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The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17
RAILROAD NEWS

substantial two-story frame building
of eight rooms has been built at Anchor
age for Commissioner Mears and his fam
lily.
Blacksmith coal of superior quality is
being mined by the Commission in the
Chickaloon.
, water assessment was levied recently
at Anchorage, the total assessment against
each lot affected being S42.52. There
are 733 lots affected and the owners are
given four years IN which to make pay
ment.
A temporary antennae for listening
in'' purposes has been provided at An
chorage by stretching wire from the
power house smoke stack to the top of
the water works tower OH Government
hill.
The total disbursements of the office
at Anchorage from Jauuary % to 81
were S81S7 The payment of salaries and
wages amounted to S346e IS; for local
purchases S29SS, 09; to contractors S549 80;
dock claims SS4l, 10; other expenditures
S33S.10.
The Commission fire department at
! Anchorage Terminal made its initial run
ON the first of February when it joined
the city department in fighting fire at
First avenue and c streets. A small
house was destroyed, with loss of $500.
The government has reserved for the
| use of the Alaskan Engineering commits
sion the coal deposits embraced within
the limits of leasing unit number II of
the Matanuska coal fields. This unit is
located in the Chickaloon river VALLEY,
and in 1914 supplied about 800 tons of
coal for testing purposes. Excellent ia
cilit1es for the transporting of coal from
the unit to tidewater will be available
when the Matanuska branch is extended
from King, the present end of the steel.
The distance between King and the pro-
! posed site of the Commission mines in
the reserved unit is approximately thir-
teen miles.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17
TRAPPERS SELL
FURS IN NENANA

Gilbert Gould and Bill Hines arrived
from the head OF Middle river during the
week with their winter catch of fur. and
before leaving for Fairbanks had dispos-
ed of practically all the skins at substan-
tial prices. Their catch included IS fox
skins, of the red and cross varieties, So
lynx and nine wolverines.
Gilbert Gould Is the son of the former
Fairbanks dairyman. whose dead boiy
was found in San Francisco bay over a
month ago. The son heard of the de ath
only few days ago. and upon receiving
the news started Immediately for Fair
banks to learn the details of the tragedy
and to attend to business matters in con-
nection with his fathers death.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17
TREADWELL MINER
HAS CLOSE SHAVE

Wrapping piece of cheesecloth about
his face and neck to protect him from
the singing blasts of the Taku wind, Ell
mer Peters. an employe of the Treadwell
company, recently went to oil the pumps
near the Treadwell dock. and had
thrilling escape from death in most un-
usual manner. AS the work required
but few minutes he did not remove the
cloth and while oiling the shaft il caught
and wound up, dragging him down and
choking him. He attempted to reach his
knife to cut the cloth. but before accomp-
fishing this he tainted. When he came
to he was lying on the floor, the rapidly
revolving shaft having worn the cloth in
two. He was unconscious about Is min
utes.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17
Personal Mention

Mail Carrier {. H. Calhoun is reported
to have left Cinema yesterday morning,
and should reach Nenana some time this
afternoon. The shipment of mail prob
ably will consist of second class matter.
Miss Alice Wright of the Mission staff
is taking her vacation in visiting the
hunting camps OF the Nenana Indians on
the Toklat river. Two of the Mission
boys, Arthur Wright and Moses John. are
driving the Mission team. Miss Wright
is expected back on Monday.
The Rev. VIM. A. Thomas is leaving
on Tuesday for a trip into the Toklat
and Upper kantishna country. He ex-
poets to go as far as the Indian settle
ments OIL Lake Minchumina. Mr.. Thorn
as will be glad to take any mail or small
packages intended for the camps in these
parts if same are left at the News Office
before Monday noon.
Roy Lund arrived in town from Fair
banks on Wednesday, bringing a small
quantity of Outside frst-class mail. He
left on the return trip Thursday after
noon with two passengers, Mrs. Jones
and Miss Mary Joy, both of whom CAME
to Nenana some time ago to undergo an
operation at the Commission hospital.
Billy HartwIg was in town during the
week. He brought small consignment
of Fairbanks mail, and returned to the
upper town on Wednesday.
S. II. Millwee, we'll known Fairbanks
attorney, arrived III Nenana on Wednes-
day OIL brief business visit.
Oscar Olson and sister, Mrs. Patton,
are recent arrivals III Nenana, from Dry
creek, on the upper Nenana, where they
have spent the past winter.
Tom Lake, who is working with Alex
Funk on tie contract, arrived i'll town
during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w, II. Gilcher are plan
ming to visit Fairbanks within few days.
Townsite Manager F. S. Ryus will
leave Nenana shortly on business trip
to Fairbanks. :...
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hanover are going
to Fairbanks late next week.
The Log Cabin Tea room has been
closed until further notice owing to the
necessity of removing from the present
| location. ..-.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17
4-REEL FEATURE ~...
>.= SHOW SUNDAY

