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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-12

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-12
The End.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-12

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-12

ably in one of the city parks.
This is in accordance with the
campaign of the Woodmen, to in
duct 100000 new members in the
next two years.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
ENGINEERS PLANNING
 LEFTY REPAIRS

The Chamber of Commerce has re-
 ceived reliable tho indirect infornia-
 ton that the War Department Engi-
 neering Board is planning to repaie
 the damage done to the Snake River revetments and jetty by the remark able flood done last fall by installing
 what is technically known as q de
 Hector" next spring. This device will be constructed on the inside of the channel near the point were the pilin% was torn away by the heavy rush of water. As the name indicates, the deflector is to be built in such q way that it will tend to defect the water and prevent it attacking the founda- tions of the piling. At the same time the contrivance will assist in orercom- ing the present damage by catching and holding much of the silt and sand brought down the river in such a way that it will bank up against the side of the east revetment and ietty and form bulwark against the current.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
NoTicE OF INTENTION
 SHOULD BE FILED

Notice of intention to hold possess sion of mining claims unier the pro- visions of the law temporarily suspend ing the annual assessment work for 1919 should be filed before the close of office hours at the Commissioners office December 31. Many are under the impression that the las, date for filing proofs of intention occurs some time in March. This was the case last year but was due to the delays in mail transmission caused by the in huenza epidemic and the resultant quarantine. The ruling applied only to 1918 and those who wish to hold mining property this year should file their notices on or before the last day of the present month.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
NATIVE TRIPLES WITH HooTcH

A dusky son of the North with the Biblical sounding name of Aberick was rounded up by the strong arm of the law represented by Deputy Mar shal Elmer Reed a few days ago and is now meditating in the solemn quiet of the federal bastile on the evil of indulging in too generous librations of white mans hootch, following the in- fliction of q 90 day sentence by T.. $ Commissioner Hugh o'Neill in the Commissioners court Monday. Mir. Ablerick is an old offender and has been in durance vile for the same cause full many time and oft"-as the poet says When rounded up he was orating with vast unction on the lprophesied end of the world Wednes- day.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
SNAKE RIVER WHARF
 CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED

The War Department has authoriz- ed the city to proceed with the con- struction of the proposed city dock on the upper end of the Snake river har- Dor basin in conformity to the plans submitted by the city on August 30. Official notification to this effect was received by Mayor Holt on the first winter mail Friday. The plans as approved by the department provide for q frontage of l76.8 8 feet facing di- rectly on the Snake river channel. with an extra frontage of 60 feet runnin; near the Belmont Point bridge,
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
TONY GEAMALIS PASSES
 TO GREAT BEYOND

After q valiant struggle astins slightly more than one week. Antonio Geamalis. q well known resident. pass ed away at Maynard Columbus hospi
 tai Wednesday morning The deceas
 ed succumbed to an attack of pneu-
 monia Gcamans was taken to thu
 hospital suffering with convulsions and in state of unconsciouness dur
 ing the first days of last week Fol lowing heroic treatment under the di- rection of pr. J F.. Butcher the pati
 ent rallied and was making excellent progress when pneumonia developed
 The deceased was q native of Greece and was but 2s years of age at the time of demise. He came to Aner!ca in 1912 and arrived in Nome in 1916.
 During the past summer he was as sociated in the ownership of the Nome Restaurant but retired shortly before his death. He is also a member or u brother George Geamalis who is T resident of the city. and also leaves relatives abroad. The surviving bro- ther is looking after the funeral ar rangements. The funeral will he held Tuesday morning at 10 q. m. following services at the Catholic Church.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
ANNUAL ROOF GARDEN TONIGHT

The Pioneers of Alaska will hold their annual Roof Garden entertain. ment at Eagle Hall this evening The entertainment will be the eleventh of the kind given by the well known or ganization since inception of the local igloo and promises to be equal to the most enjoyable of it's predeces- sors and also one of the leading social events of the present winter The committee in charge have prepared an interesting and varied progI m and the big hall has been conyclse. into q bower of floral beauty decidedly at tractive to the eye. Indications are that the attendance will be all that can be expected this winter.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
STORES TAKING ON
HOLIDAY ASPECT

