iUI Orders for Groceries
F1UUED PFFGMFTLY WITH GOODS OF THE
■Best Quality
AND AT THE VERY
Lowest Prices
Sam’l Applebaum
General Ladies'
FURNISHINGS
ladies' Furnishing Store
MRS. L. C. THORNTON, Prop.
MANY OLD-TIMERS RETURN
AND HOTELS ARE FILLED
WITH INCOMING STRANGERS
Arrivals over the Seward trail from the
Outside have been more numerous this
spring than ill any year since 1912, accord
ing to well-informed residents. During the
past two weeks there has been a steady
stream of arrivals, and the hotels and
lodging houses, both in Iditarod and at
Flat, have been crowded nightly, and many
have been turned away. In fact, the hous
ing problem has become a serious one at
Flat. The streets of the creek town are
crowded with men awaiting the opening of
spring work, and as this is gradually being
inaugurated the pressure will be relieved
in the near future.
The glowing accounts of the new diggings
in the Interior, including Tolstoi and Mar
shall, are given as the cause for the big
rush this spring. Many men, attracted by
these reports, have come to the Tolstoi and,
finding nothing in the way of employment
Walk Right In.*,
SHOES, HATS, CAPS
Overalls, Shirts,
Work Pants
Shupaks Kodaks and Supplies
Drugs and Toilet Articles
Stationery _ Candies
WE WILL BE GLAD TO SUPPLY
YOUR WANTS
9 6 9
Ansieys
IDITAROD, ALA3XA
there, have continued their journey to Idit
arod. Ruby, Poormmi and Long creek*
also have received a large influx of men
this year, many coming in over the Seward
trail branching off at Ophir for the Yukon
camp,
It has been frequently remarked that
among the newcomers there is a smaller
percentage of foreign laborers than in for
mer years, and the class of labor available
will be of a higher quality than previously.
Many old-timers are returning to take
up their summer’s work after spending the
winter Outside. Among these have been
noted the following:
D. S. McDonnell, trie Candle creek oper
ator, who was accompanied as far a- Mc
Grath by Billy Beaven, his partner, and
the latter’s bride. Mr. McDonnell came on
to Iditarod for supplies,
Angus MeKinzie, who last fall sold out
his holdings on Chicken creek and went Out
side with the possbile intention of settling
down there. Mr. MeKinzie could not resist
the spring call of the North.
Harry Monroe, another old-timer, ar
rived last Saturday.
Si Sheppard and bride, formerly Mrs.
Helen Landerking of this city, arrived on
Tuesday last.
Billy Greer, another old-timer of diversi
fied talents and occupations, arrived last
week.
Harry Johnson, who spent the winter
in Los Angeles, arrived on Saturday last.
Frank Kern, the gasboat man, arrived
early in the week.
George Niles and Ashby Onvett arrived
on Wednesday.
Several men of Riley's dredge crew are
also reported to have arrived.
_ Scores of persons are reported to be .-till
on the trail, and by the time of the break
up there is promise that it will look like
there has been a stampede.
FORFEITURE NOTICE
To Sam Sandersuii, and to his heirs and
assigns:
You are hereby notified that the under
signed has expended m money, labor and
improvements during each of the year.
19!.' and 1910 tin- sum of one hundred
dollars ($100 upon placer mining claim
known as file Cold Hun Association Claim,
on the left limit of otter creek, adjoining
tin* New Ninon Association, in the otter
mining and recording district, t nin.ry of
Alaska, in order to hold said claim under
the provisions of the law respecting annual
labor on mining claims.
And if within ninety days after the last
publication ot this notice you fail or refuse
to pay your proportion < r such expenditure,
your interest in said claim will become the
j-r pei ty (>r tic undersigned co-owner, ac
cording to the provisions of Section
Revised Statutes of the United tsat«*>.
CHARLES P. GERHART.
Fir-t publication, April 7. 19 17.
Last publication, July 7, 19 17.
Launch Transit
Sails for Marshall and Yukon River Points May 21
For Freight Space and Rates see R. C. Button
The Transit will operate on the Iditarod River after June 10.
EARL BYERS, Freighter.
