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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
4
Larry Panter returns from Moore Creek with the Joe Smith outfit including four horses. Heavy snow four to five feet and no trail prevent further progress. dogs needed to haul at least seven miles. Panter notes deep snow and difficult conditions, expresses pride in British soldiers and war experiences.
Friends report Ronald Frost left city in the summer to join the front. A letter received by Claud Baker, opened by censor, dated from quarters of the 2nd D. A. C. British Expeditionary Force in France says he is in the midst of the conflict.
The Kusko kwim river ice halted at Aniak on November 6 hindering voters as snow and slush froze making travel dangerous. Builders miss the hospital deadline as doctors and carpenters failed to arrive before navigation ended leaving only the nurse and teachers on site. Building materials arrived from outside aboard the schooner Ruby. Arthur A. Willis and partner are prospecting on the Ohwat.
Henry Lovely received a telegram announcing the marriage of his daughter Anna Lovely to Bert Day on Thursday afternoon in Juneau. The couple departed Friday morning for Seattle and plan to return to Ruby via the trail. Both are well known in Ruby. Mr Day formerly served as agent for the Northern Commercial Company and Miss Lovely was a dedicated telephone exchange girl.
A fragmentary weather note mentions Dr. Auringer the flat physician and an extended hunting trip in the Ditna area, but lacks date or precise conditions.
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Ging Ekeda known as Japanese Jimmy on charges of supplying liquor to Indians. Retrial followed with a new jury. verdict reached late at night with a $200 fine imposed.
The Moose Lodge Thanksgiving ball at Flat drew a large crowd and saw many attend, with music by Robbie Lowrie and Charles Taylor. Attendees from the city included Cyril Wood and wife, Joseph T. Smith, J. J. Smith, J C Currin, Jonas Brewis, Earl Byers, Albertine Floan, Arthur Bourn, W. Farrell, W A Solibukke, Harry Yeager, and William Ansley Jr.
Captain C. A. Boerner, famed river pilot, arrived from the Puir banks after a six week journey from Faithj banks. He bears frostbite evidence and was met to Schirmeier's roadhouse by J. W. McCord, Tolovana mining operator, who aided in the Sinclair body search. Business is lively, no vacant houses, Tolovana opening aids growth, and Boerner may join Northern Commercial Company store until navigation opens.
Mother's plea seeks news of George Bittel who left New York City in 1808. Any information should be sent to Chris Bittel Box 223 Albany NY. Also notes Garrison Costar spent Thanksgiving day with friends in the city.
Riley and partners acquire claim No. 2 on Boot Creek for 25000, with 10000 cash and rest in notes, boosting control across Tolstoi mining region. Dredging plans at Otter Creek on Bach Creek foresee extensive operations, water ditches, and a dredge installation over successive seasons. Preparations include staking ground by Arthur Eaton, option to Beattie and Minard for 6000, and rapid district activity as Tolstoi markets grow.
A fragmented report notes a waiting game among interested parties over mining or land deals on a creek. It mentions Mr. Riley and a stack of holdings by Ira Wood, J E Beattie, and Mac Menard, with undisclosed sums and potential subpossession amidst cautious observers.
Earl Hunt travels from Tolstoi for business and Thanksgiving visits in the Tolstoi area. E S Whittemore plans Seward departure. Bill Lee prepares a cabin for Flat, praised by Pioneer readers. Mrs Leland and son Harry come from Flat Creek to share Thanksgiving. Major Albrecht Charley Lovett return from hills. James Pitcher and wife arrive from Tolstoi after Thanksgiving storm. Arthur Eaton Max Minerd and J E Beattie of Boob Creek miners enjoy city stay.
The first Moose smoker of the series will be held at the lodge hall in Flat tomorrow night. All members and their friends are invited and a fine program is promised by the committee. Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters offered at 150 per can. Iditarod Meat Co. promotes steam baths at the Snyder House in Flat.
Dan McKinzie and Curly Smith, famed Marshall camp operators, reached Flat on Monday and moved to town on Wednesday with a large Willow Creek gold consignment valued between twenty five and forty thousand dollars. They traveled about nine days with several natives and brought mail indicating Willow Creek shutdowns through October 16. Prospector activity near Willow Creek suggests further local discoveries may occur. Meanwhile Orion Marsh opened a thirst parlor at Fortuna Ledge, Harry Watson readies wireless telegraph and electric light service, and Klev plans a lodging house ready soon.
Under Our Great White Way heading the Ruby Record Citizen notes two gasoline lanterns strung across Front Street at Front Pike and Front Main. Lanterns funded by Emil Hartwich and public contribution improve pedestrian safety and add town character. Sture Stenberg visits with George Muteller. jury duty mentioned. Frater Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters priced at $1.50 per can. Iditarod Mest Co.
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