Grand Larceny Trial in Georgetown for Kuskokwim Cabins Theft
Sharkey Walton alias Paul Eurid Walter Lawrence and Alex McNamee face grand larceny charges today in Georgetown for breaking into cabins on the Kuskokwim side and stealing outfits. Deputy Marshal Siebe and Pat O Connor, with testimony from Billy Wiles, reported the swift recovery of goods, and the quartet is seen as part of a broader pattern of robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Sharkey Walton
Paul Eurid
Walter Lawrence
Alex McNamee
Kuskokwim
Marshal Siebe
Pat O'Connor
Billy Wiles
O'Connor
Wiles
Grand Jury
Sawed Boat In Two After Killing Indian Partner Near Bethel
A Japanese man, unnamed, killed an Indian partner assisting him upriver and sawn the boat in two, dividing the outfit near Bethel. The incident, believed to occur before navigation ended, reached Georgetown marshal’s office days ago. Indians report the man is crazy and living about 15 miles above Bethel. Deputy Marshal Harry Siebe pursues him while investigating two missing reindeer men bound for Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Georgetown
Lower River
Harry Siebe
Drives Horse Over Trail from Fairbanks to Iditarod
Dave Strandberg and companions traveled from Fairbanks to the Iditarod by horse this fall or winter, a first for the full distance. They were joined at Hot Springs after a layover with Mrs Olson and Miss Lovegreen, and met at Brubn's roadhouse by Charley Strandberg. The Strandberg brothers planned an immediate inspection of their holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Dave Strandberg
Charles Strandberg
Ester Creek
Strandberg- Johnson Mining Company
Flat
Julian
Osmund Olson
Olson
Miss Lovegreen
Hot Springs
Martha Crow
Brubn
Brubn’s Roadhouse
Charley Strandberg
Unclear Fragments Point to Olson Family at Flat
Fragmentary text mentions the Olson family stopping at Flat and referencing Julian. The incomplete item lacks dates places or events to confirm a full news note or outcome.
Locks at their saw fill site in Kuskokwim country
Brumbaugh Hamilton Kellogg partners E E Kellogg and Ray Brum baugh depart for a two week inspection trip to confirm a saw mill installation at the mouth of George River. They will survey rivers and creeks and report back on the Kuskokwim region promising discovery if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raving
Capt
Worth
Messrs
E. E. Kellogg
Ray Brumbaugh
Brumbaugh
Hamilton & Kellogg
Kuskokwim
George River
Citizenship Papers Revocation Sought for Louis Rossig
District Attorney Crossley petitions Judge Overfield to revoke Louis Rossig s Washington state citizenship granted in Seattle alleging fraud in procurement and false navy discharge claim. Rossig must appear at Fairbanks within 60 days from Dec 5, or face loss of citizenship and return to the control of former allegiance with possible hearings next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Louis Rossig
Overfield
Crossley
Rossig
King County
Washington
U.S Navy
Seattle
Donovan
Lien and Deed Listings With Powers of Attorney
A December filed records list liens, deeds, agreements, and powers of attorney across multiple properties and associations. Notable items include Lien-H. Myrick vs Samuel Dubin for parcel and hotel at Dike, power exchanges involving Frank Stevens to Jim Frost, and several notices of location and boundary dealings for Nome, Iditarod, and Ptarmigan groups. Other entries record leases, sales, and appraisals, with dates December 3 to December 8 and references to local firms and entities such as Slippern Bros, North Star restaurant, and Hartley S. Myrick. A sale of equipment and a small asset transfer complete the docket, alongside miscellaneous real estate actions and a for-sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrick
Samuel Dubin
Dubin Hotel
Dikeman
Frank Stevens
Jim Frost
Dan Sutherland
Pheasant Group
Wilfred Guich
Iditarod
Wilfred Renaud
Ptarmigan Group
Wilfred Gulch
Fairbanks Association
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Ck. Nome Association, Leonard Ck.; Tamarack Association
Carter Gulch
Allan P. Gilmore
Geo. W. Albrecht
Julius Hoffman
John Munz
Clark Lumber
Doa McDonald
McDonald Hotel
J. F. Novak
Slippern Bros
Bluck 1
C. A. Britt
Thos. Maher
Flatcreek
C. C. Bernhardt
F. A Roberson
A. A. Shonbeck
