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Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12
Channel Swim Still Eludes
 Women, Three Failed 1925

Three women of three different countries made valiant attempts to swim across the English channel during 1925. All of them failed and the worlds most difficult swimming feat has yet to be accomplished by woman. The three who tried to make their way through the treach- erous currents from France to Eng land were Miss Gertrude Ederle of the United States, Miss Lillian liar rison of the Argentine and Mile. Jeanne Sion of France. Of these three Mile. Sio came the nearest to reaching her goal. She made her at- tempt on Aug. 4 and was forced to give up when only mile and a quar- ter from Dover. Miss Ederle made her bid on Aug. IS and was forced to quit when 61a miles from Dover, However, she set a Channel record for both men and women by swim ming 231a miles in eight hours. Miss Harrison, who had made two at- tempts prior to this year, tried the feat twice during 1925 On her first attempt she had to retire five miles from Dover, and on her second try she almost drowned within eight miles to go.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12

from the Chandalar region. From Gold Pan to Telegraph Creek, dis -tance of 152 miles, Willis furnished his own motive power foi much of the distance. This trip was made in four days, quick trip, due to the fact that Smith had a dog team of five Irish setters and the trail was broke.
 '. Nllils has many fine photographs oe tie trail trip and of the Cassiar region. One picture though, is very usual for it reveals two m..:se swimming in open water ir a river partly frozen over. It was peculiar, but on that day Willis and another chap were out gunning for fresh meat. Sighting the moose which were making frantic efforts to climb up thru the decomposed to solid ice. and using pack rope for a lasso they successfully roped one anG dragged
 
 moose, apparently suddenly became weakened from it's long struggle in water for it slowly sank under the ice. The photograph Of the Bill Hart" stunt is one that Willis prizes very highly.
 Last summer, after convincing him. self the uselessness of continuing to dig out small part of a fortune from the ground, Willis began the coastward trek which ended some weeks later at Tacoma, where his family resides. Arriving home he discovered his step-son, John Mark ert, who with his mother, left Anch- orage year ago, to be just on the verge of recovery from a severe at- tack of appendicitis. On one of the lads first auto trips, about town, fol- lowing his illness, he featured in a collision which resulted in seventeen stitches being taken in his head Willis remained at home until a few weeks ago, and upon the recovery of the boys second convalescent pe- riod, hied for Alaska. He left Se- ward yesterday morning for Anchor age where he will be employed by the Anchorage bakery, owned by Ira Losey.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12
X X Saving Effected By Installation Burners
 On Railroad Cars

The charcoal heaters, installed in many of the freight cars on the Alas ka Railroad last summer and fall, have worked very successfully giving splendid satisfaction in maintaining even temperatures in the freight cars.
 The charcoal is made in the Anch- orage yard ovens from native birch and compares favorably with the best produced in the States. A few of the special heaters were purchas- ed Outside but the remainder were made in the mechanical shops.
 Since the installation of tn heat CTS it is believed, a considerable item in freight handling, especially of produce has been saved the railroad.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12
ROPES MOOSE IN CASSIAR RIVER
 LAST SUMMER
MILTON WILLIS, RETURNS TO SEWARD FROM CASSIAR RE-
 GION AND TACOMA.
IS NOT GOING BACK THERE
Was One of the First Stampeders Into District; Staked On
 Discovery.

On the Grady property, Discovery creek, Cassiar district, $40 per day is the average recovery, states Mill ton Willis, "The Cassiar Kid,' who arrived in Seward last Saturday from the south The country is a good looking district all right and he stalk ed a bench claim alongside of Dis- covery, but he does not expect to go back. The gold is concentrated on Discovery all of which claims are con- trolled by Grady who worked them part of last Fall and plans going ahead on a greatly enlarged scale next summer. It will be all pick and shovel work, Willis said
 Leaving Anchorage a year ago this month, Willis went direct to Wran- gell where he procured as much in- formation as possible, got an outfit together and on the 18th day of Feb ruary, with "gee" pole clasped ii his sturdy right hand and harness slung over his shoulders, he headed for the new district, 250 miles away, pulling a homemade sled loaded down with 300 pounds of baggage and supplies. He stuck with it until he reached his destination at Gold Pan. This was on April 4.
 For the last few days he travelled with a chap named Wm Perkins, a former mining man in the Cache Ok. district. He also met "Curley" Smith
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12
WOMEN PLAYERS GIVE UMPS
 COTTON TO STOP THEIR EARS

