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The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
PUBLICITY FOR
 ALASKA IS AIM Newspaper Man to Film and Write of Conditions in Alaska as He
 Finds Them

w. G. stocwer. at one time a rosie dent of Alaska but who served In fho war and has since been connected with newspapers and news yndi- catos ou tho outside is hore accom- panlel by his wife. on mission that win keep him active for several months to come -that of filming numerous parts of tho Territory and securing data for Q number Of de- scr.ptvo stories which win bo first published in Che Seattle postutcl- ugcucer and later syndicatcd and published broadcast
 Iu speaking Of hIs work and tho value Chat accrue from it to Che Territory of Alaska Mr. stoeaer eaid
 "RcuIb of such m educational motion picture campaign win have a very bendc.al e8cct upon Alaska. Tho motion picture information could not be misunderstood. for soe- ing is believing. propose Co divide tho Territory into sections and take everything local to chat peculiar scc- Hon. The sections win Doe Juneau, Cordoya Seward. Anchorage and Fairbanks. Che subjects covered win Doc industries resources people scenery and possibilities It Is pro- posed to also use this data in prep- arauon of news services to be dis tr.butoi by national agency The films win be different from Che storcotypei Northern p.cturcs.'
 While Mr. stocssor has already since his arrival hero on tho City of Seattle Wednesday morning. secured numerous pictures and considerable data. he win return here after vIs.t- ing che interior and westward and win then finish bis work n tns d. vision. Mr. stoeacr win leave for thc westward cn route to Fa.rbauks on Che Alameda today.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
JOHN l.. CARLSON
 PASSES AWAY

John l.. Carlson, one of Che pio- nocr fish canners or Alaska. he hav- ing operated canneries here since 1900. died at st. Ann hospital tn this place Tuesday night. having been taken suddenly and seriously W at Aux Bay Monday morning where he was host to hundreds Of picuickers from Juneau only Che day previous. Death was caused by acute maomia
 Funeral exercises were conducted at Che Elks lodge yesterday at 9 o'clock Che deceased being a life member Of Juneau lodge. His body was taken south last night by his som. ". O. Carlson. Che only member of his family here at Che time Of his death. ou Che steamer Northwestern. mtormcut win Doc either at Seattle or Astoria. Oregon. to bo determined after Che body reaches Semitic.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
MONEY RAISED
 FOR MORE WORK Confidence in An Probability Inc spired by Understanding Name
 of William Henry

Charles w Mason. president of
 he Alaska EniIcott Mining Conn rauy which H developing a prom.s- ue quartz proposition at William Henry bay between Juneau and Haues. was hero while Che steamer City of Seattle was in port Wedncs- day on his way to h.s property after a buancs strip to thc ouuidc on which regardless of One generally Joa-. cd condition ot che money market hc experienced mo difficulty In securing Che additional capital necessary Go put che mine on pay- me basis. 10 s possible chat Che honest-souudmg uamc"Wuam Hen- ryr was instrumental In inspiring confidence iu capitalists
 A largo shipment Of lumber and f0O0 feet of steel rails were recently delivered at Che Alaska Eudicott m.uc and outside Improvements win bc carried ou as speedily as possible with Che view Of having Che mine on
 paying operating basis by next spring In discussing thc outlook for hs mIuc. Mr. Mason said.
 -uur.ur tbc past winter and prcy- ious we had put u 2.0oo feet oi drifts. raises and croacuts and have blocked out 100000 tons Of ore chat ean be mined without sinking. An th.s summer we have been coucon- tmtne ou outside work We hayc completed One building of our orc tram and Ono installation Of dam and pipe uuo chat win give us 300 horsepower vaterpover al Che year
 round. with GOO n reserve This wu operate our min and come prcaor
 -Orr company now haye invested te0n0an at William Houy Bay mi are prepared Go sncud Sl0oUOU more to put Che property ou a producing basis We win continue as we have b.er working couseuauycy w.th perhaps au Increase iu our working force by Che Grs. of thc month. u may mo-, be possible that che mii b1Idue win bc erected and che machinery Installed by Che end Of Ihe ..a.1n buI wc win hccp Che crow at it an winter and Che m.l win bc grinding away by not lator chan some time early next summer
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
COMPETITION IN
 BURBERRY RANGE