North Star
Discovery Otter
Ed Anderson
Apex Association
Roosevelt Creek and
Dodge Association
Quartzck
Link Association
Patterson Creek
Mark Manson
Yellow Astor Association
Quartz Ck
Leonard Dodge
Black Cat Association
Quartz Creek
Chas
Gold Run Creek
Reindeer District
Moose Creek
Martin Creek
Dome Creek
Gold Run
Halverson
Iditarod City
C. T. A. Bernhardt
F. A. Robertson
North Star Restaurant and Lodging House
Otter
Two Grooms Receive Pre Holiday Gifts
Two notable marriages took place in Fairbanks area just before the holidays. On December 5 at Judge Maltby’s residence, James Frazer and Ernestine Henerici married with Judge Maltby officiating. Frazer, now with Johnson & Clark at Discovery Otter, formerly mined in the Fairbanks district. Henerici resided in Fairbanks several years and ran the Sourdough lodging house in summer. On December 7 at Mrs Teresa Roscoe’s Richmond Court home, James Chronister and Kate Nunns were wed in a small ceremony witnessed by close friends and family, followed by a wedding supper with cakes and grape. Both couples are well known in Fairbanks and the Iditarod region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Maltby
James Frazer
Ernestine Henerici
Clifton
Ada Maltby
Donovan
Teresa Roscoe
Richmond Court
Maltby
James Chronister
Kate Nunns
Roscoe
Harry Karstens
Fairbanks
Famous Dog Musher Harry Karstens Arrives in City
Harry Karstens a noted dog musher mail carrier and real estate dealer from the Tanana valley arrives in the city with a seven dog team two passengers and 600 pounds of freight after a tough Yukon trip from Lewis landing. He plans a quick return to the steamer then a trip to the Kuskokwim and recounts Kantishna expeditions and guiding Sheldon the New York hunter in the McKinley region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Karstens
Tanana Valley
City
Str
Minneapolis
Lewis
Yukon
Harry
Fairbanks
James Chronister
Chronister
Karsten
Karstens
R. C. Wood Co
W. F. Whitely
Kuskokwim
Kantishna
Mt. McKinley
Lloyd Party
Sheldon
New York
McKinley
Mutual Fracas Ends With Mixed Farewell At Night Encounter
Seward Baggerly met a stranger on a snowy trail near Flat Creek while trying to catch the owl car to Richmond. The two grappled, a gun fired, hair stood on end, and they finally parted in the dark after the intruder declared a mistaken target. A later ad invites readers to a New Year festival at the Merchants cafe with festive hours and gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward Baggerly
Flat Creek
Richmond
Baggerly
Merchants Cafe
Northland
Dyed-in-the-Wool Flat Dweller Welcomes Baby Girl
A baby girl arrived Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Strandberg on Flat Creek. The event drew mock solemn remarks from Old Doctor Stork about weather in Alaska, while Dr. Spaulding served as reception committee. Mrs Strandberg is reported to be doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Strandberg
Fox Association
Flat Creek
Stork
Alaska
Miss Strandberg
Flat Ceek
Spaulding
Strandberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ings
Chas E Miller
Ernest H. Slenter
J. A. Slippern
Ofice
Mecca
Second Avenue
Willow Street
George Auten
Dave Ferguson
Clark Lumber Co
Elizabeth Smart
Jas. K. Smart
L-16
Defender Association
Reliance Creek
Hartley S. Myrick
Anna Myrick
Vienna Bakery
First and Willow
T. J. Nestor
Chas. Ross
Chas. J. Jordan
Happy Hill Association
Johnson Gulch
Willow Creek
Fred Chapman
Lippik Creek
C. J. Jordan
Little J. Association
Happy Creek
Snow Cloud Association
Grass Gulch
Raspberry Association
J. E. Burns
First Avenue
George Marsh
Richmond Street
Lady's Fur
Anderson Bros
Ramps
Bock
Johnstone's
Simpson
Roscoe Sweets
Connection
Black St
Slippern’s Mill
Ohio
B. F. Brooks
Heinrich Wortmann
City Drug Store
Tel
First Ave
Bet
Willow
T. B. Craig
T. Bradbury
Over Merchants Cafe
Telephone
McGowan, Clark & Albrecht Attorneys AT Law
Ditarod
Phone No
Alfred E. Maltby
Novaky Public
Idrrasop
Bigham & Becker, Attorneys AT Law
Chas. E. Taylor
J. S. Harding
Iditarod Hotel
IpiTarop
Ernest’s
Niehoff & Hakes
Johnstone
Manuel
Cap's Place Imperial
Willow $T
The
Willow St
Soanes
C. J. Sellander
Black Street
Slippern's Mill
Mission Furniture
Richmond St
Wisb
Chas. Worden, Prop
Bank
M. & M. Bank Building
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