Jnust* David cd tilt-1 firm of
Ray & David, attorneys, arrived on
Saturday’s train on a short business
trip, returning to Anchorage this
morning.
Hugh Moore came in Saturday and
returned to lower Kenai this morn
ing.
Miss Rogna Johnson was an outgo
ing passenger for Seattle on the
steamship Alaska.
Win. DeWitt left on today’s train
on a business trip to Anchorage.
Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Lewis, who ar
rived Saturday from the States, left
on today's train for Anchorage on a
short pleasure trip.
Matt Raich, proprietor of an An
chorage pool hall, left on the Alaska
Saturday night for the States.
E. Thorlough of Anchorage receiv
ed a shipment of chickens on the
steamship Alaska.
H. E. Kristensen returned today to
the hatchery at Grouse Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. English will
leave for the States on the Alameda
to make their home in California. Mr.
English is municipal clerk at An
chorage.
J. J. McCarthy, formerly on the
dining car system of the Alaska rail
way left for Anchorage today.
L. K. Pratt, Fairbanks attorney, re
turned to the Interior today.
A. Strand and H. Lundberg of Chi
cago, left for Anchorag today, and
will return Saturday.
Frank Parrish, representing Fobes
Elertrical Co., left today for Anchor
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gilles left on the
last train for Anchorage. Mrs. Gilles
and children arrived on Saturday’s
boat from the States.
Chris Totland, a Girdwood pioneer
registered at the Seward over Sun
day.
Alice Hoffman of Latouche regis
tered at the Sexton over Sunday.
Sam Rose, a waiter at the Model
Cafe in Anchorage, left on the Alas
ka Saturday night for San Francisco
where he lias taken a position with a
clothing firm.
Fred Carlquist, Anchorage jeweler,
left on the Alaska for the Si ares on
a month’s vacation trip. Mr. Carl
quist will \isit relatives in Leaven
worth, Wash.
R. J. Surat t, the Pa the News man,
arrived in Seward Saturday night
from the Interior, where he has been
taking moving pictures. He left on
the Alaska for Cordova.
Mrs. Mary Morrison, proprietress
of the Morrison hotel arrived on the
Alaska and left today for Anchorage.
George Gilbert, who is connected
with the local mills, returned from
Anchorage on one of the last trains.
Barney Hagen, section foreman, re
turned to his station at Mile 49 on
today’s train.
Mrs. James McConnell and Clara
Manthey returned to Woodrow on
this morning’s train.
Soo Hoo Gong, who recently pur
chased the Resurrection Bay Lumber
mills shipped a carload of lumber to
Anchorage this morning.
Hans Martinsen, accompanied by
his* son, Hans, sailed on the Alaska
for Drier Bay, where they will be
employed in the Gorman cannery. Mr.
Martinsen is an expert retort man.
Engineer J olin Rosness left today
for Tunnel after spending Sunday
here with his family.
J. L. Axe and wife, a newly wedded
coupl, arrived from Anchorage and
left on the Alaska Saturday.
Miss Lorraine McManus left on the
steamship Alaska for the States. She
will visit relatives at Yakima.
Pete Anderson arrived from his
homestead across the bay today and
will start to work repairing the nets
of the Kodiak Fisheries and Packing
Co.
Louis Harmon, section foreman for
the Alaska railroad at Eklutna, left
on one of the last boats for the
States to visit relatives in Roseburg,
Oregon.
Mrs. Anna Ashton was an Anchor
go passenger on today’s train.
Dr. L. C. Smith left on yesterday’s
train for Anchorage, and will return
an Wednesday’s train.
Earle Drackett, of the headquar
ters staff of the Alaska railroad, ar
med in town Saturday.
Mrs. Jerry Perry returned from
Anchorage on one of the last trains
and will reopen the Skagway rooms.
R. J. Sommers, who was recently
appointed highway engineer for the
Territory effective April 1, severad his
connection with the Alaska Road
Commission and has assumed his new
duties.
Mrs. Harry Kimura, wife of the |
jwner of the Horseshoe tailoring es ;
ablishment in Anchorage, left Satur j
day on the steamship Alaska, en j
route to Japan, where she was called j
by the death of a brother who left ;
ais estate to her. Mrs. Kimura plans J
,o bring her four children back to
Anchorage with her.
Mrs. S. M. Graff, wite of the local
manager of the Seward light plant,
left on the steamship Alaska for Se
attle to visit relatives.
C. E. Bryan arrived from Cordova
on a recent boat and left for the in
terior on a trapping trip.
