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Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
HRS. ANNA K. GRAFT DIES
 AT HOSPITAL MONDAY
Sister of We'll Known Pioneer Passes Away of Complication
 of Diseases

At an early hour Monday morn ing. Mrs. Anna K. Graft died at st. Ann hospital, Douglas, Of compli- cation of diseases. Mrs. Graft had been sick for about a year. For the past month she made her home with her brother Frank Bach, and a few days before her death was taken to SC. Ann hospital
 mo deceased lady came to Douglas four years ago from Long Branch. New Jersey, and lived on the Island for a time and then moved 10 Juneau wh.-c she stayed until shortly be- forc her death.
 Mrs. Anna K. Graft was born in vindshoim. Germany, 55 years ago. but had made her home in the east ern part of the United States nearly all her life. She is survived by two brothers. Frank Bach, of Douglas, and George Bach, Of Taku 'Harbor' and husband, R. Graf, and four daughters in tho East.
 The remains will be buried in the Douglas cemetery perhaps Sunday in a metallic casket and wil finally be taken to Long Branch, N. J., the old home of the deceased lady, for final interment.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
SULZER LEADS
 IN THE RAGE
to Empire, Delegate Sul- ger Leads in the Race for
 Election

According Co figures compiled by Che Juneau Empire, Charles A. sulzer is leading in Che delegate race by 2- votes. Mir. sulzcr leads in Che First Division, with one precinct uure- ported, by 70 votes; u tho Second, with two precincts mrcportcd, Mir. Wickcrshom leads by 20l votes and in the Third. with l2 precincts m- reported. Mr. Sulzcr leads by l37 also leading u Che Fourth Division by n votes.
 The Dispatch claims that Mr. Wickersham is in Che lead. but does not give any figures Co prove it.
 It is a very close race, anyway and the election win be m doubt until all Che returns have been sent in and officially counted.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
SICK AT FORT

Word was received here a couple of days ago that Sergeant David N. Bairncr was very sick at Fort Sew ard with pneumonia caused by in- nucnza. When the first news came there seemed to be very little hope for his recovery. In a telegram re- cclvcd by the young mans uncle yes torday from Mrs. Bairner, however, it was thought he had taken a de- cided turn for tho better after a hard struggle. and that he now would very likely recover.
 It was also reported in the tele- gram that Robert McKlem, also or Fort Seward. was very low with the disease. Mir. McKlem was formerly at Treadwell and went from there to be assistant keeper Of the light at Eldred Rock, elisting from there in the U. s. Guards and was stationed at Fort Seward.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
SOLDIER LIFE
 FINE OLD STUFF
Touch of Army Life Makes a Hit With Dick Mccormick, Who
 Is at Camp Lewis

Richard Mccormick, Jr., who went to Camp Lewis with the last bunch Of Alaskans to be inducted into service. writes an interesting letter to a friend here in which he says in part:
 "Becn in the hospital for a week with the flu, but am now feeling fine. The whole bunch that came down on th Humboldt are i'm the hospital. One Alaskan died. There are sure a bunch of Alaskans out here. Gust Erickson, Harold Penn berton. Forrest Russell, Jim Ken ncdy and Jim Hawthorne all being stationed here. This soldier life is great; up at 5:15, stand reyoillo, clean up. eat breakfast drill four hours. then mess, four hours more dru. then mess again. After that you can do as you please if you are not in quarantine, as we are"
 This letter was written the day before the armisticc was signed so it is impossible to say whether Dick and thc rest of the boys are still at the camp or have been discharged and are on the way home.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
GOOD ADVERTISING
 FOR TERRITORY Fine Display of Alaska Grown Products Now Being Shown
 In Seattle

