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The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Funeral of Mayor Matheson

The funeral of Mayor F. Mathe- son occurred in the Presbyterian church Saturday morning at II o'clock. It was very largely at- tended, and marked by it's sim plicity, The service was con- ducted by Rev. J. s. Clark. who stated that the short service was in accordance with the wishes of the family. More than a dozen returned soldiers in uniform were seated near the bier.
 The second musical number, Tt is Well With My Soul" was sung by an Indian choir. At the conclusion of the song Rev. Clark explained that the Natives had sung this selection at their own request. They said Mir. Mathe- son had been their best friend and they wished to have part in the funeral rites.
 Following the church service the remains were conveyed to the cemetery on the Marguerite. Two boat loads of sorrowing friends formed the funeral cor tege. The ceremony at the grave consisted of a few appropriate words and a benediction, after which George Northrope sounded taps.
 There were a number of beauti- full floral offerings from loving friends.
 The pail bearers were Wm. Taylor, Edwin Hofstad, E. F. Carlstrom. E. A. Lindman, J. c. Grant and Wm. Patterson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Alaskans have given more men

Alaskans have given more men and more money and sacrificed more per capita for war purposes than any spot where waves the American Flag. Though Alaska, more than any other place, is the melting pot for the nations, |" the residue is the pure gold of patriotism. Alaska Magazine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Ole Johnson is confined to his room with indisposition.

Ole Johnson is confined to his room with indisposition.
 As a result of a petition sent to the Governor several months ago Wards cove is to have a school for the children whose parents are engaged in business in that locality.
 Nels Nelson, manager of the Alaska Fish & Cold Storage con- pany plant at Scow Bay was in Wrangell yesterday. MT. Nelson returned last week from a trip to Wyoming where he visited his son who is ranching in that state. Eight soldier boys who were drafted from Petersburg returned to that place last week from Fit. Seward. They were A. Todal, A. H. Benjaminson, o. s. Olsen, Peter Jelle, Charles Norberg, Charles Greenaa, John Roald, Lars Tjomslund.
 Mrs. George Bidwell and her two daughters were aboard the City of Seattle Friday en route to San Diego, Cal. Mrs. Bidwell went south with her husband at the time of his brothers oeath about the middle of December, leaving the daughters behind on account of the flu epidemic in California. The epidemic has subsided to some extent in South ern California, and Mrs. Bidwell came north last week for her daughters.
 U. s. Commissioner c. E. Web CT this week appointed Mrs. Ma bel Matheson administratrix of the estate of her husband, the late F. Matheson.
 The Ripley Fish company shipped three boxes of frozen fish on the City of Seattle Friday. The weather was so rough be- tween Wrangell and Petersburg on Sunday that a 4O-foot gas-boat which started to Wrangell from Petersburg had to turn back.
 The Boy Scouts throughout the world will celebrate their ninth anniversary during the week from February 2 to IA. The motto of this organization of boys from 12 to Is years of age is, Make an effort to do some- thing for somebody else every day without reward"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
$1O1

This record of practical patri- otism IS so very fine that 1 feel i'm. pelled to tell you how greatly it commands my admiration and ap- preciation.
 I do not know that it will be possible, but l wish 1 might visi, you to express my thanks in person. and to meet and greet such sterling Red Men as you must be.
 l also wish that all our members everywhere could catch your con- ception of the fact that Patriotism is one of the foremost features of our Order, and that such unselhsh generosity as you have shown is truly patriotic.
 In order that our membership at large may know what you have done intend to have this letter published in News from Head quarters.
 Wishing your tribe the abundant prosperity which it so richly de- serves. l am
 Yours in F. F. & C.,
 Jas. T. Rogers,
 c. |.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

For the first time in several years the town of Valdez is now out of debt. A number of mon- ey.saving features were intro- duced there in city management that has brought about this hap py state of affairs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Dr. Anna Brown returned from

