Indian Fair and Carnival Set to Surpass All
Preparations are underway for the Indian fair and carnival from the 22nd to the 24th. Joseph Bigboy leads the event with expectations of participants from every reservation and a parade of Indians in costume to attract travelers. Organizers Everest Farmers Dean and Rakes promise record exhibits, stronger livestock displays, and top sports, aiming for the Northwest’s biggest event this year with at least 600 Indians expected to participate.
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Rip
Everest
Dean and Rakes
Northwest
Popular couple weds at Blueberry Wisconsin
Edward Dennis of this village and Muss Myrtle Genreau of Superior Wisconsin united in marriage at the bride’s parents home in Blueberry Wisconsin last Monday morning. The couple is well known here and greatly esteemed with many friends present and numerous gifts. A sumptuous meal followed the ceremony. The Star extends congratulations. A farewell beach party honors Blanche Sero departing for the Villa College for Girls in Duluth Minnesota.
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Edward Dennis
Muss Myrtle Genreau
Superior
Wis
Blueberry
Blanche
Villa College For Girls
Duluth
Minn
Villa School
Doing Nicely After Appendectomy In Ashland
James Bungo who had an operation at St Josephs hospital in Ashland for appendicitis several weeks ago is reported doing nicely. This is welcome news to his many friends in the village. A fourth of timber on my place near Curray Wisconsin at a bargain is taken immediately. For information address Antoine Guyette Odanah Wisconsin Box 88.
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James Bungo
St Joseph’s Hospital
Ashland
Curray
Wis
Antoine Guyette
Odanah Wis
Local woman Charlotte Currant dies after ingesting poison
Last Saturday afternoon 27 year old Charlotte Currant of this village committed suicide at her home by drinking liniment. She had been in Ashland that morning and returned at noon. Andrew Knudson alerted others, Rev Halliday and Dr Sincock attended but she died in great agony. Despondency was given as the cause. Burial followed from the Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Ashland
Andrew Knutson
Halliday
Sincock
Stearns Lumber Mill to Close for Repairs This Fall
The Stearns Lumber Company will shut down its mill on October 1 for six weeks to repair the hot pond and conduct maintenance. The period will also allow preparations for future tribal timber cutting. The firm notes good past performance despite a weak lumber market and expects renewed output after repairs pleasing local citizens.
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Stearns Lumber Company
School Notes From Local District Report
A special recitation room has been erected for Miss Phillips and her pupils. The boys of the high school plan an afternoon to fix up the school grounds for a ball park. Miss Carlson has new windows. the janitor is Mr. Olson. Total pupils 121 with grades distributed 1st 14, 2nd 20, 3rd 1, 4th 14, 5th 75, 6th 12, 7th 16, 8th 5, 9th 8, 10th 7. All notes are written by the English class this year.
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Phillips
Indians Reinforce Rights in Kakagon Slough Fishing Case
Indian police raided Kakagon sloughs last Sunday capturing numerous fish violators and confiscating gear. The Ashland Press editorialized against Indian rights but the treaty protections remain in force, with violators released under warning and prior state actions cited in support of treaty enforcement.
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Ashland
Allotting Agent to Start Lands Assignment This Week
Indian Agent P. S. Everest reports Charles E. Redfield will arrive from the east to supervise land allotment on the reservation. The plan is to complete the process in early December by assigning roughly sixty acres per member, grouping families where possible. Distribution of money may occur earlier, and road funding is urged to aid development as land questions close.
Odanah Makes Doubleheader Sweep Over Mellen
Odanah won both ends of a postponed doubleheader against Mellen last Sunday. Cy Dahlgren, Doc Stanley and Meilen led a strong effort as Odanah piled up runs with timely hitting and forceful defense. An incident followed Ed Dennis being hit in the mouth by a Dahlgren shot, McBride replacing him at second.
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Cy Dahlgren
Doc Stanley
Basuer
Braves
McBride
Keenan
Dahlgren
Doc
Stanley
Braves Take Twin Bill 5-4 in Close Local Baseball Twinbill
In the first game Mellen led with a homer and two more hits while tight infield play kept Mellen down. Newagon’s solid defense and Newagon’s overall play highlighted the Braves doubleheader. In the second game James started pitching for the Braves but struggled. J Grant relieved and shut the visitors down as the Braves won 5-4 after a late surge, with Newagon scoring on a 6th inning squeeze play.
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James
Braves
Stanley
J. Grant
Strayed Calf Ad With Bell Described by Owner
Notice of a two month old red calf with bell on the premises. Owner to identify and pay for the animal and ad keep. Contact at the advertiser’s place. Date August 31. Frank E. Bresserre.
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Frank E. Bresserre
Young Man Dies of Tuberculosis in Village
John C. Bressette aged 19, son of Chas Bressette, died this week of tuberculosis. Funeral held at the Catholic church in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bressette
Chas. Bressette
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Offer
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as 35 years trusted, working through the blood to mucous surfaces. Postpurchase, users are promised general health improvement and relief from catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Joseph Bigboy
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Edward Dennnis
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Charlotte Currant
Charlotte Cur
Mr. Knudson
Mentt
Miss Carlson
Mr. Olson
Eng
The
Ash
Land Press
Wise
Buchanan
S. W. Campbell
Indians In Council
Charles E.redfield
P. S. Everest
Charles E. Redfield
Ing
Mr. Redfield
Meilen
Ed Dennis
LaPointe
Odanah
Mellen
Dec Stanley
Roen
Cyril Agustus
Foolers
Doolittle
Newagon
AB R Po
Rabbideau
Roen Is
Kuhlman
Yorton
Fy Bradley
Aig
En Ta
Ritchie
Filgren
Oscar Sandstrom
Loyal Theatre
Ning
Reeis
Chas. Chaplin
Northern National Bank
Wisconsin
Crystal Annex
M. Auger, Prop
Opanah, Wis
Angvick House Furnishing Company
Ekest Second Street
Ashland, Wis
Lished
Sperial Allen
Tion
Lor
Addie
Jdohn Condecon
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