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The Butler weekly times., 1916-04-13
ROACH INTERESTED IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Has Always Given His Time and
Talents to the Betterment Of
Schools.

Cornelius Roach, now a candl-
date for governor, when a boy, at
tended onc-room rural school
two miles from home, until he had
finished the eighth grade. He
rode horseback, morning and ev-
cning, seven miles from his faith
er's farm to the county seat to
procure his high school training.
On graduating thcrefrom. he
taught IA country school for two
years, a village school for two
years. and then was principal for
four years of the high school from
which he graduated.
He served for several Years ~
member Of the Board of Educa-
ton at Carthage. While men,
ber, largely through his influence
and the aggrcssiveness of the
Carthage Daily Democrat, which
he owned and edited, a bond is
sue of l03.O0O.O0 for the con
struction of a modern high school
was voted in town of Tess than
ten thousand people. Out of this
high school two of his oldest chill
dren graduated. one never. having
been absent or tardy from the day
she entered the primary till she
graduated from the high school.
Shortly after his election as
Secretary of State, he was made
chairman of a Citizens Commit
tee i'll jefferson City, to conduct a
campaign for the~issuing of bonds
with which to erect $75. 10000
high school. that amount being
the maximum Of the school dis
trict S bond issuing power. A
proposition for bonds of half this
had twice been defeated,
but under the aggressive and
leadership for better
schools the $73,000.Oo proposition
was carried to success by more
than a five to one vote. Out of
this high school two of his chill
dren have graduated. two are
taking the high school course, one
will graduate next year and an
other will enter as a freshman.
His two oldest children have
finished courses at the State nj
in Columbia. a third is
now junior there, and next year
another will enter the University.
IT there is man in Missouri F..
amy more thoroughly Identified
with the public schools than Sec
rctary Of State Cornelius Roach, /
or who has done any more for
Them than he, an account of his
efforts would make interesting
e..
Prof. W. W. Charters. who is
lean of the School of Education
at the State University. and is
he recognized authority in this
State ON his speciality. has writ
en-:
MY experience with You Mr..
Roach in the county Suprril-
cndcnt> meetings and elsewhere.
laS led me to see that YOU have a
'ettrr hold upon the prohlemS of
Ir schools of Missouri than has
my other public man whom |
Know. | have stated this fact to
school people upon good many
occasions. and | shall do so in the
'uture.'
The Butler weekly times., 1916-04-13

Albert johnson. who is work.
ing near LiSIr. spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Am
Oret.
Rev; A. +. WehrmeiSter. j. G..
Rauscher and family were guests
at the j. II. Lciner home Sunday.
RAMBLER.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07

F. Cowan visited relatives in Ash
land last Monday and Tuesday.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
WILL RUN
FOR SHERIFF
Q. X. E;ckIo, Of Ashland Candi-
date For Sheriff
Will Oppose Kleinsteiber at the Pri-
mary in September.

o. K. Ecklo, of Ashland, we learn
this week will make the ruin against
Kleinsteiber On the Republican ticket,
this fall at the primaries. Mr.. Ecklo
for years has been a police officer on
the Ashland police force and is well
versed in all lines of the office. He
has large circle of friends, not alone
in Ashland, but throughout the coun-
try and his record is of the best. His
many friends claim that he is to be
the next man to make the run on the
Republican ticket for sheriff. Of
course this can be only determined
at the primaries in September after a
hot battle.
His campaign he claims is to be
free Of anything that might resemble
laud throwing In any respect.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
BAYFIELD, HERE
SUNDAY NEXT
The Team From Bayfield, wills
Be Here
To Cross Bats With Our Boys
Weather Permitting.

