Douglas Island news., 1908-01-01
TRRADWELL TOPICS.

came to work in the morning the tree was all trimmed and ready, with candles and all other Christmas paraphernalia. There were presents i for everyone in the bunch, some funny and some really truly ones, and altogether it was very jolly occasion.
 The bumper at the end of the 300 mill was broken off by refractory train of ore cars last Monday morning and the contents of the cars overturn ed. There was fortunately no accident to the engineer or any parties con- cerned.
 The Meteor took out full cargo of concentrate last Friday. She also carried mail.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Brown expect to be in their new home within two or three weeks.
 Marshal Tompkins and his brother, H. Tompkius returned Monday from pleasant outing of several days at Hawk Inlet where tLey hied themselves on hunting bent. Game was scarce and shy, but they captured a good time
 A quiet wedding was solemnized at Treadweu week ago last Sunday after noon by Bishop P. T. Rowe, the con- tractiug parties being Mir. Lyman s. Ferris and Miss Clara Levin both we'll known and popular young people of Douglas Island MT. Ferris has occu- pied a position as steward of the MeXi- can boarding house for the past year or more, the bride being the daughter of Rev J. A. Levin, recently of the Luthern church of Douglas. The cere- mony was witnessed by only a few intimate friends and relatives. Mir. and Mrs. Ferris will make their home at Treadwell. They have the hearty good wishes of the community for 8 long and pleasant journey over the matrimonial sea.
 The New Years Ball given by the Treadwell Fire Department at the Club last evening was a highly successful event in every way. A large number of folks from Douglas and preadwell, as we'll as some from Juneau, tripped the light fantastic from one year into the next. The lights and music, the gay uniforms and pretty gowns made the scene a very cheery and animated one. Light refreshments were served. Music was furnished by the Juneau orchestra.
 The butcher shop looks resplendent with new floor covering of linoleum.
 The new Heine boiler, recently in- stalled at the 700 it. claim, was put into commission at six o'clock yaster day.
 Mir. George Wayland of the survey or's office, will leave about the fifteenth inst. for his home at Seattle, where he will resume his studies at the Univer- sity.
 The Treadwell Club Band assisted at the funeral of Richard Harris in Ju neau on Sunday afternoon. A number of Treadwell people attended the cere- mony.
 Nick Uren, Jr. is now a member of the machine shop force, having begun work this morning.
 Mr. M. G. Rogers and family are busy getting settled in their new home, having just moved up to Treadweli.
 Now that the holiday rush is over the pleasant face of Miss Carpenter will be seen no more at the postottice window.
 The Christmas dinner served at the Treadwell boarding house was we'll up to the usual standard, judging by the menu. Here it is:
 Oyster Soup, Yoke Point ! Celery
 Young Turkey with Dressing
 More Turkey with Cranberry Sauce Green Onoins Olives
 Tenderloin of Beef Brown Gravy Saratoga Chips, Sugar Corn, Spinach
 Waldorph Salad
 Boiled Ham Champagne Sauce
 Sweet Potatoes Southern style
 Lemon Pie Mince Pie Fruit Cake, Jelly Roll, Lady Fingers
 Black Coffee