I C AN VAS_TENTS_ TARPAULINS_HOSE H
TAKING INVENTORY
is occupying most of our time at present. We have received word from Mr. H.
Boas, who is now in Seattle, to dispose of his stock, as it is a gamble whether
or not he will come back next spring.
Therefore we have resolved, after taking stock, that we will put our efforts into
selling out at ei*st. and some articles at less.
H. Boas, Leading Clothier
HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX and CHESTERFIELD CLOTHES
THIS STORE CLOSES AT 8 P. M.; SUNP'V8 AT NOCN
Highest Prices Paid for Raw Furs _
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A. B. MASK BALL
WAS BIB AFFAIR
A great success !
That is what everyone said who attended
the big mask bad at A. B. hall on New
Vear's eve. A large crowd ftded the beau
tifully decorated ball room, and the many
handsome and connc costumes of the
dancers marie a picture long to be remem
bered. There were several characters de
serving of much credit for originality, and
even some of the old stand-by make-ups
were very well portrayed. The characters
of the Village Gossip, by Mrs. Selma Swan
son, and Militant Suffragette, by James W
Farrell, were surely well personated.
Many people came to the ball from all
parts of the district, and all retruned home
with the satisfaction of knowing that they
enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
The music was furnished by Professor
Prank Hudson on the piano and Robert
Lowrie with a combination banjo-mandolin.
Although their selectioons were somewhat
limited, the execution was very good, and
the players received many compliments for
their efforts.
The decorations or the hail were quite
elaborate, displayed considerable taste, and
were the result of a great deal of patient
work. The hall committeemen are much
indebted to Captain Vic Pierson for his
painstaking labor in arranging the attrac
tive decorations of the hall.
The judges awarded the following priies:
Best costumed lady—Mrs. Claude Baker,
Princess in Dreamland; cut glass bowl, pre
sented by J. L. Sale.
Most original costumes—Miss Lillian
Smith, Little Boy Blue, gold-headed um
brella, by H Schlapik; Mrs. Patchell, S. d;
W. girl, champagne, by Budweiser; Mrs.
Ietness, Swedish national dress, ham by
Sam Applebaum; Mrs. Sam VVilmer, Miss
I'llman, Tow-bead Twins, two boxes candy,
by Crowley & Porter
Most comical character—Mrs. Selma
Swanson, Village Gossip, china tea set, by
Ramps Peterson.
Best waltzer—Mrs. Landerkin, leg of pork,
by Iditarod Meat Company.
Best two-stepper—Mrs. I. Baylos, sweater
coat and aviation cap, by R. Boas.
Best raggers—Miss Ullman and Max
Boas, cake, by Merchants Cafe.
Best costumed group—W. F. Duffy, Jim
Ryan, J. E. Beattie, Mrs. Beattie, Charles
Courtwright, Convicts and Guard, box of
oranges, by Karl Theile.
Best costumed gentleman—James W. Far
rell. Militant Suffragette, $10 in gold, by
M. & M. Bank
Most original costumes—Ray Henderson.
Imp. safety razor set, by Smith's Gun Store;
Crinoline Girl, calabash pipe, by Hurst
Bros.; J. C. Wilson, clown, two bottles of
wine, Uularte Bros.
Most comical character—Ben Bromberg,
Hebrew Peddler, box cigars, by N. C. Co.
Best waltzer—Dan Campbell, fancy vest,
by Bayles Clothing Company.
Best two-stepper—Dave Mutchler, cham
pagne, by N. C. Co.
Special prize—The Newlyweds and Baby,
Miss Johanson and Basil Clemons, bottle
creme de menthe, by Sant Wilmej-.
Characters Represented
The Newlyweds with their baby Toodles—
Miss Bertha Johanson and Basil Clemons.
Balkan Girl- Mrs. R. Soutar.
Swedish Natonal Costume—Mrs. Letnes.
Chinese Lady—Mrs. Jay J. Smith.
Princess in Dreamland—Mrs. C. Baker.
