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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
Remembered BY Friends.

Friends have been sending eorsrat-
ulations to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ''ells
Of Ilallas. over the arrival into their
bone there On December 4, of little
girl. Attorney and Mrs. Belt former
ly lived in Observation-Disclosures
Reporter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
Southern Pacific Wins Gold Medal.

In the recently safety contest)
among all the different railroads the
Southern Pacific system as a whole
won the gold medal offered by Mrs.
Hartman. The banner was won by
the Shasta division. This is a new
feature that the general public will be
pleased with, as any method to bring
the "Safety First" to the front by
any rail road is commendable.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Braun were
Salem visifnrs Yesterday.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Braun were
Salem visitors yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. MeNicol of North
Platte. Neb.. who have been visiting
their son. DIR. McNicol of this city
left on the Southern Pacific To-Day
for their home. They both were wei
pleased with Polk County.
Mrs. John Turk and children OIL
Red Lodge. Montana. have moved 70
Dallas where they expect to MAKE
their future home. Mrs. Turk Is a
sister os W. B. Wilmington Of Bnell,
who was a resident of this city uniii
about a month ago.
John Rum who had his leg ampu-
tated at the Dallas City hospital about
a month ago met with a very severe
accident while exercising at the nos
pital Yesterday. one of his erutehes
slipped and he fell on his stump eans-
ing hemorage as well as great pam
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
HOWARD Changes Ownership.

John Middleton and sons of Rick
reall were over to Dallas last Friday
completing the purchase of a ll5
acre tract of fine hop land at Riekre-
all formerly owned by Samuel Orr
of Portland. Twenty-Five acres OF
this land is already in hops and the
remainder is all well suited to the
same kind of crops. Mr.. Orr and
wife were down from Portland and
the necessary papers in the transae-
ton we're made out by Sibley 4 Eak-
IN
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
A Good Record.

At the recent poultry show one OF
the exhibitors made a record on the
laying qualities of his White Leghorn
flock by giving the record on 35 pull
let's for the month of November. The
highest being %, the lowest being an
average for the IS pullets being a lit
tie over IS eggs each for the month.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
Advertised Letters.

Advertised letters in the Dallas
postoffice, December 18th, 1913.
Aschenbremrer, Mr., j.
Brown. T. X.
Curtiss, Charles w.
Foster, W. A.
Hallsted, Mrs. Ema
Harrington, Miss Elizabeth
Keep, Mr.. Charles
Matthews. Mr.. Floyd
Martin. Miss NJ. NJ.
Nelson. Cadet (.
Neomison, Mrs. A.
C. G. Coad, Postmaster
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16
POLK COUNTY
SCHOOL NEWS
WHAT SOME OF THE SCHOOLS
ARE DOING.
Rallies Are Being Held and More
Schools Are Being Standardized.

The interest Of the schools in Polk
County is manifest in the work being
done and the work shown in the fol-
lowing meetings gives evidence that
the pride Of each district is up to the
standard.
The following rallies have been held
and more are to follow.
Oak Grove School Friday.
The attendance of this rally was
fair and the program by the children
was good. H. G. Seymour, County
Superintendent attended this meet
ing. Those present enjoyed a pleas
ant session. -
Cherry Grove School Friday.
This rally was attended by L. V.
Mackin and good program and a
pleasant and profitable meeting re-
suited.
Antioch School Saturday.
About 100 people gathered at An
tioch school last Saturday and an en-
thusiastic all day rally was held.
Those present from outside the dis
trict we're H. C. Seymour County
Superintendent, E. f. Carleton As
sistant State Superintendent of Sa-
lem, G. w. Myers and Mrs. Judson
Palmer of Dallas, and Rev. Gutfray
of Monmouth.
AT noon bountiful dinner was
served for which much credit is due
the women of that district.
Superintendent Carleton gave a
short address full of good suggestions
and cheer
Superintendent Seymour had charge
of the Ground Table Discussion y
which was participated in with much
interest by those in attendance.
Others taking part on the program
of the day were Miss Jean Hunt, Miss
Hubbard, w. ID. Gillian and w. Hib-
bard.
Pedee School Saturday.
This school rally was held as per
schedule and was well attended and
an interesting program rendered
The interest of school patrons Is IN
creasing and all present enjoyed the
session. L. V. Mackin was in at
tendance.
Standardized Schools.
The following schools have been
standardized since last report
District No. ". Miss Carrie
Evans, teacher, A. G. Remple, &. e.
Kliever, John Ediger, D. d. Peters
clerk.
District No. 40. Lincoln. Miss
Edna Gray, teacher J. M. Spong
Gus S. Take, L. L. Bradford, }. ii
Wright, clerk.
District No. 60. Oakhurst. Mrs
J. d. Moryer, teacher, J. V. Dewitt
J. S. S. Powell, Ben Phillips, Il. b
Murray, clerk 4,
District No. so. Antioch. Mrs. A
r. Palmer, teacher, John Holman
Chas. Holman, Geo. Swearlngton, V
w. Yeater. clerk. ..
District No. 4S. Fir Grove. Miss
Eva Womer, teacher. c. A. Applegate
M. H. Acheson, G. E. Shirley, W. V
Turner. clerk.
District No. SO. Mccoy. Miss
GLADYS Turner, teacher, VIM. But
terich, ]. o. Stevnson, D. W. lin
]. X. Sears, clerk.
District No. "a. Guthrie. Mrs
Andie Stone, teacher, Fl. Vurn, 5. E
Guthrie. L. A. Guthrie, R. X. Riggs
clerk.
Teachers Examination. =,
Thirty-fve teachers have alread!
expressed their intention of taking
the examination this week and ther'
will therefore be many of that pro
fession in the city this week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16

