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Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
RICH SULPHUR CREEK.

Sulphur creek, in the Klondike, which for long time was thought to be inferior ground, is surprising the old timers with the richness of it's out put. Claim 46, on this stream, is now known as the richest in the world, pro- ducing on an average $36,O00 per day. The pay streak is 15 feet wide and ex- tends the whole width of the creek, distance of over 100 feet. The average of bucket is S6 and 6OOO buckets are handled every day. This is at the rate of S13, ,1O4,O00 a year, on the basis of considering every day in the year a working day.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04

Last Sunday night drunken row on the beach resulted in several arrests and two Indians were sentenced to do time for and 10 days for participat- ing.
 Judge Johnson was a passenger from Sitka on the Cottage City on his way to the Sound. The Judges resignation has been accepted and he was ready to start when the word reached him.
 The resignation of Judge Johnson has been accepted to take effect on the 3lst ut. His successor Judge Brown has not yet qualified. This leaves the District of Alaska, temporarily without Judge.
 Mr. G. Roene has purchased the lo5 on Front street next to Lindstrom's store. He will build a slip on the water front from which to float his water bi- cycle.
 Sam Gius' new opera house will be under course of construction in short time. The piles were driven last week and the plans are completed ready for bids.
 s. Blum 6 Co.,, Juneau, are showing the best values in Dress goods you have ever seen. Their line at 25c and soc per yard is very large, and cannot be excel led in quality and price.
 The Lone Fisherman missed the o'clock trip last Saturday afternoon on account of some unfinished repairs to her engine. The passengers were brought over ID a row boat.
 If you are a smoker remember that the genuine Marguerits igars have a union mark which is the unmistakable Blue Label. When you smoke that ci- gar, call for the Blue Label every time.
 The big chimney at the old chlorona- tion works at Treadwell is being lower ed few feet at the top. The chemicals used have destroyed the mortar, and the topis being taken off for safety.
 Rev. c. M. Irwin and wife arrived on the last Cottage City. The Doctor preached one of his eloquent sermons to a good sized audience in the Friends Church, last Sunday afternoon.
 The Douglas News Depot has for sale some Alaska Souvenir cards, B in a pack, each card bearing an Alaska scene. Douglas City and Treadwell are not omitted and the collection is very interesting.
 The tug Pilot came to port at Tread we'll wharf Sunday morning with the bark Richard III in tow, loaded with i 17OO tons of coal. The Richard III will go down light. The Colorado is expect l ed in soon to take the sulphates,
 For up-to-date Clothing go to the TreadweIl store They have just receiv- | ed a large consignment of Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing of the latest styles and patterns, also complete line of Hats in all the new shapes, at the low est prices.
 Mrs. D. E. Landsberg and children, left on the Cottage City for Seattle. They will be missed in Douglas City where they have many friends who wish them happiness and health where ever they may go. Mr. Landsberg will remain in Donclas for the present.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04

Said a great Congregational preacher To hen, you're beautiful creature.
 The hen just for that
 Laid three eggs in his hat; And thus did the Henry Ward Beecher
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04

Haines is taking the glory away from Skagway, receiving ten to one as much freight as the city called the "Gate to the Klondike" receives.
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04

