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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1913

Page

8

Wood Case I Settle In Court

The suit by A Rautio against Matti Matson and Co for 504 dollars on a wood hauling contract was settled in court. M Stanton represented the plaintiff.

A. Rautio

Ruth Sherburne Becomes Ruth Strite in Ruby Wedding

On February 4 in Long City Charles Strite and Ruth Sherburne were married in a private home ceremony witnessed by Commissioner Thomas McGrade and a single guest, Ed Fernald and Max Altmann returning from Ruby yesterday. The couple and guests plan future travels to Kuskokwim.

Ruby Record-Citizen Long City Ruth Sherburne Charles Strite Thomas McGrade M. Ve‘Tyler Mr. Strite Ed Fernald Max Altmann Ruby Kuskowim Raby

Victory for Turk Troops In Gallipoli Action

Constantinople March 24 The tide of battle shifted in favor of the Turks last week as bombardment and fighting along the Tchajatija lines produced discomfiture for the allied forces.

Constantinople

Former Governor Mead Passes On

Albert Edward Mead former governor of Bellingham Washington died at his home March 2 He was born December 14 1861 in Manhattan Kansas and was a lawyer by profession

Albert Edwar Mead Bellingham Washington Mead Manhattan Kan

Pope Pius may die of heart trouble in Vatican

Rome March 24 reports Pope Pius the Twelfth condition causes great anxiety in Vatican circles as he suffers heart trouble and his fate hangs on the outlook for his health.

Pope Pius Rome Vatican

Joseph McDonald Returns North From Juneau in Murder Case

Joseph McDonald, former Treadwell superintendent, has arrived in Juneau amid an old murder charge related to an employee at the Treadwell mine. The case centers on a 19th century North Forest incident connected to McDonald’s mining operations.

Juneau Joseph McDonald Treadwell Hus Indiete Treadwell Company North Frorest Mexico

Otto Moses Sued for 930 Dollars in District Court

Griffis & Haley merchants of Diskaket sue Onto Moses in district court for 930 dollars claimed as balance due on merchandise sold. Moses operates a roadhouse at Diskaket. Mentioned items include resh cedfish over the ice 35 cents per pound and Iditarod Meat Co. as related entities.

Griffis & Haley Diskaket District Court Onto Moses Iditarod Meat Co

Trappers Prosper From Harsh Winter Near Dikeman

The winter season has been highly successful for trappers near Dikeman. Ritchey, Schuller, and others report abundant fur at about 15 miles from Dikeman, with 100 mink and 7 or 8 foxes among their catches. Chief Charley also fared well with 50 mink and 14 marten. Harry Johnson and Jack Handley returned from Bear Creek after bringing two caribou.

Ritchey Schuller Dikeman Charley Idi

Chief Charley's Son Starts Early in Dikeman Hunting

Chief Charley of Dikeman travels with his family on hunts. His wife recently gave birth to a husky young trapper, and the family moved camp toward the hills. He believes boys delay youth with training, hoping for snowshoe gear before next winter.

Charley Dikeman

Judge and Clerks of Election Named for April 1 Vote

City council announced officers for the upcoming council election. Commissioner GW Albrecht was named Judge of Election with Manuel Gularte and W. Ansley as clerks for the April 1 vote.

GW Albrecht Manuel Gularte W. Ansley

Dance party at The Creeks Easter Monday in Discovery

The ladies of Discovery hosted a dancing party on Easter Monday with a good turnout and lively festivities. Luncheon served at midnight by Mrs Lang and Mrs Campbell. Guests Ashby, Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips of Plat City arrived after a long trip. Several residents and workers noted, including crews at a local sawmill and dredge location.

Ladies of Discovery Mmes. Lang Campbell Ashby George Phillips Plat City Seward Trail Seward Kean James Frazer Discovery Sewar Chris Hansen Ihley & Marston Gearhart Duncan Michie Shnston Dave Stranberg Ben Cedermalm John Holmgren

Albert Wile Loses Brother In German Death News

Albert Wile received word that his brother Adolph Wile died recently in Three Ruden Germany. Adolph, the youngest of six brothers, would have joined his sibling if not for his untimely death. Hert Green returned to Takotna.

Albert Wile Adolph Three Ruden Germany Adolph Wile

City election notice delay sparks council discussion

Councilman Joe Smith raised a complaint about election notices not being posted 30 days in advance, but records showed state law requires only 2 days. Notices were not dated back, and the Pioneer carried the first notice last Saturday. Nearby items mention paperback novels, fortune tellers, and a Seward arrival brief.

