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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1915
Page
4
Dick Button, cashier at Miners and Merchants Bank, heads to Otter Creek at dawn to file news on Riley's farm. He recalls pork ribs, fresh milk, a sow's scratch, and a glimpse of blooded stock as part of a quirky farm update and local color.
Tony Letnes died at the Grand hotel in I City about 3 30 Friday morning. The widely known resident of the district had no recent illness but lapses two years ago may have contributed to his death. Born in Norway February 1875 he came to Elizarod in 1910 and worked at Flat creeks head during the recent mining season. He leaves a widow and presumed relatives in the United States. Funeral under Loyal Order of Moose and Arctic Brotherhood auspic es will be held next Sunday afternoon from the A B hall in the city.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger piece recounts Mr. Lopp head of Alaska education, his arrival in Wales in 1895, and his 25 year impact with Eskimos and the reindeer service. It notes gifts from the Wales council, his roles from mission school to Northern district superintendent, and his famed influence and travels across Alaska.
Loyal Order of Moose members learn the funeral for Brother Antone Letnes will be held at the A B hall in Iditarod on Sur BI at 2 pm. Members and visiting brothers are urged to attend. Dictator Ivan Was Oscar Anderson and Secretary confirm details.
Edison visited twenty one schools in the city at the pupils request asking them to sew him a souvenir. In Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt urges suffrage for women in a public letter.
In Johannesburg Oct Premier Botha and his party claim a successful parliamentary victory by a majority of three to one. The report notes broad support for Botha’s policies and leadership amid the election results.
Dr. Moore the Flat City physician and druggist visited the city on Tuesday. Frank Dawson of Otter Creek was in town on Wednesday. Joe Loranger of Willow Creek has been in the city for several days. Mrs. Dickson of the Snyder house visited Tditarod on Monday. Atwell and family were in the city last Saturday and Sunday from Discovery. Billy Bevans and Dan McDonnell left for Candle Creek on Wednesday. Fred Deting of Willow Creek visiting recently. Al Goslow has accepted a position with the Northern Commercial Company and will reside here. Agent Surridge of the White Pass has been in the city for several days from Diknian.
The bachelors social scheduled for this evening at A B hall has been postponed to Saturday November 4 in memory of the late Tony Letnes. Proceeds will fund an evening of supper cards and dancing with a varied program including xylophone solos duets piano items and a one act comedy.
The Iditarod Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska will hold a Wednesday meeting at the A B hall with lunch and entertainment. A large attendance is expected as the winter season starts and plans for the season will be discussed. Members from creek districts are anticipated to attend if weather permits.
Cr Peck, the Flac purchased the last of the reindeer driven to this district. Met by Al R Twitchell, the Kuskokwian reindeer breeder. The latter will return to Bethel next week with his herds, and will establish headquarters in the district for the surrounding country with fresh reindeer at all seasons. His operations will extend to the Smoke and Ruby districts, with all supplies purchased locally, boosting community business.
The notice outlines the Seward route mail, with a Monday morning first delivery, a Sunday 2 PM close, and a 5 PM registry window tonight. It notes the incoming mail expected around November 20 and includes a humorous exchange about horses between Mrs Growler and Mr Growler, with a brief aside about Ex. Reindeer by the quarter or by the pound.
Local notice extols the Crosby Massage and Bath Parlors as welcoming desks for visitors of all hours, claiming a homey atmosphere and a modern Turkish bath experience in the twentieth century.
A sensational account portrays a man born in Austria who renounced his faith, adopted the name Lincoln, and rose to private secretary in England before serving German naval intelligence. He allegedly supplied secrets, used a forged trust, and slipped between nations during wartime, later returning to the United States amid suspicion. Fresh-killed reindeer by the quarter Crowley & Porter.
Holmes and Vicent, managers of the Miners and Merchants Bank, will depart for the outside over the Seward trail on Monday next. He will make the tip with the mail carriers.
A Babylonian tablet dating to about 2500 B.C. and buried for 4,000 years has been unearthed and is now at Yale. The Sumerian text covers laws on injury to women, adoption disputes, elopement, host and cattle hire, and killing a hired ox by a lion. Yale hopes to publish a full translation once deciphered.
William G Rockefeller president of the National Beagle Club discusses canine training at a recent meeting. He says training is an art and that even simple performances are hard, likening it to the painter's portrait session where a sitter complains it hurts his face. Washington Star.
Magistrate questions a defendant who admits stealing an overcoat. The dialogue references a plea or confession with a terse response. The text trails into unrelated business listings for Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters at $1.50 per can and Iditarod Meat Co, suggesting a clipped excerpt from an ad or directory.
Tom McKinnon, recently back from Candle Creek, left Thursday morning with a small Yak team bound for Tolovana, then Ophir and Ruby Dogs. The目的 appears to be a work or expedition route across remote Alaskan terrain.
Four men will clear logs and haul out sawlogs for Mitchells Sawmill. W C Mitchell will operate next spring as crews cut several thousand feet of timber for the mill.
A midweek opening dance event at Riley's hall is announced for midday November 2 with invitations extended. A nobleman known to society is mentioned in the story along with a curious exchange involving a young boy and a reference to a father’s carriage. Job printing and location notices appear at Pioneer office.
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