Fortune's Star Still Follows Frank Manley
In Fairbanks on December 14 Judge Overfield ruled in the Durand versus Manley case. The court sustained the claims of Manley and Boone to the Durand fraction on Cleary and ordered the money in court to Manley. Durand had been staked by Barnette and shared the fraction with Manley and others who had worked the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Durand
Manley
Overfield
Boone
Cleary
Barnette
Theodore Witte
Julius Meyer
Ben Boone
D. T. Boone
Witte
Meyer
Tony Zuber
Walter Hunter
Fairbanks Telegraph Dec 8 Hennery Raid And Local News
The Fairbanks Telegraph reports a hennery raid yielding a complete haul of eggs with many originators seized. A December twenty-mile race is planned at Gordon rink with riders including Roy Lund and Mike Lawin among Nome notables. Also noted are W H Mendham moving quarters, Pete Vidovich suing for rent, Deputy Marshal Robinson returning with four prisoners, two insane. Albert Wilton marries Margaret Atkinson. A McDonald and George Kinney buy half interest in Sa Ophir creek Beaver country. Mrs Willison dies after bronchial illness. L M Calvin reports a new 12 inch ledge on Pioneer quartz claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Roy Lund
Mike Lawin
Nome
John Norman
W. H. Mendham
Front Street
Fairbanks
Pete Vidovich
Pete
Marshal Robinson
Tanana
Albert Wilton
Margaret Atkinson
A. McDonald
George Kinney
Beaver Country
Willison
Illnes
L. M. Calvin
Goldfield
Nevada
Chatham Creek
Ansley’s Hall Christmas party delights children
The Christmas tree party at Ansley’s Hall hosted by the ladies of Iuuarod last Monday afternoon drew strong holiday cheer. Bill Ansley, dressed as Santa, distributed presents while Mrs. G. R. Elliot and Mrs. Garckin organized song, recitations, and games that kept youngsters amused. A notable sum was raised for the occasion, with many adults aiding in the festivities and a long list of helpers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmes
Garckin
Elliott
Clifton
J. A. Peterson
Troughton
Saunders
C. Suter
Roscoe
Sherbourne
Thurston
Huser
Eisenmanger
Notice to Debtors at Independent Market Iditarod
All persons owing bills to the Pacific Cold Storage Company are urged to call at the Independent Market in Iditarod and settle their accounts as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Cold Storage Company
Iditarod
Odd Fellows Meeting Notice at Flat City
Notice to Odd Fellows of Iditarod District to meet at N N Jaffe's store Flat City Jan 7 8 p m sharp to discuss organizing an Odd Fellows club It was rumored that Me and Mrs Roy Stevens had a bad tipover on their way to Flat City Friday afternoon with a dog team None were badly hurt Coal and candles for sale at Anderson Bros Nerland s Mr Squeal from Moore Creek reports a homely looking country Main builds and repairs houses First avenue near Black st
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Odd Fellows of
Iditarod
Odd Fellows
Goud Repute
N. N. Jaffe’s
Flat City
Odd Fellows Club
Roy Stevens
Anderson Bros. & Nerland’s
Destructive Fire Sweeps Fairbanks Business District
A major blaze starting from a defective flue at the Central saloon on Front street destroyed seven downtown businesses in Fairbanks early this morning. The Empire restaurant, O K barber shop, Imperial cigar store, Fraction saloon, Vandale jewelry, and B B cigar store were lost, with only the Imperial cigar store saved. Losses exceed $20,000 amid frigid 40 degree weather and cold hindering the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Front Street
Empire Restaurant
O. K
Imperial Cigar Store
Fraction
Vandale’s Jewelry Store
B. & B. Cigar Store
Tire
Siphon” Miller
Cha _ Empire bakery
1Rant
T Jensen
Johnson
Frozen trail fatalities rise as two more victims found near Moose Creek
John Kuschel and Alfred Sundquist reported a second recent murderless corpse found on the trail near Moose Creek four miles from a cabin. The unidentified frozen man was buried after a brief search. Earlier, December 16, George Howard, 55, was found frozen near Ophir Diskaket, a Fortymile veteran and printer by trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kuschel
Alfred Sundquist
Iditarod
Diina
Commissioner Maltby
Marshal Donovan
Dikeman
Moose Creek
Howard
Diskaket
Billy Grey
Grey
Ed Kelly
Judge Vinal
Ophir
Fortymile
Alaska
Californ
First Iditarod dog race set for New Year start
