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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

4

Willmer family travels to Arizona by launch Comet

Mrs Sam Willmer and her infant son departed for the Outside on the launch Comet Tuesday. They were accompanied to Dikeman by Mr Willmer. Young Sam, lifelong Alaska resident, makes his first Outside trip and aims to join the Iditarod Kenne Clubs. Mrs Willmer will be met at Seattle by her mother.

Sam Willmer Dikeman Wilmer Young Sam Alaska Iditarod Kenne Clubs Ze One

Local notables attend Tuesday event in town

Notable figures arrived Tuesday in Towes to honor friends bound for the Outside. Simmons led the late crowd as the event drew nearby residents and civic leaders.

Simmons

For Sale or Rent at Smith's Roadhouse on Takotna Forks

The property known as Smith's Roadhouse sits at the Forks of the Takotna river on the Seward Iditarod trail. Positioned as the best station between Iditarod and Seward, it offers business opportunities in both summer and winter. Contact E. P. Smith at Porks of Takotna Alaska for details.

Ground work, Flat Creek area locals and visits

Local notes detail residents and visitors around Flat Creek and Iditarod areas, with names such as Ronald Bluis Joe Roy and Miss Watrous changing jobs, repairs, and social calls. Mentions of Yukon Gold Company, the Wildcat association, and preparations for the Fourth of July plus new water pressure installations and community notices.

Miss Watrous Yukon Guld Company McDowell Iditarod Flat Mat

Special Deputy MarshaI narrowly escapes death in pursuit

Special Deputy Marshal C. Shonberg of Ophir City barely survived while pursuing absconding debtors Gus Johnson and Otto Grenatus. Mistaking a river bend for a ford, he wandered ten days without aid, killed a porcupine, and drank its blood. The fugitives were captured after returning to Ophir City, forced to pay the deputy’s expenses, and the case warned merchants.

Marshal C. Shonberg Ophir Mr. Shonberg Gus Johnson Otto Grenatus John Morrow Ophira City Kota Vike Creek Mc. Morrow

Palace Hotel Property Sale in Flat Alaska Listed

A May 29 1912 District Court notice announces sale of the Palace Hotel building and all furnishings in Flat city Alaska by public vendue at the front door on July 9 1912. Marshal J K Low and Deputy Chas E Taylor provide the sale details and the attorney is B H Sheppard.

Dredge and Derricks Support Yukon Transit Work

The Iditarod Traction Company reports heavy lifting as derricks with 29 ton capacity operate at 15 horsepower bull gears. Freight from Delta barge is moving as timbers and equipment arrive for Yukon Gould Company, with 30 to 40 workers on site and additional crews on the Fiat Creek road.

Iditar Traction Company Idhe P Delta Yukon Gould Company Miturod Traction Company Gomen Ad Gitin

Notice of Marshal’s Sale of Alaska Hotel Property

By writ of execution dated May 29, 1912 out of the District Court of Alaska Fourth District, W. B. Clar and A. Perkins, d/b/a Gold Scree hotel, with two story hotel property and household fixtures, levied for sale. Marshal of Alaska will offer the property at public sale to the highest bidder for cash on the appointed day. Sale to be held at the Palace Hotel in Plat City, Alaska, under Clerk Phelps and attorney Taylon. Auction conducted in 1912.

United States of America Territory of Alaska Edward M. Spaulding Plainvill Karrier J. Spaulding Cureau Antiolayit Peter D. Overfield Eae Page Bey E. M. Stanton Siues America Alaska Apy A.D Clar A. Perkins Ujen Maattain Hofelogk Plat City Gitarod His. Loy U S Marshal Mauer Atal He P. Sheppard de. Taylon Phainttl United States Fay

City Administration Overhauled and New Appointees Named

The city administration was overhauled with new appointments to meet obligations and reduce old debt. Frank O’Farrell remains city clerk and fire chief. P J Haraton named city clerk. Bert Binks new fire chief. Conn eul to salary of $40. Bradley to manage fire and police staffing with paid and volunteer roles. Savings projected at about $500 per month. water rate and vessel coverage under review.

Civy Frank O'Farrell P J.haraton Bert Binks Cascade Laundry J R McGovern Bradley Strelic Meoneth Barnes

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