With a total profit of $91,900
estimated for November, the Al-:
aska Juneau’s net operating profit
for the first 11 months of this
year are estimated at $1,039,700,
according to an announcement j
made from San Francisco offices
of the company. This profit is be
fore deducting for depreciation,
depletion and Federal tax pay
ments.
The estimated net for this year
is approximately $400,000 less than
it was for the same period in 1931,
it was announced. However, it is
well up to the average for the two
years preceding 1931.
The value of the ore mined
througout the year has been some
what less than that produced last
year. Last month it averaged
76.63 cents per ton, which was
several cents higher than it ran in
October.
Having followed Robert Kennedy
of Nulato into the woods where he
went to fell a tree, nine-year-old
Ester Pitka, daughter of Mrs.
Lucy Pitka. was dangerously hurt
when, unconscious of the presence
of the child, Kennedy swung an
axe back to fell the tree. The child
was struck above the left eye.
After receiving first aid from Mrs.
Gordon C. Betties, government
teacher, the child was sent to the
Tanana hospital, where it was re
vealed that her skull had been
fractured.
Flowers made to order for all
occasions. SYLVIA’S
CLEANING
PRESSING
ALTERATIONS
C. Henning’s
TAILOR SHOP
THE PALACE
FURNISHED ROOMS
POOL, SOFT DRINKS AND
CIGARS
John Mattich, Pron.
Phone Main 55
FOR EXPERT
BABBEBINO j
GO TO
Miller’s Barber Shop
Shower Baths
Word has been received in
Ketchikan that the E. H. Edwards
Manufacturing Company with a
factory in San Francisco, will lo
cate a wire factory in Ketchikan.
* * * *
Mrs. Margaret Williams, aged 75,
formerly a resident of Fairbanks,
is reported to have died in Los
Angeles Christmas night. She re
sided in Fairbanks from early
days to about 1920, when she went
outside. An actress by profession,
she made her home at The Palms,
near Los Angeles, at the home for
aged actresses.
* * * *
Herds of caribou, numbering
thousands of animals are reported
wintering in the Kantishna flats.
* * •* *
Game Warden Sam O- White of
Fairbanks, flying his own plane
on an inspection trip to the Kan
tishna and Lake Minchumina, re
ports Joe Quigley and Mrs. Fanny
Quigley his wife, have opened an
other promising quartz vein on a
nearby mountain, the ore showing
up good.
# * * *
Reports from the interior indi
cate that fur is scarce, especially
beaver.
* * * *
By a margin of eight votes
George Lingo nosed out H. C.
Fohn-Hansen for membership in
the Legislature. Other members
of the lower house assured of elec
tion are: Joe McDonald, Alton G.
Nordale, Democrats, and Andrew
Nerland, Republican. Luther C.
Hess drew’ the long term and Thos.
J. DeVane the short term. Both
are Democrats.
* * * *
Missing for several days, the
body of Manuel C. Gill w'as found
frozen at a point three and a
half miles down the Tanana river
from the Richardson canyon. He
apparently had dropped exhausted
and perished from cold. He was
an old resident of Fairbanks and
for many years employed by the
Telephone company. At the time
of the tragedy Gill was making his
way from Birch Lake w'here he
had been wintering.
The SS Starr is scheduled to
sail Westward Sunday.
BARGAINS, USED MACHINERY
1. No. 2 American saw mill
1. 40 h. p. steam donkey
1. 22 h- p. gasoline donkey
1. 5 ton Holt tractor
I. 4 1). p. Evenrude twin
1. 2 h. p. Evenrude single
1. 1*4 h. p. Eocomny gas. engine
All in working condition.
J. I.. GRAEF, Seward. Alaska
Wilfred Bruce was granted a di-[
vorce from Mrs. Lillian E. Bruce |
at Fairbanks.
* * * *
Tanana Lodge No. 162, F. & A.
M., recently elected and installed
the following officers: Worshipful
master, Hosea H. Ross; senior
warden, P. J. McDonald; junior
warden, W. H. S. McFarland;
treasurer. Geo. B. Wesch; secreta
ry, Frank R. Clark; senior dea
con, R. B. Earling; junior deacon,
Leslie Nerland; chaplain, Rev. M.
