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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1911

Page

7

Guggies and Gihers Leave on the Pup

The steamer Pup left at about 9 o clock carrying the Genheim party bound for Banks and a number of well known people. They planned to catch the steamer Tana for the metropolis. Passengers include Mrs. Hartman Herman Barthel Rutherford Mothe Genheim party members Bell Austin Short H William Paul Wagner Nis Hanot Thompson Cunningham 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 Until Mail Run. Nome Trip Under Way

W F Copeland head Guggenheim district waits for the Helen M mail launch arrival before tarrying here. He boards the Edna after a quick sighting while the Pup carries the main party. Lt Edgerton road commissioner travels to Nome. Capt W H Ferson prepares river scows at Dikeman for transport.

Helen M W. F. Copeland Guggenheim Edna Pup Edgerton Road Commission Nome W. H. Ferson Dikeman

Injures and Rescue After Camp Fire Accident

June 23 report from Ruby City details Matt DeCourcy injuring his right ankle during a campfire incident when his axe splintered a wood and caused heavy bleeding. Doc Holmes, formerly deputy, performed field surgery to stabilize him for travel to Ruby City by horseback. Delays and mud hindered the trip, but Holmes completed the care and the wound will heal with proper attention. Nearby, Johnson's storefront advertises fresh stocks while Dr Hall Young visits Portola with the local party observer noting Alaska City connections.

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

Notice to Miners Hydraulic Hose and Tents at Reduced Prices

Notice from Johnson Mattress & Hose Factory offering hydraulic hose for miners via St Michael at various sizes plus flame hose to order. Also listing small hose for boiler houses, tents tarpaulins beds and linens at low prices. Fresh ranch eggs at Roseys.

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

Licenses Available at Iditarod Clerk's Office

Notices for license applicants and renewals issued in Iditarod Alaska. Advertisements list entities including Empire Commercial Co Rothschild Bros cigar importers Mason Ehrman Co and others with a phone contact. Also promotes outside lumber corrugated iron roofing paper hay and grain sales and sale of North Star restaurant Otter fully equipped.

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

Guggenheim party to leave Flat Creek, reassess options

W F Copeland announces departure from Flat Creek negotiations as Guggenheim group suspends prospecting, cancels most options, and says they may return if a reasonable valuation emerges. He and attorney Lewis depart for Fairbanks to review opportunities while denying strategic delay aims.

W. F. Copeland Guggenheim Flat Creek Fairbanks Pup Copeland Lewis Thomas Aitken Guggs O Ug

Mail service in Iditarod in bitter need of relief

Reporters note inspectors from Washington are assessing Alaska mail woes in Iditarod. They will report rot ten conditions to the government to spur action on weekly winter service, freight delays, and contractor practices. Locals urge inspections of post office needs and a staffed, rent-free building to end yearly neglect.

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

Local residents move after Fairbanks fire and season openings

J F Lewis leaves for Fairbanks via Tuna connection, plans San Francisco return if not recalled. Mrs. Neil Atchison begins training at the local telephone exchange. H Boas relocates to Willow and First opposite Red Cross Drug store. I Slupik to share space in same building. Frank Manley from Willow arrives to oversee season openings. Dr Chas Carter rides Dobbin. Herman Barthel departs for Fairbanks with beer cargo, facing losses from the fire. Mort E Stevens arrives with court updates and agency ties. Largest assorted stationery at City Drag Store.

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

A shipment of 16 mules and 50 tons of cars trucks and paraphernalia has reached the Wilson tramway site. Frederick and Jim Wilson arrived from Spokane after delivering freight to Samson bar while surveying the route for immediate building start. The plan favors wooden rails and mule power this summer with a potential purchase of the Mutchler tramway for over two miles.

Wilson Frederick Wilson Spokane Samson Bar Little Delta Jim Wilson Mutchler

Termination of a 20 Year Romance Ends in Quiet Nuptials

Arthur D. Field of Vermont and Jessie Samarindyck of Hot Springs South Carolina wed suddenly last night at 8 30 in Judge Stanton's office. The couple have known each other since 1894 amid South Dakota Alaska and Dakotas lore. Mrs Field arrived unexpectedly on yesterday's boat as Iditarod wires failed. George Auten and Charles Miller witnessed the ceremony.

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

Court Session Opens with Jury Hearings in City

Judge Overfield arrives to open the district court for the term. Jurors must appear with washed faces and show cause. the day includes jury issues, excusing unfit jurors, and special venire if needed. Evening calendar covers liquor license appeals and naturalization petitions.

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 camping and listening to bulletins from the creeks. No additional names were found beyond those published: 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

Road Commission weighs Willow Street project and funding

The Road Commission leader Edgerton announced allocating 21,000 for finishing the government started Willow Street road if residents subscribe 2,400 extra. Otter Street boosters pressure for parallel routes while officials deem the Willow Street route superior for less cost. City fund-raising has begun with over 1,000 already pledged as work plans move forward.

Nie Otter-street Willow-street Edgerton Road Commission Willow Street Otter Street Commission Government Road Faras

Jewelry store opens in Iditarod by Goldfield duo

They Certainly Have the Rocks Walter A. Lord and R. M. Youngren, leaders of the largest jewelry store in Goldfield Nevada, opened a new shop near the Postoffice in Iditarod. The display features a large and varied stock of novelties in jewelry and a substantial diamond inventory, likely one of the north’s largest.

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

Captain Jarvis Ends His Life in Seattle

Captain David Henry Jarvis once a revenue cutter service member and Guggenheim Alaska representative was found dead by a bullet in a Seattle Athletic Club bedroom. He was general manager of Northern Fisheries, lived on Capitol Hill, and left a note reading Tired and worn out, that's 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

Naturalization Hearing Set for July 10 at Iditarod Courthouse

The District Court Fourth Judicial Division will hear petitions for naturalization on Monday July 10 1911 at 7 30 p m at the Courthouse Iditarod. Named petitioners Lars Persson Peter Milivk Kris Vavich and witnesses George B Wesch W Hawkins Spasaje Radovich are directed to appear. Substitutions for witnesses are allowed if needed and others may apply for first or second papers at 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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