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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-02-05

is. but the majority is not, for timber that
costs as much to log as you can realize out
of the cutting of it, is not merchantable
timber, whether it be green or otherwise
and the timber ON this reservation, is in big
part, this kind of timber.
If the Department has seen fit to grant .
rehearing in the allotment cases, then the
sale of this timber should not be delayed
further. The present company has but
few months only of cutting, when they will
be through, and if, which is not probable,
they cannot start operations on the tribal
timber, they undoubtedly will move, and
what would be the outcome. 1t is certain
no other company would come here to man
ufacture this timber in its present condition
and it could never be thought OF for the In
dian to do so as the timber could never be
cut at profit and the only solution would
be the selling Of the timber to parties OH the
reservation and of what benefit would it be
to this thriving little village--it would mean
the loss of the sGoose that lays the Golden
Egg 1t is up to the Department to in
terest itself enough to see that the timber is
cut and that by our present concern--and
especially that the fallen timber be taken
care of at once. The price we are now re-
ceiving for our timber is a fancy one right
now and then, why not sell and save large
amount of timber.
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TRAIN SERVICE
SHOULD RESUME
The Train Service Taken Off
Should Be Resumed
Strong Efforts Being Made BY Conf
merciai Club of Ashland

Strong efforts are being put forward by
the Ashland Commercial Club looking to-
ward the re-estabEshing of the train service
recently abanded by the c. & N. w, R'y,
between this place and Ashland. Just why
this service was abanded is not known for
it certainly was not or account of patronage
as this train service was the most patronlzed
of all the rest of the runs. The remaining
of this run has been great annoyance to
our people and from inquiries made in
Ashland it shows the business places in the
city has felt the effect of it by dimishing
of patronage. We could well dispense with
the 3:5 train and not feel the effect. We
understand this run comes as far as Saxon,
if such is the case, then in justice to our
people it would be no. more than right it be
extended to Ashland, as the expense is but
triffle compared to what is taking in fares
between here and Ashland on this run and
further in all courtesy to railroad patronage.
Of course the condition can be put that it
is a good service to Ironwood, Mich,
which it is but it certainly is not to Ashland
Every effort will be forwarded and every
avenue appealed to for its return. 1t is
necessary and convience to all and some
thing that is of enormous benefit too the
public in every way should not be abolished.
We request through petitions and other
wise for the return of this run. 1t is of
venience, something should be considered.
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Christian EndeayOr Notes

The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Congregational church. gave another Of their
popular socials Wednesday evening. A
large crowd attended, many besides the
regular members. Miss Phillips was in
charge of the evenings entertainment. !.
A feature of the evening was an indoor
field meet. Three athletic coaches were
selected to represent different universities.
Warren Mooney and his division represent
ed the u. of Wisconsin, Frank Morrison
for Yale, and Louis Rogers for St. Phillips
Academy. The first event was an Inside
rum, this consisted of who could drink a
glass of water first. One entered from each
Diversity; Ed Morrison winning for U.
af aW. Second event, Standing broad
grin won by Warren Sehoyn for Y: or W.
Third event ''High jump" (girls) won by
Miss Finstead for St, Phillips A., reaching
Continued inside page
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in ACCORD WITH
THE STAR ARTICLE
I'm Matter of Reor gasizatlon--Pr0ml
saent Democrat Tells why 1t
Is Necessary
Odanah, Wis, Feb'y 1, 1915.
Editor The Odanah Star,

