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Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
AT THE OLD HOME TOWN
(Marsha all, Ill, Herald

Merritt Arbuckle of Iditarod, Alaska, ar rived Friday to visit his sister Laura; his brother, Zane, and other relatives and friends Mir Arbuckle learned to "stick type" in the old Marshall Messenger cffice, and left here twenty seven years ago, since which time he has worked as a journeyman printer and newspaper man in many parts of the West. This is his first visit here for more than twenty years. He got into the Alaska rush early in the game, and has followed the stampedes from one mining camp to another since 1897. For some years he has been publishing newspaper at lditarod, placer camp on the river of the same name. Newspaper life there is somewhat different from this part of the country. The news formerly was brought in from the Outside by dog teams, but now much is received by wireless telegraph. His paper sells at two bits a throw'-25 cents a copy. Iditarod became city of 4,000, but at the time Mir Arbucklet left stampedes to other discoveries had cut down the popu- lation to about 900. Mir Arbuckle is en- thusiastic over the future of Alaska-a vast empire that is little understood or appre- ciated in the States When the new gov erument railroad is built his town will be "orIy hundred miles away from it. He W!il remain in the States until spring.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY PARTY
 GIVEN BY OPHIR PIONEERS

OPHIR, Feb. 14-Igloo No. II, Pioneers of Alaska, gave a surprise party on Abra- ham Lncoln's birthday, February l2. Danc- ing was the chief amusement, and the fol- lowing took part Mir and Mrs. Dave Ed wards, Mir. and Mrs. " Edwards, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Dawson of Iditarod Judge and Mrs. Ninal, Mr and Mrs James Pitcher Mir. and Mrs. John Rick, Mir. and Mrs. William Woerner, Mir and Mrs. William Walker, Mir and Mrs John Hcino, MT. and Mrs. Andy Whitcock of Canes creek, Mir. and Mrs Tom Price, MT. and Mrs Sid Poulson, Mr. and Mrs Gus Lemke, Mir and Mrs. John Manough, Mr and Mrs Bert Green of To kotna, Mir and Mrs Tom Boyd of Tokotna, Mrs. O'Donnell, James Ryan, and others. The occasion was one of much enjoyment.
 James Haley, Ernest Beattie and Philip Caswell, with the moving picture outfit, will show here again tonight and then leave for Long City.
 Mir. and Mrs Frank Dawson left today for Iditarod Mrs Dawson was the victim of an accident while here, being thrown violently from sled. She sustained severe bruises
 Judge Vinals many friends here are urg ing him to make the race for territorial representative from the Fourth district. He is considered a most able man, and as there has never been representative from this section, it is felt that the judge would make a strong candidate. Judge Vinal is popu- lar, good mixer" and has been continu- ous resident of the camp since its inception, ten years ago There IS talk of organizing clubs at Ophir, Cripple, Tokotna, McGrath and Moore creek.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
CONDITION OF DIFFERING

A letter received from Seattle in a recent mail contains the information that William Detering, better known as Caribou Bill, has not yet fully recovered the use of his limbs. It will be remembered that shortly before the freeze up last fall Mir. Detering received serious injuries while operating scraper on Otter creek. For time he was completely paralyzed, and he was taken to the Outside on the last boat, the launch Tramp which had such an interesting ex- perience at the mouth of the Yukon, where it was frozen in.
 Mir. Detering has been reported from time to time as slowly improving.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
A QUIET WEDDING
WeIl-Known and Popular Young Couple Steal March on Friends and Leave on Bridal Trip
 Before Announcement

