Enroute to the Klondike aboard the Austria from Seattle
A graphic letter from Joseph Rot of Adrian describes the Seattle stop en route to the Klondike aboard the Austria. He recounts a long rail journey from St Paul through Dakota and the Rockies, vivid forests near Spokane, snow in the cascades, bustling Seattle, and plans to sail next week with Adrian companions. He notes cheap meals, lodging, and curiosity about Alaska prospects while a second letter from another Adrian sender updates on conditions and preparations for the Klondike venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Dakota
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Kootenay River
Spokane
Ed. Erwin
Cascade Mountains
Kolondike
Adrian
Joseph Rot
Wash
Alaska
Klondike
Austria
Weedland Park
Polks
Gathered at the Depot mill shipments reported
The depot documented shipments and travel including a car load of feed to Christine North Dakota by the mill, stock cattle to White Lake North Dakota, hogs to Chicago, goods to Salem New York, cars to Sidnaw Michigan, evangelist McIntosh to Plover Iowa, a surgeon’s visit to Canton, telegraph poles for the Heilo system, visits from Ellsworth Minnesota, repairs to the Combination car, and Milwaukee distributing Maine battleship pictures and patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
N. D
Thayer
White Lake
Chicago
James Landie
Salem
N. Y
N. P. Mclean
Sidnaw
Michigan
Evangelist McIntosh
Plover
Iowa
Plumbe
Canton
Thomas Berry
Ellsworth
Minn
Local News Briefs and Staff Changes in City
Mrs Alf Thomas visits San boro for granddaughter illness while Mrs Jacobs returns to depot office after vacation due to sore eyes. Strangers arrive linked to Hudson elevators fire. D. Jones resigns April 1 to pursue other work at A M and St P Ry. Spring crew deployment delayed by cold weather. Tramps increase as spring nears. Foote and Skewis of Inwood buy most eggs via J. E. Albertson. Eggs shipped to Inwood in carload lots. R. M. Calkins resigns as Mason City division freight agent to join D M N W Ry in Des Moines. W S Bratt to succeed. Brakeman Frank Penrose moves family to Chamberlain to work west of Mitchel. wife and babies visit Sunday with Mrs John Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Thomas
Sanboro
Foote & Skewis
Inwood
J. E. Albertson
Frank Penrose
Chamberlain
Mitchel
John Murphy
Cut Rates to the Coast by Rock Valley Line
The C.ow. & St. P. R. announces reduced passenger fares from Rock Valley Iowa to Spokane Seattle Alacoma Portland and other coast points with first class 3184 and second class 2684 until further notice Also a sale of a good second hand blacksmith bellows offered by H Schemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.ow
St. P. R
Spokane
Seattle
Alacoma
Portland
Rock Valley
Iowa
Endorsement for C F Bailey as G A R department commander
Strong endorsement from Freton area G A R circles for Hon. C F Bailey as next department commander. Bailey, a five year veteran of the Civil War, praised for patriotism and leadership, with backing from Launtz Post 215 in Ireton Iowa and the northwest Iowa comrades. The resolution cites his war service from Madrid to Chattanooga and Vicksburg defense as grounds for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treton Clipper
Iowa
C. I. Bailey
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr. Bailey
Bailey
Ireton
C. F. Bailey
Department of Iowa
J. Coun
Adjt
P. B. Warrienp
P. C
Bailey Elected Representative for Sioux County Credit to County
Mr Bailey won the Sioux county seat for the 26th general assembly by a solid majority and was re elected to the 27th, serving with honor. His steadfast service in the interests of the people earned him statewide friends and respect, including two years leading his post as commander in a notably creditable role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Sioux County
General Assembly
Merritt Becomes Owner of Alvord Livery Barn
M W A Column notes Neighbor Merritt now owns a livery barn at Alvord. Alvord Camp added five new members Tuesday evening, followed by a hotel banquet. The oldest member, Fredrick Schale of Sterling, is seventy eight and carries certificate 640 for a $1,000 policy with $225 annual assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Alvord
Fredrick Schale
Sterling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Koll
The
Adrian Guardian
Aman
Dick Butler
I. S. Large
Boots & Shoes
Milwaukee
Maine
Sam
H. Schemmer
Ton
A. R. Boys
Saints Post
Freton
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