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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
. Rare Old Editions.

There are several rare old editions
among the 1000 books which, on ac-
count Of being duplicates, are to be
sold by the London county council out
Of the Horniman Library.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19

"How was the show last nlghtg" we
heard one man ask another. We'll"
the man replied, 'some liked It, and
some didn't" That's the way It is with
everything.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19

When man tells a woman he loves
her, she ought to hear what he told the
rest, and how soon he got over 1t.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
Inside Down.

1t is a mystery that we see things
right side up when the picture that Is
formed In the eye, by which we see
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19

"spring has come" cried the iceman.
jubilantly. NAY" sighed the coal
man. "Winter has e.'-Newark
News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
MAIL CARRIER 81 YEARS.
Appointed by President Jackson and
Has Recently Resigned,

Sixty-seven years as mail carrier is
the record held by Samuel Gibbons, of
Hodgenville, KY, who has just retired
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. and Mrs. F. II. Novel; will be passengers out on the Oregon.
 Mrs. E. V. Adams has returned after an extended visit to the States.
 k. T. Chestnut, former city clerk and all around atfable gentleman, sailed on the Senator. He will spend the win ter at his former home in Oakland, Cal, returning to Nome next spring.
 J. C. Brown and wife sailed on the Ohio for Seattle, and will spend the winter at their old home in Kansas. Their Nome residence has been taken for the winter by F. T. Matthews of the Daisy claim.
 John J. Underwood, the former yer satile editor of the Council City News is on the Senator en route to Cool gardie, Australia and South Africa He will return next spring.
 Mrs. l. C. Allen has returned to Nome after visit to her former home in San Francisco.
 Roxy Reber, a well-known old-timer, was passenger for Seattle on the Sen ator.
 w. T. Arthurs, Kougarok road house man, is in town on a short visit.
 Walter H. Soderberg, late foreman of the grand jury, sailed on the Senator for Seattle.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Meyers, pioneers of Alaska, are in town from Tishou river. They will return tonight on the Augusta c.
 Mas. T. Shaunessy, the popular pro- prietress of the Penny river roadhouse, sailed on the Ohio. She will spend the winter in New York City.
 k. H. Humber, who has charge of Calkins X Co. s mail contract between Unalaklik and Isaac's point left for the former place on Sunday.
 l.. Frank Shaw, whose interesting letters from Siberia, have been pub lished in this paper from time to time, is in town, and will remain here for the winter. Mr. Shaw is not only good miner, but good newspaper man, as we'll.
 Mrs. John Nestor, the Misses Gene vieve and Gertrude Nestor and Master Thos. G. Nestor arrived on the Senator from Seattle. Mr. Nestor has gone to housekeeping on Second street, next to Holy Cross hospital.
 Fred Cook, of Council, left for that place today, taking with him THE NUG- GET mail for Council City. He will make the trip overland from Bluff City, a distance of 26 miles.
 John Mason, Council pioneer of 1898, is in town. MT. Mason is largely interested on Gold Bottom creek, in that district
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Steamer Saddle returned from Kotzebue and points to the westward Monday morning after an eventful voyage, during which she buc<ed the ice and the wind and narrowly escaped serious dis
 aster. The Saddle brought down 2S passengers from Keewalik, 2S from Teller and from Wales. The steamer left Deering last Friday morning at o'clock. There no ice at that place, but there was plenty at Keewalik and at Blossom A storm came up and not landmark could be seen Ice froze to the steamer until she was completely encased. I'm not religious man, said Captain Ric1mers in recounting the story of the trip, but l prayed that night, for we had then 3l passengers on board. Suddenly the storm abated the heavens opened and we
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
For delicious cup of coffee use Old Government Java and Arabian Mocha sold at GOggin's.
NEWS NUGGETS.

