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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1925

Page

5

Wall of China Legend Is A Tragedy of Pious Wife

Chinwanktoa December 7 report retells the legend of a pious wife who mourns her husband killed during the Great Wall’s construction. After learning his bones lie within the wall, she endures three days of laments, prompts a collapse, and ultimately casts his remains and herself into the sea. The temple honors her devotion beside the wall breach.

Wall of China Chinwanktoa Peking-Mukden Chin Siuang-to China Chih

Teams 3 12 And Win Saturday In Tournament

Barragar won from Ficken Stocker trimmed Lavenik and Bringdale defeated Kirk in Saturday night matches on the Elks alleys. Low scores marked all three matches, Barragar Stocker and Kirk the only men to reach 500. Barragar led with 555 and two 203s, Stocker posted 505 and 184, and Kirk had 611 and 151.

Barragar Ficken Stocker Lavenik Bringdale Kirk Elks Alleys Jimmy Hunte Danner Vas N Baavrd Wilson Eee A. A Siges Davis McKinnon Fll Kirk Pullen Ae Walmsley Aeeae

Removal Notice for Prof Sumpf Studio Move

Prof Sumpf has removed his studio to 346 Willoughby Avenue. Phone 801. Aiy.

Sumpf Willoughby Ave

Behrends Named Administrator for Alaska Estate

In the United States Commissioner's Ex Officio Probate Court for Alaska Juneau district the estate of Mary Orenshaw deceased is administered. On November 16 1925 B M Behrends was appointed administrator and letters issued to him. All claimants must present them with vouchers within six months to The B M Behrends Bank Juneau Alaska. First publication Nov 16 1925 last Dec 8 1925.

United States District of Alaska Juneau Mary Orenshaw I. B. M. Behrends Mary Crenshaw B. M. Behrends Bank Alaska B. M. Behrends

Moran School to send basketball five north after Christmas

Seattle December 7 Moran School for Shoys on Rolling Bay Bainbridge Island will send its basketball five on a playing tour of Alaska shortly after Christmas Plans are incomplete until two or three towns are heard from Five games have tentatively been arranged

Seattle Moran School For Shoys Rolling Bay Bainbridge Island Alaska

Huskies Decline Pasadena New Year Game

Seattle Dec 7 The Board of Control decided the Huskies will not participate in the inter sectional game in Pasadena on New Year's Day. A small majority of Husky football players favored a game.

Seattle Board of Control Huskies Pasadena Husky

Mother of George Hain Dead After Long Illness

Word arrived from Seattle area that Mrs. Wallace, mother of George Hain of Juneau, died last week after a long illness. The funeral was held at Kirkland near Seattle on December 1 with Hain and his wife present. Mrs. Wallace had suffered poor health for years, with her son aiding her care before taking her to the States three months ago.

Wallace George Train Juneau Ms Wallace Edward Sweeney James L. McCloskey Canadian Pacific Railway Seattle George Hain Kirkland Washington

Oregon Agricultural College football loss to USC 28

Los Angeles action reports the Oregon Agricultural College eleven lost to the University of Southern California by 28 points to nil. USC dominated the game with a strong offense while OAC failed to score, ending the saliant southern trip with a shutout defeat.

Los Angeles Oregon Arnatural College University of Southern California O. A. C. Nothing

Desert Land Conquered by U S Engineers

Mexicali Dec 7 Four hundred years after Cortez failed to conquer the desert a American railroad is rising across the sands linking this border town with San Felipe. The 170 mile line, to be finished in 1927, promises flood defenses and irrigation for 250000 acres, opening a Gulf of California port and a new fishing and shipping outlet with wharves and mills at San Felipe.

Mexicali Lower Cal Gulf of California Desert Colorado River Colorado Cortez Mexico Aragon Sastile California Cibola Harry Chandler Los Angeles Mexican and Gulf Railway San Felipe United

Eastern Stars Juneau Chapter meeting notice

Eastern Stars Juneau Chapter No 7 QOE BS will meet Tuesday December 8 8 00 PM in regular session election of officers and social after meeting members invited visiting members cordial Present see Mary Warhston W M and Fanny L Robinson Secretary

Eastern Stars Juneau QO. BE. S

Fire Alarm Call List For Juneau Areas

A compact roster lists fire alarm call locations across Juneau, detailing intersections and streets such as Front and Franklin, Second and Main, Fifth and Seward, Fourth and Harris, and Ninth near power halls. Also noted are Calhoun at Juneau Apts, Distin Ave with Indian St, and other landmark cross streets including Saw Mill, City Wharf, and Willoughby near Totem.

Third Franklin Ferry Way Film Exchange Front City Wharf Saw Mill Willoughby Totem Willoughby Cole Hart Seward Gastineau Rawn Harris Kennedy Calhoun Juneau Apts Distin Indian St Northern L Dry Willoughby Home Grocery

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