Miss Beatrice Baughman has taken
a position in the telephone office, Mrs.
Sullivan having resigned.
Mrs. James Bogart has been eon
lined to her home the past few days
with an attack of appendicitis.
The gasboat Gladstone, belonging to
Chas. Tecklenberg, arrived in port
Monday, reporting a very stormy trip
to the halibut banks. While 150 miles
out from Seward the gale hit her, icing
down the decks, the waves at times
coming clear trough the pilot house.
Heavy seas washed away the gear,
breaking up a dory and doing damage
in general.
SEATTLE, Apr. S.—The freighter
Oduna sailed today for Alaska with
a cargo of cannery material and
structural steel and machinery for
the Alaska railroad.
Charles Cameron, wife and son are
on board the Admiral Watson. Mr.
Cameron was a fonner proprietor of
the Seward Grill, who has been in the
States the past two years.
STARR IN PORT
The steamship Starr returned to
port last night from her special trip
to Kanatak and westward points. Her
officers report a very rough trip. At
Kanatak it is stated, but part of the
freight was unloaded, owing to the
heavy seas. The Starr will sail west
after making connections with the Al
ameda.
Ice pool tickets are reported to be
selling fast. Over one hundred have
been taken at Windy, a small station
on the Alaska Railroad.
O. Herning, a Wasilla merchant, j
who left several weeks ago for the Out j
side is a returning passenger on the
Admiral Watson, accompanied by his
wife.
It is reported that Charles Cameron
will open a restaurant upon his arriv
al in Seward, the location not being
given. Seward already has five res_
taurants.
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J. C .Hepfinger has secured reser
vations on the steamship Alameda and
will leave for the States, where he will
make his home. Ray O. Lewis bought
out his interest in the O. K. Barber
Shop.
Ray 0. Lewis returned from An
chorage on last night’s train. Mrs.
Lewis remained, a guest of Mrs. Mike
Skrivan, and will return home Satur
day.
George Lounsbury arrived Saturday
from Anchorage to take charge of the
culinary department of the bridge and
building gang, working here.
W. E. Judy, in charge of the cold
storage plant at Seldovia, arrived on
last night’s train from Anchorage,
and may leave on the Alameda on a
short business trip to Seattle. Mr.
Judy is an oldtimer at Seldovia.
Mrs. Chas. Lechner and Mrs. Karl
Dragor left on today’s train for the
fish hatchery at Grouse Lake.
Sumner Smith arrived on last
night’s train from Hope and took the
train today to Anchorage. Mr. Smith
reports the Inlet frozen over so it
was impossible to cross from Hope.
John Rice left today for Lake View.
Mrs. Jerry Perry left on today’s
train for Anchorage.
Claude Shea left today for Anchor
age on a business trip.
Andrew Linquist left on today’s
train for Anchorage, where he will re
main until he recuperates from his j
injuries received here recently when
he was struck in the head by a horse
being loaded on the steamer Starr.
Fred R. Tait, the Perryville teach
er, who arrived on the Starr, returned
from Anchorage on last night’s train
and will leave on the Alameda for the
States.
Dr. L. C. Smith, the eye, ear, nose
and throat specialist, who arrived on
one of the last boats, returned from
Anchorage last night, and announces
that he has decided to locate in the
railroad metroirdis. Mr. Smith will
leave on the Alameda for Cordova,
where Mr. Smith is visiting, and
where his surgical outfit is stored.
R. Stemple and G. E. Young, Fair
banks residents, arrived on last
night’s train and will leave on the
Alameda for the States.
James Powell, who arrived on one
of the last trains to see the round the
world aviators arrive here, gave up
hopes and returned to Anchorage on
today’s train. Mr. Powell said he
would return when the flight reached
Cordova.
G. Benners, engineer for the New
England Fisheries, returned on last
night’s train to Anchorage and
will leave on the next boat for his j
home in Vancouver. It is reported that
Mr. Benners secured a site from the
railroad for the company’s plant.
C. E. Bryan, of Cordova, returned
on the train from Anchorage, and iwll
leave for home on the next boat.
No Hope of Recovery
for German Chancellor
BERLIN, Apr. 10.—Hugo Stinnes I
who was reported dangerously ill yes-|
terday, has developed double pneumo
nia and physicians state this afternoon
that there is r.ot the slightest hope of
his recovery.
Stinnes Supposed to Be Dying
BERLIN, Apr. 10.—Hugo Stinnes j
is reported to be dying. Tonight he ;
dictatd a document to be published j
after his death in the nature of a 1
political testiment. It urges Germany j
to come to an understanding with
France, and points out that otherwise ,
Germany will be smashed.
