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Entered »9 second-class matter August
3#th, 1925, at the Post Oifice at
Tokotna, Alaska, under the
Act oJildarcMi 3, 1873;
TOKOTNA, ALASKA. JUNE 27, 1925
Alaska Notes
’Gleanings From Territorial ;
< Exchanges. ;
The Royal Canadian air force, in
tonjilnotion with the topographical
survey branch of the Canadian depart
ment of interior, is scheduled to make
• photographic survey of the Stewart
section during the summer, according
to information received at Hyder.-■ The
dispatch is of considerable interest
©wing to the fmct that it states that the
Stewart-Hvaer railway terminal pro
posal' is one of the principal- factors in
inducing the government to secure
photographs of the Stewart and ad
jacent areas through which the pro
posed road would extend. In explana
Sion of this phase ef the survey pro
posal the message said: “OwiDg?toJ
the Portland canal ruining develop
ments and the agitation to make
Stewart the terminus of a transconti
nental railway system tappiog the
Peace river district and the Groundhog
coal country, the photographs willj
prove of great interest, especially in
aett ling a controversy to whether it
is foasible to build a railway from the
Bear river to the Nass upper waters.”
Frank Reid, in Anchorageafew days
ago, stated that his company would
•tart on its power project in the near
future, desprte the refusal of the Sew
ard voters to grant them a charter
The proposition embraces the expend
ing of nearly 3200.000 for dam. gener
ators and power lines, and will give the
PIONEER
Machine, Black
smithfand
Sheet Metal Work
All Kinds of Repairs
Stoves Built
and Repaired
Robt. EL Lowrie
Tnkotna, Alaska
railroad belt cheap power and light.
Generators turning but $<?0 revolutions
per minute will be used, and it is esti
mated that 25,000 horsepower - will'i ba
developed. _
The recent order abolishing all!
passes on the government railroad ‘has
hit a number of departments quite
hard, as the bureau of public roads,
road commission, biological and game
wardens must now buy a ■ ticket’ when
they travel, making heavy inroads
their funds for the summer
It is reported that the New England
Fish Com pan v has succeeded in secur
ing title to the old graveyard at Kodiak,
the relatives-of those interested agree
ing to removal of the bodies to a new
site.' It is not known bow 300a the
company will build, but it is- believed
operations will start this year.
f
Valden had another disastrous fire a
few week3 ago, the third in the past
eleven years. Come ten buildings wei®
burned, including the Copper Block
hotel and bar, laundry, drug store,
garage. Mother Hill’s two story resi
dence and lodging house, and several
cottages._
A bronse tablet bearing the names
of 71 Yukoners who "fell in the world
war was placed in'Miuto Park at Daw
con, reoently. The heads of the screws
holding the tablet to the monument are
covered with' smaH caps, with th®
maple leaf imprinted upon them.
It is reported that Df. NewhaH, su
perintendent of tbe Jesse Lee Home a:
Unaiaska, has been assignee to Point
Barrow and will leave soon for that far
north poinfc ‘ He has been in charge oj
the home av-Unataska for many years
The Halfway roadhouse, located on
the Chatanika-Circie trail, was ds
stroyed by fire last month. It was
owned and operated by Jesse Brown.
A rdefeciive ■ ciue' was given as tbe
cause of the fire.
Joe Sale, ipioneer Kougarok miner;
was found dead in his oabin some weeks
ago when friends visited his home. He
was last seen alive on December 22, but
his calendar was scratched up to Xmax
day. > _______
After nearly 21 years of continuous
service, tbs Arthur Yates hospital at
Ketchikan1 has closed its doors. Tbe
hospital was under tbe jurisdiction of
the Episcopal Board of Missions.
A new cannery will be constructed
at Murphy’s Point on the Kvichak
river. The building will be unique-in
that it will be-all steel, with no wood
whatever in its construbtion.
The Evan Jones coal mine at Jones
villa closed down temporarily, a few
days ago. ■ °ne of the stockholders said
tbe closedown was due to overproduc
tion.
