Gaines Creek to Rank Among Alaska's Notable Creeks
Report from Jack Connolly and Jimmy Mackison braces Gaines Creek as a standout for winter work in Alaska. Ophir, Spruce, Little, and Yankee are described as active with pay prospects. Gaines leads Little in pay and potential. Output expected to exceed last season, shared among about 250 people, with 75 pokes noted in a safe showing funds from $100 to $2000.
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Jack Connolly
Jimmy Mackison
Gaines Creek
Innoke Country
Alaska
Jack
Lat
K Tag
Ophir
Mr. Mackison
Jimmy
Gaines
Connolly
John Morrow
Law Firms Rise in Ansley Building With Bigham Becker
The law firm of Bigham and Becker opens offices in the Ansley building this week. Senior partner Bigham previously practiced five years at Stevenson and Bigham in Tacoma after University of Wisconsin graduation. The junior partner studied law in Virginia and Tennessee and led Amalgamated Copper Company’s legal team in Butte. Their office is described as warm with tar paper walls and a cheerful courtroom vibe. Max Boas hosted a birthday dinner at the Royal cafe, celebrating his 41st year as guests teased his age. Jack Cronin reportedly outshines others in preparing a rabbit, though a snare wire was left on. For alterations and repairs, Wile the Tailor on Second Avenue is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigham & Becker
Ansley
Bigham
Stevenson & Bigham
Tacoma
University of Wisconsin
Virginia
Tennessee
Amalgamated Copper Company
Butte
Mont
Max Boas
Royal Cafe
Jack Cronin
Max
Local Court Doings End In Discharge For John Sohn
John Sohn faced charges of stealing dogs last Thursday but was discharged after defense by J. S. Harding. A separate case, J. I. Johnstone vs F McGibney, centers on disputed property rights and a forcible entry, with no trial date set. Frank Jenson shows improvement, though guards remain wary of his recovery.
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John Sohn
Bar of Justice
John
J. S. Harding
BF. McGibney
J. I. Johnstone
Johnstone
McGibney
Inor
Frank Jensén
Brainstorms Due Wednesday Night at Flat City Saloon
Jack Connolly returns from Pairbanks carrying a potent instrument in his pistol pocket and claims a franchise to scatter sunshine at Flat City. He travels via Iditarod mouth, Kaltag, Ophir, to open his saloon Wednesday night, with Kentucky kilowatts of lind in bottles and a backup keg if needed.
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Jack Connolly
Pairbanks
Jack
Iditarod
Kaltag
Ophir
Paddy Welch O Connor Arrive After Jury Expulsion
Paddy Welch and O Connor arrived in Distr Kalret under guard of an aborigine. A note from O Connor to the N C Co demanded fifty dollars allegedly due him. The note and motive swirl amid a tale of claims and shifting loyalties. Several locals including Nordale Sargent Bergman McIntyre Olson Cody Malley Cody Warren Wagner Nelson Ris d ale Lambert were registered at the new McDonald house last week.
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Paddy Welch
Tip O'Connor
Diskalret
Welch
O'Connor
N. C. Co
N.C. Co
Andrew
Nature
O’connor
Charley Nordale
William Sargent
Oscar Bergman
RK. McIntyre
R. Olson
Mrs. Cody
Tony O'Malley
Wm. Cody
Wm. Warren
Carl Wagner
S. E. Nelson
Ivar Risdale
C. Lambert
Quickstep Delivers Two Tons More Provisions to Georgetown
The Quickstep returned to Georgetown on October 16 bringing two tons more of ous and a total of 250 tons for local use this winter. Supplies include beans butter dried fruits lubeck spuds and baking powder now scarce luxuries. Capt Woods and Jack Lindsay arrived from the Russian River and cleared the Quickstep for Bethel on her first cargo leg after the Alcazar. A playful note asks readers to solve a cat and rats puzzle while wagers surface at the Bunkhouse Lyceum.
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Georgetown
Keda
Kuskokwim
Lubeck
Capt
Woods
Jack Lindsay
Russian River
Bethel
Joe Henderson
Ramos
Bock
Wickersham Starts for the Capital
Delegate Wickersham plans a winter focus on Alaska railroad legislation in Congress. He outlined three measures in the Yukon Valley News: a military commission to select a road, bonds guaranteed by government funds for Valdez to Fairbanks via Pennsylvania capitalists, or government building a rail line into the interior. He backs the option with the most support and stresses railroads’ role in interior development. He traveled from Fairbanks to Tanana en route to Washington, accompanied by Mrs. Wickersham.
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Wickersham
Yukon Valley News
Alaska
Congress
Tanana
Washington
Fairbanks
Taft
Pennsylvania
Valdez
Tana
Whitehorse
Regular Dances Resume at Ansley Building Tonight
Dances resume at the Ansley building this Saturday continuing a regular winter series. The canceled event from last week due to prior dancing at Flat is restored to lift spirits and offer a social chance to dispel gloom.