Book Store, Juneau.
 The very latest in Dress goods just received at Frank Bach's
 For Men Boys and Children Cloth ing 70 to c. A. Liudstrom's.
 Just arrived new silk waists, Silks and Velvets at Lindstrom's.
 Mrs. McKanua will now receive the News regularly every week.
 Extra copies of the News on sale at the Douglas News Depot.
 The News will go to Mrs. Landsberg at her home in Seattle, Wash.
 Mir. James CottrelI ordered the News delivered at his home last week.
 Feusfs General repair shop has nov ed to the Yukon Hotel building.
 Attend the Grand Millinery Opening at Kaufman Bros. next Monday.
 Miss Maggie Shotter returned last Saturday from visit at Seattle.
 All this fol-de-rol about the Puerto Rico taxes makes AIaskans awful tired. Judge Bach has ornamented the front of his store building with handsome new sign.
 Mir. George Burford and Miss Lillie Clark of Juneau were Island visitors last Sunday.
 Mir. .L. Blumenthal and wife start ed last Thursday morning for visit on Puget Sound.
 Jack CottreII is now at Ketchikan and it is reported that he has made a good find in that locality.
 Mackintoshes for Ladies' and Men in large assortments at c. A. Lind strom's at popular prices.
 Judge Bach of Douglas represents the only judicial authority in this neck of the woods at present.
 Mr. Walter Gould the obliging sales man at Bach's store came in and sub scribed for the News last week.
 Mir. John Feusi's quarters became too small for his business and he has nov, ed into the old Yukon Hotel building. The Cottage City came in from the South last Friday night and unloaded great piles of goods for our merchants. Rev. RepIogIe came in last week and ordered copy of the News sent each week to Mir. E. $, Churchill, Pine City, B. c.
 Mr. c. A. Week, who has been visiting in San Francisco since last cember, returned to Treadwell on the Cottage City.
 Good Wallpaper at 15c per double Roll at S. Blum G5 Co.,, Juneau. Look at the variety of patterns they are showing.
 Jaeger the Steam Laundry man of Juneau has machine for ironing shirt bands that sets them up just like they are when new.
 An immense stock of Ladies Silk and Wool waists, Elder down wrappers and Jackets just received at Bach's store. Call and see them.
 Skirts, Jackets, Capes and Dresses cleaned by the Steam Process" are more like new than any other method of cleaning leaves them.
 Frank Bach has been getting in great piles of spring goods, you can find what you want at his store Call and examine the new arrivals.
 The name and picture of Henry Clay on every box of cigars that bears that name. Try them. They are made by McGuirk & Go. of Juneau.
 A free entertainment every night this week, is the drawing card at the Stand ard Music Hall. Prof. L. F. Kline has charge, and is giving a good show.
 Those people who are raising such a howl about taxing Puerto Ricans should be forced to live in Alaska 9 while and they would get used to it.
 The funeral of Gaapriel Maxi, who was found dead on the beach last Wed nesday morning, was held Thursday
Douglas Island news., 1900-04-04
The Douglas Island News
THE LOCAL FIELD.

Items of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Ben-
 cit of Our Readers.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
300 Reward.G&1OO,

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease. requires a constitutional treat
actne Il
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the constitu-
The proprietors have so much faith in it's cura-
tive powers, that they offer one Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list Of testimonials. Address :. 1
-! 1T F. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo o.
Sold by druggists, 75c :"
HalFs FamflyR lis are the best:as, ., ~ ~,
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

A special coach attached to No. 5.
the west bound Fargo local on the
Northern Pacific Tuesday noon, con-
tanned a pleasure seeking party of
about twenty-five people. They
termed themselves the ''Riceville
Fishing club, and were from Riceville,
Iowa. Their car was decorated with
several banners. They were bound for
Mi1te Laos Iake VIII they viii EN-
deavor to have good time as long as
the fishing and hunting lasts.=St:
Cloud Journal: Press. : ;
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Ed. Cilley and Sid Cravens, who
have been threshing in the vicinity Of
Green lake, were in the village the
first of the week, having finished all
the jobs in that eighborhood. They
expect to take their machine to the
district west of town the latter part Of
this week. They have had excellent
luck so far this season and report that
the yield in the Green lake neighbour
hood was very good, some wheat yield.
ing % bushels of No. per acre.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The Ladies Of the. Maccabees will
give dance atthe Jesmer opera house
Friday evening", Sept. Il, and have
engaged Gallichios orchestra to fur
nish the music. A splendid time is
anticipated and everybody is cordially
invited. The ladies are capital enter
tainers and no one can afford to miss
their party. '$..s 1.', .s...s1%
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
Editors Awful Plight.

