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f%&r^pF*iFi*r*? JP^ ^yp^ v f+^v* Justice and Fair Dealing for every Indian who desires to beoome a good Citizen. Vol. XVllll. THE TOMAHAWK. Official Organ of the Minnesota Chippewas. B. L. FAIRBANKS ESTATE, Owners. L. LOGAN, Editor and Publisher. Published Weekly at l" Whlte Earth Agency, Minnesota. Entered at the Poetoffice at White Earth, Minn., as mail matter ot the econd class. SUBSCRIPTIOI: SI .18 PER TEAR IN AOVANCt B. FAIRBANKS IS CALLED TO HIS JINAL REWARD. Prominent Menbe of the Minnesota'Chip- pewas Succumbs to Heart After Lingering'Illness. Benjamine L. Fairbanks, owner of this publication and Presi dent and senior member of the B. L. Fairbanks Co., conducting stores at White Earth, Red Lake, Cross Lake, Ponsford, Beaulieu and Naytahwausb, died at his home here at 9:45 P. M., Friday October 28th, of heart disease, after an illness extending over two months. Mr. Fairbanks was in the 67th year of his age. Mr. Fairbanks, or "Ben," as he was more familiarly known among hismany friends and acquaintances, was born at Crow Wing, one of the early frontier trading posts, located near the' present site of the flourishing city of Brainerd on November 4, 1855. He was vthe son of George Fairbanks and Margaret Neveux. His grand father was John H. Fairbanks, a member of the famous Fairbanks family, who was born in "The Cbazy," New York, July 27, 1798, who died at White Earth, April 20, 1880, and who early emigrated to the north west and entered in the fur trade with the American Fur Co., and also the John Jocob Astor Co. His son, George, the father of the subject of this sketch, was also numbered among the early fur traders, having posts at Leech Lake and White Earth. During "Ben's" early boyhood he used- to drive team and haul freight from St. Paul to supply his father's trading posts. After his father's death, which occurred ^Dec. 22,1878, be became associ ated with his cousin, Clement G. Fairbanks,, in the trading business at Leech Lake and also with his brother, George A. Fairbanks, at r/White Earth. Following the death of bis cousin abd brother he took charge and conducted the trading business at both the' posts men tioned. In 1908 the "B. L. Fair banks Co." was organized and at the time ofti*i8death the company was operating Hm six or seven stores and enjoying a prosperous business. In a sonse of the word Mr. Fairbanks was a self-made man, having been born and reared* on the very threshold of the wilder ness, he was handicapped in being deprived of the splendid school facilities now being enjoyed by the youths of the land, and with ooly the early Indian mission schools available he practically acquired only the megre rudiments of a limited education. However, he possessed grit, patience and determination and which aided materially to his successful and prosperous business ventures. He was taken sick about two months ago and for some time he was confined to .bis bed a short time ago he seemed to have over come the more serious stage of his affliction and he ventured to take an occasional walk to his store and the village. These efforts were apparently too much for an already weakened physical condition and a relapse soon mani fested itself and from that time on the course of the insideous disease developed rapidly. For several days previous to his death he lapsed into frequent delirum and which continued until 9:45 P. M. Friday evening^ when his spirit passed into the mystic peacef ullness of the great beyond. He was widely known for his earnest activities and endeavors to better aod elevate the downtrod den condition of his people, the Minnesota Chippewas, and he gave freely of his time and means to assure, in a progressive and in tellectual sense, the best interests of the Indians in' general. And whenever it came to a question of finds to meet pressing financial heeds and advancing measures or litigation, advocated by the General Council, "Ben" was never found wanting in efforts to advance needed funds and, at the time of his death, if a proper compilation of all funds contributed^through his generous liberality were footed up it would run up to several thousand dollars. And we venture the assertion that among many