"Mr, and Mrs. William Taylor left this morning for the Outside via the Seward trail" The foregoing announcement, given out last Tuesday morning, was the first in tmaton to the public that two of Iditarods s best known and most popular young people had been joined in the bonds of matrimony. Later the announcement was made that Commissioner Guy c. Geraghty had per formed the marriage ceremony that united Miss Margaret Johnston and William Taylor on the evening of February 12 For ten days the happy couple he'd kept their secret from their friends.
 The ceremony was performed at the home of Commissioner Geraghty, and the only witnesses were Mir. and Mrs. Robert Soutar, brother-inlaw and sister of the bride and Mrs. Geraghty. Immediately after the cere- mony the bridal party repaired to A. B. hall, where the masquerade ball was in prog reSs, and participated in the entertainment, thus effectually throwing off their guard their watchful friends. Attired as Little Red Riding Hood," the bride hid her identity and apparently greatly enjoyed the fun.
 For some time there had bee been rumors of the forthcoming marriage, but the inter eSted parties were non-commlttal on the sub ject, and it is somewhat surprising that in a small community such as Iditarod they were able to keep their secret so we'll.
 The young couple left early on Tuesday morning for Seward by dog team being ac- companied by Jack Spencer in charge of the team Mir and Mrs. Taylor will go di- rectly to New York city, the former home of the bride, and after short visit there Mr Taylor will go to Peoria, Ill., to take up studies to fit himself to practice as an optician in connection with his business of watchmaker and jeweler. It IS likely that the young couple will then locate in the North
 Mr. Taylor has been a resident of this district since the first rush here caused by the gold discoveries, coming from Fairbanks. For the past few years he has been in the jewelry business at Flat City, and lately sold bis interests there to Christie Anthonleson. He has been quite successful and has made hosts of friends in the district
 The bride is 2 sister of Mrs. Robert Soutar, with whom she has made her home for the past three years. She is one of the most charming of Iditarod's young ladies, and has been a general favorite here.
 The whole community will unite in wish ing the young couple happiness and success,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
FLATS L!hSBJRCER CLUB
 HONORS ITS PRESIDENT

London has its "3eefsteak Club" and Washington its "Gridiron Club" but neither of these world d-famous gastroncn9ic organ izations has anything on Flat Citys jolly bunch, known as "the Limburger Club v Washingtons birthday was the occasion of the last meeting of the club, and as the oc- casion, besides being the birthday of the father of his country, was also the natal day of the founder and president of the club, Mrs. George Mutcher, that lady entertained her fellow members at dinner. As a token of esteem the club presented its president with fine clut glass cheese globe, it being explained that the club members are so de voted to their favorite dish that they wish to preserve even the odor
 At the conclusion of the dinner and the speeches incidental to the presentation, the club repaired in a body to the Moose dance.
 Those present were: Harry Harms, Christie Anthonieson John D. Wilkinson, Rosy" Horner, John Pot Stolsmark Angus Mcclellan, Felix Riley Emil Gustafson, Dr. Greene of Tokotna (not a member, but a guest of honor), and the officers of the club, Mrs George Mutchler president and Mrs. Letnes, secretary.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
MAIL ARRIVES ON TIME
 DESPITE FIERCE STORMS

Despite the fierce storm of last Thursday, and the subsequent considerable snow the Seward mail came in on schedule time on Saturday last. It was in charge of Bob Boyd, who carried the mail on this run last winter MT. Boyd has just returned from the Outside, and it is understood that he will leave for the Kuskokwim country soon.
 Mir Boyd reports that while the storms of last week were severe, the mail carriers suffered no great inconvenience, as the wind was mostly at their backs.
 Word comes from Seward that there are imInense stacks of mail at that office await laR shipment to the Interior.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
SID SCHLOEMAN WAS HOST

Poker Sid" Schoeman, the well-known mining arc sporting man of Black creek, entertained his friends last Saturday even ing at his Lome on Black creek.
 The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing, snging, reciting poetry, telling funny stories, violin solos by Sl Atwell and Jay Johns n, and several fancy dances by Miss Beatr.ce Atwell.
 Lunch vas served by Mir. Schloeman, con sisting of deviled ham sandwiches, coffee and some man-made Welsh rarebit.
 The guests departed at late hour, each one singing For He's Jolly Good Eel low" the strains of which Mir. Schloeman could hear floating on the air long after the last departing guest had faded from sight in the dim moonlight.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
SUMMIT COAL PROSPECT
 IS TO BE DEVELOPED

The coal prospects on the summit between Iditarod and Flat City are to be developed in systematic manner during the coming season by Charles Krutsinger and A. E. Meacham, who have begun the work of in stallng a boiler and pump. Considerable work already has been done on this and nearby claims, and it is believed that good grade of coal will be reached with depth. The surface coal is much broken, and of little value
 A shaft fifty feet deep was sunk two years ago by Jim McGrogan and Joe Jean, but value of the deposit could be fully deter mined
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
WAR NOTES

