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.
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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