The approach of the holidays has resulted in several handsome displays in downtown show windows during the past few days. A. Polet. Kirstan Brothers. the Arctic Bakery, Mueller's Jewelry Store. Lehmann's and Lomen's Drug Store are among the number who are displaying attractively dress ed windows suggestive of Christmas cheer and thereby demonstrating Il realization of the psychological fac tors attaching to such displays. - The Nugget cannot refrain from wonder ing why it is that more of the local business concerns fail to appreciate the fact that attractive window dis plays are at all times powerful stim- ulus to trade, especially at this time of the year when the thoughts of prac- and are wide open to suggestions. Around the holidays more than at any other time of the year. the shrewd merchant will advertise to the fullest extent possible and. even if he does moi follow the example of the wiser members of the business fraternity by investing in a judicious amount of printers ink. he will at least maintain n window display as cheery and at tractive as he can make it. Catching the eye of the purchaser is the first and most important factor in trade.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
OTTO STEINER APPOINTED U. s. COMMISSIONER
 COUNCIL PRECINCT

Otto Steiner has been appointed United States Commissioner for the Council precinct, vice J D. Flannigan, who departed for the Outside on the last boats of the season. The new commissioner took office during the first week in December and is said in advices from Council City to have residents of the interior camp. Judge Steiner is well known old time resi- dent of the Seward district where he has mined. in this and other local tiles. for years.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
CLAIMED RADICALS ATTEMPT
 DESTRUCTION CALF. CITY

san Beinadino, Calif.. Dec. 2Oth- Eleven fires. ten in the business dis trict, broke out here this morning at
 the same time. apparently as the re- suit of an incendiary plot. The fire and police officials believe radicals ara to blame owing to the arrest of c. number of professional disturbers here in recent days and the suppression of radical propaganda spreaders with
 which the city has recently been ir-
 fcsted The fires are all under con
 trol at present.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
FEDERATED CHURCH TO
 HOLD XMAS CONCERT


 A Christmas concert of unusual scope and interest will be given at the Federated church on the Sunday fol- lowing Christmas Day, namely Sunday Dec. 2s. Extensive arrangements have been under way for some lime under the direction of various church leaders and program has been evOlv- cd which promises to provide a pleas ing treat to all who attend. and es- peOally those who enjoy good vocal and instrumental music. \ choir of 25 voices has been practicing assidu- direction of Mir. Elmer Reed whose connection with the concert is assur- ance that the vocal features will be of the highest order. The program comprises wide range of vocal num- bers, including anthems, duets, solos, etc., and also q short address by the pastor. Dr. Richard Decker. Many of the best vocalists in the city win par |ticipate and Miss Francis Bishop will render the organ accompaniments.
 Christmas church services will ne held next Sunday at the usual hour.
 The Federated Sunday School Xmas exercises will take place Wed nesday evening. Dec. 24. The public and especially all the children of this section are invited to attend
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
STEvENSoN-e BACK
 FROM CANDLE

Louis Stevenson. superintendent o; the Pioneer Mining Company, returned from trip to the Candle section Tuesday afternoon piloted by Leonard lSeppala.
 Mir. Stevenson reports that the trip was without special event and travel ing on the whole was good. Little |stormy weather was encountered en- route, aside from a heavy gale which overlook the travellers at Telephone on their way back last week. Rain
 was encountered in the Fish river sec- tion during the North bound trip and also in the vicinity of Candle. In the latter locality the weather was com snow. On arrival at Candle it was learned that southerly winds had kept lthe lower Kotzebue coast practically free of ice during the fall. The pack put in appearance. however. week |ago Tuesday following North wind and was still in evidence up to the time of their departure.
 Mir. Stevenson visited the Krugrul, silver mine of Soderberg & Anderson land reports two shifts working at development work this winter. \ shaft is being sunk on the vein. which is now down something over 80 feet.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
BERLIN AUTHORITIES
 AFTER FOOD PIRATES

Berlin. Dee. 20-Every restaurant. cafe, bar eating house and kosher k.t- chen in the poorer northern lnt east ern sections of Berlin has been closed by the authorities in retaliation against the artificial food scarcity. Tho now
 regulation is aimed at suppressire illi-
 cit trading in food stuffs and is de nounced by those affected as more
 drastic than any law of the old mli- tary regime.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20

Washington, Dee. 2o-1.cgisla,ion continuing federal control of sugar Through 1920 but limiting licensing power of the United States Sugar Equalization Board to June 30 was completed today by congress and sent to White House. John :Skelton Will liams was again nominated today by the president to he Comptroller of Currency, It is announced there will be no Christmas tree at the White House this year owing to order pr. Gi1yson to Wilson to reriain quiet.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
EAGLE SOCIAL ATTRACTS
 LARGE ATTENDANCE

