3'bat 1913 will be a money saver for you on
We are pressed for money and must I nPF ON clothing!
raise same, therefore.J O a I
and Gents' Furnishing Goods, including Sweaters, Underwear, Macki
naw Clothing, Shirts, Shoes, Pants, etc. Wear better clot ties for less money.
H. BOAS, THE CLOTHIER
Successor to M. Friedman
Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes
NOTICE, TRAPPERS AND TRADERS Friedman leaving shortly for the
States, will pay Highest Prices for R
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GIVES BANQUET TO
EMINENT GEOLOGIST
Teddy Roosevelt, the quartz
king, entertained the eminent geol
ogist, Sir William Sturman, at his
residence on the skyline at the head
of Flat creek during the holidays.
The dinner was unique from the
sulphides to the chlorides, and
large potations of cyanide made
soothing imptessions on the vari
ous hillsiders who climbed the hill
during the evening to pay their re
spects to these worthy men of rock.
Sir William entered into a most
interesting discussion as to the the
ories as to ere deposition, and en
lightened the company as to the
views of Aristotle and Agricola on
the subject, until the candles
| emitted sulphurous fumes and the
night grew dark and stormy.
Souvenirs in the shape of non
magnetic compasses were distrib
j uteil to those present with instruc
! lions for use on the way home.
Dance at Flat
The dance at Flat City scheduled to
! take place under the auspices of Camp
j Flat No. 26, A. B., on the evening of
i Jauuary 11 has been POSTPONED
| until Wednesday, January 15, in order
1 not to conflict with the Kennel Club's
[ masquerade ball to be held at Iditarod
j on the night of tiie 10th.
ASHBY E. BAIN,
Chairman Ent. Com.
iDrugs Drugs;
3 Peroxide, 4 oz. bottle $ 50
5 " 10-oz. •• ... 2 00
5 Castor Oil. ... 50
2 Eno's Fruit Salts. 2 00
^ Epson) Salts . 50
2 Glover's Mange Cure. 1 00
2 “ Sore-Foot Remedy .. 1 00
/Beecbam's Pills. 50
5 Carter’s Little Liver Pills.. . 50
2 Haarlem Oil. 50
2 Camphor Ice . . ... 50
z< Sulphur, package . 25
2 Catarrh Snuff .. 50
2 Bromo Laxative Quinine. 50
1 Mustang Liniment. 1 00
Carbolic Salve. 50
2 Vaseline, Carbolated. .. 50
zj Allcock's Porous Plasters 50
*> Medicated Ammonia. 50
J Witch Hazel . 50
ij Hood's Sarsaparilla. 2 00
2 .'I H. Horse Liniment. 1 00
j White Pine Cough Syrup . 50
d Perry Davis' Pain Killer 50
^ Chamberlain's Cough Syrup .._ 50
2 Listerine. 50
2 Jamaica Ginger. 1 no
2 Gauze Bandage. Ij in. i 10 ft. . 25
2 St. Jacob's Oil. I 00
ij Oil of Citronella. 75
2 Buhach Powder, per can. 1 50
2 Tooth Brushes. 1 00
zj Tooth Powder. 5o
Powdered Borax .$ 50 jj
C ut.icura Seop, box of ,'i cakes . 1 25 g
Java Face Powder. 1 25 <2
Bay Rum. 1 qt. 3 00 £
Quinine, in capsules,3 gr., 1) doz 50 g
Boracic Acid . 5o jj
Pond’s Extract. 1 00 g
Sanitol Face Cream. 50 C
“ Tooth Powder. 50 £
Lyons’ “ “ 50 g
Borated Talcum . 50 c
Cascarets, large size. . 1 00 £
No. 4 O P C Suspensories . 2 50 f
Abdominal Supporters 7 50 £
Athletic Supporters. 3 50 g
Water Pad Trusses. 5 00 £
Wood Alcohol, gallon. 3 00 £
Gillette Shaving Soap. 50 g
Colgate’s Shaving Powder 50 £
Gillette Safety Razor . 7 00 £
Auto Strap, Safety Razors .. .. 7 00 g
Diamond Safety Razor . 3 00 £
Sevalty Razor Hones. 2 00 £
Razor Strops.1 00 to 2 50 g
Shaving Brushes.50 to 2 50 C
Pocket Knives . 50 to 3 00 £
Hair Clippers .3 00 to 5 00 »J
A full line of Scissors and £j
Shears.50 to 4 00 5
Gillette, Star. Yankee, Dia- £j
ruond and Auto Strop Blades . 1 50 £
Send in your order to us. g
Dog Harness Yukon Sleds Snowshoes •
Coal Oil Gasoline Siwash Mitts \
Furniture, Bedding Harness and Supplies
IO-l6-20*Gauge Shotgun Shells \
SMITH'S GUN STOREj
PHONE 6 IDITAROD ?
Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Brewis enter
tained the Flat creek bachelors Christ
inas night.
Mrs. Ostroni, of Otter creek, gave a
dinner party to a numberof friends last
Sunday.
Oscar Margraff has lost the sight of
his right eye completely now. The eye
has been giving him trouble ever since
it was injured months ago by a small
piece of steel entering it.
Mrs. Gunning’s little baby, Margaret
Ellen, received a whole pile of Christ
mas presents, which she appreciates
mightily.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stranberg gave a
dinner party Christmas night. A
Christmas tree loaded with presents for
young and old was a feature of the
evening. There was good music and a
very enjoyable time was had. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Naeter, Mr.
and Mrs. Kilrov, Miss Cedermahr, Ben
Cedermalnt and John Holmgren.
The residents of Flat creek have
formed a social club, which will meet
weekly for a dance, card parties, etc.
The object is to promote good fellow
ship among tlie residents. The first
meeting is to he held January 4. Dave
Stranberg has turned over his mess
house as a club room. J. G. Rivers is
president of the club.
Sain Appelbaum visited Flat Sunday.
J. G. Rivers returned home Monday.
Joe llenrv is very busy now hauling
wood to Flat.
Dan Campbell and Miss Grant visited
Flat Sunday.
Frank Fontas visited Flat Monday.
Last Monday a gentleman stole a
whole dressed reindeer from the pen
near Flat. It belonged to B. J, Ray.
Sandy Wilson is much better.
When C. Stanford returned from the
Yukon he brought in a loan of clothing
for A. J. Weiss.
Frank Dawson visited Iditarod last
Monday.
Geo. Ouzunian visited Flat this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Brew is visited
Flat Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Snyder is being cared for
at tiie hospital.
Tiie Grand hotel gave a big firework
display New Year's eve.
A. J. weiss gave an elaborate d’nner
to n number of friends New Year's day.
A small fire broke out at the Suli
bakke residence last Tuesday. It was
quickly extinguished,
Mrs. Kettleweil entertained a num
ber of friends to dinner Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Naehter gave a card
party New Year’s eve,
Ladies’ Fancy Goods half off at tHo
Postoffice Candy Store.
FLAT A. B.'S NOTICE
There will be a regular meeting of
Camp Flat No. 2<5, A. B., at A. B. Hall,
Flat City, next Tuesday, January 7.
when all members who can do so are
asked to be present, as there will he
some businessof importance to be trans
acted. C. B. PECK, Arctic Chief.
A. E. BAIN. Arctic Rec.
WIDMAN WRITES ON
CRIPPLE OUTLOOK
In a letter to A. B. Rome, S. J. Wid
man, of Cripple City, has the following
to say regarding the new camp on the
Innoko:
“One firm from Ophir is getting
ready to put on a crew of men at the
head of Cripple, and they will work on
an extensive scale. This ground was
prospected last summer and fall. Cash
is being paid for the cutting of their
wood, and most of their labor will he
paid cash. Pay has also been located
on the lower end of this creek but re
cently.
“Colorado creek is showing very
good prospects and pay has been lo
cated in three different places. The
pay on this creek seems to he very uni
form. One outfit is sinking working
shafts, preparatory to taking a dump.
“So far these two creeks are the only
creeks upon which pay has been lo
aied, but there are several other just
is likely-looking creeks that are being
urospected this winter.”