Joe Smith Smith Pioneer

Worden bar to reopen under Baird and Yeager

John F. Baird and Harry Yeager seek a saloon license for the corner of First and Richmond formerly Charley Worden’s building. If granted, remodel and redecorate expected, opening around May. A permanent barrel and new landing stage planned at Richmond Street foot. Also notes seeds, council praise, and local business items.

John F. Baird Harry Yeagee First and Richmond Charley Worden

Roden Wins Four Year Senate Term In Alaska

The Alaska senate initially set terms by lot, using a silver dollar flip. Henry Roden secured the four year term, while Dan Sutherland Bruner Millard Skagwa and Tanner drew shorter two year terms.

Senate Dan Sutherland Ruby Bruner Nome Millard Valdez Skagwa Iditarod Tanner Henry Roden Noless

Cabin Destroyed by Fire in Town End

Frank Keenan’s cabin at the north end of town burned yesterday while the owner was away. The structure was gutted before chemical extinguishers stopped the blaze, with losses running to several hundred dollars.

Frank Keenan Norhh

Green goods coming up in market in a week or ten days

Poultry king Jay J. Smith says fresh green goods will hit markets within a week to ten days. John Bagey runs the port road house at La Otter. The 2 was $700.

Jay J. Smith John Bagey la. Otter

Taxing the itinerant trader discussed by city council

At a Wednesday city council meeting Mr Bayles moved and the council resolved unanimously to advise the incoming council of the need to tax summer traders and to request passage of an ordinance covering the matter.

Bayles

Fairbanks Man Dies Outside Fairbanks

Fairbanks commission man R. L. Palmer died in Los Angeles on February 28 after years of illness, aged about 51. Born in New York, he moved to Dav idson in 1891, joined the commission business, and relocated to Fairbanks in 1895 where he resided. The Alaska Chamber of Commerce plans a business delegation visit to Alaska, targeting interior camps such as Iditarod, Ruby and Fairbanks. Also note: William Heitmann and H. F. Onyett arrived from Seward as Yukon Gold Company staff members.

R. L. Palmer Fairbanks Los Angeles Alaska Bureau of the Cattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska Iditarod Ruby

Harry Sheppard Back From Yukon Trip

Deputy Marshal Happy P Sheppard returned from the Yukon last Wednesday after three weeks away aiming to arrest Slim Sheldon for liquor with Indians. He visited Cripple Ophir City Ta koma Nulato and filed hopeful notes from Old Innoke diggings. The quartz strike at bead ct is promising and new Cripple camp shows pay potential. Diskuket Joe Jean headed to Ruby for prize via Lewis cutoff, following Shep's guidance.

Happy P Sheppard Yukon Slim Sheldon Drs . Cripple Ophir City Takoma Nulato Kak Sheppard Innoke Diggings Mr Sheppard Bob Evans Dan Nicholson Schneirla Brothers Ruby Jean Shep Kaltag

Leroy Tozier Sees New York City Sights

Fairbanks attorney Leroy Tozier toured New York City and described the experience with curious humor. He noted snow at Crosby Baths and found the Great White Way surprisingly modest by his expectations while the streets and sights offered ample material for reflection.

Leroy Tozier New York City Fairbanks Great White Way Crosby Baths

Also Mentioned on This Page

McKinley Pacs P. Kwaki Levi Strauss Iditaraa Glover H. Boas Clothier M. Frieda Women of Hatt Senatiner A Marx Clothes Max Simmelstan Sam’s Applebaum Chas. Strite Siwash Mitts Smith’s Gun Store Joseph Mdonald Otto Moses Marquette Budweiser Razon Club LACEY Baird & Anderson Budweiser Beer Far City the Branch Harry Johnson Jack Handley Bear Creek The Arcade Cafe FLAT Boss Raw Edge Stetson Strong & Garfield Shoes Ansley Danny Bryce States Fl. H. Porter J. W. Kempf Dick Button Copas OTTER Henry Pu Rand Paragon Ball Band Snis.ces A. J. Weiss Flat City Baird & Yeager Worden Ed Rusk Harry Lacey Holy Cross Frank Turson Ray D. Clark Ansley’s Book Store Packares Sitka Iditarod City G. W Albrecht Jimmy-the-Baker E. A. Austin Harold Seddon Crosby Roden Bayles Bros. Leading ‘Clothiers William Heitimann H. F. Onyettrrived Yukon Gold Company Harry Sheppard House of Quality
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