The following from thc Seattle Times shows that Alaska is rcceIv- ing some publicity as a farming
 country:
 More than a dozen mammoth tur- nips. sound and sweet. one being ~ inches in circumference; some oS- .ruordiuary rutabagos and straw berries comprise an exhibit gift rt- coivcd yesterday from Alaska by J. L.. McPhcrson, manager of Che Alo9- la bureau of Che Seattle Chamber Of Commerce and Commercial Club. The turnips and rutabagas were grown by William S. Paddock at Dawson, and che strawberries by C. H. Anyway at Amcs. Alaska. Nine of thc berries fiu Che quart containor after being shruuk by preserving.
 TO those who saw Che products Manager McPhcrson said: "Thosc are not freak products. as you see the number sent. but are fair aver age samples. Now think of 100000 square miles of American Alaska where such vegetables can Doe grown. It is am agricultural paradise of the future, especially finc for pigs, which thrive wonderfully on turn ips."
 The exhibit was brought out and presented by J. C. Rathbonc. He also brought some samples of cab bago. Che heads averaging thirteen and fourteen pounds. quality per feet The quality and taste of the Alaskan vegetable arc said Co be au- pcrior Their mammoth size Is due it is believed, Co thc intense heat in Che ground during Che growing sca- son.
 E. O. Mccormick, chairman Of Che special federal commission recently in Che North, sampled Che pork grown at Anchorage and finished on Alaskan vegetables and pronounced it the sweetest and finest hc had ever found
 Harry Y. Saint director of the chambers State Development Bu- reau. said yesterday lac believed su- gar bccts would thrive u Alaska "Tcsts ought to be made without delay" he said. "uni if Che sugar beet will grow there like turnip and rutabaga, with a sacchriuc content like that Of thc Yakima brct AIos- ka win be, indeed, am agricultural Eldorado"
 Tho mammoth vegetables will oc placed on exhibition at downlown store Co remind thc public oi thc m. tion's greatest treasure field.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22

fun recognition as problem from those lu Che best position to furnish adequate relief
 ''Ny own opinion is thut Che Brit ish government wlll work out plan for Che stimulation ot gold produc- tion and that our plans win be mod elcd very closely along Che lines worked out by British experts. our lccal phases ot Che problem being ot course. fully provided for"
 Frederick W. Bradley intended Co be a passenger on tho steamship Sophia. He had engaged passage on her and was Co board her at Ju- rcau at s o'clock on the morning Of October 24. She went on Che reef at o'clock on Che same morning and never reached Juneau.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
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A PROCLAMATION

e Although during Che past year C e Alaska has been stricken with C e flood, disease and marine dis C e astor, although through war 6 e and other calamity there are {" % many sorrowing for dear ones {" 6 departed; although our Terri {" e tory has been depleted In pop {" e ulation due Go Che national call {" e Co other fields of endoayor, " e stlll never before have loyal " e hearts poured forth like meas {" 6 urc of thonkfuncss for the {" e blessings bestowed upon the na- e e tiou in tho reestablishmcnt of e e international peacc-a peace e e which must endure. founded as e @ it is on American ideals of hon- e {: or and justice. We arc thank |" e ful that we have learned tho @ e lessons of patriotism, of which " |" our flag is Che symbol; thank " e ful that We have found tho way " @ to respond Co Che call Of char e $ ity; thankful chat our Alaskan e e men and women. yes and chil- |" |: drcn have answered immodi- 6 6 atcly to an demands of Che Gov 6 e crnmcnt; and that in SO doing, |" e we have led an Che states and % {: territories; thankful that those |" q who have perished for Che flag " e and country have not passed Co e + Che Great Beyond in vain. e * Now. therefore. in accordance * a with custom and following the 2 e proclamation Of tho President '" @ Of the United States, l. Thomas " @ Riggs. Jr, Governor of Alaska, " @ do hereby proclaim Thursday, " @ November 2S, next, as a day Of " e Thanksgiving, whcrcou Che pco- {" @ pie Of this Territory may re- |" @ fraln from their labors and i'm e & their homes and churches rem !" @ der thanks to God. (" @ Given under my hand and " e Che Seal of Che Territory of !" |: Alaska. n Juneau, Che capital " e this nineteenth day of Noyem- e 2 bcr. in che year of our Lord |" @ ono thousand nine hundred and " (: eighteen and of thc indcpcnd- |" [: cncc of the United States Che <" q. one hundred and forty-sccond @ go lScaD lSigucdl s THOMAS RIGGS, Jr. " 60 Governor " 8 By tho Governors q; Charles E. Davidson. " @ Ex-Ofucio Secretary Of Alaska. "
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
PLAN CONSERVATION WEEK

The Council of National nclcuge is cooperating with the food admin istration in program for a food conservation drive during Che flsi week in December Details of the plans will be announced later the special features SO far announced be- ing Conservation Day December f., Woman's Day December {; School Day. December 6 Famine. disorder and every household is threatened with lack of food in many parts of Europe. and every household in America must rally to tho call for as- sistance.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
WHEAT
 BEING GROUND
First Flour Mill Starts Grinding at Fairbanks on November
 Ninth