A party who Is too modest to wish his name in print was picking blue berries on Salmon creek yesterday and left haIf-uIed can while he climbed further up Che side hin in quest of berries Hearing racket behind him. he looked back and be- held cub bear helping himself to Che berries in Che can. Nor did he dispute their possession for stond- by and watching her offspring enjoy Che feast was Che mamma bear al- most as big as a Missouri mule One glance was sufficient for Che berry picker. who lost mo time m placing himself in Che vicinity of substan- ual treo
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED
 THURSDAY EVENING

Mr Mildred Josephine Casey and Ralph B Martin were married ot Che raronaro oC tho Methodist Episcopal church by Rcy. n. b. Crecu.us at C o'clock Thursday evening
 Mrs. Martin is Che daughter Of Mrs. pctcr Gmuock Of Perseverance and has lived most ot her l.fo on Gasuucau Channel
 Mr. Martin is thc brother of Mrs. w. s. puucn ond ia employed by Che Alaska Elcctrict Light & Power Company
 They expect Go make thc.r homo In Juneau and are spending their hou- cymoou at Che skuae homestead at Mcndonhau
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
TENNIS COURTS
 WORK OVERTIME
Samuel Gompers May Be Urged tc Have American Federation of
 Labor Investigate

Juneau tennis enthusiasts arc openly dofyIng union rules and dis regarding e.ght-hour regulations by playing at all hours from Che dapplg rrcy Of early morn until Che cur aus Of night are pinned down by Che stars Che younger element aappcrs and boys just emerging from Che knco-pauts stage on Ono first court to be constructed and those of age and maturity on Che new court which has just been com plotted on Gold street ln fact it ia not unusual for thc first slroaks oi morning dawn Go find a waiting list at both courts. Che bloom of youth al one and Che sore Of middle age ol uore-at Che other
 pronung by the deficiencies oi Che first court, the latter one is a model of perfection and 10 would take rcd ribbon at any county fair Mhcre tennis courts were on ex- hlbIuon. An ordinary layman can readily distinguish it from @ medi- ocro court by its air of superiority. iu green floor and Che Medo and Persian rules which adorn its wall near Che entrance. % warming Go all that it Is not public park. range for dogs. or skating rink.
 Later on it is proposed to install a pair Of scales in Che new court when all players win weigh in pre- parutory Go entering a contest Che object being to eQualizo Che ayoirdu- poIs as nearly as possible. For cx- ample. A woman weighing 200 pounds and man weighing loo win bc matched against couple weighing 100 oach-or as nearly in chat proportion as can Doe arranged auc- Che parties arc weighed. Am official wo.ghcr win be selected whose duty it will Doe Go report at tbc court at 5:i5 @. m. and remain until s.3O at night Onicial weigh en win be drawn by lot and win serve for one week without emolu- mcnt Gee Webstor)
 It has been suggested that a ten- nls tournament be arranged between hc labituos of the two courts after 70 few weeks. In which Che "Com- ers" be matched against the Goers.
 incidentally. Che latter may resent this uuc. but Father Time is Che most persistent clock punchor Of the age and is never late) In Che event of such tournament che loose change ol Che community should be kept in Che pockets of Che owners
 u Che meantime Che game goes mcrrily one while in many disorgan- .zod homes cncrusted dishes reposo in Che Kitchen sink and Fathers pants are kept in position with shIuglo nails Hc should worry un- less there is nail shortage.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
GOV. BONE BACK FROM INTERIOR

Governor Scott c. Bone. accompa- niod by Surveyor General Carl Thicl returned Go Juneau ou Che steam ship Northwestern last night after a hurried trip Go Che westward and interior territory
 Governor Bone Investigated pres cnt commercial conditions and dcvei- opmont throughout Che territory
 Today ho is busily engaged with correspondence and other business which has accumulated during his absence.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
DEER HUNTING SEASON
 OPENS SEPTEMBER ]

The deer hunting season win open thIs yesr Sept Instead Of August. 10 as iu previous years. according Co a statement made at the Governor s oI.cc today
 The changing of Che date Is chiefly for Che reason chat game hunters who eo out for deer also kIu ptarmi- mu and other animals during Au- gust I5 and Sept !. and out ot sea- son. and SO chat hunters who have reaohcd thc age whore climbing mountains is no longer Q pleasure may have Che privilege Of hurtng iu November. when Che deer como down Co thc beaches
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
CLOSES BUSINESS HERE

