T’ ?»!npn River District U
I't ' Hijr Rich in Minerals
a1’-- < .lyder in the Gateway in
l xiiiequerice of Which Hyder is
the Fastest Growing Town in
the North.
HYDER ALASKA MINER
Published at the Gateway to the Salmon River, Alaska • British Columbia, Mineral Area
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VOL. 2. NO. 6.
HYDER, Alaska, Jan. 5. 192|l
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR
Die From
\
Exposure
Leslie Williams, Son of Captain
Bd Williams, and Herbert Scott,
Lighthouse Keeper, Succumb to
Buffeting of Wind and Rain On
Mary Island—Lost Three Days
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Leslie E. Williams, eldest son of
Captain and Mrs. Ed J. Williams of
Ketchikan, and Herbert Scott, one
of the lighthouse keepers at Mary
Island, lost their lives the latter
part of last week through exposure
while on a hunting trip. Together
with Charles Chapman, a chum of
Leslie’s, they had gone some dis
tance into the interior of the island
and on their return were buffeted
to such an extent by the wind * and
rain that they could not make their
destination, with the exception ol
young Chapman who finally reach
en the lighthouse in such an ex
hausted oondition that he was hard
ly able to tell the plight of his com
panions.
It was throe days after the start
pf the hunt that the bodies were
found, a large number of parties in
launches from Ketchikan partici
pating in the search. Leslie’s body
was found at the foot of a small
cliff over which he had stumbled
in the darkness, and that of Scott
about one-half mile nearer the light
Leslie, whose father owns the
Taku II and Rough Rider, which ply
between Kfetchikan and Hyder, wae
well known and very popular here
For a youth of only seventeen, ht
combined rare ability with a win
ning personality, and gavt every
promise of developing Into a mosl
valuable citizen.
Herbert Scott, the other victim,
also had many friends in Hyder. He
was in his 58th year, and is sur
vived by his widow, to whom he
was married only a short time ago.
When the wireless brought the
first word of the tragedy, the fol
lowing message was sent:
Captain Ed Williams,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
We have just heard of your great
affliction—the loss of your son,
Leslie. We realize that nothing we
can say can lighten the burden of
your grief, but we want you and
your wife to know that our deepest
sympathy is with you all in your
hour of bereavement.
Citizens of Hyder.
HYDER BANK STATEMENT
Attention is called to the quarterly
statement of the Salmon River Hanking
Company on this page. The benefits to
the community of possessing such a finan
cial institution cannot be overestimated,
and the banks prosperity reflects the
prosperity of the camp.
Tuesday night the Pioneers installed
the officers»recently elected, as reported
in a previous issue: There was a large
attendance of members, some of whom
had never before witnessed the impress
ive installation ceremony. Senator John
Ronan was installing officer.
Meet me at the Mecca.
Send this paper to your friend.
Ketchikan Chronicle at the Mecca.
Harry Hill came down from the
Premier on New Years.
, Alex Pover wa9 down from the
Premier for New Years.
A. Wilds, of the Spider crew,
came down for New Years.
Dr. and Mrs. Davis have return
ed from a trip to Vancouver.
Tom BadyifT is down from the
Premier for a few days’ vacation.
Frank Scott, electrician at Thir
teen-mile, spent New Years in town.
Mrs. P.S.Jack and children have
letumed from a visit in Vancouver.
Jack Sutherland has returned
from a stay of several weeks in
Ketchikan.
Ole Olson, who has been at the
Spider for some time, is down from
the mine.
Mike Coyne was down from the
Premier to watch the new year
make its appearance.
W, J. Crawford ha9 returned with
his family from Vancouver. They
will reside in Stewart.
C.G.Skoning and Eli Watland are
still plugging away on the Nabob
but expect to come out before long.
Jack Stanier has gone to Van
couver and intends making a trip
to the Macken7is river next spring.
The Stewart Citizens’ Association
has arranged for a dance on the
night of St Patrick’s Day, Mar. 17.
Get your Silver Springs at Tooth’s
Smoke Shop, Stewart,
LOST—Bunch of keys, Retyn to
Blanton and Jeffery. 85.00 reward.
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PERSONAL AND PERTINENT.
The launch Provincial, Captain
Swanson, arrived from Rupert Sun
day night with a load of ore sacks
for the Premier.
R.W.Wood, president of the Pre
mier, and Wesley Warren, former
consuming engineer of the Forty
Nine, are touring Japan.
Mr. and Mrs, W.R.Too'h of Stew
art are going Outside for a vacation
Jack Gr$y will he boss of the Smoke
Shop while they are away.
M. Allison came down from the
Premier the latter part of last week
and has gone on a short visit to
Vanderhoof, RF„ where he has a
ranch. t
A. A. Frazer has purchased Cate
Ryan’s cabin on M lin street which
he and Mrs Fraaar'hive occupied
since the latter’s arrival 'rom Cal
ifornia.
Mr. and Mrs. H.P.Gibeon of Stew
art are leaving rn the Albert for a
tr>p to California. During their ab
sence Edgar Harris will be in charge
of the Stewart News store.
Dick Bell, factotum at the Min
ers’ Social Club in Stewart, is going
to Vancouver i:id Los Angeles for
a visit and has left the club in care
of Jack McCormack of Hyder.