BELFAST, Ireland, Jan. 12 (P- The captain of the woman's field hock- ey team presented the umpires with cotton with which 10 stuff their ears before the beginning of match as a slam at the officials who had filed for mala complaint that women hockey players were indulging in swear words when whacked on the shins during the game.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12

Fred Whitfield of Decatur, H., was fined S4.15 and tried to sell the judges crutches to the prosecuting attorney to raise the money, but was sent to jail.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-01-12

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
No Secrets to Making
 PeJect Cup of Coffee
Can Be Achieved By Following 4 Few Simple
 Rules Says Famous Cooking Expert
By Mildred Maddocks Bentley Ts,u,srly oir-q,sr sfcoss Housekeeping ra.r.sz,s

easily be spoiled by using cream of inc ferior quality or the ''top of the bottlea ! fl carelessly poured of In my study of food habits. an finding that every year more and more people prefer .sweeteued condensed saiik in their eof- fee. You see this kind is twice as rich and creamy as ordinary mix and fur .thermore already contains sugar thus serving the additional purpose of .sweeteuing the coffee. Try t for a few days, and l think you will agree that the condensed mix siy az delight fully rich. smoothly lsea6ee 5rink. bringing out the real coffee flavor And of course it is very convenient, as it keeps fresh without isc even after the can is opened-and the cost Is ex- tremely moderate.
 Now as to the actual methods of brsiCiag. There are several and your choice Is entirely q matter of individ- ual taste. If the directions are care fully followed. any of the methods will yield the perfect cup of cofee"-mel- low in flavor. with delicate, fragrant aroma, free from sediment and of dark golden hue.
 Boiled Coffee
 Rse the pot with hot water put he eofse n the pot -one rounded tablespoon Of medium-grouud coffee to each cup Of boiling watsr HIth an adsitiona spoon for the pot. Add a ttia white Of egs. or crushed egg shell and about ane-fourth cup Of cold water. stirring brisSly Add fhe hoias Ratef place the eohee pot over heal al bring 10 8 fall boil Place on back of the stove or over low heat for about ten minutes to settlc be5s- zerTfrg Do not allow the coffee 10 become u1ss..za by czrries5 pouring.
 Percol1t5~ 1offee Use one cup Of nneIr-e-ourd cofea 10 six eups Of boiling water Place tae cor in the straineF h the upper part Of the pot and let the water ouhbe up throuEh fhe tube. Derec iatra =h-cGca ta coffee into the lover part until tEe 55see is of Che desired strength i've minutes oen- the usual time required. Serve at once Coffee made In a pszcolatoF is not good If allowed cock after the required strength Is reached
 Heat the pot by rins.as h hot water. and Res the strainer Measure carefully the coffee lGaslyzrouad1 allowing one rounded tablespoon to each cup of water. Place h the dEia-irz1ium and porF hefftns water through the coffee very slowly Cover and let stand 10 drip through and scse immediately. Do not allow the hreR to cool If servee ls delayed niaee the pot ID or over bot water NeFer -e=1at oy placing
 steepsd Cs.-se Tn mixing steeped coee nse enc zoaaded tablespoon of coee to eafn cup 0 water used wan a4 Aullt9l spoon for the pot Add cold water Place over the ra and bring quickly Inc boiling 71ils. Either let { stand for moment to settle or add Q little cold water.
 Reme mber-the best coffee will lose itz flavor if allowed to stand. Coffee should always be freshly made and served piping hot. as soon as it is orewed. f necessary to let stand, the pot should be tightly covered and the spout closed by stufing with soft cloth or paper, so that none of the aroma and flavor may be lost
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
TINnIONs