F. M. Higgins, editor Seneca (Ills.,)
-Neacs, was afflicted for years with piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve the
best in the world. He writes, two boxes
wholly cured him. Infallible for piles.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by
G. A. Jack druggist ! ~
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Willie Norling, son of Erick Nor
ling, OF Wyanette, died Monday morn
Ing OF consumption after an illness
lasting about year. He was young
man about 20 years of age and was
universally respected.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Il. B. Jesmer and E. M. Chapman
returned Monday evening from Her.
man where they have been on shoot
ing trip for the past week. They re.
port prairie chickens very scarce, but
there was good shooting on local ducks
and they came home satisfied with
their vacation.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

At a business meeting of the men,
bership of the Congregational church
last Tuesday evening. call was ex-
tended to Rev. j. K. Shuts, of Camp
bell, at a salary Of $500 and parsonage.
Rev. Shuts is a married man about A
years OF age and is a graduate of the
Union Theological Seminary. He has
been preaching for twenty years and
has had charges at Peru and Lemoile,
ILL.,, and Parkersburg and Chester
Centre, Iowa. If he accepts the call
he will probably take up the work
here Oct. !. ,. ...:. '|-'
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The mail contractors had a man
around these parts during the past
week looking up the condition of the
different routes. They expect that
one of their lines will be discontinued
If the rural free delivery is secured.
and there is every prospect that it will
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Lew Steadman returned from Mon
tana Tuesday evening where he has
been employed on Andrew Fairs rail-
road contract. He says Andrew has
been doing we'll this year and is now
going to Kalispel where he has secured
a contract to construct canal during
the winter.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Miss Huff invites the ladies OF
Princeton and vicinity to attend her
annual fall millinery opening on
Thursday, Sept. 13. When you come
to Princeton to attend the fair she will
be glad to have you call and inspect
her beautiful line of fall headwear.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

, The Princeton Brick Co. broke a
record last week when it turned out
66,50O brick. The Princeton yards are
equipped with the best machinery and
the managers are ali old brick men
and understand how to make every
moment count.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
Fall Openinp,

Miss Anna Sadley invites the ladies
of Princeton and vicinity to the open
ing of her fall and winter millinery
Thursday, Sept. 13. Everything new
and up-to-date. Also a full line of
Belongs mbroidery silks and stamped
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

About sixty sample trunks we're un-
loaded at this station Saturday even
ing, which gives some idea of the busi-
ness OF the travelling men in town the
first of the week. =
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

W, H.. Thompson, of Blue Hill, is
supplying the Princeton market with
some excellent melons this season.
He has given the UNION force several
samples and they are willing to swear
they are as good as those they used to
find in their neighbors' patches during
the "dark of the moon.''
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

There will be two games of ball at
the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon.
The first one will be between the Fats
and the Leans'' and this will be fol.
lowed by contest between the Prince
ton high school team and team rep
resenting the Elk River high school:
The first game will be to show how the
game shouldn't be played and the sec.
'ond will be an tattempt to SHOW thoSWl7. Il
should. There will be plenty of fun
for everybodys-, II T., ~ l..
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Some of the'sportsmen who are not
engaged in business have expressed a
willingness to contribute something to
the good roads fund to be expended on
roads leading to some of the lakes in
this vicinity.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Don't forget the good roads meeting
at the Jesmer opera house next Thurs
day afternoon. The committee on
finance will report then and work will
be taken up at once if the report is
favorable.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Owing to a misunderstanding I wish
to state that have not changed my Of
tlce or dates in Princeton, and can be
found in my old office on Main street,
the first fifteen days of each month.
DR.. G.. F. WALKER.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Arthur Cousens, formerly of Anoka
but now employed at the State reform
atory at St. Cloud, was in. the village
Sunday looking for an escaped pris.
oner. The much-sought-for individual
was finally rounded up in Minneapolis,
where he had gone on a freight train.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. w.
Burke, Of Longs Siding, died last
week, aged three months. The be-
reaved parents have the sympathy of
the entire community in their be-:
reavement.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Button, button, who has the button?
Never mind--who has it, Brown will
make a new one Ia photo >button) of
yourself or copy from any photograph,
l0c to zoe each. Fifteen photos for 25c.
Second floor Carew block, corner of
Main and First street Princeton One
week only ending Monday Sent. 17th.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

