FOURTH AND K STREETS
TO THE EAST
VIA
CALIFORNIA
SCENERY
SERVICE
SAFETY
This is the comfortable way to go. Interesting too, via
SEATTLE - - - PORTLAND
SAN FRANCISCO
Three Daily Trains On
Shasta Route
Direct connection made at San Francisco to all
points in the East or South. Liberal stopovers
allowed. Write for Booklets and other informa
tion.
C. M. ANDREWS, D. F. & P. A.
SEATTLE, WASH.
SOUTHERN
'pacific LINES
We are now prepared to take orders for fall delivery
Dried Dog Salmon,
Salmon Bellies
Salt Salmon,
Smoked Salmon,
Packed by McConahay & Co., Tyonek.
Anchorage Central Market
J. TURNER Proprietor
As supply is limited your early orders will be ap
eciated.
WHEN you come to Seattle, remember the
Hotel Savoy extends you a hearty welcome.
All the Alaskans who have made their headquar
ters with us in the past, and those who are con
templating coming to Seattle in the future will
find the Savoy the right hotel in the right loca
tion and at' the right price. It goes without say
ing, if you come once, you will come again.
Our hotel is in the very heart of the city,
most convenient to the shopping district, thea
tres, churches and public buildings, absolutely
fire-proof. Rates: $1.00 per day and up, without
bath; $1.50 per day and up with bath.
Don't forget the place—the Savoy Hotel.
W. G. KING, Manager.
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A paper has been started at the
new town of Nenana by Roy Suther
land.
Fishermen off the Bering sea cod
fishing banks are reported to have had
a very successful season.
Prof. Westerlain, for many years a
bandmaster at Treadwell, has decided
to organize a band at Juneau.
Mat Agente and Herman Willike,
with one man in the hole, took out
$10,000 on Poorman creek this year.
Prospectors returning from the
Lewis river section state that the
gravels on that river will constitute
a first-class hydraulic proposition.
Denny Coyle, operating on Lower
Spruce creek, in the Poorman dis
trinct, is reported to be running into
good pay. One pan taken out recently
yielded $42.50.
Judge Phil Gallaher left Ruby re
cently to enter the Pioneer’s Home at
Sitka. He was formerly a resident of
Valdez, but went to the interior a
number of years ago.
The crew of the Great Bear, Capt.
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ed on Pinnacle rock of St. Lawrence
island, were sent from Nome to Seat
tle by the government.
Bids have been called for for the
construction of a signal corps station
house at Nenana. Plans and specifi
cations are now on file at the Fair
banks telegraph office.
Max Donin, a station worker at Mile
10 on the railroad out from Seward,
was caught between a dump car and
the rock face of a cut recently and
sustained injuries to both legs which
may cripple him. .
Frank Cleary, after whom Cleary
creek in the Fairbanks district was
named, has been prospecting in the
Chandalar district during the past
summer and reports that some pay
has ben found on Squaw creek..
L. E. Ibaugh, of Juneau, an em
ploye on the government road near
Mendenhall glacier, was found dead
upon a bar at the mouth of the Men
denhall river recently. A coroner’s
jury rendered a verdict of suicide.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
Nome had a big barbecue and outing
at Chase’s roadhouse recently. A
reindeer was barbecued and other ed
ibles supplied in abundance. Field
sports with suitable prizes, were also
a part of the entertainment.
The Porter Fish Co., the Kasaan
Co., and the Manhattan Canning Co.,
formerly operating canneries in the
southeastern part of Alaska, have dis
incorporated. The canneries are now
being operated under the name of the
Anacortes Fish Co.
While explaining to the natives re
ctnly the mysteries of the Chaldean
flood and the whereof a minister at
Eagle was very much put out when
one of his congregation arose and
yelled: “Hiue chuck; hyas klimina
wit.” (Too much water; a big lie.)
Theodore Stefanson, a miner em
ployed on the Glacier crek dredge near
Nome, sustained an injury to one eye
from an explosion of gas while he was
lighting a fire in a blacksmith’s forge,
which will likely cause him the loss of
sight in the injured optic.
John Bankastrom, an old-time min
er and prospector, who has been in
Alaska since ’98 and John Thompson,
who preceded him by a year, have
been admitted to the Pioneers’ Home
at Sitka. Bankastrom was recently
caught by a slide at Rampart and had
his leg amputated.
