VIENNA BAKERY AND COFFEE HOUSE]
W. H. STRAIGHT, Proprietor.
Bread, Pies, Cakes and Pastry in Every Variety.
| Meals at All Hours. Trade and Families Supplied \
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Old Valley, Noble’s, Lacey’s,
and the celebrated Hunter
Rye, in pints and quarts,
handled at the
Gibbon Bar
Pabst, Schlitz, Olympia and
< Budweiser always on hand;
also, Arctic Brewing Co.’s
Beer on draught
JACK CAVANAUGH, Proprietor
is located at
the postoffice
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plete line of WALTHAM WATCHES, NUG
GET JEWELRY and SPECTACLES. Eyes
examined free and repair work of all kinds
done. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOE OATES
COT THE PRIZE
On the evening of the Fourth a crowd as
sembled in front of the Pioneer to witness
the trials for a S20 goldpiece which Joe
Anicich fastened to a small flag and hoisted
to the top of his flagpole. The pole is 12 feet
high and the money was for any one who
would climb up and get it.
For some time nobody made a move to
ward trying for the prize. Then several, one
after another, blithely approached with
threatening gesture, but glanced up at the
flag and passed on. Finally one who bore
the manner of an old sourdough went up
and embraced the pole long and fervently,
but his thoughts seemed to turn from their
sordid course, and he wulked away and sat
on a nearby loglieap. A soldier shinned up
25 feet and then slipped back into the dull
routine of army life. John Minook’s son,
the mute, with the supposed assistance of
many who shouted to him their instructions,
carried his hopes 80 feet above the ground,
where they went peluk. And the double
eagle still hung high.
After an interval Joe Oates approached
from the water front. It was noticed that
his overalls were wet and when he slipped
off his shoes his socks were seen to be 'like
wise. He began to ascend rapidly, and,
though slowing up, did not puuse before
he was half way to the top. Then, with oc
casional rests, he went up and plucked the
coin. A well-timed slide to the ground and
the show was over.
Motorboat for Arabian Sultan.
Motorboating is fast becoming a favorite
sport in Arabia. One of the surprises of the
New York Motorboat show was the order
booked iby a Salem (Ohio) company for a 26*
foot steel launch, equipped with a 25-horse
power Ferro motor for the Sultan of Muscat
and Oman.
This is another demonstration of the supe
riority of American motorboats and engines.
The order was doubtless received in compe
tition with representatives of English, Ger
man, French and Italian boat and engine
builders. The bout is equipped with a 25
horsepower Ferro marine engine, made by
the Ferro Machine and Foundry Company,
of Cleveland, Ohio. These engines are being
used widely throughout Asia, as well as all
over Europe. S. E. Heeter, agent, can fur
nish literature and full information about
them.
The improvements in 1909 Ferro engines
attracted much favorable comment at the
New York show. The offset cylinder and
counterbalance crankshaft reduce friction
and wear on parts and secure maximum
efficiency, and the working parts in the new
models are easily accessible.
GALLED HIM
A DEAD ONE
Jack Pinkham, a well-known pros
pector who hail strayed beyond the
knowledge of his numerous friends here
about, came into port last Friday as a
member of the crew of the steamer
Hamilton, llis corporeal rotundity sug
gested better last-winter’s fare than
rabbit tracks and snowballs, and when
asked for an explanation he produced
the following clipping from the Stockton
(Cal.) Record of last March:
Dead, and yet very much alive!
Such is the case with Jack Pinkham, ihe
well-known former resident of this city,
whose death in Alaska was reported here
six years ago and who had been mourned as
depurted by his many Stockton friends.
The “dead” man, however, dropped into
tow n the other day and is the liveliest corpse
one ever saw. He left Stockton for Alaska
in 1899, having resigned his position ut the
Crown Mills. His friends heard from him
occasionally until 1903, when his death was
reported.
A few days ago he arrived in Stockton and
stepped into Thomas P. Bonney’s office, No.
26 S. California street.
“Something you desire?” asked the real
estate man.
“Nothing special.” replied the apparent
stranger. “I’m Jack Pinkham. Just thought
I’d say Hello’.”
“Juck died six years ago in Alaska,” said
Bonney.
“Sure'.’"laughed Pinkham, and w han Mr.
Bonney saw the smile he immediately recog
nized his old friend.
Pinkham made a trip down the water
front and stepped into the Crown Mills. He
asked whether he could muke atrip through
the plant, and was informed that it would
be necessary to secure a permit, but the
regulation w ould be set uside upon that oc
casion. Jack took considerable pleasure
asking numerous silly ijuestious concerning
machinery about w hich he himself was as
well informed as the employes.
Finally he ran across his old friend Jim
Williams, with w hom he used to work.
"I worked with a fellow named Williams
once,” said Pinkham. “He was the biggest
crank I ever saw.”
“I dou’t know you,” retorted Williams.
“The only man I know w as Jack Pinkham,
and he died in Alaska six years ago.”
It took Pinkham but a few seconds to
make himself know n, and he and Williams
had a happy time, indeed, recalling old
times and past experiences.
Mr. and Mrs. Bonney have arranged a re
ception for next Friday night at their home,
No. 235 W. Magnolia street, in honor of the
former Stocktonian. A number of his old
friends will be present.
First With Fresh Supplies.
J. C. Nelson, the well-known restaurant
man, who returned from the outside a short
time ago and opened up business at the old
stand, by a combination of enterprise and
good fortune got in a fresh lot of outside
perishables on the very first boat from both
up and from down the river. Coming in
he fetched a goodly quantity, which lasted
till the Tanana brought him more from the
earliest shipment through the lakes. Again,
the Schwatka, the first boat to arrive from
St. Michael, had fresh goods for him. Plenty
more will be received in a few days.