Dan McNiliau senior member oi Che firm of McMllm Brothers who have for several years conducted @ grocery store ou Lower Front street. win leave tonight for ChichagoL where he win bc connected with Che mercantile department of Che Chich- aro0 Mining Company The Me- Milan Brothers have decided Go close their business here. temporarily at loast and A. c. McM1Ian win be iu charge until its affairs are closed out Dan McMllan is am cNper.- enccd store man and thc Cmchagon Company is fortunate in securing his services
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
LowLE VISITS NORTH

y. F. ". Lowlo. formerly agent Of Che Canadian Pacific In Alaska with hIs headquarters at Juneau passed through Juneau on Che Princess Royal Tuesday night curouto to shaewoy He Is accompanied by his wife and son and will return to Ju- ncau on Che steamship Jefferson Co v.st here until the Princess Alice goes south.
 Mr. Lowlc is now agent. freight department for Che Canadian Pacific Railway at Edmonton. Alberta and ls making tho trip north on a vaca- don
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
JUNEAU MAN
 DIES AT SEATTLE

Charles N. Spores. formerly Of Juneau and Douglas. died suddenly at Seattle this week. according Co news received by J. A. Davis secrc- tary of Che Elks' lodge Of this city, of which Mir. Spores was a member.
 Mr. Spores first came North about t7 years ago and operated barber shop at Douglas. He later went into business in several towns in South eastern Alaska. He left here about a year and half ago to make his home at Seattle.
 Mir. Spores was about iS years Of age and was born in oregon. He is survived by @ widow.
 The funeral services were cone ducted by Che Seattle Elks for Che Juneau lodge
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
SEATTLE GETS FEM ALL

The many Juneau friends of Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Fio.ding who left hero l few weeks ago for Seattle where Che former is connected with Che Standard on Company. win be aory to learn chat they have had rather unfortunate experience since reaching Che Spirit City as both Mrs.
 Fielding and their utrIo son Billy have been lately required Go under SO minor operations and both wcrc In a hospital for several days How cver a letter from Mrs Fielding co a Juneau friend aya they arc at home again and rapidly recovering.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
1UEDsTROM.MAYERs

Miss Daisy Lmdstrom and Frank Bernard Mayors were married Thurs day evening by U. s. Commissioner H B LcFeyrc. The witnesses were Mrs. George saum and II. c. PIm- morm1n
 Mrs. Mayors ia a Juneau glrl thc daughter of Mr and Mrs. Alfred Lundstrom and has lived most Of her life here and m Douglas. Mr. Mayors is am accountant n Che Ai- aska Gasuuoau Mining Company oi- flee at Thano. They expect to make their home In Juneau.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
EDW. BROWN IS CREMATED
Well Known Juneau Resident Meets Death From Gas oline Explosion on Lauch S4 at Early
 Hour This Morning.

Following an explosion of gaso- line on his gas boat. a 2S-foot launch T 3f moored at Che Will loughby Ave. float. Edward Brown Harris. known here as Ed Brown. was burned to death about 1 o'clock this morning.
 With Gilbert Lord. Brown was preparing to make a short trip over Che bar to pick up a friend who had lost Q skin there. Before he went down to Che boat he asked Harry Brown to get him ten gallons Of gas- oiino Harry Brown carried five gallons Co Che boat and emptIcd it into Che tank. Ed Brown was then working on Che engine. Returning with Che other five gallons he hand ed it Co Gilbert who was standing on thc deck. Gilbert started for Che pilot house, which also holds Che en- zine. and in some way stumbled oyer Che hatch. losing his hold of Che gasoline. which was uncorKed and spilled over Che stove and a lighted lantern.
 An explosion immediately follow ed and Che flames scared 20 or 30 feet in Che air. Gilbert got out on the deck and called Co Brown to "Dive out Che back door,
 "I can't" answered Brown. Tho pilot house was in flames and CH- bert ran Co the front and called through Che porthoIc to Brown. but received no answer.
 Harry Brown jumped on Che boat Go assist Gilbert. and with an anchor they attempted to stavc in the front Of tEe pilot house. Their cries and Che flames reused Bert Maycock. who was sleeping on his boat tied at Che dock. and he succeeded In staving in Che front ot Che pilot house with am axe. Tho flames were SO intense it was impossible Go reach Brown
 At this time Che fire department arrived and it was about ten min- utes before Che flames could be ex- tingulshod enough Co make it pos s.ble to reach Che body of Brown. Dr. Sloane had been summoned and after a brief examination pronounced him dead. 10 is thought death was instantaneous after the first inhala- tion Of Che gasoline fumes
 Edward Brown was i5 years Of age and was born in Montreal Cam ada. Ho is survived by his mother. Mrs. George Harris and throe sis- tcrs. Mrs. George Shane. Mrs. Clara Hawkins and Mrs. Devlin Moore. all of Ottawa. Canada. and his widow, who resides here.
 He first came Co Alaska in 1915 and was employed as waiter at thc "A. T. spatz cafe. Since that time he has worked in various cafes in Southeastern Alaska and at Che time Of his death was employed at Che Arcade Cafe.
 Tho funeral win be held from Che C. w. Young chapel at D. m. Mon day Dr. George G. Bruce will read Che service. lnterment win Doe iu Che Evergreen cemetery
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
sEKENOFF IS RELEASED
 AFTER POSTING CASH BOND