Lieut.. Walling, who has been assign the Senator. He will fill the position of quartermaster at the fort. Capt. F. H. Sargent, in command last winter, will not return, and Lieut.. Wilson will be in command.
 Deputy Marshal A. J. Cody boarded the Senator Sunday night armed with a warrant for man charged with steal ing a trunk. The trunk was recovered on shore, but the man could not be found. The search on the ship revealed a number of stowaways, who were un- ceremoniously hustled ashore.
 Bruno Mauro has bought out J. H. Guffey's news stand, corner Front street and Hester way, where he will keep on hand a full line of periodicals and stationery, supplies, etc.
 The Silsby fire engine has been moved to Snake river, where it is housed under tent, and in readiness for use in case of fire.
 w. J. Langdon, who came up from Safety this morning, states that the wireless telegraph station at that place is practically completed, and in few days messages will be flashed back and forth between St. Michael and Safety.
 w. Thompson, who has been operat- ing on Boulder creek, Casadepoga, is in town from that section. MT. Thomp- son says that rich dirt has been struck on Boulder, and the whole Casadepoga section is promising. Four feet of dirt was located on Boulder the past season that runs 60 cents to the pan.
 The case of the United States vs. Quinn, indicted for shooting William ChristiansOn, sailor on the Aztec, at Solomon, last July, has been on trial in the district court since Monday. The case will go to the jury some time this evening.
 A special meeting of the city council will be held this evening.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
bATTLED WITH STORM AND ICE
Perilous Voyage of the Sadie, on Her Recent Trip Down From the North.- .-St. Michael Harbor Closed By Ice.-Steamer Portland
 Returns to Nome.

found were off Cape Kruzenstern in only 12 feet of water. The Saddle good ship that she is, was encased in solid ice, and so were the rigging, the ladders, and in fact everything that water touched"
 The Saddle was scheduled to sail for St. Michael, but the Portland which returned yes terday morning, reported St. Michael harbor blocked by ice, and the trip was abandoned She sailed instead for Golovn bay, and will sail direct thence for Seattle.
 The Portland reports that about 130 passen- gers who were at St. Michael, bound for the out side, including a number of the employees of the Northern Commercial Company, were taken on board by the Roanoke.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Take a Look at Them.

B. B. Dobbs, the well known photo gropher has on hand collection of about 2000 photographic views of Alas ka scenery which he will dispose of prior to going outside on the steamship Oregon: also fine assortment of Es- kimo "heads," views of mining scenes on many creeks, all of artistic excel lence. You cannot afford to be with out number of these photographs; you want souvenirs of Alaska, then get a few of these photographs; they will interest you and your friends.
 Mr. Dobbs will have an exhibition of Alaska photographic views at the St. Louis Worlds Fair, and it goes with out saying that the views and the work will be among the finest on exhibition at the great fair.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Against Purchase of the
 HOxSie Lot.
A CHEAPER OFFER
Question of Indigent Sick People COnSidered-=WO man Boasts
 City Officials.

The city council last Monday night were offered the lot opposite the Golden Gate hotel, where The Cottage used to stand, by the Northern Commercial Company for S150. Capt. Hansen rep resented the company at the council meeting, and stated that, as a tax payer, he protested against the pur- chase of the Hoxse lot for $3, 300. On motion of Dr Hill the matter was re- ferred to the special committee ap- pointed for selecting site on which to build a city hall.
 James J. Ryan was elected city clerk by an unanimous vote of the council.
 The health and relief committee were given power to try and make ar engagements to contract for the passage of sick people who were unable to pay their fare from Nome to the outside.
 Fire Engineer Dan McFarlane was granted leave of absence for 30 days, his brother to act as engineer during his absence.
 The city treasurer was instructed to issue warrant call for $3,500.
 City Attorney Bell stated that he had looked up the title of the property offered by Councilman Hoxsie to the council for municipal purposes, and stated that there was no question as to the title. the only thing he noticed
 
 being lien held by the N. A. T. x T. Co. for $500 and mortgage on the property for S2,000.
 A motion to extend the time to Nov. l for payment of delinquent taxes was laid over till Wednesday evening at a special meeting called for the purpose. City Attorney Bell stated that it was beyond the power of the council to ex- tend the time for payment of delin- Quent taxes by resolution, and he asked for time to look into the matter and see whether the council would be able to grant an extension of time by special ordinance.
 Mrs. Carscadden asked permission of CHe SOuLCll IO spcdh TUT d lew ullluteS. She immediately started in to roast the Chief of Police for arresting her and her son, when she stated he had no right to.
 Hill rose to point of order and Mrs. Carscadden was instructed to send her greivance to the council in writing.
 Mrs. Carscadden agreed to send in report at the next meeting of the council, and after thanking the city fathers, told them them that Chief Wallingford was not fit man for his position.
 Hill objected to such remark being made in the council.
 Mrs. Carscadden: II say, gentlemen of the council, that MT. Walingford, is an unfit person for the position of Chief of Police, and as for Dr. Hill if
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Rush MaSSay Killed.