of the reservation people, such as lived in the neighborhood of his trading posts, when need and wriut urged them to seek relief at his hands, were never permitted to go away hungryv Some eight or ten years ago* in company with several other pro gressive members of the Chippewa people, steps were taken for the organizationrof the General Coun cil, Minnesota. Chippewas, and which has since developed into a most potent factor for the general betterment of conditions among the Chippewas and the Indians in general. At the time of his death he was a member of the Executive and Legislative Committees of the General Council, which today enjoys a credible recognition before Congress, likewise a large measure of consideration at the hands of the officials of the Indian Bureau. At his bedside, when he died, were gathered the following mem bers of his family: B. S. Fair banks, White Earth Sherman Fairbanks, Beaulieu Gustavo P. and Everette W. Fairbanks, Federal Dam Mrs. Nellie Fair banks, White Earth Mrs Alice Lego, and Mrs. Grace E. Ostrom, Waubun Mrs Annie Williams, St. Paul, and Miss Flossie. There are also two brothers who survive him Robert S. Fairbanks, of White Earth, and Seymour Fair banks of Bed Lake. Following the death ofMr. Gas. H. Beaulieu, he acquired owner ship of THE TOMAHAWK and fi nanced and operated -that staunch yfe!!K fr^3._jSf' and fearless publication of Indian Requiscat in peace. (7 J^Si ^jts-^lgrfs rights and justice to the present time and, it may be added 'that TH|J TOMAHAWK will continue pub lication and its advocacy of the rights of the Chippewas and the Indians in general as heretofore. He never hesitated to publish to the world the wrongs and injustice suffered by the Indiai* through the inconsistent policies 0i the government, and in this respect he neither asked or plead foi favors, in a word be, like ail othej| intelligent aod progressive Chi pewas, only demanded what Is justly due them in a sense of right and justice and" to be accorded tqe courtesy becoming the 100' per cent American citizen. In this respect he did not always meet tie sanction of government officials and, the fact is to be regretted,,. THE TOMAHAWK. OFFICIAL ORGAN O TH6 MINNESOTA CHIPPEWAS Truth tetore Favor." Tabor The active pall bearers were George Hamilton, Peter Mc Dougall, J. H. McCart, W. B. Carman, of Detroit Tbeo. H. Beaulieu and O. W. Dummert, of White Earth, The honorary pall bearers were comnosed of old and intimate friends of the deceased and consisted of R. P. Fairbanks, Michael LaChappelle, John B. Fairbanks, Albert Fairbanks, J. J. Fairbanks and W. D. Aspin wall. Among the many floral tributes, tendered by the hands of kind and devoted friends was a large wreath with the Masonic symbol *"G" resting in the center, the gift of Mr. Webster Ballinger, Washing ton, D. C, bearing the teuder message"To my good and es* teemed friend." Another beauti ful floral creation came from, the hands of Mr. Sherman Finch, Pres. Of thd Finch, VanSlyck & McConville, wholesale house, St. Paul, and a beautiful floral tribute from the boys of White Earth, and there were many other beautiful floral tributes, in fact the casket was completely buried in beautiful floral gifts. The funeral was one of the most largely attended in the history of White Earth. Practically every resident of the village as well as from the surrounding country was in at tendance. The public school of the" village was given a half holiday and the faculty and pupils joined in the procession to the grave. A large delegation from the Mahno men Lodge were in attendance. Everybody knew "Ben" and his familiar figure, his greeting smile and cheerful laugh will be sadly missed and not *oon forgotten, Verily, a good man has gone from amongst us and of him it may well be said that "the world was made better for him having lived in it." mm White Earth, Becker County, Minnesota, Thursday, November 3, 1921, No. 28 Armistice Day. November ilth. Will Be Observed White Earth, Ex-Service Men Will Be Feted. in Armistice Day will be properly observed here. Friday, November 11th. Preparations are being made by members of the Legion aire arid the leading citizens of the village of the village to have a genuine' get-together social