After posting cash to Che sum of S1.500. bond reduced from $2.ooo by U. s. Commissioner IT, B. LeFeyre. Pete Sokenon was released from Che local federal jail sekonoG was bound oyer to Che grand jury on a charge of assault following a hear ing before Che commissioner last Tuesday. He was originally charged with statutory crime. but after Che hearing he was held for inyosti- eauon by Che grand jury for tho lesser oncnse.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
SMALL BOY NARROWLY
 ESCAPES DROWNING

Lloyd. 9-ycar-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M Ritter narrowly escaped drowning Friday afternoon whom he fen into Che waters of Gasuneau Channel from Che Femmcr & Ritter wharf, where ho was playing with @ number of other boys. His play mates called for help and he was taken from Che water by his father and Henry Martin Mr. Ritter stated Che lad was In Che water about ten minutes.
 A doctor had been summoned and Lloyd was taken to Che hospital He is much better today and win be taken Co hIs home in @ few days
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
FISHERIES OFFICIALS
 RETURNING ON WATSON

Commissioner Hugh M Smith. u. S. Bureau Of Fisheries. and Ward T. Bower. Alaska agent for Che bureau, win arrive In Juneau on the steam ship Admiral Watson from Che west- ward. according to information rec co.yed borc Commissioner smith and Mr. Bower went to Che westward several weeks ago Co make a survey of fishing conditions in the ncighbor- hood Of Kodiak island
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
ALASKA REDUCTION PLANT
 SHIPS FISH MEAL CARGO

Thirty tons Of fish meal were brought to Juneau from the Alaska Reduction Plant at Hawk Inlet by the company's tender Punin, on a scow. and shipped on the steamship Northwestern Co Che Marine Produc- tion Company headquarters of Che plant at Tacoma for treatment
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13

cnt admln.stration io bring Ono na- dous together into aomo kind of agreement
 So lar there has boon mo objection entered fo Ono holding Of Che great disarmament conference in Che cape itai Of Che United statos. nor Is any objection expected Tho conference may begin on Armlsico Day.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
ON CITY OF SEATTLE

Capt. Charles w. Call. we'll known in Che Nortb. is now pilot on Che City Of Seattle. Capt. Call was pilot on Che Standard on tanker Atlas 'n these waters at Che time Of Che wreck or Che Princess Sophia in 1918 and has written am account or tho disaster which was published in Che Masters. Mates and Pilots Re- view.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13

Miss Mablc Beard. who has been Che house guest Of Mir. and Mrs. D.. J White for the past week, returned on tho City Of Seattle from @ sbort trip to Skagway.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
RFTURNs FROM sKAGWAY

Capt. c. S. Ward returned on Che City Of Seattle from a trip to skag- way and Ha.ucs for inspection of road work being done there. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ward.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13

TIOT0 VII b0 mo1 Wl0 VII Hly
 that it Is a league. and mon who win say thot it IS not league for Che viewpoint depends entirely upon
 Che position which mon have taken in Che past upon Che efforts Of che Inst administration to form league and Che apparent o1orts Of Che prcs-
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13

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The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13
Gor.mm.nL Inefiaeney

"rHe Country God Forgot had .ts tnIa and .r.bu.auous but they won. not n It as compared with Alaska which. Cor Che past twenty years and ever since it became lac- Cor m Che matter Of products has
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1921-08-13

