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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
8
W A Vinal, United States commissioner for Innoko with headquarters at Oplur, and a prominent mining operator in the Tolstoi district, arrived in the city last Saturday for a visit to the Iditarod area.
Mr. who ran on the Wickersham ticket for legislature expresses consolation at defeat, noting personal sacrifice if elected. He believes Ophir and Tolstoi districts have strong future, and that business developments favor the region while he rests in Alaska.
The Pioneer reports it has begun listing on its subscription books the names and outside addresses of parents and relatives of stampeders heading to new camps nearby. A young man praised the move as easy and regular, saying it keeps friends posted on developments and saves much letter writing.
Tom Donahue Billie Donshue and Gus Olson arrived from Ophir last evening over lunch after a summer mining season. They winter out each year. They have not learned the Innoko vote yet but Tom mentions about 73 votes. Snyder House Flat advertises steam baths.
The Flat community hosts a Christmas tree entertainment at Moose hall with Miss Helen Grant supervising Otter district pupils. The program features songs recitations and dialogues starting at 8 pm followed by tree presents, a free supper, and dancing. No general present fund was collected. parents and friends donate gifts for the tree.
A large group of Kusokwim residents arrived at Flat on the first wave, with more due Monday as trails open. Key figures include Gi Thiele, Danny Bryce, and Elza Fisher. Thiele, once an Iditarod merchant now in Akiak, ships fur cargoes to the outside. Bryce, a Bear Creek miner, seeks a hydraulic plant for Bear Creek, planning a spring return. Fisher aims to prospect promising ground and meet reindeer man Twitchell. Fisheries matter details and a caribou misidentification are noted. W Y Fisher and Harry Buhro also joined in, proceeding to Kolmakoff.
John Huckfeldt the Happy Creek miner visited town on the first Tuesday and Wednesday. Joe Konechney of Donlin Creek was in the city early in the week on business. J E Riley departed for the Outside last Saturday via Tolstoi and the Seward trail. Bob McMillan the Otter Creek operator visited Saturday and Sunday. Charles Castleman and Ed Prue left for the Kuskokwim last Tuesday to rest and prospect at hot springs for the winter. John Novak injured his finger at the drill while Oscar Gardner was thrown from a wagon and horses walked on his face. Fred Deming moved to Happy Creek for winter work. Ivan Wales and Grant Murdock helped with the Pioneers New Year masquerade and were in town. Mike Lucey, an old-timer, attended the Pioneers meeting. Jack Smeston of Donlin Creek left Flat for home. AL Walch departed for Ophir and Tolstoi Monday. John Auld visited for the Pioneers meeting. Charley Worden left for Willow Creek yesterday to toil over the holiday. Earl Hunt, visiting in town, left last Sunday to resume work at Tolstoi.
A Guggenheim emissary concluded a long Interior Alaska journey covering Tolovana Ruby and Marshall City districts and departed Monday for the Outside route via Tolstoi. The traveler went by H. W. Parmele.
A week of unusually mild weather arrived with temperatures rising from well below freezing to 32 degrees last Tuesday and continuing mild since. Readings from 7 am at the fire station compare this year and last, showing daily highs and lows and a notable warm spell.
An old-time market snippet notes a barber offering hair thinning remedies and related items. A patron responds, while distant mentions include Pack caps, fur repairs, Mrs Shaler in Flat City, and Olympia and Eastern Oysters at $1.50 a can, alongside Iditarod Meat Co. mentions.
George Bittel information requested about a man who left home in 1898 from New York City. Any news appreciated by his mother. Address Chris Bittel Box 323 Albany New York.
Dan McKinzie, once famed as Alaska’s toughest man, arrives at Marshall with Indian guides, endures a brutal cross country trek back to Flat, loses his hardman status as a practical joke turns on him, and discovers his Christmas feast was stolen.
The case of C R Peck versus Marshal Erwin concerned possession of more than fifteen CIF gold dust seized in the estate of Charles Estmere. Commissioner Geraghty granted the award to Peck on motion of the plaintiff after a bill of sale and supporting affidavit declared ownership.
The article describes Howard King’s fourth birthday party at home in Flat hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed King. Guests included Arthur Strundberg Esther Strundberg Herbert Strundberg Viola Strundberg Peter Baxey Doris Baxey Jessie Gunning Jim Charlston Alvira Hellman and Floren. The youngsters enjoyed games and a meal in a cheerful family gathering.
George Edward Adams, the man who looted the Seattle office, seeks a pardon. A Washington dispatch says the matter is before the department of justice for consideration, but it is believed no action will be taken.
A recent arrival from Circle reports the largest herd of caribou seen near Miller House and Eagle Summit in Fairbanks, noting this year’s run surpasses all previous sightings. Dr. Moore, the Flat druggist, offers grease paint and nose putty for masquerade ball preparations along with Gillette razors.
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