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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

7

Florence S. Reaches Florence City Dock After Ice Clearance

Steamer Florence S under Capt E J Smythe tied up at the Florence city dock last Sunday with a crowd along the waterfront. The Iditarod river had cleared of ice 12 hours earlier, allowing navigation. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Otto Moses from Diskaket and Jack Price from Cripple camp. Captain Smythe plans semi monthly trips on the Smoke river run to Cripple City.

Florence S E. J Smythe City Dock Diskaket Smythe Iditarod Inneko River Otto Moses Jack Price Cripple Camp

Regina Hotel Reopens Under Mrs Gilmore After Renovation

After a winter closure the Regina hotel reopens tomorrow under Mrs N P Gilmore who has long influenced the town’s development. The largest hotel in town, it has been renovated with painters at work to present a clean welcoming appearance for guests.

Big Regina N. P. Gilmore

Were to Old to Be Divorced Albany Case Denied

Albany Ore Circuit Judge Galloway dismissed the divorce suit of Isaac N Watson against Mrs Mary E Watson saying both are too old to be divorced Isaac age 83 and Mary 74 have been separated over 20 years Also mentions watch repairing by Wm Taylor Flat City

Albany, Ore Galloway Isaac N. Watson Mary E. Watson Watson

Willow Creek Gold Reaches Local Bank In Winter Dump

The first significant gold from Willow Creek winter dumps was deposited at the local bank last Wednesday by several small operators, totaling nearly ten thousand dollars in dust.

Willow Creek

Last Valdez term costs public funds

The last Valdez term of court cost the government over 75000 dollars. Witness fees totaled 160000 and juror fees 15000. A total of 237 jurors served across special venues, some for several days. Ten specials were called, ranging from five to thirty days.

Valdez

Gov Sulzer Nomination Draws John Mitchell to Labor Post

Albany April reports Gov Sulzer will appoint John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers to head the labor department at a salary of 3000 dollars annually. Mitchell, former coal miners' president, is an avowed Republican who ran as a Progressive last election. The post is among the best in the governor’s gift.

Albany

Assignments for Revenue Cutters in the North Pacific

Seattle May 16 The revenue cutter Thetis will be court ship taking the judge and court officials from Val dez to the westward for holding the floating term of court Thetis spent winter at Honolulu and left for San Francisco to refit Tahoma will be around the entrance to Uni ass until May 31 when she joins the Bering sea fleet Unalga stationed at Juneau arrived last week recently from the East coast replacing the Rush which has been sold

Seattle Thetis Valdez Honolulu San Francisco Uniass Unalga Juneau

Jordan retires as Stanford president to become chancellor

Palo Alto May 23 David Starr Jordan has retired from the presidency of Stanford University to accept the chancellorship. A stray dog description notes a white and brown spotted cur about 8 pounds cared for at Flat City for a month with owner to reclaim by paying for keep and advertisement. Mead Maynard Discovery the place to eat

Palo Alto Cal David Starr Jordan Stanford University Flat City Mead Maynard

Court docket for term at Iditarod Alaska 1913

Docket lists civil, bankruptcy, and criminal matters for July term in Iditarod district court. Cases include divorces Emma Holloway v Landis Marnest Holloway Lizzie Opsgen v Edward O Opsgen, debts from Northern Commercial Co v Walker, promissory notes American Bank of Alaska v McDonald & McKinnon, foreclosures, specific performances, and contracts. Also notices: estates, bankruptcies, and an assault with intent to kil.

Iditarod Alaska District Court Martin E. Meavey Heavey Thomas P. Aitken F. G. Manley W. S. Clark A. F. Morgan Herman G. Deitz Charles Krutsinger Emma Mittehler John Boulton S. R. Sanderson J. D. Schwartz Antony Cannon E W Griffin E R Peoples Clark Lumber Co Robert Simpson Ross & Nestor Ernest Niehoff Mortgate John Green Samuel Dubin Replevin Forceles EG Lindberg Marsh & Ashland Geo W Albrecht J E Riley Barney Haggerty Actmr JE Riley Josure Hussey & Mannion McKay & Hot Matti Matson Griffs & Haley Orlo Moses Ev John A Stews Promissory Osterholtz Fisher Charlotte M Fisher Lumber Co Is 1 & McDowell Manuel Galart Lee Roby Abe Wagus McLellan Northern Navigation Co ZJ Loussac

Sullivan County Prospered With Great Summer Prospects

The Hot Springs Echo reports Sullivan County’s outlook rising. More than 800 men expected to work this summer, with new funds and camp improvements boosting crews across the district. Fred Dahm notes Midnight Sun and Joe Eglar’s Independence project will expand, and overall output is expected to double prior seasons.

Sullie Fred Dahm Joe Eglar Sullin

New Cutter for Alaskan Waters Seeks Fleet Upgrades

Washington Feb 16. In his annual report Captain E P Bertholf of the United States revenue service recommends building a vessel to replace the Perry lost in the Bering Sea in 1910. He also asks appropriations for three vessels to replace the aging Manhattan Winona and Woodbury. Bertholf urges up to date wireless apparatus on all seagoing cutters and notes the current limits allow only two wireless operators per craft, three needed for continuous service.