AIaska's first flour min has just been established and tho machinery installed at Fairbanks. Che interior metropolis.
 J Wells. am eutcrprising and pros porous farmer of Che Panama Valley made an his plans for this indus Cry last year. but owing to war cou- dlIous Che min machinery was much delayed cu route and reached Fairbanks only last month.
 Everything was prepared for its immediate installation. however, and Che plant. with 70 daily capacity Of ufy barrels Of flour. already Is in operation. having started November ninth.
 m anticipation Of thc operation 1f thIs mm this faI virtually an Che farmers of thc Panama Valley this
 ear raised more wheat than ever before. In fact. they appreciate this new opportunity to make not only Inc Tauaua Valley but an interior Alaska. almost independent ot flour
 supplies from Che outside
 FIouriug grains. including wheat barley and rye. have been success fully grown iu Che Panama Valley tor a number of vars. and Che farm er there now feel that they can .rov enough wheat iu that district alone Co supply flour iu ample quan- Iy for all parts Of Alaska WeIsts enterprise is consequently regarded by AIaskaus us a most desirable and vital industry.
 Better flour may be made by omc of Che big mills outside" says che Fairbanks Daily News-Miucr Of October l4. "but you win bc unable .o make Tairbanksans believe it Anyway. homemade flour will be good enough for our people"
 Wcst has announced that Che mill Nu bc operated as a custom grist min. available at an times Co an Che farmers. iu Che same way that grist mills were operated throughout Che Middle West iu Che early days.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
MUST REGISTER

To avoid misunderstanding, it might be well Co say that an mon between thc ages of IS and l6 must register before the lGth of Dcccm- ber. Qucstionuaircs now in Che hands of rcgistrants must bc filled out and returned Co thc board as soon as possible No more ques- tiouuaircs will be sent out however.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
ILL AT sHAKAN

L.. wornecko. of Trcadwell, is re- ported ul at Shakan. Until a few days ago there was no doctor there but it Is understood that a doctor and nurse have arrived. This fact relieves considerable anxiety over che welfare of Che numerous we'll known Treadwoll people who are at that camp.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
MOTHER DIES

IT. E. p. Ilccgan. tho local can- ncryman. has received news of the death of his mother at Chchalis. Washington on Che Sth of the present month. She was a pioneer woman of Washington.
 Mr. Kccgaus mother lived in Douglas for a time several years ago and kept house for her son.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
IN SIBERIA

Abel Anderson, son of Mir. and Mrs. P. A. Anderson. formerly Of Douglas but now living in Juneau. has been heard from. He is in si- beria with the 3lst Infantry of the regular army. having gone from Fort William Mckinley in the Phil ippincs recently.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
PAINFUL ACCIDENT

A. Peroumous. Of the Ready lion mine, had one of his hands caught under some falling rock on the 24-foot level Of the mine yes terday morning. One finger was SO lacerated that 1t was amputated by Dr. Sergeant at st. Ann hospital.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
TRIP TO SOUTH

Mrs. John Henson, sr., left on the Princess Mary yesterday for n trip to the South. She will spend the winter visiting with her daughter at Seattle and with her son. Fred and family at Port Angeles Wash.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
TO RUN LYRIC

10 Is reported that Jack Wilson will break into the theatrical game here and will take charge Of the Lyric theatre when it reopcus after tho quarantine. He will keep the contract to furnish amusement for tho Treadwell employees that has been held heretofore by the Lyric
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
PROMOTED

Miss Ethcl Heacook has been pro- noted Go be head clerk in thc dry good department at Che Treadwell store. taking the place Of A. suther- land. who is now manager of Che store. Miss Virginia Eaughln has taken Che position made vacant by Che promotion Of Miss Heacock.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
GOOD COAsTING

Notwithstanding quarantine reg ulations, local young folks enjoyed several days good coasting this week on the various hill about town. The condition of the streets was just right for the sport and every young ster who could get a sled was out using it.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
WORKING AT THANE

A number of Che Douglas High school boys are working at Thano min during their enforced vacation from school on account of Che flu regulations Among those working there are Martin Gallwas, Arthur Nelson. Maurice Johnson and D. Wiltaneu.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
BRANCH IN JUNEAU