time." The programme will consist of a big feed at the noon hour and which will take place in the old Industrial Hall (day school build- ing.) Addresses will be made by prominent speakers. In the even ing there will be a grand dance in many of his own people ofvfa\'"*r----... iu opposed him, but had the sincerity '*!'T of his conscientious motives and convictions been better understood volumes of praise would be add#d to the memory of his name. He was a member of Mt. Lodge, A. F. A. M., Detroit, Minnesota, and the members of that body came up and assisted in the funeral obsequies. He w$* laid to rest in St. Columbus Episcopal mission cemetery, beside his father and mother, and othejp members of his family who had, preceded him. Rev. E. C. Kah O Sed, assisted by Rev. W. 1_ Boyle, conducted the funeral ser vices, and the Rt. Rev. G. Gh Bennett, Co-Adjutor Bishop, Epis copal Diocese of Duluth preached a most impressive funeral oration,. Mr: George Bush, Master of Mt. Tabor Lodge, A. F. A. M., Deit troit, Minn., conducted the beauti ful Ma8onicjfuneral^ej^cejfttJfcft grave. bl *W hall., Anid"yofu* may depend on the very best of musical service. The ladies auxiliary will serve a eolation during the evening. There will also be Indian dancing in the new sextagon dance hall. All the buddies are expected to wear their kahki uniforms just tbe same as they used to "over there." A- general invitation is cordially extended to all neighbor ing buddies to come and join in the festivities of the occasion. So be preparedT to come and bring your sister or somebody else's sister, forget your troubles and join the buddies in the enjoyment of a bully good" time. You will never forgive yourself is you miss this occasion. Subscribe for THE TOMAHAWK, $1.50 per year in advance. Isn't This True? (By Broken Wing Bird) You know, and I know, everybody knows, that no Indian tribe anywhere in tho United States feels that it has had a satis factory adjustment of its affairs. There is no Indian tribe and hardj ly no Indian but has their griev ance. But anyoae with common sense and a sane thinking cap on his head ought also to know that not only is this true but it will always be true unless we can go about our tribal business in a more business-like, sensible, fair and honest way. and I am thinking of the deplorable straits the La Pointe Band of Lake Superior Chippewas are in. Their political canoe is being paddleAxtver some pretty rough waters ftwd rapidlv approaching rougher waters. There are two men in the canoe and one of them is so fat and he weights it down so that there are times when they have nearly become submerged, and then, neither one of the men know how to handle the oars and their little canoe is thrown first this way and then that and they (Continued on 4th page.) 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Years of experience in buy' ing and setting groceries has* taught us that the public want the besta Our shelves are always full of pure, fresh and up-to date Gro- ceries, which we give to our customers at the lowest possible price. Our line of Men's and Women's Wearing Apparel" Boots and Shoes is complete and up-to-date "Buy where the buying is'good." Pome In and see what great buying power a little money will have in this up-to-date store. The B. L. FAIRBANKS Co. White Earth, Minnesota. u^soTAs Published in behalf of, and to secure the we/fare of the Indians of the United States. The Society Of AMERICAN INDIANS. A NATIONAL OBGANIZATION 'j AMERICANS OrgaaUed at Ohio State University^) APRIL* 1811. MEMBERSHIP Active-Including Magazine,&i.50 annually.% Junior ActiveIndiana under 21 years of age. Including Maga zine, $2.00 annually. Without Magazine, $1.00 annually. Application for membership should be made to the Secretary-Treasur er, Society of American Indians, 711 20th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Information regarding the Society will be cheerfully furnish ed upon inquiry to the Secretary Treasurer, Washington^ D. C. THOMAS L. SLOAN, President, 3459 Macomb St., N. W., Washington, D. C. When Visiting Fargo EAT AT Pearl's Lunch 527 BROADWAY. Just 4 doorB noith of Ford Building. Fargo, N. D. Now is the time subscription. it to pay that i fcc i* tfi *fflr