It is reported from Amsterdam that Turkey IS seeking another war loan from Germany.
 Instruction in the Turkish language has been initiated in more than thirty cities in Germany.
 The British minister of munitions has been empowered to take possession of foods, forage and stores of any description needed for war purposes.
 American shipments of war munitions to Europe now have reached the enormous to- taI of million dollars daily
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL <
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Frank Dawson was in the city yesterday from Discovery.
 Mrs Mcdonald has been in Flat City for the past several days.
 John Huckfeldt of Flat creek was wis itor in the city on Thursday last
 Mrs. Joseph H. Smith left Seward over the trail for Iditarod on February 23
 Dr. Moore, the Flat City physician, was a visitor in the city on Thursday last.
 Mynheer Bismarck, the Discovery buai ness man, was visitor in the city this week
 Dave Strandberg, the Flat creek operator is expected to arrive home from the Out side about March g.
 Mir. and Mrs Ramps Peterson left for the Outside by dog team over the Seward trail on Sunday afternoon last.
 Angus Mcclellan, who has been laid up for long tune with Spralned leg, mas been Tn the city for several days past.
 Dr. w. F. Greene is here, prepared to do all kinds of dental work. He will be at the Grand hotel, Flat City, for a short time only, so hustle if you wish him to do any work for you.
 The residents of Flat creek have been rather unduly excited this week over the fact that Neil, the sturdy young son of Mir. and Mrs Dan Mcleod, is displaying his first tooth.
 James Cody has received wireless mes sage from Cyril Wood, who had intended coming in over the ice, that he would not start for Iditarod until May when his family will accompany him. Mir Wood and family spent the winter in San Francisco.
 J. J. Smith received word by the last mail that Mrs Smith, who has been spending the winter in Seattle with her little son, was seriously i'll, and had been taken to the hos pital. A wireless message received by MT. Smith, in response to inquiry, informed him that Mrs. Smith was out of danger and on the road to rapid recovery.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
RESTRICTIONS BIRTHDAY

Washingtons birthday Tuesday last was quietly observed in this city, the only evi- dence of the holiday being the closing of public offices Perhaps many Iditarod peo- pie would have attended the ball at Flat but for the stormy weather and the lack of means of transportation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
MOOSE WILL GIVE SMOKER

The entertainment committee of the Moose lodge announces that there will be a smoker at the hall in Flat city tomorrow evening Refreshments will be provided in abundance, and the members are notified tkat they may expect to enjoy a splendid program.
 While it is not so stated by the commit tee, it is rumored that James Farrell, the clever dancer, has been engaged to give an exhibition in the latest fad, known as "the submarine dive"
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
LETTER FROM OLD DOC STORK
Editor Iditarod Pioneer:

Editor Iditarod Pioneer:
 On account of the war in Europe, Asia and Africa, and internal troubles in other parts of this old world l am sorely put to it to keep things going, and must look about for new fields of enterprise and use fitness. I am for peace at any price, and seriously object to having my products used for cannon fodder. am thinking seriously of withdrawing entirely from the European market; but the conditions are urgent, so I came on a tour of inspection to Alaska, Of course the season is not the best. l got caught in this cold spell on Willow creek Had trouble with the spark plug and came down at the home of Mir and Mrs. Joseph Chenay They were so kind and hospitable, they insisted on keeping nice boy. The mother is sure she can manage him. In looking around your district, especially at the head of Flat creek, I am greatly i'm pressed with the present and future out look of the infant industry. But nuns the word-don't let the Guggs get wise. Yours truly,
 DR. STORK,
 Care Alaska Wireless Feb. 16 1916
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Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
ATTENDANCE NOT LARGE
 GUT BALL WAS ENJOYABLE

The Washington's birthday ball given by the Moose lodge at Flat last Tuesday even ing was not largely attended, owing in all probability to the indictment weather. A strong wind, accompanied by snow, made travelling disagreeable, and as a consequence the attendance was much lighter than IS customary at the entertainments of the Moose However, those who braved the elements were we'll repaid, as all report hay ing had splendid time
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
SCHOOL ELECTION

