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Newspaper

Petersburg Weekly Report

Location

Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

4

Tanker Built For Alaska By E W Heath For Bering River

A miniature bulk oil tanker built for the Bering River Coal Company was launched by E W Heath at the Tregoning plant in Seattle. The 65 foot vessel carries 12 000 gallon cargo tanks plus 1500 gallons for crew use and 1500 gallons in drums on deck. It will sail to Katalla and serve fuel oil to Cordova and other Prince William Sound ports, with a total cost of about 35000 dollars.

Bering River Coal Company E. W. Heath Tregoning Seattle Katalla Cordova Prince William Sound

Some Classy Dance at Legion Ball Delights Town

The American Legion held its first annual ball last Saturday with fine decoration and music. Dancers ended at three in the morning and attendees praised the event, hoping for more dances from the Legion in the future.

American Legion Legion

Legion Boys Extend Thanks After Dance Success

The Legion boys express gratitude to all who assisted with the event noting special appreciation for the musicians and the ladies who provided cakes and sandwiches, praising their contributions to a successful dance.

Legion Boys

Pioneering resident W D McLeod dies at Craig Alaska

W D McLeod longtime Southeastern Alaska pioneer died in Craig last week after moving from Sulzer to Craig and accepting U S Commissioner duties. He had been ill for weeks and is survived by his daughter Mrs Winifred Wood of Craig and a widow.

W. D. McLeod Alaska Craig McLeod Sulzer U.S Winifred Wood Alaskan

Petersburg Offers Seven Percent Hydro Bonds For Sale

The Town of Petersburg offers 6000 dollars of seven percent hydro electric bonds in 100 dollar denominations. Interest is seven percent per year, paid semi annually. Principal due March 15, 1940. For details contact C. Clausen, town treasurer, Bank of Petersburg.

Petersburg C. Clausen Bank of Petersburg. S.8

Gas Engines for Sale by H P Union Palmer Wolverine

Bargain list of gas engines for sale includes 5 HP models from Union Palmer Wolverine. Four cycle machines available. See Andy Anderson for details and purchase.

H. P. Palmer H. P. Wolverine Andy Anderson

Towing Boats for Sale in Wrangell Alaska

Edward Schenck a 54 ft by 13 ft 6 in beam towing boat with a 110 hp engine, touted as one of the best in Alaska. Louis II a 40 ft vessel with 50 hp engine and large fuel tank, nearly completed and ready for quick launch. Trustee L. B. Chisholm of Wrangell advertises an attractive price.

Edward Schenck Alaska

Three Houses Built New in 1916 for 1200 Each at Douglas

Three four room houses with bath washstand toilet sink hot water tank kitchen cabinets flour bins and electric wiring cost 1200 each on a three contract. Houses to be knocked down and delivered complete on a scow or at the dock in Douglas for 650. New shingles and inside finish to be supplied by purchaser. Pictures available at the Report Office.

Douglas

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Martin Kildahl Warm Springs Martin Klabo Marathon Packing Company N. L. Burton Klabo Stevens Passage Gambier Bay Earl Ohmer Ahiska Pulp, and Paper Company Sawyer and Reynolds Killisnoo Speel River G. W. Upshaw Bank of Alaska At Wrangell Mr. Upshaw Juneau Ruby Clark Wick S. L. Hogue Mrs. Hogue Strawberry Point Warm Springs Bay Robert Allen Georgette Voiles Hart Schaffner Ones H. P. Union L. B. Chisholm Wrangell, Alaska Baltimore Grill Fishermen’s Home Building Joe and Jack Fishermen's Home
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