Mr. Nelson might not have been so fortun
ate with his shipments had he not inter
viewed N. N. Superintendent Zipf on the
outside. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brentlinger, old
timers of Circle, are associated with Mr.
| Nelson in the Tanana Bakery and Restaur
ant. _
The handsome gilt sign at St. James mis
sion was donated by Dewey, the painter and
i decorator.
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| Arctic Brewing Co.’s (Fairbanks) Beer on
I tap at the Gibbon Bar.
NEW FURNITURE
FOR POSTOFFICE
To Occupy New Building After the
Middle of the Month.
The Tanana postoffice will be moved
into Charles Chanquist’s new building
just west of the city jail on Front street
about the middle of the present month.
The building is handsome and commo
dious and its central location makes it
in ever}' respect suitable for the purpose
for which it is designed.
The office will lx* equipped with new
and modern furniture, including lock
boxes. The furniture is expected to ar
rive in a few days.
Mr. Tiffany will conduct a store in the
building, stocked with tobacco, cigars,
notions and miscellaneous goods appro
priate for such an establishment.
NEW SALOON
TO OPEN AUG. 1
Joe Anicich to Conduct a Second
Establishment.
The building next to Charley Smith’s
place on Front street, at the corner of
Campbell avenue, which is being con
structed by Joe Anicich, will be occupied j
by a saloon to be opened by him not
later than Aug. 1. Besides being in an
excellent business locality, the building
will be large and fitted up second to
none.
The large cellar or basement, practi
cally of the same dimensions as the
structure proper and 7 feet If inches in
the clear, was completed and the main
part of the work commenced last week.
If lumber can be had in time it will be
made two stories; otherwise it will be
but one. It faces 30 feet on Front street
and 50 on Campbell avenue. The work
is planned and superintended by George
Patterson.
The Pioneer will continue business at
the old stand down the street, regardless
of the new enterprise.
Son Inquired For.
Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, 50 Columbia av
! enue, Atlanta, Ga., seeks information of her
; son, C. H, Seals, who was in Valdez in 1907
; and contemplated a prospecting trip into
j the interior. He is 25 years old, 5}.£ feet high,
j weighs 150 pounds, has grey eyes, curly hair,
| and is partly bald. A reward is offered for
i direct communication with him.
MR. BATHURST AND MISS
WINCHELL MARRIED.
Last Thursday afternoon Mr. John
Bathurst and Miss Vinnie It. Winched
I were married at St. James Mission, lit.
! Rev. P. T. Rowe, assisted by Rev. Win
throp Peabody, officiating.
The bride is Tanana’s accomplished
schoolmistress and the bridegroom is
widely known as the district’s first
United States commissioner. Every
body wishes them much happiness.
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A limited quantity of bunting tastefully
: displayed at the Vienna Bakery and Coffee
House and the nutional colors covering the
front of the Gibbon Bar made up the sum of
Fourth of July decoration. There was no
i bunting procurable in town.
POST INSPECTION
ENDED YESTERDAY
Officer Departed on the Jeff Davis
For St. Michael.
Major E. F. McLachlin completed his
inspection at Fort Gibbon yesterday and
proceeded down the Yukon on the Jeff
Davis last night.
The inspector goes from here to Fort
St. Michael to inspect that post, and
from there he will go to Fort Davis,
near Nome, Alaska, which will eomplete
his inspection of Alaskan posts, except
Fort Liscum, which he will inspect later.
Rev. C. E. Bettieher and Dr. Burke
departed up the Tanana yesterday, the
former to return to his charge at Fair
banks and the latter to render medical
assistance to natives along the river.
NEW LAUNCH
TO BE BUILT
Plans fop a Handsome Addition to
Local Motor Fleet.
As soon as some of the minor but nec
essary material can be secured work will
be commenced on a handsome launch
which W. A. Van Horne proposes to
add to Tanana’s motorboat fleet. Oak
for the ribs and perhaps other et ceteras
will be secured from Rampart.
The launch will be equipped with an
8-liorsepower Ferro marine engine, or
dered from Seattle by S. E. Heeter, the
manufacturers’ agent. Ferro engines
have given perfect satisfaction in this
country, and Mr. Van Horne believes
he will have not only a stylish and swift
boat, but also a serviceable and depend
able one.
Installing Moving Pictures.
With characteristic enterprise Joe Anicich
is installing a new Addison moving picture
machine in the Pioneer Saloon. Resides ex
hibiting a number of interesting scenes the
“subjects” of which are already on hand,
exchanges will be made with Fairbanks
houses, thereby insuring a frequent change
of program in the new contrivance for the
amusement of the public.
At the post parade ground Saturday
evening the town kids defeated the mis
sion kids a second time at baseball, and
won the ball offered as a prize by A. G.
Vachon. The score was 17 to 2(5. The
boys are improving in their play.
OLD RAMPART MEN OFF
FOR THE INNOKO.
Lewis Shequin and Cap Lindeboom,
pioneer miners of Rampart district, were
in Tanana last Thursday en route to the
Innoko diggings in a small boat. Their
intention is to remain in the new camp
permanently and they will lose as little
time as possible in securing ground and
getting down to work.
Mr. Shequin’s family have gone out
and will reside at Everett, Wash., until
he becomes settled.
Special Sunday Dinner
At the Kentucky Restaurant.
MRS. M. E. COOPER, Proprietor.