Guggenheims Move Toward Control of Placer Grounds
Rumors say Guggenheim-backed parties stamped with aim to seize all Gaines Creek ground and put it under a syndicate. Bill Hunter, 11 years in the Smoke, who found a $900 nugget on Gaines Creek, traveled with Sam Sanderson and Hilly Wise to discuss Otter Creek property deals and options on all Smoke properties. Mary Anderson advertises new fashion goods opposite Grind Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Creek
Guggenheims
Ruby City
Bill Hunter
Gaines Creek
Litavod
Sam Sanderson
Tom Aitken
Hilly Wise
Hunter
Otter Creek
A. B. Plan Informal Dance by Arctic Brotherhood
The Arctic Brotherhood announce an informal dance on the coming Saturday night on their new floor. It will be the first in a series of hops described as a shirtwaist ball requiring claw-hammer attire. Attendees are urged to come prepared and bring their best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brotherhood
Steamboat Movements On Yukon River Trade Run
The Sir Samson finished a lumber and provisions run then departed Thursday evening to Holy Cross to fetch supplies. The Tanana and Reliance moved along the Yukon with passengers and freight toward St Michael Fairbanks and Ruby. The Reliance carried a barge and prepared landing stages while the Fried eggs of ham and Merchants advertise goods at a local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir. Samson
Holy Cross
Julian
St. Michael
Whitehe
Dikeman
Yukon
Fox
Ruby City
Reliance
Fairbanks
Road Commission Plans Quiet Start On Iditarod Flat Road
The Road Commission will limit early work to the Flat end and ridge, awaiting the final decision on the city exit. They aim to align with government progress and the Mutchler tramway or Otter street road. Lt Edgerton will assess after July 1 and congressional funds will fund the work. Road tax collection begins after the first of the month to benefit the Iditarod Flat road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Commission
Ling
Mutchler
Otter Street
Iditarod Flat
District Judge Appoints New Commissioner
In Fairbanks Judge Overfield appoints M. Stanton former deputy clerk as commissioner of Otter precinct replacing Judge Maltby whose resignation takes effect July 1. Stanton will also serve as deputy clerk and cannot practice before the district court. Ballasted by High recommendations, Stanton is a Princeton and Pennsylvania graduate who previously practiced in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Seattle
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Judge Overfield
Overfield
Miss Margaret Halley Leaves North for Salt Lake City
Miss Margaret Halley a well known and popular telephone girl of the north departed Thursday night aboard the steamer Refiance bound for Salt Lake City via St Michael. She has served at Cleary and for the Danks and Iditarod telephone companies and leaves to rest after illness from overwork. authorities note the Portolae age og Johnston complete line of stationery at City Drug Store.
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Margaret Halley
North
Refiance
Salt Lake
St. Michael
Fairbanks
Cleary
Danks
Iditarod Telephone Companies
City Drug Store
City Seeks Bids to Cover 430 Feet of Brush Road
The city plans to hide the 430 feet of brush road on Second Ave by laying moss and muck to a depth of six inches taken from street edges. Bidders may inspect conditions with the street committee and submit bids to the city clerk. Timeliness is emphasized.
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Brush Road
Second Ave
Attempted Ball Game Setup At Flat Creek
Local sports boosters push for a Flat Creek baseball game on the 4th. Chas. Hanover leads efforts and believes funding could secure grounds. Joe McNamee has offered to bring a team, and organizers plan to press ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon
Chas
Hanover
Hey
Joe McNamee
Quiet Portola Eggnog Night at Johnstone's Inn
A terse note describes a cold festive scene at Johnstone's with a red Portola eggnog drink. The setting is the quiet cozy Iditarod Hotel offering a calm, intimate atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone's
Iditarod Hotel
General Assault Starts All Along Flat Creek
A large mining operation by the Guggenheims begins along Flat Creek with 180 men planned and 15 prospecting boilers. Work centers on the Bonanza claim as crews drill toward bedrock and contractors rush holes while operations spread toward Flat City and the creek head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Creek
Guggenheims
Bonanza
Friend & James
Flat City
First Wireless Message About Wednesday Night
Wireless center announces the plant will be ready for a test next Wednesday night. General Manager Milligan says instruments are nearly installed and the main task is raising a 150 foot four by foot pole with four corner guy lines. Knell Witte McArdle Hunter Schim crew arrives from Moore Creek to prepare for summer work with a 15 man team and plans for more labor.