Spirits of nitre now on sale at the
Postoffice Candy Store.
IWOODGHOPPEES WILL BE I
CHARGED WITH LARCENY
Warrants were issued yesterday morning for the arrest of five j
woodchoppers working on upper Otter creek, who are charged
with larceny.
It seems that the Yukon Gold Company made application some
time back for a timber location on Otter creek, and in assigning I
territory to the wood contractors probably unwittingly sent Mois I
sant & Cameron and Mutchler Bros, to the same gulch. When the!
contracting firms discovered they were on the same ground itisj
understood they came to some arrangement between themselves as'
to where the wood should be cut by their respective crew’s. The i
Mutchlers then went ahead and slashed a great deal of timber ]
ready for hauling.
It is now alleged that Cameron & Moissant are hauling away j
wood that was cut by the Mutchlers, hence the charge of larceny. !
The Iditarod Pioneer was unable to learn the names of the ac j
cused, but it is claimed they are Frenchmen. They will probably j
be brought into town this morning. |
DISTRICT COURTHOUSE AT NOME I
NARROWLY ESCAPES DESTRUCTION1
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Nome, December 28.—A fire broke out in the basement of the:
district courthouse here last Sunday night, which seemed at one
time to threaten the whole town. All that saved the city from
such a calamity was the sheltered position where the fire broke
out, as a strong wind was blowing at the time. As it was the only
damage was a few boards in the land office iloor burned and some
unimportant papers scorched.
The tire department did very efficient work, ns when they were
called the smokestack was blazing fiercely. Two lines of hose
were necessary to overcome the blaze.
The fire originated in the overheating of the boiler used in
the steam-heating plant. The bailding is one of the largest in
Alaska. _|
HOME MIDWINTER CARNIVAL
NETS THREE THOUSAND BUCKS
Nome, January 3.—The great winter carnival of Nome held
December 31 netted $3,000 after all expenses had been met. Half
of the amount gees to the hospital of the Holy Cross and the other
half to a fund for helping sick and distitute miners, now deprived
of federal aid, owing to an order issued by the Department of Jus
tice that vagging in such cases had to cease.
The need for the money at this time is very urgent, as there
are a number of destitute sick to be cared for.
Serviceable Articles
Are of the greatest value. When you deal with us
you get goods of service and merit, the price is al
ways right, for it is as staple as the article :t repre
sents.
A. J. WEISS, FLAT CSTY
Successor to X. X. Jaffe The House of Stein-Bloeh Clothing
MASQUERADE TO FOLLOW
FRIDAY’S BIS SOS USE
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Postponed from January i on account of inclement weather, the
great Iditarod Kennel Club handicap race will be run next Finlay,
January 10. The number of entries is already large enough to insure
a good race and there is yet ample time for more entries, although it is
hoped to have all entries in by 8 o’clock p. m. Wednesday, January 8.
The principal idea of the hoard of management is to encourage
the sport of dog racing; therefore there will be no onerous regula-I
tions, but only such as are necessary in the interest of clean spoit.
Race Starts at Noon
The first team will he started off precisely at noon from the foot of;
Otter street Iditarod, and the others will follow at intervals.
The handicapping was undertaken by Joe Jean, of the Summit j
roadhouse, and that the difficult task has been ably accomplished will |
be seen by the following table;
The handicapping
Minutes start
Vic Wolfe . 50
Dan Campbell. 45
Sam Adams . 42
Grand Hotel. 40
Minutes start
Chas. Stanford . 37
Geo. Rilev. 30
John Holmes.Scratch
The Course
The course is straight out Otter street to Flat, up Front street to
Peck’s corner, up Gold street to the Grand, thence up Otter to Dis
covery, and back over same route—approximately 22 miles.
Masquerade In Evening:
The big masquerade takes place at A. B. Hail, Iditarod, the same
evening, and promises to be a “howling” success Many people have
been preparing for the masquerade for weeks, and some elaborate make
ups may be looked for. Excellent music will be provided and there
will be served a special champagne punch, prepared by experts. The
number of visitors from the creeks will be exceptionally large, and no
one catr afford to miss the good time which is promised.
