Douglas Island news. [volume] (Douglas City, Alaska) 1898-1921, 1905-08-30
TREADWELL TOPICS.


signment of freight for Treadwell IN
Guiding new fall goods for the Store
and good things to eat for the Market.
The steamer Leelanaw departed Sun
day night after taking on 1900 tons OF
concentrates. Capt. Myers was accom-
panied on this trip.by his wife and
daughter.
The pile driver is still at work 1.-THE
Treadwell wharf, strengthening it
wherever necessary, so that it may be
in good repair for the coming winter.
Steward Tubbs hopes to be able to
serve Thanksgiving dinner in the new
cook house, which will probably be
completed by that time.
Steam heat is being applied in the
cottages on Mob Hill. This will con-
siderably lessen the danger from fire,
as well as adding to the comfort OF the
inmates. The sewerage system is also
being improved.
One of the Indian "shacks" near the
boundary, in the row opposite the Club
house, has recently been torn down,
and it is probable that the others will
be similarly disposed of to make room
for some projected improvements IN
that vicinity.
The farewell dance given at the Club
tonight by the Foundry boys in honor
of Mr.. Frank Fleehart promises to be
we'll attended. Excellent music has
been secured and every one is looking
forward to a good time.
Mr.. Jonn King, of the $40 mill, con-
templates trip to the Portland Fair,
and will take passage on the next City
of Seattle, for the South.
The condition of Mr.. Henry Watson
still remains unchanged.
Mr.. Richard Mccormick lately took
an enforced rest, due to a splinter of
iron in his hand.
Mrs. Andrew Murphy returned on
the Cottage City from visit to her
home in Ohio.
Miss Sophia Wllliams,a niece of h.
Mccormick, who has been visiting at
the home of her uncle for the past two
months, returns to her home in ANA
dor, Calf, via the Str. Seattle. Miss
Williams many new friends will all
be sorry that her visit can not be more
extended.
A very unfortunate accident occurred
early Saturday morning, which result
ed in the death of Mr.. John Judson,
who hos been employed at Treadwell
for the past seven or eight years, dur
ing part of which time he occupied the
position of head carpenter. Mr.. Jud-
son. with Mr.. j. D. Miller, was working
under the battery floor of the 240 mill,
when his clothing caught in some way
on the revolving line shaft, which was
going at its usual dizzy speed-72 rev.
olutions per minute. Death was al
most instantaneous. The deepest re-
greet is everywhere expressed, as MIR.
Judson's kindly, generous nature had
won for him hosts of friends both
among his fellow workmen and all
others with whom he came in contact.
The funeral services which were held
Monday. afternoon by the Odd Fellows
Lodge, at their hall in Douglas, were
very impressive and were attended by
scores of friends of the deceased.
Work was begun this morning on the
new cook house at Treadwell. This
new building is to he 40x16O feet, with
three wings each 40x4O feet. The din
ing room will occupy the main part of
the structure and will be 4OXl60 feet.
The three wings will be occupied as the
Stewards quarters, cook room, and
store room respectively. Mr.. Ed. Web
ster of Juneau, has the contract for
placing the piling on which it is to be
built.