IS HERE—the home of
Hart, Schaffner &
Marx Clothes — the
classy clothes with style, fit and workmanship. We take pleasure in show
ing you our merchandise.
H. BOAS, The Clothier,
Successor to M. Friedman
NOTICE, TRAPPERS AND TRADERS Friedman leaving shortly for the
Slates, will pay Highest Prices lor RAW FURS
DISKAKET and
OPHIR CITY
Stampeders to the New Strike can rely on getting Nico Fresh Goods
at Very Reasonable Prices
Big Stocks, Standard Goods ^“con^Sn9*
We Carry a $7.00
LARGE STOCK Per Case
LUBRICATING
OIL
deeds All New,
Frcsh and Clean
AND OF THE BEST GRADES.
Prices Absolutely Right
AND THE UTMOST SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED
sami applebaum
Successor to Cheslev, Ryan & Kehoe
Cor. First and Otter Streets Opposite Traction Depot
PROSPECTING
ON EVA GULCH
Lawrence Ramus and Charles F.
Gerhart are doing some great work
on the Paystreak claim, at the
mouth of Eva gulch, a tributary of
Otter coming in on the left limit
a little above the mouth of Flat.
They put down one hole 43 feet
and were getting very good pros
pects when drowned out. Another
hole was sunk, but in this case also
water prevented them reaching
bedrock.
Ramus and Gerhart have a theory
that the old Flat channel once ran
in that direction, and from the
prospects already found they are
inclined to believe there really is a
paystreak on the claim, in which
case they are determined to find it.
They hope to uncover something as
SKAT LiO
AND SKATING
Snowshoes,
Yukon Sleds,
Baby Sleighs,
Webbing and Snaps,
Dog Harness,
Team Harness,
Traps, Guns,
Phonographs and Records
AMMUNITION,
Furniture,Carpets,Bedding
SMITH’S
GUN STORE
Second and Willow, Iditarod, Aka
I
rich as Glen gulch. Two men are
working for them and they soon
will have a 25-horsepower boiler
and pump on the claim.
HEED OF REINDEER
ARRIVED THURSDAY
Bringing a herd of 34 reindeer
: for Sam Appelbauui, the Iditarod
; commission merchant, Peter Bals
arrived from Utialakleet via Kaltag
yesterday, after two weeks spent
on the journey, The herd was
halted three miles below town,
where the animals are now being
butchered and dressed for the mar
ket.
In spite to the long journey over
the trail, the reindeer were in prime
condition on arrival, being fat and
sleek. One of the herd is pure
white. They tip the scales at an
average o( 150 pounds.
The meat will be put on the
market immediately, but will only
be sold by the side. Mr. Appel
baum says the price will be reason
able, so that everybody will be able
to indulge in juicy reindeer chops
next week.
Peter Bals was one of the first
white men brought to Alaska by
the United States government for
the purpose of giving instruction in
reindeer breeding to the Eskimos,
and was given a herd of reindeer in
part payment for his servtces.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
The following temperatures for tht
week ending noon Saturday, December
14, are from observations taken at the
Budweiser observatory, corner Second
and Richmond
liooii MIDNIGHT
Saturday, Dec. 7 . 12 14
Sunday, “ 8. 23 12
Monday, “ 9. 23 29
Tuesday, “ 10. 34 23
Wednesday “ 11. 20 20
Thursday “ 12 . 22 6
Friday, “ 13. 4 -5
Saturday, “14 1 —
Spirits of nitre now on sale at the
PostoBice Candy Store.
SREAT DOW
From all accounts the grand
Christinas tree and entertainment
to be given at A 15. hall, Iditarod,
Christinas eve will he the greatest
and merriest event of its kind evei
held in the Not th.
Under the direction of Chairman
J. I). Barnes, assisted by a commit
tee composed of Jos. H Smith, II.
H, Weir and Capt. Albert Wile,
the finest bunch of toys and pres
ents ever gathered together have
been bought and paid for, and are
j now guarded night and day until
the time shall arrive to place them
on the big tree. There are toys
and presents for every little one in
the camp, and the committee trust
that an effort will be made to see
i that no child in the district misses
the treat. The entertainment will
start at 8:30, when there will be
recitations and singing by the chil
dren, and also some numbers bv
j the older people. Excellent music
| is promised, and Professor Frank
: Hudson will be there with his fid
die.
The recitations over, the grand
distribution of presents will take
place, and those who wish can take
this opportunity of giving seasonal
gifts to their friends.
Alter the Christmas tree there
will be a dance, in which all visit
ors are requested to participate
Light refreshments will be provided
during the evening.
The hall will be beautifully deco
rated for the occasion, and prepara
tions to that end are now going
forward under the direction of a
special decoration committee com
posed of Mesdames Clifton, Claude
Baker and Jos. H. Smith arrd Miss
Wolfe.
Arrangements will be made for
special stages to bring in visitors
from Discovery and Flat, and no
efforts will be spared to make the
Christmas tree and entertainment a
huge success.
