Norton couple return from Fortuna Ledge voyage in Nortonia
Captain and Mrs. A. Grant Norton describe a rough trip from Fortuna Ledge to port in the Nortoria ship Nortonia. They report severe weather and scarce snow, note the death of a native known as Coney Jack on the Lower Yukon, and tell of a boy named Conklin who trekked to a white woodcutter camp for help and is now under care at Holy Cross. They also mention meeting Joe McDowell and John Novak near Holy Cross before heading toward Tolstoi and Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Grant Norton
Fortuna Ledge
Nortonia
Koowno
Yukon
Coney Jack
Big River
St. Joseph Mission
Conklin
Holy Cross
Good Sisters
Joe McDowell
John Novak
Iditarod
Tolstoi
Seward
When Old John Said Goodbye Ends an Eventful Night
The text notes the passing of John Barleycorn last Monday night and describes a calm finish in Iditarod and Flat. It mentions resorts closing their goods after 11 o'clock with no cough drops available before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
Iditarod
Iditarod Commercial Club to Hold Annual Meeting
Notice states the regular annual meeting of the Iditarod Commercial Club will be at the Miners and Merchants Bank on Monday January 7 1918 at 8 o clock in the evening. Gro W Albrecht is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod Commercial Club
Miners & Merchants Bank
Gro. W. Albrecht
Sterling Dark visits town to sell potatoes in hand
Sterling Dark, owner of a homestead near Matanuska, arrived in town yesterday October 5 and is staying at the Richter House. He plans to dispose of a portion of his crop. Dark, an old timer, has spent sixteen years in mining throughout the territory and once took out $50,000 near Fairbanks in earlier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Dark
Matanuska
Richter
Forfeiture Notice on Ophir Fraction Placer Claim Alaska
Dona Lachance co owner warns Charles Courtright and heirs that 1916 expenditures of 100 dollars were made to hold Ophir Fraction placer claim on Willow Creek Otter mining district Alaska. If payment is not made within ninety days after last publication, the co owner claims the interest per Section 2324 Revised Statutes. First published January 5 1918 last published April 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Courtright
Ophir
Willow Creek
Iditarod River
Otter Mining and Recording District
Territory of Alaska
United States
Dona Lachance
Otter and neighbors raise 1010 for American Red Cross drive
First 1918 contributions from Otter and nearby precincts total 1010 dollars. Local auxiliary officers praise the showing. The list names numerous individual donors across varied amounts from 1.00 to 100.00 with many supporters like Lois A. McMahon and Wm. Lee among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Society
Otter
Tditarod Igloo No
Pioneers of
Alaska
Lois A. McMahon
Wm. Lee
J. G. Murdock
Louis Mattsen
M. J. McKenzie
J. P. Albrecht
Alex Weir
S W Dickson
Guy G Geraghty
Fred Pedersen
Ludger Labelle
Geo Niles
Wm Barta
J Wilson Reed
Thos Hennessy
Oscar Gardner
H R Moore
C R Peck
M B Peck
T McMahon
F Dickson
FJ Hart
John Toda
A D Currie
Fritzie Hill
N H Thompson
Jac F Keller
WW Nelson
Robi Soutar
Paul Rei
Joe Konechney
J E Anderson
John Shaller
FP Jacob
Jennie A Jacob
Dan McGuire
A M Kilgore
TR Moore
Bill Smith
Whitley Ince Ray
Wm Ansley
Anna Young
Louis Gaunant
Dan McGinty
Florence Moore
F Gleason
T H Jasper
T R Moore
Abe Aude
Free Citizenship Night School Meeting Notice
A meeting for all who wish to attend a free Citizenship Night School is called for tonight, Saturday January 5, 1918, at the Commissioner's office in Flat. Territory law allows such a school if at least 12 people desire to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory
Weather Report Dinner Hosts Mentioned
New Year's Eve gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Strandberg with Mr. and Mrs. Monkman Mr. and Mrs A F Erickson Mr E T Malin Miss Helen Grant and Oscar M Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Strandberg
Monkman
A. F. Erickson
E. T. Malin
Helen Grant
Oscar M. Anderson
Postcard from Captain Byers on Birdman Exam in Army
A Seattle dated November 17 postcard to Tub from Captain Earl L. Byers notes his physical for the National Army birdman program. He recalls reaching the Smith building forty second floor in an elevator. The item also mentions a New Year’s Eve hard times dance at Fist enjoyed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tub
Earl L. Byers
Seattle
National Army
Smith Building
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Sam
Applebaum
Smiths No Coons
Manisumes
Nortons
Ansleys General Merchandise Iditarod
John
Spud
C.R Peck, Flat
John Vogter
William Goss
Bob Gerkie
Chris Nelson
Albert Lind
Fred Dubois
McGrath
P Aitken
H C Carter
A_ Hosner
Joseph Wood
A Y Grushong
H Langley
LN Wilson
F C Richardson
Dick Mathews
J Stewart
Dan Sprag Thos Gillispie
Ike Hayes
Chas Carlson
Bere D Clough
J Newma
F McRae
Tim Rahyl
Lee Atwater
Gordon Bettles
Ben Koktrine
Louis Blackburn
Bert Eldridge
W E Geiger
Weather Report
E. J. Smith
A. J. Weiss
Territory of
Council of National Defense
Secretary of the Interior
Byers
Aps
Furs
Miss Isaaceos
Wirs
Chittick
S. Fiat
NCCO
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