As yet there have been no announcements in connection with the approaching city cleo tion, and apparently there is little interest in the matter It behooves those concerned to be getting busy, however, as the time is short.
 The election of school trustee takes place at the same time as that for city council men. The school board at present consists of Jay J. Smith, J. Frank Keenan and Don aid Mcdonald. The term of Mir Smith ex- pires this year, and his successor is to be chosen. While no authorization of the use of his name has been given, it is believed that he will consent to again make the race He has been an earnest and faithful worker in the schools interest, and there is little doubt that if he consents to run he will again be honored with the unremunerative though important post
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Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
MRS. 1. 6. THORNTON GENERAL
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 FURNISHINGS
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In pleasant contrast to the brand of weather haLded out to residents of this sec ton last week, the atmospheric conditions have been suggestive of spring and the breakup. Although accompanied by high winds, the weather has been extraordinarily mild for tnis season, and the lengthenng, sunny days make trail conditions almost ideal The following temperatures were re- corded at l a m. daily at the fire station ::
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Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
BLACK WOLVES RAGGED

Bob Boyd, the mail carrier, brings worc that when he came through to Fritz's road house, on the Ditna, last week, he found that Fritz had killed two of the biggest black wolves he had ever seen. They were male and female. There have been nu merous reports of the depredations oI wolves this winter, but not many of them have been killed in this section
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
REDUCED TELEGRAPH RATES

The Alaska Wireless Telegraph Company announces that by reason of the abolition of the transfer rate by the government be- tween this city and Nulato, substantial re- ductlon of rates is effective from Feb. 15
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
JAPANESE STEAMER ON REEF

KOBE, Feb. 23,-The Japanese steamship Tenyo Maru, loaded with passengers, struck a reef but was not seriously injured,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following letters remain uncalled for at the Iditarod postoffice for the week end ing Feb 26 When calling for them lad yertised letters" should be asked for.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
ALASKA PHOTOS ON VIEW

SEATTLE Feb. 24-The Alaska Bureau oi the Seattle Chamber of Commerce is showing panoramic photos of Alaska towns taken by Mr. Sheelor of Valdez.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26

Ange, Billy Mavis, Maks Alexander, Wm. Mavres, Mike Alma, Alex Menard, A. B. Anderson, c. E. Morrone, Biagio Austin, G. E. Nishi, Geo s. (4 Babis, William J. McCaig, Peter Bishop, Albert McCag, P. Blanc, Ed McCrimmon, Dan C. Bolgen, Christian (2) Mcdonald, Mark g Carl, Alfred McGerick, Nick (2I Cody, Mrs. Vim. Mckinley, Barney Colen, Mrs. Anna OFarreIl, Frank P Daniels, D. O.lotf, Geo. Davis, F. J. Olsen, Fru. Hulda Elliott, Jerome B. Olson, Andrew Erickson, Victor Olson, Oluf T. Foley Vim. (3l Opsgon, Mrs. Lizzie Gath, Signore r. Gro Dredging Co. Gattogh John l. Overbeck, Henry Gill, James F. Perry, L.
 Changer, J. W. Peterson, Jack Hasegawa, John S. Pestell, Jack Hason, Louis Pfeiffer, Frank Hedrick, Thomas Remkesa, Henry Hedstrom, F. A. Riley, Robt Henderson, Oscar Ritter j. H. Henning, Ed & Mrs Schlenker, Paul Hill, J. w. Schuler. Gus @ Johnson {. Clark Siebe, C. R. Johnson John O. Stenfeld, John Johnson Nels t2 Stephenson Jack Jones, H. C. Stevens, Mrs. C. L junti Gustaf Sully, J. H (2l Keen, Joe Taroian, Setreg Klan, William Todd, John Konas, John TzulIofT, Alex korzendorfer Nick Niale, Tony Lea Mile. Rousseau Vidol Manuel Levin, E. E. Waechter, Mrs. Wm. Lockhart, Wilson w. Wells, Chas. Lundvold, Frank Wesch G. B. Luttman. Henry J. Worth, Capt J Martin, E. '. Zeiro, Louis Mancuso, Frank Zuckerman, Dr. s. B Mattison J. A. @
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26
STRIKE OF MEAT PACKERS