Master George Tolin has a team
of dogs now, ha^ng purchased Jack
Lambert’s “Bull.” However, he is
bemoaning an accident to his sled,
which was run over by a tractor.
P.S. Jack, the popular mining re
corder and former provincial con-"
stable, has retired from the govern
ment service to accept a position
with the Alguniean Development
Co.
The sum of $229 was collected
for the Christmas tree in Stewart,
of which $130.20 was expended.
The balance will be used for giving
the children of both towns a picnic
next summer.
The Stewart General Hospital
benefttted to the extent of over $200
by a hard times dance held New
Years Eve. in the Stewart Hotel.
Many residents of Hyder attended
and report having had an enjoyable
time.
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP
Notice i3 hereby given that the co
partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, John A. Nelson and
Yaei Rostnstain, doing business in Hy
der, Alaska, under the fiira name and
style of HYDER COMMERCIAL COM
PANY, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent.
The firm has no liabilities.
All persons owing accounts to said
firm are requested to make immediate
payment thereof to either of the under
signed, whose receipts for such payments
will be a full discharge of such find ac
counts,
_ Dated at Hyder, Alaska, this 4th day
Janaarf; 1921;
John A; Nelson.
Yasl Rosen stain,
New Canadian Townsite
Rounding Into Shape
One of the principal topics of
conversation now-a-days in Hyder
is the proposed new townsite on the
Can diau tide-flats adjoining this
town’s piled area. The flats were
surveyed last month and streets and
1 >ts marked off, but since then no
thing has been done here, though
from the trend of a letter received
from one of the promoters, - who
lives in Rupert, the necessary aetion
is being taken on the Outside to
pul the lots on the market as soon
as possible. In British Columbia
the government reserves 25 per
cent of the lots in a new townsite,
and their selection may be delaying
the proposition. Extracts fsem the
letter are as follows:
At the present time (Dec. 24) the
surveyor has the plans and I expect
they will be here tomorrow morn
ing. We have to get them approv
ed by the Engineer for the Depart
inent of Public VWks here, which
can be done immediately, and theii
sent to Victoria for the selection of
the government lots; after which we
•an proceed.This will give
anybody ample time to get started
on their improvements should they
desire to make them this winter.
Dan Lindeborg Wins
Suit for Commission
That an agent cannot collect two
commissions on the sale of a min
ing property is the gist of a decision
handed down by the Supreme Court
at Vancouver, B. G.. in the case be
tween Dan Lindeborg and O.B.Bush
which arose over a difference of
opinion as to the amount of money
Bush should have for making the
deal'on the Forty Nine for Linde
borg.
The situation was somewhat
complicated, as mining deals often
become, but the facts, as near as
they can be secured here, are prac
tically as follows:
It appears that Q. li. Bush underfoot
the sale of the Forty Nine at a price of
$75,000 on a ten per cent commission
basis. He made the sale, but retained
one-sixteenth interest for himself which
he later sold for $6,000. Meanwhile the
purchasers wanted an extension of time
on their payments, but eventually settled
with Lindeborg for $15.000.
Tt is reported that Bush demanded the
ull commission on $75,0 )0, which result-,
fed in the case being brought to court
Lindeborg disputing the claim because he
had not received that amount of money
for the property, and fnrther that Bush
had retained the interest mentioned. The
court is said to have held that because
of his holding out this interest, Bush was
entitled to no commission.
Mill Men
Planning'
Utilities
Lawrence and Workman of Stew
art, proprietors of tht sawmill near
that place, have a scheme to
supply electric light, power, water
and telephone to Stewart, and light
and power to Hyder. They are ap
plying for a 20-year franchise from
the B.O. legislature, and if this is
glinted will develop the water
power, a part ef which is now being
utilized to operate their mill. Stew
art residents have held two meet
ings within the past week and given
the preposition their endorsement.
JITNEY DANCE IS COMING
On the night of January 14 the Pioneers
will hold a jitney dance, (whatever that
may be) and promise that the reputation
they have gained as entertainers will
not sdffiBr from tha new affair. Midnight
lunch will be served and the music will
be the best in the district, Nothing need
be Mid aa to the floor, Tha dancers
already know its perfection.
Hjalmar Nosdale, aon of A. J.
Nordale, has been appointed bailiff
in the court of Judge C. E. Bunnell
at Fairbanks.
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CON
DITION OF THE SALMON RIVER
BANKING COMPANY, located at Hyder
Territory of Alaska, at the close of busi
ness on the 81st day of December, 1920,
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ■ ..■$ 7,352.00
Overdrafts. 603.83
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures,.. 6.229.21
Due from other banks. 12,274.38
Checks on other banks and
other cash items. 70.30
Cash on hand. 6,238,60
Expenses in excess of earnings 671.64
Total.33,439.96
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in.$15,000.00
Surplus fund . 1,500.00
Individual and savings
deposits. 15,207.05
Demand and time certificates
ot deposit. 1,527.26
Cashier's and certified checks 205.65
Total.... 33,439.96
UNIT ED STATES OF AMERICA)
TERRITORY OF ALASKA [ SS.
1st JUDICIAL DIVISION I
I, J. A. Hall, President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
foregoing statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
J, A. Kail
President,
. Subscribed arid sworn to before me
this 6th day of J.- iiU try, 1921.
—*— John T. Reed
SEAL Notn y Public in and for the'
—v—- Territory of Alaska.
My commission expires March 0,1180 .