C. R. PECK, FLAT
General Merchandise
BARGAINS
Diamond Safety Razors. $2 00
Diamond Safety Razor Blades, dozen. 1.00
Gillette Safety Razors, regular, $6.00; vest pocket size. 6.00
Gillette and Auto Strop Razor Blades, per dozen. 1.80
INGERSOLL WATCHE8—Yankee, $1.60; Eclipse, $2.60; Junior, $3.00; Midget 3.00
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF POCKET KNIVE8
Imperial Chocolate Candles, per lb., 75c and $1.00
DRUGS-AT OUTSIDE PRICES
SMITH'S GUN STORE
IDITAROD, ALA8KA PHONE 6 SECOND AND WILLOW
LIVELY TIMES AT FLAT
MARK PASSING OF WJNTER
AND RESUMPTION OF WORK
In celebration of no particular occasion,
but with the general idea of having a good
time as a wind-up to the season of enforced
inactivity, the good people of Flat last Sat
urday and Sunday entertained the people of
the district with a series of entertainments
that constituted one of the most enjoyable
fetes ever given here. Commencing Satur
day forenoon with the ladies’ dog-team race,
the program was continued with a ball in
the evening and wound up the following
evening with a smoker under the auspices
of the Moose lodge.
The Race
Not in many moons has there been as
much interest displayed in ti dog race as was
in evidence Saturday last. The lady drivers
had prepared earnestly for the event, and
there was much discussion as to the respec
tive merits of the various teams. There
is tittle doubt that more money changed
hands on this contest than on the men’s race
on St. Patrick’s day. On the eve of the
race there was a general fear that the event
might have to be called off because of dif
ferences ns to the terms and conditions. But
late Friday evening it was announced that
the match would take place, starting at
11 :30 a. m.
There were five contestants, and each
showed considerable skill in the handling of
her charges. Mrs. George Mutchler, driving
Sture Stenberg’s dogs, was the favorite ill
the betting, but there were many who placed
great hopes on the success of Mrs. Currin
and Mrs. King. In fact, all of the contest
ants were believed to have a good chance
for first money, the element of luck being
considered to be quite a factor.
The teams got away to a good start, ana
made excellent time on the first lap, to Dis
covery, and throughout the race Mrs. King,
Mrs. Currin and Mrs. Mutchler were closely
bunched. Mrs. Gus Christoph, who led from
Fiat to Discovery and return, exjierienced
considerable difficulty with her dogs between
Flat and the Summit, and never regained
the time lost; otherwise she was a serious
contender in the race. Mrs. Perry, who
started last, passed her on the last lap, be
tween the Summit and Flat.
Mrs. Mutefher kept a steady gait through
out the race, having excellent control of her
clogs, arid won the event in the exceedingly
good time of 2 :05 :10.
The feature of the race, however, was the
I game contest between Mrs. Currin and Mrs.
| King for second place, and the narrow niar
i gin by which Mrs. Currin secured second
money 13 seconds tells its own tale. Sel
! dom have dog mushers of the sterner sex
! shown more skill, determination and grit
I than did these ladies. Like veteran dog
I mashers, they relieved the strain on their
teams by running wherever there was a
j piece of bad trail, and when they crossed
I the finish line at Flat, leading their bewil
dered dogs through the crowds of cheering
holiday-makers, they were highly compli
mented on their splendid performance.
| The official time of the race will be
I found ebewhere.
The Ball
In the evening the Moose ledge gave a
ball, which was-largely attended. Iditarod
was well represented, and in fact there were
many visitors from all outlying districts.
The music, which Was excellent, was fur
nished by Mrs. King and Mr. Jacobs, and
Garrison Costar occasionally relieved the
former at the piano. Quite a number of
newcomers over the trail were present, and
some new ideas as to the latest dances were
in evidence.
Dancing was indulged in until after mid
night, when supper was announced, and
the spread was a credit to the caterers. Two
Servings were necessary to accommodate the
great crowd in the spacious upstairs hall
of the Moose lodge.
Dancing was resumed after supper, and
was continued until a late hour. During
the evening Mr. Costar was called upon to
present the prizes for the ladies' dog race.