There will be basket social at the
Greenwood schoolhouse Friday even
come and you will have good time.
Mrs. +. NJ. Neal, teacher
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16

On account of the Band Concert
Wednesday evening there will be no
meeting Of The Commercial Club.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-16

Mrs NJ D. Ellis has been very
s;ct the past week and but very little
;..nrovei at this writing
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
WASHINGTON NEWS ITEMS
Of o. CHEF CHEZ IIa|TTlE IIED LAST hUH)AT
Importance 10 sIl-- General Investigation Of
Indian Aattsrs Likely

Washington, .. C.-That an iagestiga-
ton ofthe entire Indian service IS necess-
ary to determine whether Indians are get
ting justice in the administration of their
affairs, IS the opinion Of the Indian affairs
committee Of the ho;lse, which recommend
ed an immediate appropriation Of $50. eoo
fer the inquiry. Tie proposed commission
OF inquiry viii be composed of three sena-
tors and three representatives.
Washington, .. C.--Ishe supreme court
of the United States set aside an award by
the court of claims to the Mile Lacs band
of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota of $500,
600, because the government opened their
lands for settlement. The court held the.
Indians-hai consented TO the entry Of part
OF the land and sert the case back for furth-
er adjudication.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13

The mosquitos are reported to be worse
than they have been for several years.
George Buchanan, one of the most expert
enced fisherman in Ashland says that bass
fishing party of which. he was a member,
was literally driven from the woods near
Sweden yesterday. The mosquito season
will las about three weeksyet and fisher
men and numbers of camping parties should
govern. themselves accordingly.
An.Tner. pest is unusually active this
spring, and that is the tick. These dis
agreeable pests infests rabbits, dogs, cattle
and horses, and numerous cases are report
ed this spring, of their getting on human
beings. They bore into the flesh; and
when pulled off frequently leave bad sores.
In some places in the west they are said to
cause the deadly spotted fever
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
lT|NBER ON THIS RESER-
VAT|ON BADLY SCATTERED
LOGGING OPERATIONS ON THIS RESERVATION FROM NON ON TO Be
HARD PROPOSITION


adopt is to pull all together. We have for
years had two warring factions and up to
the present time what have they gained
Nothing. The present Congress should try
and solve this complicated matter by calling
for data and the investigation of matters
as they exists here. We are under the im-i
preston that the delegates now2' in WASH
ington owe to the members of this band,
whose money they are spending. a report.
on the work they are doing there.-or is II
their o icy to keep the people in the dark
as to what they are doing whether it be to
the detriment or to the good of all concern
ed Every day people make inquiry at this
office as to what is being done and unrest
as to what is going on at Washington is
noticeable and we futher learn that a protest
will most likely be made to the Secretary
of the Interior. Progress on this reserva-
ton is what is wanted, not strife and just
SO long as this strife continues just SO long
will progress will be stifled. 1t is up 10
the young Indian to see that no legislation
is passed that will be detriment to the pro-
gresS of our village.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
Bad Acciden