Tanana, Oct 3.-Rush Massay, an old Alaskan pioneer was shot and instantly killed by Chas. Hilty, in the Pioneer saloon, Tanana, Oct ?. Hilty was in- sanely drunk and over quarrel with Massay, shot him down in cold blood. Hilty has been bound over for trial to next term of court. Feeling ran very high at the time of the shooting and there was strong talk of lynching but owing to strenuous efforts upon the part of officers it was averted and no further trouble is feared.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
NORTHWESTERN COMMERCIAL co,
4O2 FRONT STREET
NOTICE OF UNITED STATES TAR
 SEALS SALE.

United States of America, Second division Dis
 trict of Alaska, ss
 Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias Cor execution), dated September llth, A. D., 1903, issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Sec ond division District of Alaska, on a judgment rendered in said court, on the Fist day of No vember, A. D., 1902, in favor of the Northern Commercial Company Ca corporatiCn), pla.ntir and against Will J. Henry, the defendant, have on this 18th day of September A. D. 1903. levied upon the following described real estate, stu- ated in the Cape Nome recording district, Dis trct of Alaska to-wit:
 That certain placer mining claim known as the Opal bench claim, situated on the left limit of Oregon creek. between Nugget gulch and Oregon creek, and that will. accordingly. offer said real estate for sale at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on the 22nd day of October, A. D. 1903, at 2 o'clock p. m., in front of the U. s. District court house at Nome. Alaska.
 Dated September 18th. A. D. 1903
 FRANK H. RICHARDS, U. s. Marshal 2nd division District of Alaska. By GEO. A. LEEKLEY,
 Chief Deputy. 9-23 5w w
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
This week; Navajo blankets; Art Exchange.
Drowned From a Barge.

George Mcdonald, one armed man whose home was in Butte, Mont, was drowned Monday morning about two o'clock from a lighter that was being lowed out to the steamer Senator. The lighter lurched and Mcdonald was precipitated into the sea. Search was immediately made for the body but it was not found although McDonald's coat and vest were recovered, which goes to show that he had attempted to divest himself of his clothing after striking the water. Mcdonald, it is said, had been drinking. He recently came down from Teller and vicinity where he had spent the summer.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
SHIPPING NEWS.

Steamship Ohio sailed Sunday even- ing for Seattle with 645 passengers. The Senator followed Monday morning with passenger list which numbered 400, among them many we'll known old timers.
 Steamship Portland arrived Tuesday morning from St. Michael. She will sail for Seattle tomorrow.
 Steamship Oregon is due today from Seattle. She is scheduled to sail on her return trip on Oct. 9.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Old Timers to Go Out,

Capt. J. k. Hansen, John H. Kelly and l.. Sonnenberg of the N. c. Co. will be passengers out on the Portland. Capt. Hansen and Mir. SOnnenberg will go direct to San Francisco, while Mr. Kelly will spend the winter in Seattle with his family. All are old timers, are well known, and have hosts of friends in Alaska whose best wishes will go with them. Capt. Hansen, of course, will return next year and so may Mir. Kelly.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
To j, Zenan:

To J. Zeman
 You are hereby notified that I, the under signed. have caused to be performed work, ser vices and labor of the value Of one hundred dol lars upon each of the following placer mining to wit Nos. and 3 Harris creeek, Nos. II and l2 North Fork, in the Kougarok recording dis trict; and No. 10 Bluestone river, in Port Clar- ence recording district.
 And you are further notified that if you do not, within ninety (90) days from the date of final publication hereof cause to be paid to the undersigned your proportionate share of said expenditures us co-owner, your interest in said claims will become the property of the undersigned under Section 232i Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Date of first publication Oct. A. 1903
 Date of final publication Jan. 13, 1904 WA CHARLES ROSENTHAL.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
MINERAL APPLICATION NO. 4.
United States Land Onice,