Tow-head Twins—Mrs. S. Wilmer and
sister.
Fruit Girl—Mrs. Patched.
Village Gossip—Mrs. Swanson.
Little Boy Blue—Miss Lilian G. Smith.
College Girl Mrs. McGrath.
Gang of Convicts—Mr. and Mrs. Beattie.
W. E. Duffy and Jim Ryan; Charley Court
right acted as convicts’ guard.
Militant Suffragette—James W. Farrell.
Hebrew Peddler—Ben Bromberg.
Impie—R. Henderson.
Clown—J. C. Wilson.
Chinese Lady—Domnick Soroic.
Swell Coon—Max Boas.
Indian—Cyril Wood, jr.
Creak Guests
Following is a list of creek residents in
attendance at the dance:
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Selibakke, Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Austin,
Mr. and Mrs. Loranger, Mr. and Mrs. Heit
man, Mr. and Mrs. Onyett, Mr. and Mrs.
Monkman, Miss Josephine Johansen, Miss
Grant, Mss Murray, Mrs. Patcheil, Mrs.
Haggith, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. and Florence Me
Gibney, Mrs. Letnes, Mrs. Crouse, Mrs. Me
Grath, Mrs, Swanson, Herman Nachter, C
R. Peck, Harry Locey. Ivan Wales, James
Kay, George Kay, George Young, J. G.
Barrett, Nels Glantz, Frank Chew, James
Finnegan, Dr. Behla, M. Golden, George and
Dave Mutchler, Basil Clemons, G. Vig, G.
K. Loyal, William Taylor, Frank Morgan,
Arney Erickson, Malcolm McDonald, Red
Labelle, Marshal Condlin, Mead Maynard,
E. T. Smith, C. A. Berg, Grant Murdock,
A1 Gariow, Dan Campbell, Charles Court
right and R. Boyd.
Coal Oil and Gasoline
Paint* Oils Window Glass
Shotguns and Shotgun Shells
Victrolas and Victor Records
Carpets Rugs Matting Furniture
Gasoline Mantles and Globes
Harness and Harness Supplies
Stoves Ranges Heaters
Granite and White Enamelware
Bar Glassware Crockery
Skates Hockey Sticks Pucks
Genuine Nome Dog Harness
Yukon Sleds Snowshoes Siwash Mitts
SMITH'S CUN STORE,
IDITAROD, ALASKA
I RAW FUR MARKET
ON DOWNWARD GRADE
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Recent advices from Eastern and Euro
pean fur-buying centers indicate that prices
are still showing a downward tcndeney.
Failures in the fur rtade in continental
Europe during the season have had u de
ressing effect on the business conditions.
About the only skins which have showed
mprovement are certain varieties of fox,
■ vhile a few bring the same as at the sales
| ,f last March. Some reports of sales of
.hite fox show an average price below that
t.'ked by trappers in hte North.
The results of the London October sales
how the following comparisonos with the
prices of last March:
j Decreases—Muskrat, 25 per cent; skunk,
120; mink, 25; opossum, 15; raccoon, 15;
I "ivet cat. 15; wildcat. 30.; white weasel,
25; bear, 30; red fox, 10; gray fox, 25; j
marten, 30; beaver, 15; otter ,25; lynx, 30; j
wolverine, 20; fisher, 20.
Increases—Cross fox, 150 per cent; silver
fox, 40; wolf, 20.
Blue and white fox and badger bring the
same prices as at the March sales.
The dealers generally take a gloomy view
of the future. One buyer says: “Compar
ing this year’s sales with those of last year. :
it is found that on some varieties several j
tines as many furs were offered, which
looks as though American raw furs have (
been accumulating instead of being used,
resulting in a lower market."
Lost—On New Year’* eve or New Year’s
day, a fountain pen clasp with diamond
setting. Liberal rweard will be paid for
return to this office.