Odanan, WIS, FeDy L, I9l3.
Editor The Odanah Star,
Odanah, Wisconsin.
Dear Sir:--Some time ago read in The
Star your article dealing with the re-organi-
zation of the Democratic party in Ashland
County. / am heartily in favor of the
plan. We all know that the Democratic
party in Ashland county with it's present
organization, is just as dead as dill pickle,
and unless all loyal Democrats in the coun-
tY get together and adopt measures and
plans, whereby the party successfully can
make its influence felt throughout the coun-
ty, it would be useless to put ticket in the
field for the next election. There perhaps
are many who would ask why the present
organization is inefficient or not good
enough, let ME answer that question by ask
ing another question, "what' support if
any, did the county organization give to
promote tine election ,of the several candi-
dates last fall? If they did, it was unknown
to me. Therefore if an organization is in
adequate to its purpose, it no longer has the
confidence OF the rank and file of the voters,
and as consequence is worthless. We
know that two years from now, we have a
presidential election, shall the Democrats of
Ashland County indorse the present admin
istration? if so, they can do it in no better
way than to elect good progressive demo-
crat from this district to Congress. and also
to roll up a good majority for Mr.. Wilson
for President, as he certainly will be the
democratic nominee in 1915. But how can
it be donel Can we break the political
machine, that the Republicans in Ashland
County have so successfully built and kept?
We most certainly can. Then shall we do
it now or shall we wait ten years longer?
think that the time is ripe now, and furth-
er that our efforts would soon give salts
factory result. We must therefore reor-
ganize our party in the county, do it thor
oughly, and do it now, with local oteaniza-
tons in every ward and precinct, and head
the several organizations with men who
have the ability and are willing to do the
utmost to promote the interests of the party
We see throughout the country, the repub-
lican political machines trembling and
breaking one by one, and / am sure that it
won't be long before the weak spot could
be found, or the part OF the republican ma
chine, that for some reason failed to receive
a sufficient amount of the turkey grease. to
withstand the strain. Tie Democratic
principle is generally accepted by the thou
ghtfully citizen, as far superior to anything
that the republicans eau put up, and con-
sequently, good many of the republican
statesmen, in order to save their political
scalp, are supporting the Democratic doc
trines, as the congressional records show.
/ do hereby appeal to all good and loyal
democrats in the coupty TO take this matter
into serious consideration. vs ~
If the county committee should refuse to
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hearing with a vengeance in every detail.
Major Mclaughlin and O. M. Mcpherson
are the judges while DIR. w. M. Wooster
is the attorney for the department, while
the applicants in many cases are. represented
by legal council. 1t has the appearance OF
a real court and when the hearings are COM
plete truly, if one has the right it surely
must be proven at this hearing.
1t is estimated that between $50 to Us
will be given rehearing at this place alone
not saying ANYTHING of those that are to be
heard at Bayfield,, Ashland and Superior
AT the present rate of progress being made,
the rehearing will be adjourned for the first
ball game. But then ''more haste less
speed.'' That is the reason for the present
rehearing Two stenographers are kept
busy taking the proceedings of the hearings.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-02-05

If sRex' is Harry Nelson and Harry Nelson
is 'sRex." Who is Elmer Greene--Riley.
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MBER DEPRE-
| ClATES IN VALUE
ssed From WindfalIs and
| Worms
Much Understandable Timber Now
On Reservation?

v ave you ever stopped to think OF the
depreciation in the value of the timber
on this reservations? We dare say that
has been fartherst from your thoughts
rather you have never given 1t any
lght whatever. You know the timber
lere but, have never imagined that any
teciation of any character could occur.
that is just what is happening and at
astounding rate of 500 and over per
or between $50, 900 $3.50, 900 per year.
depreciation is caused from windtalls
h become worm eaten and practically a
loss, what is known as windfalls is
live timber blown down by the winds
allowed TO remain on the ground until
ed. Asfis well known the timber LETT
lis reservation IS in isolated forties and
les, that is lying scattered throughout
,ut very small portion of it lies in
These isolated tracts suffer the great
i'd the depreciation here is alarming.
thing should be done by the depart
for the saving of this timber and by so
save thirty to fifty thousand dollars
le Indian yearly. II.
nething should be done at once as a
! .large per cent of timber has been top
over this winter and if allowed to re-
on the ground during the summer it
become sappy and worm eaten and a
Joss TO every one concerned. We
der how it is that the Indian depart
has moi long ere this g1antnd the
ileee for the numbering of tracts that are
adly blown down condition and save a
per cent of the timber, (which other
4, becomes valueless for any purpose, and
a the fact that only very small amount
imber remairs, can they. afford to sit
by and allow say, perhaps, quarter OF
remains to go to waste, just for the
of numbering it. We know they can
but. instead believe they will in some
W the saving of these tracts by lumber
at an early date.
fany people are allowing themselves to
away with the idea that the timber is
' worth $15 to $40 per thousand and if
annot be sold for fancy figures the In
Il should manufacture it, and in fact, a
viso was made in the legislation OF last
|gust whereby certain sum of money
s set aside, out of the tribal fund, for the
ablishing of portable mill, providing an
eauate price was not received for the tim
+ remaining 1t really reads good, but
ma numbering standpoint is not feasible
d will not hold water or in other words
,uld be waste of money, timber and la
r as this project would not pay even for
. erecting of the mills, let alone money
king proposition as the handling of the
nber would eat up everything. This we
sure will never be tried as it will spell
uin',' to the Indian. Now, many think
it practically all timber on the reservation
Is it? Of course, some
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AN INDIAN ORCHESTRA.
This orchestra Was Organized In The
Year 1870.

