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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1911

Page

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Guggies and Gihers Leave on the Pup for Banks

The steamer Pup departed at about 9 o clock with the genheim party en route to Banks and several notable passengers aboard. They planned to board the steamer Tana directly to the metropolis. Passengers included Mrs. Hartman M Herman Barthel J Rutherford F Mothe Bell B A Austin R Short C H William Paul Wagner Fred Nis August Hanot W D Thompson R Cunningham W F Roy Gug of Geor son.

Pup Genheim Tana Metropolis Mrs. Hartman Herman Barthel J. Rutherford F. Mothegenheim Bell B. A. Austin R. Short C. H. William Paul Wagner Fred Nis August Hanot W. D. Thompson R. Cunningham W. F. A . Roy O Gug Georson

Copeland Delays for Wires as Helen M Arrival Looms

W F Copeland head Guggenheim representatives in the district waited for the Helen M to arrive with mail, delaying his plans until the launch Edna sailed. The main party continued on the Pup, while Lt Edgerton of the Road Commission also rode for Nome. Capt W H Ferson traveled to Dikeman to assemble river scows for transport.

Helen M W. F. Copeland Guggenheim Edna Pup Edgerton Road Commission Nome W. H. Ferson Dikeman Copeland Lewis Thomas Aitken Guggs O Ug

Accident In Ruby City Involves Matt DeCourcy And Doc Holmes

June 23 report from Ruby City describes Matt DeCourcy injuring his right ankle with fire and an axe during a camp setup. Doc Holmes, former deputy, performs improvised surgery and escorts DeCourcy to Ruby City by horseback. Delays and mud hinder travel, but Holmes completes wound care. recovery expected.

Ruby City H. Jarvis Matt DePools Matt Doe Holmes Alial DeCourcey Yourney Johns

Notice to Miners and Suppliers at Reduced Prices

Hydraul ic hose offered via St Michael at greatly reduced prices in various sizes 1 inch 2 inch S inch and 10 inch Flame hose custom order on short notice Small hose for boiler houses tents tarpaulins bunks mattress sheets and more at lowest prices Johnson Mattress Hose Factory phone 2 Willow Rosey fresh ranch eggs displayed nearby

St. Michael Notic Johnson Mattress & Hose Factory Willow Fedor Rosey's

Notice on licenses and business listings in Iditarod Alaska

Notices for license applications and renewals at the clerk's office in Iditarod Alaska. Mentions tobacco and cigar importers Rothschild Bros and Mason Ehrman Co. Options include Empire Commercial, Select Outside Lumber, Ross Nes tor, Pioneer Storage hay and grain, and a North Star restaurant Otter sale. Contact phone 57.

J. Gruenbaum Rothschild Bros Liquor Deasers Mason, Ehrman & Co Ross & Nestor's

Guggenheim party chiefs leave Flat Creek amid failed deal

W F Copeland of the Guggenheim group announced departure from Flat Creek after canceling most options and financing. He said they would head to Fairbanks to survey opportunities, while denying rumors of a strategic sale pressure and noting prospecting is closed.

W. F. Copeland Guggenheim Flat Creek Fairbanks

Mail service in Iditarod faces delay and neglect

Post office inspectors from Washington visit on the Helen M to assess Alaska mail issues. The writeup cites weekly winter service demands, stalled bills of lading, unpaid rents, and a volunteer postmaster amid sparse mail from the Outside. Residents plead for government or contractor action to restore reliable delivery.

Post Ofice Washington Helen M Alaska Seeenth Iditarod Seattle Randles Kaltag Nulato Po: Department Seward-Iditatod Eto Post Office Department Als

Moving Figures of Local Notables and Fire Relief News

J F Lewis, attorney for the G lenheims, leaves for Fairbanks then San Francisco. Mrs. Atchison begins work at the local telephone exchange. H Boas secures a corner Willow and First location opposite the Red Cross Drug. Slupik the tailor to join the same block. Frank Manley arrives from Willow to oversee season openings. Dr Chas Carter rides Dobbin. Herman Barthel leaves for Fairbanks with beer, losses from the fire noted. Mort Stevens arrives on the Flyer. he eyes cases for the upcoming term.

