Outfit of Joseph Smith Encountered Bad Going
Larry Panter returned from Moore Creek with the Joe Smith outfit, the local merchant group, to expand interests. Four horses could not move the outfit to its destination. it rests seven miles away by dogs. Snow four to five feet deep, no trail, and deep drift hinder progress. Panter reports no replies to his letters to Iditarod friends, noting strict censorship today. He reflects on English pride as he sees locals fight in the war.
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Larry Panter
Moore Creek
Joe Smith
Panter
Iditarod
Nowaday
Ronald Frost Heard From During the Great War
Friends report Ronald Frost, who left the city in summer 1915 to serve, sent a letter from his quarters with British Expeditionary Force markings. The note, opened by censor, states he is in the thick of the war in France and conveys hope to hear from him. Claud Baker received the letter in the mail on Thursday.
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Ronald Frost
Claud Baker
Ronald
D. A.C
France
Kuskokwim News Notes Aniak Election Delayed By Ice
Ice stopped flow in the Kuskoim river at Aniak on November 6 hindering voting. Severe travel conditions from snow and frozen creeks made crossing unsafe. The new hospital in Akiak lacks arrival of doctors and carpenters, delaying construction another year. Building materials reached on the schooner Ruby late fall. Arthur A. Willis and partner pursue prospects on the Ohwat.
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Aniak
Kuskokwim
Akiak
Ruby
Arthur A. Willis
Bert Day Marries Ruby Lovely in Ruby
Mr and Mrs Henry Lovely received word that their daughter Anna and Bert Day were wed in Juneau on Thursday afternoon They left for Seattle the next morning and plan to return to Ruby soon The couple are well known in Ruby Miss Lovely formerly worked as a telephone exchange operator and Bert Day was a Northern Commercial Company agent here
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Ruby Record Citizen
Henry Lovely
Anna
Bert Day
Juneau
Seattle
Ruby
Trail
Mr. Day
Northern Commercial Company
Miss Lovely
Weather Report Notes Extended Hunting Trip
Dr Auringer the Flat physician is on an extended hunting trip in the Ditna region according to a weather report filed. The notice mentions travel and local conditions while noting the doctor’s absence may affect medical services in the area.
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Dr. Auringer
Ditna
Trial of Japanese Jimmy on Liquor Charge for Natives
The trial of Ging Ekeda known as Japanese Jimmy proceeded before Commissioner Geraghty with a jury that could not reach a verdict, eleven to one in favor of conviction. A retrial was ordered for December 1. The case arose from allegations he supplied liquor to Indians including Charley and his wife, with witnesses for both sides and Ekeda testifying in his defense. The retrial concluded with a guilty verdict and a $200 fine.
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Ging Ekeda
Jimmy
Geraghty
Charley
Charles Marcel
Marshal Thomas
Indien Charley
Isaacs
Paul Reimer
Harry Yeager
Manuel Gularte
Cyril Wooerne
Charles E. Taylor
E. Manton
Thanksgiving Ball at Flat a Splendid Success
The Moose lodge Thanksgiving ball at Flat drew a large crowd with music by Robbie Lowrie and Charles Taylor. Attendees from the city included Cyril Wood and family, Mrs Joseph TL Smith, J J Smith, JC Currin, Jonas Brewis, Earl Byers, Albertine M Floan, Arthur Bourn, W Farrell, W A Solibukke, Harry Yeager, and William Ansley Jr, returning about 6:20 the next morning.
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Moose Lodge
Robbie Lowrie
Charles Taylor
Cyril Wood
Joseph TL Smith
Captain Boerner Returns From Six Week Chase
Captain C. A. Boerner, famed river pilot, arrived from Faithj banks last Thursday after a six week absence. He bears frostbite evidence and was escorted to Schirmeier's roadhouse by J. W. McCord who aided in the Sinclair body search. He notes banks busy, scarce housing, and railroad work boosting Fairbanks business. He may join Northern Commercial Company store here until navigation opens.
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C. A. Boerner
Puir Banks
Faithj Banks
Schirmeier
J. W. McCord
Tolovana
Sinclair
Fairbanks
Captain Boerner
Northern Commercial Company
Navigation
Information wanted of George Bittel shore party member
A notice from New York City seeks news of George Bittel who left home in 1808. His mother requests information and provides Box 223 Albany N Y as the contact. The item also notes Garrison Costar spent Thanksgiving day with friends in the city.