In 1870, at Christmas time, we had oc-
cassion to attend midnight Mass at Bay
field, Wis, writes a Eon-Catholic: The
service was novel one to us, and its con-
gregation was very much mixed, consisting
of whites and Inndians of both Catholic and
Protestant faiths, but the occasion was the
event of the hour, and the whole population
attended out of respect to the priest in
charge of the LaPointe mission, Father
ChebuI, who has long since passed into the
great beyond.
The regular service was carried
out and 1 was exceedingly impress
sive, the large church with its ancient
and valuable paintings looking like a sane
tuary under the dim rays of the candlelight.
But the most attractive feature to us Pro-
by halfbreed Chippewa orchestra, consist
ing of two violins, bass violin and an or
gan. Excepting the organist, who was a
fine Christian Indian maiden, the balance OF
the players, although members of the church
furnished music for the village dances, and
their musical selections naturally consisted
of lively and not always sacred airs AT
the conclusion of the services, the people
hocked back to their homes, feeling they
had performed their duty, and the next day
its success was the talk of the town. 1t
was the first big event of the mission.
The young Christian Indian maiden Of
the above sketch is Mrs. Victoria Denomie
of this village and who is now in 51st year.
She remembers the time quite distinctly
While she is in the sixties she is as active
as young woman of thirty and she is still
actively engaged in church work.
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Societies..

OWLS NEsT--155O Meeting Nights; End
and 4th Mondays of each month. Visiting
members welcome. F. ]. Swift, President,
Harry Nelson, Secretary.
K. o. T. M. o. T. w. Tent No. 103.
meets the second Saturday of each month at
the NJ. w. A. hall at Odanah M. Hook,
Commander; H. E. Halliday, Record
Keeper, Office at his home at Odanah, Wis.
F. R. A.--Lodge No. 2oz meeting 1st
and 3rd Saturday of each month. +. O.
Carlson, Pres, E. L. Langren, Sec'y.
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AGENT NICHOLSON
ASKED TO RESIGN
BY Resolution of MenOminee
indians in Council
Copy OF Resolution Forwarded to
Commissioner Sells

On Saturday January Is, 1915 and by
due notice signed by Superintendent Nichol-
son council was held by the Menominee
Indians wherein various matters were to be
discussed. On motion by one of the
members it was agreed that no business
should be brought before the council on the
ground that the Indians had no confidence
in their~ Superintendent. A coyy of reso-
luton asking his resignation was forwarded
to the department at Washington, D. c.
in order that Commissioner Sells, would
know what the sentiment of the people are
on this particular reservation and that the
people have lost confidence in their Super
intennent which breeds discomfort and is a
detriment to the people.
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take the initiative in the matter, as would
be the duty Of that body, it will be well for
the rank and file of the party to go ahead,
and take such action as the situation may
require. Give The Star your full support
at times, in. Democratic matters, has it as
been tried and not found wanting.
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Notice.

Anyone having local news kindly send
them to this office we appreciate it. ANY
one visiting you. Anyone on visit. Any
parties, socials. Send them IN we are always
pleased TO get them try rs.
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WHICH is CORRECT?