Neil Atchison Frank Manley Willow Chas. Carter Herman Barthel Fairbanks Joe Heacock Mort. E. Stevens Stevens, Roth & Dignan

Tramway Equipment Arrives for Wilson Line Construction

The Wilson tramway team brings 16 mules and 50 tons of cars trucks and gear to the site. Frederick and Jim Wilson survey the route and plan immediate building work with expected freight hauling to Flat by August pending ties and rails.

Wilson Frederick Wilson Spokane Samson Bar Little Delta Jim Wilson Mutchler

Romance Ends In Surprise Alaska Marriage At Judge Stanton’s

Arthur D. Field of Ver mont and Jessie Samarindyck of Hot Springs South Carolina wed at Judge Stanton’s office at 8:30 after Mrs Field arrived by boat from the Outside. The ceremony occurred in the presence of George Auten and Charles Miller with no warning to the groom.

Arthur D. Field Vermont Dakotas Alaska Jessie Samarindyck Hot Springs S. C South Dakota Field

Court Opens First Term of District Court in Iditarod City

Judge Overfield arrives to begin the district court term. Jurors must appear at A B hall with faces washed to show cause for any excuses. Morning set includes jury adjustments and venire. afternoon covers motion calendar and liquor license and naturalization hearings.

Hall Young Fort Wrangel Maska Alaska City Be Rooney A. B. Hall Overfield O'El District Court John F. Baird Empire Commercial Co Lars Persson Kris Vavich

Stampede From Ruby Now On

Nearly 30 people arrived yesterday from Ruby City after tents were set up and bulletins from the creeks read. No further discoveries were made beyond the initial find and residents began leaving, folding wigwams and departing. Names published for those caught by chance include O. P. Goss Leonard Dodge John Beaton Charles TeDowell Smithy Bembrook Jack Smith and William Risenmenger.

Ruby City Beautiful O. P. Goss Leonard Dodge John Beaton Charles TeDowell Smithy Bembrook Jack Smith William Risenmenger

Willow Street Road Funds Battle in City Meeting

The road commission led by Lt Edgerton votes to allocate 21 000 for the Willow street project if citizens raise 2 400 to finish work started under government authority. Otter street boosters seek aid but are rebuffed as the panel backs the Willow street route as a cheaper, better highway. The civic drive has raised over 1 000 and will begin work promptly.

Friends of Iditarod Seattle Loes Nie Otter-street Willow-street Edgerton Road Commission Willow Street Otter Street Commission Government Road Faras

Jewelry store opens in Iditarod by Goldfield pair

They Certainly Have the Rocks Walter A. Lord and R. M. Youngren who ran the largest jewelry house in Goldfield Nevada have opened a shop near the Postoffice in Iditarod. They display a large varied stock of novelties in jewelry including a diamond stock likely among the largest in the north.

Walter A. Lord R. M. Youngren Goldfield Nevada Iditarod

Captain Jarvis Ends His Life in Seattle

At noon in a Seattle Athletic Club bedroom Captain David Henry Jarvis a former revenue cutter service member and Guggenheim representative in Alaska was found dead with a bullet wound. He was then general manager of Northern Fisheries Company, resided on Capitol Hill, and left a note reading Tired and worn out that is all. He leaves a widow and two children.

Seattle Seattle Athletic Club David Henry Jarvis United States Revenue Cutter Service Guggenheim Alaska Jarvis Northern Fisheries Company Capitol Hill

Notice of Naturalization Hearing at Iditarod Court

On July 10 1911 at 7 30 p m the District Court Fourth Judicial Division will hear petitions for naturalization at the Courthouse Iditarod. Named petitioners Lars Persson Kris Vavich Peter Milivik and witnesses George B Wesch W Hawkins Spasaje Radovich must appear. substitute witnesses may be used. Others may apply for first or second papers by visiting the clerk's office.

Iditarod District Court Fourth Judicial Division Lars Persson George B. Wesch W. Hawkins Kris Vavich Peter Milivik Spasaje Radovich

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