E. L HOLT
Candidate for Territorial Senate
(SHORT TERM)
Who believes that a Probate rode
should he enacted that does not per
mit the estates of decedents to be
ahsorlsd by the courts, or by ad
ministration. and at a minimum of
LOCAL NEWS
FATHER POST TO RETURN
TO NOME PA STORAGE
Father Post, who has been station
ed at the Hot Springs Mission, will
exchange posts with Father F. A.
Ruppert. Father Ruppert will
leave for the springs as soon as
Father Post arrives via dogmoblle.
The exchange of posts is bnt a
temporary arrangement for the pur
pose of giving each reverend gen
tleman the opportunity to benefit
by a change of scenes and duties.
ARRIVAL OF VESSELS
PORT OF NOME
Victoria arrived from St. Michael
September 16th.
Amy arrived from East Cape 21st
Jewel Guard arrived from Solo*
mon Sept. 21st.
Teddy Hear arrived from Arctic
waters Sept. 22.
Chukotsk arrived from Arctic
waters Sept. 22.
Just Received Complete Line
GENTS FURNISHINGS
SHOES AND HATS
We Sell Our Goods At
Outside Prices
Come and convince yourself
J. SEIDENVER6
Location Formerly Kirstan Bros. Emporium
WHY OUR BREAD 1
Business is steadily
increasing is because
of the Superior Quality
of our Bread.
Meals 50 cts. up
WHISTLE
^ CAFE AND BAKERY .
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
FULL LINK OF TOBACCOS
AND IMPORTED TURKISH CIGARETTES.
ALSO A FULL LINE OF SOFT DRINKS.
Dan’s Place
JOHN LAND Tailor
Suits made to order
Repairing, Pressing and Cleaning
srawM nAn.HEn Httiri'Kif
TO CORDOVA
The steam hammer used by the
Engineers in constructing the Jet
ties and revetment, at the Nome
Snake River Harbor, is being dis
mantled and will be shipped on the
Valdez to Cordova.
DIRECT COMMUNICATION
WITH FAIRBANKS
According to a telegram from
Capt. C. L. Burk head direct radio
communication between Fairbanks
and Nome will now prevail. On
Sunday morning the regular direct
communication will be inaugurated.
HAMMON COMPANY SKLMNG
OIL TO PUBLIC
Manager H. R. Edwards states
that the Hammon Gold Fields has
sufficient fuel oil for its own use
and will sell the surplus to those
desiring to avail themselves of this
opportunity. Not only can the oil
be purchased but the price is below
that formerly charged.
J. HAMYLN TO
REMAIN IN NOME
J. J. Hamyln has decided to re
main in Nome for the winter and
accordingly has sent for his wife
and son. who will arrive from San
Francisco on the next sailing of the
Victoria.
Mr. Hamyln will take an active
interest in the Miners & Merchants
Bank of Nome.
VICTORIA ARRIVALS
FROM ST. MICHAEL
When the Victoria arrived from
St. Michael last Saturday the surf
was so rough that regular means eS
bringing them ashore were abandon
ed and the following passengers
were brought ashore by the Coast
Guard launch: Mrs. A. S. Evans.
Pauline Benedict. Richard Depue
Peter Begaroff. Alex Johnson. Mary
Begarotf. Ttobt. Swan. J. G. K. fan -
asaint. L. W Fromm. T. A. Powers
Cus Bernes. < a.rl Albertson.
EXTENSION OF TIME
GRANTED RIVER DREDGING
The engineer department, reanz
ing the many difficulties confronting
the dredgers of the Nome Snake
River Harbor, have graciously gran1
ed until the close of navigation to
the contractors to complete the
dredging of the harbor channel.
The recommendation for exten
sion of time has been approved by
the Head Office at Juneau and the
contractors will exert every effort
tc complete the work this season.
Messrs. Keenan and associates
have completed the repair work on
the Suction dredge and as soon as
the boat can be pulled in to the
channel further work will progress.
NEW OFFICE DEPUTY
ARRIVES FROM NENANA
Bob Toussaint arrived on the Vic
from St. Michael to which place he
came from Xenana. where he has
been for some years.
Mr. Toussaint will become th‘2
office deputy in the local U. S. Mar
shal’s office, ta. .rg the place uo*v
filled by Elmer Retd who will leave
for the States oi: the last sailing of
the Victoria.
While in Nenana Bob was not
only ye local scribe on the Nenana
News but city clerk and magis'r.ve
The Nugget wishes Mr. Houssalnt j
welcome and hopes that he will fiud j
Nome a pleasant place to reside
WHALES AND WALRUS
CAUGHT AT NOME
Early this week Ben Nygren suc
cessfully landed five white whales
in nets set by him in the vicinity
of the White Barn on East Front
Natives caught a large walrus on
the spit Just west of the jetty. Ny
gren. instead of sending the hides
to the outside market will cut the
entire carcasses to be used for dog
feed. As this meat has a market
value of five cents per pound Ben
will realize a handsome profit from
bis catch.
The natives will convert their
catch into food and clothing.