S. A Nebel, of, Danewood, has been
in the village this week superintend-
ing the construction OF the telephone
line to the brickyards."
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Secretary johnson has rented a large
tent to supplement the buildings at the
fair grounds this week. The tent is
l9x33 and will accommodate a large
number of exhibits.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The railroad company has granted a
special rate OF a fare and third from
Anoka and intermediate and from
Mora and intermediate points during
the county fair. The tickets will be on
sale Sept: 13, II and Is, good to return
on the 10Th.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
Estray Notice,

Came to the enclosureEof the sub
scriber Aug. %, two mules, one black
and the other a light bay, weight about
500 each; also one large red COW, weight
about 1900. Owner prove property,
pay charges and take the same away.
&.@ : S. S. SANFORD,
., - --....: .,%.,. Princeton.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Alfred johnson, formerly of Prince
ton but now living across the line in
Wisconsin, was in the village last
THURSDAY visiting with his old friends.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The ''merry go 'round' is we'll pat
ronized every fair evening, many of
the older people vieing with the kids
in the number of times they straddle
the hobbies.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Capt. N. Small has taken the con-
tract to carry the mail on the Estes
Brook route and made his first trip
Tuesday morning in the rain.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Miss Ida Vinson, who went to Mon
tana this summer, is now Mrs. Reed,
the ceremony occurring last Sunday.
Mr.. Reed is said to be wealthy
ranchman in Montana, and the happy
couple are receiving the congratula-
tiOns of their friends.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Silas Howard, who has been i'll for
some time, has recovered sufficiently
to be around as usual this week.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Hates, the we'll
known spiritualist lecturers, will be in
Princeton Sept. Is and 16. They will
hold meetings in the opera house on
the evenings Of those dates. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Angus W. Varney started dray
line last Saturday and is now ready to
execute all orders that may come to
him. His ad appears in another part
of this issue.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The Good Samaritansf Initiated a
class of eleven neophytes.last Saturday
evening and will put through another
batch next Thursday evening.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
HO, Ye Thirsty Ones!

| am no longer dishing up stuff that
looks like ''pea soup'' but am drawing
for my customers the genuine Mime
apolis Brewing company's beer. Come
in and trv it. r. P. MORNEA11.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

FOR SALE-Horses, harnesses, bug
gies and sleighs. Cheap for cash or
will trade for anything I can use.
EDMUND YOUNG.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
Don't

be taken in by -peddling and travelling
opticians, but 60 to J. @. Herdliska,
your home up-to-date optician and be
fitted with glasses properly and at liv-
ing prices. He guarantees satisfaction,
or he don't want your money.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

l have just what you have been look
ing for, the renowned Richardson
Seamless Shoes for mems, boys and
youths. >::>:~...;:: e, r. HED1N.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Miss Lizzie Sadley left Monday morn
ing for Minneapolis, where she will
take course at the State university.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The dance to be given by the Ladies
OF the Maccabees tomorrow evening
promises to be we'll attended and it
will doubtless be very enjoyable af-
fair.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The farmers are in line for strong
pull at the good roads movement and
we hope the business men Will CO.
operate with them. Let all be pres
ent at the meeting in the opera house
next Thursday, Sept. 20.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The ninth annual fair opens this af-
ternopn .sa:l and there will be plenty *of, att
fractions TO- please an. The Anoka
band will arrive. tonight and will be
with US until Sunday. 49, ;.E s,
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Peter Robideau and party returne ed
from an extended visit to Canada and
other eastern points Tuesday evening.
The trip was very enjoyable one and
Mr.. Robideau is greatly pleased with
his~summer's vacation.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The proceedings of the board Of
county commissioners will be found On
another page of this issue. :
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

T. E. Potts came down from the lake
to attend tn e county convention and
has been visiting some Of his ola
friends since. e,>vF - ; - ~: It -
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Mrs. C. H. Riues and Mrs. E. M.
Chapman visited in Mora last week
during the Kanabec county fair. =.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

