Was He Drowned?
The Coroner’s Jury Says that Ole
Oleson Came to His D.ath
by Drowning.
HUT THERE SEEMS TO BE A QI DSTION.
On Sa! unlay morning last, as Samuel
Hendricks was walking along the beach
north of the town, he discovered the
body of a man lying face downward on
the sand near the water. On examina
tion it was foun i to be the body of Ole
Oleson, a native of Throyam, Norway,
who had for a short time been employed
at the Treadwell mine running a ma
chine. He had formerl}' been employed
at the Apollo mine at Unga and had
been on Douglas island but a short time.
He came to Douglas to spend Christ
mas and was known to have imbibed
q ite freely during the day and evening.
The last seen of him was about 6 o’clock
Fridry night. He was very much in
toxicated and was walking along in front
of D. W. Walker’s hardware store. No
particular attention was paid to him as
he was attending to his own busines-.
He passed on up the street. It was very
dark and it was at first generally be
lieved that Oleson walked off the high
sidewalk near E street, where the creek
empties into the bay, and that the swift
ru.diing waters had carried him out into
the channel, but that the strong eddy
formed at this point had again washed
his body up onto the beach where it was
discovered by Mr. Hendricks. Word
was immediately sent to Judge Mellen,
ex-officio coroner, who proceeded to the
place where the body lay and began an
inquiry into the cause of death. A jury,
consisting of George E. Wa.ker, H. W.
Day, Wi liam Hicks, Clark Miller, S. J.
Kane and Harry Maley, was empannell
ed and an inquest held. After hearing
the testimony of a few witnesses who
coul 1 sav nothing further than that the
m-m had been seen about the streets the
day before, that his name was Ole Ole
son and that he was an employe of the
Treadwell company, the jury reti rued a
verdici of accidental drowning. The fu
neral occu red at 1.30 p. m. Sunday at
Oilman’s hall, Rev. A. J. Campbell of
St. Luke’s church, officiating. The in
terment was made in Evergreen ceme
tery, Ju leau.
While it was generally supposed that
Oleson came to his death by drowning, a
rumor is now current that such was not
the case, bu' that the man had met with
foul play. That he had a wound on the
back of the head which appeared to have
been made with a blunt instrument.
It is probable that the rumor is
groundless, but it is stated that steps
will be taken to have the body exhumed
and a closer examination made.
Olefon was 31 years of age and was
little known in Alaska.
Death of Philip Starr.
The community of Douglas and Juneau
were shocked yesterday to learn of the
death of that sterling old pioneer, Phil.
Starr. While it was generally known
that Mr. S arr was not in good health,
yet the news of his death caused pro
found surprise and sorrow. About two
months ago Mr. Starr sustained injuries
from a fall which confined him to his
home until about two weeks ago, when
he was again able to be out around town
appaiently as well as usual. But his age
was against him and it is probable that
the injuries received at the time served
to hasten his end.
Phillip Starr was about 63 years of age
and was one of the pioneers, having
passed the last twenty-three years of his
life in the mining camps of Alaska.
He was born in Ireland but removed
to this country with his parents when
six years of age. He came west in 1849
during the gold excitement in California
and spent several years in that state.
From California he went into the Cari
bou country, remaining several years.
From Caribou he removed to Cassiar,
thence to Juneau, sixteen years ago,
where he has since resided. He was a
close friend of H. H. Edwards, of Doug
las, and was interested with that gentle
man in several mining claims. Their
property on Edwards creek, Douglas
Island, was recently bonded to Robt.
Duncan and J. W. Corbus, and the first
payment was to have been made on Sat
urday next. Mr. Edwards speaks very
highly of his old friend and feels his loss
deeply.
The fun ral will occur to-morrow at
1130 p. m.
Church Services.
Sunday school 10:30 a. in., Treadwell
public school house.
Bible class at minister’s house, Third
street, 2:30 p. m.
Evening prayer and address 8 p. m.
The womens’ guild meets 1st and 2nd
Saturday of each month. The choir
meets to practice every Friday 3 p. tn.
A. J. CAMPBEhh, Missionary.
Douglas Gospel Hall—Sunday services:
Chil lrens’ meeting at 2 p. m. Evangel
istic service at 7:30 p. m. Week night
meetings every Thursday and Saturday
nights at 7:30. Everybody welcome.
Just Received
The finest assortment of candies ever
brought to Alaska—direct from San
Francisco. Call and see for yourselves.
Home Bakery. t
LOCAL NEWS.
The Topeka arrived Tuesday evening.
Scott Lindsay will leave for the Sound
on the Topeka to be absent a month or
more.
Mr. Robert Duncan, jr., who is now
in San Francisco, is expected here very
soon.
Turkey varied the bill of fare at Tread
wells, also the Ready Bullion and Mexi
can mines on Christmas day.
A t'nll line of elegant watches for the
holiday trade just received by E. Valen
tine, Juneau.
Cook stoves, heating stoves, hardware,
tinware and in fact anything you want in
the hardware line,
t D. W. Walker.
“Jimmie the Whist,” an old miner,
well known in this community, is lying
dangerously ill at St. Ann’s hospital.
George E. Walker will leave on the
Topeka on a visit to Seattle, Portland
and San Francisco. During his absence
the hardware store will be in charge of
Mr. Charles Clark.
New designs in jewelry have just been
received by E. Valentine, Juneau. Inspect
them.
Send the MINER to your Friends.
Singer sewing machine and household
goods for sale cheap. Inquire of
Douglas & Winn, Juneau, f
Look at the diamonds just received hy
E. Valentine, Juneau. Just the thing for
Christmas.
Go to the Nevada restaurant in Juneau
for an oyster supper. t
J. W. Hendricks, formerly employed
at Treadwell, is spending the holidays
here and in Juneau. Mr. Hendricks is
now connected with the Jualin Mining
company at Berners bay.
We are going out of business. Every
thing in our store at cost. This is your
time to buy millinery. Furniture and fut
ures for sale.
Douglas & Winn, Juneau. 13-t f
FOR SALE—An elegant sofa, an up
holstered chair, a complete decorated
dinner set and a good oak extension
table. For terms apply to
Mrs. H. C. Ash,
opposite the Owl restaurant.
The Grand jury returned an indict
ment against George Kyrage, of the
Central hotel for perjury. Kyrage was
indicted for selling liquor in Alaska, but
at the trial went on the witness stand
and swore positively that he had not
sold any liquor within the past year.
Hence the indictment.
Gold-headed canes and umbrellas are
the proper things to give your friends for
Christmas. F, Valentine, Juneau, has a
fine assortment