Four prizes were to have been awarded, but
an additional prize of a gold locket was
awarded to Mrs. Christoph, so that all of
the contestants were rewarded. The first
prize of $100 was given to Mrs. Mutchler;
second, $50, Mrs. Currin; third, $35, Mrs.
king; fourth, $15, Mrs. Perry. Mr. Costar
added to the general good spirit prevailing
by indulging in a few remarks appropriate
to the occasion.
The dance wound up rather abruptly
owing to the indisposition of Mrs. King,
who presided at the piano. The excitement
and fatigue of the day had been too much
for her. and she collapsed. It was learned
later that her condition was not at all seri
ous, and that she had almost recovered.
And That Smoker
The Moose lodge was also host at a
smoker given in Moose hall to members
and their friends on Sunday evening. The
entertainment committee, in charge of Jay
Johnston, had made great preparations for
this event, and the success of the affair was
a compliment to their industry and re
sourcefulness. James Farrell presided, and
proved to be fully equal to the occasion.
After stating that this was to be the last
of the series of smokers given by the Moose,
which had been a great boon in the way of
entertainment, during the winter, Mr. Far
rell introduced Mr. Gideon, a new arrival
from Anchorage, and Ed Kimball, who ren
dered a musical selection. Mr. Gideon
proved to be quite an acquisition, and he
produced wondrous harmony from the
tin-panny piano which has done such valiant
service for many, many moons. Others
OFFICIAL TIME, LADIES’ DOG-TEAM RACE, MARCH 31, 1917
Driver Flat Discovery
Mrs. Christoph.. 1 1:30 11:46:00
Mrs. King.11:35 11:52:00
Mrs. Currin_11:40 11:56:00
Mrs. Mutchler ..11:45 11:56:15
Mrs. Perry.11:50 12:07:15
Fiat Summit Iditarod
12:04:20 12:38:15 1:16:30
12:04:35 12:28:15 12:57:00
12:08:35 12:28:45 12:58:30
12:08:30 12:28:00 12:56:30
12:19:45 12:52:00 1:24:30
Summit Flat Total Time
2:05:45 2:20:55 2:50:55
1:37:15 1:50:28 2:15:28
1:12:15 1:55:05 2:15:15
1:38:00 1:50:40 2:05:10
2:13:15 2:26:45 2:36:45
who favored with songs were Charles Alund, j
Oscar Anderson and the inimitable Hilly ,
Stopeman, with an absolutely new song
direct from the London concert halls.
Jimmy Farrell impersonated DeWulfe Hop
per in a rendition of “Casey at the Bet,” i
which was excellently done, and Jay John
stone gave some of his ever-popular Swedish
dialect stories. The audience was regaled
with many stories of a humorous nature,
and then lunch was announced, and the
guests did justice to a fine assortment of J
viands.
After lunch came the athletic events, and |
to say that these were enjoyed is putting il j
I mildly. As u starter, “Mat ’10m Up” John- |
son and Charles Alond engaged in a two- ]
j round bout with the gloves. Johnson's j
! well-known cleverness with his “dukes” j
stood him in good stead, as ho found a j
worthy opponent in Mr. Alond. The per
fectly impartial referee, Louis Siler, tie
dared the contest a draw.
The second contest was between the I
Mutchler brothers, George and Jack. The j
audience seemed to be in the same frame j
of mind as the neutral who declared that I
he dicin' t cure who licked Germany. Both j
were on their feet when the bout ended, and !
the referee, true to hi.s undoubted fairness, |
declared this contest a draw also.
The closing event was a four-round bout j
between Kddie Kimball and “Red” Lewis. |
Lewis was a boxer of some note, and was I
built on the Bob Fitzsimmons order, over- j
topping his younger and lighter opponent j
by several inches, and apparently outreach- j
ing him by several feet. But young Kim- [
i ball, who had just reached here over the |
trail from Seward, was in perfect physics]
condition and proved to be more than a
match for his burly antagonist. With re
markable foot work to aid him, ho landed .
almost at will on Lewis, and got away be- j
fore the big fellow could repay him in kind, j
At the end of the first round Lewis realized j
thrt he had “caught a Tartar,” and in the j
second round came up with more wariness
than before. But he was no match for the
skill and youth of Kimball, and the round ;
ended greatly to the disadvantage of Lewis.
