Prospective Paystreak Sought on Eva Gulch Prospect
Lawrence Ratous and Charles F. Gerhart work on the Payst claim at Eva Gulch near Otter River. They sunk a 43 foot hole with good prospects but were drowned out by water. a second shaft failed to reach Ramus due to flooding. They theorize the old Flat channel may have run that way and aim to locate a paystreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ratous
Charles F. Gerhart
Payst
Eva Gulch
Flat
Ramus
Gerhart
Two Men Hired by Glengulch Claim Anticipate Boiler Pump
Rich as Glengulch. Two men are working for them and they soon will have a 25 horsepower boiler pump on the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
Glengulch
Herd of reindeer arrives for Sam Appelbaum meat market
A herd of 34 reindeer arrived Thursday for Sam Appelbaum the Iditarod commission merchant. Peter Bals came from Unalakleet via Kaltag after two weeks on the trail. The herd halted three miles below town to be butchered and dressed for market. The herd averages 150 pounds with one pure white animal. Meat will be sold by the side at a reasonable price next week. Bals was among the first white men brought to Alaska to instruct Eskimos in reindeer breeding and received a herd as part payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Appelbaum
Iditarod Commission
Peter Bals
Unalakleet
Kaltag
Appelbaum
Alaska
United States
Temperature Table For Week At Budweiser Observatory
A week ending noon Saturday December U4 reports temperatures from the Budweiser observatory at Second and Richmond. Observations show nightly readings with midnight figures across Sunday through Thursday, noting the postoffice candy store sale of spirits of nitre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budweiser Observatory
Corner Second
Richmond
Spirits of Nitre
Postoffice Candy Store
Great Doings Christmas Eve at A B Hall
The Iditarod district prepares a grand Christmas tree and entertainment on Christmas Eve directed by J D Barnes with a committee of Jos H Smith H H Weir and Capt Albert Wile. Toys and presents are secured for every child and will be guarded until distribution after 8 30 pm. The event includes recitations singing music by Professor Frank Hudson with a dance and light refreshments. A decoration committee oversees the hall with Mesdames Clifton Claude Baker Jos H Smith and Miss Wolfe. Special stages will bring visitors from Discovery and Flat for a festive night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hall
Iditarod
North
J.D. Barnes
Jos. H Smith
H. H. Weir
Albert Wile
Frank Hudson
Mesdames Clifton
Claude Baker
Jos H. Smith
Miss Wolfe
Iditarod town council acts as board of equalization
This week the Iditarod town council sat as a board of equalization to adjust assessor figures. Increases were mostly small but totaled nearly 40 000 pounds. Several protests succeeded in reductions, while some property owners absent were raised. Diamonds were exempt due to distribution issues. Major Albrecht’s lots were added to the tax list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod Town
Alfred Boas
H. Boas
Chris Anthonieson
J. I. Sale
Mr. Anthonieson
Ira F. Wood
Paul le Plante
Nancy Bell
Jesse Rogers
J. J. Smith
Iditarod
A.B. Rome
Major Albrecht
Ruby Ews Wedding Anniversary and Long Creek Ventures
Mr and Mrs Fred Carter purchase a quarter share raising their total in the Keystone Association Long Creek to three eighths as they already held an eighth Igloo No 5 Pioneers of Alaska established in Ruby Charley Hoxie elected president Seward Baggerly vice president. A large dance at Long Ty drew about 20 Ruby visitors mostly ladies. Commissioner Phil Gallacher reports several legal liquor sales cases at Long City with a jury dispute. Linn Pierce Nelson begin work on ground at Long Creek. About 28.70 was earned from Brice Capewell Trail Creek. Good prospects reported from Flat Creek a Bonanza tributary near Tamarac Creek. December 4 marks the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jonas Brewis at Flat Creek with a seven course dinner by Harry Harris and champagne toasts. Guests included Mr and Mrs Monkman Mr and Mrs Brooks Miss Cahill J J Rivers Harry Johnson and John Holmes. Mr and Mrs Chas E Miller of Iditarod were unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carter
Keystone Association
Long Creek
Alaska
Ruby
Charley Hoxie
Seward Baggerly
Long Ty
Phil Gallacher
Long City
Linn, Pierce & Nelson
Brice & Capewell
Trail Creek
Flat Creek
Bonanza
Tamarac Creek
Jonas Brewis
Harry Harris
Monkman
Brooks
Cahill
J. J. Rivers
Harry Johnson
John Holmes
Chas E. Miller
Iditarod
Golddust Arrives From the Aniak
About 50 pounds of golddust was brought in by Manager W. H. Golder of the N. C. post at Kolmakofsky. It came from the Aniak. The Bear creek output will arrive later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Golder
N.C
Kolmakofsky
Aniak
Bear Creek
Dunc Meeting Sets Stricter Rules for City Council
Last Wednesday the Dunc council adopted stricter rules of order proposed by Mayor J D Barnes after noting past informal procedures. Debates on fire protection and water supply for 3100 a month were discussed, with support and opposition from council members. Jack McDonald arrived from Georgetown for dental treatment with Dr Behla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D Barnes
Robe
Smith
Jack McDonald
Georgetown
Behla
Christmas Toys for the Children in Iditarod District
Local retailers in Iditarod advertise a wide range of holiday toys and candy. The Northern Commercial Company showcases dolls, blocks, animal plush, and mechanical toys, while William Ansley’s Richmond Street store emphasizes mechanical toys and holiday displays. Hurst Bros and Mrs T L Thurston’s Postoffice Candy Store promote candies in boxes or bulk with low prices due to stock. Residents are urged to shop early to avoid disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod
William Anslay
Richmond Street
Imperial Cigar Store
T. L. Thurston
Postofice
Charged With Illegal Liquor Selling On Otter
Peter Michels of Discovery faced Commissioner George W. Albrecht on a charge of selling liquor without a license. He pleaded not guilty and the trial was set for Monday next, December 16, with witnesses to be called. Michels was released on his own recognizance. Annual assessment work blanks at Pioneer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Michels
Discovery
George W. Albrecht
Michels
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Wetal
the Clothier
Mamas
Redman Jeates
Simmelssey
Sams Applebaum
Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe
EVA
Yukon
Condh and Willow
Olympia
Iditarod Meat Co
Pioneer Office
Ansley’s Book Store
Board OF Equalization
A. J. Weiss
Flat City
Loeh Clothi
Hurst Bros
Ruby Ews
Golddust
Saags. Bros
Acheson
Ben Howland
Barnes
Stith
Bayles
Albrecht
Otter
Jack Baird
ED Anderson
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