Resolved,
That we carry nothing but the best;
That our business methods be fair and true;
That you submit the order—we'll do the rest.
That our lines be as standard as the Flag of Red, White and Blue.
1
t Everything in the house at slaughtering prices. Everything shall be
2 cleaned up, if possible, as it is our earnest desire to open this coming
J Spring with an entire clean stock, such as will be a credit not alone to
^ Iditarod, but to the whole of Alaska.
1 ~ BAYLlS BROS.
2 Successors to Isaacs Bros, & Co.
I Leading Clothiers
OSCAR ANDERSON j
WRITES OF TRIP,
—
Wilting to Abe Weiss from Peluk
roadhouse, 175 miles out from Idit
arod, Oscar Anderson said be was
having a fine trip, although the
short d tys made it impossible to
cover as much ground per diem as
he bad expected. He got lost one
night in storm, while in the vicin
ity of Takotna, but luckily stum
bled across ar. Indian cabin, and
paid the native $1.50 to take him
onto the next roadhouse, where be
arrived at 9 p.m., after covering 38
miles that day.
On another occasion he thought
he would have to siwash, but hear
ing dogs barking, finally located,
Berry’s roadhouse. At time of
writing he had just bought a pair
of snowshoes and moccasins, and
figured lie would have to snowshoe '
the next 100 miles. He was then
six days by bis reckoning from Su
sitna.
Seddon and party got lost for the
second time at Post creek, and had
to siwash one night. McDowell
and Drew got lost up the South
Fork, with a similar result. Six
inushers took the wrong trail up the
Kuskokwim, and had to siwash.
All traveling with dogteams were '
having a very hard time, and An
derson says mushing afoot is the
only system. He was traveling
alone, the necr-sl party ahead
being five days away, while those
following him weie four days be
hind. He expected to catch a
steamer at Saward Deember 24
Mr. Anderson's tough expetience
after writing the above letter was
related in a telegram from him pub
lished in last week’s Pioneer.
Fresh Olympia Oysters—delicious for
cocktails. Iditarod Meat Co.
USHERED IN THE
GLAD NEW TEAR
In spite of the excessively cold
weather, many hardy Iditarod citi
zens, including numbers of the fair
sex, refused to be denied the usual
high jinks connected with the birth
of a new year. Just about the time
many were turning over for their
second sleep the air was rent with
discordant sounds, which grew in
volume as their object became ap
precialed. Every toy horn in the
camp was requisitioned, it seemed,
and merry-makers paraded around
the city blocks as though it was
the mouth of June, instead of bleak
winter.
The noise evidently woke a slum
bering engineer, for at to minutes
past midnight the fire whistle joined
in the chorus with a better-late
thau-never spirit. The parading
over, parties adjourned to the res
taurants and thirst parlors, where
resolutions were hioken and re
formed with the ease born of long
practice.
A fireworks display formed part
of the night’s entertainment.
For fresh ham and eggs go to Stanley
cafe. Flat City.
White-meat grouse and ptarmigan,
Crow ley & Porter
FOR SALE—Team of nine good dogs,
with sled, harness: dogs well broken
and in fine condition. Inquire at cabin
in rear of Sodawater Works, Caribou
street, Iditarod. JOF. HORVATH.
| Mrs. L.C. THORNTON
LADIES'FURNISHINGS
Confectionery, Drugs
| Successor to Miss Kotsch FLAT CITY, Gold St.
| Jusey Appetizing Tender
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| Fresh-Killed
! REINDEER MEAT
A -
I I In Prime Condition
By the Carcass, Side, Cut or Pound—in any amount to suit our
patrons. See Display in our show windows.
White-Meat Grouse, Ptarmigan, Grayling and White Fish
CROWLEY & PORTER
IDITAROD The House of Quality FLAT CITY
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Don’t Fail to Attend the Kennel Club Mask Ball Next Friday Night, January 10, A. B. Hall, Iditarod _
Marquette Rye National Club Bourbon Monogram Rye ^
Prices by the Gallon Are Reasonable I
THE BUD WEISER JACK BAIRD iditarod flat city ED ANDERSON THE BRANCH