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Ansley
Andy Hensley Hikes Over To See The City
Andy Hensley, known for stirring gravel above George Riley on 1-A Ot ter, visited the city yesterday in a low key, curious outing reflecting local tensions and ongoing community issues.
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Andy Hensley
George Riley
Otter
Cigar Seller Reports Mixed Prosperity in Remote Districts
Manuel sells Bock cigars while Napoleon Laberge arrives from the Imoke with Jack Connolly to Flat City. He confirms prosperity there but notes Kuskokwim Commercial faces order shortages due to diverted grub to Georgetown. The N C Co is well connected and will supply the district.
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Napoleon Laberge
Imoke
Jack Connolly
Flat City
Kuskokwim Commercial Company
Georgetown
N.C Co
Gasoline Kids Plan A 100 HP Dance Picnic
The Gasoline Kids announce a dance and picnic to be held in about a week after months of planning. The event features a punch bowl in a five gallon gasoline can with a stick, attendees urged to arrive well lubricated carrying spark plugs, and quirky nautical themed fare like carbide sandwiches and cylinder salad.
Tron Beds at Sickinger's. Btylographic Pens at City Drug St
Worden sells Bock cigars.
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Tron
Sickinger's
City Drug
Records of deeds mortgages and notices in Otter Creek area
Filed entries show deeds loans and chattel mortgages including Wm Barrett and Ed Lewin to Geo Albrecht for interests in Surinam and Porcupine associations at Little Creek with $1 value. Mutehler Bros to American Bank for teather sleds and wood. James Nashi to M & M Bank for a two story building on Willow Street. transfer of lease for Hill Top and Flat Creek. various deeds and assignments dated Oct 22 to Oct 28. informal ad for Thermos at City Drug Store accompanies the notices.
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A. L. Sehnell
Max Altman
Grubstake
Iditarod
Alex McCarter
Scott C. Holbrook
Wm. Barrett
Ed Lewin
Geo. W. Albrecht
Surinam Association
Little Creek
Porcupine Association
Mutehler Bros
American Bank
Otter Creek
Willow
James Nashi
M. & M. Bank
Willow Street
Frank Conway
Hill Top Association
Prince
Flat Cresk
Ole Deablos
John Byferd
Liljan
Jerome
J. Hunter
A. A. Burgliv
Burgin
J. A. Smith
A. G. Norton
F. J Mathews
Joe Smith
Angus McKenzie
Li |Ostres
John Myklebust
J. McHale
American Bank, Boiler and Plant
Dance postponement on the creek to October 29 at Ansley’s hall
The Hardy Times reports the creek dance postponed to tonight Saturday October 29 at Ansley’s hall starting at 9 PM. Drake and Berggren provide music. A ladies dressing room is prepared, hall refurbished, new seats added, promising a first class social. Ansley plans weekly dances and hopes creek residents join city events for wider attendance.
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Ansley
Messrs
Drake and
Berggren
Injuries, deaths, and business moves in Alaska news
Miss J Kebam Schedin in Fairbanks suffered severe hand injuries at the Alaska laundry. Alex Capewell will exit his Model cafe stake, joining his wife in England. Fd Anderson of the Niggerhead group dies in Fairbanks after a Dawson rush start. Prospects report strong across Beaver creek north of Chatanika with many wintering in the area. The steamer St Michael is freed after being stuck on a bar. Susie helps. Paul Menzel arrested in Fairbanks for outside-the-proceeds fraction, bond set at 1700. Charles Aliens dies aboard the Susie after injuries on Sullivan creek. money raised for his family. Tanana Valley railroad secretary H B Bettie heads outside again with a party toward Barnette’s ranch and legal counsel Kane.
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J. Kebam Schedin
Fairbanks
Alaska Laundry
Weise
Alex Capewell
Fabanks
Harold Lindstrom
England
Fd Anderson
Dome Creek
St. Joseph’s Hospital
W. S. Kerts
Dawson
Nome
Ophir
Trail Creeks
Beaver Creek
Chatanika
Paul Menzel
Guldstream
McCallums Roadhouse
Charles Aliens
Sullivan Creek
Hot Springs
Yukon
H. B. Bettie
Tanana Valley Railroad
Captain Barnette
Jimmy Hamil
Falcon Joslin
Ike Jensen
Barnette
Mexhcan Ranch
J. H. Kane
Seattle
Firemen Ball at Frank Stanleys a town benefit
Excursion rates on all trails and a city pride theme push residents to attend a dance at Frank Stanleys next Saturday night labeled a Firemen Ball. The note teases a good time and town glory while wryly advising if not enjoying the night to consult a doctor.
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Frank Stanley
Stanley
Get the HabI: guaranteed delivery prices on direct boats
The notice warns readers to order now for guaranteed delivery prices on first direct boats from St. Michael. It promises no payment until arrival and acceptance, stating departure for the coast after January 15 and urging immediate action to secure goods.
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St. Michael
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