Arctic Brothers Step Into Breach
The Arctic brothers of Flat City formed a camp with 75 current members and 100 prospective members. They plan to build a social hall as a public necessity amid local agitation. Charles E. Taylor chaired the meeting, Dr. Carter elected secretary, C. R. Peck appointed treasurer. A trustees board of Fred Carter, A. V. Thorns, Dr. Spaulding, Bob Hart and Jack Connolly was created to oversee construction and to seek a charter from Seattle. The group adjourned with music and song after the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brothers
Flat City
Finnegan & Mensel
Charles E. Taylor
Dr. Carter
C. R. Peck
Fred Carter
A. V. Thorns
Dr. Spaulding
Bob Hart
Jack Connolly
Seattle
Town Lot Question Babs Up Serenely
Last week jury told Bill Ansley he must give up possession of the corner lot at Richmond Court and First Street. Greg Stewart claimed possession in a forcible entry case tried before Commissioner Maltby. Major Albrecht for plaintiff and Charles Taylor for Ansley. The lot sparked earlier troubles in August when a shop was moved back onto the street and kept there. Stewart won the case. an appeal is noted, to be heard before Judge Overfield next spring. Stewart also sued Teresa Roscoe for possession of the Roscoe candy store lot on Richmond Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ansley
Richmond Court
First Street
Greg Stewart
Maltby
Major Albrecht
Plenitif
Charles Taylor
Ansley
Lanadiet Bootscore
Stewart
Teresa Roscoe
Roscoe
Local Shopkeepers and Miners Tale of Spruce Creek Route
Lis Bock cigars and Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe partner Charles Hanover, once deputy marshal, return from Spruce Creek on George River where he mined gravels. West Edwards and Frank Whelan bring fresh meat from Ophir. Billy Gilcher heads to Ormond Beach auto races. Eddie Welsh plans Seattle winter. Arthur Celene recovers from grippe after Otter fraction named for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hanover
Mercantile Establishment of Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe
Discovery Otter
Spruce Creek
George River
Spruce
Billy Gilcher
Eddie Welsh
Seward
Billy
Ormond Beach
Fla
Welsh
Seattle
Stage fare cut to three dollars to town from Flat City
Notice announces fare reduction on Keyes and Mayhan's stage for all creeks riders to town, priced at three dollars round trip. Additional notes mention cleaning and repairing at Wile the Tailor on Second Avenue, and H. Main who builds and repairs houses on First Avenue near Black Street, with raw eggs priced at one dollar at Merchants Cafe.
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Keyes & Mayhan
Flat City
H. Main
First Avenue
Black St
Interurban Dog Race Opens New Year Events in Nome
A New Year race on January 1 from Iditarod City to Flat and Discovery Otter will crown fast dog teams in a purse of not less than 15 dollars for first and 50 dollars for second after a 20 mile course. Entrants include John Duncan, Charley Renaud, Claude Shea, Ed Rusk, and many Nome and Fairbanks mushers, with no hard limits on dogs per team and no weight restrictions. The event caps a two day celebration featuring a Merchants cafe watch party with music and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod City
Discovery Otter
Merchants Cafe
John Duncan
Claude Shea
Ed Rusk
Alabam
Laboutean
Henry Weir
Geo. Riley
Malamute Kid
Harry Karstens
Summit
Tries to Snuff Out Light in Alaska Town Fails
Frank Hammond an old time Northerner attempted suicide on Moore Creek by shooting himself in the breast but only wounded clothing. He then tried to slash his throat with a knife the next morning. Insanity declared by a six man jury Friday in the city. Hammond to be held in federal jail then sent to a hospital. He was aided by Ophir musher Arthur Eaton and Dr Brooks. Hammond, once in Dawson, had worked for a Japanese roadhouse man and lived near Moore Creek, with no known relatives or property.
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Frank Hammond
Moore Creek
Fbanks
Mt. Tabor
Hammond
Dawson
Ophir
Moore
Arthur Eaton
Dr. Brooks
Discovery Otter
Brooks
Carl Carlson
Misfortune saves his life at Moore Creek roadhouse
Charles Bradshaw cut his foot with an axe near the Moore Creek roadhouse. A severed artery and a boot full of blood prompted Dr. Brooks to rush to the scene. The doctor controlled the wound and Bradshaw rested easily, out of danger, after suturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bradshaw
Moore Creek
Dr. Brooks
Frank Hammond
Bradshaw
Brooks
For Sale Six Siberian Huskies From One Litter
Team of six one year old Siberian huskies with harness and rigging, total weight about 500 pounds, in good condition. Listing by Jack Baird at Budweiser with a promotional ticket included per 81 purchase in ladies’ goods for a chance on a tailored suit from Goldstein's Front.
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Jack Baird
Goldstein's
Front
Did These Men Meet Foul Play In Missing Reindeer Trade
Speculation swirls over the October disappearance of O. J. Sampson and C. H. Boyne who left Discovery Otter with $4000 to $5000 to buy reindeer for the Iditarod trade. Dogs found on the lower Kuskokwim fuel fears of foul play though some say they merely drifted back. Locals await any word with a search party possible if no news emerges in coming days.
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O. J. Sampson
C. H. Boyne
Bethel
Unalaklik
Iditarod
Lower
Kuskokwim
Discovery Otter
Iditarod Masonic Club to Host St John’s Day Ball
The Iditarod Masonic Club plans a grand ball and banquet on Tuesday night December 27 to celebrate St John’s Day with the Masons across the world. The event aims to spark a festive season from Christmas to New Year and will be supported by visiting creeks Masons invited to attend. Guests at the recent social meeting included Mr and Mrs N N Jaffe Mr and Mrs Frank Risser Mrs Selma Swanson J F Monkmann and Philip Jame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod Masonic Club
N.N. Jaffe
Frank Risser
Selma Swanson
J. F. Monkmann
Philip Jame
All Bets Declared Off At Quickhorse Race
A chaotic post race scene unfolds as Quaker Maid Miller and Gibson Boy Carter contend in a handicap dash. Both are seen with injuries and crutches, the crowd cheers as they surge toward Connolly’s drinks, and Quaker Maid Miller edges ahead to tie the record with a final clever move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Maid Miller
Billy Casey
Gibson Boy Carter
Jack Connolly
Frank Stanley
Gibson Boy
Connolly
New Year Watch Festival At Merchants Cafe
Reserve seats for the hi gh New Year watch festival at the Merchants cafe. Fun and feast await attendees with a festive program and shared meals.
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Merchants Cafe
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Babs
Lis Bock Cigars
West Edwards
Frank Whelan
Arthur Celene
Celene
Otter
Grippe
Wile the Tailor
Second Avenue
George Marsh
The
Northern
Nome
J. B. Mitchell
Charley Renaud
Fairbanks
Manila
Hermanas
Barrett & Lewin
Bock
Baird Salis Bock Cigars
Ansley’s Hall
Bourrette
Berggren
Drake
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