Fort Wrangel news., 1898-07-13
THE FORT WRANGEL NEWS.
A Grist of the Weeks Local News Disted Up for the Special Benefit of Our
 Readers by News Reporters.

Several new coons have come to town.
 The gentle rain paid visit to earth today.
 We understand the Mist is to go down sound permanently.
 G. H. Edsen is making reputation as a halihut fisher.
 Mosquito dope, a sure preventative At Wrangel Drug Co.
 The steamer Mist took short spin on the bay last evening"
 Steamer Mcconnell went up the Stikeen yesterday morning.
 Headquarters for fireworks at the Hunt Grocery Co, ;}22 Front Street.
 Harry Day has so far recovered that he vas down in the bar room last Mon day.
 Dr. Pillsbury has the gasoline launch Myrtle on the beach at the saw mill for repairs.
 The Stikeen Chief is waiting for tug and upon its arrival will leave for St. Michaels.
 Wilson X Sylvester have enclosed two pieces of tide lands near the saw mill for log booms.
 j. A. Hunter left Monday on pros pecting trip mp the coast. He will re turn ill a few weeks.
 The scoW Garnet is being loaded with lumber by Wilson X Sylvester for an other trip to Juneau.
 Key. A, Stark works hard with his hands day times and breaches every night on Front street.
 Rev. Mir. Pickles. Methodist preach CT from Tacoma, held services i'll the opera house last Sunday.
 Charley Jennings, formerly engineer on the Elwood. returned from Nancou- y0r on the Seattle Friday last
 Bro. Sawyer has collection of rock in front of his place that he guarantees will run sixteen ounces to the pound
 Don't forget to read the change of the ad. of Case < Wilson in this issue. It it something new in Fort Wrangel.
 All claims against the Young Mems Christian Association of this city should be presented to Dr. Thwing at once.
 Ed Barnes residence was on fire Sat urday and the building was saved by prompt action. \ part of the roof was burned.
 The Hunt Grocery Co, 322 Front street, is still headquarters for oranges, lemons, fresh vegetables and choice groceries.
 The two Captains Gray. Captain Jen- wife were boat party last Sunday to Shoemaker bay.
 Steamer Glenora, her tackle, apparel and furniture was libelcd last week by Dunsmuir X Sons. The amount claim ed by plaintiffs is S51O.OO.
 J. C. O'Reilly. the stove merchant stepped on nail last week and was laid up d few days, but happily escaped lockjaw. He is all right now.
 Mrs. Sulley, of the Cottage Bakery, is a mind reader, and there is no doubt of it. She knew the News boys were hun gry and sent up splendid cake.
 Capt. Goss, of the steamer Tees WAS recently presented with knife having a corkscrew attachment, by some Sal vation lassies, who were passengers.
 Mr. r. II. Worlock, the manager for the Canadian Development company at this place, returned from the Sound country with the Tartar last Sunday night.
 George Clark went to Ketchikan the first of the week to be gone for some time on prospecting tour. His party is going down in two-masted schoon- CT. We hope he will strike it rich.
 We regret to say that Mrs. McKinnon has been quite ill for week past. Mrs. McKinnon has hosts of trends in Fort Wrangel to sympathiZe with her and hope for a speedy and complete re- covery.
 Mr. w. J. Gillis made this office a pleasant call and entertained the force with a vivid description of the wonders of the Klondike. Mr. Gillis has been inside and can give the tenderfoot a great many useful pointers.