A party of prospectors report see
ing a black bear chasing three goats
on one of the mountains near here.
The goats ran through a pass and the
prospectors followed, finding a brown
bear and a goat dead. The brown
bear killed one of the goats and in the
fight which ensued the black disem
boweled the brown bear.
Capt. H. B. Back, of Carmacks,
writes the Dawson Daily News that
he had made a wonderful discovery
of placer and copper and wants some
one to join him who can supply mon
ey for the expenses of staking the
discovery claims, and buying a horse
and outfit for the short trip from his
place to the point of discovery.
C. R. Arundell, chief of the field
division of the general land office, who
is now in Fairbanks, has warned the
homesteaders of that vicinity that
many of them run a risk of not get
ting a patent for failure to observe
the provisions of the homestead law
which requires seven months yearly
residence on the property homestead
ed by them.
Come in and try our bakery lunches.
You’re welcome at the North Pole.
10-20tf
REDUCED RATES
TO THE EAST VIA
THE MILWAUKEE
Passengers going East may buy
tickets at both Alaska Steamship Co.
and Admiral Line offices at a reduced
rate by buying through from Anchor
age. For further information inquire
at both A. S. S. and Admiral Line of
fice. Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul R. R., A. E. Harris, Genl. Agent,
10-10tf
S. S. CAPELLA
all
Sails 3 times weekly for
points on Tumagain Arm.
Connecting with Government R.
R. at Kern Creek for Seward
and all way points.
Tickets at City Auto Service.
Freight and Passengers.
Phoge 89-R for sailing dates.
LEE J. RICE, Capt.
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LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN ALWAYS FEEL
AT HOME
BEST
At ROBARTS BILLIARD
AND BOWLING Parlors
P. 0. Opposite.
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NORTHERN
TRANSFER
COMPANY
CORNER FOURTH & D.
PHONE 47-Y.
C. P. PEDERSON, Mgr.
H. W. NAGLEY
General Merchandise
;; SUSITNA, ALASKA J
Branch Stores:
$ McDOUGALL
TALKEETNA
ANNOUNCEMENT
Frank B. Cannon, of Knik,
Democrats Candidate for the
lower house from the Thud Ju
dicial Division of Alaska. tf
ANNOUNCEMENT
THOS. C. PRICE
Of Anchorage, Democratic can
didate for the lower house from
the third judicial division of
Alaska.
For Attorney General
GEO. B. GRIGSBY
Democratic Candidate
Election November 7, 1916
GEORGE DOOLEY
OF CORDOVA
* Republican Nominee
For
TERRITORIAL SENATOR
JOE MURRAY
of McCarthy
Republican Nominee
For the
TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE
CHAS. M. DAY
OF VALDEZ
Candidate for the
TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE
WM. HENRY
OF SEWARD
Republican Nominee
For the
TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE
LOAD YOUR Lumber,
Lath, Shingles, Cement,
AMIWUD,. Roofing,
and Building Paper
at our Yard and be
assured of right prices,
accurate tally and best
quality.
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VERSE—By SUMMY.
HARDWOOD flooring now in stoek,
Seo the sample in the Hewitt block,
window.
North Side
Lumber Co.
G. M. CAMPBELL
Phones, 35-R; 25-R; 45-Y.
ROGER SUMMY, Managei.
Alaska Pool Room
Fourth Ave., Near D.
; Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies, Soft Drinks, Fruits, Concord
Grape Juice.
MUSIC
:: JOSEPH SCHMITBAUER, - - Proprietor.
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OUR Fall and Winter Stock of High Grade Wool
ens Have Just Arrived, and We Cordially In
vite you to Come and Inspect and Make Selec
tions for Your Fall and Winter Suit.
i| BJORNSON & GANTON
MERCHANT TAILORS
I", Corner Fourth and I Tel. 21-lv.
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Launch Swan
Daily Trips to Knik
FOR SCHEDULE SEE BULLETIN BOARD
Fifth Ave. Cigar Store
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, CANDIES, FRUITS.
VICTOR STEWART,
Proprietor.
Fifth Avenue
Between C and D
Bank of Seward
Established 1905.
Depository for Territorial
Funds
SEWARD, - ALASKA