Dr. Anna Brown returned from Juneau on the City of Seattle.
 N. M. Tate, the Union Bay cannery man, attended Redmen's s lodge in Wrangell Tuesday night.
 J. F. Chamberlain, probably the best known travelling man in Alaska, is in Wrangell this week.
 The regular monthly meeting of the town council will take place tonight.
 R. H. Chadwick, a we'll known travelling man, is in Wrangell again this week.
 "Ole" Wheeler, the Petersburg druggist. was in Wrangell this week visiting his family.
 Mrs. Jacob Johnson has re- turned to Petersburg after an ex- tended visit in Wrangell.
 The smiling countenance of Ben Dalzell, well known travelling man, has been in evidence on our streets this week.
 John McCollum of Calder re- turned from a trip to the States on the Curacoa which was in port Monday morning.
 The Curacoa was in port Mon- day morning. She brought one pouch of letters and 13 sacks of second class mail.
 A. Jakobitz returned on the City of Seattle Friday from Ju- neau where he went for an oper- ation by Dr. L. P. Dawes.
 MT. and Mrs. Matt Pellinen have moved into the residence on Front street owned by Rev. Clark, and which was formerly the Pe- niel mission.
 Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Oliver of Union Bay were in Wrangell this week. They were married in Wrangell early in December.
 The Moose did not meet on Friday evening out of respect to the late Mayor Matheson whose remains were at that time lying in state.
 A boat load of red cod were brought in yesterday and almost every one in town had cod for dinner.
 Wm. Berger, who was severely injured on January 10 is improv- ing, but it may be several weeks before he is able to work again.
 Lost-A silver dollar on last Saturday morning, between Nc Cormack's store and the bank. Finder please return to the Sent incl office. W. H. Johnston, a sourdough who has spent much time in the Iditarod, arrived in Wrangell this week and may locate here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The commercial club at Nenana is holding a contest to get mater ial to put on a card advertising the many advantages of tl4at town. The one who can say, ttne most nice things, whether they are true or not, in the fewest words, gets five dollars and the next biggest gets three dollars.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Naval Vessels in Alaskan
 Waters

Governor Riggs has requested that naval vessels be stationed in Alaskan waters next summer and his request has been granted. "Oh, girls, ain't it a grand and glorious feeling?" Douglas Island News.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

A. Reinert, a Skagway merchant, is closing out his business there and in the future will continue his activities at ketchikan, where he has had a store for some time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

It is said that the Iditarod will will be quiet next season unless the Guggenheims change their plans and operate the.r dredges.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

Many roadhouses in the Koyu- kuk country are reported closed this winter owing to lack of pa- tronage.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

Joseph Silscovich, owner of a famous roadhouse in the Kougar ok district of Alaska, died last month in Seattle of influenza. He was one of the heroes in one of Rex Beach's stories of Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Give the Herring a Square Deal

And now it is claimed that the Eastern people are entering into a conspiracy to down the Alaska herring, Scotch cured. 1t is claimed that the Alaska herring is replacing the original Scotch article, being better in every way. Let's rally around our herring and see that they get square deal.-Douglas Island News.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

Word from Anchorage says there are rumblings of another paper to be started there shortly. John Frame and others are con. templating this move.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The Pacific Steamship company hapdled 1,600, 900 cases of salmon the past season valued at $11, 200, : 0OO
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

There are eight roadhouses on the Broad Pass trail between Ne mana and the coast.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The annual dog race at Nome has been cancelled this year until the return of normal conditions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

As sfar as it is known, Yukon Territory is the only part of the continent where there has been no influenza.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
MIDWINTER
 NEWS NOTES
Not Much of Anything. and a Little of Everything Going on in the Great
 Northland

Many homesteaders Tn the in- terior are making final proof of their claims.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
OF LOCAL INTEREST

Forest Supervisor w. c. Weigle WIS aboard the City of Seattle Friday. He was returning to K chikan from Juneau where he Went on business connected with the cons truction of the road to Charcoal point.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The late Hi. Gill, who recently died in Seattle after serving sev- eral terms as mayor of that place was at one time a resident of Nome.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

John Mndquist, an old-time Fairbanks fisherman known there by the name of Tom Cod" and Santa Claus was robbed at Skagway on his way outside and to the old country. He became demented on account of the loss of his money, amounting to about a thousand dollars, and had to be taken to the asylum.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

An allotment of refu- gee garments consisting of 60 chemises has been received by the local Red Cross. Anyone wishing to help by making two or three of these garments at home, may obtain them and instructions for mak- ing by calling at the Red Cross sewing room Fri day afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

There was an enthusiastic meet ing of the Wrangell Fire Depart ment Monday evening. Half a dozen new members were taken into the organization. The Honor Roll contains the names of ten members, two of whom have been discharged. Washington's birth day will be celebrated by ball on the evening of Saturday, Feb ruary P. The following commit tee will have charge of the affair: E. A. Lindman, Ned Lemieux, Lloyd Dalgity.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