J. Kippenbrock; marshal, Martin
Knuppe; organist, Chas. E. Tay
lor; senior steward, Fred B. Park
er; junior steward, Walter Kubon;
tyler, Peter S. Peterson.
Fred Stickman of Nulato and
Jennie Cleaver of Koyokuk Station
were recently married at Nulato. !
* * # *
Ernie McLeod, Michael Barry;
and Andy Gayak are prospecting j
in the Kaiyuh mountains opposite !
Blackburn, 90 miles below Kaltag.;
* * * *
Miss Dorothy Geis of Fairbanks
daughter of Mrs. Minnie Geis, was
second high in a popularity con
test conducted by the Seattle Star, j
She wins a trip to San Francisco. •
* * * ~
Announcement is made that
Carl Franklin has been named as
professor of accounting at Fair
banks College, succeeding the late
Miss Ruth Moodey.
* * * *
A jury in the U. S. Commission
ers’ court at Fairbanks took but
five minutes to free John (Cast
iron) Lindstrom on a charge of
possession of liquor contrary to the
Alaska bone dry law.
* * * *
Maude Eschanclan, youngest
daughter of Mrs. Pete Eschanclan
of Wrangell, died last week of tu
berculosis.
Michael Avoiano, long-time resi
dent of Juneau, was killed when he
fell 350 feet down No. 53 winze of
the Alaska Juneau mine. He was
employed as timber setter and was
working with other men when he
fell.
i Anchorage Lodge No. 221, A. F.
& A. M., has elected the follow
| ing officers: Moritz Andresen, who
| held the post of senior deacon,
! was chosen worshipful master, and
| A. R. Sessions, junior deacon, was
| elevated to senior deacon. W. G.
' Marsh. Sr., was elected junior dea
; con; J. A. Borges, treasurer, and
Sol Silverman re-elected secretary,
! a post he has filled for years.
* * * *
John L. McGinn, as attorney for
Dennis Coyle, has filed an action
of ejectment in which Mr. Coyle
seeks to recover from Theodaldo
Ferno, a portion of the mining
claim in the Poorman camp. The
propeny involved is of triangular
shape and is about 270 feet wide
at the base.
# * *■ *
| Mrs. Marie Hendrickson, aged
63 years, a pioneer resident of Ju
neau, wife of Henry Hendrickson,
died after a lingering illness.
* * * *
Ira Corey, aged 77, who lived near
Nome for 14 years, died in Seattle.
* * * *
The Juneau Chamber of Com
merce closed another successful
year financially in the clear and
one of the most active in its histo
ry. It closed its books with a cash
balance on hand of $350.98. Its
receipts were $4,036.86 and dis
bursements $3,685.88. It had a paid
up membership of 180, and 18
memberships pledged but not paid
brot the total up to 198.
A special term of the United
States district court has been call
ed by Judge Justin W. Harding to
convene in Ketchikan on January
9. The grand jury will be ordered
to report on January 11 and the
petit jury one week later.
* * * *
By a jury verdict returned in the
Federal district court at Juneau,
Judge Justin W. Harding presiding,
Gus Cassel was found not guilty of
perjury, the charge growing out of
testimony before the grand jury
as a witness in the case of the
stabbing of Julius Popoff by Tony
Zenck last summer.
* » * *
Thomas Gilmore, who participat
ed in the discovery of many bo
nanza mining camps in Alaska and
played an active part in Circle City,
Klondike and Fairbanks strikes,
and who left Fairbanks for Chula
Vista, Calif., following a stroke of
paralysis, died at Chula Vista.
* * * *
At the recent session of the U. S.
District court, Judge Justin W. Har
ding presiding, sentences were pro
nounced on seven persons as fol
lows: Frank Breed, manslaughter
for shooting George Dick, five years.
Fred Ellensberg, burglary and lar
ceny on eight counts, three years.
Cliff Matthews, transporting liquor,
one year and one day at McNeil's
Island and his automobile ordered
forfeited Louis Wagner, eight
months and fine of $700 for con
spiracy to violate the prohibition
act. His co-defendants, Earl Sater
and E. Wagner, were fined $100
each, the former to serve seven and
the latter six months in jail. Tony
Zenck, assault with a dangerous
weapon in stabbing Julius Popoff,
10 months in jail on recommenda
tion for leniency by the jury. The
stabbing followed a drunken brawl.