Odanah will cross bats with the
Bayfield, team Sunday afternoon on
the local diamond and good game
can be looked forward too as both
teams are out for blood. The grounds
which last Sunday were in very bad
condition and as result the Ashland
game was called off, will be in first
class condition for Sundays game with
Bayfield,. The placing of the grounds
in this condition has cost the team
some money and every loyal fan and
their friends are requested to attend
the game Sunday and help out in the
expense of repairing the grounds.
The attendance next Sunday will be
the means of ascertaining whether we
are to maintain a bali team here the
rest of the season or not. If the turn
out Sunday shows that the fans want
baseball on Sunday July 10th the
strong Ironwood Independent team
will be seen in action here Turn out
Mr.. Fans and help the good cause.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
Summer Seccion of Ashland County
Training School Begins July 10th

The third annual summer session of
the Ashland County Training School
for teachers, Mellen, Wis, will open
next Monday, July 10th and continue
for six weeks. These sessions give the
teachers of Ashland and adjacent
counties an opportunity to do work for
renewing or raising the grade of their
certificate, for securing training school
credits, or for a general professional
review. High school students may
enroll for the purpose of securing
training school credits or, with the
permission of the high school principal
work off high school failures.
For any information concerning the
school address Principal G, E. Hulten,
Mellsn, Wis.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
Indians to Seek Redress
Y lss In Local Matters
VIII Make Fight to Right Existing Con-
ditiOnS Here
aim That Present Condition; Are Worst Experienced
Since Time of Beginning

many opportunities common to a
community of like size are rapidly
passing, Wilde it may be said that it
is an eleventh hour proposition, but
the "motto" better late than never,
will be acted on. Preliminary work
has been taken, and committee has
has been appointed who will arrange
for a general council, and to notify
all members of this band to attend
said council, notice being sent out to
all out side resident members of this
band, every effort will be made to
make this movement the success it
deserves, it is hoped this will be the
greatest council ever held in recent
years. Following is copy of notice
being sent out to members Of the
Bad River Band of Chippewa Indians.
NOTICE.
Odanah,i Wis, June-1916
At meeting of representative In
dians Of this Band on the Bad River
Reservation, committee of three was
appointed to call a general council Of
the Band, they were further author
lied and directed to proclaim the 9Th
day Of July A. D., 1916, as the day
Set for the general council, and to
notify all the members of the La
Pointe Band of Chippewa Indians.
In compliance with the above men
toned council, ycusare hereby urgent
ly requested to attend said council at
which time important business pre-
tanning to the interest Of the whole
Band will be acted on, further you are
earnestly requested by the undersigned
to invite every member in the vicinity
where you live to attend (the eighth
day of July 1916, the day set for the
council.
=, James White
C. E. Morrison
Sam F. Denomie
Members of the committee
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
.IDIAN PRIEST
IN PULPIT
hippewa Tribesman Says Mis-
sionary Work Should
Ii. Begin At Home.

Missionary work should begin at
Rome, according to Rev. Father Philip
Eiordon, who preached at the Sacred
Heart Cathedral at Superior. Father
eiordon is full blooded Indian and
Rne of the two Indian priests in the
United States. He is former Odanah
\ 10y and was graduated from The
schools at East End, St. Thomas col
ege, st. Paul and the American col
] ege at Rome. Since his ordination a
ew years ago he has been engaged In
missionary work among the people Of
his own race in the Superior diocese
Ind in other parts of the country. He
Recently conducted a campaign in Ok
ahoma and Arkansas.
"Instead of sending thousands OF
| ollars to Africa and China much
ould be done with the money along
Missionary lines in our own country"
keclared Father Gordon. To advance
christianity those who claim to be
|}ood christians should live a clean
loral and Christian life. The example
ct by one living illustration is far
.reater than S100 spent in literature.
81 have found in Indian communi-
II es where labored that we mission
lies have two-fold task. First we
Just educate the whites in the i'm
sediate vicinity, then the Indians. The
,lite people are often times bigoted
Id their influences on the Indians
| 4 yndicap our work. The Indians usual
\ contract association with white
fople of lower class and are cor
bted. So you see we have bigger
vk then the mere teaching to In
II
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07

