Douglas Island news., 1911-06-21
TREADWELL TOPICS

 history of the Treadwell fire depart ment. There were three fires during the day, but owing to the good work of the department the damage was slight compared to what it might have been, The company was lucky in having such a good pressure of water and good men to handle it to the best advantage. There was fire in the Bullion fire room in the morning which was handled by No. 1 Company. At 9:30 a. n. a fire broke out in the roof of the Mexican fire room and only good work ou the part of the foundry and Mexican fire companies prevented a serious blaze. At 12:3O p. m. an alarm was sounded from Treadwell for a fire in the carpen ter shop near the 24O mill to which the five companies turned out and soon had under control, but net before con- siderable damage had been done.
 On Wednesday afternoon scafold inside of the new oil tank at the Bul. lion broke and five men fell distance of about 26 feet. Others escaped by hanging to timbers that did not fall. Of the five Rnfortunates none was kill ed, but all were seriously hurt. They were taken to the hospital, where they are all on the mend.
 The launch Dixie took an invited crowd up to the Taku glacier last Wed nesday.
 ID. Carpenter is home from six weeks visit to the hot springs near Sitka. He is very much improved in health and is back ia the harness once more.
 The show given by the pupils of the Douglas school at the Club on Saturday night was rare treat and was enjoyed by packed house,
 Musical Director NcIvor has com. menced his duties at the club aud is fast rounding the baud into shape for the Fo0rth.
 The oil boat Porter discharged 5O,000 barrels of fuel oil into the new tank at the Bullion last week.
 The foundry has had motor in stalled for the purpose of furnishing the blast fer melting the iron on cast days.
 There was a large crowd of Treadwel people at a picnic at the end of the track on Sunday.
 M. B. Archer has resumed the duties of chief of the fire department and Jas. Faherty is now night watchman at the 24O mill, while T. E. P Keegan has taken Mir. Archer's position as watch mau in the store.
 The hose teams of Treadwell are to be seen on the plaza every night round- ing into shape for the hose races July 1.
 Ed MQgford, Sr., has resumed his po- sition in the Mexican mill after his ac- cident several weeks ago.
 The Treadwell school pupils held their annual picnic at the end of the track last Friday and everybody had a good time. The papils were taken down and back on the train.
 There will be a meeting of the fire de- partment tonight.
 Band practice will be held Wednes- day and Friday of this week.
 Merl Thomas has left his position in the store and is now connected with the mechanical department.
 H. Lutz, who plays with the baseball team, had the misfortune to get piece of steel in his eye yesterday, which is causing him much pain.
 Foreman Richards is laid up with an abscess on his eye and in consequence is suffering great pain.
 The launch Dixie left for Limestone Saturday night with Messrs. Bruner, McRae, Mccormick, Peterson and Ben. nett, and Mrs. Bennett and Miss Carrie Anderson. They brought home lots of fish and crabs and report having had 8 fine outing.