II. V. sully. the local cabinet maker. carpenter and undertaken has leased the Ellinger building in Juneau and will conduct am under taking parlor there as well as a woodworking establishment Mr. Sully will maintain his establish ment in Douglas also.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
HOME AGAIN

Henry Stevens, the native mor- chant of Douglas, arrived back in town last Saturday night from Kluckwan with about twenty other natives They had been to Kluck- wan. which is a kind Of an heredi- tary home for most of the local natives, celebrating a potlach.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
TWENTY YEARS
 AGO THIS WEEK
The News Is Twenty Years Old This Week-SOme "Reminiscences
 of Old Times

As Che News has reached the age of twenty years and is starting now its twcnty-first. we will start a sour-dough column that each week win tcll Che principal happenings of che same week In tho same month twenty years before, hoping that t win be Of interest to old-timors as we'll as newcomers.
 From Che first number Of the pa per we find that Che Alaska Tread well Company adorned the pages with an advertisement for their store which boosted outfits for the gold fields. Che rush being on then Co the Kloudikc. M .J. OConnor and D. II. Fox also had "ads' In the paper. as did tho Douglas Pharmacy which is now thc P. P. Smith Drug Store. Frank Bach was running an ad. for his general merchandise store. but with Che exception of an advertisement of a cigar store con- ducted by Jack Mcdonald, tho pat rouagc camc from men who have since left this part of Che country.
 A trip through Che Trcodwell mine under Foreman Allan Hunter Is de- scribcd by reporter Of the paper. The Lone Fisherman with Captain Tibbctts at Che wheel missed a trip a few days before on account Of the heavy wind
 A fire at skagway that did $2OO,- OOO damage Is described, and it was also stated that Prof. Miucr's Silver Cornct Band would give grand ball at Ohmaus hall tho next evou- ing. Co which thc editor would go, as he had received a complimentary ticket.
 At the time che first issue of the paper was published John G. Brady was governor Of Alaska, c. s. John son was n. S. District Judge and .J. M. shoup was U. s. Marshal
 Tho paper also tells of thc arrival Of Che steamer City Of Topeka, with Capt "Hog" Thompson iu command. Tho boat had difficulty in landing at Douglas on account of thc high wind. The Utopia. on the way mp, had caught fire at Cape Fanshaw. Tho fire was cxtiuguished and the boat went on her way an right un- W she arrived at Taku Inlet, where she lost her propeller. The Farallon lowed her to Juneau.
 The locals of Che paper arc hll- ed with the names of people who are no longer here, and a glance through them fails Co reveal many names that are familiar with Che present generation.
 J. P Corbus was superintendent of tho Trcadwcll mines. Douglas had not been incorporated and there was no cable Co Alaska at that time. Dyca was a flourishing city and SO was Skagway and Sitka and Wran- gclI There was no Ketchikau the boats stopping at Mary's Island to clear. There was a newspaper called The Mining Record being published in Juneau which depended on Che mail for its news from Che States.
 The Standard Music Hall of Doug las advertised that it was open an night and that it made a speciality Of hot drinks, while Che Dclmonico Restaurant was Che popular eating house.
 The pages ol The News were plon- ufully sprinklcd with advertising of an kinds, and show that Douglas was a live town even twenty years ago.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
vEAsIEs LEAVE

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. veasie left on the Jefferson Sunday night for Che South. They are going to Belling- ham. Wash. where it is thought they win make their future home. Mir. and Mir Veasie have been resi- dents Of Tr5adwell for about twenty years. Mir. Voasie has been in charge of the machine shop stock rooms ever since his arrival here.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
TO BE A NURSE

Miss Alice Bollinger, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. s. Bollinger. for mcrly of Douglas but now of Valdez. left the latter place recently enroute to Portland. Oregon, where she will take up the study Of nursing.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
COMING BACK

Leo D. Young Is a returning pas scngcr on Che Spokane that is duo here Saturday Mir Young is a former Douglas city councilman who has been in tho States for the past several months
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
ON A VISIT

Mrs. E. McWiuiams arrived here on Che Jefferson last satruduy night for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. shalcr and family. She was accompanied by her son, Clifford, and will return to Skagway on the Jefferson tomorrow night.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
MOVING HOME

Mir. and Mrs. Jack Richards will move back to Treadwell after living in Juneau for some time They will occupy tho old Ott house formerly occupied by Mir. H. A. Finger and family.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
GIVES UP LEASE

