Showing posts with label Chief Shabbona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chief Shabbona. Show all posts
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Illinois' Sesquicentennial in 1968
From the October 10, 2018, MidWeek "Looking Bacl."
1968, 50 Years Ago.
"The DeKalb County Court House in Sycamore has received some outdoor decorations in honor of the 150th 'birthday' of Illinois.
"The Sesquicentennial salute lists Northern Illinois University, the Farm Bureau, barb wire, and the home of Chief Shabbona as unique facets of DeKalb County's history."
--Cooter
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Looking Back to 1941: Chief Shabbona Painting Comes to DeKalb Public Library
From the October 12, 2016, MidWeek "Looking Back."
1941, 75 Years Ago.
"The DeKalb Public Library has a new picture of the famous Indian Chief Shabbona, the gift of Claus Collins, DeKalb township supervisor. The picture is of Chief Shabbona and his first wife, Spotka.
"It is understood that the picture is somewhat rare; Mr. Collins has become greatly interested in the famous Indian chief and has engaged in considerable research. It is learned that he has been able to secure much new information about Shabbona, which has resulted in several controversial matters having been solved to great extent."
Probably in regards to the Chief's land claims.
--DaCoot
1941, 75 Years Ago.
"The DeKalb Public Library has a new picture of the famous Indian Chief Shabbona, the gift of Claus Collins, DeKalb township supervisor. The picture is of Chief Shabbona and his first wife, Spotka.
"It is understood that the picture is somewhat rare; Mr. Collins has become greatly interested in the famous Indian chief and has engaged in considerable research. It is learned that he has been able to secure much new information about Shabbona, which has resulted in several controversial matters having been solved to great extent."
Probably in regards to the Chief's land claims.
--DaCoot
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Looking Back: 1916: Chief Shabbona Wants Compensation for Land Taken
From the June 1, 2016, MidWeek "Looking Back."
1916, 100 Years Ago. Mot-We-Quah, son of Shabonna, late chief of the Pottawatomies, who roved northern Illinois, is seeking compensation from the state for land in DeKalb County said to have been taken long ago without due process of law."
Let's Be Fair About This. --Cooter
1916, 100 Years Ago. Mot-We-Quah, son of Shabonna, late chief of the Pottawatomies, who roved northern Illinois, is seeking compensation from the state for land in DeKalb County said to have been taken long ago without due process of law."
Let's Be Fair About This. --Cooter
Monday, May 23, 2016
Looking Back to 77 Years Ago: What to Do With Chief Shabbona's Old Home
From the October 8, 2014, MidWeek "Looking Back"
October 11, 1939: "Protest against the purchase of the Smith farm of 190 acres, 80 rods east of the village of Shabbona, as a site for an incorrigible boys home was made by Bert Challand, Shabbona Township supervisor. ...He stated that the farm is the site of Chief Shabbona's old home, and advocated that the farm should be purchased by the forest preserve district as a shrine."
--Cooter
October 11, 1939: "Protest against the purchase of the Smith farm of 190 acres, 80 rods east of the village of Shabbona, as a site for an incorrigible boys home was made by Bert Challand, Shabbona Township supervisor. ...He stated that the farm is the site of Chief Shabbona's old home, and advocated that the farm should be purchased by the forest preserve district as a shrine."
--Cooter
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Looking Back: Chief Shabbona's Family Wants Compensation for Land Unjustly Taken
From the April 20, 2016, MidWeek (DeKalb County) "Looking Back."
1916, 100 years ago.
"The visit to Sycamore on January 26 last of John Shabbona, grandson of the famous Indian chief Shabbona, was followed last week by the appearance of Chief Shabbona's daughter, mother of John, and said to be 90 years of age, and Zeboquay, her nurse, and grand-daughters of Shabbona by Maud's sister.
"They again examined the records in the recorder's office, and it is understood that effort will be made to obtain from the government for Shabbona's heirs compensation for the land in the county unjustly taken from Chief Shabbona."
I Wonder How This Came Out? --Cooter
1916, 100 years ago.
"The visit to Sycamore on January 26 last of John Shabbona, grandson of the famous Indian chief Shabbona, was followed last week by the appearance of Chief Shabbona's daughter, mother of John, and said to be 90 years of age, and Zeboquay, her nurse, and grand-daughters of Shabbona by Maud's sister.
"They again examined the records in the recorder's office, and it is understood that effort will be made to obtain from the government for Shabbona's heirs compensation for the land in the county unjustly taken from Chief Shabbona."
I Wonder How This Came Out? --Cooter
Friday, February 5, 2016
Looking Back: 100 Years Ago in DeKalb County, Illinois: An Old-Time Dance and Chief Shabbona
From the February 3, 2016, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Ill.)
1916, 100 years ago: "An old-time dance will be given at Pierre Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 2, under the floor management of August T. Peterson. The Van Dresser Orchestra will furnish the music. All are invited. Tickets 50 cents." I have to sort of wonder what old-time music 100 years ago would be.
Also Feb. 1916 "Chief Shabbona's grandson, John Shabbona, visited this area to obtain a certified copy of the deed by which 'Shab-eh-nay' conveyed for $600, 320 acres of land in this county reserved for him by the government." Was this what the chief got for giving up claims for the land? Was there some question as to the deed's legitimacy?
--Cooter
1916, 100 years ago: "An old-time dance will be given at Pierre Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 2, under the floor management of August T. Peterson. The Van Dresser Orchestra will furnish the music. All are invited. Tickets 50 cents." I have to sort of wonder what old-time music 100 years ago would be.
Also Feb. 1916 "Chief Shabbona's grandson, John Shabbona, visited this area to obtain a certified copy of the deed by which 'Shab-eh-nay' conveyed for $600, 320 acres of land in this county reserved for him by the government." Was this what the chief got for giving up claims for the land? Was there some question as to the deed's legitimacy?
--Cooter
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