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The Nenana daily news., 1920-04-17
Department of the lnterior Alaskan Engineering Commission
NOTICE

Passengers are required to pur- chase tickets before entering trains.
 Tickets can be purchased from the station agent, whose office is in the employment office, on the ground floor of the General Office Building. Alaskan Engineering Commission, or at Camp 415 North Nenana).
 Tickets will be on sale at ;.ny time during office hours, and can be purchased in sufficient time before the departure of the trains.
 Regular trains for the south leave the foot of A street on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 a. m., and from Camp 415 North Nenana), for Fairbanks, Tuesdays and Fridays, al p. m.
 The following is the schedule be tween North Nenana and Fairbanks isubject to change without notice: 1 Leave Fairbanks at zoo a. m. arrive North Nenana, II: :30 a. m. 1 Leave North Nenana 100 p. m.
 arrive Fairbanks, 5:3e p. m. ... 1 No tickets will be sold crossins
 the river. Those intending to tray tel to Fairbanks must make thei town arrangements for reaching North Nenana.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-04-17
TAKING NOTICE.

Big oil interests purpose to lnves- tigate the oil-bearing lands of Alas ka, says the Seattle Alaska Dispatch. A scout for one of the biggest oil producing concerns in the country took passage recently at Seattle, en- route to take a look at the possi- bilities in the Katalia, Yagataga, Iliamna, and Cold Bay fields. He will make report on these re- spective fields, and upon his report much will depend. His preliminary investigation, if satisfactory, will mean that experienced oil engineers will be sent to the Northern ol fields, and if their reports are en couraging, then there will be things doing. "..-
The Nenana daily news., 1920-04-17
THAT SIMPLE BIRD.

By Nero Neil's Soul -Mate.)
The Nenana daily news., 1920-04-17
CAVE CANiM, ~

Life is just one darned thing after another in Alaska. we are re- minded by Editor Eelby, in the Valdez Miner. No sooner do We recover from the scare thrown into us by the fish pirates who descend ed upon Juneau last summer than the influenza epidemic hits us; ana now that we have half-nelson on the flu. here comes Our Governor with the scenario for dlellish plot by the Russians within our midst, which will occupy the time of the army and navy and the Governor 'neverything, with headquarters at Juneau" of course.
 Suppose, says the Miner. that the Governor had succeeded in having the soldiers removed from Fort Lis cum before he discovered that the safety of Alaska was menaced by the Russians of the Territory? What would his 75 brave constables w1tf headquarters at Juneau have done to hold these bowling soviet sympa thizers in check? We shudder tt think of the consequences. And | the revolution uncovered by Ou Governor comes of as per schedul will it centralize its forces at tn territorial capital during the dancinI season, or will it spread itself ou over the rest of the Territory an give all of us whack at the sovie payroll?
 Is this sudden invasion of ou vine and fig trees, figuratively speak ing, due to the efforts of the pull licity bureau, with headquarters g
The Nenana daily news., 1920-04-17

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The Nenana daily news., 1920-04-17
JOLLY TIME ASSURED
 AT THREE-HOUR HOP

The interest which numerous dancers of the city are displaying in the three-hour hop announced for tonight at Union hall indicates that there will be a large crowd on hand to enjoy the dance, and the man. |agement is doing everything possible to insure a good time for those at tending.
 As already announced, new music
 will be provided tonight and the dance will commence at nine o'clock instead of ten.
 The price of admission will be
 l. one dollar.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11
Find NnggettS
 In Ptarrnigan

last Tuesday Private Anrg snd yoienchi members of the local de- tachment of the 21st Infantry de cided to climb Marathon Mounta' m in seorch of ptartnigan says the Seward Gateway. Equipped wish shotguns and plenty of ammunition they started and by evening had succeeded in potting eleven nice fat specimens of the feathered tribe Ti-ch but happy they returned tc quarters and persuaded the cook to drdss and prepare the birds for a feast. Now comes the most inter Gsting part of the story which Is ;youched for and sworn to by the cook thehunters and every other member of the dtachment.
 Gre bird had in it's craw goll nuggets to the value of four dollars. -.joug. Island News.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11
The SkagWay
 Public Library

