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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
8
Last Saturday night a group hosted Oscar M Anderson for a farewell party. He leaves to fulfill an obligation to a sweetheart and plans to return in spring. A wake for his bachelorhood was held with songs stories and much music. An elaborate supper for eight followed and the revelry continued until dawn.
Present were Oscar Anderson, Grant Murdock, William Taylor, A J Weiss, W Farrell, Wat Hunsaker, C Jones and Frank Kelly.
Iditarod basketball players show strong form with a successful Wednesday practice. Spectator turnout exceeds last year, signaling growing interest in the sport. Practice nights are Monday and Wednesday, with an invitation for ladies to attend and join in.
The Iditarod issued a challenge to Flat City for the championship, depositing a $250 purse with Jack Baird on behalf of the local team. They propose a five game series with the winner of three taking the prize, and call for Flat City to match the stake.
Jim Ryan returned from Moore last Monday night with a drill and supplies after a tough journey due to little snow. Everything is now ready on Moore Creek for drilling operations expected to occupy several weeks. James and Knell will prospect their ground and work on adjacent ground owned by Joseph H. Smith.
Local notes show Greers KH L Davis prospecting on Black Creek and upbeat about the site. Several residents voyage between Iditarod and Moore, Otter Creek, and Fairbanks as winter plans unfold, with forays to Koyukuk and Ditna noted. Mentions include remodels on Gold street and Dr. Bella buying Crawford’s building, while others relocate or plan staking ground after the new year.
O M Anderson left for the Outside on Monday traveling alone via the Seward trail and expects a spring return. About 100 people have trodden the route since freeze up with no word received from any party. Mort Marston and Karl Theile have been away over a month chasing Yukon potlatches at Koyukuk. Duncan Michie arrived from Flat and plans to go to Fairbanks to pursue placer grounds then back to Iditarod. L T Chambers to Cripple soon. Bob Grits reported Louden’s progress to Wells Fargo gold shipment. Joe Loranger and Z Gagnon left for Willow Creek with Wildcat interest. Commissioner G W Albrecht visited Fair Wednesday. Frank McGibney and Mutchler Bros engaged in local offices. Tracions Co. space leased for winter operations. Location notices at Pioneer office.
Frantzon the freighter barely escaped drowning last Tuesday when his horse drawn sled broke through river ice about three miles upstream. The sled with four cords of wood sank in six feet of water, horses were freed from harness to avoid drowning. Wood and sled recovered next day. the ice remains treacherous near town. Frantzen had crossed the spot before and was surprised by the break.
Arrivals from Bear Creek indicate rich pay at Bonanza creeks mouth owned by William Fisher. Ground is nine feet to bedrock, with pay running $2 per pan on drock at 2-a upper, $1.50 per foot on 4-a upper, and good pay near Spruce creek seven feet to bedrock. Bob Hammond reported $1,500 last summer. new pay channel found on Bear benches. Bear Creek lies about 60 miles from Kolmakof by the new trail.
At a Wednesday council meeting with most members present except Auten and Mutchler, a $519 federal mercantile license payment from Fairbanks was discussed for distribution between salary and general funds. Proposals on fire protection included buckets on Front street, keeping a waterhole open at night, and using Cascade laundry boiler if wood is supplied, with decisions left to the fire committee.
Bremerton Washington December crew of the revenue cutter Manning after months in Alaskan waters arrived for repairs and found they had little to spare as they had given shirts and socks to Kodiak Island earthquake sufferers. Officers and crew acted quickly and helped save many lives during the evacuations.
United States District Attorney J J Crossley opposes the renewal of Julius Ramsdorf of Rampart. Crossley charges Ramsdorf has habitually sold hootch to half-breeds and notes most Rampart residents refused to sign Ramsdorf's petition.
A Prospector from the Sitarod Pioneer defends the new mining law, arguing it stops hatchet and pencil methods that would claim long reaches without work. He suggests removing power of attorney to prevent improper claims and notes the prospector can record records once locating notices are reviewed. Also mentions William Acheson recovering from an accident and Joe Jean visiting Iditarod.
Valdez December 5 Lieut Prosser reports Mount Wrangell in eruption and more active than since white settlement in Copper River valley. Seven craters emit lava. lava streams swell glacier slopes and inflow to regional streams. Sulphurous fumes force prospectors away near Kotsina glacier. No ash noted. Mount Wrangell lies 130 miles from Valdez and 39 miles from Copper Center.
Delinquent taxpayers have until December 12 to settle with city treasurer Cyril P Wood after the delinquent tax list was published in the Pioneer Many have paid but some still owe and may face legal collection If not resolved property will be sold under city tax authority aided by Alaska home rule provisions granting a 2 percent property tax limit.
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