The opening Iditarod trial titled Mushc opens at 11 am with eight teams, running about 20 miles from M M Bank to Discovery Otter, Fiat City, Flat City, and back to First Street. Entries closed Friday noon with a drawing placing Claude Shea, Shorty Drapeau, Northern Saloon, Harry Karstens, Tom McMahon, Dav Campbell, John Kirby, and Sam Adams in starting slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. & M. Bank
Discovery Otter
Fiat City
Front Street
Willow
Summit Roadhouse
Boulder Trail
Boulder
Otter
Flat City
Government Trail
Iditarod
Lawn
Secondayiue
Richmond
Bonanza
First Street
Claude Shea
Shorty Drapeau
Sal
Oon
Harry Karstens
Tom McMahon
Dav Campbell
John Kirby
Sam Adams
NC. Co
Claude
Dan Campbell
N. C. Co
McRae
McMahon
Tommy Bailene
Flat Creek
Summit Railhouse
Dicovery
Festive New Year Watch Party at Merchants Cafe
Scene of celebrations fills Merchants cafe as guests gather for a New Year watch party. Alaska palms, orchestral music, and a festive menu of turkeys oysters game and more are promised. Worden sells Bock cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant's Cafe
Alaska Palms
Worden
Bock
Arctic Brothers Plan Grand Dedication in Flat City
The Arctic Brothers announce the dedication of their new social hall next Saturday January 7. As the largest hall in the country, the event promises a high profile reception with all members expected to attend despite high water. Tickets cost five dollars per couple and include a large feed. extras are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brothers
Flat City
A. B
Price and Farrer Head to Red Mountain Diggings
J J Price and Mace Farrer, owners linked to the Marietta association on Flat Creek, depart for Red Mountain in the Koyukuk country seeking a reported strike. Jim Huntington’s letter confirms news from the Yukon Valley News at Fort Gibbon. The Red Mountain diggings lie on a tributary of Old Man river near Arctic City, about 100 miles north of Gibbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Price
Marietta Association
Flat Creek
Mace Farrer
Hot Springs
Red Mountain
Koyukuk
Yukon
Yukon Valley News At Fort Gibbon
Price
Jim Huntington
Farrer
Old Man River
Arctic City
Gibbon
Christmas Wedding Bells at Mrs W Newman Home
On Christmas Day Miss Anna Huffy and Wm McMullen were married at Mrs W Newman’s home with Commissioner Maltby officiating. After a quiet ceremony a large welcoming reception met them on their return to Flat on the Ross. The bride and groom are known locally and the groom has worked in freighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Newman
Anna Huffy
Wm. McMullen
Commissioner Maltby
Ross
Praises Heard Are Long and Loud at Iditarod Masonic Ball
The Iditarod Masonic Club hosted a lavish Ansley hall ball last Tuesday night with elegant attire and a standout program before dancing. Performers included Edward Drake, Mrs. Wm. Amalong, Prof. Bergeren, Miss Coolidge, Prof. Drake, Otto Moses, Miss Taylor, and Mrs. M. Dunham. The Merchants cafe offered superb supper service as the crowd packed the hall and reception rooms. Creek Masons attended in force with 14 guests brought by Keyes & Mayhun stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod Masonic Club
Ansley’s Hall
Iditarod
Edward Drake
Wm. Amalong
Prof. Bergeren
Miss Coolidge
Prof. Drake
Otto Moses
Miss Taylor
M. Dunham
Merchants Cafe
Creek Masons
Keyes & Mayhun
No. 40 Wins Suit in Local Store Raffle
The raffle at I. Goldstein's store on Monday awarded a $50 tailor-made suit to No. 40. Miss Florence McGibney drew the winning number from the bat, and the results were declared without dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Goldstein's
Florence McGibney
Fare cut to town eases creek travel for all
A notice states Keyes and Mayban reduce the state fare from Flat City by one dollar to help ensure all creeks residents can ride to town. Mr and Mrs Snyder attended the Masonie bail and were impressed by the metropolitan aspect of Iditarod City. Ful fine goods at Simpson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyes & Mayban
Flat City
Mrs. Snyder
Iditarod City
Stanley's Christmas Dance at Flat on Christmas Eve
A lively community gathering at Stanley's Flat on Christmas Eve ends with a crowded, festive party. Twelve guests, including a group led by Phil Mayhan of Keyes & Mayhan, are helped out by Phil amid the merriment as children share candy and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Phil Mayhan