HUGO STINNES DEAD
BERLIN, Apr. 11.—Hugo Stinnes, j
financier and statesman, died here |
last night of double pneumonia.
Epidemic of Fever
Raging in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore., Apr. 7.—Typhoid
fever broke out this week in parts
of the city. Three persons have died
and scores are ill. It is said the
epidemic is caused by impure milk.
Investigation shows that all persons
affected live on the same milk
route.
67 Million Men Want
Government Jobs
WASHINGTON, Apr. 8.—It is re
ported 67,000,000 applications have
been made to the department of jus
tice, state, commerce and labor for
postions. These applications include
two million for the coast and geodetic
survey, and 1,311,000 to the bureau of
fisheries.
Every other man in the country
has asked for a government job.
Authorities Believe that
Liquor Flow Is Checked
SPOKANE, Apr. 10.—Spokane au
thorities believe in the arrest of W.
H. Pierce railroad man, last night,
that they have blocked a supply of
Canadian liquor which they say has
been pouring into Spokane the past
two years. Pierce is a conductor on
the Spokane International and the offi
cers say he brough the liquor in in gon
dola cars.
Mrs. Chat. Maiklson
Is Interred Today
The funeral of Mrs. Chris. C. Math
isun, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
ilpatrick, of this city, who died Sat
urday night at the home of her par
cuts following a long illness, was
held at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
at the Seward undertaking parlors.
Rev. Dunlap officiating. The deceas
ed had many friends in Seward, who
attended to pay their last respects.
The music for the occasion was
furnished by Mrs. D. H. Tyer and
Mrs. R. 11. Dunlap. The body, es
orted by the relatives, was taken as
far as Porcupine City in a car, and
from there by sled to the Seward
cemetery. The sympathy of the com
munity is extended to the sorrowing
relatives.
DAWSON FEATURES BREAD
FROM HOME GROWN WHEAT
DAWSON, April 3—Bread made
from wheat grown within seven miles
of Dawson today was placed on sale in
the local restaurants. The quality of
the bread was declared to be equal to
bread made from number one northern
yield. The wheat was grown on the ex
perimental farm and yielded thirty
bushels to the acre and sells locally at
ten dollars per hundred.
The propellor that was used on the
first plane carrying mail in Alaska
between Fairbanks and McGrath, and
which was broken when pilot Eielson
landed in the darkness of a February
evening at Fairbanks, was shipped to
the Alaska Historical Museum at Ju
neau by freight recently. A letter was
sent to Father Kashavaroflf, who is in
charge of the Museum, giving the de
tails of the flight and the landing.
KOVUKUK OPERATOR IN
TOWN ON WAY OUTSIDE
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dubin arrived on
Saturday’s train and left on the
Alaska for the States. Mr. and Mrs.
Dubin live in Wiseman, the farthest
north gold camp in interior Alaska,
and made the 500-mile trip to the
railroad at Nenana in 17 days, actual
traveling time. The party had to
use snowshoes four days of the trip
while his wife handled the dogs.
Speaking of conditions at Wiseman
Mr. Dubin, who has stores at Bet
ties, Alatna and Wiseman, stated the
fur catch was very light this year.
There are about 80 men in the dis
trict. There is no doctor within 400
miles, and no communication with the
outside except by dog team.
MARQUAM MAYOR FAIRBANKS
A total of 406 votes were cast at
the Fairbanks election last. Tuesday.
Tom Marquam was re-elect1 >1 mayor
by an overwhelming majority and
Sig Magnussen, Thomas Wriglr and
C. L. Thompson were named mem
bers of the council. John A. Clark
was re elected president of the school
board, with, no opposition.
NOME CAFE BURNS
NOME, Apr. 5.—A stove explosion
caused by an accumulaton of soot de
stroyed the Milos cafe Friday night.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank our many Sew
ard friends who so kindly assisted us
during the late illness and death of
our beloved daughter, Mi's. Charles S.
Mathison. We also thank the Pioneer
Igloo of Anchorage.
JOHN GILPATRICIv AND FAM.
VALDEZ MAN INSANE
John Reinken, who was reported
to be violently insane was taken
to Valdez by James Clock, a rancher
or Peak Island. Reinken left Thumb
Bay and went to Snug Harbor where
he was found by some natives who
turned him over to Clock.
CODFISH SCHOONER SOLD
The old codfish schooner Esther
has been bought of J. E. Shields, by
Otto Hofstad, formerly manager of
the Katmai Packing company, and
will be used in the herring packing
business. The Esther was formerly
the Carriet G., owned by Capt. J.