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 Santa Ana, Calf. Guide Dick Jackson Locality hunted shesley
 MOOSE No. killed One Spread 569 Palm 34x12 Points. 31
 CARIBOU No. killed Two peeies. Black Spread 441z Length 57 Points Il
 GOAT No. killed One Length. g Base
 SHEEP No. killed Two Spread 2I% Length g Base Il
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18

What is tho secret Of hrst-rate coffee -tha kind that starts the day right that makes you feel like @ million dollarss7
 Literally hundreds Of women-and 8 surprising number of men-hsve asked me this question in one form or an other. And it's an important one-for what can bs more blighting to domestic happineas than a cup of muddy coffee or coffee improperly "ereamedn7 And, on the contrary, what can be more ex- hilarating than a good eup-fragrant, saiden, dslicious7
 Luckily there's no hidden secret about making and serving the perfect ce8ea-it's just a matter of minding your pa and q'a and following g few simple directions.
 Selection of Coffee
 There are many excellent brands of coffee in the market-the choice of one of these is largely 8 matter of individ- nal tasts. But do want to say that usually coffee in the bean retains it's flavor longer than in the ground form so. If possible. buy the whole beans and grind your coffee fresh for each meal. |, however, the breakfast hour -or fifteen minutes-is too hectic to admit of this extra step, at least keep your ground coffee in an air tight con- tainer-a glass fruit jar for instance. And ftAs well to remember that the nora finely the coffee Is ground. the easier t is to extract it's full strength and aaver-eonsequently fnely-ground eoRss ia economical and time-saying.
 The CoHee Pot
 Connoisseurs maintain that coffee browed in a metal pot has less deli cate flavor than in a eontainer of glass. stone-ware or agate. Whatever kind of coffee pot you prefer-it should be secured frequently and occasionally boiled out" with water to which al pinch of baking soda has been added then rinsed, dried, and left uncovered If pereolator is used, the pipel should be carefully washed every day with a brush to remove all scum from the preceding brew. For drip coffee, if you do not have a special drip coffee pot, an ordinary one equipped with a double eheeseclo.h bag will serve the purpose. The cheese cloth should be washed in cold water after using and renewed at least once a week. Keep the bag always moist.
 The .'CreamIns'' This consider quite as important as the actual brewing. Good coffee can sol
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
R. H.=B0YD

New York Guide: Mike Williams Locality hunted: ShesIey
 MOOSE No. killed. One Spread: IS Palm. 3S12x1412 Points 34
 CARIBOU No. killed. Two Spread: 344s Length. 5012 Points: 36
 GOAT No. killed. Two Length. 9& Base: 51a
 SHEEP No. killed. Two Spread. 23& Length 3315 Base. 141z
 BEAR No. killed: Three Species. One black, 1t. 1112 in. Two grizzlies, 5 fl. 5 in, and 1t.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18

l Species: One black, 1t. 1135 in.
 Two grizzlies, 5 fl. in, and ft.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
LII D0WEE

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 0swego. N. r. Guide scolty Locality hunted Nahlin
 MOOSE No. killed: One Spread. 52% Palm: 3sIax1#Iz Points. 4
 CARIBOU No. killed: Two Spread 45 Length: 52A Points. 37
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length: 1oh Base: 515
 SHEEP No. killed: Three Spread: 2SA Length: B Base. 1524
 BEAR So. Killed. Che Species, grizzly, medium size
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
". s. JERMYN

". S. JERMYN
 Scranton, Pa. Guide: Billy Fan Locality hunted: Nahlin
 MOOSE No. killed: One Spread: 461a Palm: 29s4x12 Points. 28
 CARIBOU No. killed: Two Spread: 48 Length; 5012 Points: 26
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length: 10 Base: 512
 SHEEP No. killed: Three Spread: 271a Length: 35 Base: 1914
 BEAR No. killed: Two Species: One large black, one large grizzly
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
THOMAS EVANS