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. 23.-A general strike is in progress in the plants of the Cudahy and Armor packing companies.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26

ROME, Feb 19-Pope Benedict is sui fering from an attack of la grippe
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26

LOST-Malamute pup, five months old, weighing thirty-6ve pounds; color red, with white breast Return to Mrs. Frank Daw- son, Glen Gulch
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26

Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters, $50 per can. Iditarod Meat Go.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-26

Job Printing at Pioneer office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-09-02

John Cosgrove of Baraga was in the
city last week on business.
Chas. Rogers is holding sale on
automobile supplies this week.
Lester Cannon left for Chicago
Tuesday night to purchase a line Of
fall goods.
Miss Alma Justified visited friends
in Marquette last Saturday and Sun
day.
Dan Laydon, of Iron Mountain, was
a Crystal Falls business visitor the
first of the week.
Miss Hlldur Stenstrom spent last
Sunday in Iron River visiting with
friends.
Miss Lillian Lindstrom spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Iron River with
friends.
Miss Lena Kutler of Iron Mountain
is In the city a guest at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Cannon.
G. T.. Heck and family motored to
Gladstone last Sunday and spent the
day visiting with friends.
Until further notice all persons are
requested to boil city water before
using as the intake Is broken, which
makes Il unsafe for drinking pur-
poses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-09-02

The Ladies' Aid of the M. Il. church
will hold business meeting in the
church parlors Wednesday Sept. 6.
Election of officers. Lunch will be
served. Everybody welcome.
Mayor Munns left Wednesday morn
ing for the 500 where he will remain
week attending the meeting OF
county poor commissioners. Chief of
Police Broad accompanied Mr.. Munns
as far as Marquette where he went to
consult DR.. Hornbrogen, the famous
eye and ear specialist.
Miss Hilma Stolberg returned last
Sunday from Chicago where she has
been for the past ten days getting the
new styles and buying large stock
of millinery for her parlors in this
city Her stock will consist of every
thing new for the coming season.
Miss Stolberg will announce the open
ing of her sale in another issue. Watch
for Il.
The Dry Cleaning plant of Joe Stur-
man caught fire yesterday afternoon
at 2:30. An alarm was turned in and
the firemen soon had the blaze under
control with the chemical apparatus.
Miss Charline Morrill, anl Wallace
DeMarce were married on Wednesday
at high noon. at the home of the
brides parents, Rev. w, d. Coombe
officiating. They left the same day on
a wedding trip TO st. Louis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-09-02
CARR OF THANKS

We take this means TO thank all
those who 20 kindly assisted us in
deeds and kind words OF sympathy
during the sickness and death of our
beloved son and brother, Donald. We
are thankful for the many beautiful
floral offerings. We are also thankful
TO the Mystic Workers and Tobln
teachers for their kind services.
Mrs J. Padgett
and family.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-09-02
Girl Wanted at Green Hotel.

Girl Wanted at Green Hotel.
A No. 1 barn to rent with water. In
quire nj this office.
FOR SALE;-Property. Inquire Of
Stanley Ctkeeach, Tobin location.
Apprentice girl wanted at Miss
Stclberg's Millinery parlOrs.
Rev. DR.. Davis and son Theodore
returned on Tuesday from a months
vacation on st. Joseph's Island, On
tario Canada.
Mrs. Harry Riley and Mrs. Thos.
Richards arrived here from Virginia,
Mimi. last week TO attend the funeral
OF Donald Padgett.
Guy Nicely. brother TO Ben Nicely,
motored from Negaunee to this city
Thursday and spent the day visiting
with his brother.
The Webb Garage made sales OF
cars TO the following this week: ]. A.
Dahl. Overland; Dick Hollow. Ford,
and Russell Richards, Ford
ST. Marks Episcopal Sunday School
had it's annual picnic on Thursday of
this week. The children enjoyed the
hospitality of Mr.. c. NJ. Rogers and
wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hatch and son
Frank left this morning in their car
for Eveleth where they will spend a
week visiting at the homes OF Ed. and
John Hatch Before returning they
will visit friends and relatives in
Chisholm, MINI, ~,~,s s,.s. 49,