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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
3
A travel notice describes a halfway point to Minto, located 27 miles from Fairbanks on the Fairbanks and Manley Hot Springs trail. It advertises good accommodations for travelers and a large barn suitable for horse and dog teams.
In a Friday night prize series final Hingston’s last end shot crushed Stewart’s lead, giving Hingston a 14 to 13 win and the series. Stewart’s rink included Preston Taylor and Rickert. Hingston’s team was Crawford Dillon and Hamilton. The cup race continues with the Fairbanks Banking Company trophy and a future Crown Distilleries trophy.
The News learns of a postal dispatch from Waldez stating a Seattle-born bank staffer at Fairbanks Banking Company will wed a traveling young woman. B B Metheany confessed that Miss Elizabeth Currey of Seattle is the fiancée, with a winter stage journey ahead and a soon wedding post arrival.
A bustling shop showcases heated offerings including tomato toner clam nectar and beef tea, drawing attention to a spicy display at the Fraction run by L. Spitz.
Little Eldorado rapidly gains city air as new ventures open. Miss Kiser starts a laundry and bathhouse amid growing demand, while a barber shop opens and Mr. Sandusky plans to move his saloon into new quarters. The Sandusky partnership with Tom Dodd ends.
Kennedy's stage leaves Cleary for Valdez at 9 am with eight aboard and passengers including Mr. and Mrs. J. Coyle and Miss Agnes Murray. The group heads to Seattle and San Francisco for business and leisure, with a 10 day voyage plan and expected coast arrival before Christmas.
Two striking match safes shaped like large gold nuggets with a gold pick and shovel and a gold pan are displayed at Liebert on Front Street. Close inspection reveals they are clever match boxes covered with 24 carat gold enamel. they are headed to the A Y P exposition as Alaskan exhibits, designed by Mr. Liebert who recently came from Nome.
Compare our goods and prices to save money. The QUALITY is there with Bemis and the O K Jewelry Co.
Mrs Jewel and Mrs Tyler hosted a successful dance at the Globe in Chatanika with over 50 couples in attendance from Cleary Chatanika and nearby areas. Jack Conley provided music and guests enjoyed a late supper around 1 o clock.
Church services at Ester held last night in the social hall with a large turnout for music and singing. Miss Lovegreen read the Scriptures and delivered a short sermon. Mrs. C. E. Richards played piano and Mr. Baldry led singing. Regular Sunday night gatherings are growing as a key part of community religious life.
The phrase highlights a business motto attributed to Bemis of the O. K. Jewelry Co. It emphasizes quality as the company’s strongest promotional tool.
The notice requests individuals owing money to the True Stage Line to settle their accounts at the McFarlan warehouse. It specifies the location for payment and urges prompt action.
Classified note advertises a Valdez travel fare of 50 dollars for three passengers. Pickup details suggest leaving Tuesday with contact at 372 First Avenue for arrangements.
Independent Lumber Co seeks two million feet of saw logs for 1909 harvest. Company invites timber suppliers to contact for supply terms and delivery arrangements.
Jestland hosted the inaugural dance at Little Eldorado last Saturday in his new social hall. A large gathering welcomed the first of a planned winter series, and attendees enjoyed the lively start to the season.
Directory listing Tanana Lodge No. 162 F and A M Regular meetings first and third Wednesdays at Masonic Temple Front Street. Odd Fellows Fairbanks Lodge No. 3 meets Thursdays 8 pm at Odd Fellows Hall. Fraternal Order of Eagles Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037 meets Saturdays 8:30 pm at Eagle Hall. Arctic Brotherhood Camp Fairbanks No. 1% meets Tuesday 8:30 pm in Nalal Auditorium building.
Rev. Mr. Betticher plans Christmas services at Tanana missions. St Luke's Salchaket hosts December 14 15. St Barnabas Chena hosts December 23. St Matthew's and St Mark's Nenana host December 28. Betticher will travel between missions to conduct the services.
Fairbanks lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers meets every Thursday evening at old Odd Fellows Hall. Harry Cribb, Secy.
Meets every Sunday evening at Harmonie Hall corner Third and Lacey led by Henry Roden president and Alfred Kraus secretary with M Sickinger treasurer. Camp Liscum No 1 United Spanish War Veterans holds meetings in the commissioner s courtroom on the second and fourth Wednesday each month at six o clock p m conducted by Fred A Barton commander.
A partial timetable fragment shows odd time stamps such as 11:45 am and 7:06 pm with unclear labels. References to lines or routes appear faded and inconsistent.
Chevra Bikur Cholim holds its monthly meeting on the first Sunday at room 5 Barnette Block. Bayles serves as President.
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