Four men to stand trial for grand larceny at Georgetown
Sharkey Walton alias Paul Eurid Walter Lawrence and Alex McNamee face grand larceny charges for breaking into cabins on the Kuskokwim side and stealing outfits. Deputy Marshal Siebe and Pat O'Con nor arrested them. Billy Wiles and others testified. A recent robbery at O'Connor's cabin led to a quick recovery of goods. The group is described as conducting a systematic crime spree with pilfered grub stakes. Local sentiment is strong and they likely will be held over to the grand jury through spring.
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
Japanese killer sawing boat in two near Bethel
A Japanese man, unnamed, killed an Indian partner and sawed their boat in two, then scattered the outfit near Bethel. The incident occurred before navigation’s end, with news reaching Georgetown marshal’s office days ago. Deputy Harry Siebe pursues the suspect while investigating reports two reindeer men were likely killed en route to Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Georgetown
Drives Horse Over Trail from Fairbanks to Iditarod
A team drives the first horse the full Fairbanks to Iditarod trail distance this fall or winter. Dave Strandberg, brother of Charles Strandberg and member of the Strandberg Johnson Mining Co, arrived with Mr and Mrs Osmund Olson and Miss Lovegreen after being stranded at Hot Springs. They were met at Brubn's roadhouse by Charley Strandberg who joined them for a city inspection trip.
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
Olson Family Stops at Flat While Julian Receives Updates
Fragmentary text notes the Olson family stopping at Flat as Julian receives updates. The brief hints at a sequence of events but lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
Julian
Olson
Saw mill site at George River explored by Brumbaugh Kellogg party
Brumbaugh Kellogg and Ray Brum baugh of Brumbaugh Hamilton Kellogg left for the Kuskokwim region for a two week inspection. They plan to locate a saw mill at the mouth of George River and will report back on what they find and whether the area promises rich timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raving
Capt
Worth
Messrs
E. E. Kellogg
Ray Brumbaugh
Brumbaugh
Hamilton & Kellogg
Kuskokwim
George River
Rossig Ordered to Show Cause on Citizenship Revocation
Louis Rossig of this city must appear at Fairbanks within 60 days from December 5 to show cause why his U S citizenship papers should not be canceled and he be deprived of allegiance to the king or prince to whom he previously swore loyalty. District Attorney Crossley filed the petition before Judge Overfield alleging fraud in procuring citizenship in King county Washington by falsely claiming to be honorably discharged from the U S Navy. Deputy Marshal Donovan served the summons on December 5 directing Rossig to appear at Fairbanks in 69 days, with possible hearings when the court visits next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Louis Rossig
Overfield
Crossley
Rossig
King County
Washington
U.S Navy
Seattle
Donovan
Records of liens deeds and powers of attorney in Iditarod area
Filed for record entries list multiple liens deeds and powers of attorney dated December 3 to December 8 in Iditarod City and surrounding areas. Items include lien on Samuel Dubin property, McDonald hotel debt, various allotment and association locations, and sales and leases such as North Star restaurant, Otter and Vienna bakery. Names include H H Myrick Frank Stevens Jim Frost Allan Gilmore Julius Hoffman Geo W Albrecht A A Shonbeck C T A Bernhardt F A Robertson Hartley Myrick Elizabeth Smart Jas K Smart and J E Burns with locations in Apex Ptarmigan Yellow Astor Reindeer Loon and Reindeer districts. Also sale of Defender interest and a basket sled with gear.
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
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
Richmond
First Avenue
George Marsh
Richmond Street
Two Grooms Receive Pre Holiday Gifts
Two grooms in Fairbanks celebrated pre holiday milestones with quiet weddings at local residences. On Dec 5 at Judge Maltby’s home James Frazer wed Ernestine Henerici, with Judge Maltby officiating and friends present. Frazer represents Johnson & Clark at Discovery Otter. bride formerly ran the Sourdough lodging house. On Dec 7 at Mrs. Teresa Roscoe’s Richmond Court home James Chronister and Kate Nunns joined in marriage in a small gathering including Mrs Roscoe, Miss Roscoe, and Harry Karstens, followed by a wedding supper. Both couples are prominent 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 In From Lewis
Harry Karstens a noted dog musher mail carrier and real estate dealer of the Tanana valley arrived in the city Wednesday evening after a hard trip from the Str. Minneapolis at Lewis landing on the Yukon with a seven dog team two passengers and 600 pounds of freight. He left Fairbanks with the boat and has been with her since. James Chronister and Mrs Chronister came down from Fairbanks later but were brought over by Karstens. He plans a quick return to the steamer to dispose of supplies and then a run into the Kuskokwim. He recalls two Kantishna trips last summer hunting bighorn near Mt McKinley and narrowly missed joining Lloyd party for the summit dash. Karstens also guided Sheldon the New York millionaire hunter who spent months in the McKinley region about three years ago.
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 misfire on the trail ends in snow fight
Seward Baggerly from Flat Creek met a tall stranger on a snow covered trail. a scuffle broke out as the man grabbed him and a gun discharged without effect. They parted after a brief exchange, both relieved the encounter ended without harm. Merchants cafe promotes a New Year festival with music and feasting. Simpson's offers lens replacements and John Stone's cigar gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward Baggerly
Flat Creek
Richmond
Baggerly
Merchants Cafe
Northland
Dyed-in-the-Wool Flat Dweller Announces Birth at Flat Creek
A baby girl arrived last Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Strandberg on Flat Creek near Fox association. Dr. Spaulding acted as reception committee while Old Doctor Stork commented on the weather. Mrs Strandberg is reported to be doing nicely and the baby is said to be a pride of Flat Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Strandberg
Fox Association
Flat Creek
Stork
Alaska
Miss Strandberg
Flat Ceek
Spaulding
Strandberg
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Lower River
Harry Siebe
Chas E Miller
Ernest H. Slenter
J. A. Slippern
Ofice
Mecca
Second Avenue
Willow Street
George Auten
Dave Ferguson
Clark Lumber Co
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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