cast week the Jail here was broken INTO.
is is the elimination OF too much
Am II policy by certain people in charge
affairs here from which policy strong
ling HIS heen aroused among the people
are now up in arms against the treat
1t that exists for them and the affair last
k wa, only the beginning of campaign
will not cease, to right the tyranical
of persons that believe they are in
,e from Indian censorship. The Ir-
Agent will be asked to request the re-
Al Immediately of local officials and in
of his failure to so do an appeal will
ken to Washington in the matter.
begins to look that the Indians here
ow alive to the discrimination against
and a general clean up looks com h:s
way.
Odanah Wis, June 80, 1916.
has long been felt by the Indians
he Bad River Reservation that, it's
test need is an organized body
powered by the Band to act for and
is behalf, many of the important
mess matters connected with this
.ervation can not be successfully
died by their unweildly councils
ch require at least couple OF
sks to call together at considerable
Ssnse to the. individual, Indian living
side of the Reservation.
movement is now under way by
III it is hoped to organize govern
body, just what form will be taken
not be said at this time, but, it is
mated to be the wish of some,
4 a committee or board be vested
n authority to attend to all the
Iiness pertaining to this Reserva-
I. =
Many abuses go unquestioned for
reason that no one has authority
.ept as it may effect the individual,
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07

PaWIlckl; Pepln, A. 4. Smith,; Wau
paca, C. F. Crane; Clark, VIM. Hunt
ley; Burnett, DIR. E. I. Bunker; Polk
F. A. Partlow; Bayfield,, John O'Sulli
van; Baron, j. X. Nelson; Lafayette
Geo1 ge Ward; Adams, w. jackson
Bell; Crawford, DR.. J. L. Seaman
Iowa, J. H. Horn; Oneida, Arthur Tay.
lor; st. Croix, G. Ross; Outagamie, M
Lpckery; Waushara, w. A. Roblier;
Sawyer, w. V. Cilverthorn; Wood, R
j.. Strauss; Langlade, Edward Cody;
Price, A. E. Krauth; Dunn, Ben Car
ter; Sauk, DR.. D. M. Kelley; Vernon
r. M. Grimsrud; Juneau, A. D. Gill;
Villas, Mart Hirzel; ; Walworth, Jay
Page; Pierce, J. E. Foley; Manitowoc
: Gust Kirst; Washington, A. J. Hem
my; Grant, r. A. Watkins.
"Some of these write that they
signed after consulting with members
Of. their committee. Others, write
shat they signed personally, while Mr..
Watkins writes that he has resigned
Ind no one has been chosen to take
his place.
Heretofore I have received numer-
Gus letters from individual democrats
from all sections of the state urging
me to become candidate for governo.
Ind pledging their support. To ali
such letters, while appreciating keen
iy their words of friendship and good
will, l have invariably replied that |
could not see my way clear to take the
course suggested and have refused to
consider entering Ahe race for the
nomination. Butsthis call coming as
It does from two-thirds of the heads
Of democratic county committees, the
men who are on the firing line of
democracy, takes an altogether new
aspect. 1t is not merely an expression
Of personal friends but it is the ex-
preston of the leadership of organized
democracy, 1t reflects in large
measure the wishes and desires of tht
large mass of democratic voters.
"It appeals to me therefore as cal:
TO duty, to work, to service, by the
great body of official leaders of the
local democracy in the interests of the
local citizenship. 1t is a call that I
could not personally refuse. Placing
as it does upon me a great response
bility and solemn duty / neverthe-
less gladly enlist in the cause and
comply with the request to enter as a
candidate for governor.
"The list of chairmen and demo-
vratic county organizations signing
this request upon me includes, as can
be seen, the strongest democratic
counties in Wisconsin and in deciding
to enter the race as requested I would
be unmindful of the representative
character of the call from the official
heads of so many democratic county
organizations, if did not extend here
with these men my appreciation of
their manifestation in this way of
confidence, friendship and good will. l
will submit shortly platform of prin-
ciples to the voters of Wisconsin,"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
Announces His Candidacy For
The GOvernOrShip
Action Comes As A Result of Call From
Leading Democrats of State

