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Newspaper

Fairbanks Daily Times

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

3

Tatlanika Men Away Leads Hydraulic Prospect Push

Hughes Singleton partners with Bert Johnson prepare annual assessment on a large hydraulic project in Tatланика country. Johnson will field a sizable outfit to stay in the field all summer while promoters plan plants. No syndicate yet formed but arrangements are underway as miners hope for Kennedy pack train to Valdez Creek success to aid distant communications with Fairbanks.

Bert Johnson Hughes Singleton Tatatlanika Johnson Mr. Hughes Tananga Totatlanika Kennedy Valdez Creek Fairbanks

Bankruptcy Cases Set for Hearing by Referee

Henry Roden the referee in bankruptcy has arranged a calendar of dates for petitions recently filed. June 22 Lund et al. June 24 Solen et al. June 29 H Foster et al. June 30 Hannum et al. July 3 Schaupp.

Henry Roden Lund Solen H. Foster Hannum Schaupp

Worry and Cheer Amid Financial Stringency

Major Alexander McDowell, clerk of the House of Representatives, recalls reading advice to not worry and stay cheerful during the financial stringency. He compares it to a man he knew who faced similar troubles, hinting at personal concern over family matters and public tension.

Ell House of Representatives

Father Advises Borrower to Let Creditor Worry Him

A Bradford father owner of a business with his son tells a visitor debt troubles should be left to the other party. The visitor confesses he owes money and cannot pay now, but the father replies with relief and humor that the creditor should bear the worry since the debtor owes the father’s son.

Bradford Pennsylvania Bill

Hall Seeks Re-Election To Fairbanks School Board

Frank B. Hall of Hall's Book Store, the longtime clerk of Fairbanks school board, is urged to run again. He stated willingness to serve another term as election approaches on June 29, noting broad support. City Clerk Taylor said no registration is needed and both women and men may vote for the school director.

Hall Taylor

Excursion Tickets Selling Fast for Arctic Brotherhood Boat

Tickets for the river excursion by the Arctic Brotherhood are selling quickly with a large crowd expected aboard the steamer when it leaves Saturday night. Many lunch parties have been arranged and Fairbanks women contribute attractive baskets for escorts. Music and dancing are provided for a lively event.

Arctic Brotherhood Fairbanks

Gold Dust 5 Coming From Yukon Mines

Gold dust is arriving in the city as Tanana Valley trains carry passengers with gold in hand carries to local banks. Bank tellers weigh sacks after each arrival and the deposits flow to head offices in Fairbanks.

Tanana Fairbanks

Open air concert delights city crowds

Durand's orchestra of five pieces played into the late hours, drawing a large turnout. The open-air performance was enjoyed by the entire population, though some attendees were disappointed not to see more friends among the crowd.

Durand

Dome man Joe Neville hurt. likely to leave hospital soon

Joe Neville of Dome was injured in a Wednesday fracas and will shortly return home to the creek. Mrs Jock Timmins of Vault, confined with fever at St Matthew's hospital, is improving rapidly.

Joe Neville Dome Jock Timmins Vault St. Matthew's Hospital

Building New Masons Home in Alaska Lodge Quarters

Walkinshaw and Thompson secure remodeling contract for the T. C Co. building recently purchased by the Masonic Building Association. The project adds a 40 by 60 foot main hall with 12 foot ceiling, sound-proofed with sawdust, and a 7 by 30 foot property room strip adjoining a 43 by 60 foot lodge room. The lodge operates under a dispensation and awaits a new charter from the Grand Lodge.

T. C Co Masonic Building Association Order Walkinshaw & Sor Masons Alaska Grand Lodge

Party Undertakes River Journey to Inoko Diggings

Four veteran prospectors led by Judge Phil Gallagher and son Jim depart the camp by their own conveyance to reach new mining grounds on the Inoko river system. The group includes Billy Warnock and Roy Winkler. Their craft features a large steam boiler and engine for paddle wheels and a hoist for land work.

Imnoke Tanana Yukon Inoke Phil Gallagher Jim Billy Warnock Roy Winkler

Even an Irish cook may take French leave

A brief quip notes that even a meticulously trained worker, here an Irish cook, might depart without notice from duties, using a French phrase to describe a casual absence.

Cleary Creek Plans Fourth of July Celebration

Cleary Creek residents form a committee headed by Ed Willis with Dr. Danforth as secretary to prepare a local Fourth of July program. A tug of war featuring the Bloom brothers is planned, with other details to be announced. Major Clum may speak in Nome.

Cleary Creek Ed Willis Danforth Fairbanks Cleary Bloom Brothers Clum Nome German Savings & Loan Society California ST San Francisco Cal Pital Wells, Fargo & Co N. Ohlandt Daniel Meyer Emil Rohte A. H. R. Schmidt William Herrmann George Tourny A. H. Muller Goodfellow & Eells N. Ohblandt Ign. Steinhart I. N. Walter J. W. van Bergen F. Tillmann, Jr EB. T. Kruse W. S. Goodfellow

Just Our Luck Editorial Snippet

A fragment from an editorial voice muses on publishing choices and public reaction. The piece jokes about how readers judge jokes, selections, church attendance, office effort, attire, and perceived motives, ending with an open question about direction.

City Council in Session Tonight

The regular weekly meeting of the city council will be held this evening at city hall. Ordinances up for discussion and bills to be considered will be acted on. A report of committee activity is expected.

City Council

Musicians Ball at Fairbanks Roller Rink Delights Few Attendees

The Fairbanks musicians hosted a dance at the roller rink last night. Despite small turnout, the event was greatly enjoyed and the ball's arrangements were praised, though attendance hurt finances.

Fairbanks

Rousing Carpenters Meeting Called at Eagle Hall

All union carpenters are ordered to attend tonight at Eagle Hall at nine thirty sharp. J A Wetherbee secretary urges members to be present. Subscribe for The News.

Eagle Hall J. A. Wetherbee

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