United States Land Ofice,,
 Juneau, Alaska, Sept. 30, 1902. Notice is hereby given that James O'Sullivan and J. Wilkens whose postoffice address Is Nome Alaska, have made application for n United States patent for the No Grass gulch placer mining claim, Mineral Survey No 523, situate in the Cape Nome Mining District, Dis trict of Alaska, and more particularly described as follows:
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, a pine post Ain X Gin, feet long, set 20in. in the ground, with mound of earth around scribed 1-523 whence U s. Loc. Mon. No. bears N 76 deg. Al min. east 4O19.5 feet distant; thence s. 6i deg. l2 min. w. Mag. Var. 20 deg. g min E., l20l.6 feet to Cor. No. 2; thence N. 9 deg II min. w., Var 20 deg. 36 min E.. 6462 feet to Cor. No 3: thence N. 6l deg 52 min, 30 sec. F. Var, 20 deg 30 m E. 120.5 feet to Cor No. I; thence s. 9 deg. 8 min. E. Var 20 deg. 20 m F. 632.l 1t to Cor. No the place of beginning containing an area of F. 6Ol acres. The notice of location of this claim is re- corded in the office of the recorder of the Cape Nome Recording District, Alaska, in volume 3, page fl and book s5 page 262. Neighboring or adjoining claims are on the N. K. by No. II Dex- ter creek, other claimants unknown.
 JOHN w. DUDLEY,
 Register. It is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice be published in the NOME NUGGET, a news paper published at Nome, Alaska, for the statutory period.
 JOHN W. DUDLEY,
 Register. Date of first publication, Aug. 26th, 1903. lot w
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Drowned in Nome River.

J. G. Gregory was drowned Monday near the mouth of Nome river Gregory was walking alongside of a wagon which was being taken across on the ice, when the ice broke and he disap- peared beneath it. The body was sub sequently recovered and brought to Nome. Gregory leaves a wife and fam fly at Ellensburg, Wash.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

he had his deserts he would be in Jail tonight" Mrs. Carscadden then re- tired from the hall, vowing vengeance upon the Chief and Councilman Hill.
 The council decided upon purchasing ground for a street through what is known as "Hogan's Alley"
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that l. the undersigned am the owner of and in the possession of placer claim Mo. 2 on Dahl creek, in the Kougarol mining district, and that said claim was origin ally located by my grantor, Dan J. Campbell, 1T 1900, and that we have represented 1t ever since The public is also hereby notified that tht alleged title to said claim being offered for sait by N. P. Olson, J. w. Lutsinger and others is q jumper title acquired from one White, who jumped said claim on January ist. 1903.
 WILLIAM A. GILMORE.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Fresh Chickens for Winter,

We are selling our chickens cheap If you cannot care for live ones, they are very nice frozen with the feathers on. Poultry yards.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Before buying your lumber see Tanner X Clark. A complete selection is now in stock. The first shipment of kiln dried house lumber to arrive in Nome
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
If you want Good Coffee go to Cog gins for it.

Our swing cutoff saw is here, and we are prepared to cut rifle blocks of any size for hydraulic mining purposes. Next seasons business solicited. Tan ner X Clark.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Building material of all kinds, in- cluding doors, windows, building paper etc.; also hickory, oak and spruce. Tan ner X Clark.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Fresh beef, mutton, pork, veal poul try, etc., just received by the Pacific Cold Storage company.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

J. c. Gaffney X Co have received full llne of felt shoes for men, women and children.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Have you read The Menace by Capt. Siem? Copies may be had at THE NUGGET office.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Our meats are strictly first class; big stocks jus. received. Pacihc Cold StOr age company.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

The Pacific Cold Storage company have received large supplies of fresh meats, fresh poultry and live cattle.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Received by s. 5. St. Paul, 465 cases fancy hand.picked fruit. This is the choicest line in town. Now on sale at 0OgginS'.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

Matt board for mounting pictures for sale at THE NUGGET office.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
Go to the North Pole