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New York City
Chris Bittel
Albany, N.Y
Garrison Costar
Riley Expands Boob Creek Holdings Amid Tolstoi Ventures
Riley and partners acquire title to claim No. 2 on Boot Creek paying 25000 dollars with 10000 cash and the rest notes. The Tolstoi mining claims draw renewed interest as operations near, with plans for water ditches and a dredge to sluice pay gravels. Tolstoi town grows as prospectors swarm the district, with lodging, stores, and a potential sawmill developing.
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J. ©. Riley
Tolstoi
George
Boob Creek
Iditarod
Rik Ned
J.B. Beattie
Max Minard
Boot Creek
Riley and Associates
Otter Creek
Bach Creek
EsperantO Creek Deal Hints at Quiet Scrutiny
Reports indicate a cautious formation of mining interests on Esperanto creeks with a waiting game among key players. A new deal suggests Riley's entry above the discovery, with Ira Wood, J E Beattie, and Mac Menard tied to holdings. Subtle transfers imply only nominal sums and ongoing observation of operations.
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Riley
Ira Wood
J. E. Beattie
Mac Menard
Local and Personal Notes from Tolstoi and Nearby Towns
Earl Hunt visited the city during the first week from Tolstoi for business and Thanksgiving with friends. He expects to return today as Tolstoi districts eye upcoming developments boosting Alaska gold prospects. E W Whittemore, Bill Lee of Yukon Gold, Mrs Leland and son Harry, Major Albrecht, Charley Lovett, James Pitcher and wife, Arthur Eaton, Max Minerd, and J E Beattie are among residents in town for Thanksgiving and short visits, with several planning moves to Flat Creek or Dikeman after the storm.
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Earl Hunt
Tolstoi
Earl
Alaska
Bill Lee
Yukon Gold Company
Bill
Pioneer
Lee
Leland
Harry
Flat Creek
James Pitcher
Dikeman
Moose Smoker Tonight At Flat Hall By Local Lodge
The Moose lodge invites members and friends to a smoker at their Flat hall tomorrow night with a promised fine program by the committee. Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters are advertised at $1.50 per can. Iditarod Meat Co offers steam baths at the Snyder House in Flat.
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Lodge of Moose
Snyder
Mining Men From Marshall Bring Gold To Fortuna Lead
Dan McKinzie and Curly Smith, Marshall camp operators, arrived at Flat then city with a large Willow Creek gold shipment valued about twenty five to forty thousand dollars. They traveled nine days with several natives, learning Willow Creek was closed on October 16. Prospectors later moved to surrounding creeks hoping for new finds. Fortuna Ledge hosts Orge Marsh opening a thirsty parlor replica of the Branch. Harry Watson prepares wireless telegraph and electric light setup. Klev, once of the city, opens a lodging house ready soon.
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Dan McKinzie
Curly” Smith
Marshall Camp
Flat
Willow Creek
Tower River
Willow ‘Creek
Orge Marsh
Fortuna Ledge
Plat
Harry Watson
Klev
Ruby's Great White Way Lights Up Front Street
Under Our Great White Way Ruby Record Citizen notes merchants lighting Front Street with two gas lanterns across the road near Front and Pike and Front and Main. One lantern came from Emil Hartwich of Merchants' cafe, the other funded by donations. The Senate also strung a lantern before its doors enhancing safety and street charm while announcing Sture Stenberg and George Muteller en route to Tolstoi and jury duty respectively. Frater Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters sell for 1.50 per can. Iditarod Mest Co.
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Front Street
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Joseph Smith
Kuskokwim News
Ruby Cirl
Se Weather Report
Ain
C. R. Peck
Candy Society
Smith’s Gun Store
Iditarod, Alaska
Marquette
George Marsh Bud Weiser Iditarop
National Club Bourbon
A.D. Currie
Boerner
George Bittel
Prizinel
Arthur Eaton
Beattie and
Minard
Iran
Od Tes
Opthe Tolstoi
Covery
Exmet
Toltoi
Exira
Tyre
Cr'pple
Booth
Faith Creek
Mastodon
Madison
A. J.weiss
Clothier
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
E. W. Whittemore
City
Seward
Major Albrecht
Charley Lovett
Max Minerd
Moose
Olympia
Iditarod Meat Co
Marshall
Sture Stenberg
George Muteller
Snyder House
Iditarod Mest Co
L. C. Thornton
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