The social and dance given by the Eagles Tuesday evening attracted one of the largest crowds of the season and proved q most enjoyable event. The program consisted of cards follow. ed by dancing. HandSome prizes Were awarded to the winners in the progressive whist contest and were won by the following in the order giv- en: Ladies-Mrs J. Warwick, Mrs Guy Mish. Mrs. Bernard Nelly, Airs. lAleXEon. GenVlemen-SJas. Cornell, Thos. Killeen, F.. F.. Grimm. Kenneth Thompson.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOLD GENERAL
 MEETING JAN 3rd

The Nome Chamber of Commerce holding the annual general meeting and the date of election of officers fo: the ensuing year. The general meet ing will include all members of the IIasSapizati9n ,:!s and is expected to deve!- CD Fh 'nrse apFs;H,cn owing [" the elections and other Important matters. including the adoption of q program of endeavors for the coming year
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
30 LOSE LIVES IN SINKING
 CALIFORNIA TANKER

San Francisco. Dec. 20-The As sociated Oil Co. tanker J. A. Chans- Tor was wrecked off Cape Blanco with q loss of 30 lives today, while bound in ballast from Portland to san Fran cisco. The vessel broke in two after hitting reef. Capt A. A. Sawyer and 10 others manned life boat and arrived at Brandon. Oregon.
 Marshfi"ld Ore. Dec. 20-The Chanslor dead may total 10 or 45 The condition of Capt Sawyer is cri- tical. owing to injuries
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
LATE NEWS FLASHES

bnlwa. Maine, Dec. 20--Fifteen were burned tu death many injured when freight cullided with Canadian Pacific special from St. Johns, N. B.. carrying passengers from steamship Empress Frances.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
WILL HOLD LEAP YEAR PARTY

The ladies of Nome Chapter. Wo- mon of 1fooseheart Legion, are plann- ing to hold a Leap Year party and dance on the evening of January Eth. to which the public Is invited. The entertainment has been planned along diseinetly novel lines. One of the novelties will be that gentlemen will be admitted free and the ladies will have to pay for entrance. Refresh-
 nsats wit be served and a general Gted tinse is promised by the com mlttse h charge.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
ON TRIP TO OUTSIDE

Dan Crowley. pilotng a team of speedy trail burners from the Aver kennels, departed on business trip to the states Tuesday. \ considerable humber of friends of the musher were on hand to witness his departure from
 the vicinity of the Crowley store and the start was accomplished with con siderable eclat and much banter. At last accounts the musher was going well.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
BOMBS USED IN ATTACK
 ON IRISH GOVERNOR

London, Dee. 20 Four bcmbs, i, from hohn house in tn. attack on Vfscoult French in Dublin, it was an- no,incefi in the Commons tu lay Re- ports from Dublin say the attacks on French failed because the Field Mar shafs train Was two minutes ahead of s''''edsss nl'e5 itir-aass.sa the Asshssse,s
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
CHRISTMAS MASS AT
 ST. JoSEPH'S CHURCH

Christmas services at the Catholic Church will take the form of high mass held at midnight Christmas eve A chorus of 25 voices under the dircc- tion of Elmer Reed will render a spec ial program vocal numbers durini, the services.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
SAYS LAPS DON'T WANT MEXICAN CONCESSIONS

Washington. Dec. 2O-The Jap anese ambassador has assured Secre tary of State Lansing that Japan has been granted no special privileges for territorial concessions in Mexico and is, forthermore, not seeking such con sessions or privileges.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
PRODUCERS SEEK TO CHECK
 RISING CLOTHING COSTS

Washington. Dec. 2Oth-Steps to check the rapidly rising prices of clothing will be discussed here early in January by Il convention of persons interested in production of wearing apparel from the producers of ra>, materials to the consumers of the fin ished product.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
GEO. cosHAW LEAVES
 FOR THE STATES

George R. Goshaw, the well known fur buyer and head of the firm of Geo R. Goshaw Incorporated. of New York, departed Sunday behind handsome string of trail burners bound for the states. MT. Goshaw expects to re- turn to the territory early and will be In Nome again next summer.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
BERGER WILL TRY TO HOLD
 SEAT DESPITE CONVICTION