The third round proved to be a wonder
fully clever exhibition of boxing. Lewis
took the aggressive from the start, and
| waded into the youngster, but when he
| launched his long “haymakers” Kimball ■
, was not there, and the latter succeeded in
I delivering many heavy jolts without wait
ing for a receipt. Occasionally Lewis would
J get in a stinging blow on Kimball, and once
; the latter was carried off his feet, but he
[ had all the better of the round, and finished
j as strong as when he started. Kimball
; made a great hit with the audience.
The affair wound up with a “sing-song,”
in which all indulged, and the pieces in
j chided all the old favorites. Many fine
! voices were in evidence, and some not so !
j fine; but all evidently enjoyed it. and Gus j
j the barber became so enthusiastic that he ;
1 joined whole-heartedly in the singing of
; “Tipperary.” which, he explained was an ,
Irish song, anyway.
I >
KEYSTONE DRILL TO BE USED
ON LOWER WILLOW CREEK
Harry Watson, who arrived here about i
two weeks ago from the Marshall district, j
is reported to have completed arrangements |
tor operating a Keystone drill on the lower
reaches of Willow creek, in the Marshall dis- j
triet, during the coming summer. Shortly
after the opening of navigation, it is stated,
fhe drill will leave here in charge of an ex
pert of the Yukon Gold Company.
The impression has been giver, wide pub
licity that the pay on Willow creek, from
which some J200.IWO was taken last sum
mer. was confined to five claims only, and ;
the statement had been made that this I
ground would be worked out during the j
coming summer. This is believed to be er- ^
roneous, as it is claimed that it will take
at least three years to work out what
ground has been opened up already. The
belief is general in Marshall that the pay
on Willow creek extends far below the pres
ent workings, as it is not thought reasonable
that such rich deposits should end so
abruptly. Options- have been obtained on
some twenyt-five claims on lower Willow
creek, and these will be prospected with a
view to dredging operations. Should the
ground prove to contain a continuation of
the Willow creek paystreak it will be of
tremendous importance to the Marshall
camp. |
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BOAS CLOTHING STORE MOVED
The clothing store of H. Boas is now oc
cupying the building at Flat and Willow
streets, formerly the Red Cross drug store
premises. His old location across the street
was razed during the week by Fred Koltoff.
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WEATHER REPORT
The following is a record of the tempera
tures of the past six weeks, compared with
those of the same period one year ago:
Date— 7 a. m. Min. 1916.
March 31. 30 26 20
April 1. 20 12 28
2 . 18 18 25
3 . 10 8 16
4 . 16 16 18
5 . 10 8 34
6 . 18 14 32
Your Favorite Shoe
is one of these standard makes—
Nettleton, —;--—g!
r 5 o rs h e i m, Shoes lhat sland the tes, I
Felder, ...8
Strong & Garfield,
A. A. Cutter Shoe Pacs
JL J. WEISS
The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes J
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2 LOCAL AND PERSONAL *\
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Robert Cockburn, the Marshall saloon
man and miner, was a visitor in the district
during the past week.
Charles E. Taylor returned from Marshall
on Tuesday lost.
George Adams has received a letter mak ,
ing inquiries for John Archibald Rankin.
George Riley, the Otter creek dredge op
erator, returned from the Outside on Sat
urday last.
Kerry Donnelley, the energetic Otter creek
business man. was in the city a couple of ,
days during the week.
Ctntain C. A. lioerner left last Monday
for Fairbanks, to be on hand for the open
ing of navigation, when he will resume his
p .-ition with the Alaska-Yukon Navigation
Company.
Frank Hc-rcusj who left Otter creek sev
eral years ago for his old heme in the Ork
ney islands, returned here during the present
week.