The Skagway Public Library AS sociatioR wish to announce that as a result of the drive recently put on. the sum of $1OS.OO was collect ed. By the first of the new Year the Committee in charge hope to have everything in readiness and the da;e of q formal opening will be an nouuced later.
 In the meanume those wishing to draw books may do so at the soctal Centre Monday evenings.ni to eleven. Mrs. Fred Tanner being in charge. About 25O books are nov on Eapd for distribution.
 t was impossible to reEch every on, when the drive was put on En9 if any We're overlooked unintsr- tionally. they are requested and urg ed Go leave $1.O0 with Mrs. KeIicr ,at Keller's Drug store in order to procure a membership card to this worthy institution.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11
Cable Briefs

Washington. Dec. 11-President Wilson Sent a letter of acceptan"e to tha Noble Prize Commission. Hs accepts the Peace prize. but states that if this were the last peace prize to be gfEen he could not ac- 6ept 1t. for mankind has not yet been rid of the unspeakable horror of war. The Presidents letter was resi at the presentation ceremontcs at Chritiana. President Wilson be- comes the third American to receive the Noblh Peace Prize. Theodor ERoosevelt was the first to receive Il in 1906. Elihu Root in 1912 and Wilson in 1920. The International Red Cross of Geneva received 1t last in 1917. preyiousa. to that 1t was nos awarded for three consecutive yesrs.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11
Will Test The
 Sirens Lungs

Sunday afternoon Chief Slime will try out the new Fire Alarm Siren again. He says it may be neccess- ary to test the new apparatus sev- eral times before it is accS2ted as Ehe official Fire Alarm. so Slime wishes to announce that until of flcial notice is given members of t5c department and others will disra- gard tho Siren unless 1t 1t Is &C., companied by the regular Fire Alar Gclg.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Washington Dec. 11-That prohln- iuon against immigration is due fig nlmCst certain. The question which is now being debated Is the amend ment to the Johnson bill to reduce the prohibition from two Years to If months.
 The charge is being made that foreign governments are promoting a movement to send or encourage tEei- radicals to come to the US.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Large bands of wolves are said tl be menacing the caribou herds h the region between the Rose and the O'Connor rivdrs which Were a menace to hunters and their out- fits. Hunters We're obliged to keep their horses in camp to protect then and shorty Austin had one horse killed by wolves and another one badly wounded.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11
ArrIrals in Fairbanks from lh

Arrivals in Fairbanks from the Circle district report that between two and three tons of second class mali and parcel post matter for Fairbanks is cached at the Yukon rives town having been landed there by q steamer at the time of the, freezeup. There is also a ton and a half of express matter.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Washington. Dec. lit is ex- pected that decision will be reach ed whereby the proposed develop ment Board bill proposed for this session will be dropped.
 ) No haarfngs will be held on rhe bill until Ehe new Congress- shall have assembled in special Session.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Sacramento Dec. 11-GoTerncr Stevens In a statement concerning lynching which took pace in Sonoma County declared th 1t It was a soi7 'emn obligation on the part of the authorities to deal adequately with the members of the lynching band.
 l. Is a County matter.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Washington. Dec. 1.-The Postot- flee Dept Is putting on 30.O0O extra mail carriers and clerks and helpers.
 There will be day and night shifts to handle the Christmas mail.
 This year the postal Dept wI'l handle the largest Christmas mall In its history.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

London Dec. 11-Martfal Law has been proclaimed in parts of Ireland. , Ths proclamation Is issued from Dublin Castle and is Over the city and county of Cork; the city qua county of Limebicl1; and the coun- ties of Tipperary and Kerry.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Don't forget the basket ball game and dance at the White Pass Athletic Club tonight. You will see d good game and will enjoy the darces.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Dennis Kosus of Glacier came Ir ion Fridays train and will spend tho week end as guest of the Gold en Worth.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

You'll have to hurry if You want to glt Xmas. packages away oa the Jef. which is due at 1IO'clocls tomorrow night.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Al Henderson of Whitehorse came iover on yesterdays train and will remain Over until Tuesday's train.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Chicago Dec. 11-Nicholas Viana was hanged on his nineteenth birth dar.
 He was al former Choir boy and his crFne was the killing of a sa- loonkeeper.
The daily Alaskan., 1920-12-11

Rome. Dec. 1.-The earthquake in southern Albania killed 200 end rendered 15.OOO homeless.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
HELLBERG ELECTED
Chosen for Jr. O. U. \. M. President at Meeting Saturday Night-F. c. PreIlc Appointed Fin. Sec.

