Douglas Island news., 1913-01-29

Paul Riedel, one of the early settlers of Juneau, died at the capital city Mon day morning, after long illness.
 When in need of a good snow shovel, ice creepers, skates, or sled for the kid, give us call. Jensen, Second St.
 If your clothes need repairing, clean ing or pressing, call on Anton Krasel, nexr door to the cable office, Second street.
 M. s. Hudson has returned from Ne vada creek where he has been working a crew of men. We understand that the outlook of the mines there is indeed bright.
 Jack Dull, formerly in the milk bus, mess in Douglas, was last week ad- judged insane in the commissioners court at Juneau and sent to the asy- lum at Mt. Tabor
 Baseball pool has become quite pop ular and several large scores have been made the past week at Keist's pool room. Joe Rossi at present leads the "sharks" with run of 1855.
 Hugh Day will leave about the first of the month for Tenakee. MT. Day is taking a stock of goods with him and will conduct fruit store and pool room at that popular health resort.
 Tonight the patrons of the Lyric theatre will once more have chance to see the old time favorite, Miss Florence Lawrence, the most popular actress in the moving picture world.
 Bing Halleck has contracted to pur- chase the residence property of Jack Mcdonald, who has sold his store to Ed Christoe and will remove to one of the lively business points on the west coast of Prince of Wales island.
 The heavy snow of last week changed the course of McKanna creek, thus threatening damage to property in it's vicinity. As result, MT. A. Murray had force of men engaged Sunday in diverting the water of the creek into it's natural channel.
 The Humboldt sailed south Friday evening. Immediately upon her ar rival at Seattle, the vessel will proceed to San Francisco to undergo a general overhauling. The Humboldt will re- sume her regular run leaving Seattle for the North about March ,.
 North Star Lodge No. ?, K. of F., will install officers tomorrow night. The attendance of all mem bers is expected. The Knights are also planning social good time for themselves and their families on Feb. 2Oth in celebration of the forty-ninth anniversary of the or der.
 Tickets are going rapidly for the an- niversary ball of Douglas Aerie No. IF, F. o. E., to be given at the Lyric next Wednesday evening. The Eagles, as entertainers, are hard to equal and impossible to surpass, so good time is iu store Music will be furnished by Kroumeier's six piece orchestra. Every. body welcome.
 A letter received from Deputy Mar shal Wm. MacMillan conveys news of the recent death of his brother in-law, MT. Baldwin, at one time resident of Douglas. Mrs. Baldwin is at present visiting the MacMillan family on Prince of Wales island, and "Billy" announces that the folks gre all getting along nicely in their new home.
 A large crowd attended the smoker given by the Treadwell firemen at the Club last Wednesday night. The box ing bouts were classy exhibitions of give and take, and with several songs and monologues, the program was much enjoyed. Afterwards the visiting firemen were shown through the gym nasium, where refreshments consisting of sandwiches and coffee were served.
 Dan Kennedy, one of the oldest pioneers of Alaska, died at the family residence in Juneau last night, of gen. eral debility. "Uncle Dan," as he was familiarly called by the many who knew him, was for many years employ ed as night watchman in the Capital City, and filled the position with great vigilance until failing health compelled him to retire. Mir. Kennedy was highly respected by all who knew him, and besides large circle of friends, wife