Fresh Olympia Oysters—delicious for
cocktails. Iditarod Meat Co.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
WE NOW HAVE
ON DISPLAY OUR
LINE OF
Christmas Tree and House
Decorations,
Crepe and Tissue Papers,
Tinsels, Small and Large,
Fancy Gandies and
Candlesticks,
Decorated Crepe Napkins
and Doilies,
CHRISTMAS BELLS,
The Best and Largest
Assortment of Nats and
Candies in the Camp
Have a look at our display
before buying.
LARGE ASSORTMENT
MASKS AND DOUGHFACES
ANSLEY'S
BOOK STORE
All this week the Iditarod town council has been sitting as a board
of equalization, for the purpose of adjusting figures turned in by the
city assessor. Several increases on the assessor’s original figures had
been made by the board in private session, and the property owners in
terested notified of the change. The number of increases was not large,
but involved a sum approaching £40,000 in the aggregate. I11 all cases
where property owners appeared before the council reductions were
made, but they were generally small, and by their smallness justified
the increases that bad been made. Some few property owners have
been raised who are not here to protest, but in most of these instances
the amounts involved are small.
Alfred Boas appeared for H. Boas to protest against an increase to
£16,500. lie had a mass of figures to present, but was given more
time to look into the matter. Eventually an agreement was reached
at $15,000.
Chris Anthonieson appeared for J. L Sale to protest against a val
uation ot $8,000. The amount was compromised at $6,000, Mr. An
thonieson cheerfully bade the councilmen “good night,’’ and the inci
dent closed.
In behalf of Ira F. Wood, Paul Le Plante protested against an in
crease from $3,100 to $5,850 on the launch Nancy Bell, wood saw,
wood, etc. It was found that over 100 cords of wood had been included
erroneously and a reduction of $800 tvas allowed.
Jesse Rogers’ was increased in his absence by $350, after the as
sessor had gone over the premises with the caretaker.
J. J. Smith, the proprietor of Iditarod’s leading pullet corral, pro
tested against an increase to $r,ooo; $750 was the amount agreed upon.
A. B. Rome argued against an increase to $9,000. He declined to
-wear in any amount as he had not taken stock. An arbitrary valua
tion of $8,000 has been placed upon the property.
The question of diamonds was gone into. Only two ladies had ad
mitted possession of such baubles, and the difficulty of getting an
equitable distribution of the tax under the circumstances being recog
nized, diamonds were declared exempt !
Several lots and property belonging to Major Albrecht, which had
been inadvertently omitted, were placed on the tax register.
We Don't Give You Anything, and This Is Why
of all, we handle the highest-grade Clothing and Men’s Fur
I a I nishing Goods in Alaska.
Second We have but ONE PRICE to everybody.
A. J. WEISS, FLAT CITY
Successor to N. N. JufFe The Home of Stein-Bloch Clothing
PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES
! HURST BROS,’ GHRSSTMAS SPECIAL j
Five-Pound Boxes, Beautifully Packed, j
[Choice Chocolates, $3.00
Better get a box early—they’ll not last long.
Candies
We are overstocked with Choice Fresh Candies, we must un
load, and will sell at Greatly Reduced Prices.
Creek Merchants and others should not overlook this
rare opportunity to secure choice Candies for X-mas.
HURST BROS. CIGAR STORE
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carter have pur
chased a quarter interest in the Key
stone association, Long creek. This:
makes them owners of three-eighths of I
the association, as they already had an '
eighth.
Igloo No. 5, Pioneers of Alaska, has
been instituted in Ruby. Charley Hoxie
was elected president, and Seward Bag
gerly vice-president.
The first big dance was held at Long ;
City recently. Some 20 visitors from !
Ruby, chiefly ladies, attended thedance. j
Commissioner Phil Gallaher has re- i
cently been trying several cases of il
legal liquor selling at Long City. In
one case the jury was out several hours
and then disagreed.
Linn, Pierce & Nelson have started
work on their ground on LoDg creek.
It is reported that $28.70 was obtained
from seven pans on Brice & Capewell’s
Trail-creek fraction.
Good prospects are reported from
Flat creek, a tributary of Bonanza,
about six miles south of Tamarac
creek.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON FLAT
December 3 being the first anniver
sary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Jonas Brewis, a delightful little dinner
party was given at their residence on
Flat creek in celebration of the event.
The dinner was of seven courses, and
was prepared by that noted chef, Harry
Harms, and the continued health and
prosperity of host and hostess was
quaffed in champagne. After dinner
the company played cards, and a most
enjoyable evening was spent
The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Monk
man, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Miss Cahiil,
Messrs. J. J. Rivers, Harry Johnson
and John Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
E. Miller, of Iditarod, were invited,
but unable to attend.
GOLDDUST ARRIVES
FROM THE ANIAK
About 50 pounds of golddust was
brought in by Manager W. H. Colder,
of the N. C. post at Kolmakofsky. It
came from the Aniak, The Bear creek
output will arrive later.