About fifteen outfits are working in the Tolovna district this winter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The first and second teams of the school boys are planning a public basket ball game at the Gymnasium on Saturday evening. The local school basket ball play CTS have re ceived a challenge from the Ketc nikan school players. The object of the public game Saturdaytvening is to raise funds to defray Ahe expense of a game with Ketchikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The lawyers of the great trial soon to be tried in OUT courts are busy drilling their witnesses, and there is 2 promise that the trial for writing poetry of Witty Long, fellow Tennyson Brown will soon take place. The court will be held at the Gymnasium in the near future.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

Edward c. Morrissy who was one of the speakers at the demo- cratic rally in Wrangell the first of November is now in Seattle working as areporter for the P.-1. MT. Morrissy spent last year in Washington, D. c.. as private secretary to the delegate from Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

For the shave and haircut of satisfaction go to Ed Grigwire's shop, opposite drug store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

People on Fairbanks Creek lead the world in donations to the Red Cross. Their donations amount to $2I per capita.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
Presbyterian Church
February 9, at 7::30 D. m.

February 9, at 7:30 p. m.
 Mans Day, and Reconstruction as taught in the Scriptures. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. J Daniel 12:4.
 Friday evening Bible study. The Jewish Feasts, and theil meaning, as pictures, fulfilled and to be fulfilled in the dealing ot Christ with the Jews and Gen. tiles. Leviticus 23.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

LUCAL ktUlEN
 PRAISED BY
 THE GREAT
 lNCOH0NEE Stikine Tribe No. 5 Commands the Admiration and Appre- citation of the Great Council of the United States.
 Great Council of the
 United States of the
 Improved Order of Office of
 James I. Rogers
 Great Incohonee
 Blnghamton, New York,
 January g 1919. Stikine Tribe. No. ,,
 L. M. Churchill, C. of R.,
 Wrangell. Alaska.
 My dear Chiefs and Brothers: Measured on the maps you must be approximately 5000 miles away from me, but 1 want you to know that you are very close 10 my heart. According to the 1oIS c. C. U. $. records vour membershipon the 31st of Hunting Moon G. $. D. 426 December 3I, IoI7), which is the latest data have at hand, was only 4o, but they must all be ex- ceptionally big. hearted and live wire Red Men, and the spirit of pa triotsm must be remarkably strong among them. Being so far away from our na- tional centers, It would not have been Very strange If you had been somewhat inattentive to the varl- ous patriotic movements conducted by our Ord1r. Instead, when contributions to the War Ambulance Fund were called for your tribe contributed
 $1OO Later, when the late G. C. of K. Brooks started to raise a Tobacco Fund for our brothers in the service your tribe responded again with contribution of
 $141 To cap the climax of this splen- did record, 1 am advised by G. c. of K. Macferran that among the first contributions to the Patriotic Fund for Disabled Red Men' which reached his office was cue from your tribe of
 $1O1 This record of practical patri- otiSm Is So very fine that I feel i'm.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The social which was to have been given by the Redmen last Tuesday evening was postponed until next Tuesday evening on account of the death of Mayor Matheson. An able committee has the matter in charge and the social will be one of the most en- joyable of the winter. It is to be an invitational affair.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

Christ Olsen of Petersburg claims that his wife has treated him inhumanly and cruelty and deserted him without cause. He now wishes to advise the public that he will not be responsible for any bills incurred by Mrs. Christ Olsen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06
$141

To cap the climax of this splen- did record, 1 am advised by G. C.. of K. Macferran that among the first contributions to the Patriotic Fund for Disabled Red Men, which reached his office was cue from your tribe of
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

The Physical Culture Club or ganized several weeks ago is in- creasing in membership. and much interest and enthusiasm is being shown by those who meet and go through the various stunts twice a week. The club is con- posed of young ladies and men of all ages.
 Alfred Berg left on the City of Seattle Friday for Ketchikan where he has a position with the Ripley Fish company. Alfred is the only one of the Berg brothers left who is single, but he does not act as if he was proud of this distinction. Therefore, he must be facing the inevitable.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

Later, when the late G. C. of R. Brooks started to raise a Tobacco Fund for our brothers in the service your tribe responded again with a contribution of
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-02-06

