Miners & Merchants Bank
IDITAROD, ALASKA
Capital, $50,000.00
General Banking Business Transacted Gold Dust Bought and Assayed
Drafts Issued on Any Part of the World
SEATTLE CORRESPONDENT: SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN BANK
OFFICERS:
('has. Iloss, President
T. J. Nestor, Vice President
John Holmes, Cashier and Assayer
I Max Simel “sss.
\ Stampeders to the New Strike can rely on getting Nice Fre-ih Goods
at Very Reasonable Prices
1 Big Stocks, Standard Goods Ginodcon°neS‘
i We Carry a 0/10(11 INC $700
i LARGE STOCK UHOULIIiL Per Case
LUBRICATING
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GRAND BAR N0THIN6 BUT THE BEST
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FLAT LITT . . .
_Neis r.unu. prop._Your Friends_
Best of Everything
ALL THE TIME AT THE
Stanley Cafe
flat city
Open Day and Night
Beautify Jfou[ Homes!
H. SNYDER,
Mus Manv Beautiful Designs of
WALLPAPER
And also a goodly supply of
PAINTS, OILS, ETC.
Willow Street, Iditarod.
REGINA
Large lobby. Reading Room
Single Rooms, $1.00
Bunks, 50c.
Special Rates by the Week
THE
Grand
Gold St., Flat City
MRS. SWANSON, PROP.
Nicely Furnished
ROOMS
Dining Room Now Open
BATHS
In Connection
Barn
For Horses and Dogs
NEWLYWEDS ARRIVE
FROM FAIRBANKS
The Fairbanks News-Miner of
Monday, September 8, says:
It was announced today that on
next Wednesday morning at 8
o’clock in the Church of the Im
maculate Conception on Garden
Island, Father Monroe will say the
words which will make Mr. James
Cody and Miss Nellie Agnes O’Con
nor man and wife. It is under
stood that only the immediate
friends and relatives of the con
trading parties will be present, the
groom to be supported by Joseph
G. Morrow, while Miss Ethel Con
nors will act a bridesmaid.
The couple will be passengers on
Wednesday's outgoing boat lor
Iditarod, where they are to make
their future home. Mr. Cody has
accepted a position at Iditarod with
the Northern Commercial Com
pany, where he will have charge of
the grocery department of the corn
parry store there.
Mr. and Mrs. Cody reached Idit
arod last Monday afternoon on the
launch Prairie Bell, and received a
hearty reception from numerous
old-time friends. The newlyweds
have taken the cozy Worden resi
dence, on Second avenue, and have
been quite busy this week getting
their new home arranged.
"DADDY" GOT DECISION
The case of J. C. Jenkins vs. F.
A. Cleveland for $64 for labor per
formed on a mining claim was
heard by Commissioner Albrecht
last Tuesday afternoon. The case
was decided in favor of the de
fendant.
Before leaving for the new diggi nj
take a nice clean bath at the Crosby
Massage and Bath Parlors.
Drink Eastern Beer ~ ~
Miner's Home Saloon
THE HOME OF THE “QUAKER MAID”
Foot of Willow St., Iditarod
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK
Warm, Clean Well Ventilated
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
TUF PDflQDV Massage and
ll!~ UliUdDT Bath Parlors
MEDICATED, MINERAL VAPOR, STEAM,
TUB, SALT AND FRESH WATER
Caribou St., Bet. Black and Willow Sts., on Waterfront
Electric and Faradlc Massage Treatments by Expert Attendants
Lighted by Gas Heated by Steam
LATE NE VS ITEMS
FROM THE ANIAK
Aniak, Alaska, Sept. 8.—The Aniak and tributaries are the
lowest they have been so far in the history of the camp.
The catch of fish on the Kuskokwim this year has been very
small. The natives fear they are going to starve the coming win
ter, and should there be much of a demand dogfish will soar up to
about 25 cents a pound. However, rabbits, grouse and ptarmigan
are tne most plentiful known for years.
A fierce forest fire below Kolmakof threatened for a time to de
stroy Duncan McDonnell’s cinnabar mill and cabins. Mr. McDon
nell was on the Yukon at the time, and Fred Bennett, of the N. C
Co., sent a crew of men down to move his effects to a place of
safety.