At a regular meeting of Chamber lin Council. No. 2, Jr. O. C. A. NJ, held in Jr. O. U. A. NJ. hall, Hunger ford Court. Saturday evening at s o'clock, the following officers were elected:
 Councillor. c. F.. Heilberg; vice councillor, F. C. Eppler; financial sec retary, F. C. Prelle: treasurer, W. c. Rowe; recording secretary, A. NJ. Williams: assistant record secretary F. Pinkerton; conductor, M. Rincor; warden, A. Screen; inside sentinel A. Kumm; outside sentinel. w. Smith; trustee. H. Green: chaplain. H. c. Lyons.
 At this election F. C. Prelle was elected for the twenty-sixth year as financial secretary and W. c. Rowe was elected for the twentieth year as treasurer. H. c. Lyons. who was elected to the office of chaplain is a well known member of the New Britain police force. ~ =
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
.Lll1 I4Alkzo

Mems $1.0O neckwear 65c at Besse Leland Co.-advt. Four patients are under treatmen at the City hospital today. Mems Marshall Shoes, first quality reg. s14 and s15, s6.95, $7.95. The S w. Menus Store.-advt Removal sale at Besse-LeIands' -advtA Christmas exercises for the cradle roll department of the Stanley Memo rial church will be held on Wednes- day afternoon.
 Join New Britain National Bank Christmas Club tonight.-advt. Music hath charms at c. l.. Pierce & Co.-adyt. .. A meeting of St. Peters society of St. Peters church will be held this evening at Bardeck's hall. 4 smoker will follow the meeting. Jewelry Xmas gifts, Henry Morans'. --advt. A slight disturbance occurred yes terday afternoon in Ukrainian hall when the speeches were made in Eng fish and not in the native tongue of those present. Ladies' Comfys. all colors, reg. ss.5o, s149. The s. ". Menus store.- adyt.
 Deputy Sheriff NJ. H. Fox has presented the clerical force at the office of the town clerk with box of chocolates.
 Ivory Xmas gifts at Henry Morans'.
 -advt.
 MT. and Mrs. w. R. Beany of New Haven, MT. F. H. Tucker of Winsted and Mrs. Earl Tucker of New York city were the weekend guests of MT. and Mrs Raymond Snyder of 551 Main street.
 Mems Emerson Shoes, every pair guaranteed. Reg, s14 and SIS, $6.95, $795 The s. w. Menus store.-advt
 Open every evening until Christmas, Bessee-Leland Co.-advt.
 The prize turkey in the Eagles set back tournament on Saturday evening was won by President William F. Tyler.
 Have your battery charged or re- paired at testers. 193 Arch street. --advt.
 A son was born today at the New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Arvid Overstrom of 15 Winthrop street A daughter was born at the same institution today to MT. and Mrs. Paul Stange of Berlin. Pianos at c. l.. Pierce &- Co.-advt
 Removal sale at Besse-Leiand's .~~advt.
 Join New Britain National Bank Christmas Club tonight.-advt.
 Jewelry Xmas gifts, Henry Morans'. -advt
 Mrs. N. J. Hanncn of Wallace street has been called to Springfield, Mass, to attend the funeral of a relative.
 Mems Marshall Shoes, first quality, reg sl4 and s15, s6.9s; s7.95. The s. w. Menus Store.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
Financial
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

New York. Dec. 2O.-wall street. 1O:3O a. m.--Truders evidently found Sttlc cause for encouragement in news adviees over tho weekend and con- tinued Co sell stocks at active opening 'of today's session. oil and sugar shares were weakest excepting Mexican Pet. which scored m initial gain of 1 1-t points. Equipments. molor specialties. textiles and utilities. notably Pullman. Easch Magnetic. American woolen and Peoples Gas increased last week.s losses. Crucibie. Lackawanna and U. s.sSteeis were tractionally better. hut riis reacted New York Central being sthe only prominent issue to display . degree Of strength. .-.
 Wall street close--Sugars, coppers apd charinls. also secondary oils were under renewed pressHre in the last hour and representative issues cancelled most of their rally. Tho closing was heavy.
 Sales approximated 100000 shares. tNcw York Stock Exchange quota 'tionA furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
STEAKS TO UKRAINIAr

