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Finefish, an Assiniboine Indian with an interesting history, died March 19, at the home of his son, Frank Redstone at 78 years. Fun eral services were conducted on the 20th at Wolf Point cemetery by Elder H. T. Smith of the Pres byterian church, a former teacher at the Presbyterian Indian mission here. Pinetish was the son in law of Redstone, the last chief to hold authority, by virtue of tribal gov ernment, over all the Fort Peck Indians. The name Redstone is still held in great respect on the reservation, especially by the As sinniboines of the west end. The Chief, who died more than 25 years ago at the age of 85, had no son to carry on the family name 80 was extremely particular about who should be the husband of his daughter. It is said that the Chief personally chose young Finefish from 5,000 eligible men for his prowess as a buffalo hun ter, his courage and other good qualities, including a peaceful dis position. Redstone insisted that his grandsons, Fred and Frank, should take his name instead of their father's. Several other children were born to Finefish and his wife but only Fred of Oswego and Frank, a successful cattle rancher near here, are living. Finefish always made his home with his elder son, Fred, until about three months ago. His wife died about six years ago. The sons wish to ex press their thanks to all who lent their kind assistance at the time of their sad bereavement.
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Wolf Point Herald
Wolf Point, Montana, US
Fri, Mar 23, 1928
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