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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
5
Local church notices list Advent services, Catholic Feast of St Francis Xavier including 8:00 AM communion mass and 10:30 AM high mass with a school. Christmas tree planned and possible Santa visit. Ladies Aid adopts a plan to deliver meals to members’ homes within a two block radius near Seventh and Hight avenues.
Nellie OConnor has taken a big lead as excitement builds for the upcoming event. Spectators anticipate a strong performance from the girls as they stretch toward the finish with a large store of enthusiasm.
The News announces a lively voting contest featuring local maidens from Fairbanks and surrounding areas. Candidates Nellie O Connor Ethel Krom Rosie Johns Frances Creamer Elsie Koltrine Heid Mabel Anderson Harriet Trimmer vie to win a trip to the Alaska Exposition funded by the paper. Voters help through paid subscriptions via circular letters.
A Red Tag Sale at Hamburger's on Front Street attracts large crowds as collars selling for 50 cents each or a dozen for $1 entice shoppers. The piece notes men buying stacks of collars and other dirt cheap items, with warnings about the difficulty and expense of exiting the store.
Bemis, the U K Jewelry Co, announces a new jewelry line aimed at expanding sales in the United Kingdom. The message emphasizes design variety, quality materials, and a focus on lasting value for customers.
Runners and dogs from Tanana prepare for a marquee mush with top teams facing world renowned racers. Officials expect grueling trails testing stamina, speed and teamwork across rugged Alaskan terrain.
Judge Reid presides in Fairbanks on December 21 with grand and petit juries drawn. The docket lists riots, larceny, adultery, unlawful cohabitation, embezzlement and assault cases, plus appeals and road tax refusals. Notable defendants include Louis Daozat, Jesse Noble, W. Mageau, J. Houlihan, and George Hopkins among others.
A clipped notice from Wile's at 172 Second Avenue urges readers contemplating going outside to see the shop if they have anything to sell.
Valdez advertisement seeks three passengers for a trip leaving Tuesday. Fare set at 50 dollars with pickup at 372 First Avenue.
L Snitz, proprietor, showcases a fiery menu at the Fraction with tomato toner, clam nectar, and beef tea highlighted as the sizzling picks. Diners sample inventive beverages and hot dishes amid a lively, promotional rush.
In the commissioners court yesterday afternoon, John Barrack sued William Terrill and won a judgment for 157 dollars on a 387.45 bill for goods sold and delivered. In the case of Al Thompson versus Thomas K. Orr and Allen W. Forbes, the promissory note suit of 325 dollars ended with the defendant confessing judgment.
A compact classified notice notes Wile's buys and sells secondhand goods at 172 Second Avenue. It also mentions Independent Lumber Co seeking two million feet of saw logs for 1909 and includes a wry quote about the danger of passion ruling a slave.
Notice asks debtors of True Stage Line to settle at McFarlan warehouse. Classifieds seek secondhand furniture robes fur coats Yukon sleds stoves and more from Wile's 172 Second Avenue. Also sale of furniture beds mattresses stoves blankets and utensils due to departure with Chicago Laundry on 5th Avenue.
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