The following is statement given out
by Superintendent Nicholson that on Oct. /
1914 the Menominee Indians had to their
crdit the sum of 50. 044, 766.26 and by a
statement given out by an official of the In
dian Office on the 31st of December 1914
the same credit is placed at 81, $50, 4S4. 90
Place these figures together and deduct the
latter amount from the former and you will
find that some one is misrepresenting to the
amount of almost $500, 900. Can it be that
there is a snigger''in the fence somewherel
A. S. Nicholson at the first council in
1910 said, II am sent here BY the Presi-
dent of the United States to see that you
are treated fair. There is no reason why
you people cannot make money with your
plant, meaning the mill, and another thing
l wish to call your attention to, is that I
have no relatives, no political friends andn
pets like Riley from Rhinelander, Wis.,
Look up the pay rolls of the Neopit s.p-
erations, and you will find the name Of Ben
nett, Nicholson S father-in-law, whom he
appointed as superintendent of live stock at
d salary of SIPS per month and than see if
he is playing an favorites. F. S. @.
Nespit, Wis,
Ian. 26. 1918.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1915-02-25
Untrimmed Shapes
ryTRI,fNlED SHAPES

And still another shipment of
.,,nmmed shapes, the same as
Nc we had on sale last Friday
!, &c. They are of hemp and
yu.n.bemp in smart sailor and
,.rsan styles; purple, blue, brown,
"a sand, emerald, white 0Sc
hlzch
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1915-02-25
a.sOUET A BIG SUCCESS

The banquet given Tuesday night
!, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the AL
.,ubrs Gymnastic Club, was a de-
dasd success.
The banquet table was prettily
isUrsted with potted ferns and
aims and was laden with all the
sScscies Of the season. The mem
I'm and their guests sat down at
4, festive board and for three hours
ssysd themselves immensely. Mrs.
Z Yuckins, the energetic presi-
sxt Of the Auxiliary, presided as
uusnastef and the following re-
m,1sd to toasts: Misses Engenia
Hubert, Irene Brookes. May Frazer,
lfdel Lennox, Loretta Sabariau and
Ada Kaher, Mesdames E. Koeppel,
lie Huckins, A. Schabel and l.. G.
hudehn.
Ms Frank Calvin and Miss Grace
nnor entertained with vocal selec-
Inns They were accompanied by
Esss Lorraine Calvin and Adriel
L1ron.
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PRIVATE PARTIES

PRIVATE PARTIES MAY Sc
CURE THE SERVICE OF AUTO
MOBILES OF THE CAFIERo PAS
SENGER TRANSFER CO. BY AR
RANGEMENTS MADE WITH MR..
PHILIP CAFIERO, OR LETTER
ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY.
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND AS
SOON AS OTHER CARS ARRIVE
A REGULAR SCHEDULE WILL BE
MAINTAINED FROM THE MORGAN
ST. FEycRYiLEaDING TO DIFFER
ENT POINTS IN THIS DISTRICT.
A SERVICE WILL ALSO BE ES-
TABLISHED TO THE NAVAL AND
IMMIGRATION STATION.
THE COMPANY DESIRES TO
ESPECIALLY NOTIFY THE PUB
Lie THAT THE JITNEY'S WILL
STOP. ANYWHERE TO TAKE ON
A PASSENGER. WHEN YOU SEE
THE CAR ADVANCING JUST STEP
TO THE STREET AND RAISE
YOUR HAND THE SAME AS HAIL
ING A STREET CAR. THE FARE
TO POINTS IN ALGIERS is ONLY
FIVE CENTS AND PARTIES DE-
STRING TO DO so MAY REMAIN
IN CAR FOR THE ROUND TRIP
FOR FIVE CENTS.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1915-02-25
SHOOTS NEGRO.

