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MCGRATH, ALASKA. APR. , 1922
Telegraphic Ticks.
Seattle.—Frederick A. Arnold, pres
ident and founder of Seattle’s Borrowed
Time Club, passed away this afternoon,
at the age of 95.
Seattle—Thomas B. Cole was today
elected superintendent of Seattle
schools, to succeed Superintendent
Cooper, resigned.
Los Angeles.—Charles B., the son of
Maud Ball ington . Booth, head of the
Volunteers of America, was found in
sane here, today.
Belgrade.—Continuous heavy earth
shocks are occurring throughout Ser
bia. One hundred houses have been
destroyed during the last three days.
Manila.—Miss Katherine Thompson,
■of Wilmington, Del., aad Second Lieu
tenant Osborne Wood, son of Governor
General Leonard Wood, were uaat'-ied
here Sunday^"*^
Seattle.—Capt. H. C. Thomas, com
mander of the trans-Pacific liner We
natchee, formerly master of various
ships in the Alaska trade, died todav
•aboard the Wenatchee, in Manila bay.
Seattle.—Charles Cowan, rich Se
attleite, who donated Cowen Para to
the city, was today made defendant in
a suit brought by his wife, who asks
for maintenance and a division of his
fortune.
The dance given at Clough Hall Sat
nrday night proved a most enjoyable
affair. The music, provided by Mr.
•and Mrs. •Kobert Lowrie, was the big
drawing card, the floor being crowded
with the merry throng until a late
•hour. A second dance, on Monday
■evening, with the same music, was also
■largely attended.
Arthur Berry left Berry Landing a
■couple of days ago for Anchorage, tak
ing with him his little daughi'' , Miss
:Snookie. fer medical treatment, made
■necessary by tonsillar trouble.
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IO those who will be in need
A of dental services, will say
it is ruy ^intention to return
North on the first boat landing
at Bethel, early in July, and
later will visit McGrath, Ta
cotna, Ophir, Flat and all other
places heretofore covered.
During my stay on the Out
side it is my intention to take
an up-to-date course in Optom
etry, my purpose being to return
North prepared to test the eyes
of all those in need of this spe
cial attention, as well as to sup
ply accurate lenses and other
optical requirements.
C. D. Carter, D. D.S.
Mail Bids Asked for 4
Round Trips. McGrath
to Tacotna, in Summer
Mrs; I). E. Clough, McGrath post
master, yesterday received from Mail
Clerk Wetzler, at Nenana, a request
for bids for carrying mail between
McGrath and Tacotna. consisting of
one round trip per month, during June,
July, August and September.
E. M. Whelan was an arrival Mon
day from Nixon, to which place he and
Charlie Mespelt returned from An
chorage a few days ago. Dolph Mes
pelt, wha went to Anchorage with his
brother, Charles, is still in Anchorage.
Peter Carlson, Ophir merchant, was in
the hospital when Mr. Whelan left, but
tfiera was every indication that he
would be away from the institution
within a couple of days. Olaf Waagen
was still under the doctor’s care, but
expected to return here over the trail.
Mr. and Mrs W. A. Vinal were to
have left Anchorage on the 4th, yester
day, for this place, according to late
arrivals. _
Andrew Hanson, after a visit of a
couple of days in McGrath, departed
yesterday for Flat.
Harding Makes Plea
I for ‘Frank and Will
ing Obedience to Law’
Washington, April 3.—“The-chinch
can render no higher service at this
time than to put forth Its utmost influ
ence in behalf of frank and willing
obedience to the law of the land,"
President Harding declared in an ad
dress before the Bible Class of Calvary
Baptist Church, last night.
Foster Found Guilty of ,Murder.
Seattle, April 3.—Robert U. Pos
ter, a former Alaskan, was last night
found guilty of murder ia the second
degree in killing Mrs. Mary Bushnell,
his mother-in-law.
Barry Agoff and Dan Sagoff, both of
whom left for Anchorage early in the
winter, arrived here Monday on their
way to Plat.
Death of John T. Reed.
Seattle.—John T. Reed, former dep
uty clerk of court at Nome and at Ju
neau. and later United States commis
sioner at Hvder, died here today. Mr.
Reed was recently relieved as commis
sioner at Hyder by John W. Prarae
and moved south to Seattle. He was
well known throughout the Territory.
Fishermen Must Pay School Tax.
Ketchikan.—“This year the Terri
tory is going after the territorial tax,”
said.E..L., Aunt,’’ collector. “This will
not affect* the southeastern as much as
it will the Bering sea fishermen. About
2500 non-resident fishermen go up there
every year, and five dollars from each
of them roll make a considerable dif
ference in the treasury. A representa
tive .of the treasurer’s office will be
there this year to see that the money
is collected.”
PROFESSIONAL
W. F. Green—
M. D..1D. D. S.
Gfli.ee: cGS-t/i. Aaa.
Albrecht and Taylor
Gko. W. Albrecht, Iditarod, Alaska
Chas. E. Taylor, Seattle, Wash.
Practice in all the Courts.
Seattle Law Office: L. C. Smith Bldg
Elliott 1642.
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I Want Your Mailorder Business
Why send to the States when you can buy cheaper from me ?
1 pay all postage and stand behind everything I sell.
John R Stetson Hats, No. 1 and Boss. F. A. Patrick Clothing, Caps and Socks
Stanfield, Medlieott, Stephenson, Wright and Cooper Underwear,
Unions and Two-Piece.
Packard, Crossett and Netileton Shoes. Ball Band, Eureka, U. S., Hippreas- artdtiold
Seal Shoepacs and Hip Boots.
No dealer can beat my prices. Personal attention to Mail Orders
DONALD L. McGINNIS
Clothier and Haberdasher. The House of Quality, Fair Dealing and; Stand
ard Merchandise.
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