Gradually Ebbing Away
Out once large stock. Yet, what we have left in CLOTHING,
HATS, SHOES, etc., is classed among the best. Now, since
we have thrown all on the block, and selling at the prices we do
TAKE OUR TIP
<
And stock up before we close up entirely, which we intend toj
do in the very near future. J
ODDS AND ENDS
At prices that should appeal to anyone. Though not needing
the same presently
Come and Take a Glimpse
While Reminded
Leading Clothiers
When last Wednesday’s council meet
ing was called to order Mayor J. D.
Barnes addressed the members on a
subject which had been engaging his
attention for some time. He pointed
out that meetfngs had been conducted
hitherto regardless of form and parlia
mentary rules of order. He thought
business would be facilitated if stricter
regulations were observed, and laid
down a few rules which he thought
should govern them in future.
The mayor’s remarks were appreci
ated by the balance of the council, who
recognized the need, and future meet
ings will be conducted strictly accord
ing to Roberts.
Hardly had the mayor resumed his
seat when it became necessary, at the
instance of Councilman Smith, to call
a thoughtless brother to order, but
since that time the rule has worked
well.
Tire Protection
Councilman Acheson stated that he
had interviewed Ben Howland several
times regarding the use of the boiler,
but had been unable to come to terms
so far. In his opinion the city could
secure standing pressure at all times
for $100 a month.
Mayor Barnes and Councilman Smith
supported the idea if funds could be
found to meet the expense. Mr. Smith
thought it was the duty of the council
to secure protection from fire and im
pose whatever taxes might be necessary
to cover the expense.
Councilman Bavles pointed out that
the biggest merchants opposed all ex
penditures for fire protection, saying
they did not need it. He also referred
to the financial status of the city, and
expressed himself as against incurring
any further expense at all. The pres
ent arrangements were ample.
Councilman Acheson pointed out
the great danger that would exist if a
lire came and there was no water to
handle it. The smallest amount of
water, had it been available, would
have saved Iditarod from the two seri
ous fires experienced.
-At the council meeting held Th urs
day the matter of fire protection was
further discussed. A communication
was read from Ben Howland offering
to provide water at all times in return
for a monthly payment in advance of
$100, a case of coaloil and supply of
tallow.
Commissioner Albrecht, who was
present at the meeting, was questioned
regarding the legality of such a pro
ceeding. He pointed out that the
account could not be audited before the
seavice had been rendered, therefore
the idea was not workable.
Eventually the matter was referred
back to the fire committee with full
power to act.
Jack McDonald came over from
Georgetown a week ago. He has been
receiving dental treatment at the
hands of Dr. Bahia.
CHRISTMAS TOYS
FOR THE CHILDREN
That the children of Iditarod and
district will be surfeited with toys this
Christmas season is the opinion of
those who have examined the sources
of supply. Two stores there are in
Iditarod that have displays calculated,
to bring joy to every child's heart,
while the mechanical toys have given
such pleasure to grownups that the
storekeeper is kept busy all day exhib
iting them.
The Northern Commercial Company
is making a specialty of toys this
year and has a variety of fine dolls and
dolls’ houses, ABC blocks, rope toss
ers, zig-zag games, washtubs and
boards, dark lanterns, squeaking dolls,
buzzers, airguns, watches and picture
books. Then they have a whole men
agerie of animals, including teddy
bears, rabbits, dogs, etc. Already a
large proportion of the toys has been
disposed of, and those who want to
make gifts to their little friends must
make haste.
William Ansley’s big store on Rich
mond street is in holiday attire, and he
has a fine display of toys and other hol
iday goods, Bill's specialty this year is
the mechanical toy, and he has a won
derful assortment. There are airships
with car and revolving 3crew complete,
dancing niggers, skipping eques
triennes, women feeding chicks, and
others running away from mice, etc.
Last year there was scarcely a toy in
the camp, but this season the children
are being as well served as if they were
living in soma great metropolis.
Hurst Bros., of the Impsrial cigar
store, are also making a specialty of
Christmas candies in boxes or in bulk.
As they are overstocked low prices
prevail, and purchasers should look
them up.
Mrs. T. L. Thurston, of the Postoffice
candy store, will be very busy the next
two weeks tilling orders for home-made
candies. The Postoffice candy store
has made a great reputation, and you
must order early if you do not want to
be disappointed.
CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL
LIQUOR SELLING ON OTTER
Peter Michels, of Discovery, was
last Wednesday charged before
Commissioner George W. Albrecht
with selling liquor without a li
cense, He entered a plea of not
guilty, and the trial has been set
for Monday next, December 16, at
io o’clock. Mr. Michels was re
leased on his own recognizances.
Several witnesses will be called.
Annual assessment work blanks at
Pioneer office.
Mrs. L.C.THORNTON
LADIES’ FURNISHINGS
Confectionery, Drugs
Successor to Miss Kotsctl FLAT CITT, Gold St.
JACK BAIRD
“Budweiser”
IDITAROD
MARQUETTE RYE, NATIONAL CLUR BOURBON --
Marc Antony, Van Dyke, Olinda Cigars
ED ANDERSON
“Branch”
FLAT
Budweiser and Did German Lager Beer
FULL LINE OF CASE GOODSEs Giebt Kein Kopfweh ALL KINDS OF HOT DRINKS