While driving home from Ashland last
Sunday afternoon Edward Wesley: accom-
panied by his wife and child had a narrow
escape from serious injury if not death near
Ed Haskins farm on the AShlqnd road. 1t
seems that Mr.. Wesley met an automobile
at that point in the road and the horse or
seeing the auto and hearing the footing of
the horn become frightened Mr. Wesley
tried in every way in his power to get the
auto to stop but the occupants of the ma
chine did not heed his signals and come
right on at terrific speeding and tooting his
horn, and as the machine got near the horse
it become unmanageable and dashed wildly
for the side of the road and ran into a wire
ferce overturning the vehicle with its occu-
pants out on the ground and Mrs. Wesley
was thrown against the barbed wire fence
sustaining bad cuts and bruises about the
face and body while Ed sustained several
severe cuts about the body. It is said the
auto was owned and run by some Lafernier
from near Sanborn.
We are informed that suit for damages
has been started against him. 1t is Just such
~careless driving as the above that m3kesJ
things bad for other autoists, any person
that drives in such careless manner should
not be allowed to own machine.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
TAhEN INTO CAMP
The Newly Organized Team Taken
First Game.

The Odanah Reds, recently organized
took the Ironwood team into camp last
Sunday afternoon by score of "a toe.
The cred Skins certainly look the goods
in every respect and had the Ironwood
team at their mercy throughout the game.
Boniosh pitched his usual good game get
ting 13 strike outs in eight innings while
the team behind him played gilt edge ball
all through the game. Ed. Day was seen
in an Odanah uniform the first in many years
as also were Starr and Dennis and they all
played gilt edge ball. The : oall fans
should congratulate thenisel' the fact
yhat we now have team thu will be able
to give a good account of themselves in all
games. Pennock did the catching in his
snappy way Sunday and Of course they all
had their batting eye with them. At only
one stage of the game did the visitors have
a chance to score and that was in the sht
inning when they had man on third, Pen
mock made bad heave to third and which
looked as though it could not be gotten but
the old reliable Dennis speared it with one
hand and retaining it to Pennock cut off the
only chance the visitors bad of scoring at
the plate. Next Sunday the locals will
try conclusions with the Ashland Union
Club of Ashland. They played ten id
ming game last Sunday with the Mason
team losing out by score 2 to 8. The
game Sunday on the local diamond promises
to be fast game. The >mahager of the
Reds have the assurances that the old reli-
able Umpire Joseph Waters will ofiiciate
in all games played here and outside. Joe
needs no introduction to the fans as he has
a reputation as an umpire throughout this
district for flirness. Turn out fans and
boost for the new team. The boys will
endeavor to give you good article of ball
and in return ask your support.
The score for last Sundays game follows:
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
II Is ihs Sssla5 ssaasI aI Bal gigar Baai to Die
Ii Late Ysafs

James Dooliitle, Chief ofsthe Bad River
Band Of indians, passed away at Ms resi-
.dence last MONDAY morning after. an illness
of several weeks duration. His death
came as a shock to all as his5illness was not
thought e Be- q i very serious nature as he
was seen about town daily With the
death Of hln Doolittte only two chiefs are
left Geo. Messenger and James Blaokbird.
His death mo1rned BY all as lie was a
prominent figure in all councils held on this
reservation and altho not a man Of ednca-
ton lis wisdom on all matters pretaining.
to the welfafe OF his band was listen too
and was good. MIR. Dooittle was 56years
old and was born and raised on this reser-.
va.ion. He was married III 1870 to Cath
serine Papin, Of Michigan, who died in May
1907. Mr. Boolittle leaves only one
daughter Rose, who is married to Sam.
Markslilan, of4Ashland, Wis. Besides his
daughter ne leaves Two boys Frank Doo-
little, Of this village, and Joseph Doolittle,
of Alberta, Canada. These boys were
raised by niln, the former being his stepson
and the latter his nephew. The funeral
took place yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
from the 81. Mary's church of which he.
was a life long member, and it was under
the ST. Joseph society Of which the deceas
ed was meml,er and was the largest ever
held here, pra stically every member of the
band attending. A large number Of people
from Ashland surrounding country, who
had klfownst}ae man while in life and learn
ed to respect him. His home was literally
covered with the most beautiful of flowers
sent by sorrowing friends, which shows the.
high esteem in which he was held
During his life time he was sent to visit
the, White Father at Washington on several
occasion on missions of great importance
TO the band and which were in all cases
brought to settlement ins favor of the tribe
and reflected credit on him. His death has
removed from. the council room Of the tribe
a parsonage that has always had the welfare
of his people at heart and his absence will
be sadly felt BY all.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
Goes East

