15 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
1
Local leaders and neighboring towns push for a $50,000 appropriation from Congress to build better roads on the Bad River Reservation. Letters from Ashland Commercial Club members H C Ashman Lenroot and Sam Ashland express support and discuss coordinating with officials and residents.
Two wills of Omis k wa we gi jo kwe filed for probate in Judge McCullys office in Ashland. The first will left $20 000 in property to grandson Edward Bachand witnessed by two, thumb marked as she could not write. James Bachand contends a second will dated May 27 1914 redivides estate among children. Victor Pierrelee represents contestees against January 23 1914 will leaving bulk to Edward Bachand. Hearing set for October 26. Matt Maurich reported from Ashland.
The Modern Woodmen of Odanah announce a season of high class attractions arranged through the University of Wisconsin Extension Division. Laurey Lawrence Entertainers October 25, Howard Quizette November 10, Illinois Glee Club December 16, Chas A Payne February 23, Mohammed Ali March 11. A season ticket at $1 for adults and 75 cents for children goes on sale through local committee members. The group has spent about $300 on the series and will stage events at the Loyal Theatre with Manager Harto handling arrangements. Public support and patronage are urged to sustain the project and its benefits for Odanah.
Hayward Wisconsin special report on the Chippewa Indians Reserve fair second annual event. Superintendent W A Light led a well attended show despite cold rain. Exhibits in farm produce domestic articles bead work livestock impressed judges. A notable absence of liquor reflected strong governance and community pride.
The Fourth Annual Conference in Lawrence Kansas adopted a resolution calling for strict enforcement of all laws against liquor traffic in Indian country and promotion of treaty goals. Rev Sherman Coolidge, a full blooded Arapaho, was unanimously reelected president for another year. The society claims about 2000 members nationwide.
Ruth Roland and Henry King star in a new series at the Loyal Theatre starting Monday night. The program runs 12 Mondays with three parts each night, each told as a complete story. The Price of Fame opens the lineup, with heralds and the episodes presenting vital questions of life.
The Interior Department grants a franchise to Odanah Electric Light and Telephone Co. to operate in the village. Parkinson of Ashland leads the grant effort and plans to install a plant this fall with a new telephone exchange ready soon, promising lights and direct connection to the base for residents and nearby operations.
A legislative proposal for the Bad River Band of Chippewa Indians in Wisconsin demands that each enrolled member receive eighty acres of land, not 58.52 acres, with timber revenues distributed per capita. The act of August 1, 1914 is cited, urging completion of a roll of unallotted members within ninety days and outlining land allotments, patent conditions, timber sale rights, and per capita distributions to allottees and guardians where needed.
A telegram from attorney D. B. Henderson to J. W. Martin outlines ongoing litigation over a land allotment affecting members entitled to 80 acres. It notes challenges to the act's validity, potential court action, and planned procedures as Interior Department proceeds with distribution and enrollment claims.
H O Gunderson and Mr Redfield from Washington D C begin surveying lands on the reservation this week. Efforts aim to cover as much area as possible before snow flies. Land selections near completion and a $500 000 Indian money division is expected soon. Timber sale to proceed early under the allotment act. Simon Denomie transacted county business Wednesday afternoon.
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