Oscar Brooks, a negro youth, was
shot twice in the thigh by Man
rice Kass, a McDonoghville dairyman,
Sunday afternoon. Brooks and four
companions approached Kass with two
sacks of wheat which they tried to
sell him. Kass, suspicious, asked the
negroes where they obtained the
wheat. whereupon they dropped the
sacks and started to run. Kass grabbed
Brooks, who, however, after scuffle,
got away.
Brooks ran as far as the outfall
canal in the rear of Algiers, Kass fol
lowing and firing at him. The negro
jumped into the canal and was fished
out by Kass, who then discovered that
Brooks was wounded. Kass commune
| Gated with the Algiers police, who
took him in custody and later turned
him over to Deputy Shadff John
Pfeiffer, by whom he was paroled by
orders from Sheriff Marrero. Brooks
was sent to the hospital, his condition
being serious.
Charges have been made against
Brooks and his companions for steal
ing the wheat from Southern Pacific
box cars.
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ulations on the arrival of a baby girl
at their home.
Mrs. Essey Lagrange presented her
husband with a baby boy.
Mrs. w. Bancroft-Weaver left Fri
day for her home in Washington, d.
c., after spending two months here.
Miss Amy Bohn of Pass Christian,
Miss who has been visiting the Misses
Ruth and Beulah Borne for the past
four weeks, returned to her home dur
ing this week.
Mrs. Albert Guillot and little daugh-
! ter Adele anticipate a trip to Lafa'
yette where they go to visit Miss Alice
Guillot, who is in charge of the Lafa-
yette Sanitarium there.
Mrs. Edwin Kohn of Point-a-la
Hache is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix Borne of Oliver st.
Felix Borne, Sr., has returned to
his home here afteL- completing the
work he had undertaken in Pointe-s
la-Hache.
Mr.. W. A. Dilzell who has been in
Augusta, Ga. on business left for
Evansville, S. c., where he will re-
main a few days in the interest of his
firm. Mr.. Dilzell will return to his
home in the near future.
Peter Muntz who is now working
out of Fort Worth. Texas with the
Texas & Pacific Railway Company
writes to some of his friends thai
while the West certainly looks good
to him at times, there is no place
like good old Algiers, and in this con
nection. we second the motion.
The Tuesday afternoon Five Hun
dred Club were entertained by Mrs
A. Burke at her home at the U. S
Naval Station in honor of her CUES
Mrs. w. G.. Evans of Brooklyn. Th'
successful, players were Mrs. Let
Jeansonne and Miss Kate Clarke. Thu
consolation fell to the lot Of Mrs. G
Bourgeois. The club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Harry McNeely at tn
next meeting.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Alham
bra Gymnatic Club will give an Easte
dance on Monday April 9Th, at Pythial
Hail.
Mrs w. G. Evans of Brooklyn \. Y
is the guest of Mrs. A. Burke.
Mrs. L. F. Gisch and baby Emily e>
pect to leave the latter part of tn
week for San Francisco. They vii
be accompanied by Mrs. Gisch'
! mother, Mrs. A. Gisch of Brooklyn.
Miss Alma Marrionneaux returne
, to her home in PlaQuemine Sunda
! after spending some time here, tn
/ guest of Miss aKtherine Clarke.
5 Miss Lucille Word and Wood Sa
terrified of Princeton, KY, have bee
| guests of Captain and Mrs. w. H. HI
bert. Miss Wood returned home Tue
T day.
: Continued on Page Four.
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Those nresent we're Misses Edn

Those present were Misses Edna
Schroeder, Sadie Garland. Kate
Clarke, May Frazer, Aldea Maher,
Eugenia Herbert. Irnin Lee French,
Irene Brookes, Ella Hotard, Flea
more Richardson, Alma Tufts, Adriel
and Grace Lennox, Verna judith
Mamie Chestnut, Loretta Sabarian
Retta Pollock, Anna May Brechtel
Cornelia Maddern, Callie Johnson
Lorraine Calvin, Maude Anderson
lone hampton, Doris Donnenfelser
Annette Marie, Nanette Fabares and
Adelaide Gilbin and Mesdames Jos
Lennox, Geo. ]. Forrest, c. V. Kraft
Frank Calvin, J. E. Huckins, l.. Pet
tigrove, A Schabel, E. Koeppel, l.
G.. Daudelin, Thomas Rooney, George
Peterson and Ed McNair.
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BENeERT BOY IMPROVING.

The young son of George Bengert,
who suffered the loss of half of one
foot and three toes from the other foot,
is doing nicely at Charity Hospital.
On Tuesday Rev. A. ]. Schliesser paid
a visit to the Bengert boy and it was
to Mr.. Schliesser that the lad give his
version of how the accident occurred.
The boy said that he jumped on the
front of the car to take a ride and
when the car was in the middle of the
block the conductor halloed at him
and frightened him which made him
Jump from the car and it was this
Jump that caused him to fall under
the wheels. TIE boy also stated that
he was not a passenger on the car
but merely jumped on to take little
ride for a block.
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SMALL BLAZE

Sparks from a chimney set fire to
the single roof of cottage at
Brooklyn avenue and Lawrence
street, owned by Cougot and Joubert
and occupied by Salvador Calderone,
causing damage to the extent of $40,
Thursday at noon. The flames were
extinguished by employees of the
Texas and Pacific Railway company's
shops before the arrival of chemi-
cal engine, which was summoned by
telephone.