Bil l Y SOUTHWARD, OLD
TIMER NOME AND KOT
ZEM’E, PASSES AWAY
According to a wire received
yesteraay, befor his departure
for Kotzebue. Deputy Marshal
Henry Xvier was informed of the
death at Kotzebue, of Billy South
ward, former Nomeite and Kotze
bue and Kobuk nnnging sections.
Mr. Southward who had been
in the Kotzebue hospital for the
past week or two developed phn
neuponia from which he never
recovered. Billy Southward was
one of those old sourdouhs of the
early gold rush days to Nome,
and later settled in the Kotzebue
and Kobuk river section, still
holding the confidence of his num
erous friends, both republican &
democratic, anti the end.
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NEWS ITEMS
At the c'osing of the first sem
ester, a Christmas party was held
at the Office of Indian Affairs
school.
A short program was followed
by the distribution of gifts. Re
freshments were served. The
mothers were the guests of honor.
On Christmas Day the Native
Sisterhood and Bro'herhood will
have a dinner in th school gym.
Native dancing and games will
complete the festivities for the
evening.
Due to the large numbers of or
ders for muikluks and parkas, the
Skin-sewing room will remain
open during Christmas vacation.
Save $2 by paying in ad
vance for your subscriptior
GIVE THE MOST PERFECT
GIFT , !!
Choose from the wide selection of gifts from
HAGEN’S and give with the knowledge that
no gift could be finer. Quality jewelry, lovely
and attractive, will continue to give pleasure
for years to come . . . and HAGEN’S low
prices make it easy to give freely!
OUR CHRISTMAS STOCK HAS
MANY SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU
Distinctive gifts, in good taste and
designed in pleasing style will be
a constant reminder of your thought*
fulness.
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN
Nome, Alaska.
Tomorrow Will
Be Xmas Eve,
Do Not Forget
—
Only one day left forXmas
Shopping, so don't be caught nap
p3ng, as business houses, city of
fices, schools and fedreal and ter
ritorial offices will remain closed
Christmas Day.
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and
the time for sending Greetings
and Well Wishes. Adopt the spirit
of Christmas and join in this cele- !
bration. i
Business houses throughout the|
city are decorated and illuminat-;
ed with holiday airs. Homes &
other buildings should be adorned
with Christmas decorations and
the entire community will pre
sent the spirit of- Santa Claus.
And at the same time, don’t for
get the Drawing at Polet’s Store
this evening, at which 50 valubale
prizes will be given away to the
holders of lucky numbers. This
is an annual even with Polet’s
Stores and receives much interest
each year.
The PAA Electra mail plane ar
i rived today from Fairbanks with
a large load of Xmas mail, and
departed on its return trip with
outgoing mail and Mr- and Mrs.
Joe Harnish as passengers.
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Another of the enjoyable Christ
^mas features is the annual pil
grimage of the Eskimo Methodist
Carol Singers about the city of
Nome Xmas Eve.
This year Deaconness Miss’
Pearl Woodfin announced that|
between 22 and 25 singers wilP
compose the choir.
The choir will start out XmaSj
Eve about 10 P. M. and travel by
horse team and sled, thru the!
courtesy of C. F. Yenney, about,
town, stopping frequently in
prominent places t render sev-'
leral Christmas Carols.
Besure and watch for them, as
their music and spirit should not
be overlooked—it‘s an unusually
well perfected choir.
Inquiry has been made for one
Moses E. Strand, to whom funds
have been left from an estate in
Norway. If anyone knows who
Moses E. Strand is, or who is
entitled to his money, please ad
vise the Vice Consul for Nor
way, Stang Anderson, Douglas
Building, Seattle, Wn.
LOST—Three picture enlarge
ments in an envelope. Please re
turne to Nugget Office. Small
reward. 5t
One housefly, living safely thru
:the winter can have six trillion
descendants by the following Sep
tember.
LOMEN COMMERCIAL CO.
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AFTER JAN. 1ST OUR OFFICES WILL CLOSE
ON SATURDAYS AT 1 P. M.
LOMEN C0M31ERCIAL CO.
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To make it easier for you, we
have grouped suitable gifts on
tables at reduced prices. Our 50 c
75c and $1.00 tables contain ex
cellent values.
We are offering special prices
on Candies, Nuts, and Fruits for
' the Stocking.
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( Remember our Xmas Eve Draw
\ ing for the 50 Valuable Prizes.
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Lute-Fisk for Christmas Eve is
ready for use.
Our Assortment of TABLE DE
LICACIES and MEATS is com
plete. Let us supply your dinner
wants.
Be sure and look over the Fan
cy Baskets of Fancy Groceries,
Fruits and Nuts and Candies fea
tured at the Branch Store.
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POLET’S STORES
j Santa's Headquarters ,
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“THE NATIVITY”
Eskimo Methodist Church
Friday, Dec. *4, 1:30 PJW.
Piano and organ prelude of
carols, 7:00 P. M.
Carols by Junior Choir and
Church hoir, 7:30 P. M.
Processional
Prologue: Prophet Isaiah.
Junior hoir: “It Came Upon
the Midnight Clear”.
Reading: "The Story”—.
. Charley Weofcuhik.
Shepherd Scene: Music by the
two choirs.
Manger Scene:
Duet: “Infant Holy”—Mrs.
.Freida Larson, and Miss
. Grace O’Connor
Church Choir: “Silent Night”
in Eskimo.
“We Three Kings".
Offering.
Children’s Department: “Away
in a Manger" and unison prayer.
Organ Interlude.
“Joy to the World".
Reader throughout: Olaf Pis
coya, interpreter.
The public is welcome.
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Dr. W. A. Rystrom
DENTIST
HOURS:
10—12 A.M. 1—4:30 P.M.
and 7 to 8 P. M.
(By Appointment)
Located Opposite Federal Bldg.
First Avenue West
Phone Main 22
Thos. R. Lyons Ira D. Orton
Lyons & Orton
Attorneys At Law
Rooms 918-921 Alaska Building
Seattle, Washington
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! CHAS. CAVEY
Has Opened A Liquor Store
Carrying an Assortment
of Fine Liquors, Win
es, and Beers.
> FRONT ST. NOME.
>
dream theatre
IOO% TALKING PICTURES
AAAA1AOEAAENT C.H.COOC *
t-Z-jjaAXtost Mox/fuiKSteJvH 7fuat/vt to U.S.
FRIDAY
ONE SHOW 7:30 PM
ADULTS 55 CENTS CHILDREN 25 CENTS
GENE STRATTON PORTER S
“FRECKLES”
WITH
TOM BROWN—VIRGINIA WEIDLER
And “MICKEY’S MAN FRIDAY”
CHAPTER No. 6
-THE RED RIDER”
ONE SHOW “ ZZ~~“ 8 PJL
SATURDAY
WHEELER and WOOLSEY IN
“THE NITWITS”
Also—“ANOTHER WILD IDEA”
And—“TOYLAND BROADCAST”
Xmas Stockings for the Kids
ADULTS 55 CENTS CHILDREN 25 CENTS
SUNDAY
TWO SHOWS 7:13 and 9 PM
“RENDEZVOUS AT MIDNIGHT
With Ralph Bellamy and Valerie Hobson
Also—“HIS LUCKY DAY”
And “HULA HONEYMOON”
ADULTS 55 CENTS CHILDREN 25 CENTS
ORCHESTRA MUSIC
AT THE NEVADA
Dancing to Orchestra Every Night Starting Xmas
Eve and Including New Year’s Night
—10 P. M. To 2 A. M.
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SERVICE OUR MOTTO
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TOM CLONINGER