Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-05-20
SILETZ

At meeting called by the Superin-
tendent for the purpose Of determining
the names of those entitled to partici-
pate in the payment soon to be made
the Indians Of the confederated tribes
of Indians assembled in the Govern.
ment school house al the Agency at
o'clock P. M. Tuesday, May IL, 1921.
The meeting was called to order by
Supt. Edwin l.. Chalcraft, who in a
very plain and simple manner stated
the object of the meeting. Archie
johnson was elected interpreter. On
the stage were seated the Superintend-
ent, his clerk, Chas. Larson and the
interpreter. In the house were about
100 indians representing the various
tribes brought upon the reservation in
1857. After the reading of the roll by
the interpreter the Superintendent
called for any person to submit names
Of those not on the roll but thought
entitled to be on, and several names
were proposed In order to be fair
and to let the Indians handle the busi-
ness as far as possible the Superinten-
dent suggested that committee Of
Indians be elected to pass upon the
names of those who the committee
thought ought to be placed upon the
roll On motion the following CON-
mittee was elected by The house: HOxie
Simmons, Alfred Lane, William Met
calf, Arthur Bensell, Homer Evens,
John Adams. Alec Catfish, Norman
Strong, Archie Johnson. Mrs. Alec Cat
FISH and Thomas Mcdonald. Hoxie
Simmons suggested that as the women
had the franchise and all the rights
the men have, she should be represent
ON he committee. Mr.. Simmons was
made chairman OF the committee
This committee will pass upon all mat
ters pretaining to the payroll until It
Is finished. After the general meeting
the committee went into an executive
session and 1t Is reported that a major
1ty OF those names submitted were
passed ON favorably, and 1t is now a
question for the authorities at Wash.
ington to make final decision. The
action OF the assembly and the COM
mittee approving the addition OF the
new names to the roll will have weight
with the authorities in Washington In
the fnal settlement. The amount to
be distributed is s41,223.53 and 1t is
reported that there will be about $4,000
for each name on the roll. The meet
ing was very orderly and dignified and
shows that the Indian has made much
progress in the art Of civilization and
Is quite capable of managing his own
affairs.
The Parcel Post social held at the
Government school house on the even
ing OF Friday 18th, was a decided
success both socially and financially.
II had many features that worked out
fine. The fish pond was a busy place
for the little folks and they certainly
had a bushel of fun. Every fish in the
pond was caught and the little fisher
men, both boys and girls, must hav.
caught ten dollars worth Of fish. Every
article was sold in the post-office. The
free delivery stamps and money order
Offices were busy places. The arrival
ard departure of the trains were an
nounced thru megaphone so there
we're no delays or accidents Ice
cream and cake were served and every
one seemed to enjoy this part OF the
program. Several selections were
sung by the High School girls. A
Colored vaudeville put on some stunts
that were really good and amusing and
made decided hit and set every one
laughing. The receipts of the evening
were over $4,000, much better than the
Aid expected. The Ladies' Aid desire
to thank the public for their generous
patronage and all who helped to make
the social success. Siletz has home
talent sufficient to put up good en-.
tertainment at any time desired. Dur
ing the evening the orchestra played
some fine selections that delighted the
audience. Siletz is becomming quite
noted because of its fine social enter
tainments.
The stork has been visiting Siletz