The New Native Hydaburg Alaksa Nov 7 1919
A small local notice from Hydaburg Alaska dated November 7 1919 presents brief civic or organizational activity. It records an event linked to the town and mentions residents and local affairs typical of a community bulletin.
Local Community News from Metlakatla Area
Billie Hamilton recovering from rheumatism limps around as the town discusses a cannery project. Builders for the new store are Jimmie Edenso chief carpenter Peter Nathlan assistant and Ben Duncan helper. Henry Haldane attends Salvation Army Convention with delegates from Metlakathla Kake Killisnoo Wrangell. Luke Frank sails to Craig on Tidings with Alex Spahn, Henry Haldane joins voyage. A town meeting approved but not yet voted on the cannery proposal. A wire to H Johnson Co Seattle seeks immediate delivery of a Victor Animatograph for Sydn burg show. Fred Grant to return home on gas boat Falcon and join as assistant store clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Edenso
Peter Nathlan
Ben Duncan
Henry Haldane
Bayview
Salvation Army
Metlakathla
Kake Killisnoo
Wrangell
Miscellaneous News Items from Ketchikan and Craig
Mrs. Helen Bell of Ketchikan Style Shop and Mr. Reuben a traveling salesman for M. Sellers Co. arrived on the Frances R. during a basket social. The Jumbo mine is slated to reopen in early spring. H.T. Co. faced a salesmen influx in October, including R. W. Thompson known as the King of the Diomedes who travels for Heinz Co. Thompson, formerly with the Bureau of Education in Eskimo service, says he was the only white man on the Diomedes Islands for a year. Hibbs is reported doing solid business in Craig. The Santa Ana is expected to call next week with freight, including a thousand feet of fir ceiling, shingles, doors and windows for a new store. Massett B.C. resident David Parnell reports his father’s death and that he inherits the estate, planning to visit next summer. His son Marius is growing strong and was described as a good boy. Miss Keith Horne, visiting Craig with Dr. and Mrs. Figgins, heads home to Shoshone Idaho on the Santa Ana after three months, having become skilled in oars, mountain climbing and fishing. Mr. Cloudy and family will move into Mason Frank’s house while staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.t.co
Diomedes
R. W.thompson
Heinz &Co
Thompson
Bureau of Education
Diomedes Islands
Bering Straits
Keith Horne
Mrs Figgins
Craig
Shoshone
Idaho
Santa Ana
Miss Horne
Frances McPherson
Eighth Grade Return Highlights Local School News
Herbert George returns to school to resume eighth grade work and continues learning. He is also taking up type setting. Louie Kitkoon traveled to Sitka to attend Sheldon Jackson School. David Frank studied in Sitka last year and aims to finish the eighth grade locally while helping his father with home chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena George
Herbert George
Louie Kitkoon
Sitka
Sheldon Jackson School
David Frank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hydaburg
Alaska
Billie Hamilton
Luke Frank
Alex Spahn
George Haldane
Matthew Collison
Sam Davis
Lewis Tom
John Wallace
Mike
H. Johnson & Co
Seattle
Victor
Sydnburg
Fred Grant
Falcon
Ketchikan
Helen Bell
Reuben
M. Sellers’ Co
Frances R
Hibbs
The
David Parnell
Massett B.C
David
Marius
Mr. Cloudy
Mason Frank