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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
3
Captain Henry Hutman of the whaler Jeanette died here after being rushed from Alaska toward California to combat consumption. His wife stayed at his bedside from Kansas as exposure in the far north weakened his lungs.
C F Boggs and W L Redman moved from Falls Creek placer digs to work the season. They cleared snow six to eight feet deep along the creek and, while sluicing dirt, recovered four ounces of gold dust and some nuggets. They plan to stay through the season, facing possible high water and continue mining near Falls Creek before returning to town for supplies.
Mrs. Adams, wife of George Adams, was granted a divorce and custody of their son in Seattle. The article notes Adams once served as cashier of the local government assay office and allegedly stole gold dust from miners' pouches, with an estimated total around 512 dollars. The report blends with other regional items and courtroom notes.
Northwest Security Company buys 4000 acres of coal and oil land northeast of Catalla and north of Bering Lake for 250000. New owner plans a 3000 foot well and will ship drilling gear north soon. Original 25 claims covered 160 acres each. prior owners include Torger Asbjornson Fred Lind Ole Brown P L Peterson Swan Swanson Marshall Lee and Tom C Magrath.
The Road and Trail Commission for Alaska outlines a future interior route from Seward to Nome via Knik Arm Cook's Inlet area. The project anticipates Knik becoming a key interior money town as spring brings activity after a quiet winter. Brown and Hawkins promotes Swift's Premium bacon ham and fresh ranch eggs.
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