MANY BUSY ON
OLD MAN GK.
Latest Arrival From There Says 50
Men Are at Work.
There are over fifty men in the Old
Man country this winter, according to
one of the latest arrivals from there.
Besides those from Tanana,a large num
ber have come over from the Kovukuk.
The man who came from there last
week tarried only long enough to secure
an outfit, saying the Old Man looks very
good to him.
He had come over from the Koyukuk
and was a comparative stranger in Tan
ana. His name was not learned.
Among the Tanana men in the Old
Man country are Joe and Teddy Shaw,
Mike Kenallv and John St. Peirre.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
MALAMUTE EXPRESS
Vachon’s store has been made the
Tanana headquarters of the Malainute
Express, run by Hunnewell & Stock
man. Hunnewell left Sunday for Tolo
vana where he met Stockman, who came
down from Fairbanks with the special
contract mail. Hunnewell is expected
in Tanana Saturday.
All packages to be taken to Fairbanks
may be left at Vachon’s. Apply there
also, for passenger reservations.
As Cold as Alaska.
Miles City, Mont., Dec. 7.— Miles
City, a division point on the N. P. and
new Milwaukee road transcontinental
line, still holds the record for variation
of temperature. The highest here has
been 111 in the shade, within eight de
grees of the record in the IT. S. The
coldest it has ever been here is 07 below.
GRAND BALL
AT THE POST
Officers Hold Dance in New Gym
nasium.—Many Attend.
The new post gymnasium was formal
ly dedicated by a grand ball, given Mon
day evening by the officers.
The building is not only a credit to the
post but a valuable, asset to Tanana.
Large and commodious, it can easily ac
commodate a large assemblage.
The hall was appropriately uecorated
for the occasion, with American flags,
red cross emblems and spruce trees.
Standees of arms at the north end of the
hall separated the dance floor from a
cozj’ corner, provided with comfortable
chairs where the dancers chatted and
lounged between numbers. Under the
wings, tables for games were provided,
while in the far southeast corner a huge
block of ice, hollowed out in the center,
contained the punch, which was served
by a Japanese youth.
The new post orchestra made its for
mal debut at the ball, and did itself
credit, insuring the success of the or
chestra from the beginning.
Luncheon was served during the even
[ ing, after which the dance continued
I until early in the morning.
Besides many who attended the recep
tion last Saturday night, the following
were present at the ball: Mr. and Mrs.
Vachon, Mr. and Mrs. Kay, Jos. Dehn,
J. Itussell Walle, and Mr. and Mrs.
Adams.
Tanana Market Report
The following quotations are the retail
prices at Tanana. For outfits there is
considerable reduction, the dealer figur
ing a certain percentage profit on the
outfit. The Tanana prices will he found
to be lower on many articles than else
where in the interior, while the advan
tage of position will save purchasers
considerable on freight rates.
CEREALS
Flour. S. tV.
Flour, H. W.
Corn Meal.
Rolled Oats. .
Farina or Germea..
Cream of Wheat, package.
Force, package ...
Pearl Barley.
Tapioca, Sago, Corn Starch, pkg
Split Peas .
Beans, Boyo, or white.
Rice, Flag
.§7 03
$7.50 to 8 00
.. 7Vj to 10c
.10c
Rice, Dog ...
Macaroni..
Spaghetti .
Pilot Bread.
Crackers. ..
.. l(!c
50c
. 25c
. 10c
. 25c
10c
12 V
12V
. 10c
. 25c
15c
. ,20c
. 25c
VEGETABLES
Onions.. 9c
Potatoes, fresh.10 to lie
Lubeck Potatoes.7-pound can, $2.25
Evaporated Onions, per can.. ,75c
String Beans, Cabbage, Corn (best), Peas
or Tomatoes.per can 25c
FRUITS
Fresh Oranges, Lemons or Apples, doz.. 75c
Canned Fruits
Dried Fruits,
or Apples
Prunes.
Raisins.
Figs, Curra nts.
three for $1.25
Peaches, Pears, Apricots,
. 25c
. 20c
.20 to 25c
dried.25c
Jams and Jellies.25c and up
OTHER PROVISIONS
Eggs, Eastern.
Eggs, Petaluma.
Lard
Butter, canned.
Butter, barrel.
Cheese, best.
Sugar.
Cream.
Cream.
Cocoa, half-pound tins ..
Coffee.
Tea, package .
Tea, in bulk ... .
Milk, Eagle.
Chocolate... .
Salt.
Syrup, Log Cabin.
Honey, half-gal.. .
Vinegar .
L. & P. Sauce...
Catsup ..
Pickles, 2-gal.
Extract Lemon. Vanilla.
Soap, Lenox,Ivory, tar.
Candles.