Keyes & Mayhan
Phil
Riverside Hotel Arrivals at Colossal Three Day Event
List of guests including Dr Carter and wife Mr and Mrs A V Thorns Mrs J J Price Miss Cooliige T W Jackson Robert Blythe Wm Guttschick Robert Heart Jas Goodman Dr C M Spaulding Jus C Stephenson Frank James Geo Vader J C Wilson Edward Berbach H Howard B Ingels A Longnecker L N Ellis Capt John Bingham G W Byron Thos McMahon. FU SALE mining plant and boilers high presure and pumps by Johnson Claris. Alleigars dealers sell Bock cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Ana
A V Thorns
J J Price
Miss Cooliige
T W Jackson
Robert Blythe
Wm Guttschick
Robert Heart
Jas Goodman
C M Spaulding
Jus C Stephenson
Frank James
Geo Vader
J C Wilson
Edward Berbach
H Howard
B Ingels
A Longnecker
L N Ellis
Capt John Bingham
G W Byron
Thos McMahon
Change of Venue In Redfern Case
A change of venue in the case of United States versus Stephen Redfern was granted by Judge Overfield on Nov 30. The trial will be held next spring in the Iditarod. Redfern faces perjury charges tied to the C. C. Morgan trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stephen Redfern
Overfield
Redfern
C. C. Morgan
Cleaning and Repairing and Coal Oil Listings
For cleaning and repairing see Wile the Tailor, Second avenue. For coal oil and camlies see Anderson Bros. & Nerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile the Tailor
Second Avenue
Coal Oil
Camlies
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Dome Layman Killed by Boiler Explosion at Fairbanks
Frank Lindquist, a layman working in a boiler house, was instantly killed when a 40 barrel boiler exploded blowing his body two hundred yards. The blast wrecked the print area and mutilated the body beyond recognition, with one arm entirely dismembered. Details about Lindquist and his family remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Frank Lindquis
Lindquist
Kantishna Uprising Only Redman's Joke
Fairbanks dispatch reports Charles Trundit arriving from Kantishna to debunk the wild Indian scare tale told by John McLeod. Trundit says the story was a practical joke by Copper-hued jokemakers aimed at an old-timer, with McLeod figuratively teased as his hair stood on end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Charles Trundit
Kantishna
John McLeod
Josh
Flat Dwellers Now Coming Thru the Rye
Nightlife note in Flat city recounts bartenders Nels Glantz of the Grand hotel and Frank Stanley of the Stanley house securing licenses and selling drinks. Glantz and Stanley lead deliveries with Lon Doggett and Chappie Fisher assisting. the evening features steady batting, few muffed plays, and celebrations that expand Flat city’s drink emporiums to four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Glantz
Grand Hotel
Frank Stanley
Stanley House
Glantz
Frank Hail
Chappie Fischer
Lon Doggett
Chappie Fisher
Fiat
New Year Open House Hosted by Mrs Charles E Taylor
Mrs Charles E Taylor announces a New Year's Day open house from 2 to 6 pm assisted by Miss Gertrude Jones and Miss Taylor. The note mentions callers expected and a social tone typical of community notices. Also mentions Fred Carter from Flat Creek promoting the A B dance on January 7 to dedicate the new hall and a two hour stage service between Iditarod and Flat next weekend. The Sideboard advertises Bock cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Taylor
Gertrude Jones
Miss Taylor
Fred Carter
Flat Creek
Iditarod
Flat
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Fortune’s
Frank Manley
Fairbanks Telegraph
Fred Douse
Goldstream
Mr. Squeal
Moore Creek
First Avenue
Bluck St
King Frost
Judge Maltby
Donovan
George Howard
Ditna
Eadie
Lund
Jack Baird
Chas Ross
Don Hurley
Frank Becker
Chris Antonison
Robert Simpson
Marshal Capt
Nonovan
Henry Weir
Billy Barret
Ramos Peterson
Tom Dean
Ioldstein
Ike Bayles
Joe Smith
Dee Kemp
George Auten
Martin Sickinger
Frank H. Chew
J. L. Jean
George Bishop
Arthur Shoubeck
Carl Thiel
Jack Ryan
Jack Connolly
Bert Moores
Louis Schmimelfennig
Charles Knell
Eddie Mc Adle
Oious
Santa Claus
Schimmelfennig
Ruby
Jack Price
Manuel
Bock Gizurs
Simpson’s
Riverside Hotel
FU Sale
Morris
Johnson & Claris
Alleigars
Domne
Redman
Consomme
Berggren
Bourret
Drake
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