MADISON, Wis, July8.-Burt Will
liams, formerly Of Ashland and one Of
the best known democrats of the state,
has announced his candidacy for
the governorship. This action comes
as the result of a call from leading
democrats of the state, which was
presented to Mr.. Williams about a
week ago. The call bears the approval
Of the chairman of the leading demo-
cratic county organizations of the
state.
"It appeals to me as, a call to duty,
to work, to service by the great body
of official leaders of the local demo-
cracy in the interests Of the whole citi-
zenship," says Mr.. Williams in his
announcement. placing as it does
upon me a great responsibility
and q solemn duty, I nevertheless
gladly enlist in the cause and comply
with the request to enter as a candi-
Iate for governor"
Leading Wilson Man.
Mr.. Williams is recognized as one
of the leading Wilson men of the state.
He was born at Berlin, Wis, Sept. g.
1871, and was educated in the public
schools Of Berlin. In 1890 he moved to
Ashland and became connected with
the Daily News, and later was editor
and publisher. He has been identified
with the democratic party and at one
time was a candidate for lieutenant
governor. AS mayor of Ashland fol
eight years his work attracted atten-
ton and he became familiar figure
at municipal gatherings over the state.
Following the election of President
Wilson, Williams was appointed in
ternal revenue collector for the west
ern district of Wisconsin, a position
which he still holds.
His Announcement.
His announcement today follows:
"To the public week ago there
was submitted to me the following
call:
">'To Burt Williams-As democrat
particularly interested in having
strong, enthusiastic leadership in the
coming campaign for the democratic
party in my county, especially desir-
GUS of having the democrats of Wis
consin select as their standard bearer
in this campaign candidate in thor
ough sympathy with modern demo-
cracy, one who intimately knows Wis
consin and her problems, who is capa-
BILE, conscientious and courageous,
hereby request and urge you to be-
come a candidate for the democratic
nomination for governor
"This call bears the approval of a
large majority of all of the members
of the democratic county committee of
Ashland county and chairmen of
democratic county committees as fol-
lows: Jefferson, j. F. Schreiner
Winnebago, F. J. Keefe; Marathon, F.
J. O'Connor; Fond du Lac, B. Hust-
ing; Chippewa, j. F. Pruecher; Port
age, ]. w. Brown; Kenosha, J. c.
Slater; Green, George Schneider; Eau
Claire, Peter Schlosser; Iron, H.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
Over 200 Indians Go Through An.
cient Steps While 5000
Whites Look On.

In gaudy war paint and ceremonial
costume more than 200 Indians, led
by Chief Grow Foot, Chief Big Moose,
John Livingston of Solon Springs and
several chiefs from Odanah reserva-
ton, danced the war dance, accom-
panied by the rattle of the tom-tom
and their own war cries. This revival
of the war dance was witnessed by
more than 5000 people who spent the
Fourth at the Springs, and it proved
the chief attraction of the day.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
WILLIAMS FOR GOVERNOR
ODANAH DEFEATED
JULY FOURTH GAME
To My Indian Friends

While suffering incarceration a
! Madison, | had been following closely
the news items relating to the Mexi
1 can situation, and my Indian ancestra
sympathieS and sentiments were quite
aroused. And in comemoration to the
\ Fourth of July, ] thought it would bt
] fitting to write short article com.
/ menting on publis history that many
OF our Indian friends are not aware
of.
You Mr.. Indian kindly take to mind
that your ancestors and many of you
today, are more patriotic than ou1
present day soldier because you die
not need to volunteer to defend the
country that was once your own but
now of hyphenated citizens. But dc
not let me be understood to mean
that We would not stand side by side
with any and all citizens that are en-
joying this land of the free.
Historical facts are, had it not been
for the Indian tactics in early war
fare between the colonists and after
wards between the French and the
English with the InGian assistance on
the side of the French and had it not
been for the defeat of Braddock by
the Indians, the colonists would never
have had the courage to declare their
independence. and establish this gov
eminent.
1t is also fact that the tactics Of
warfare today are copied from the In
.dlans IN almost every successful man
leuvere that the courage of the Indians
was the ccurgae of this country for
their spirit and determination entered
into the hearts and minds of the colo
|nlsts, and that of other citizens later
ON. In every war that has occurred
the Indian was or has been there to do
real defencing tactics more especially
in the Revolutionary and the war of
1872, and by this article l want to
reflect that in this great week which
-is partially cut by the celebration of
independence, we have noble indians.
IN otif federal prisons Esllsf are not
there upon convictions and We have
white yiolators enjoying freedom
without due process of law. have
very frequently been asked why our
Indian people take only half hearted
interest. to exercise their rights to
vote. &t!.s~
Without, any information we can
say, that much of this situation is due
to broken promises, as can produce
written pledges that were broken. So
the results are "What is the Use".
You people will this fall and forever
be approached by s.. candidates for
office OF office seekers that are gifts
by vote. Do not be persuaded by
promises, out govern your decision,
from your own actual experience. 1t
is from this stand ppint of broken
promises and similar facts that I sug-
gest and ask as a special appeal to
give the matter much consideration as
your vote is your own legal weapon
and that the use of it you are helping
to fight the political battle for the
good of your beloved country, state
and community.
Your friend
II John ]. Doherty
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-07-07
Back From The East.

