THE NENANA DAIL Y NEWS
Application made April 1, 1918, at the postoffice at Nen&na, Alaska,
for eniry as second class mail matter, under the Act of March 8, 1879.
“WHERE RAIL AND RIVER MEET”
Published every afternoon except Sunday, by the Nenana Printing
Company, at First and B Streets, Nenana, Alaska.
Owned and Edited by
R. G. SOUTHWOBTH ARTHUR G. BELL
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NO PAPER TOMORROW.
There ■will be no issue of The
Xenana Daily News tomorrow—
Christmas day. The hex: issue of ■
the paper will appear on Friday.
The News wishes ail its readers and
the public generally a Very Merry
Christmas.
INCREASED OUTPUT OF ALASKA
COAL.
The production of coal in Alaska
in 1918 was 75,606 tons, valued at
$411,850, according to 0 the U. S.
Geological Survey. Department of
the Interior. This may be eom
pored with 53.955 tons, valued at
$265,317. in 1917. The production;
for 1918 was by far the largest in j
the history of coal mining in Alas- ■
ka. being 40 percent larger than
the output for 1917, which was also1
greater than that of any previous:
year. It is believed that a substan- j
tial coal-mining industry has at last
started in Alaska. The larger par.,
of the output in 1918 came from :
the Matanuska field, which yielded
63,092 tons. The remainder came'
from eight or ten small mines in •
different parts of the Territory.
All these mines, except those in the
Mataruska and Bering River fields
and at Port Graham, produced coal •
for local use under free-use per
mits. About twelve mines were
operated, employing 239 men for
an average period of 254 days.
in the Matanuska held the Eska
Creek mines were operated regular
ly throughout the year by the Alas
ka Engineering commission, to sup
ply fug] for raiiroad and other
Government use. At the Chickaloon
mine, also operated by the Alaskan
Engineering commission, the work
has consisted primarily of explora
tion. and development, and only a
small amount of coal, won inci
dentally. ha? been produced. In
1918 for the first time Matanuska
coal was shipped beyond Anchorage.
Private operations preparatory *->
mining were continued by two les
sees in the Matanuska field, and
some coal was mined by one of
them, bu* their mines are not yet
regularly productive. A detailed
account of coal mining in Alaska
is contained in a report on the
Alaska mining industry in 1918 just
issued by the Geological Survey at
Washington, D. C.
SANTA CLAUS ARRIVES
FROM ARCTIC REGIONS
Old Santa Claus, who annually
pilgrimages from the Far North to
the Far South, distributing gifts
among the little fofks, arrived in
Nenana this afternoon, and was oc
cupied for a couple of hours un
loading the big Christmas tree ir.
the window of the Northern Com
mercial company’s store Practical
ly every kid in town was on hand
to receive the distinguished visitor,
and all were sent away in joyous
mood.
The old fellow bore a striking
resemblance to Harry Shaw. but. of
course, it wasn’t Hairy.
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CHRISTMAS
By Hattie M. D’Orsay.) *
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Christmas; Oh, what magic
Contained in just a word.
Christmas- Fraught with meaning
Greater than the Sword.
Christmas stands for Freedom.
Justice, Love, and Truth;
That Natal-Word is yours and mine—'
It Gladdens this Old Earth.
Our Captain, Christ, who Conquered, I
Was Bom on Christmas Day:
He guards our Unseen Soldiers.
Who Died to Show the Way.
’Twas thus Our Lord departed—
His Cross became His Crown,
And Greatest were our own Brave
Boys
Just as Their Sun Went Down.
Far Greater than the Cross He Bore
Upon That Day He Died,
And Greater, too. Our Soldier Boys
When Swept Before the Tide.
To rise again, to greater heights
Than MORTAL MAN may know.
For ocean at its highest tide
But marks the ebb and flow.
To sleep—to rest—to rise again
To all mankind is given.
But it remains for Our Owr. Boys
To Guard the Key to Heaven.
It’s "Peace on Earth. Good-Will To
ward Men,”
Let's join in one accord.
For those who lost their lives for us
Now live—in Christ. Our Lord.
SEVERAL OLDTIMERS
LEAVE FOR OUTSIDE
A number of well-known oldtim
ers, most of them until recently in
the employ of the Alaskan Engi
neering commission, were outgoing
passengers on this morning’s train.
headed for the coast and the Out
side. They are leaving Nenana as
a result of the reduction in force=
locally.
Among those leaving this morning
were- the following: Bud McCrae.
J. R. Van Winkle, Shorty Baker.
Tom Reams, Fred Hale, Ed Charl
ton, Pete Hanson. Several of those
going are taking a dog team along
to haul their baggage.
COONEY HOTEL READY
FOR HOLIDAY GUESTS
The Cooney hotel annex, which
practically double? the housing ac
commodations of the popular hos
telry, is ready for the reception of
truest? today, after weeks of prepa
ration The work of getting the
rooms ready wa? rushed with a view
to taking care of the holiday rush,
and the result is a highly pleasing
addition, with all the comforts of
an up-to-date hotel.
There is some work to be done yet
before the new lobby will be fin
ished, but another few days will
find that portion of the hotel also
ready for occupancy. The house
warming is planned for New Year’s
day, as part of the festivities in
i connection with the Moose excur
sion from Fairbanks.
LEST YOU FORGET
FOR CHRISTMAS
WE ARE NOW SHOWING A SELECT LINE OF
Afternoon and Evening Gowns
They are foiof fast. We bare full lines in Underwear of all
kinds. Silk, Philippine Embroidered and Muslin, as well as all
staple lines of Knit Goods too numerous to mention.
Evening Pumps, Gold, Silver, Patent Leather, White Kid and
Satin, Pink and Gold Satin.
