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Name	Loveless, Robert
Othernames	Bob Loveless Robert Franklin Loveless
Born	07/04/1872
Birthplace	Balsam Lake , WI
Deceased	10/23/1942
Deceased where	Manitowish Waters, WI
Mother	Mary
Father	J.R. Loveless
Spouse	Hulda Swain
Children	Leona Loveless Ella Loveless Kassien Lloyd Loveless Dolly Loveless Tirpe
Relationships	Cousin: Marvin Loveless ( verify this); Robert had a nephew Marvin who married Dorothy Johnson, mother to Bev Trapp. Uncle: Oliver Loveless; Aunt: Clara in Watersmeet Siblings: Josephine, Milton, Evaline (aka Eva), Alonzo (aka Lon), Delila Eva married Neal LaPorte
Notes	Buried in Woodruff cemetery

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1. 1936 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1936 Vacation Days brochure including a narrative on Peter Vance and the fish hatchery

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2. An article detailing "almost forgotten" businesses and locations in Manitowish and Manitowish Waters as reported by historian Michael Dunn. 10/2004 - Dunn's notes begin in Manitowish and travel south on Highway 51 including downtown Manitowish Waters.

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3. Article reporting the arraignment of Robert Loveless for unlawful possession of liquor. 7/27/1934 - Iron County Miner (Hurley)

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4. Betzer's Alder Lake Resort. Includes photos, advertisements, brochure, obituary for Ray Betzer and brief history of the property. ca 1937-1970 - Ray Betzer purchased the property from Robert Loveless and originally advertised it as "Cottages in the Pine Woods". After his death in 1970 Ray's sister Evelyn Ethel inherited the property. Dan Fox helped her manage it from 1974- early 1980s. In July 1986 the property was sold to former guests Dick and Muriel Henske and was converted to private residences.

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6. Brief biography of Robert Loveless, Manitowish Waters pioneer 1924 - Taken from the book History of Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas Counties published in 1924

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7. Constructing Robert Loveless' Virgin Forest Pavilion on Alder Lake ca 1923-1924 - Built by Palmer Hanson, this dance hall was 6030 sq. ft. and could hold up to 500 people. The lumber used in its construction was all milled at the Loveless sawmill.

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8. Dolly Tirpe Remembers Manitowish Waters- a 1999 two-part Lakeland Times newspaper feature story by Joyce Laabs. 1871-1998 - Dolly recounts the story of her father Robert Loveless, an early settler and entrepreneur in the area. She shares stories and information about her husband and children as well. Included in the record is a page from her journal of recollections detailing much the same information as in the newspaper article.

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9. General history of Manitowish Waters published in the Vilas County News Review Centennial Edition 2/19/1986. 1890-1937 - 1911-1930s: Logging and local sawmills 1890s-1911: First area resorts 1927: Established Town of Spider Lake 1920s-1930s: Town Hall, School, Cemetery, Fish Hatchery 1934: Dillinger gang at Little Bohemia 1937: Became Town of Manitowish Waters

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10. Headquarters for Virgin Forest Park resort 1929-1935 - Built by Robert Loveless in 1929 after the family home on Alder Lake was destroyed by fire. The family lived in the back; there was a tavern and small grocery store in the front. This was the "headquarters" for resort guests. At the time the location was on Highway 10. Current address is 5190 Townline Road. In 1935 the Loveless moved this establishment to Highway 51.

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11. Historical overview of Manitowish Waters published in the 2013 and 2014 Chamber of Commerce guides.

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13. Live From Virgin Forest Park! by Kay Krans 1923-1940 - An article about the dance pavilion, Virgin Forest Park, on Alder Lake.

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14. Loveless' Virgin Forest Park resort complex on Highway 10 1929-1935 - This site had the main building housing the office, small store, tavern and family living quarters. Loveless also built a few cabins and a campground at this location. The bear cage can be seen in the photo. There were also cabins and a dance pavilion on Alder Lake. Current address is 5190 Townline Road. In 1935 Loveless moved this establishment and his Alder Lake sawmill to Highway 51.

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16. Michael Dunn III "A Look Back" historical overview of Manitowish Waters published in the 1987-1992 Chamber of Commerce guides. 1600-1999 - The overview covers the period from the 1600s to 1999. The document discusses the Chippewa Indians, logging, resorts, tourism, summer homes, fishing, agriculture and economic and business development. Attached are two documents, both with the same text. One history has images embedded and the other is text only.

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17. Newspaper advertisement listing Virgin Forest Park for sale. 4/17/1926 - Chicago Tribune

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18. Newspaper advertisements for Virgin Forest Park dance pavilion. 7/9/1924 - 6/2/1927 - Ads in the Ironwood Daily Globe for Robert Loveless' Virgin Forest Park dance pavilion.

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19. Newspaper obituaries for Robert and Hulda Loveless and a clipping reporting death of their 10 year old son, Lloyd. Included are clippings announcing Hulda's second marriage and an obituary for Hulda's father, William Swain. - Robert's date of death:- 10/23/1942; Hulda remarries- 7/1946; Hulda's date of death- 12/28/1949; Lloyd's date of death- 3/18/1920; William Swain date of death- 11/1928

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20. Robert Loveless and friends playing instruments in front of the "headquarters" (tavern, office, living quarters) for Virgin Forest Park resort. 1930s - Located on Highway 51

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