The four-reel feature film, "A Girl
From His Town. followed by the one
reel comedy, ''Mabel's Strange Predica-
ment," with Charlie Chaplin and Mabel
Nornand in the leading roles, will be
the attraction at the Coliseum Sunday
evening, and promises to be one of the
best balanced entertainments offered to
the theater-going public this winter.
The story of 1.-The GirlS. From His
Town. graphically illustrates the ever
lasting qualities of friendship, even tho
the lives of the friends may travel widely
d1yerging paths. 1t is the story of boy
and girl in small town, between whom
sincere friendship exists, and whose
lives gradually follow their respective
courses, until after several years they
meet again, and find that memory, in
stead of dimning has strengthened the
bonds of friendship until it has developed
into pure and everlasting love. Charlie
and Mabel need no introduction to the
movie fans, and in "Mabel's Strange Pre-
dicament they are seen at their best Feat
ure prices will prevail; general admission
so cents and boxes and reserved balcony
seats IS cents.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17

The Telegraph and Telephone depart
ment of the Commission has issued its
first telephone directory for the use of
patrons of the Anchorage exchange. 1t
lists 81 official and 123 business and resi-
dence phones, in addition to the long
distance stations in direct connection
with Anchorage.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-03-17

Mrs. Campbell announces that the clos
ing dance of the season at her academy
will be given one week from tonight and
an unusually enjoyable time is promised
those who attend There will not he
dance at the academy tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26

gains in this sale. We have. Our way of telling of this sale, howev- CT, is different. Newspaper pic lures either do a suite of furniture an injustice or they exaggerate it, and do the customer an injustice. So we are advertising this sale without prices. No matter what sum you are prepared to spend, no matter what room you are planning to refurnish- this sale will provide your needs at satis- factory prices and
 The L0veman, Joseph & Loeb Club plan way of paying will pro- vide the satisfactory terms.
 (srd F1oor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26

You are going to buy in June any way--so why not buy before the last day.
 ltls much better sale today than 1t will be Saturday. For every day our auto trucks take many of the suites and many of the pieces away, leaving selection not quite so complete as the day before. Because we are not advertising suites at O00-because our ad- vertisments do not contain pie lures of massive, glossy rockers at 2.95 or 3.95- do not take that to mean that we have no genuine moderately-priced furniture bar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Store Closes 6 D. m. Saturdays 9 D. ID.
Store Opens at 8 q. m.
TODAY! O remoUal sale of millinery
Entire stock to be sacrificed

The Millinery Store will be moved to its location day It's refinished the second floor We facilities for taking the while the moving going hats off fourth of their regular price:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26
Jap style hdir 0rnan,ek,
 95c

Very fashionable at present and very specially priced 95c These pretty Japanese back combs in the unique fan shapes Are set with brilliant French crystals and ored jewels Very effective in all shades of hair and blend harmoniously with any hair arrangement
 Fancy back combs set with jewels, popular shell and demi amber colors, 39c tH''n F'''r'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26
CSC

Non Spi, antiseptic liquid remedy for excessive per spiration; is harmless, odor- less and economical
 45c
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26
c summer opening of mid- summer apparel

Our June Clearance Don't put off coming to this sal another day ends Saturdau Of there no danger that we will sell first but dining bedroom the just the finish and size and " - "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26

Lambert Listerine, the size we sell regularly for 100; special in the Toilet Goods Store today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-26
WOnen's silk boot hose 65c

This is the we'll known cobweb quality silk boot hose of the good dependable lustrous quality of silk. Made with high splced silk se heels and toes with dur able elastic garter tops Silk where they show, cotton where they wear.
 FIoor)
 BrOcnded ribbons 45c The newest and prettest harbow ribbon in the Ribbon Store In dainty light blue pink and also wide enough and pretty enough for making sashes (Main Floor)
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06
EXPERT ID TALK ID
 RELIGIOUS TUTORS
Milton s. Littleheld Will Speak
 Here Tuesday Night

