THE CHILKOOT POST
An unofficial publication, ussued without expense to the Government
Volume 4
'February_S3 st
1924
No. a
BARRACKS SOLDIERS PREFER ALASKA; "PUT IN" TO STAY:
A large proportion, more than half, of the enlisted men due to
leave Alaska this summer because of expiration of foreign service,
prefer to stay here another year, as is shown by requests for ex
tension of their Alaskan tours received to date by organizations at
this post. And the requests are not all put in, as yet •
With its hunting, fishing and freedom from the effete influences
of civilization, Alaskan service has its compensations, say the busks.
Nothing could reflect more credit upon this post and the organ
izations here than these requests for extension, for itfe a known
fact that no one kncws a properly run outfit beiternthan the enlisted men
and not even a general inspector is so critical or intolerant of defects
or slackness as are they,
Among those who have "put in” to stay in Alaska are.
H.H.; Isham,
Ford; Day. L», --v» -> - - _ _ .
Thos. F.;'St swart L.H.; Hit 2, Clarence; Sgt. Schumacher, L.J.; ‘Offnan,
F.A.; 1st Sgt. Behrens, Chas. S.; ' ra. Russell, G .0.
Comoany E: Ziegner, Patch, Jcllie, Brewsa^gh; Ogden, Stewart,
Gardiner, Wilson, Sgt.. Harney, Sgt. Macury, Lee, Sgt. Thatcher.
Q.M.C.: Crccoll, l/kthews, Barron.
COMPANY E LEADS BASKETBALL SERIES; OTHER TEAMS STRONG:
With Company E in 'the lead with two straight victories, after a
hard tussle with the Detachments,and with both other aggregations improv
ing their teanplay by leaps and bounds, the intra-post basket-all season
is now half over•
Pol"iowing Company E's victory over Co. F last week, two games w
were played this week, Company E winning free-the Detachments Anday night
by a 19-16 score and the Detachments winning from Company F Wednesday by
a 30-20 score, both games being close and hard :ought *
The three games remaining will be played as follows: -o. vs.
Detachments Monday night, February 26; Company E vs. Co.F, Wednesday nig ,
February 27; Co. F vs. Detachments Friday evening, February 29th. The
game between the Ez and Co F scheduled for Friday, Fob. 22, has been post
poned due to the dance in Skagway that evening. While tms makes a crow -
ed week, it is necessary as the A.B. Hall is only rented until the end of
FebruaryD(jtachmwrt versus E Co. last Monday was the faetedt game of
the series, to date. The score book shows as follows: (Cotrtillued on Page 4)
FORNANCE TAKES VISITORS TO 5KAOWAY - TOMORROW:
The H.B. Fornance will leave tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
to take guests to the Fireman’s Dance in Skagway, as well as
usual official business, and wilJ return at or about 1:00 a.
(Feb. 22nd)
transact the
m. Feb. 23 .
BiAT SCHEWLE: , , .. e..
The Curacao is due Monday with direct mail from the States. The
usaal Harbor Boat and Mail Boat arrivals with Alaskan mail only.