Hair Ornaments, Mandarin Coats, Handsome Kimonos, light
shades, :n crepe de chine; Petticoats, Camisoles, Boudoir Caps,
Bedroom Slippers, and a large assortment of Kid Gloves for street
and evening wear. A variety of Handkerchiefs; prices **ange from
five for a dollar to four apiece, in linens, Maderia, Venetian Laces.
WE ALSO HAVE A SELECT LINE OF GIFTS SUITABLE FOR
ALL AGES. PRACTICAL AND USEFUL.
A citizenship night school open to
those over 1? years of age who de
sire a further knowledge of the
language, history, and government of
our country, has been opened at
Petersburg. There are meetings
three evenings a week.
See J. A. Slippern for new rates
on subscriptions and renewals of all
leading magazines and periodicals.
Club rates on application.
Dr. J. R. BOWEN
DENTIST
Prices Most Reasonable
THE BOWEN BUILDING
If Comfort, Economy sad the
Envi-onment* of Home
Appeal to You,
STOP AT THE
MONTANA
SPECIAL RATES BY WEEK
OR MONTH.
MRS. BERT JOHNSON
Proprietress
WOOD
Sawing
ICE and EXPRESS
CYRIELE VERHAEGHE
OFFICE AT
THE TERMINAL
r.s. McDonald
Public Stenography Typewriting
Bookkeeping Conveyancing
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS LOANS
LIFE INSURANCE
FIRE INSURANCE
Only tbe most reliable companies
Safety Deposit Boxes
For Rent.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Ir. the Probate Court for N'enana
Precinct, Fourth Judicial Division,
Territory of Alaska.
In the Matter of the Estate of T. F.
Murphy. Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the
|undersigned has teen appointed ad
ministratrix of the above entitled
estate and all persons having claims
j against said estate are directed to
present them to the undersigned at
iNenana. Alaska, (which place is
hereby designated as the place where
:the business of said estate will be
transacted!, within six months from
the date of the first publication of
this noitice.
Xenana. Alaska. Dec. 9th, 1919.
MRS. MATTHEW SWEENEY,
Administratrix.
! Date of first publication, Dec. 10,
1919.
Date of last publication, Jan. 7,
1920.
I Day of publication, Wednesday.
WANT ADS
FOR SALE-—Man’s counskin coat,
$25. Miss D’Orsay's Tailor Shop.
FOR SALE—Six-horse barn. In
■ quire at N'enana House. tf
. _
GOOD TEAM, harness and No. 5
sleigh for sale. Inquire Knut
Roland, Third and C streets,
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BUNCH OF KEYS found. Owner
: can recover by calling at News
office and paying for this adver
tisement.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
ALASKAN ENGINEERING
COMMISSION
j Office of the Townaite Manager.
Nenana, Alaska, Dee. 2, 1919.
Notice of Delinquency in the Pay
ment of Aueumerti on the Fol
keint Lota, Nenana Towoaite:
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Amount.
$103.17
.. 103.17
103.17
114.72
90.54
36.21
170.54
170.54
170.54
170.54
170.54
170.54
317.54
208.52
102.74
16.26
70.69
169.21
56.63
56.62
56.63
56.61
56.63
56.63
20.92
42.53
27.93
43.47
25.92
25.92
25.92
27.95
29.90
28.27
34.10
86.48
208.52
115.38
107.24
134.29
134.29
99.11
93.01
66.12
63.65
86.48
78.35
78.35
88.52
88.52
88.52
88.52
85.00
92.58
20.12
1.61
12.19
24.96
40.25
42.28
41.37
87.74
9.30
6.02
6.02
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If the above assessments together
with 10 per cent, penalty are not
paid on or before January 1, 1920,
the lots will be reported for for
feiture, and title revert to the Gov
ernment according to Circulars
Nos. 458 and 554.
CARL SCHMIDT.
Townshe Manager
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FOR SUITABLE
Christmas
Presents
WATCH OUR WINDOWS
COGHILL’5
FREE DELIVERY
PHONE 81
£
Christmas Cards Now on Display
BEST ASSORTMENT IN ALASKA
The Last Word in
STATIONERY
LINEAL WEAVE
IN ALL THE DIFFERENT TINTS NOW SO
POPULAR ON THE OUTSIDE.
THE TERMINAL
HARRY DAVIS
JOE O’CONNOR
3' a
| We Strive to Please
EVERYTHING THE BEST f
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NENANA LODGE No. 1193
L 0. 0. M.
MEETS AT MOOSE HALL
Fourth and B Streets
Second and Fourth Mondays
At 8.-00 P. M.
ALEX FOWLER M V. TYLER.
Secretary Dicta ter.
DR. R. R. MYERS
DENTIST
ARCTIC HOTEL
Department of the Interior
Alaskan Engineering Commission
NOTICE
Passengers are required to pu
, chase tickets before entering trail1 -
Tickets can be purchased from
the station agent, whose office is in
the employment office, on the ground
floor of the General Office Building
Alaskan Engineering Commission, or
at Camp 415 (North Nenana).
Tickets will be on sale at any
time during office hours, and can be
purchased in sufficient time before
the departure of the trains.
Regular trains for the .south lea',
the foot of A street on Wednesday
and Saturdays at k a. m., and from
Camp 415 (North Nenana;, for
Fairbanks, Tuesdays and Fridays, at
1 p. m.
The following is the schedule be
tween North Nenana and Fairbanks
subject to change without notice:
Leave Fairbanks at 7:00 a. m.;
arrive North Nenana, 11:30 a. m
Leave North Nenana 1 :W# p. m ,
arrive Fairbanks, 5:3# p. m.
No tickets will be sold grossly
the river. Those intending to trav
•1 to Fairbanks mast make their
own arrangements for reaching
North Nenana.