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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
4
Dr Aline Baskerville her husband and J F Bradley left Saturday for a week on Keystone creek in the Goldstream valley. The party is well equipped and seeks fresh air before mosquitoes rise. They were enjoying themselves and expected a fine tan and increased appetite on return.
Lillies grown by J. C. Gaffney in Nome at his store on Seward peninsula are now in full bloom and described as a finest class. May 11 report notes the novelty as the first Easter lilies raised in the area.
A short note suggests a charity effort started locally faced a sudden exit or retreat, leaving questions about its plans and funding. The fragment hints at missteps or withdrawal from a homegrown charity initiative.
The Tanana, flagship of the Northern Navigation fleet with Commodore Gray as master and Oliver as pilot, reached here at 8 this morning three days 15 hours 2 minutes after departing Dawson for the fastest voyage on record. Passengers included Ed Stone Brooks A J Gillie Tony Robert Miller and others from Dawson Fort Gibbon Circle and Hot Springs.
The steamer Tana sails from Pioneer dock this evening at 10 with 5 tons of freight and a large passenger list. Among the cargo are consumer goods including a sewing machine, cooking range, and musical effects. Notable passengers include C. Blindham, Lou Bishop, H. H. Tompson, J. I. Baker, W. P. Wilson, and others.
A long roster of names appears in a local society notice including Mrs J W Ward Mrs M Chariton A L Kells D Dooling Joe Gove Boulander C Nelson Jerry Murphy John Back H Larsen R Alm David Hilty Wm Mauplin A Lutro Carl Westervik George Hildman G R Longdon H Ravenel JJ Duvall D H Thornberg R Highet P O Donne H Slater O D French J B Staley T Wishart P EBuso.
The funeral for Mrs. L. L. Lewis will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Young will officiate and provide special music. Mrs. Lewis, well regarded in Tanana, will be remembered for her friendly conduct since arriving a year ago. She was born in an eastern Canadian province.
A. Morris and Gus Wilson signed articles for a preliminary bout at the boxing carnival. Manager Gorman secured railroads to hold trains two hours Friday so creek residents can attend the fight.
The steamer Martha Clow arrived from a quick Hot Springs trip. The High water in Hot Springs slough allowed the voyage to Manleville. Passengers include Eien Morgan George Salisbury Peter McDonald Phil North Kringh Mrs Schmidt Hugh Ross H A Warner A Copeland W Ward R E Phillips Fred Tyslal J Rappi J E Goodwin B Harkin. Also reports of valuable gold placer districts discovered near Jaemel on the island, potentially secured by parties developing the properties.
Found nugget brooch advertised with owner to recover by describing property and paying for this ad. Instruction directs contacting at the second cabin west of Dunkle Street on 4th.
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