Simeon Denonie left last Friday evening
for the east He expects to stop at Chica-
go and Washington, D. c. on his way.
Mr. Denomie informs us that his purpose
in going east is to locate place where he.
viii move his family, his purpose in 50
doing is to give his children to attend
school in the best Institutions possible, and
he does not approve in sending his children
away from home to school. So he propos-
es to have them remain at home and at the
same time attend the eastern school.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
IN MEMORY JAMES DooIETILE


As the lamp, as it were, III the twilight
of mans life, sputters, hangs on for a
moment, and goes out, It leaves behind the
man train of rare thots and sacred mem-
ories. Grisf and sorrow for his loved ones
left behind but is it not ones nature TO
grievc for the loss of our beloved, is there
not instilled in mans bosom the holy elem
ent called lore. With love burning in our
bosom toward the man that has been just
called to great and glorious here after, we
offer up our prayers. God calls man when
his life is finest, god created man to love and
serve. Him and has rot the departed done
as much didn't ne attend the Sacrement of
the Holy Catholic Faith with pure and
pious, heart, Why then shouldn't we rei-
oice IN our sorrow Is we fore see the great
Reward that is m store for the departed
Theforc, caaaot his work be execped as A
guide 10 serve those that are left behind.
Nlarst FadsSts pase Ds1i T's
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
Ru aored Sale.

is runiored around the village that a
deal is now pending by which the Morri-
son Bros. will sell cut the large stock of
gents and youths furnishing apparel The
Morrison Bros. have been in business here
for the past 0 years and their selling out
at this time is not because Of lack Of trade
but C. E. Morrison is interested in the
R,ishford Wool Knitting Works and all
his time viii! be taken up by that concern
whiialA5en is not able to carry on the busi-
ness on account Of i'll health. The business
VIZ u,aerstand will be taken over by Oda-
nah parties. The Morrison Bros. have made
legend of friends here by their square deal
ings that will be sorry to learn of their
closing out.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
THEIR ANNUAL GLASS PLAY AND IS ENTITLED
Pfinssss Sngg White, Accompanied BY a Fiaa
Program BY tie School
The Graduating Exercises at tie So.
Mary's Hall Next Tuesday EvenS
inc Promises to ho the Best yes
Observation-Disclosures Class For
Several Years.

On next Tuesday evening the. 4Gpmmen-
cement exercises of the St.r Msgy'S Indus
trial will be held in the St.eMaYy' hail..
Each year sees a large Lumber.of pupils of,.
this popular school graduate ami athe class :.
this spring eclipses any heretofore.
The Princess Snow White SO beautifIlly,
rendered last year will be staged again this
year with several new and interesting featl>
ures and will be well worth seeing second
time. Every number1in the program, pro.
m;ses to be fully up to the standard, al, tie
splendid entertainments heretofore reAdersd
by the St. Mary's school. 4: I5ag,rsf
Graduates--R Regular school course i. aret
Warren Mooney, .Chas Kelly, edward,
ITCHY, Simon Savage, Leo O'Lcary,.
Flora Hachev, Gladys Morrssette, Kat Z
ryn O. Leary and Eliza Neveaux
Industrial Course--Gregory Optatus Te+
mute Sewing: Lucy Leonardo Forcia,
Sarah Regina Durant
Palmer Graduates--Kathryn O'Leary,
Flora Hachey, Gladys Morrissette, War
tS' 4TASOieS, '~So ~ I-Sdly, AHdIlSS' ESGifys
Edward ITCHY and Gregory Tenute as
!. Pr Pgram will consist Of Chords
.'Ho meward Bound Boys; Salutatory--
moi for School, but for Life Kathryn
C'Idary; Recitation" Catholic
Psalm ''--Gladys Morrissette; Orstion--
The Unknown Speaker Warren Moo:
ney; Selection Liberty BeIl''--
Eliza Neveaux; Song" Graduates Fare
well' Glass; Indian Club Dril--Boy;
Operftta-- Princess Snow White" School;
Addrfss and Comforting of Diplomas-Rev:
OptatEls Loefler, 0. F. M
ClaFs ColorS: Lavender and White.
ClaBS Flowers: Forget and Ivy:
Clafs Patron: Our Lady of Victory
ClabS Poet Henry w. Longfellow.
Ciats Motto: Not for School, but for
Life
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
BILL IT is SAID IS HOW DRAFTED AND i
Provides For The Ssls Of the Remaining Timber
On this Reservation
To the Highest Bidder Move Too
Late Il be Of Benefit to Indians
Timber In Badly Scattered Con-
dition- Cannot be Logged at a
Profit.

