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BARBER SHOP AND BATHS
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FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS
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Tom Armstrong arrived in town!
recently with a team of horses
purchased by Pete Anderson, to re
place a team he lost.
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George Hainzinger. found guilty1
last week on two counts charging
him with statutory offenses, was up
for sentence yesterday morning and
District Judge Clegg imposed two
sentences, of sis years each, to run
concurrently.
The two sole survivors of the
late petit jury appeared in court
yesterday morning, to report, and
were asked to make another ap
pearance on Wednesday.
The fire department was called
out in a hurry' Sunday evening to
the Snodgrass residence on Fiftfi
Avenue, where an overheated stove
pipe threatened havoc. The chemi
cal soon fixed matters up satisfact
orily, the damage sustained being
very slight.
The funeral of the late W. W.
Pendergraft was held at Eagle hall
on Saturday afternoon, a large num
ber of the oldtimer's friends and
acquaintances being in attendance
to pay their last respects. Judge1
Cecil H. Clegg delivered the funer
al oration, and at the conclusion
of the sendee a large concourse fol
lowed the cortege to the last resting
place in the cemetery. The funeral
was held under the auspices of the
Pioneers of Alaska.
The telegTam received recently by
the Fairbanks Igloo of Pioneers, in
reply to one sent by them to Dele
gate Dan Sutherland, with regard
to the leasing of the Government
railroad to private parties, read as
follows: “Personally, I do not be
lieve there is any l.ikhhood of the
section of the railroad from Fair
banks south being leased to private
interests, but there is a possibility
of some arrangement being made
whereby the Matanuska coal oper
ators may operate that section of
the road.”
C. H. Watson, who was in town
recently from Chatanika, reported
that things were very quiet in that
section of the country, but that a
revival of activities might be ex
pected after the holidays. Among
those preparing to operate is C. H.
Ward, who is putting a plant on
Discovery. Cleary, and will take
out a big winter dump.
The latest news from the new
Wilbur Creek digging, in the Tolo
vana district, indicates that pay has
been found in another shaft which
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Superb Quality—Widest Range of Styles
and Choicest Materials in
Latest Combinations
Exquisite Colorings—All Sizes
MODERATELY PRICED
Compared with Outside Quotations today
NEW SHOES
Sizes 4 to 7—“Walk Over" Trademark
CORSETS
Also Just Received
“Smart Set" and other Good Makes
D’Orsay’s Shop
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Nenana Market
WILD ROSE LARD
DARIGOLD BUTTER
YUKON KING SALMON
HAM—BACON SAUSAGE
FOWL—TURKEYS—GEESE
BEEF—PORK—MUTTON—YE kL
FIN AN HADDIE—FRESH OYSTERS
Waechter Bros. Co. b. w. Miller
reached bedrock recently, making a
total of seven such holes on that
creek to date. There are several
more yet to be heard from.
Rudolph Polner and C. H. Volk
ert are being sought by the Goverr
or’s office, at Juneau, and anyone
having information regarding them
or either of them, is requested to
communicate with the office of the
Governor.
The new Northern Commercial
Company of Alaska, which will take
over the business of the pioneer
trading company of that name—
without the “of Alaska”—on the
first of January, will have at its
head a combination of oidtime
Northerners who have been long
and successfully identified with gen
eral merchandising on a large scale.
Volney Richmond, who rose from
the ranks to the position of super
intendent cf the old company, is'
president of the new company; J.
D. Reagh, of the old Dominion
Commercial Company, is vice presi-1
dent; U. M. (Bert) Dickey, one
| time head of the Dominion Commer
jcial Company, is secretary; George
I Marshall is assistant secretary; and
j George Prestor present manager of
, the N. C. store at Fairbanks, is
treasurer. J. H. Kelly and H. S.
‘ I.ocey will wind up the affairs of I
the old company and will have their
1 offices in Fairbanks, where they are
. located at present. George Preston
i will remain as manager of the Fair
banks store and so will the agents
along the Tanana and Yukon rivers
| retain their places at the various
| stations. The company will have
: stores at Fairbanks, Nenana, Hot
Springs, Tanana. Ruby, St. Michael,
Circle, Dawson and McGrath. The
several stores of the old company
on the Koyukuk river were sold
some time ago.
Ralph Warburto.n and Miss Eve
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lyn Walker were united in itiuniage
last night by U. S. Commissioner
E. Coke Hill.
Billy Eisenminge.* is •» recent ar
rival in town from the 1 'vita dis
trict, where he is engaged in hurt
ing and trapping. He rep rts things
quiet up his way.