Milton s. Littlef1eld. one of the most noted and versatile specialists in the modern Sunday school world today, will speak in New Britain next Tuesday in connection with the open ing of the second term of the New Britain Training School for Re- ligious Teachers, the meeting to be held at 8 o'clock in the chapel of the Center church. Mr. Littlefield IS 8 great favorite in New Britain, hav-
 city two years ago. He Is also one
 of the prominent figures in State Sun-
 day school conventions.
 MT. Litt1efleld is a particular spe-
 cialist with adolescent young people,
 being the author of the graded les
 sons that are used in number of
 the Sunday schools of the city. Among
 other things he plans to have ques-
 tions that are troubling teachers
 asked so that he may help all of the teachers over their difficulties. Teachers of New Britain Sunday schools with those of Berlin, Kensing- 1 ton. and Newington have been in- vited to the meeting so that large attendance is expected to welcome MT. Littlef1eld to the city again. The regular work of the Training school will not begin until one week from Tuesday, January 16 Classes will be formed this Tuesday evening, so that all will have an opportunity
 to begin in earnest the week follow ing.
 Courses offered this term are as follows:
 Term 2-January 9 to March 27. Hour a-7:45 to S:3O. Old Testament l History "a study of the development
 of the real history of the Jewish people. Instructor, Henry w. Maier. Hour b-S:35 to 9:20. Genetic Psychology. study of the periods of development of child life, with an emphasis on the special opportuni- ties for training each offers. Instruc- tor, Warren F. Cook.
 Term 2-January g to March 27. Hour a-745 to 8:30. A survey of the New Testament, giving a plain
 and simple understanding of the com
 position and contents of the New Tes-
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06

Mrs. E. B. Proudman delightfully."- entertained at tea Friday afternoon at her home on Frederick street, Maple Hill. The party was in honor of Mrs. J. F.. Hart who has lately come to Maple Hill to live. Mrs. R. Poteet and Mrs. w. F. sternberg poured tea for the guests while Mrs. R. B. Doane and Mrs. T. Cogswell served.
 An .engagemen ent of much local in terest has oeen announced, 1t being the engagement of Miss Esther Gruet and Ralph Bartlett Dngman. Miss Gruet Is well known in New Britain as she has often visited her sister, Mrs. A. c. McKinnie.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Kinball gave a delightful card party Wednesday evening at their home on Lexington street. The party was in honor of Mir. and Mrs. Albert Kimball of Chicago, there being about forty guests.
 Frederick Radcliffe gave a pleasant house party last week at his home in honor of Miss Mabel Foster of Brook lyn, N. Y. Miss Fosters engagement to MT. Radcliffe was announced some time ago.
 Mrs. Frank Porter and Miss Bea- trice Porter have gone to Atlantic City.
 Mrs George w. Traut entertained the members of the Hartford Welles- ley club at her home, this afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Parsons en- tertained at tea Monday afternoon at their home on Hart street.
 The engagement of Miss Jessie Wightman and Louis Jones was an- nounced last week.
 pr. Kenneth E. Kellogg has re- turned from Baltimore, Md.
 Mir. and Mrs William T. Sloper, Philip Corbin and Walter Hudson have started for Coronado Beach, Honolulu and Japan.
 Miss Mildred Leeds has returned to Holyoke college.
 Miss Ruth Bristoll is visiting friends in Boston. EE
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06

Much interest Is expressed in the meeting to be held next Thursday afternoon, January 11th, at the home of Mrs. W. F. Brooks 4S High street, when worker from the New England headquarters of the National Surgical Dressings committee will give "n il- lustrated talk upon the work of this remarkable committee, and it's needs at the present time. This committee, organized shortly after the beginning of the war, has sent hundreds of thou sands of surgical dressings to many hospitals. general invitation Is ex- , tended to all women interested. to come and hear more of the work at half past three next Thursday after noon. It is probable that local group for doing this work will be or ganized. It is hoped there will be a very full response to this invitation.
 On Monday evening, January 10th. pr. Ellery c. Stowell. associate pro- lessor of International law at Colum- bia university, will speak under the auspices of the Woman's Club upon International Law and Our Nation. Dr. Stowell's work upon The Diplo- matic History of the European War. one volume of which has already been published by. the MacMillan Co.,, is very important contribution to Q subject of absorbing interest.
 On account of lecture engagements in New York, Dr. Stowell comes to New Britain Monday instead sof Tues day evening.
 The Maternal association of New Britain will hold it's January meeting on Wednesday afternoon, the 10th, at o'clock in the parlor of the South church parish chapel. The Rev. Franklin Thompson will speak on Religious Training in the Home and in the Sunday School" MT. Thomp- son has devoted much attention to this subject All interested are in- vited to attend the meeting.
 Reverend H. W. Maier of the First Congregational church will address the members and guests of the Y. w. c. A. at their rooms tomorrow after noon during the vesper service. A social hour will be enjoyed after the service.
 Mrs. A. Miller and Miss. Celia Mil Ter of New York city have been the guests of Miss Alice Stanley.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06
EIGHT MARRIAGES;
 TWENTY-ONE DEATHS
Eighteen Property Transfers Were Also Recorded in City Clerks Offlce
 During the Past Week.