Mll4WxUKEE. Dec. 20--virtor Berger. the Socialist who was elected by stbutft five tlro,i.,..i.a,, anha4.ncee.i ,-
 day he would make efforts to be sent ed in congress despite his recent con viction for violations of the Espionas Act and the resultant sentence of 20
 years in the penitentiary.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
WILL BRING WAR VICTIMS HOME

New York, Dec. 20-The bodies of 2s0o American, soldiers buried In Eng land will be prepared for return to this country by three army officers and fifty civilians who sailed for England today.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
REFoaMlsTs WIN OUT IN NEW ZEALAND ELECTIONS

ALondoh. Dec. 20-The Agent Gen eral of New Zealand reports the re- suits of the recent general elections as follows: IS reformists, IS liberals. 10
 laborers and four independents elected
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
LEAP YEAR DANCE

Nome Chapter No. 75. Women of
 Mooseheart Legion will hold a Leap
 Year Dance. at Small Eagle Hall, Mon- day evening January 5th The public
 invited. Gentlemen free. ladies $1 % Refreshments included
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
OLD TIMER GOES PROSPECTING

Wm. McAdams. the well known Gold Run miner who has been visiting the city during recent days, returned to Gold Run Sunday for an extended prospecting trip in that section.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
ALASKA PIONEER IN
 BAD AT FRISCO

Seattle. Dec. 20-Ralph Buykcr, proprietor of the Hotel Northern an,l pioneer of the Klondyke and Alaska. was fined $2,50O at San Francisco to- day when he pleaded guilty to con- spring to ship liquor into this state.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
GOVT ORDERS MORE
 REDS DEPoRTeo

New York. Dec. 20--The Ellis Is-
 land Immigration officials have re- ceived instructions from the govern mcnt tn deport thirty reds now in custody there, including ten from
 Seattle and vicinity
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
SENATE PASSES BILL INcREAS
 ING WAR RISK ALLOWANCES

Washington, Dec. 20--The Sweet bill increasing the war risk allowance of soldiers, sailors and marines dis abled in the war and providing nd- ditional payments above eighty mil qtion dollar to war risk beneficia rie $ Was passed by the senate today.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
SUGAR CONTROL BILL ADOPTED
CHARGED RADICALS ATTEMPT DESTROY CITY
ClEMENCEAU TO ACCEPT
 FRENCH PRESIDENCY

London, Dec. 20-Ofiicial London hears that Premier Clemcnceau has decided to accept the presidency of France.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
PIONEERS ELECT OFFICERS

The local igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska held its annual election of offic. CTS Wednesday evening and resulted in the selection of the following roster of officials. none of whom were opposed. to preside during the coming year
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
MINING ON IRENE CREEK

John Swedeman, Pete Christianson and Louis Erickson are engaged in prospecting for the elusive on Irene creek.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Funeral services over the remain of
 the late Antonio Gsamalis will be held
 st tho Catholic church Tuesday at 10 Ia. m. Friends of the dsceassd invited Ito attsnd.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
OFF FOR DIME CREEK

H. NJ. Hanson left Sunday for Dime creek to look after his interests in that locality.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
NOTICE

Special Meeting for all members os the Miners Home Club, Sunday Dee smbsr 2t, at 2 p. m- at HoIt's store.
 cHAs. E. RICE, Pres.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20

PloNEERS:-Asssmbis at the Rect Garden at s:40, for the Parade.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20

Grace Munson. Gertrude Becker, Valerie McGuirc. Rose Mary Lo- men. Christmas Stocking'-. .... ..... Second and Third Grades
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20

For President .......... A. Polot Is. Vice-Pres. .... .Chas. F.. Rice
 2nd Vice Pres. .... .Robt. James Secretary .... .Chas. W. Thornton
 Treasurer .... ....... Elmer Reed Chaplain ...,. ..... .Chas. Mason Historian ...... ......J .Jere Collins Trustee 6 yr.) ..... M. O. Solbefg Librarian ..... Barney Lande Sergt. at Arms. :. .Chas. D. Jorcs Doorkeeper ...... <. Ivan Sche:ke
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20

Big Timsl Entsrtainmsnt. Dance. Rect Garden, 9: p. n. tonight.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
PRIMARY GRADES