Last winter the epidemic of influenza which killed so many
dogs, killed off all the reindeer herder’s whelps, and as a result it
is said that many of the reindeer have wandered away and are lost.
Because of this it is thought by many that the reindeer will not be
available for freighting this winter.
The Anialc Hot Springs have attracted quite a colony ot visit
ors this summer. The springs are readily reached by the way of
the big White Fish lake. The water issues at a temperature of
152 ° F. The waters are believed to be of a medicinal character.
Many of the bathers declare they have been cured of their ills, and
one man says it caused the hair to grow on his bald head.
John Bennett was compelled to stop work because of lack of
water. He has 24-inch boxes, and has over 9,000 feet of bedrock
exposed ready to shovel in, which is said to carry good values. By
collecting ,vater in a temporary dam he has managed to do a small
amount of ground sluicing.
Fred Perry has 12 inch boxes, and the use of the small boxes
has enabled him to keep working. He has to raise his dirt 14 feet.
His cleanups are averaging around $1,600 each.
The Fred LaBell outfit have in place over half of the bedrock
flume of 1,200 feet that they will put in this season. They will have
enough water to keep running light. They expect to have the
flume all in place by September 1. This will give them several
cleanups before the works are shut down this fall. They will be
shoveling in ground known to carry high values, and some good
cleanups will come out before winter. Mr. LaBell operated thej
sawmill a short time late this spring, and sawed all the logs they
had on hand. The coming winter he will cut over 100,000 feet of
lumber to open up with next season. Two giants, with four noz
zles and 1,700 feetof hydraulic pipe, will be hauled onto the ground
this winter, and, in all, will have in about 25 tons of supplies.
The finding of a ledge of rich gold quartz in the Bear-creek
district by Sam Sanderson has caused a small stampede. The find
has the earmarks of a paying proposition.
A light snow—first of season—fell August 2t.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waitke. of Georgetown, left for the Out
side via the Portage to the Yukon September 1.
Aniak, Sept, 10.—The long looked-for rain came at last, and
was the cause of more damage than done good. It enabled Johnny
Barnett to shovel in a little over a week, and proved that he had
1,500 feet of bedrock uncovered that will go $2 to the foot. He
will shut down for good about the 15th. After which, with a small
fleet of poling boats and crews, he expects to transport all next
summer’s provisions to Spruce City, the head of navigation on the
Aniak, where it will be cached and taken to the diggings by dog
teams.
The week’s rain filled LaBell’s flume with gravel and mud,
causing about $1,000 damage.
On Cripple creek, Moran, Davidson & Co. had just-completed a
dam, which washed out 30 minutes after completion by the rains.
Rockers were then made, and each rocker is said to be averaging
$1 per hour. Messrs. Davidson and Johnston left for Nome via
the Portage on a business trip today.
Oscar Beauleau has built a bunkhouse on the winter trail from
Kolmakof to Bear creek.
Lawyer Moody as an Author
Lawyer J. C. Moody, of Bear creek, and the late editor of the
Bear Creek War Cry, has now tore into the arena on a gallop as a
novelist. Chapters 1. 2, 3 and 128 are now all complete with the
exceptions of Chapters 2 and part of 3. Those now missing will be
tore off as soon as Mr. Moody gets out of the hospital, where his
enforced confinement is due to the over enthusiasm of some of his
many patrons of the War Cry. The critics who have read the open,
ing chapter say it’s a thriller and bound to be a winner, and anyone
refusing or neglecting to subscribe in advance for a copy ought to
be clubbed. They prophesy it will reach the steen thousands edi
tion anyway. The title of this thrilling or awful romance will be
THE POISONED GUMDROP
—OR —
THE CANDY WOMAN’S REVENGE
A love tail will be attached if one can be found that will fit.
Anyone having such an article lying around loose will please send
it in. One that has seen better kays not objectionable. The price
wholesale and advertising rates made known later. _
NEW VICEROY
[OR IRELAND
London, Sept. 25.—It is understood
here that the Duke of Connaught, who
is now the governor-general of Canada,
will be brought back to England, and
later made viceroy of Ireland. In the
contemplated change it is also said that
Prince Arthur, the son of the Duke of
Connaught, will succeed his father as
governor-general. Should this move be
made. Prince Arthur, who is but 30
years of age, will be the youngest per
son ever to have represented the King
at Ottawa. Rumor says these changes
will be made before the first of next
year. __.