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PIONEERS TO GIVE SMOKER
AS WIND-UP FOR SEASON
At the meeting ot the local igloo ot rio
ueer.s hist Wednesday night it was decided
to wind up the winter festivities with a !
smoker at Flat on Wednesday evening, :
April IS. The committee in charge is com
posed of P. G. Charles, Grant Murdock and
T. W. Farrell. They are ilready busy on
the job, getting talent for boxing, wrestling,
bag-punching and gymnastic turns. There
will be music, songs and stories. Every
member in good standing will be allowed
to bring a friend. Members of other igloos j
are especially invited. The refreshment
committee has been instructed to go the
limit in providing the lunch. Already they ;
have contracted for a large keg of that stuff :
that made Milwaukee famous.
Owing to the fact that the working sea- !
roil is about to commence, and it would be
inconvenient for a great number of the
members to attend the meetings during the
summer months, it was decided to suspend
meetings until October 3.
All members are requested to be promptly
on hand at the business meeting that pre
cedes the smoker at Flat on April 18, at j
8 o’clock sharp.
COUNCIL MEETING |
There will be a meeting of the Iditarod j
town council on Monday evening, April 9, I
at 8 o'clock, at the commissioner’s office, :
at which the new council will be inducted j
into office.
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at the McDonald
Charles Bowman, Eri Aglcda, R. McMil
lan, Joe Saxsmith, Alex Alstrom, Harry |
Monroe, G. M. Arbuckle. R. II. Nylie, Will- i
iam Brabazon, Miles Brabazon, Mr. and Mrs, |
Harry Donnelley, L. A. Burns, Dominic |
Soraci, Henry Peel, Angus McKinzie, E. W. j
Parks, John Sinclair. Jerome Elliott, Will- j
iam Lee, Sigfried Viig, Frank Kern, C. H. *
Larson, J. E. Beattie, A. E. Meacham. j
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Upon the application of George W. Al
brecht, the only known creditor of the
estate, the probate court yesterday ap
pointed Jay J. Smith administrator of the
estate of George K. Shimada, the Japanese
who died at the Emergency hospital, at
Hat, this month two years ago.
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Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters,
$1.50 per can. Iditarod M’eat Co.
ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN
WAS NOT AT ALL EXCITING
Councflmen
G. W ALBRECHT
R. C. BUTTON
.1. C. CURRIN
PAUL LAPLANT
PRANK LARSON
DAVID MUTCHLER
H E. RILEY
School Trustee
IRA WOOD
The above was the result of last Tues
day's municipal election, when seven eoun
oilmen ; ml one school trustee were cho.-»n
The election aroused but little interest, and
the voting was characterized by a large
nuntber of "plunkers" being cast in an en
deavor to swell the vote for individual can
didates. A', one time there was promise of
ft lively contest for the position of school
trustee, but on the day of election Mrs.
Luella Dunn issued a lutter withdrawing
her name ss a candidate. The detailed vote
was as fellows:
Albrecht . 32
Brewis.. • . 16
Button . 26
Byers . 25
Currin . 2ft
Implant . 37
Larson . 35
Mutchler . 33
Riley . 36
For School Trustee—
Mrs. Dunn . 2
Wood . 37
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GERMAN SPIES ACTIVE
WATER'VILLE, Me.. April 0 An at
tempt was made last night to dynamite the
Maine Central railroad bridge at this point.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala., April 6.—The dis
covery has been made that Germans have
been plotting to incite the negroes of the
South against the government of the United
States.
WASHINGTON, April 4.—It develops
that German spies have been “nosing”
around the government offices, not over
looking that of Secretary of State Lansing.
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NOTORIETY SEEKERS
WASHINGTON, April 0— Jess Willard,
the champion heavyweight pugilist, today
sent a telegram to President. Wilson saying.
“I will fight. When do you want me?’’
SEATTLE. April 5—Rev. Mark A
Matthews today wired President Wilson of
fering his services.
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For steam baths, go to the Snyder House,
Flat.
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Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
SD1TAROD
RESTAURANT mi BAKERY
CHARLEY HASEGAWA, Prop.
NOW OPEN
Under New Management
Pastries, Pies and Cakes Always on
Hand
Bread—Six Loaves $1—Bread
SHORT ORDERS GOOD COFFEE
Watches and Diamonds
At
STRICTLY OUTSIDE PRICES
J. L. SALE
?i FOR
I GOOD POTATOES AND CIGARS;
l CALL UP |
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