Chief of Police Rawlings, Orson F. Curtis, Postmaster I and President Paul Rogers o Red Cross society were present Ukrainian convention held in U ian hall on Erwin place yesterd ternoon. Mayor Curtis delive short address of welcome and members of the party also gave talks.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20

about 1,500 feet up the road. Ac- cording to testimony. Rioux refused to give his name to Piper
 Catalana on Bond.
 A real estate bond of $500 or cash bond of $500 was required for the release of Joseph Catalana whose non-support case was continued two weeks. Mrs. Catalana came to this country from Italy less than a year ago. She had her husband arrested at that time for non-support and upon his promise to support her the case was nolled. For the past eight months, she said, he has contributed nothing toward her support but she has earned her living working in a Hartford shirt shop.
 An effort will be made to bring the couple together. The husband has made advances to the wife in an eff fort to effect a reunion but. accord live with him.
 Other Small Cases. ], The case of David Berkowitz, Berkowitz, charged with breach of the peace by assaulting Mrs. Frances Dombroski, was continued until to- morrow morning.
 The case of Joseph Zaleskie charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace was similarly continued.
 Adam Panish was arrested on La fayette street last night by Patrol man John Liebler on a drunkenness charged with breach of the been drinking cider. A fine of $10 and costs was imposed.
 Paul Wolisky was similarly fined for drunkenness. Patrolman George
 
 on Silver street.
 Sailor in Tolls.
 Fred Smith, 21, sailor, was given a 4S hour furlough Saturday from the naval base at New London. He went to New Haven where he had several drinks after which he remembered nothing until arrested on Washing ton street by Patrolman Ellinger. The court was of the opinion that the accused would be sufficiently punished by the loss of three months pay. which he said would be the penalty handed out by his commanding off, cer. Judgment was suspended. A fine of $10 for drunkenness was imposed and judgment was suspend ed on a breach of the peace charge against Steve Moleskf. He was ar rested Patrnlman Peter McEvoy at the home of friend on, Rock we'll avenue last night.
 After Steve Walt had pulled his wife around the house on Overland street last night and had drawn handful of hair from her head. Patrol man George Ellinger was called in by neigbors. He arrested Steve. To- day the accused was fined $f0 for which was suspended, and sentenced to IS days in jail.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
AT ST. JOSEPH,S CHURCH.

The Ladies Aid society of the St. Josephs church will meet tomorrow evening. Plans will be made for the annual Christmas tree and entertain ment by the children of the parochial school.
 Confessions will be heard Friday afternoon and evening. Masses will be held Christmas morning at 5:3o :, s, and 10:30 o'clock. High mass will be celebrated at 5:30 and 10:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
CHANGES SUGGESTED.

Among the propositions Suggested to the mayor in connection with charter revisions are the removal of the right of appointing assessors the office to be elective, and the placing of the right to appoint tax collector rather than elect one; increasing the amount of sewer assessment beyond the present maximum of s1.75 per foot: requiring the tax collector to collect personal and water taxes.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
SMYRK ARRESTS BARNARD

Harry Brainard of Colchester, who is said to be a game warden, and Harry N. House, were arrested in Rocky Hill on Saturday by Game Wardens William Smyrk and Charles Allshouse of that town. They will be arraigned in the Rocky Hill town court on We'd nesday night of this week and are out under bonds. of S2OO apiece.
 Game Warden Smyrk says he caught the two men setting snares for the purpose of taking fox and other animals.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
TOWN HOME OBSERVE
Inmates Arc Treated to Cf4 Tree Celebration SuperinI
 Thanks Participants.

MT. and Mrs. s. w. Palmer. intendent and matron of thd Home, wish to extend their h| thanks on behalf of the inm| the Home, to all members of t1 shine Society and the st. Mary'd ity, for the pleasing enterta| they presented yesterday and day at the Home. Appropriate
 mas Tree exercises were held in both these organizations partic Rev. J. Leo Sullivan, Rev. U Davis and l.. s. Johnson were the speakers and assisted gre making the event a success.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
OFFICERS TO RESCUE.
Authorities of Talmud Torah
 Donate S11O to Clubs TreaSv

The Hebrew Ladies' Aid societ1 hold a meeting Tuesday night in Y mud Torah hall, at which time i be reported that the officers of organization have made up the cit in the organizations treasury treasury showed expenditures of OS4.57 and the income derived a six cent tax on members am, ed to $947.17. The remaining $1 is now covered through the q osity of the organiza tion's officers money collected is for Jewish we work.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
WORKMAN IS INJURED.