A. Matheson of Anacortes, Wn.
FAIRBANKS COUPLE MARRIED
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nordale of Fair
banks, received word recently that
their daughter, Anita Mildred, had
been married in Seattle, March 15, to
Willard Roswell Cox. The bride was
born in the Klondike, but has been
attending school in Seattle.
FORMER ANCHORAGE MAN
James S. Smith, who killed Bert
Grayley at Ketchikan last week, was
a former resident of Anchorage, up
to last March a year ago, when the
records show that he was convicted
of bootlegging and given four months
in jail. Smith was discharged in
July, 1923, and left for the south. He
and Grawley engaged in a fist fight
and Smith was worsted. He secured
a revolver and shot Grawley dead.
WM. D. COPPERMLL
OF SEWARD
Candidate on Republican Ticket fcr Attorney General
Humbly asks support o! the voters of Alaska at the Primary Election. A
Stands lor a SQL ARE DEAL FOR ALL; welfare of the Territory and
its people; an efficient administration of office; more effective com
munity spirit; unity oi purpose; and development and growth of the
entire Territory.
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 29, 1921
GEORGE SEXTON
OF SEWARD
Candidate for Delegate to Republican Natl. Convention
A Pioneer of the Territory with a residence of nearly a quarter
of a century. 1 stand lor Division of the Territory in case Division
is desired by the people. It elected 1 will represent Alaska at the Re
publican National Convention at Cleveland in a business-like way,
working for the best interests of the Territory at large.
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 29, 1921
BARTLEY HOWARD
OF ANCHORAGE
Candidate on Republican Ticket for Territorial Senator
Mr. Howard has made no promises to any party or individual, and
if elected will serve the Third Division to the best ot' his ability. He
is competent and capable of giving Alaska a progressive, business
administration. At the present time is engaged in coal mining. He
will give you sane and safe laws, looking to the protection of the re
sources of Alaska and the Upbuilding of the Territroy.
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 2D, 1921
HARRY G. STEEL
OF CORDOVA
Candidate for Delegate to Republican Nat’I Convention
i
Have been a resident of the Territory for the past twenty-five
years and is thoroughly conversant with its needs. If elected will
go to the National convention at Cleveland with the idea of unlocking
the vast resources of the Territory, and the devolpment of payrolls.
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 29, 1921
A RESIDENT OF ALASKA FOR TWELVE YEARS
VOTE FOR
IVAN H. SUPHELLEN
OF CORDOVA
For Territorial Representative, Third Division
j
CLEAN
CAPABLE
CONSCIENTIOUS
CANNERY CREW WILL
ARRIVE ON ALAMEDA
It is reported that the crew for the
Heimrich clam cannery at Kukak bay
: is on the Alameda, and will leave on
| the Redondo for the westward. About
200 tons of freight is on the Alameda
for westward canneries.
While traveling down the coast
from Nome to Cape Nome and near
| Golden Gate creek, a large meteor
I was seen by A. Abrahamson, passing
I overhead. It was first observed b” !
the dogs, which increased their speed
greatly, and then stopped suddenly
with their eyes toward the heavens
as the large fiery object passed over
head. The object seemed two miles
high and came from the south and
traveled north by west.
FAIRBANKS PIONEER DEAD
Oscar Piei’son, a well known old- !
timer of the Fairbanks district, died
there last week from heart disease. ;
Pierson was 56 years old and had
been in Alaska over 30 years. Of j
late years he had been doing pros-:
pecting work in the Salcha river dis- !
trict.
SNUG HARBOR PLANT WILL
OPERATE AS CLAM CANNERY
The Chisik Island Corporation, re
cently organized in Seattle with G.
Batchelier Hall ot' Seattle as presi
dent, will operate this year, with C.
J. Edney, tor some years with the
Halferty interests, as president., The
company will tan clams.
The salmon permit provides for
two traps at Humpy Point and Kol
skofsky, and gives a pack limit of
5,000 cases of red and a total pack
of 10,000 cases.
JOE DALTON REPORTS A
QUIET WINTER IN KANTISHNA
Joe J. Dalton, a well known Kan
tishna operator, arrived in Fairbanks
recently, says the News-Miner. He
report sthe trail in excellent condition
with about a foot of snow and no bare
spots. There has been but little work
in the Dantishna this winter, although
some forty men were in camp.
Mr. Dalton expects that there will
be large mining operations in both
quartz and placer this summer.
•■otn t> e Chamber of Commerce.
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