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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
7
The city council passed laws prohibiting obscene street language public meetings disruption and concealed weapons with fines up to 100 dollars and up to 90 days jail. They also established a municipal court presided by the city magistrate with the police chief overseeing enforcement.
The Mutchler tramway advances with logs and poles arriving to speed track laying. Dave Mutchler says freight hauling to end of line will start by June 16. Curley McIntosh leads crews cutting timber and preparing a raft, aiming to finish to the hilltop by June 5.
Manuel's saloon owned by Galarte and Fantas is renovating with a new floor and front to become a city show place. Mendham the jeweler plans a small jewelry store with Jack Macdonel as representative, occupying space next Freidman's gent's store. The venue aims to be ready by the month’s start. Solo is an enjoyable game at the Sherburne.
William Eisenmenger sells his well, pump, and goodwill to Riley and Beattie ending the water war. Eisenmenger retires after a winter of service and leaves a top quality well to the newcomers. The firm will operate independently for the summer delivering water.
Ramos Peter son moves Pioneer saloon back to the old site damaged by the April 4 fire that burned a city block. It now fills a larger eastern space with refined fittings. The western side houses Jenks & Umphrey barber shop while the second floor is prepared for the Iditarod lab. Pool is sociable at the Sherburne.
The Guggenheim group led by George A. Bell and associates moves to control Flat Creek and nearby Otter Creek with preferred options expiring August first. They plan to employ many men, prospect deeply, and push for high ground value while avoiding immediate cash payments, foreseeing a busy season and potential reduced next year production.
The Reliance departed the N N Co dock at 7 30 p m with first mail in weeks and several passengers bound for the tar outside and other regions. It aims to meet the Sarah on the Yukon and may travel as far as Nulato exchanging freight and passengers, or drop to Holy Cross if Sarah carries more freight. Passengers include Mr and Mrs Robert Martin Mrs H R Elliott Capt Donovan John Baird Claude Myrick F G Wilson C A Bloom and two unnamed. Mrs Martin heads to Seattle via Dawson while Bob Martin goes to the Koyukuk. Wilson and Bloom head to Seattle the latter a newspaper man returning to his boat. Mrs Elliott summers on the coast. Baird Donovan and Myrick go to Dike Man to await the first boat. Baird will supervise a warehouse for E W Griffin Co Donovan will assess lower town needs for deputy during rush season. Myrick returns to his restaurant work.
Efforts will remove a building from the Richmond end of block 4 this coming week and a slab roadway to the block interior will follow to aid property owners in cleaning up filth and debris now a health menace. Miss E Lovegren has opened Forks Coffee House at Forks of Flat Creek with pyro graphic signs by the artist. See Seneca for freight handling. Pioneer Storage: phone 54.
Local dispute over refuse disposal pits pitting Councilman Barnes against residents along the waterfront. After, shifting site denials and threats, authorities redirect the garbage wagons away from the cemetery and toward a distant eastern hill to ease tensions.
The Str Pup arrived yesterday morning after days of repairs to the paddle wheel. Capt Jack Green and Mrs. Green were aboard. A small consignment of lumber was delivered to Ross and Nestor. Attendees are invited to visit Flat Creek and Carroll's Globe Bakery and Coffee House for a lunch. A Turkish bath is advertised at Elite Baths on Cari Bou Street to help knock out the grippe.
City council moves to pave Second Street from courthouse to Willow and extend to Otter and Black. Bids sought for slabs or brush to lay a 14 foot roadway with moss and winck covering after delivery. Poll tax labor to be used. F A Cleveland offered slabs at $9 per load but bids for brush considered.
The Arctic Brotherhood in Iditarod plans a grand opening ball to celebrate spring and local prosperity. Committees include Executive, Program, Reception, Decoration, and Vicar groups guiding guest arrangements. Mayor of Dikeman reports shortages of canned goods in the lower city.
A brief notice lists services and items for sale at Richards Willow Street and promotes relief at Elite Steam and Turkish Baths on Caribou Street. Mentions Seneca space and Pioneer Storage with contact by phone.
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