I Location Blanks at Pioneer office.
ADVERTISED LETTERS
The following list of letters remain
uncalled for at the Iditarod (Alaska)
postoffice on Sept. 22, 1913. In calling
for any of the letters please ask for
“advertised” letters.
Cribb, Harry Moi, Lars
McCloud, Malcolm 2
Elliot, A M McCauley, Jno
MacLoud, Donald 3
Hercus, Frank McLaren, John
Kolis, Ivan Parovich, Elia
Kruger, John Pemberton, Peter
Lajonich, Stanko Shallow. Tom
Leach, John Smith, M
Suksdorf, W H
Mehar, Harry Sodan, Frank
T. L. THURSTON, Postmaster.
When yon get off the boat take a
steam bath at the Crosby baths, Cari
bou street.
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Other Prices Cut Proportionately
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RBBYNEWS
(Ruby Record-Citizen, Sept. G.)
Mr. and Mrs. Harry La France
left today on the Louise for the
Outside.
Mr, and Mrs. Harry Gardner and
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gardner left
for the Outside on the steamer Lou
ise today.
I)r. C D. Carter, the dentist, was
a passenger on the Florence S ,
bound for Fairbanks from Iditarod
He was among the starnpeders
headed for the new strike, but
stated that should bad reports con
tinue to come out from the Chi
sana, he would return to Ruby on
one of the first boats and open a
dental parlor here.
The Red Cross drug store will in
a couple of weeks occupy a new
home. E. Coke Hill lias purchased
a half interest in the business,
which hereafter will be conducted
under the firm name of Holmes &
Hill, and will occupy a portion of
the Hill building, which will be re
modeled following the departure of
the comt.
Mrs. W. C Newman is having
the building adjoining Shel’s gro
eery remodeied. Mrs. Newman
will occupy the building with a
complete line of ladies’ furnishings
as soon as the carpenters and pa
pethangers get out of the way.
The saloonmen of Ruby, Louis
Spitz, Joe Nee and George Carl,
were all in court on Thursday after
noon to be examined by the dis
trict attorney with reference to
keeping a record of all bulk sales,
and we.e fully instructed as to
what was expected of them iu that
respect.
Knudson, Hogland & Esplen, on
the Novikaket association on Long
creek, is the only outfit that cleaned
up during the week, according to
telephonic advises received from
Long last evening. Knudson and
partners weighed up $4,900 when
through cleaning their boxes.
At the session of court this morn
ing, Mr. Crossley called attention
to the fact that several defendants
for whom bench warrants had been
issued had not been brought to
Ruby, and could not be during this
term of court, and thereupon the
court, on motion of the district at
torney, ordered the cases trans
ferred to Fairbanks.
Sam Godfrey, who left here oti
July 22 fora trip to the Iditarod,
returned overland a few days ago
by way of the Long-Cripple trail.
Shortly after his arrival in Iditarod
Godfrey visited Moore creek in the
Kuskokwim, on which he found
found quite a little work being done
and some money being taken out.
From there he went to Takotna,
and found it pretty quiet. On
Yankee creek, in the Ophir dis
trict, four outfits were taking out
some money, but some time since
options had been given on this en
tire creek to some Nome capital,
and are being taken up as soon as
due. A dredge will be put on the
ground this fall. Godfrey states
that the Ruby district, in his
opinion, offers better opportunities
to the prospector than any other
part of Alaska.
Job Printing at, Pioneer office.
QHEUEHariB saloon
Full Line of Cigars
Optimo, Lovera ■■ Juan de Fuca
NEW SUPPLY OF BUDWEISER BEER
MERCHANTS CAFE
Caters to Large and Small Parties
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Popular Prices Everything First Class
CHAS. E. MILLER, PROP.
HE'LL ROAM NO MORE;
Among the arrivals on the Prairie
Bell last Monday afternoon was H
Schlapik, the dry goods merchant,
who came from Ruby with his
stock of goods. He says he has
come to stay.
