A petty chief of the Red Lake band. Died some years ago at a very old age. Was a great hunter, and farmed considerably also. Was much respected by the Red Lake bands, and especially so by the whites.
1073. Me-jaw-key-osh. Something in the Air Gradually Falling to the Earth.Red Lake.
A brave but recently made a chief of the Red Lake Chippewas, and is ranked as the very bravest of all his tribe. Had always been accustomed to fight the Sioux, but after the massacre of 1862-'63 re-organized and led a small party of from six to ten of his bravest men against them every summer for some time, killing with his own hand fifteen of their enemies and bringing home their scalps. Was a crafty warrior and knew well how to slay his foe without losing his own life. He still lives, farming and hunting for a living, and is a man of great influence in his band.
1074. Essiniwub Ogwissun. The Son of Essiniwub.Red Lake.
A quiet, peaceable young man, never on the war-path, peace having been declared with the Sioux before he came of age.
1075. Maiadjiaush. Something Beginning to Sail Off.Red Lake.
A brave residing at Red Lake. His father was a chief and his younger brother the present head chief of the Red Lake band. Ten years ago had the reputation of being a bad man, and has the same suspicion still hanging about him; is ill-natured, cross-grained, and always striking and quarrelling with his fellow-Indians.
1076. Naboniqueaush. A Yellow-haired One Sailing Along.Red Lake.
1077. Tibishko-biness. Like a Bird.Red Lake.
A petty chief and brother of Bad Boy. Has often fought the Sioux as a leading brave. Hunts for a living, while his family cultivates corn and potatoes. Is a good speaker and much respected by the Red Lakes.