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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
4
The suit brought by A Rautio against Matti Matson & Co claiming 504 for hauling wood on otter trees was settled in court. M Stanton represented the plaintiff.
On February 4 in Long City Charles Strite and Ruth Sherburne were united in marriage at the home of Commissioner Thomas McGrade with M Tyler as the sole witness. The couple was greeted by friends Ed Fernald and Max Altmann, who recently returned from Ruby and plan to travel to the Kuskowim.
Constantinople reports a shift in favor of Turkish forces last week as battles along the Tchajatija lines produced discomfiture for allied troops. The change marks a turning tide in ongoing hostilities with Turkish gains influencing the regional balance of power.
Albert Edward Mead, former governor of Bellingham, Washington, died at his home on March 2. Born December 14, 1861 in Manhattan Kansas, he was a lawyer by profession.
Rome March 24 pope Pius the tenth medical bulletin states his heart trouble causes great anxiety in Vatican circles with officials fearing possible death.
Juneau March 28 Joseph McDonald former Treadwell superintendent has arrived here on an outstanding murder charge linked to a Treadwell employee's death years ago. He allegedly involved while managing a mine in North Forest and engaged in Mexico.
Griffis and Haley merchants of Diskaket sue Onto Moses in district court seeking 930 dollars as balance due for merchandise sold. Moses operates a roadhouse at Diskaket. Mention of resh cedfish over the ice at 35 cents per pound and Iditarod Meat Co. appears in the text.
Trappers around Dikeman report a profitable season with caribou and mink yields. Ritchey Schuller hunt about 15 miles from Dikeman amassing 100 mink 7 or 8 fox and other skins. Chief Charley shares success with 50 mink 14 marten and other hides. Harry Johnson and Jack Handley return from Bear Creek after recent hunting.
Chief Charley of Dikeman takes his family on a hunting trip. His wife recently bore a strong young trapper. The family breaks camp the next day and heads for the hills with the proud mother and the husky youngster. He believes boys help speed their growing up and earnings for their upbringing. He hopes to have snowshoe gear for next winter.
City council named officials for the upcoming council elections. Commissioner GW Albrecht was chosen as Judge of Election with Manuel Gularte and W Ansley as clerks for the April 1 voting day.
The Creek ladies held another Dancing Party at Discovery Easter Monday with a good crowd and lively entertainment. Luncheon served at midnight by Mrs Lang and Mrs Campbell. Music by Ashby, Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips of Plat City arrived from Seward in 13 days. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs James Frazer from Discovery. Other local activity: Chris Hansen trapping on Bonanza. Ihley and Marston installing a sawmill above Discovery. Gearhart purchase of Duncan Michie’s cabin. dredge operations at their old site. Stranberg, Cedermalm making sluiceboxes. John Holmgren employed in the same work.
Albert Wile learned of his brother Adolph Wile's death at Three Ruden Germany. Adolph was the youngest of six brothers. The family note mentions Hert Green returned to Takotna recently.
Councilman Smith challenged election notices claiming 30 days advance posting, but records show city elections require only 20 days. Notices were not backdated. first notice appeared in the Pioneer last Saturday though copy arrived earlier. Also mentions paperback novels sale and travelers Arriving in Seward with Porter Kempf and Button.
John F. Baird and Harry Yeagee circulate a petition for a Worden corner saloon license at First and Richmond. If granted, the building will be remodeled and redecorated with a May opening. A permanent landing stage and a waterfront improvements are planned.
The Alaska senate chose terms by coin flip. Henry Roden won a full four year term while Dan Sutherland Bruner Millard Skagwa Tanner and others drew shorter terms, with Roden not resigning his position.
Frank Keenan’s cabin at the north end of town burned yesterday in his absence. Firefighters and chemical extinguishers stopped the blaze after the structure was gutted. Loss estimated at several hundred dollars.
Jay J. Smith, renowned poultry king and truck farmer, reports green goods will hit the market within a week or ten days. John Bagey operates a port road house at La Otter. The amount noted was $700.
At Wednesday's city council meeting Mr Bayles moved to advise the incoming council of the need to tax summer traders and urged passage of an ordinance covering the matter with unanimous support.
Obituary note about R L Palmer a Fairbanks commission man who died in Los Angeles on February 28 after years of illness. Born in New York state around 187? he moved to Davedinson and then to Fairbanks in 1895, living there since. Also mentions Alaska Chamber of Commerce outreach and arrivals of William Heitimann and H F Onyett from Seward as Yukon Gold Company staff.
Deputy Marshal Happy P Sheppard returned from the Yukon last Wednesday after a three week mission to arrest Slim Sheldon for liquor to Indians. He mentions hopeful mining prospects at Old Innoke diggings, Cripple, Ophir City, Ta koma, and Nulato, with richer quartz and a possible camp forming.
Fairbanks attorney Leroy Tozier toured New York City noting heavy snow at Crosby Baths and good travel conditions beyond the snow sighting. He described the Great White Way as impressive but abashed by the city's scale and activity.
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