A ballot elected Miss Anna Finstad as chief. Officers must not marry within the year and a luncheon followed the meeting.
Property listing offers a house a barn and other buildings plus seven lots including a summer house site on Madeline Island. Describes location as fine and cheap for immediate purchase. Inquiries requested at this office.
In a Loyal Theatre exhibition, the Amazons defeated the Midgets 3 to 5. Odanah led 34 to 10 at halftime and 32 to 10 in the second half, finishing 65 to 20 overall against Ashland Union Club, with Edward Day refereeing.
A change occurred in the farmer's office with Jacob Stock Stoder arriving from the Interior Department in Washington to fill the vacancy created by H J Keys' promotion to the Ashland office. The assistant farmer position remains unfilled and the new stenographer is described as a Oneida Indian and a young man of sterling qualities.
The St Patrick Social at the M W A hall Wednesday evening drew a large crowd for Saint Patrick's festivities. Organized by Catholic Ladies, the event raised funds for the church with decor by Mesdames Dresser Paquette and Friend. A fine program was performed by several members.
Saint Andrews Parish in Ashland Wisconsin lists Father Ruth as Priest in Charge. Services in Odanah at Rev Louis Manypenny residence Sundays include Morning Prayer and Sermon in Indian at 1 30 a m and Evening Prayer and Sermon in English at 7 30 p m.
Report from this week’s meeting notes a letter from D B Henderson stating a local group’s delegation was seated in Washington as the Holliday’s Committee, paired with the Wooster Committee. Secrecy described as the watchword while residents await outcomes and more news from George Starr Jr.’s Washington testimony.
In Ashland county township, spring elections near with the key issue being a Wet or Dry vote. Current officials boast strong records and seek reelection, arguing their past work merits voter support despite looming campaigns against the wets.
A nostalgic, weathered note laments spring's delay and baseball's opening date. It references frost and snow, longing for sun and a fresh start on the field, with a hint of seasonal rituals and patience before April fourteenth.
The F R A Lodge of this village will stage a show at the Loyal Theatre on Wednesday evening March 25. A fine program is being arranged by the committee in charge. Attend.
Roy, an employee of Weir's Camp, was brought to Compaq hospital Wednesday morning after a jammed shoulder from an accident at the camp jammer. Dr. H. A. Sincock provided treatment to the patient.
For Rent two furnished rooms available call at this office. For Sale a neat trim naptha launch fully equipped with a neat cabin and all modern conveniences inquire at this office. F 263t.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Howard Barnes of Barnes Wisconsin died last week at the home of Mr and Mrs H L Lucas in this village. Interment was at the Catholic cemetery here last Saturday at noon. Mrs G S Barnes and Mrs H Barnes of Barnes and Mr and Mrs F Murray of Brule Wisconsin attended the funeral.
Round trip tickets on sale daily from March 1 to November 30 to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego Cal offering a wide choice of routes favorable stopovers and liberal return limits. Four fast exposition trains daily providing The Best of Everything en route. Illustrated booklets and full particulars free for the asking. Apply to Ticket Agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
A letter by Wm. Boyd questions an incident at Hayward School where an Indian child was chained and forced to haul wood as punishment. The author urges government inquiry, faulting the system and demanding accountability, arguing such methods belong to the Dark Ages and must end.
This week many citizens depart for their sugar camps to harvest maple products over several weeks. A strong harvest is expected this year and the move to camps marks seasonal activity, with hopes for good weather to avoid past high water disruptions.
Geo. A. Day of this village accepts a government role and moves to South Dakota by commissioner Sells. Day begins duties as a governor-like appointee while Jos LaPointe, Sr. travels to Chicago this week.
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