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NTUKK AKKlVEH AT HOME OP
MR. ft MRS. MIKE WALSH
On last Saturday night. Sept. 16,
a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Walsh. The little stranget
weighed nine pounds and Dr. Welch
reports both mother and child are
progressing nicely.
MURDER TRIAL POSTPONED
UNTIL NEXT YEAR
In the matter of the U. S. vs. Nick
Ozendoff, a murder charge, the
case was set over until next year.
The government went to consider
able expense to bring witnesses and
officials from St. Michael to partici
pate in this case, , but upon their ar
rival it was found that the defen
dant. who is confined in the Federal
jail, has not fully recovered from
his attack of erysipelas, and so the
case was continued until next year’s
term of court.
EXTREMELY LOW WATER
CATCHES MANY SMALL
CRAFT IN RIVER
The heavy north wind has blown
| out the Bering Sea water to such
an extent that the lowest water for
[ many years is the result. Follow
I ing this condition many small
schooners are caught in Snake river
and are unable to get out to sea.
The following vessels are in the
river harbor:
Jewel Guard, New York, Dayton.
White Mountain, Spider. Sawtooth.
Excelip, Amy. Mayflower, Trader,
U-455 Hope, oil barge, one lighter
and Allan’s small lighter.
The New York is being outfitted
for a trip to Siberia, destination
The White Mountain is hauled up
on the beach and placed in winter
quarters.
The Allan barge is being repaired
and will take a load of empty drums
tr Safety, where they will be employ
ed to raise the Olga so that the boat
can be repaired.
CAlJi FOR BIDS
Rids will be received for painting
the second floor of the New Hospital
building. Ilids will close Saturday,
September 23, at <1 p. m. Right to
reject any and all bids is reserved.
For information ami specification in
quire of the undersigned.
W. F. BALDWIN
CHICKEN DINNER
With lettuce and Tomatoes.
ICE CREAM
SUNDAY.—AT BAHLK E’S
ATTENTION PLEASE—Before
going Outside leave your address at
the Nugget office and have the
Weekly Nugget sent to you in the
States. Keep in touch with Nome
affairs by subscribing for the Home
Town Paper.—$1.00 per mpnth.
FOR SALE
Three room furnished house for
sale at a bargain. Inquire of J. J.
Mitchell at Coast Guard Station.
DREDGE FOR SALE
f 2,/z foot Bucket Dredge in good
condition. If sold within 30 days,
95,000 will buy this dredge with
full equipment.
FRANK HALL.
DENTAL DISEASE AND
ITS CAUSE.
More thun Ninety per cent of all
Dentist %vork is absolutely prevent
able. The chief cause of Dental disp
ense lies in the decomposition of
mucuous and waste which lies in the
fleshy parts of the mouth.
KEEP YOUR TEETH HEALTHY—
DENTAL HYG1RNEHT.
ANABEL FROM M.
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C. L. miLI
HARDWARE
SUIT CASES AT COST *8 and ap
TRUNKS (anyone, any klnd)$15.
STAMPED USOURHH TSe
HAND Mewing Machines SIS.
Pacific Mining Whorrels fil.TS
BARGAINS ON tl<mm BELTING
ELECTRIC LAMPS. BATTERIES,
ETC.. SHIP CHANDLERS, BTC.
RVERXTHraa AT HOLT’S
Fnrnitufw Aim oat Olsen Away.
HOLT'S NEW STORE
Telephone Mala 11.
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Trank Martin
(LEADING FUR DEALER)
RAW KI RS AND MADE UI» GARMENTS.
LARGE STOCK OF MUKLUKS AND PARKAS.
RAW MATERIAL FOR PARKAS; WOLF & WOLVERINE SKINS.
ORDERS TAKEN FOR MANUFACTURED GARMENTS.
CURIOS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
WE PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR RAW FURS.
Hudson Bay Fur Co.
OF SEATTLE
FRANK MARTIN, Agent.
RAW FURS ANO SKINS
BOUGHT AT MARKET VA LUES BY
JOHN S. FELKEL
J. H. BLEISTEIX INC.
A. JAECKEL & CO.
COMMISSION BROKER, (Representative)
OF NEW YORK.
OLAF SWENSON & COMPANY. SEATTLE, WASH.
For Sale Cheap
Boston Steam Laundry plant
and equipment.
For particulars inquire
W. J. ROWE
Arctic Bakeru. Candy Store
and Ice Cream Parlor
(THK HOME OP SWEETS AND I GOOD PLACE TO EAT.)
FIRST CLASS BAKERY PRODUCTS'
SOURDOUGH HOTCAKE8 FROM 7 a. n. to 12 nooa.
WE SERVE HILL'S BROS. COFFEE
GOOD MEALS TO NINE p. M.
FRESH ICE CREAM DAILY
SOFT DRINKS. HOME MARE CANDY
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CARL PORATH, PraRriMoi
Horse Harness, Dog Harness
And Accessories
Wagons, Cutters, Sleighs
Sled Hickory
W. H. CAMERON,
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