FRESH STRAWBERRIES
AT
D. E. CROWLEY
NEWS NOTES
The ice still continues to linger oft ]
the coast and floes of considerable size
may be seen from the higher elevations
Mrs. Louise Watson proved the winner
of the handsome center piece raffled by
Mrs L Stephenson The winning num
ber was S!
it is reported that the Bangor creek
dredge is now in operation, having start
ed up yesterday morning. This is the
third machine to commence operation tip
to the present time.
Chilly weather again put a crimp into
mining Dy shutting down the water sup
ply at several points yesterday. Reports
reaching town this morning also Indi
cate thmat the same conditions exist
t oda.v.
The city telegraph office was informed
yesterday afternoon that the cable was
again In working order. A considerable
quantity or press matter delayed by the
cutting of the cable came through during
the afternoon
Joe Felkel, the well konwn fur man
and trader, will open up a fur buying!
establishment in the Windsor hotel build
ing Painters and paper hangers are
now at work placing the establishment |
in order for the new occupant
Reports to the local radio tliis morning ^
state that the Yukon river steamers Julia ^
B. and Reliance left St. Michael for
Nome tills morning at 3 a. m. The sta
tion has also been notified that the cut
ter Bear s at St. Lawrence island.
Martin Ravonkilde arrived in two from
Jess creek today and reports that the
cold weather is hindering mining in that
section to u considerable degree. Progress
is being made, however, and the auri
ferous is being moved through the boxes,
albeit slowly
The mail for the steamship Victoria
will close at the postofflee tonight, but
as the actual time of sailing is doubtful
ordinary letter mail will be received until
a few nours before the time of depar
ture. The mall for Uolcivin and Bluff
will also close at the same hour.
Tonight the Dream theater will repeal
"Rose of the Rancho." This picture was
well received by a large audience at last
night's show. The Sunday show will
star Charles Chaplin in his greatest
comedy "Shanghaid." A roaring scream
ing comedy. First show will start at
•i SO sharp
Walter Johnson, the popular official of
the bureau of education, will leave for
the outside for a short visit He ex
pects to return to his headquarters at
St Michael bv way of the Kuskokwim,
which point he expects to reach by means
of some of tlie vessels plying between
the Kuskokwim river and Seattle.
The steamer Victoria will leave on the
r< turn Journey to Seattle tomorrow noon,
according to an announcement given out
t.y Agent Carroll today The following
is i m passenger list up to noon today
Ml»s N M. Cramer. Mrs E. V. Smith
i d son, Mrs Edna Wheeler, Mrs F F
Hutch. Mrs Clara Ferguson, Nome Fer
4 ison
Further Information concerning the
ansfer of Mr. Vaitle, the former super
intendent oi the mail service in Alaska !
indicates that he has been appointed to
.c position of chief clerk at Honolulu ,
with a reduction of salary amounting to |
about one thousund dollars less than In- 1
formerl enjoyed. Lo, the mighty have
fallen
The freighter La to ur ho of the Alaska !
Steamship Company is reported nt Golo
vin this afternoon and will probably ar
rive at Nome late this evening. The La
touehe has aboard the material for the
Construction of the new bridge ooi
Snake river and actual construction will
commence as soon as the material is
mlid on the ground.
That the political bee is commencing
to buzz strong in the bonnets of pros
pective candidates for political prefor
uent at the November election, is indi
cated by a number ol' orders for political
cards received by the Nugget during the
past few days. We are not at liber'. >
> say who these future candidates may
la* at present as It is their desire to
avoid launching their boom until Hi
psychological moment arrives.
Thb machinery and material for ttv
construction of the new dredges to he
nstnlled in this seciloii have been landed
nd the work of hnullng the various
parts to their destination will commence
at once. The work of constructing the
Glacier creek machine win be in charg
of Mr. Ewing of the Union Construction
Company. The Rolando machine for tie
merioan creek section will probably he
sent to its destination by way of Solo
mon.
The Pacific Coast liner Umatilla will
leave for Seattle this evening with the
following list of passengers: Mrs. I>.
O'Brien, and two children. Martin Strand,
Mike MeGaorrity. Phil Holland. Mrs. G
H. McCloy Mildred Lehmann Mrs. A.
McCloy Mrs. Emma Lilly Miss Rannie
Baker Miss Hazel Gareelon, Miss Edna
O’Connor, Mrs. H. H. Gilbert. Walter
Johnson. G. Weaver. Lucy Pendcrgast.