Philadelphia Guide: Billy Fan Locality hunted: Iskoot Lakes
 CARIBOU No. killed: One Spread: 371s Length: 461a Points: 30
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length: 10 Base: SIS
 SHEEP No. killed Two Spread: g Length: 34 Base: 12
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
cEoRGE BRIGGS

GEORGE BRIGGS
 Santa Ana, Calf. Guide: John Cryke Locality hunted: Shesley
 MOOSE No. killed: One Spread: 54A Palm: 29x141s Points: 31
 CARIBOU No. killed: Two species: Black Spread: 37h Length: 52 Points; S2 No. killed: One Species: Black, medium
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
H. GOTHAM

H. T. GOTHAM
 New Orleans Guide: Lou Decker Locality hunted: Nahlin
 MOOSE No. killed: One Spread: 49A Palm: 29x161a Points. 9
 CARIBOU No. killed: Two Spread: 46 Length: 53 Points: 29
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length 91a Base: 5A
 SHEEP No. killed: Two Spread: 24 Length: 40 Base. 13&
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
C. B. =NEWB0LD phiInanlnl,n

Philadelphia Guide. Bonnie Frank Locality hunted. Klappan
 MOOSE No killed One Spread: 471s Palm. 25x121s Points: 27
 CARIBOU No killed. Two Spread: 3912 Length. B Points: 29
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length. II Base:
 SHEEP No. killed: Two Spread. 25 Length. 38 Base: 14h
 BEAR No. killed: Three Species. One black. small and two grizzlies, medium
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
THOMAS ROBE

Philadelphia Guide: Pete Heino Locality hunted. Klappan
 MOOSE No. killed: One Spread: 521a Palm: 2512x15 Points: B
 CARIBOU No. killed: One Spread: 4212 Length: 54 Points: 3S
 GOAT No. killed Two Length: 9as Base: 512
 SHEEP No. killed: Two Spread: 2515 Length: 401a Base: 1894
 BEAR No. killed: Three Species: One black. 6 it., in. Two grizzlies, medium
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
Official Record
 Big Game Killed
 In CaSSiar, 1926

Measurements Taken From Office of the Government Game Warden,
 Hon. H. ". Dodd c. s. FROST
 New York Guide. Little Dick Locality hunted. Shesley
 MOOSE No. killed. One Spread. 55 Palm. 4SxI3i F Points. 34
 CARIBOU No. killed. Two Spread A Length 5o1z Points. 31
 GOAT No. killed. Two Length; gig Base. 5A
 BEAR No. killed. One Species: Grizzly Length s it.. 8 F inches.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18

GILBERT DARWIN
 New York Guide: Scotty Locality hunted Iskoot Lakes
 MOOSE No. killed One Spread: 491a Palm: 351ax1212 Points. 28
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length; 101z Base: 5a
 SHEEP No. killed: Two Spread: 2314 Length: 34 Base 1872
 BEAR No. killed: One Species: Black, medium
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-11-18
MISS GERTRUDE SANFORD

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 New York Guide. Ned Brooks Locality hunted: Iskoot Lakes
 MOOSE No. killed: One Spread: 541a Palm: 30x81z Points: 25
 GOAT No. killed: Two Length: 10 Base: 6
 SHEEP No. killed: Two Spread: 26 Length 36 Base 1352
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
FoRGErFuL OR TRusTFUL