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
Rail Rate Complaint Upheld

Washington, May 10.--In deciding
today the complaints of the South NJ,
Joseph and Kansas City live stock ext
changes against the Chicago, Burlings
ton and Quincy Railroad, the Interstate
Commerce Commission held that rates
to st. Joseph and Kansas City frori
Nebraska stations west of Aurora on
the line extending through Broken Bow
and Alliance, and from points on the
Burington's Ericsson, Burwell and Sars
gent branches were unduly prejudica1
in so far as they exceed the Omaha
rates. Orders to dcsist were made efs
fectivo September 1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, May 19.-There appeared
to be no bottom for French exchange
In the early dealings and quotations
were made .nominally at 6.44 for cables
and GAG for checks. The general mar
ket was heavy.
Quotations were:
Demand sterling 4.651s, cables 1865
Lire cables SIS, checks $50.
Swiss cables J.03, checks 5.051a.
Guilder cables 39's. checks 39la.
Pesetas cables 2020. checks 2013. o.
Stockholm cables $50. checks 25.40.
Christiania cables 300. checks % CO.
Copenhagen cables, 2400, checks
$3.50.
Ruble notes were lower at II .S0@12
In the early afternoon. French ex
change reached a new low record. a
centime under the opening today. al
8.45 for cables and 6.47 for checks
Sterling was frmer at 4.654 for de
mand and 1864 for cables and Italian
exchange improved a point to SIT fol
cables and SO for checks.
Pesetas worked up to 2.24 for cables
and 20. 16 for checks, gain of points
Guilder cables were 30 II is and checks
891a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
PRICES TO REMAIN HIGH
Federal Reserve Board Sees No Early
Drop in Siqht

Washington. May 19.-priccs may
not be expected to drop much in tho
near future. according to indications of
reports reaching the Federal Reserve
board.
The boards bulletin for May says
that apparently "thc business commu-
nifty has given up the thought it may
profitably await further considerable
reduction in prices, and is now content
ing itself with the development of trade
along lines dependent upon at least the
temporary maintenance of existing
levels"
Although prices Of few basic COM
moditics have fallen slightly. these de-
clincs have not yet been effected in re-
tail prices, says tho review.
what is now happening il adds.
seems to indicate that business will,
after period Of initial rcadiustmcnt in
prices. proceed upon a level not far re
moved from that established during the
war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
JUNE MATURITIES SMALL
No Extensive Financing for Refund.
ina Is Necessary

While corporate maturitics in June
will be larger in the aggregate than in
this month. the amount is comparatively
small and will not call for any extensive
financing for rCfunding purposes. Total
of railroads. public utilities and in
dnstriaIs maturitics falling due in June
is $40. .1a6.O00 compared with S32 522.
600 in May and S31 ,430. $40 in June,
1918.
Railroad maturitics for June aggrc
gate rather small amount. SlI $50. o
600. Of which Canadian Northern Rail
way Company secured , per cent notes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19

for s., $50 900 is largest item. These
notes will bc paid of when due.
Industrial maturitics for June total
$14 4,674 400, Of which 10000 900 Ar
mour < co. convertible dpbonturc
Us is the largest and most important
item, All other maturities in this group
arc less than 81 200. 900. 4 large part
of the Armour & Co dcbpntures have
been converted into preferred stock and
the balance will be paid of.
Public utility bonds maturing in June
aggregate SD. csc. 900. Among this
group an important item is New Or
leans Railway and Light Company first
:Is for 81 .OOO. 900. due Juno I 4 rc.
cciver was appointed for this company
on January q, 1919.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
Philadelphia Markets
GRAIN AND FLOUR