Bakery for the best bread and pastry The only coffee house in town.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

This week; Navajo blankets; Art Exchange.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21

FISH RIVER roadhouse Best location on
 winter trail to Council; h or whole interest C. F. Littletfeld, First avenue, 2nd house west or Theo. Aliens. 2t
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court of the District of Alaska, Second Division, Nome precinct. Before Hon. T. M Reed U. s. commissioner and ex-officio probate judge.
 In the matter of the estate of Frank J. Kelly, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned ad- mnistrator of the estate Of Frank J. Kelly de- ceased to the creditors of and all persons hay ing claims against the said deceased to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at Nome, Alaska Date of first publication of this notice Oct 21, 1903.
 Jos. F. PALMER
 Administrator.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-05-23
What the Charges Are.

District Attorney Stevens
says that he will prosecute Moody Mer.
rill on an indictment containing thir-
teen counts. nine counts for embezzle-
ment and four for larceny. All relate
to -four transactions involving about
5000 The loss was sustained by
Sarah Cohen.
for $4,000, the allegation being that
on October %. 1890, the defendant In
breach of confidence, embezzled It.
Two other counts for ENLIGHTENMENT
and one for larceny spring from the
same cause. The amount was given
to MIR Merrill for investment.
The second transaction. forming the
basis for the next three counts, two
for embezzlement and one for larceny.
is In regard TO $4,000 which II is al
legged the defendant took on December
3, 1892
The money was given to him TO hold
subject to the order of Mrs Cohen. II
is alleged that on March 20. 1893. he
took 81 500. the transaction being the
subject of three counts, two OF which
are for embezzlement and or for
larceny. On January 23. 1898. accord
ng &c three counts Of similar char.
1cter and description as the others. he
| took $500 The indictment was found
| in May. 1896. and in November OF
that year II was put on Ale pending
| his arrest.
Today there Is a report that during
| lmost all the years since Merrill
vent away. and especially since he
1egan prospecting in New Mexico. he
has been sending large sums OF money
| to Boston to square up his old &C
| counts and that great deal OF II has
| been sequestered.
| II is added. also. that at least some
| If the people who have been acting
rs his agents have converted the
| money TO their own uses. and have
| steadily worked on the fears OF Merrill
| iS keep him not only away from Bes
toE, where he might have learned the
truth. but also to keep him sending
sums to them, on the representation
that they were applying II to the old
debts and getting the indictments dis
missed.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-05-23
FLAGSTAFF.
From the Sun.

From the Sun.
Prof w u. Russell. who has acted
as principal Of our high school for the
past three terms, has been elected by
the trustees OF Yuma school district
No. I. as principal. to succeed Prof.
y. +. Mcdonald. the present incum-
bent.
p r.. weatherford left recently on
a trip through the east. He will first
go to Nashville. Tenn, where his
daughter il attending school. and
where his brother lives. He will visit
the prominent cities of the east. and
expects to he absent about six months
Harry Cullinan. who has been quite
III with pneumonia. is now In the st.
Joseph sanitarium, in Albuquerque.
An operation was performed on him
this week. by DIR. Cornish. and a gal
lon of pus was removed from his left
lung The doctor has every hope OF
his recovery. and Mr.. Cullinan In
much improved in health since the OPP
Grafton.
While here last week Collector OF
Customs Baker. OF Nogales, together
with Sheriff Johnson. visited the va
rious Chinese restaurants and wash
houses, and examined the certificates
OF the Mongolians. One was found
without a certificate, and he was ar.
rested and placed in Jail Wednee-
day Deputy United States Marshal
lifting came after the Chinanan and
took him TO Prescott for examination.
rae was unlswfully in this country, and
will be deported to China.
A colored man named Brown was
arrested here recently by Deputy 3her.
In Mobiles. from Ash Fork, charged
with stealing two calves from Babbitt
Bros Brown had a shipment OF cattle
in his charge from Phoenix TO this
place. and at Ash Fork they we're un.
loaded for reshipment. and Brown sold
two calves 10 a resident OF that place
for 81 each. The transaction will prob.
ably land him In Yuma for q number OF
years.