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Gibbon
Iditarod
Milligan
Charles Knell
Knell- Witte, McArdle, Hunter and Schim
Welpfennig
Moore Creek
Moore
Weir Smith Hupitals Wedding Tonight at Weir Home
Judge Maltby will unite Henry A. Weir and Miss Cora Smith in a private ceremony at the Weir residence corner of Third and Richmond. A reception from nine to eleven will follow for close friends with light refreshments and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltby
Henry A. Weir
Cora Smith
Weir
Third
Richmond
Fragmented Ads and Local Shop References Across Town
The note lists items and shops including Red X Drug Store Johnstone's Portola Milkshake City Drug Store and Iditarod Hotel. Mentions broken lenses at Simpson's and one piece suits for sale. References Garden Seeds and various ledgers journals and letter files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone's
Simpson's
Mary Andersen
Red X Drug Store
City Drug Store
Directory Agent Arrives to Compile Iditarod Listings
Ro H Dodge Alaska field agent for Polk Directory Company of Seattle arrives in Fairbanks after a two month stay to begin taking names and addresses of Iditarod residents. He will work through the summer, first in the city and then on the creeks, aiding business users with the annual directory.
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Fairbanks
Ro H. Dodge
Alaska
Polk Directory Company
Seattle
I. L. Poll Company
Dodge
Local Couple Announces May Wedding and Store Notes
Mrs C B Chesley announces her wedding took place on a Monday in May. The notice lists Red X Drug Store selling fresh dates fruits candies and Johnstone's offerings. Also mentions a solo game at Sherburne and rubber tobacco pouches at 50 cents while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries
Johnstone
S. Solo
the Sherburne
Red X Drug Store
Johnstone's
City council meets financiers on fire department funding
An ei tcouncil meeting at the courthouse discussed the city credit with three financial institutions. The outcome would largely decide funding for the fire department estimated near $10,000 for early installation. Speakers included Chas Ross of M and M Bank Col Hurley of American Bank and John Dancan of Northern Commercial. they said a favorable report would come later this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ross
M.& M. Bank
Col. Hurley
American Bank
John Dancan
Northern Commercial Company
Riley & Marston Skirting Gravity of July Start
Riley & Marston face heavy downtime with overburden water flooding as July looms. George Miley reports transport up Otter progressing and big hoists ready soon. Guggenheims negotiating to buy Tiley & Marston holdings, but no deal yet. Discovery will stay busy across the region this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley & Marston
George Miley
Otter
Guggenheims
Tiley & Marston Holdings
Local Shops Advertise Goods And Services
An assortment of small notices promotes hats from LANDAHL'S MPORIUCM and imported cloth suits from Wile the Tailor on Second Avenue. The ad copy highlights Ever Ready razors, extra blades, and daily breakfast options. A. B. bop event is announced for Saturday the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wile
Second Avenue
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Yirs
Mary Anderson
Grind Hotel
A. B
Gersen
Grand Hotel
Red Cross Drag Store
Hello Girl
Johnston
Weir-Smith
Buhach
Citronsila
Saze
Skeater Skool
Ite
Gily
Landahl
Mporiucm
Reek
Globe House
Sherburne
Fed X Drug Store
Mrs. Andersen
A. B. Bop
A. B. Ball
Oita
Levi Strauss
Levi Straus
McKinley
Pri
Medlicott
Oregon
Colo
Florsheim
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