E. P. Bertholf United States Revenue Service Perry Bering Sea Manhattan Winona Woodbury Bertholf

Camp Iditarod Extends Thanks

At the 73rd regular meeting of Camp Iditarod No. 27 held in the A. B. Hall in Iditarod Alaska on May 26 1913 the group extended its thanks to supporters and members.

Iditarod Alaska Camp Iditarod No A. B. Hall

Vote of thanks extended for painting and decorating hall

On May 18 a motion was carried to record a vote of thanks to subscribers who funded the painting and decorating of the A B Hall. The motion directs a copy to the record and to the local paper for publication. Imperial Baths advertised with Turkish steam and tub baths. Maude Earle, proprietor.

A. B. Hall J.C. Currin Avete Recorder Maude Earle

Notice of Forfeiture and Mining Claim Expenditures

Notice to D Sayles and others that $100 per year was expended for 1911 and 1912 on Sayles Fraction placer claim on Little Creek Smoke District Alaska. If not contributed within 90 days after final publication, interest will transfer to co owner per law. Includes other Alaska mining notices and court summons with dates in 1912 1913.

United St Court—Territory Idisarod Pioneer Territory of Alaska Towit A. D F. E. Fuller

Notice to coowners on Hard Luck placer claim Alaska

A notice to J B Connolly George don Shea and Ben Smith states total labor and improvements spent in 1912 on the Hard Luck placer mining claim on Flat creek Otter precinct Alaska. It warns coowners must contribute their share within ninety days of service or publication or the claimant will take full ownership by Currie acting as subscriber. First published April 5 1913 last July 5 1913.

J.B. Connolly George Don Shea Ben Smith Flat Creek Otter Creek Otter Precinct Fourth Division Territory Alaska Rgit Otter United States Mitarod A. BL Currie A. D. Currie Haw, Gor

Forfeiture Notice on Otter Creek Placer Mining Claim Alaska

Earl B. Hunt directs a forfeiture action against Tom DeCamp Mrs. Tom DeCamp Isadore Goldstein Julius Schrader P O Sundberg and B N Thorsheim for nonpayment of 1912 annual labor on the Third tier bench left limit Otter creek placer mining claim in Otter Mining and Recording District Alaska. If they do not contribute their shares within ninety days after publication the co owners’ interests will become Hunt’s. First published April 26 1913 Last publication July 26 1913.

Pueteitace YM Meavey Leo Demoska E.M. Whi Lone Star Association Mt Jag Dam Moore Creek Ute Ta Kulia Mining and Recording District Territory Maska Commissioners Office Takoina JEWEL EB. M. Whelan Wise Naughton Edward Charlton M. E. Heavey Wiseman E. Loves Julia Association Takota Mining and Recording District Territory of Alaska Takotaa B. L. Jones B. M. Whelan F. Wiseman James Rice Win. McNaughton J. W. Whelan Republic Association Cakotoa Territory of Alaska Takoma Juwell A. Walden E. M. Whelan Alg Chester J. Blanchell Leo Demuska M.T. Morrison Shakespeare Association Mooreeceel Yakoma Commission of Five Leo Demosia McNaughton Jone Eclipse Association Placer Mining m Moore Erees Kona J. M. Whelan M. Whelan BE. L. Jones Wim Naughton M. F. Heavey Annex Association Moore Takoma Mining and Takota Jewell Iditatod Tom DeCamp Isadore Goldstein Julius Schrader P. O. Sundberg B.N. Thorsheim Outer Creek Otter Creek Iditarod River Otter Mining and Recording District Earl B. Hunt

City Hall Building Bid Notice, Iditarod Alaska 1913

Notice under an April 9 1913 town order invites sealed bids for the Willow Street City Hall building between First and Second. Bids due by May 31 1913 at cash on acceptance. council reserves right to accept or reject. Clerk B A Meyers signs.

Iditarod Alask City Hall Willow Street B. A. Meyers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miners & Merchants Bank Iditarod, Alaska Scandinavian American Bank Chas. Ross T. J. Nestor John Holmes Merchants Cafe Chas E. Miller Prop Florence Mrs. Gilmore Regina Wm. Taylor THE Discovery Best Service Dbs Lang Campbell Ih. Snyder OLS Gov. Sulzer John Mitchell Revenue Cutters du Rand Pan Sullivan Country Alaskan Grand Gold St Swanson N. C. Co le Barge Ian Lemots Charley Mack Manor Association Lawrence Eh Ty sMarch Mont Downing al Verguson A.D. Fuller WH Golder Karvey Ttgeerty John MiGraw Joe Porter Minnie Thorns Ute Honanaa Associatins Elata Dominion Creek Salmon River Sushok Dotice Alereto Sai Bonansa D. Sayles Sayles Littlecreek Gane Creek Smoke Mining Distrit Sels J. Vibe Frank Hanks A. R. Eldredge G. M Whelan Leo Demoski Robert Jones Lu Edwards Thei Empire Association Takotna Mining and Recording District Commissioner’s Ofice Takotna
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