E. W. Cundy came down to attend
the Republican county convention
Monday and to transact business in
the village.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Pride returned
to their home in Minneapolis Monday
morning, after a weeks visit with
relatives in the village.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The evening train is running on its
old time again this week, much to the
satisfaction of its patrons. r., = -. :.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Capt. I. G. Patterson has been spend.
ing a short vacation in this village this
week.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Good reports are being received from
the farmers good roads meetings
which are being held this week.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

For few days only, fifteen photo.
graphs for twenty-five cents. Not tin
types or stamp pictures but genuine
mounted photos that will not fade.
Cabinets Sl.50 per dozen. Photo but.
tons lOc, l2c, l5c and 20 cents. In the
Carew block, Princeton, corner of Main
and First street.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

c. H. Warner, formerly Of Milaea
but now of Aitkin, has been elected a
director of the Bank of Aitkin.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Chas. Harmon came down on the
morning train from Grand Rapids,
where he has been employed in the
printing business this summer. -
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Mrs. NJ. E. Jones has her fall milli-
merry opening Thursday, Friday and
Saturday OF. this week. Everyone cor
daily invited.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
Fair September 13, IA and Is.

Prof. Bruins has been repairing worm
out eyes for his patients at the Cons
mercial this week &
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

wait until you are blind to have a pair
OF glasses fitted, but 60 to-day to j. G.
Herdliska, the scientific optician and
have a''pair fitted by correct
method, ,..
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

A large acreage of winter rye is be-
ing sown in this vicinity this year and
most Of the fields are looking we'll.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Mrs. B. D. Grant, who has been quite
i'll for several days, was reported to be
somewhat improved Yesterday.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

"A ten pound daughter came to bless
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nc
Farland last Saturday. T." Z
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Most of the corn and potatoes are
beyond danger from frosts, but there
are still a few fields which will require
little more time to ripen.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The E. Mark Live Stock company
made another large shipment OF stock
the first of this week.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

If you have tender feet get pair of
the famous Pneumatic Sole Shoes at
P. Hedin's. They will give you COM
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The UNION is fully prepared to exc
cute all orders for campaign cards,
ETC., and will guarantee satisfaction.
Don't wait until the last moment be-
fore ordering The early bird, etc.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13
"For Men Only"

!. # you want a fine smoke try El
Gaurdo cigars, S cents; For. sale by
the Princeton Drug Company. =
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The carpenters are busy with the in
side finish of the new Galley building
near Jack drug store.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Postmaster COrdiner has finished
his hunt in Dakota and will spend the
remainder Of his fifteen days leave
visiting his mother in Wisconsin.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

If you are at all interested in the
movement to secure good roads you
should not fail to be present at the
meeting to be held in the opera house
next Thursday afternoon. = =:
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Rev. Frank Boyn, Of Minneapolis,
willsupply the pulpit at the Congre-
gational church next Sunday.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Don't forget that the fair is in full
blast and when you come to town be
prepared to attend it at least one day.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Three gallon crooks at half price
while they last. FL. LUDDEN. -
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

The free library is now located at
J. Gittelson's five and ten cent store.
The library will be open from 4 to 5
and to P. NJ. on Tuesdays and Fri
days of each week. . ~
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

First class heating stove at half
price. Inquire at Ludden's store.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

There will be an very fair sprinkling g
of politicians at Elk River to-day, when
the nominations for three representa-
tives to the legislature will be made
by the Republicans of the Forty
fifth district. Henry Lee received the
Endorsement of Anoka county, and N.
K. Hunt that of Sherburne county, so
the convention to-day will be some
thing in the nature of ratification
maatinU
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferrell, residents of
Southern Minnesota, we're the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. FerrelI for sew
eral days during the past week. They:
returned to their home Monday morn
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

l can handle all the poultry you
bring in. FL. LUDDEN.
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Will Hatch's cottage near the depot
is rapidly taking form and will be
ready for its occupants before many
weeks
The Princeton union., 1900-09-13

Stock Farm to Rent.
Over 1900 acres in Milaca township.
Inquire OF e. BR1DGMAN,
e~ St. Cloud, Mimi.