We learn that bill has been drafted BY
the delegates sent to Washington, d. G..
from this reservation providing for the sub
mitting to bids the remaining timber on this
reservation and same to be sold to the high
est bidder, under the direction of the Inter
ior and we learn. from good authority that
same is likely to become law under the
present congress. We cannot see where
this will be of benefit to the Indians On this
reservation at this late day fer the reason
that the remaining timber is in such scat
tered condition that no concern would be
willing to come in here and log the remain
ing timber in its present condition while we
are of the opinion that the ]. S. StearnS
Lumber Co., would not bid on the re-
naming timber at any higher amount than
they are now paying for same for just the
reason above stated, aud should the bill
pass they would be content, with removing
she timber on which they have contracts
( and then remove their plant. Then what
company will be willing to come IN here
and log the remaining in that condition.
The only way they would remove it would
be by cutting i, off the reservation as 1t
would not pay them to erect mill here for
the small run that would remain. In this
event what would we have gaineds Moth
ing. Would a move of this kind be to the
detriment or betterment of this village.
While on the other hand the Indian could
not log and manufacture it on his own re-
sponsibility as it would be losing PROPOSE
ton. One given to summing this up can
see that a proposition of this character
comes at too late date to be of any bene-
fit TO the Indian. If this proposition had
of came FIVE yeara ago it would of been a
good one, but it is now too late.
We learn that the Stearns Co. is now
negotiating for large tract of timber .ribu-
tary to this reservation and which contains
enough timber to guarantee 50 years cutting
and if given fair play this timber will be
manufactured at their mills here and as a
consequence furniture factory and tan
merry will be erected here. If steps were
taken by which we wouli be assured OF. the
securing of enterprises for our village would
it not be a far better proposition than try
ing TO have passed measure that would be
the means of driving this opportunity from
oar grasp BY the establishing OF factories
here we would be assured of long years of
work ahead. Is not this a proposition that
guarantees progress the better one? We
cannot see where we have anything to gain
by continually quarreling over bone that
is barren of meat. The only policy to now
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
A Bad Scare

The citizens OF. this village received a
bad scare last Friday evening when an
alarm of fire was given by the saw-mill.
People attending the Loyal Theatre rushed
out of doors pell mel thinking that the thea
tire was on fire. The fire was onlyAa Chin
ney fire at the residence of Frank Darke
near the Convent. The mill fremen were
promptly at the scene of fire ready to ex-
tinguish any blaze that was in sight.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
Is In Chicago

Frank Greene accompanied by Rev. J..
w. Scott and Frank Smart IS in Chicago,
H., this week purchasing stock for Mr..
Green and 10 cent store, whiehshe viii
have in operation here shortly. Mr.. Greene
has his building ready to receive his stock
which II IS expected VIII be here shortly.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
NOTICE.

Sht the meeting of ehe Local Brother
hood of North American Indians held last
week the following resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, That the members of the
Local Brotherhood of North American IN
dians who have failed to comply with the
rules relative to cleaning lots, yards, out
buildings, etc., are hereby requested to do
so as soon as possible. and
RESOLVED, Further, that all members of
the LoI S.'7-5'of NJ aer'ieod Of
Northef lians hereby ! /,
querted A'mprc lent of :
sanitary c, .> q, A}illage,s ind 10 |.
their infuaaGe. with all Indians for the pur-
pose of getting them to see the Importance
of cleaning our village each spring, to the
end that our local sanitary conditions will
be such that the people in Odanah will not
be in fear of an epidemic of some dreaded
disease every spring season.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-06-13
Will Operate Merry-Go-Round

Michael Defoe and Ben Moore have ia
ken over the1merry -go-round stand of NJ.
Rhodes and will operate. same during the
summer. They will run the merry go-round
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and
Sunday afternoon and evening. While on
Saturday evenings they will have dances
They also have shooting gallery and soft
drink stand in connection.