FLU4 o-eAR'JN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-20
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Mr.. Isham Harris left the city on the
midday train Tuesday on visit to his
old home in Eminence, KY, where he will
be the guest of his mother. who makes
her homo there. lie will also stop in
Louisville, and on his return trip will
spend few days with his sister in In
dianapqlis. Ind.
Mr.. Fl. A. Smith, who earlier in the
week underwent an operation at the
Pensacola hospital is now resting very
comfortably. although still at the hospi-
tai. Friends will be glad to hear of the
Improvement in his condition.
Mrs. II. o. Houghton had as her guests
for few weeks Mrs. John Holland and
Mrs. George Holland of Streator, ILL.,, the
two ladies being sisters of Mrs. Hough-
ton. Many courtesies are being Planned
for these ladies, who viii be guests at
Grand View,' the attractive suburban
home of Mrs. Houghton.
Miss Nancy Gardner, of Buffalo, n. Y,
is expected next Tuesday to be the guest
of Miss Judith Maxwell. at her home on
w. Belmont. Miss Gardner will be one
of the attractive coterie of carnival Wis
itors in the city
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-20
CHAMBER INVITES
HARDING HERE
Hoffman TeIesraphs Invitation te
Harding at ST. Augustine.

The following telegram has been
sent by Judge NJ. G. Hoffman, pres
ident of the Pensacola Chamber of
Commerce, to President-elect Harding
who arrives in ST. Augustine today for
a short stay in Florida before taking
his presidential oath in March. While
on the east coast Harding will prob
ably spend awhile ut his winter home
at Daytona.
The telegram urging the president
elect to visit Pensacola while in the
south is as follows:
ITO the Honorable Warren G. Hard
ing. President -elect, st. Augustine,
Florida:
TT is our ardent wish that, during
your soJourn in Florida, you will visit
us and inspect our very excellent
Naval Air Station, our Navy Yard and
our forts and give occular inspection
to our harbor, the largest and best on
the Gulf of Mexico. the shores of
which will never be snow-bound and
the waves of its clear, green blue
waters will never be fettered in ice.
I'VE would like for you to stand
upon the Identical spot of ground on
which Andrew Jackson stood one hun
bred years ago this coming July 18th.
when the Spanish flag was lowered
and our own beloved stars ard stripes
were raised and while you are here
address us with patriotic fervor we
would again dedicate ourselves as did
our forebears 100 years ago to stead
fast and unfaltering loyalty to the
carrying on of our government, con-
secrated by the fathers and hallowed
by the sufferings and devotions of the
past.
I'VE know that you have a very
great personal desire to come into a
better acquaintance with us and thus
doing contribute the utmost you can
TO the concord of all our people. We
very, very earnestly request your ac-
ceptance.
1--WE anticipate your acceptance of
this invitation and have arranged that
our committee may meet you to ar
range preliminaries of your visit with
us.
Please be assured of the personal
fealty Of every citizen Of Pensacola tc
YOU and of our anxious willingness to
follow your leadership.
The latch strings of our homes and
hearts will always be on the outside
of our doors for you.
Very cordially.
Pensacola. Chamber of Commerce.
BY NJ G.. Hoffman, President"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-20
LADY STOPPED BY
BOLD HICHWAYMAN
Mrs. Silva Stopped by Masked Bur-
gIar With Pistol on Gadsder
Last Night.

Complaining that she had been held
up by highwayman on Gadsdeil, be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth, Mrs
Jennie Silva, 1921 East Jackson, asked
aid of the police in locating the hold
up Captain Harper. Officers Bow
man and Simmons responded to the
call. but could not locate the man.
Mrs. Silva stated that as she was on
her way home about 1915 that she
was stopped by a masked man, car
rying a pistol, who commanded her to
give him her money. She screamed
she informed the officers, AID ran into
a house nearby. The koldup ran
when she screamed and disappeared
across a lot.
When the officers investigated they
found tracks made by a man going in
the direction she stated the holdup
had gone when he ran. The man did
not get any of her belongings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-20
TOURISTS TO MEET
THIS AFTERNOON

The Pensacola Tourist club will
hold it's regular meeting at the Cham
Der of Commerce rooms this afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. Every tourist in the
city is requested to be present md
to register in the tourist book at the
chamber of Commerce rooms before
leaving at the close OF the afternoon.
piano has been loaned to the club
for use at its meetings by Max Lee
Bear, a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and will be placed in the
room for the meeting this afternoon
Through the Chamber of Commerce
by the courtesy of ". o. Saltmarsh
and Harding Burke Of the L. & n.
railway, use of the plot of ground
owned by the railway company at the
intersection of Wright and Alcaniz
streets has been secured as a recre-
ational ground for the use of the
members of the Tourist club. Benches
will be placed on the grounds shortly