* * * *
Gastineau Lodge No. 124, F. & A.
M-, elected the following officers:
quist; junior warden, H. F. Krom
quist; junior worden, H. F. Gall
was; treasurer, Charles Sey; secre
tary, W. R. Spain; chaplain, C. H.
Bowman; marshal, Ed Andrews;
Seward Fraternal Orders
SEWARD CHAPTER NO. 10
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
Meets the second and fourth
Monday’s of each month
in McMullen’s Building, at
;*t 3 p. m. Visiting members
‘ always welcome. Mrs. Bessie
W^’ i "■» Malloy, Wr. M.; Mrs. Joso
phine Sheldon, Sec.
Seward Lodge No 1425
L. O. O. M.
Meets on every
first and third Fri
day of each month
at 8 p. m. at I.
O. O. F. Hall. All
welcome. Peter N.
Anderson, Director,
M. A. Horner, See
SEWARD REBEKAH LODGE NO. 6-A
L O. O. F.
Meets the first and third
Monday’s of each month
in I. O. O. F. HaU at
8 p. m. Visiting mem
bers are always welcome.
Grace Neville, N. G.
Ludvig Larsson, Sec’y
RESURRECTION LODGE NO. A-7
I. O. O. F.
Meets every Thursday at 8 p.
ra. in Odd Fellow’s Hall. Visit
ing brothers welcome. Gustavo
R. Manthey, N. G.; Ludvig Larson, Secretary.
THE AMERICAN LEGION
Seward Post No. 5
Meet the first and third Wed
nesday at 8 p. m. in the
Harrimon Bank Building.
Post Commander, L. J.
Chiilberg; Adjutant C. E.
Cramer.
SEWARD LODGE NO. 219
p. & A. M.
Stated communications first ana
third Tueadays of each month.
Visiting brethem welcome.
Charles Lechner. W. M
E. P. Harwood, Secretary
Senior deacon, Robert Fraser; ju
nior deacon, James S. Bar bier; se
nior steward, Alois Ulrich; tyler,
Adolph Hirsch; organist, M. R.
Shall.
■* * * *
Sixty thousand pounds of froz
en fish were sent by the Juneau
Cold Storage Company to Seattle
destined for London. Included
were 25,000 pounds of halibut and
35,000 pounds of salmon.
* * * *
Martin Claich, aged 57 years, res
ident of Fairbanks, was struck by
an automobile in Seattle and sent
to a hospital with injuries to his
legs.
* * * *
President Hoover has nominated
the following postmasters for Al
aska: Claud M. Link, at Bethel,
whose term expired July 1, 1932;
Mrs. Loretta Hill, at Hyder, who has
been acting.
* ik u.
Mrs. W. E. Cahill of Treadwell
has been called to Oakland, Calif.,
because of the illness of her moth
er, who suffered a stroke of para
lysis.
At a banquet given by national
district commanders of the Ameri- 1
can Legion in Indianapolis in No-'
vember, Commander W. P. Hunt,
of the Panama department, chal
lenged Commander Clyde Ellis of
Alaska department, to a member
ship contest to end March 31. Ellis
wagered a case of salmon against
a Panama hat that the Alaska de
partment would exceed Panama in
point of membership. Ellis as as
sistant U. S. Attorney at Cordova.
* * * *
Elmer Campbell, who is making
his home in Valdez this winter was
seriously injured when an explosion j
aboard his boat, the Viking, blew
off the cabin, badly burning Camp
bell about the face and arms. He
is reported to be rapidly recover
ing.
* * * *
William Zharoff, 18, youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Zharoff of
Valdez, was instantly killed Decem
ber 14 by the accidental discharge
of his shotgun while hunting, not1
Haas Candy always an appro
priate gift. Alaska Shop.
far from the Valdez glacier. When
found, he had evidently prepared
for descending a cutbank, having
removed one snowshoe. A charge
shot from a 16-gaugc gun had en
tered his abdomen, killing him in
stantly. as indicated by the absence
of evidence of a struggle. The
youth was found by a search party
following report by Augie Mack, a
native, who heard the shot and a
cry. All indications pointed to
accident.