That Mr. Schlapik has, during
the past year, greatly encouraged
transportation and roadhouse enter
prises by considerable and constant
patronage cannot be denied.
FORMER IDITAROD GIRL MARRIED;
Tanana News, Sept. 6: Last
Saturday evening on their arrival
from Ruby Ernest L Hartman and:
Miss Nellie Winters were married
by Commisioner Dehn. The wit
nesses were Mr. and Mrs. A. O.
Adams. _
Follow the crowd 1
Where ?
To the Crosby Massage and Bath
Parlors.
Fresh-cured silver salmon—best dojr
feed. Crowley & Porter.
NOW LOCATED
ON THE SUMMER TRAIL
SUMMIT
ROADHOUSE
Meals All Hours.
Liquors and Cigars
Tel: “Summit Roadhouse.”
Otter Greek Roadhouse
On© Above Discovery
LODGING, MEALS AT ALL HOURS
Liquor9 and Cigars JOHN BAGOY. Prop.
GOOD EATS
AT ANY HOUR AT
The Bank Cafe
FLAT CITY
CURLY ROBINSON, PROPRIETOR
Salient Features of New Placer Mining Law
EFFECTIVE JULY 30, 1913
1. No location shall contain more than 40 acres.
2. A person may locate for himself, each mouth, two claims of 20 acres each
(Both claims cannot be located in one location of 40 acres.)
3. A person may locate for each cf two other persons, during each calendar
month, two claims of 20 acres each. (So that one person, with two powers of at
torney, may locate each calendar month for himself and such two other persons,
six claims,) . , . , ,
4. Powers of attorney must be in writing; they need not be acknowledged be
fore a iio*arv, must be witnessed by two witnesses, and must be recorded in the re
cording district in which the claim is to be located before the location is made.
5. Before any valid location can be made, a discovery must have been made
within the boundaries of each claim to be located.
6. Immediately alter making discovery, location notice must be posted at
point of discovery, containing [a] name or number of claim; [bj name of locator or
locators; [c] date of discovery and posting of notice; [d] number of feet in length
and width claimed. , . ......
7. Locator must immediately proceed to mark his boundaries by planting
stakes at each corner not less than 3 feet above the ground and 3 inches throngh,
and brushing out and blazing all lines. All corner posts must be marked with the
name and number of the claim and the number of the corner post Posts are
marked in consecutive numbers and the post nearest the discover} )ut not the
discovery post) shall be the initial post and post No. I.
8. Within 90 days, and before filing location certificate, $100 worth oi devel
opment work must be done for every 20 acres or fraction thereof contained in a
claim. , ,
q. After this work has been done and within 90 days after posting location
notice, a certificate must be recorded with the reesrder, which must contain —
[a] The name or number of the claim;
[b] The name of the locator or locators;
[c] The date of discovery and posting of location notice;
[d] Number of feet in length and width claimed.
The certificate must also give a description of the location of the claim with
reference to same natural object, permanent monument or well-known mining
claim; and a description of the boundaries, corner posts and markings thereon,
also a'description of the $100 worth of location work done, and on what part of
the claim it has been done. The locator or one of the locators, if there is more
than one, or some other person who has personal knowisdge of the facts, must
swear to the truth of the statements contained in it, and the recorder must not
accept such a certificate for record unless it is sworn to. For this swearing and
everything connected with it, the recorder is entitled to charge 50 cents.
10. Annual assessment work amounting to $100 for each 20 acres or fractiou
thereof contained in any claim must be done each year, except during the year
in which the claim is located. (The same as has always been the case.)
xi. After the last day of December, 1914, $ioe worth of assessment work
must be done for each 20 acres or fraction thereof contained in any claim here
tofore located; so that duriug the year 1915, $800 worth of work must be doue ou
an association claim containing 160 acres.
12. The affidavit of annual labor must be filed with the precinct recorder
within 90 days after the last of the year for which the assessment work is done,
and failure to record it forfeits the claim.
13. The value of the work doue under the uew law will be computed on the
basis of the wage for similar work current in the precinct wherein the claim i*
situated.