Coal Oil, Elaine, 7.00; Eocene.
Matches... .
Feed.
per doz. 50 to 75c
. 50 to 75c
....25c
per can, 1.25
.per lb. 50c
.33 V
.12V
5 cans for 1.00
. by the case 7.50
.50c
.35 to 75c
. 25c to 1.25
....... 50 to 75c
.25c
.75c
.10 to 12c
. per can 1.25
.1.25
. .. per gal. 1.25
.50 to 75c
.50c
.8.50
.50 to 75c
.two for 25c
per doz. 50c
.. case, 6.50
2 pkgs for 25c
per lb. 5c to 5 V
MEATS.
Pork. 60c
Ham, sealed, 85c; Premium . 40c
Bacon, sealed, 35 and 37V: Premium 40c
Beef.30c to GOc
Salmon, dried, per lb. 9c
Muckerel, 15 lb. kits.3.25
Poultry, per lb. 60c
Mutton. 40 to 60c
Sausage. 50c
CANNED MEATS
Roast Mutton.
Roast Beef.
Corned Beef .. .
Club House Sausage.
Clams.... .
Oysters.
Codfish Bricks.
Sardines.
3 cans for 1.25
“ “ 1.25
“ “ 1.25
“ “ 1.25
25c
5;ic
25c
1.00
.per can
per can, 25c and
.per lb.
.5 cans foi
The “Chorister” is laid up this week
with a sprained ankle and a hazy mem
ory. lie attempted to climb that pole,
but some enemy had greased it, and the
Chorister fell back with a “silent” thud.
Next week he hopes to be out, and he
proposes to enlighten folks on the perils
of pole climbing. He may also touch
on the mysteries of “Hothouse” Ellis’
tonsorial exhibitions, and may throw a
few kinks into that long-legged Crane
posing, goose-like, as a real sourdough.
JHIS INTERESTS YOU!
We are the largest wood dealers in Tanana.
Therefore we can demand the best the market
affords. You reap the benefit of our buying.
WOOD of all lengths, birch and spruce.
Leave Orders at Blacksmith Shop.
BURNYEAT & DEHN
ALBERT G. STAMM
Attorney at Law
Draws Papers.
Takes Ceases.
r.
\
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Does Collecting.
Fees Reasonable.
NEWS BUILDING
TANANA, ALASKA
TANANA PERSONALS.
Geo. Vautier left last week for Grant
creek to look after his mining interests :
there.
Mr. Nichols arrived from Rampart, !
Sunday, coming down river. It took him :
four days, the same time it takes the j
mail via Hot Springs. He is receiving
medical treatment here.
A load of goods for Isaac Bros, at Idit- J
arod City, passed through Tanana from j
Fairbanks late last week. Meat for \
Waechter Bros, in the Iditarod also i
passed through town.
Hans Engeseth, who was a member of
Cox’s army, has taken Jack Hunne
well’s place at the Grand hotel.
Captain Crane, of the Martha Clow,
accompanied by his wife and two other
women, passed through Tanana last
week, going to the Iditarod. A lineman
coming up river this week reports that
Mrs. Crane fell into an open place on i
the river near Gold Mountain. She was
rescued with difficulty.
Armstrong, the miner who has been
cooking for Peter Jepsen on Sullivan
creek, was in town this week on a visit.
Jack Pinkham and George Stearns
were in Tanana this week to get the re
mainder of their supplies which they
are taking to the Old Man country. Pete
Pembleton, their partner, did not re- |
turn to town.
Peter Conta, brother of the Vault
creek operators, passed through Tanana j
recently, on his way to the Iditarod.
Arctic Brotherhood.
Camp Gibbon, No. 25, meets every
Monday evening at 8:30, at the new A. !
B. hall, Tanana. Visiting member cor
dially invited to attend.
GEORGE BEMIS,
DR. M’GINNIS, Arctic Chief.
Recorder.
WOOD! WOOD!
Best Quality
All Lengths
Prompt Delivery
Prices Reasonable
JOHN REILLY
Leave orders at Vachon’s or News office
THE SOCIAL CENTER
of the City is the
Tanana Bar
They All Go There
MICKY WOODS, Host
MELOZI RIVER
ROADHOUSE
On Melozi Portage
Between Corning and Melozi
King and Silver Salmon for Sale,
by pound orton.
EDWARD 0. LINT, - Prop.
^Wines and Liquors
AT A
BARGAIN
Whisky, quarts, - - $1.50 to $4.00
In bulk, - - - $0 to $15 a gallon
THIS IS NOT BOOTLEG WHISKY
TOWER BAR
JOE ANICICH,
% Proprietor
To avoid disappointment, see that you
leave your orders for Christinas presents
early.—Geo. Bemis, the live jeweler.