O. W. Baird. L. B. Barry, Wm. Scott.
John Hanson Oscar Nelson, three pris
oners ami seven steerage passengers
('apt Guptill of the steamer Umatilla
was host at a dinner party given aboard
the Pacific Coast liner Thursday even
ing at six o'clock. Those attending were:
Judge Tucker Capt. Cochran of the cutter
Hear, C E. Darling, Mrs. Darling, Capt.
Carlson anu Mesdames Kellogg, Pollster.
Dont Spend Any More Money
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For repairs, on that
old worn out
When you can buy a new Waltham, Elgin or Hamilton Watch
at less than factory cost, in ladies or Men's sizes. :
See our window display
ESTABLISHED
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OUT OF BUSINESS—STORE CLOSES JULY I5TM.
Store building and fixtures for sale.
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| Dowsing, McConnell and Kittclso: After
dinner was over the guests sp.nl the
balance of the evening at bridge and live
hundred and Mrs. McConnell entertain,
with voottl anti instrumental numbers
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A Japanese conk employed at til. Won
der creek dredge was s. riousls burned
about the hands and arms shortl> aft.-i
noon yesterday while attempting u> .\
Petitte a slow lire in tin. camp range «
the aid of distillate The Jap, who en
joys the sobriquet of Kay, is said to
have hud the Impression that the distil
late was kerosene until too late to real
lie his mistake. On throwing the In
fi-xmablt liquid on the fire an explosion
occurred and the flaming oil was scat- j
tered al. over his person His arms j
were burned in terrible manner and burns ,
were also sustained on other portions of
the body. Morte Cowell, who rushed to
the assistance of the Injured Japanese
v us also severely burned about the
hands Kay was brought to the Holy
Cross hospital and is under the care of
Dr. Neuman.
Tonight, the big annual oheechaco ball [
takes place at Eagle hall under tin ans
pees nt the Nome brass band The
drums will roll .the norns will b.urc, the
llutes will shriek and the cymbals will 1
situ; >11 In joyous unison for tr>< oneflt
f tin' disciples of Terpsichore who will
oubtless forgather In large numbers to
njoy tin mazy waltz, the fascinating
l ingo and tin lively two step. The hand
tins arranged an excellent program of
musical numbers, the large portion of
which are entirely new in tills neck of
the woods. Other arrangements for the
otnfort and pleasure of the attendants
nve been well looked after an enjoya
,!•• time is assured Alsu the sourdoughs
will have an opportunity to get acquaint
'd with tlw cheeohaco's und vice versa.
The bund boys promise that the dance
will excell anything In the line of a
eheechaco ball ever pulled off. In Nome—
and they are no Idle talkers, mind you.
Further arguments In the Greenberg*
Lesamls case occupied the attention of
.he district court ml* afternoon
if you don't catch a chicken, It’s your
fault—at the Chcechaco Ball. Saturday.
Gentlemen $1.00; ladles free
Chickens, 50c per pound; eggs 75c per
dozen George Prosser, phone Black 5.
Phonographs, dressers, couches,
r icking chairs, beds and mat"
■esses, right price at Holt’s.
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I Sunday Night F
I CHAPLIN IN I
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3 SHOW STARTS 6:30 p |
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Just Received a new line of latest
SPRING HATS,
CLOAKS & SUITS
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY
THE EMPORIUM
l KR1STAN BROS,
Htoress Prices
Pacs $5.50 Boots $10.00
With the boats come the outside prices and our advice to our patrons H
is to buy at present all there needs for the season as all new goods coming
in will be higher than ever before (This applies to any article made of cloth,
rubber or leather)
P. A. Peterson Shoe Co.
1 ■ i ii i 5=5BBBBSy'
A. Wittenberg !
has Bought Out the 1
F. J. Kricek Store E
Where he will continue the
GENERAL MERCHANDISE DUSINESS f
and invites the |
PATRONAGE OH IDE PUBLIC [
SPECIAL L
Lace Curtains at $L00 per pair
Sweater Vests at 75c each
All kinds of towels and toweling
at 25% discount.
GOGGIN’S The Quality Store. i
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I THE NONPAREIL
i NEW GOODS
iWe have received on the S
Steamers Victoria and Umatilla 8
| AN ENTIRE NEW STOCK |
5 Which as soon as discharged will be 5
| ON DISPLAY AND SALE AT i
! CLOSING OUT SALE j
| PRICES |
| New hats New Silks |
J New Dresses New Dress Goods 8
| New Suits New Wash Goods jj
1 New Waists New Skirts 8
l New Laces New Embroideries si
| Store Open Evenings §
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