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Indian "Wike Lily" died

DT Data Page #: 
106
Newspaper: 
Weely Humboldt Times
Newspaper Date: 
4/10/1902
Page #: 
4
Column: 
3
Item Type: 
Death report
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TEXT: 
Indian "Wike Lily" died. One of the best & well know Indians of south humboldt county. He was a guide for the soldiers & Indian fighters. Had always remained loyal to the whites. He was nearly 100 yrs old. He always addresses a crowd on July 4 in his native tongue. He was considered by Indians of this area as council & doctor of marked ability. Also Pierce Asbil, being seriously ill, was moved to the county hospital.
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"Wike Lily"