Letter From Theodore in the Klondike Region
From Dawson in December 1898 Theodore Cook reports long workdays from a six-man cabin on Bonanza Creek with 100 feet of trenching, thirteen bedrock holes, and heavy hauling by dog team. He details harsh weather, scarce mail, and travel to Dawson for supplies, mentioning mates Ashall and Miurt and fellow miners on nearby creeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Theodore
Klondike Region
Dawson
Drax
California
Facoma
Mike
Bonanza
Ashall
Sulphur Creek
Miurt
Quartz Creek
Mining life in Dawson and Bonanza camps amid gold fever
The writer notes four thousand to five thousand men leaving camps for winter, gold remains the focus with many claims selling for high sums yet often worthless due to costs. Prospects of wealth clash with hard living, food shortages, and severe cold as eyeing Eldorado at Bonanza and nearby creeks.
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Matt
Ashall
Sanstrom
John
Dominion
Selwyn River
Dawson
Pat Galven
Dyne
Skaguty
Bonanza
Rocky Mountains
Andy Sheridan
Wanted trustworthy persons to manage our business
Advert asks for qualified locals to handle home based office work with a fixed salary of $900 yearly plus expenses. Provides monthly allowance and references, with a request to send return envelope to Herbert E. Hess, Chicago. Also offers weekly Theone and St. Louis Globe-Democrat deliveries for a year at $1.75.
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Herbert E. Hess
Preat
Dept. M
Chicago
The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Word of Mouth and Law in Hoosier Life
An old adage urges choosing company wisely as it reflects on character. The piece discusses newspaper advertising, fish law ambiguities in Indiana, licensing exams for teachers, and civic patriotism urging loyalty to one’s town and fair talk about neighbors and competitors.
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Philadelphia
Notice to Non-Residents in Miami Circuit Court
In Miami Circuit Court April Term 1899 No 4743 Elizabeth Sloppy plaintiff vs Catherine Lewis Jacob Sloppy Sarah M Shireman Lydia A Ray William H Sloppy Mary J Friend Francis M Moody Alfred Eikenberry administrator of David Sloppy deceased defendants. Defendants Catherine Lewis Sarah M Shireman Lydia A Ray and William H Sloppy are non residents and must appear May 8 1899 to plead in answer or demurrer or case will proceed in their absence. Clerk Cuas R Hughes. Attorney T D W Manchester. Peru Indiana.
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State of Indiana
Miami County
Miami Circuit Court
Catherine Lewis
Jacob Sloppy
Sarah M. Shireman
Lydia A. Ray
William H. Sloppy
Mary J. Friend
Francis M. Moody
Alfred Eikenberry
David Sloppy
Sarah M Shireman
Indiana
Peru
Cuas
R. Hughes
Miami
T. D. W. Manchester
Opera Drug Store Keeps Beggs Gherryu Gough Syrup
A cautious mother notes the need for Beggs Gherryu Gough Syrup to treat a sudden cold that may develop into croup. Delays are dangerous, so the Opera Drug Store keeps it on hand for quick access.
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Opera
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Denver Tribune
C. Norais
Norris & WO
Alfred Woolley
Zy, Publishers
Denver
Geeting
State Superintendent of
Elizabeth Sloppy
SFAL
Loewenthal
Klothiers
North Br’dw
Y, Peru, Ind
Oan
Wim. Kessler & Bro
Albert Fouts
Clement
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