ALASKA FORUM
(OFFICIAL PAPER)
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THE FORUM PUBLISHING CO.
J. B. Wingate Editor and Malinger.
VOLUME 2. No. 24
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, ig02.
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KDITOltlAL
The Baltimore & Ohio system
will expend $50,000,000 extending
and improving their service during
1902.
That the saying: “March comes
in like a lion and goes out like a
lamb,” is correct, will be vouched
for by all Ramparters; the first part
of the quotation at least.
Vague rumors of an immensely
rich strike over Glen way, have
been flying through the air for the
past week. Disclosures are prom
ised by those in the secret in a few
days. Are you a good guesser?
Cedar trees have been discovered
in Clallam County, Washington,
which have been prostrated for
fully two thousand years. Their
age is computed from giant cedars
two thousand years old which have
grown over these fallen monarchs.
A bill is before the legislature of
New York making it a misdemean
or, punishable by fine and imprison
ment to drive an automobile faster
than seven miles ah hour. The
Automobile Club of America is en
deavoring to defeat it.
The net earnings of the steel
trust for the three months ending
I ce. 31, 1901, amounted to $25,
_SOCIETY MEETINGS.
Yukon Order Of Pioneers meet* every
first Saturday in each month.
The Masonic Association of Rampart
meets every 2nd. and 4th. Saturday.
J. C. meeting every Tuesday evening
at the old postoffice building.
I. O. O.F. Association meets every
Monday evening.
000,000. The earnings for the en
tire year were $110,000,000 Pres
ident Schwab draws his contingent
fee ot a quarter of one per cent,
which amounts to $95,000. His
regular salary is $100,000, so that
his first year's salary as president
will be approximately $195,000.
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Items Around Town.
L. M. Williams has decided not
to go out over the ice, but will
await the opening of navigation.
Lynn Smith will be in town
until March 12th. Get your watch
repaired while you have the chance.
It is reported that Bob Martin has
entered into partnership with Jack
Nelson in the Glen Saloon.
Roden is looking fora tenant for
47 b. m. roadhonse, Mrs. Butler
now being in charge of the Gkn
hostelry.
Joe ynicieh left Wednesday for
the Hot Springs on the Hootlinana.
Joe expects to remain there three
I weeks.
Cap Williams is raffleing off his
four dog team, harness, sled and
all equipment. Cap is going out
this fall and will not need the dogs.
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Walter Foley has quit the ice
; business and taken a position at
| The Reception. Hart Smith has
: acquired Foley’s stock in the ice
trust and has put the N. C. ice
house in shape for filling.
OLD
Three Star Hennessj-—Jamaica Bum
Blackberry Brandy-Scotch and
Jrbli Whiskhs— ( og»M«
- W. A. LACY’S FAMOUS WHISKIKS.—
Bohemian Beer, $12 doz, v
gpr SANCHEZ & HAY A CIGARS. *
J. ANICICH, PROP.
The
Reception.
Choice Wines, Liquors
and Cigars. s
_ BILLY PORTER I’ROP.
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THE GLEN SALCON.
-2 Above, Glen Gulcli.—
Pine Wines & Liquors.
KARSHNER & NELSON.
LEGAL NOTICE.
IN THE JUSTICE’S COURT, EAGLE PRK
C1NCT, DISTRICT OF ALASKA. BEFORE
CARL M. JOU ANSON, COM MI SIGNER AN L>
EX-OFFICIO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Joseph B. Howard, ^
Plaintiff, j
—VS— )■ Summons for
Geo. lv. French | Publication.
| Defendant. J
j THE President of the United States sends
; greetiug to the Defendant. Geo. K. French:
i You are hereby required to appear in an ac
I tion brought against you by the above named ^
| plaintiff in the justice’s Court of Eagle Precinct
j District of Alaska, and to answer before the
i Commissioner and ex-officio Justice of the Peace
| of said Precinct, at his c fflce in the town of
I Eagle, the complaint hied therein, within thirty
! days after the completion of the period of pi.b
i lication of this Summons; to wit; within thirty
| days after the twenty-second day of March A.l b
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j The said action is brought to recover of von
j the sutn of One Hundred, Sixty-Two Dollars and
j fifty cents; Kighty-Two Dollars and fifty cents
; on a promissory note bearing date of December
27th, 1900; Twenty-Five Dollars for work and
j labor'performed; and Fifty-Five Dollars for rent
ot building as per contract,
| And unless you so appear and answer said
: complaint, as above required, said plaintiff w ill
| takejudgmeut against you for tnesnm of One
| Hundred, Sixty-Two Dollars and fifty cents,
| together with the costs of this action,
i The Order for service by publication was issued
I on the fourteenth day of January. A. D. 1902,
and directs that Summons be published at least
once a week fer six consecutive w^eeks in the
Alaska fokum, a newspaper published at
Rampart, Alaska. First insertion, Feb. 8, 1902,
last insertion March 22nd, 1902.
Given under my hand and seal this 14th day
of January A. D. 1902.
| SKAD | Carl M. Johan son,
Commissioner and ex-officio
Justice of the Peace. %
D.C. Hess, Attorney for Plaintiff,