Song. 70 little Town of Bethlehem Recitation. Edward Becker A W NlSn -. Eileen walsh "A Little Girls Speech"-Ida Gilbert Christmas Mouse"-.. Mary Wt,lsl, Sleeping Song. Girls of First Grade Bout a Million'-.. .Valerie Mcclure "A Gift to Santa Claus.
 ...... ..... Rose Mary Lornen "On Christmas Day.
 ...... ...... Grace Swanberg "The Marriage of Santa Claus'-
 ........ ....... Frances Ross Five Fat Turkeys"-.. First Grade Song. Jolly Old St Nicholas Recitation. Walter Cavey "I<lappdans''-.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20

The only newspaper published on
 Seward Peninsula. Covers approximately 22.700 square miles of territory.
The Nome nugget., 1919-12-20
SCHOOL HOLDS
 CHRISTMAS EXERCISES

Christmas exercises were held at the Nome public school Friday anl developed an exceedingly interesting and well rendered program of song; recitations and other literary exercises Following is the complete programs:
 .... CHRISTMAS PROGRAM" Song-Christmas Carol ...... School RecltatIon Three Boys God Bless Us Every One" Una Sitton Christmas Treasure =. Ada Arthurs John Alden and Priscilla-Alta Brown Peace On Earth''-7th & Sth Grades First Christmas Tree-Helen Alexson Mrs. Santa's Decision-.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-04
"Her Husbands Vile mt Lakewood
Theatre

This is the last week of the sea
son at Lakewood Theatre and Mr..
Durkin has selected the excellent
comedy Her Husbands Wife which
is pleasing everyone. Mrs. John B.
Hymer, Mr.. Durkin and Mr.. Light are
cast for the leading parts this week
and the play which is a recent New
York success is one of the brightest
comedies of recent years at Lake
wood, Don't miss this last week al
Lakewood, like all the other plays
this year it is interesting and worth
while, and it will be a long time be.
fore you can again enjoy such good
entertainment at popular prices
The Tuesday and Friday night
dances will continue after the close
of the theatre season and the las
dance will probably be on Friday
September ~.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-04

Misses Lillian Leo and Geneva
Lewia arrived home last Thursday
night from a brief visit in Waterville
Miss Maud Roullard has returned
to her duties as general manager on
Green Bros. store after a two weeks
vacation spent in Portland Boston,
Springfield and other Massachusetts
cities Isadore Paikowsky Of Water
Vile had charge of the store during
her absence.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-04
Farmers Telephone
Farmers Telephone Telephone
New Fall Goods in
all Departments

New Fall and Winter Coats, a Mag
nificent Showing in all Grades, Colors
and Styles-Bolivia Cloths, Silyertone.
Wool Velour. Melton. Cheviot, libel
line. Seal Plush and Beaver Plush are
all represented at prices surprisingly
reasonable for this year. Cloth
Coats $4,000 to $500 Plush Coats
$500 to $4,000
New Fall Suits in Poplins Serges,
Wool Velour and Mixtures $500 to
$1,000.
100 New Children's Winter Coats in
Eiderdown Corduroy Velour, Chin
chilla, Polo Cloth and Meltons, 2 to 6
years sizes $500 to $3.50; to IA
years $500 to $3.50 each.
6 pieces New Heavy Winter Coat
ings. Brown, Navy, Beaver and Rich,
Lustrous Camel-halr Mixtures, ALL
Wool 54-inch 1915 and $3.50 yard.
Is New Satin and Taffeta Silk
Dresses, real class to these at $500
each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-04
Maine Telephone
1J.4

New Slip-on Sweaters made of Shet-
land Floss. Angora Wool and Ger
mantown Zephyr at $500, $5.9S and
s69S each.
F'leishers Knitting Worsted Ger
mantown Zephyr and Shetland Floss
in all the New Fancy Shades, SO much
wanted for Sweaters.
Saxony. Spanish and Domestic
Yarns and Fleishers Knitting Worsted
in Black and all colors for Stockings
and Mittens.
New Fancy Stripe and Plaid Out
ings. Best quality 30c yard.
New White Outing 27-inch, zoe, 25c,
soc and 35c: 36-inch 35c.
New Outing Flannel Night Robes at
s1.75. $500, $3.50 and $500 each.
DR. Denton's Celebrated Sleeping
Garments for Children. All sizes,
s1.O0. $125 and $3.50 each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-04

You are liable to sudden attack of
Bowel Complaint. The best remedy is
DR. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM War
ranted by Sampson & Avore.