Manager G. W. Barnett, of the Lyric theator, has given mp his lease on that place. It is understood that other parties will reopen the theater when the quarantine is lifted.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
NEW JOB

Jack Kearnoy has taken a position at Trcadwell with the electrical de- 1artmout He had been working on repair work at the Alaska-Juneau min previous to going to Treadwell.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
IN SERVICE

Emil Goubell, formerly of this place. is now serving with the United States heavy artillery and is stationed at Fort worden. Wash.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
REQUESTED TO OBSERVE DEC. 2

Alaska has been asked to take part in the observance of December 7th as a day of tribute that is to be paid to Great Britain for her part fin the world war.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
MORE CASES
 OF FLU HERE
Number of Cases of the Epidemic, But Many of Them in a Very
 Mild Form

Since last week several more cases of flu have developed on Doug las Island, but as most Of them are in a mild form,not much fear is felt for the safety Of the patients
 The cases in the Nelson family. mentioned last week, are well on the road to recovery. as is also Gust Johnson. who was at the hospital scottic Bruce. who was taken sick with the disease about a week ago, is getting better and will sooon be discharged as cured.
 The new cases are in the Wirtancn and Niemi families. where there are Ia number Of children. It will per haps run it's course through the family, but none Of the patients are seriously m.
 The most serious case in town is William Fleek. who has been sick for about a week. The disease de- yeloped into pneumonia and he was taken to the hospital last night. From last reports it seems that Mir. Fleok is very sick and it is hoped that with the care he is now getting he will recover.
 There are a number Of other scat tering cases throughout the town, but wherever they have been found strict quarantine has been placed and it is hoped that the spread will be checked.
 Face masks are still being worn and strict quarantine rules observed. There has been no intimatlon as Co when the quarantine will be raised.
 The general influenza conditions in Alaska are about the same. Ketch- lkan is through with it; there are a number Of cases at Petersburg and at all the small outlying places Al Chichagof. Dr. Ellis and number of other residents arc down with it. The mine boat was in from that place to secure another doctor this week. The epidemic has not ap- peared yet at skagway or in the in- terior of Alaska, but it prevails at the Westward, where it is playing havoc with the natives Al Kodiak Ia number Of deaths are occurring each day.
 Ten doctors and nurses arc now on their way from Seattle on the Spokane, which is due here satur- day. and they will be distributed around where they will do the most good. They are being sent by the Northwest Division of the Red Cross.
 One New Case
 Another case of influenza was re- ported this afternoon by the health officer. the latest victim being the daughter of Emil PalmhOm. The
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
ALL WELL

Charles Preston and family who were quarantined with influenza have all entirely recovered and the quarantine has been lifted from their home.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22

Fl A. Michaels. assistant wharf ringer at Troadwou has resigned. No one has been chosen Go take h.a place yet.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
DIES IN JUNEAU

Harry Pendergast who at one time was a very well known miner on Douglas Island. died in a Juneau hospital this week of acute indiges- ton.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
ON PRINCESS

Mrs. R G Wayland accompanied by her children and her mother left on Che Princess Mary yesterday for Che South.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22

Get your Christmas tree decoro- tions while stock is complete. Sec Martins now.
Douglas Island news., 1918-11-22
One New Case

Another case Of influenza was re- ported this afternoon by the health officer, the latest victim being the daughter Of Emil Palmbom. The condition of W. A. Flcck at the hos pital continues the same. with no changes for better or worse.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-01-30
Dec. %. 1917
Mrs. Il j Prescott,
Big Stone Gap, va.


Mrs. Il j Prescott,
Big Stone Gap, Va.
Dear Mrs. Prescott:
| am glad indeed to lave
this wire from you, as | have
observed many cases where
sweaters are needed, aud, in
fact, have written to many of
my friends to help out. Mv OBJ
servation is that the boys from
the better classes of families are
all well supplied, but many
do not seem to have friennlswho
can, or Will, supply sweaters,
wr,stlets, mnillers, &c
am IN the headquarters
office Of This regiment and can
easily spot the boys from Wise
County, and place these articles
with them, and also see that
the really needed cases are
taken care of.
Ii these goods are shipped as
per the above wire, it will give
me pleasure To distribute TO lie
best of my ability, aud furnish
list of names of those receiving
same.