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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1910

Page

11

Prospectors Return From Nixon's Fork Trek

Drew French and Charles Smith travel from Nixon's Fork Takoma after weeks visiting placer camps across the region. French reports meeting Jones formerly of Fairbanks and time with Captain Boerner Mrs Bultos and the N C Co post residents below the fork mouth. No major events reported on Nixon's Fork or Moore Creek as prospectors stay busy.

Drew French Charles Smith Nixon Takoma Jones Fairbanks Boerner Bultos N.C. Co. Post Nixon's Fork Moore Creek

Arrival at Seward Revealed by Doc Mading

In a message received by Frank Ingles last week, Doc Mading reports his arrival at Seward on December 8. Harry Johnson, of the Guggenheims on Flat, accompanied Mading and described the trip as pleasant.

Frank Ingles Doc Mading Seward Harry Johnson Guggenheims Mading

Otter Masonic Club Plans Big Winter Ball Feats

At a Flat City meeting of Otter Masonic Club members it was agreed to host the Iditarod Masonic Ball in December. Creek Masons will charter nearly every conveyance for their arrival Tuesday night. A Grand hotel banquet with Mrs Swanson as hostess drew praise, followed by speeches and thanks to Mrs Swanson for hospitality.

Otter Masonic Club Flat City Iditarod Masonic Club Flat Grand Hotel Selma Swanson Swansson No N, Jaffe Dan Sutherland Karl Thiel Lynna Jones Chas. Carroll Fred Ekvat 2. M. Spaulding

Tragedy Echoes From Iditarod Trekker Tales

Otto Saxe, presumed dead, left his partner Charles Schuel and others in hardship after a quarrel prompted Schuel to head toward the Kuskokwim with scant provisions. Weather turned bitter cold, delaying search actions as Thompson and Mur dock report another potential casualty in Mosquito Creek region. Saxe’s belongings have been handed to the commissioner and will reach Henry Roden in Fairbanks. Saxe’s Oakland sister is mentioned as a contact.

Otto Saxe Iditarod Thompson Schack Bodie Back Saxe Henry Roden Fairbanks Oakland Mroden Fommy

North Star Quits Cordova Daily Field

The Cordova North Star withdraws from the daily field and will publish once a week under editor Robert J. McChesney. The Cordova Daily Alaskan plans to start the Katalla News with full telegraphic service, amid Guggenheim influence and advertiser loyalties.

Cordova North Star Robert J. McChesney Daily Field Cordova Alaskan Katalla News Cordova Alaskan Guggenheims Guggenheim Organ

Notice to Debtors at Independent Market

All persons owing bills to the Pacific Cold Storage Company are urged to call at the Independent Market in Iditarod and settle promptly.

Pacific Cold Storage Company Mn Iditarod

Social Effusion Luxe Invites Masons to Ansley Hall Ball

Invitations went out for a grand ball at Ansley’s Hall on the evening of the 27th. Masons and friends from miles around are expected, with a reception room, punch, and catering by Merchants cafe. The event features an orchestra, formal wear, and a large committee with extensive duties. tickets are five dollars per couple, extra ladies 250.

Ansley’s Hall Hiitarod Ansley Building Merchants Cafe Alaska Barmaraz de Rigger C. E. Miller J. Bayles John Strelic

Sled Team Leader Frank Tondreau Heads North With Supplies

Frank Tondreau known as the Malamute Kid departed Wednesday afternoon with an IL-dog team and a heavy load of supplies bound for Donlan Creek. He carried provisions sent by Lewin & Barrett to Julian Creek and planned a further trek to Georgetown.

Frank Tondreau Donlan Creek Georgetown Charles Worden Lewin & Barrett Julian Creek Frank

Dog Race Posters Mention Fred Melius

A note regrets that Fred Melius had not begun dog racing talk earlier, implying more Kuskokwim teams would enter the New Year race.

Fred Melius Melius

Open House New Year Custom in Iditarod Creeks

A community notice urges ladies in Iditarod and nearby creeks to keep New Year open houses. Bachelors may visit, with etiquette tips and holiday spirit. Women encouraged to send their names for publication to promote the custom.

Iditarod Holden House

Have your n airs at Simpson gets made in the pioneer jer

The fragmentary OCR notes project at Simpson on a pioneer jer topic, with limited readable names and vague actions. The brief hints at a local project or event tied to Simpson and pioneer era themes, but specifics remain unclear in the text.

Simpson

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N. N. Jaffe Mission Furniture Murdock Ackenzie Red Gross Brug Kuskokwim Northern Hotel and Restaurant Bie. Woltke Prop Iditarod Hotel Snyder House Second Avenue Wint City Snyder & Smith Maar Rar Sherburne Pool J. Mannion the Connolly Kaltag General Store Kalta North Star Katalla General Merchandise Mores Iditarod City and Dikeman Uw. L. Sale Front St RICES Chas. D. Carter Pioneer Drug Stores Flat Creek Old Tyler St. J Laitarod Otter City Roadhouse Krocref Burkhouse Von Lela H.glantz IRS Swanson Connecti Stanley Fort Gibbon Fort Gibon Golden North Y. Ler Casey
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