Assessment Work Blanks at Pmueir
Fresh-Killed Reindeer Meat
By the Carcass, Side, Quarter and Pouud
Sam’! Applebaum
A. J. Weiss, Fiat
C. R. PECK, FLAT CITY
IVIore Greetings
Our New Year’s Greetings
Still Hold Good at This
Writing
Ramps Peterson
WINTER OPERATIONS
ON POORMAN CREEK
Charley Fornander and Sam Godfrey
have just returned to Long City from Poor
man creek, where they had been a few days
looking after their interests in that sec
tion. Mr. Fornander reports things in about
'he same condition as last reported. There
have been no new holes bedrocked, everyone
being engaged in doing assessment work,
such as building cabins, cutting wood and
hauling it onto the claims, and getting
everything in readiness for an uninterrupted
season of mining.
There are quite a number of miners and
prospectors on Poorman at present, accord
ing to Mr. Fornander, besides the large num
ber prospecting on the numeruos creeks be
tween Poorman and Cripple. There is
room in that section lying between the
points named for three times the number
of men now engaged in prospecting.
The following resume of activities on
:he creek was furnished by Mr. Fornander:
Davis, Kickbush & Co. have just started
to further prospect their ground. They
have just completed a nice and very com
fortable cabin.
Wolf & Zuber are prospecting in very
good dirt.
Jorgensen & Manuel are crosscutting the
upper end of their lay.
Smith & Co. have moved to the upper
end of their ground and will .^tart won
right away.
G. 0. Herman is also drifting in good .
dirt.
Nelsi n. Laur hran A Hutchinson are now !
; utting down tr e r second hole.
The boys at the mouth of Tenderfoot are
putting down a working shaft.
Ci)le Bros, are building a boiler house
and getting ready to hoist dirt.
Johnson & McLeod are cutting wood and
putting their boiler in shape for work.
Hanson & Co. are drfiting in their second |
hole.
George Bittle is also drifting.
The above are in order starting ; t dis
covery and going down stream. Form
George Bittle’s on down for some miles there
is considerable representation work being
done.
All the tributaries of Poorman are being
prospected to a large extent, and finding of
pay on any of them may be looked for at
any time.
A great deal of prospecting is also being
drne cn several of the tributaries of the
Salatna.
“Taken a’l in all, the Poorman country
looks encouraeing and surely will make good
the most optimistic predictions,” said Mr.
Fornander. Ruby Record-Citizen.
Paralysis, locomotor ataxia, scientifically j
treated at the Crosby Massage and Bath 1
Parlors.
INSTITUTE SUIT
FOR POSSESSION
The following complaint was filed in the
office of the clerk of the district court in
this city this week by the attorneys for the
plaintiffs:
In the District court, territory oi
Fourth Division.—S. C. Adams and Will
iam Knox, [ilaintifTs. vs. Yukon Gold Com
pany, a corporation. Defendant.—.No. 174.
compialnt.
i.uii.e u av tiie above named piainMffs
and for cause or action against the de
fendant complain and allege:
First—That the defendant Yukon Gold
Company is a corporation duly organized
and existing under and by virtue of tin
laws of the state or Maine, and doing busi
ness in Alaska.
Second—That on the 7th day of October,
d. I'JU, the plaintiffs were, and ever
since have been, and now are, the owners
m foe, as tenants in common, subject only
to the paramount title of the Culled slates,
of that certain mining property situate in
the otter recording precinct, Fourth Judi
cial division, Territory of Alaska, and
known as the spikenard Association placer
mining claim, on the left limit of Flat
rn ek, and described as follows, to wit:
Commencing at the initial post, winch is
f(Uir fee*t high and six Inches square,
marked ••Initial post, or post No. l. Spike
nard Association;'’ and which said post Is
ah-ait lour hundred reel northerly !'n>m
discovery shaft and dim: very post; thence
.n a westerly direction six hundred and
sixty feet, or along the northerly 1 jy of
the‘Dakota Bench placer rninma c'a mi to
'take No. 2, which is three feet high and
Tour inches square, and which is marked
••Spikenard Association stake No. 2;”
thence m a southerly direction two thou*
-and si.\ hundred and forty feet t<> stake
N *. :c winch is three n*et high and four
in-Ik ~ square, and which is marked “Spike
nard \ssociath n stake No. :i;" thence m an
. asterlv direction six hundred and sixty
. t t-. stake n *. 4, which is three feet high
i.id f ur in 'lies square, and winch is
marked •Spikenard Association stake No.