The local Pioneers held their an
nual election last night at Eagle
hall and there were more than 200
oldtimers on hand to participate in
the proceedings The elections were
warmly contested but the best of
feeling prevailed throughout the
meeting.
Cal Franklin, who is a recent ar
rival in town from the Tolovana
district, reports that considerable
winter work is in progress and that
a lively summer is looked forward
to.
Arnold A: Nelson have finished
work on their lay on the Union
association ar.d will move farther
down the creek, where they will
sink a new shaft. They have six or
eight men employed.
Prakula & Radik, on the Jewell
bench, are on the pay and have a
big plant and crew of men at work.
They will have a big dump ready
for sluicing by the time the water
runs.
Tony Carrigan is in the money on
Lucky gulch.
The Hudson Brothers, on Olive,
are getting ready for hydraulic op
erations and expect to take out a
lot of money next summer.
Business at Brooks is moderately
good at the present time, with sup
plies arriving steadily from the Log
Jam.
Hanson, opposite Discovery', is
'preparing to open up and take out
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FRANCISCOS LEADING WHOLESALE TAILORS
5i6 MARKET street
San Francisco.
The item Fall Samples and Stole Book
are open to you no® — make your
©urn selection.
2S0 Samples
$25 to $60
The Mater.*!* are
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Fancq tt?or*!ed» Herrinq Bones
Pencil Stripe*, etc
ALFRED J. GHEZZI
NENANA, ALASKA
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Smokers' Supplies
Pool Tables Fresh Candies Stationery
Comfortable Rooms in Connection
TOM COLLING Opposite Postoffice
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!a dump during the winter.
| Johnson & Co., on the Love lease,
will have a big dump ready for the
first run of water.
DEVELOPING and Printing at t
Robertson studio. n. \v. Adam
Christmas Week Specials
Our Stock Is Fresh, We Receive New Shipments on Every
Train, By Being Able to Take Advantage of Present
Freight Rates We Can Give You Better Prices, See Our
Goods And Get Our Prices Before Dealing Elsewhere
GROCERIES
Fruit Salad (large) .$ .75
Mince Meat . 25
Hip-O-Lite .50
Cranberries, lb. .50
Mrs. Porter’s Plum Pud’g .75
Crushed Pineapple .50
Skookum Jams’ 25c and .50’
Peanut Butter .. .25
Puyallup Jelly, Tea Garden
Preserves, S. & W. Fruits.
CANDIES
Mixed, per lb. . .$ .50
Jelly Beans, lb.. -50
Peppermints, lb.50
Stick Candy, lb. -50
Chewing Gum, per box .. 1.25
Fresh Chocolates, box 50c up
CIGARS
Juan de Fuca Yukon, 25 in box
Cuesta Rey, . 25 in box
Optimos, Chancellors, Loveras
and other good brands.
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SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Auto Pencils, $2.00 to $.‘1.00
Fountain Pens—Cigarette Holders
Pipes—Tobacco Pouches
Cuff Links—Brooches—Tie Pins
Razors—Safety Razor Outfits—Mirrors
Scarfs—Neckties—Silk Handkerchiefs
Cut Glass—Toilet Sets—Purses
B ill Books—Pocket Knives
Silk Shirts—Silk Mufflers—Silk Neckties
Linen Handkerchiefs in Boxes
Hunters’ Knives—Rifles—Baseballs
Beaded Mocassins—Overcoats
Boys’ Mackinaws—Boys’ Sweaters
Boys’ Hats, Caps and Shoes
The December Victor Records Are Here
ladies"’ wool hiking suits
$25.00.
Wool Stockings and Spiral Leggings
FRESH PIG’N WHISTLE CANDY
Drop in and See Our Assortment
FRESH FRUIT
Oranges, (large) doz. $1.25
Lemons . .75
Apples . 1.00
Pears ... 1.00
Japanese Oranges .75
Grapefruit, 5 for 1.00
Grapes, per lb. .75
Candy Figs, per lb. ..... .75
White Pressed Figs, box .50
NUTS
Brazil, per lb.. S .50
Almonds .. .50
Salted Peanuts .. .50 *
English Walnuts, 3 lbs. 1.25
BEVERAGES
Loganberry- Juice .$ .25
Ginger Ale White Rock) .25
Lemon Juice . .50
Budweiser Beer, 3 for 1.00
Bass Island and Welch’s Pure
Grape Juice.
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