During the Past Week. Twe.1ty-one deaths were recorded in the city clerks office during the week just closed Eight marriages were recorded and eighteen property transfers were made as follows:
 Charles l.. Barnes to Charles G. schenk, land on Warren street.
 Charles L. Barnes to George Hook muth, land and building on Warren street.
 Pasquale Lamante ct al., to M. J. Moore, land and building on Elm street.
 M J. Moore to Landers, Frary & Clark, land and building on Elm street.
 Elizabeth J. Anderson to Landers. F'rary & Clark, one-half interest in land and building on South Main street.
 James P. McNeil to John Sloan, IT,, trus., one half interest in land and building on Pleasant and Fairview streets.
 Bodwell Land Co.,, to Howard W. Draper. ct ux., land on Easton street.
 Alvina c. Peterson to August L. An derson, ct ux., land on highway.
 Corrado Cianci to The New Britain Lumber and Coal Co.,, land on Acorn street. ...
 Bodwell Land Co.,, to William Panco, land on Carlton street. .
 Mary s. White, ct al., to Rosie Cianci, ct al., land and building on Elm street.
 James J. Watson to Howard l..
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06


 Boston, Mass, April 26th, 1914.
 s'For three years, I was troubled with Constipatfon. At times, the attacks would be very severe, accompanied by Dixzin<ss aud V1olent Headaches. I took medicine and laxatives the whole time, but as soon as I discontinued the treatment, my bowels would refuse to move. Last October, I went to Montreal and there heard of Fruit,a-tives'. l used one box and the results were SO pronounced that bought two dozen boxes. continued using 'Fruit-a-tives' and noticed . decided f,npr00e,nent. l gradually reduced the dose from three a day to one tablet every three or four days until the twenty-four boxes were finished when my physical condition was perfect". JAS. J. ROYALL.
 soc. a box, for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent by Fruit-artives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of letters unI claimed at the New Britain, Conn.,, post office, Jan. 6, 1916. MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Bull. Miss Clara Bruder. Miss Ruth l.. Brown. Steve Bonner. Mrs. R. Burr. MT. and Mrs. W. A. Bacon. Miss Priscilla Bergstrom. E. F. Carter. ..~...- MT. and Mrs. J. Oswald Calvert. MT. and Mrs. Fredrick Clapp. pr. Daniel F. Donohue. Miss Edna Deming. Miss Pearl Dougan. James English. MT. and Mrs. c. E. Farnham. Mrs. E. c. Farnham. Mrs Margaret Fawley. M Miss Gertrude A. Figg. Samuel Fleming. Miss Sarah M. Foote. Miss Gretchen Gross. D. Gottlich. MT. and Mrs. Eugene Hurley. Miss Ruth Haxie. MT. and Mrs. E. A. Johnston. Steff Kawaltczik. MT. and Mrs. A. w. Kimball. Carl Larson. Rev. Frederick Lent. Mrs. Maggie Lyset. Mrs. George Lambert. Mrs. John Lane. MT. and Mrs. William O'Keefe. MT. and Mrs. John O'DonnelI. 8 Mrs. Lena Oswald MT. and Mrs. James Miner Dominik Monturo. Strator Nytarelo. Jahan Pajor. Carl Rylander. Albert M. Rowland. Henry Rose. J. c. Rutland. M. J. Kacinkas. r. G. Stannard. Miss Lena Sheldon CD Mrs. John Swanson Miss Rose Swanson Miss Anna Stair. Arthur B. Smith CD Charles P. Smith. E. N. Stearns. E. M. Sweeney. Mrs. J. K. Sanstrom. Hoadley Tudor MT. and Mrs. Charles Terry. Miss Martha Viall Joe Wopnowsky. Mrs. Emma Wideegren. William White. Mrs. Ella Wheeler. c. c. Warner Mrs. F. Young. .-z. Ask f0r adVprfiSo1 1o+tn~s .,,l ,-,a~ ton date of list.
 W. F. DELANEY
 Postmaster
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06

neet4th o,4d or has stomach h-ache, diar- Thoea, sore throat, full of cold, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the con- stipated poison, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of the little bowels without griping, and you have = well, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative," because 1t never fails to cleanse the little ones liver and bowels and sweeten the sto- mach and they dearly love it's pleas ant taste. Full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups printed on each bottle. G a.. #
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups lsk your druggist for 50-cent bottle 6f California Syrup of Figs then zee that it made by the California Fig 6yrup Company" P
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06