Kodiak looks for one of the most
prosperous seasons in its history this
summer A large number of new busi
nesses have been established.
Lee H. Landis and John H. Hughes,
formerly connected with the Alaska
railroad , are now located in San Fran -
cisco. __
Seldovia has taken on a new lease of
life and is booming, the town having
not enough houses to accommodate
newcomers. __
J. E. Ellis has been appointed col
lector of customs-at Fortymile, reliev
ing F. H. Fmiaison, who will return to
Dawson.
Trappers around Da wood had a good
season the past winter, mueh fur being
taken which was sold at a high price.
Fonr new settlers from Germanv ar
rived Id McCarthy recently, and will
locate there.
An English lord is coming north this
1 year to hunt at Pavlof Bay.
Science and Invention.
Aitaigh explosive that has been in
vented in Brazil does cot emit g ^ts i.»
injure persons using it.
A .German has invented a device that
blows corks from bottles as a tube con
nected to an air pump is forced under
them. _
A scientist 10 Japan is said to have
discovered a method of extracting pure
iron from iron dust and crude iron, etc.
The principle is that of electrical dis
solution _
Tons of dried flies, u»ed in the mak
ing of paints, are imported to England
from Cuba and Mexico. They are real
ly cochineal insects, and yield scarlet
and crimsonlike dyes.
Among- the Missing.
Inquiry has been received at the
governor's office, Juneau, concerning
the whereabouts of John Kadigan, who
came to Alaska 2J years ago. He was
last heard from in the viciDity of Ram
part in the spring of 1904, when he ad
vised that he was leaving for home. It j
is stated that he discovered a gold j
creek which he named Windsor creek. J
His present age would be 47.or 48. In
formation concerning him is sought by
his relatives. Eis niece. Miss Rbea R.
Winters, 159 Livingstoo avenue. New
Brunswick, N. J., should be notified of
acv knowledge concerning him.
Inquiry fcas also come to the gov
ernor's office for information concern
ing BhiJlip Long Wilson, born and
raised in Farmington, Mo., now about
50 years-of age, and thought to have
come to Alaska about the year 15*17.
Information is wanted by his aged
mother. Any facts concerning him
sborld1 be sent to the governor’s office,
Juneau, Alaska.
I
PROFESSIONAL
Mrs. Jean McLean
Notary Public
Tokotua, Alaska
Albrecht and Taylor
LAWYERS
George W. Albrecht,
Iditarod, Alaska,
Charles E. Taylor,
Fairbanks, Alaska.
Practice in all Courts.
J. H. McLean
Tokotna
Ladies’ Furnishings
Arctics Felt Slippers
King'lsiand Muklufe
Mild-Cured Ham
and Bacon}
Star Ham 45c JBaeon 50o
'Oregon City
Mackinaw Coats
Hood Rubber Pacs
Leather Vests
Coal Oil Plenty of Gas
Tokotna
Pool Hall
Ice Cream
All kinds of Soft -
Drinks >
Stationery
Notions,. Etc. .
Where Oldtimers
Congregate
Jack Mutchler
Proprietor
B. & E. Store
McOrtith-A i&ka
. Arriving on1 first -»boats
will be a1 complete as
sortmentof me very
best goods, con- in
sisting of
Groceries ;
Hardware •:
Miners’ Supplies'
of All Kinds";
Ladies Furnishings
Salmon Netting
Furs Hought
A. R. Eldridge
McGrath Pool Hall
George Mutchler, Proprietor •
Cigars,Tobaccos, Candies, fruits
Old-Timers" Popular Resort
Geo. W. Hoffman
Pioneer Trader of the Kuakokwim Valley
Napamute, Alaska
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Good Prices for Your Fur
.'I
Larson Roadhouse
Best of Home Cooked Meals. Prompt Attention
New Dog Houses.
Frank Larson - - Proprietor ‘
ALASKA RIVERS NAVIGATION
COMPANY
Operating Light Draught Steamers
On the Kuskokwim.
Capt. Wallace Langley, Manager.
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