* * * *
Sam Christenson of Sewalik beat
Niehooker by an eyelash on Kobuk
lake, according to a telegram re
ceived by KFQD, Anchorage dated
Candle. It said:“ Please announce
to Purky Pile at Selawik that I ar
rived in Kotzebue O. K., but near
ly got drowned and lost my dogs on
Kobuk lake. Am safe and sound at
Candle for Christmas.”
William Falconer was arrested at
Ketchikan on a charge of having
set fire to a house under abate
ment and owned by Betty King.
The fire is said to have been pre
ceded by an explosion. Other ar
rests are promised by U. S. Marshal
White.
* * * *
During the period of January 1 to
December 7, 1932 there were 393 ar
rivals and 399 depatures by air
plane from the Valdez landing field
during which 244 passengers ar
rived and departed and 6,000
pounds of freight were handled by
Owen E. Meals, pilot.
Does your hair feel and look
dull and uninteresting? Then have
Pearl Henry give you a DUART
permanent. Phone Adams 92 and
for $7.50 your hair will be given
a shampoo, permanent and dis
tinctive finger-wave.
Seward Hotel
MODERN
REASONABLE
Rooms with or without bath
SPECIAL RATES BY
WEEK OR MONTH
Seward, Alaska.
Mrs. D. J. McKenzie, Pro.
Overland
Hotel
On the Main Street
Seward, Alaska
Mel A. Horner, Mgr«
Coal
YOU CAN PURCHASE IT FROM
US BY THE
SACK OR IN CARLOAD LOTS
EVAN JONES, Lump, Pea, Nut and mine run eoal.
PREMIER Coal, HEALY Lump or Nut
WOOD, COAL, ICE, HAY, GRAIN, and TRANSFERING
Alaska Transfer
Office in Arcade Building Phone Main 81
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Doors, Sash and $005
Millwork, beauti
fully designed, of fine ma
terials, from manufacturer
at money saving. Complete
service. Estimates prompt
ly. Write for Catalog.
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MID-WINTER CLEANUP SALE!
Prices Reduced 10 per cent to 30 per cent
The Blue Shop
MARINE, AUTOMOTIVE AND COMMERCIAL
MACHINISTS AND ELECTRICIANS
—DEALERS IN—
Buick and Chevrolet cars—Delco Light
P. M. Ogle Garage
W? r, IT ARAM EE SATISFACTION
Huff and M;ller Mechanics Plione Mad. 66
Paulsteiner’s
Sea Food Market
FRESH, FROZEN AND
SALTED FISH
ARMOUR’S MEATS
Open from 8 a. m. to 6 p. Hi
pbone Adams 56—We deliver
Ship anywhere
WHOLESALE
and
RETAIL
Drink Milk for Health
PURE BRED STOCK !
PRODUCES ALL OF *
MILK and CREAM \
Seward j
Dairy j
Osbo’s Electric Shop J
House Wiring, Boat Wiring i
and Repairing. We stock up- i
to-date Light Fixtures. J
Radios and Radio Supplies. ■
For Service Call
Adams 84 £
Stop at the
FRYE HOTEL
when in Seattle
NEW LOW RATES NOW IN EFFECT
Rooms with bath as low as $1.50; others at $2.00, $2.50, $3.00
Excellent Coffee Shop in connection
When Next You Visit Seattle Try the Frye
Jalen C. Bartlett, Mgr. (Former Mgr. Gastineau Hotel, Juneau)
WHERE ALASKANS MEET
HOTEL ATWOOD
1st AVE. & PINE STREET
SEATTLE, WASH.
Ted Taylor, Prop.
Rooms Without Bath
From $1.00 Per Day
Rooms With Private Bath
1 From $2.00 Per Day
J Rates by Week or Month
CONTINENTAL
Distinctive Downtown Hotel
SEATTLE, WN.
On Seneca, bet. 3rd and 4th Aves.
Fireproof, Soundproof Structure
Quiet, Convenient, Comfortable
All sunny outside rooms with bath
Ideal for visitors from Alaska
Special weekly and monthly rates
$1.50 and $2.00 Daily
H. A. Greenburg, Mgr.