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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

8

Willmer Family Heads to Arizona with Infant Son

Mrs Sam Willmer and her baby son left Tuesday on the launch Comet for the Outside traveling with Mr Wilmer as far as Dikeman His son Young Sam has lived in Alaska all his life and will visit the Outside for the first time He is described as ambitious and widely known as the youngest member of the Iditarod Kenne Clubs Miss Willmer will be met in Seattle by her mother

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

Notable Visitors Arrive Tuesday in Towne

Local figures including Simmons and other notable residents gathered Tuesday to express support for funds bound for the Outside. The event drew attention as officials annotated the attendance and next steps for the initiative.

Simmons

For Sale or Rent at Smith's Roadhouse Forks Takotna

Smith's Roadhouse on the Seward Iditarod trail at the Forks of the Takotna river offers prime location between Iditarod and Seward. Best station for summer and winter business. Contact E. P. Smith at Porks of Takotna Alaska.

Yukon Gold era notes from Flat City and Ididarod

Local items report visits by residents and traders across Flat City Ididarod and Willow Creek. Notes cover work progress on ground leased from Mahoney Rich and new job moves with Yukon Gold Company, plus road and water system developments, social visits, injuries and medical care, and Fourth of July preparations with fund-raising efforts.

Special Deputy Narrowly Escapes Death in Pursuit

Special Deputy Marshal C. Shonberg of Ophir City almost died while chasing absconding debtors Gus Johnson and Otto Grenatus. He mistook a river bend for the Palstoy, wandered ten days with little food, killed a porcupine, and drank its blood. The fugitives were captured in Alaska, ordered to reimburse the deputy’s expenses, and warned that misjudged payments threaten merchants’ stability.

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

Sale of Palace Hotel property in Flat, Alaska

In the Fourth District of Alaska a public vendue will be held on July 9, 1912 at 1 p.m. at the front door of the Palace hotel in Iditarod for the sale of the real property described as the front or rear portion of the frame Palace hotel on the Flat townsite. The sale follows a judgment dated June 15, 1912 in the U S District Court for the Fourth District. Furniture and fixtures are included. Marshal J K Low will conduct the sale with Chas E Taylor as plaintiff s attorney.

Maska Dea District Court of the United States Clark FA. J. Willison Flat Territory Alaska Towits Tha Pelace Hotel E. Taylor

Dredging and Derricks At Yukon Transit Yard

Workers heave heavy loads this week at the Iditar Traction Company site. A 50 foot derrick with 15 horsepower bull gears handles 29 ton capacity, aiding the Yukon Gould Company dredge material transit. The Miturod Traction Company employs 30 to 60 men, with additional crews on the Fiat Creek road and related operations.

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

Notice of Marshal Sale of Alaska Hotel Property

Notice of marshal sale in the Fourth District of Alaska states a writ of venditioni publicae issued May 29 and a judgment dated April 6. W. S. Clar doing business as A Perkins has a hotel property with two stories on Gold Street in Plat City, Alaska, including furniture and fixtures. The property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on September 5, 1912, at the marshal’s office in Barrow.

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 overhaul boosts efficiency and savings

The city undergoes a full reform of offices with new appointees led by Frank O’Farrell as city clerk and fire chief, P J Haraton as city clerk, Bert Binks as fire chief, and others taking roles with no or modest pay. The changes promise savings of about 8500 per month and aim to meet current obligations while addressing old debt. water rates and vessel operations may be adjusted as finances improve.

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

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