Patrick Cornell of 50 North av1 Meriden, a carpenter employed q
 Stanley Works, was injured al factory this afternoon. He was \ ing through the yard when a true against him knocking him down injuring his leg. He was taken t( New Britain General hosptal.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
STANLEY WORKS STORE
 MAY BE DISCONTTNITEyD

A meeting of the Stanley Works Cooperative association will be held this evening to consider the matter of discontinuing the cooperative store. A recommendation will be offer ed to do away with the project, it being the belief of the associatio that the store has served its purpose Several similar business establish ments have been discontinued by other factories.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY.

Raymond E. Snyder of 551 Main street was rendered a surprise party at his home Saturday evening. About forty guests were present from New York, New Haven, Hartford, Meriden, Winsted and Bristol. Miss Olive Park hurst entertained with piano selections accompanied by Joseph Cosgrove who played the violin. Luncheon was later served followed by d6ncing.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
WILSON NAMES RYAN.
Washington, Dec. L0.-Major

Washington, Dec, k0.-Major Gen. eral John F. Ryan, commander of the New York National Guard was nomi- mated today by President Wilson to be a major general tr the officers reserve corps. Gen. Ryan was a major general in the army during the war command ing tho 27th New York National Guard division at the front.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
SIMMER HOME BURGLARI|

The Summer home of William lishaw. superintendent of the
 of charities, has been entered, authorities at Milford have inf the local man. Nothing is I from the building. A consid| amount Of loot has been taken series of summer home robber; that locality.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
l. sULLIvAN-MOREyCY.

Rams of marriage were announced for the first time at St. Peters church yesterday morning by Rev. Charles c. Coppens between Daniel Sullivan and Miss Laura Morency. MT. Sullivan is manager Of the Mildletown branch of the woolworth five and ten cent store. He is member of the Y. M TT & R society
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
BASKETBALL GAMES AT
 BOYS CLUB TONIGHT.

Marshall R. Cook superintendent of the Boys Club, has arranged to have the local Pyramids and the Busy Bees basketball team of Bristol, play at the gymnasium this evening. As a preliminary game. the Corbin Screw girls and the Stanley Rule and Level girls will lash. McKeon's orchestra will furnish music for dancing which will follow the game
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
LAST WEEK OF SEAL SALE

As the final week of the, annual state Christmas seal opened today it was feared in the office of the state tuberculosis committee that last years quota would not be reached. It is hoped, however, that over ssS,oOO will be raised. 1t is estimated that the City or New Britain will give SS,- oQo.s.-Ihe largest returns are coming
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
SWEDISH LUTHERAN NOTES.

Christmas morning. appropriate services will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church at s o'clock. They Will be in tho form of the customary Christmas exercises. At o'clock in the afternoon. the Sunday school will hold its annual Christmas celebration. Communion services and n reception
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
finders G. FritZSOn

finders Gustaf Fritzson, one of the best known Swedish residents in this city, died yesterday at his home BPS South Main street. He was 75 years old, and had been in ill health for 0 long period of time. He is survived by his wife. three daughters, Mrs. Sigrid Johnson, Mrs. Alvin G. Wright and Mrs. Edward H. Parker; three sons, Frank Fritzson, who is in the United States navy, Albert Fritzson, of Ken sington, and Harry Fritzson, of this city; two brothers in Sweden and two sisters in Colorado. He also leaves 10 grandchildren. The funeral will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at his late residence. Rev. Dr, S. G. Ohman will officiate, and the burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
Mrs. Edward P. Ryan

Mrs. Mary Ryan, aged 42 years, wife of Edward P. Ryan of 3O4 Park street, died yesterday morning at her home. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Cornelius and Michael Ryan, and a daughter, Miss Veronica Ryan. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's church. The burial will be in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20
Deaths and Funerals
SyenninS A. Johnson.

Syenning A. Johnson, aged Il years, died yesterday at his home 353 Church street. He was a native of Sweden and has resided in this city for many years. He is survived by a son, for mer Councilman John A. Johnson. a daughter. Mrs. Robert Johnson, a brother John Johnson of Dover, N. J.. and two grandchildren, Miss Lillian Foiren and Robert Johnson. Ir. He was member of the Kronan Sick Benefit society and the Fridhem so- ciety. The funeral will be held at ? o'clock "Wednesday afternoon at his late residence. Services will be held at gao o'clock in the Swedish Luth- eran church. Rev. S. G. Ohman will officiate and the burial will be in Fair view cemetery
New Britain herald., 1920-12-20

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