WHEAT-Receipts, 10i ,02s bushels The
market was quiet. Following are the quota
lions; Car lots in export elevator. government
standard inspection. standard prices-No; !,
re-, winter, 81 80; No. I, .noTtheTn spring,
,yn,. vi sg No; l. hard winter So 80 No i, re'
81 sbrSs HS I fs THGte5 Ho hsfS HS
red red rutS tfa ss 9SsF xS SaFefya Ni5tsr - AZ
NJ. o. northern spring. s.. 81. No. 3, hard
Wlnter. 50 32 No 3, red winter garltcky.
x 39 10. p red ,smutty; s2.2e; No. q. red
sssSS9 ~; SsrItGikS '2gs; No sTi sTmusNiS' ~
o red, s2.es: 70. !, ga -ictY, 81 20; No, 5,
S2.2i.
CORN--Receipts. $3.50 bushels. The mar
ket was quiet but firm under small supplies.
We quote yellow in car lots for local trade,
as 10 qua lity and location. at 81 S2@ l. 10
per bushel.
oATs-Receipts, 2a.71s bushels The mar
ket was quiet hut firm at the late decline.
onertngs were light. Quota ations: Car lots
az to loca ton. No .. white. $50 m7sis c;
a IIc; No. white. 754T6c.
PLoC R--Receipts, 200 bbls. and 2.s4i-
b8O lbs. In sacks. Trade was slow and the
market was largely nominal. We quote:
TO arrive, per 100 lbs in 14O-lb. jute sacks
nearby s11 25d1 11.T5; Kansas straight.
go IL. 50; do. short patent. s12.75G
l8,2o; spring short patent, sl2. 500 13 %; do.
patent sl2. 20 a l2.I5: do, first clear. $40. 80
RYE FLOUR was quiet and unchanged.
we quote at 50. 35 1880 per barrel. in sacks
as TO quality
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
POULTRY

IIVE-Demand was only moderate. but
values were we'll sustained on choice stock
Quotations: Fowls. via express. 81 q 8Sc;
spring chickens, broilers, not Lcghorns,
weighing IL qls. lbs. apiece. 80 q 6Oc: Whit
Ieghorns. broilers. 42d soc: roosters. 23c;
ducks, Pekin, "a q 36c: ducks Indian Run
ner. ESQ soc; geese. 22@ 25c; pigeons. old
per pair, 4SQ soc; pigeons. young, per pair
30 q 35c. ,
DRESSED Desirable stock was well
cleaned up and firm. The following quota
in boxes. Weighing lbs and over apiece
sSc Weighing 3Is a. lbs. 3sc weishing 4
Tbs asa 3TC; smaller sizes. B. q 3iC; fresh
kilied in bbs fancy. dry-picked, weighing
; lbs; and over apiece sse Weighing 81 5n @
picked &c; spring ducks: Long Island. Island. y
@eshing s91o lbs. per dozen, s7.:.33@gSS.25;
do, do. / lbs. per dozen. 81 SOC .: %; do, do.
weighing 6dGia lbs. per dozen. s., 30 g B 90
darks. sl.5O82.25; small and No, :. 6Oc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
Improvement In Refined Sugars

New York. May 10.-Thc improve
mcnt in tho refined sugar market con
tinurs. rcfnrrs now reporting good
demand coming from virtually all parts
of the country. Buying for export
principally by tho royal commission,
continues. although there is some de-
mand from ncutras. Prices are un-
changed on the basis of Nc. less . per
cent for cash for fine granulatcd. Raws
are unchanged at 7.2Sc for sc ccntri-
fhgals.
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BUTTER. EGGS AND CHEESE

New York. May 9.-BUTTER-Receipt
L., 5G4 tubs, Market unsettled I'd , itigher ts.s
57I2 GG Soc: seconds SO Qp37c state dairy, 30 a
58h c imitation creamery. 6Og3lc' ,,au,.,+
Arm Fresh-Ga thered extras. Ole: inStd"
southern packed extra o trsi: G '21o S2ts s,
Section frsts. 47ia q SOC; southern section
frsts, 47G 4Sc; seconds. 431a q 46io c; drtiss
frsts 43i2 q 44la {; dirtips. seconds. 4Om T., :
"herks Jiih ml3Ia G; checks. undergrade 36
a 4nIa e. state aud nearby hennery whites.
~ a 55r; gathered whites. 49a h3c: parinr
gathered whites, 4sa!2c; state and na,,,nS nearly
hennery browns. 6.@5S: gathered browns
40 q 53r ,,
unsettled Flat. current make. Colored'
average run. sllg 32c; Nat. current make,
white, average run. li2c. outside: Sol9rrd
specials, 3ol4 a 32c; white specials 3lSt %
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-19
Cottonseed Products Report

Washington. May 19.-Thc census
bureau in Il report issued today on cot
tonsced and cottonse"d products places
the production of lintcrs from August
|. 1918. to April 20. 1919. at SI6.9OO
five hundred pound bales. The report
places the amount of cOttonSccd received
at the mills April 30 last at 4.21S,G1S
tons. The quantity crushed during the
period was 4 .OS3. S37 tons. The amount
held at tho mills on April 80 was 40,
2l9 tons.