The tea dance which the H. H. club gave Monday afternoon in Booths hall was truly delightful one as we'll as a great success fnan- cially A large number of people at- tended and danced a long program of dances for which Judd's orchestra played. Mrs. E. Stanley and Mrs. Eugene Porter presided at the tea table. This tea was given for, the benefit of the Charity organization and it has been estimated that about s125 was realized for it.
 The governors ball which took place Wednesday evening in the Foot Guard hall in Hartford was 8 brilliant social success New Britain was well represented as there were a number of local people present. They were MT. and Mrs. Charles Corbin, Senator and Mrs. George Klett, MT. and Mrs. Leonard B. Mallory, MT. and Mrs. D. McMillan. MT. and Mrs. F. H. John ston, Miss Agnes Johnston, Miss Gladys Thomas, Miss Ruth Trewhella, Mrs. c. L. Luce. Miss Helen Jones, r. s. Chamberlain, Theodore Wallen and W. T. Squire.
 
 The Open House which has been the custom in previous years at the Y. M. c. A. on New Years day also took place there this year. On Mon day afternoon the building was opened at o'clock to numerous visitors. The guests were shown the different de- partments while the Y M. c. A. or chestra played a well-chosen program. Later in the afternoon there was an exhibition of gymnasium work and then luncheon was served.
 In the evening the Venetian Trio furnished the program.
 Mrs. L. s. Sheldon entertained the members of the Home Whist club "Wednesday afternoon at her home in Berlin. Mrs. George Griffith won the ladies' first prize, Mrs. c. w. Stevens the second while F. E. Williams won the gentlemen's first prize and H. E.. Cooley the second.
 Much interest is being manifested here in the lecture which pr. Kath- erine Bement Davis, chairman of New York's parole commission, will give on Thursday evening, January II at Par- sons theater, Hartford. pr. Davis will talk on progressive reformative methods, a subject which greatly in- terests many.
 The New Britain lodge of Elks well comed the new year by having an informal dance and supper Monday evening at their home on Washington street. The members and their guests danced until 1 a. m., having spent most enjoyable evening. t1
 In the parlors of the Baptist church Tuesday evening the members and guests of the Woman's club listened to very interesting lecture by pr. Christian Brinton on Scandinavian Painting"
 Mrs. E. Welles Eddy was one of the patronesses last night at the dance given by the Bachelors club of Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Wilcox of Berlin attended the governors bali Wednesday evening.
 The members of the High school orchestra are planning to give a can- tata some time next month.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06
NO NEW NOTE TO EUROPE
State Department Issues Formal De- niAl That President Intends to For ward Second Communication.

ward Second Communication. Washington, Jan. 6.-Formal de- nial was made by the state depart ment late yesterday afternoon of the report that the president contenl- plated sending a second note on peace to the belligerent powers.
 Following the cabinet meeting Sec- retary Lansing announced that Pres. Wilson had authorized him to say that the government had no other note in contemplation and that such infor- nation was being sent to all American diplomatic representatives abroad. He would not discuss the matter further.
 Counselor Polk gave out this for maj statement: tSs
 The report that the president Is pre- pairing Ito send a new note to the bei- ligerent powers is false and without any foundation. The president has no second note in contemplation.
 In making this denial. Counselor Polk declined to add anything orally to the statement.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-06
latt, land and building on Lincoln

Platt, land and building on Lincoln street.
 John Hanna to LAnders, Frary & Clark, land and building, one-half in- terest, on Rocky Hill road.
 George B. Schwartz to Ellik Firen- stein. one-third interest in land and building on West Main street.
 Frederick w. Williams to George B. Schwartz. land on West Main street.
 George B. Schwartz to David Segall, one-third interest In land and building on West Main street.
 William H. Corbin to Samuel L.. Hinchliffe, land and building on Cherry street.
 John H. Andrew to Stanley Worke, land on Burritt and Myrtle street extension.