Gee. o. Day returned the first of the
week from Washington, D. c., where
he went on business. Mr.. Day will
shortly leave for Dakota where he is
in the Government service.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-11

ed from parties who were pres
ent as the trial progressed, The
defense may bring in evidence to
overcome this.
1t may be the end of the week
before a verdict is had if then,
for the taking of testimony will
hardly be finished today and it is
expected that the lawyers will re-
quire a day or two for their argu-
ments before the jury. Hence,
there is a possibility that the case
will not go to the jury before
next week.
Regardless of what the verdict
will be, it is a case that has excit-
ed more general interest in the
county than any other in recent
years.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-11
REPORTS ON VERDUN
FIGHT CONFLICTING
Germans Claim to Have Taken
Much New Groud, but
French Deny it

London, England, May 9-The
White Star liner Cymric, which
was torpedoed yesterday after
noon presumably off the Irish
coast, sank early today. She was
bound from New York for Liver
pool with a large cargo of war
materials and a crew of about 100
men, all of whom were saved ex-
cept five killed in the engine room
which was hit by the torpedo. The
Cymric, as reported by the Amer
lean consul at Queenstown, is re-
ported to have been in. admiralty
service.
What seems to be the most de-
termined effort yet made by the
crown prince to break through
and capture Verdun is now in
progress. Heavy guns are per-
sistently pounding the defense of,
the fortress and bombardments
of unprecedented violence are be-
ing followed by attacks in great
force. After their initial success
es at Hill 304 and between Douau-
mont and Haudremont, however,
the Germans have failed to make
progress, according to Paris,
which announces the complete re-
pulse on Hill 304 at 3 o'clock this
morning. Near Thiacourt the
French have again been counter
attacking and have succeeded in
winning back more of the ground
the Germans took in starting
their new drive.
Intense artillery activity else
where and southeast of Verdun
leads to an expectation that the
Germans may have in mind an at
tempt to push back the French
right flank here, simultaneously
with the effort to accomplish a
like object with the other flank.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-11
STREET WORK
Paving of Marian Avenue and
TAYLOR Street to be Pushed

The paving of Marian avenue
and Taylor street with asphalt,
the plan originally fathered by
Hon. VIM. M. Written and made
possible through his efforts, is to
be pushed along as rapidly as
possible. Already some idea may
be had of the fine appearance
these streets will put up when fin
ished from a view of those por-
lions along which the curbing has
already been placed. When com
pleted, Punta Gorda will have
two mighty fine streets, something
to boast about.
1t is in a boastful way that this
mention is made, although the
street improvement work is an
item of the most valuable news
here today. With sidewalks now
laid southwest of the Methodist
church and the curbing that is In
position, persons have been lead
to remark that upon the compile
ton of even a part of the street
people seeing the great improve,
ment it will be, will petition fol
other streets to be improved in
the same way.
A major part of the storm sew,
ers have been laid, several blocks
of curbing are in, the asphalt and
machinery are on the way here
and the laying of asphalt will be
started within thirty days.
But in Boosting about the i'm,
provement, it is but just to place
credit where credit is duet was
IN a platform "asphalt streets
hat Mr. Written was elected 9
ity councilman and we will soor
ave the asphalt streets.