\; tli* net' in a northerly direction two
ihoti-and six hundred and forty feet to
•lie initial p *st, or a : the westerly line
• r the Two-Bit Fiw :*on and Wild Cat
placer mining claims, on Flat creek, and
was on said day m the actual possession
thereof.
i'mrd That the said plaintiffs were on
he -aid Till day iff October, A. I). 1913.
m the ;i"iual phy.-ical possession of the
aid above described premises, and have
\rr smee been and are now entitled to
lie p ~ ■ s-11 n of the same.
in.11 rtli That on or about the lf.th day
f October. A. D. 19 13, and while the
, *:; 11 n 1111 s were the owners and m the po.
r-.-iDii of the said above described prem
the defendant wr- nyfully entered into
ud 'upon said property so d.-scribed, and
•listed and ejected the plaintiffs thererroin.
nd now wr- iiRfully withhold the same
from the plaintiffs.
Fifth That tic plaintiffs have at vari
ous times sinn- the lath day of October,
A. 0. 1913, Rone upon the said above de
scribed premises to complete their location
w >rk of -aid described placer miniriR claim,
but each and every time have been ousted
ukI ejected from the said premises by the
!i fcndarit herein, and by reason of said
icts ■!’ ouster and ejectment and the
,vc iiRful withlioidiiiR iff ih scribed prem
i -es the plaintiffs herein have been dam
... d in ilie sum • r \\ thoii-nad d illars.
Win-ref.-re plaintiffs pray jmlRinent Tor
.if p is.-ession of the above described placer
minniR ground. Tor tin sum iff two thou
sand dollars damaRes for the wrouRfui
withhold in r of the same, and r«»r their
■ ,-ts and disbursernent* incurred herein.
AI FH FI' F. MAI.THY,
CU \S. F. TAYl.nH.
\11 -rueys for Plaintiffs.
Filed in toe distri"! court. Territory of
\la-ka. Fourth division, December 3 1, 19 13.
AN<it S McBHIDE, Clerk.
By GKO W ALHHKCilT, Deputy.
V.'e are agents for the Eastman Ke>dak
.i.panv in this camp, anil will be phased
show you our line of kodaks and kodak
i ; plies at any time. An. lev’s Book Store
PIONEER MINING MAN
ON INNOKO DISTRICT
fells Juneau Newspaper Man of the Possi
bilities of Cripple and Colorado
Creeks
While Cripple and Colorado creeks, In
p.oko district, on which gold was struck last
fall, did not have a fair trial this year on
account of the dry weather that interfered
with wi rk, enough was accomplished during
tfe season to demonstrate that they con
tain sufficient gold in places to warrant
their being worked, according to Charles
Hull, who has spent for years in the Inn ko„
Iuitarod and Kuskokwim countries. Mr.
Hu 1 is a pioneer of the North, having stam
peded to Dawson in 1897.
“GT-rano and trip] le creeks are spot
ted,” said Mr. Hull. ‘That much has been
demonstrated, though there has not been
enough work done to tell how rich they
are. It is known that there are snots that
it will pay to work. The total output of
Cripple creek this year did not exceed £10.
000.”
Mr. Hull says Poorman creek, in the
Ruby district, located half way between
Cripple creek and Long creek, but on the
Yukon side of the divide, is also spotted,
but that there, too, the drought prevented
sufficient development this year to make
anything approaching an adequate dem
onstration of the value of the creek.
