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Dealer in watches and
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old ivory, curios and a
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was lost.
Still we waited, while many
men of many minds reasoned, ar
gued and declared for and against
this unfortunate but extremely
important exploration. Just what
would happen to Anchorage in
particular, and Alaska in gener
al, “IF” this well was brought in
proving beyond a doubt the dis
trict is rich in oil?
Profanity, tobacco smoke and
juice were copiously distributed
each winter around many roar
ing camp fires by oldtimers but
when spring came the question
was as far as ever from solution.
These oldtimers told many in
teresting tales of which this is
one.
The first postmaster of Mata
nuska relates this.
During the summer of 1915
there wandered a man by name
of Murphy from one homestead
to another, making pleasant con
versation with homesteaders. He
told this writer he was from Seat
tle where he had been prosecut
ing attorney, but he was now in
the employ of the government. He
spent several days in the Mata
nuska Valley and lodged over nite
with one Bergstrom, a home
NOTICE
Beginning May 1, the price of
Men’s Half-soling will be reduced
to $1.75 a pair.
SEWARD LEATHER WORKS
GEESE ARE FAT THIS YEAR
Twelve friendly and fat geese
have been using the old golf
course and flats as feeding
! grounds. Saturday a couple of
localites promenading out that
way almost stumbled over them,
walking up to within 15 feet of
them.
Work on the new Resurrection
River bridge will start in about
a week. It is estimated 20 to 25
men will be engaged on the pro
ject.
FUR AUCTION SALES
May 27
Jane 24
July 22
August 26
1931 SALES DATES
September 23
October 28
November 11
December 22
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steader.
The well water on this man’s
ranch was very queer. It could
hardly be used. Murphy thought
lit would bear investigating. He
I climbed down into this 30 foot
I well and skimmed off the scum
on top . of the water.
| Coming into the postoffice with
it, he asked the postmaster to
smell the contents of the bottle.
The latter declared it to be
crude oil. Murphy departed for
Anchorage and when he returned
he told the postmaster that the
scum from that well was only
the drippings from the slabs of
bacon that were hung in the
well for preservation.
Later o n, Bergstrom moved
across the river as he could not
use the well water.
It is a fact that, at times, small
events cast their shadows before,
and important business can be
and often is halted thereby. Com
ing into our picture is a small
new operator in the shape an
heir to the illustrious house and
name of Peterson of Chickaloon
oil drilling fame. However, we are
reliably informed that the grand
father, Capt. Ivan L. Peterson,
will soon arrive in Anchorage (he
left Seattle Saturday on the SS
iYukon) to again start his oil
drill. He writes he will finish the
well this season. Here is hoping
he does just this, and that an
oil gusher will roar its loudest
and send out 20,000 barrels a day
by September next.
BLACK GOLD
To the northward a magical
land lies sleeping
Under a Midnight Sun:
Where the gods of our planet
have in their keeping
Riches in endless sum.
Untouched and unknown and
unlooked for they lie,
Buried so darkly deep:
Waiting for Man with his won
derful wisdomful eye
To waken them from sleep.
To harness the forces of Nat
ure strong,
Calling them from below:
Where restless and useless they
laid so long
Waiting their prize to bestow'.
Blackest Gold? Liquid Gold!
Hear us on Thee calling!
Hold thou no longer back.
Prosper brave men and keep
them from fallng,
Oh! guide them on Thy track.
The only place in fcown for Haa
candy. Alaska Shop.
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
FOR THE JUNEAU LAND DISTRICT,
AT ANCHORAGE. ALASKA,
i In the Matter of the Application of
i CROSBY FISHERIES INCORPORATED. A
corporation, for soldiers' additional home
stead embraced in U. S. Survey No. 1826
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT
SERIAL NO. 06981 .
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Croa
by Fisheries Incorporated, a corporation or
ganized under the laws of the State of
Washington, and doing business in Alaska,
has filed application Serial No. 06981 for
patent under Sections 2306 and 2307 Revised
Statutes of the United States for a tract
of land embraced in U. S. Official Survey
No. 1826, and situated on the south shore
of Zacher Bay, west side of Kodiak Island,
Alaska, in latitude 67 deg. 32 min. 00 sec.
N. and longitude 153 deg. 45 min. 20 sec.
W., and more particularly described in the
field notes and plat thereof, and containin.
an area of 9.39 acres. Corner No. l of sai<
survey is situated at a point on Zacher Bay
from whence U. S. L. M. No. 1826 bearB
south 86 deg. 69 min. 01 sec. E 8.17 chains
distant.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
any of the above described land should file
their adverse claims with the register of
the United States Land Office at Anch
orage, Alaska, within the period of publica
tion or thirty days thereafter or they wi
be barred by the provisions of the Statutes
-DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 8 day
of April, 1931.
J. Lindley Green.
First Publication May 18. 1981.
Last Publication July 13, 1931.
D—May 18. 25. June 1. 8, 15. 22. 29. July
6, 18. 1981.
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LOCALS LOST AGAIN
The less said about Sunday’s
ball game between the U. S. S.
Discoverer's squad and the Sew
ard Tigers, probably will be for
the best. The Champs, the Dis
coverer, again mowed down the
localites; score 18-7.
U. S. C. ATHLETES LEAVE
LOS ANGELES, May 25, (£>)—
Twenty-one University of South
ern California athletes will leave
for Philadelphia for the National
Intercollegiate track meet. Coach
Dean Cromwell’s Trojan squad at
Philadelphia, will be the defending
champions in the intercoastal as
sociation of amateur athletes of
America.
Work on the Seward Golf Club
links begin tomorrow with the
laying down of nine greens. Tony
Parish is in charge of the job.
Regular weekly business meet
ing and luncheon of the Seward
Chamber of -Commerce will be
held Tuesday at noon in the Sew
ard Gril.
Large assortment of fine sta
tionery at ALASKA SHOP.
ials in modern suniit factories.
No expense spared «to have it
clean, wholesome and full flavored.
is wrapped and sealed to keep it as
good as when it leaves the factory.
WRIGLEY’S is bound to be the best j
that men and machines and money j
can make.
The delicious peppermint
FREE! FREE! FREE!
TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS IN SEWARD
BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND IS. WHO
HAVE A BIRTHDAY IN TtfR MONTH OF
MAY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
CALL AT THE ALASKA SHOP.
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Light Lunches We deliver
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Phone Mad. 107 - 2nd, Ry.
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General Merchandise Stores
Kanatak, Egagik, Chignik and
Naknek
Red Wing, Palmer, Clift, Uni
Regal, Johnson outboard and
versal, Atlas, Gray, Rolinder,
Ford Marine Engines
Kohler Light Plants
Factory prices plus Freight
Complete stock Firearms and
Amunition
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COMMERCE CIGAR STORE
Tobacco, Candy, Soft Drinks,
Cards, Poo!
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Phone Adams 54
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Full lb. loafs bread 2 for 25c
Try our Devil's Food Cake
HOT SANDWICH 40c
Merchants Lunch 45c
BUTTER HORNS
Fresh Green Apple Pie 50c
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