17 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Odanah Star
Location
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
1
A Long Beach Mexican man writes to the Bad River Indians chief asking for help finding a Native American wife. He cites money and promises, details his age and children, and mentions an inheritance lure amid broken family ties.
The Bessemer Herald reports Senator Townsend aids federal action to examine the Lake Vieux Desert Indian settlement. A special agent is to investigate conditions and push for reservation rights and allotments for Indians under the Oregon government tracks.
Rev. J. W. Halliday who has served as pastor here for a year is transferred to Hillsdale Wisconsin. His wife and he leave behind many friends in the village who regret his departure. Rev. J. C. Mann will assume the position as the new pastor of the local M E church.
Miss Mamie McDougall departed last Monday evening for Chicago where she will enter St Marys hospital to pursue a nursing course. She has many friends here who wish her great success in her studies.
At Keshena Shawano County Wisconsin the Menominee Indian agricultural fair drew prominent locals and bank representatives, honoring prizes in produce livestock poultry and domestic science. F. J. Wortha of the Agricultural Extension Service spoke on modern farming methods. The event is hailed as a major boon to Indian farmers and a credit to the organizers.
The Ashland County Fair opens September 28 at the Ashland Fair Grounds with a robust program planned. President Chooge seeks more cooperation to ensure success and has appointed Superintendents and Judges for divisions A to E live stock, division F farm products, and division H pantry stores, naming B C Post as livestock superintendent and W J Cordy as farm products superintendent among others.
The automobile owned by Peter Jensen of Ashland, seized last Saturday for carrying whiskey, was released Wednesday on order by P. S. Everest. The case cites a federal statute permitting seizure of conveyances transporting intoxicants into Indian territory. The police were credited for strong liquor-enforcement efforts on the reservation.
Division I and Division M lay out superintendents and judges for the fair. Fay Prince heads Floral and Household departments with Mrs. Brossard Nelson and Binsfield as judges. Gingles named superintendent of Grounds. Col. Howard to resume starter duties. Grounds work already underway. premiums available via the Commercial Club office and by mail from H. H. Myers, Secretary, Box 456, Ashland, Wis.
A notice states a prior error in the last School Notes. The enrollment figure is corrected to 135 children. The update fixes a fourteen mistake in the previously reported total.
The article outlines a three day Indian Carnival and Fair next week with judges for live stock produce and fancy work. Joseph Big Boy leads a parade and Indian band with numerous races, dances, and exhibits planned each day including pony races and tug of war events.
Attorney General Owen advised that a Chippewa Indian under federal protection is not subject to state game laws for offenses on the reservation. The stance affirms treaty rights to hunt and fish beyond the reservation, challenging wardens’ attempts to arrest Indians in this district.
A report notes officials vow to enforce strict accountability measures. The statement emphasizes daily oversight across departments to deter repeated violations and uphold standards.
Mrs Wik Lapointe was observed in Ashland during the first days of the week, according to local society notes.
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