"The exceptionally dry season hit the
whole Innoko and Ruby districts hard,"
said Mr. Hull, “and prevented prospectors
from accompli.-hring as much as they had
hoped to accomplish this year."
Mr. Hull arrived in Juneau from Skagway
last night. He came out by way of Daw
son. After spending a few days in Juneau
he will go to his old home at Napa, Cal.,
and later go to the Chisana if reports from
there are favorable.—Juneau Empire.
Pictures make nice Christmas presents.
Fee Clemons & Koons, photographers, Flat
City.
In Time of Peace, Prepare for War
The weather man to date has bee 1 very good to us. Still there is a long
winter ahead, and warm clothing will be very useful.
We are not making any SACRIFICE SALE, but some winter lines that we
are long on wc have reduced off the regular selling [trice.
A visit to our store will convince you.
Bayles Clothing Co.
FURNISHERS. CLOTHIERS AND SHOERS
IDITAROD DIS. OTTER
STORE CLOSES AT 8 P. M.; SUNDAY AT NOON
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DRAFT BEER
Drink It From a Genuine German Stein
Miners' Home Saioon
IDITAROD SAM WILMER
Petaluma Winter Eggs, 60c per dozen, or $17 per case
Every Egg in the case guaranteed
The best Butter in camp, 43c per pound
Carnation Cream, 7 cans lor $1.00, or $7 per case
The best brands of large, juicy Oranges (size 150 to the box),
75c per dozen, or $9 per box
AT CHARLTON’S WAREHOUSE
J. W. Charlton, Iditarod City
EXPLORERS
ARE SAFE
Anxiety Felt for Safety of Explorer and His }
Party Relieved—Boats Adrift
in Ice Fields
Nome, Dec. 8.— A special to the Indus
trial Worker from Candle, dated December
6, says:
The Barrow mail carrier, just arrived, j
brought word that the coast is again open
and free from ice from Kotzebue to Point
Barrow. He reports that StetTansson ar
rived just before he left, with four white
i men and two natives, from the Barrow !
I side of Flaxman bland.
StelT.'.nssoo reports that he saw nothing .
at all of the Polar Bear and party since j
he started up north. The Karluk was laid i
up for the winter but went out with the
ice and has not since been seen.
Explorer Left Stranded
Steffansson and party came ashore to ;
hunt caribouo. but when they were ready '
to go back the ice was gone and the Kar- ;
I k had disappeared with it. The A.aska !
and Mary Sachs <.re safe and sound, frozen
; for the winter about a hundred miles 1
east of Barrow. There are three other j
boats adrift in the ice at the present time j
| and their location is unknown the North :
."■'tar. Teddy Bear and Mary Olga—with the :
Karluk and Polar Bear, that everyone is j
n the lookout for.
Natives re" rt hunting camps all along
the coast, and if the Polar Bear party
come ashore they can make Barrow or
Mackenzie river, as there is plenty of tra1.
cling up that way.
Natives report not. having seen the i oiar
Bear since last fall although they have
been on the lookout for it. They tell
of seeing a boat that looked like the Elvira
passing Point Barrow and apparently de
serted. Steffansscn and such of ins party
as he was in touch with were all well and
feeling tine. Some anxiety exists for the
Karluk. but it is felt that communication
will be established with that vessel pretty
soon.
The fate of the Polar Bear occasions
some anxiety, hut it may be that the part}
> now all ashore, and mat they are at the
Mackenzie river, whence they can ca ;!y go
overland up the Yukon and Outside.
AS LORD BOUNTIFUL
Pilgrims and wayfarers who were lucky
enough to spend Christmas in the vicinity
f dear old Dikeman, and have since
reached this city, are enthusiastic in their
raise of the big feast given to all by that
cnial and good-looking boniface, James Ful
lerton. On that occasion, so the report
:oes. Jeems securely locked his cash regis
ter, told “the boys’’ that their good money
1 < ked like counterfeit to him, 3nd bade
them wade in—and they were not at all
backward in doing htat same.
Job Printing at Pioneer office.
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