YVES admitted that crime has yet washed our
 shores city record and the police court boer are conclusive evidence of Only occasional arrest for a police activity and convene the little court across the river Two without recent record However the police will tell o watch out when all seems abnormay quiet usually indicates that there ueu ole brewing lust around the corner
 present absence of crime Putnam be due e the efficiency police department Again be due o the fact citizens satisfactorily employed Or t may be a combination of both.
 Because all quiet along Main is for be coming confidently ustfu Above all crime should not be invited quiet little city is the Some of our business their clerks becoming nduy orgetfu or trustfu Possibly unduy orgetfu because unduy trustfu
 The police report for the March shows that there twentyeyen invitations out for thieves burglars In the month April fourteen It nered- ibe the The invitations not accepted Perhaps they did get the proper publicity They not publicity here for the benefit of those who usually accept opportunities but for the benefit of those who unwt tingly creating them.
 Twenyseven doors found open by the night patrol man in March doors found unsecured in April Either he merchants their clerks becoming aarmngly forget 'ul or unduly trustfu.
 It might not be amss also issue warning automobile owners who their unlocked vauabes their cars when parked the These invitations to mobile and sneak thieves Dweers in the smaller communities assume that people honest Those in large cities that they are dishonest The majority of people honest is not common make easy for dishonesty inclined people to be dishonest by tempting them to steal
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14

District of Pomfret ss Court of Probate. May 2. 1926 Estate of Mary Melia. late of Pomfret, in said Dis trict. deaceased The Administrator having applied for an order author izing and empowering some person other than the Administrator Co sell certain real estate belonging Co said estate, as is provided by section 5O20 of the General Statutes as on file more fully appears. ORDERED That the 2lst day of May. 1926. at seven o'clock in the afternoon, at the Court of Probate in ponlfret be and the same Is assigned for hearing on the foregoing application, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation Tn said District. and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Pomfret where the deceased last dwelt. at least six days before said day of hearing. and return make to this Court of the notice given. WILL LIS CONELL, Judge. 20
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
TOWN MEETING AND RETALIATION

-,HE committee on reyauaton equalization property 1 values Putnam has made is report to the s4ecmen unanimously recommending that the work be done and by outside experts special town meeting has been saed for next Tuesday the will appro
 have the work done by those expert in the line of valuing property both real and personal
 The committee commenced work last January. It was unanimous the that the town in need of proper equalization of property values which could only be brought by The only question to confront he committee the best method to obtain the de tired result The committee divided 10 whether not sperts should be hired done locally A the nve gation progressed and listened opponents of various employed in other towns the committee be- ae unanimously convinced that the only method to obtain inc proper have The work done hs those making such -s9rl profession
 The committee making the reraae endatoa 4 composed of eadng business aad professional and officials of the town 5ad eiy Their recommendation after careful investigation snoud every citizen of t4 importance and value of the work recommended 10 be done The proposition very simple 5ne needs but casual thought in order ts value
 has q combined city and tax rate of thirty mills. The industries committee of the Chamber of has found that this nsumountabIe obstacle in getting industries locate here. The owing to the of m grand list has reached inc limit of i borrowing pow IT or bonds.
 regauation and equalization of property values. it is seriously believed y those touch with local conditions. will double the grand s 1T this s immediately that the of money the -aIse annually fhe las be cut in half
 Aot only tle equalization ezpected 10 raise che grand st anticipated and has always occurred where the work been done That thousands and thousands Of dollars worth of property mtaxed vyi be added ta the list
 The of he St3ooo appropriation asked for k nothing compared tbe l. H not in the nature of expenditure of bat rather investment of money that VII pay the town bip
 that the grand st only increased million doars- will be increased much moreths will mean the present rate of taxation of $34000 quite good investment of $1400o And the year only but year and year out If the grand list s increased two millions H will be double this amount and three millions three times the amount.
 There be possible argument against fair and inn partial equalization property values The only who y equalization those who know that they not now paying fair proportion of the tax burden Such prop ery may oppose equalization because they will have to pay more present but in proportion than their neghbors paving and than in justice and equity 0 others they should pay.
 The has consistently advocated equalization by valuation every the subject has been broached IL is now and hopes that for the good of the town 1f Putnam future advancement that the appropra ion will the meeting next Tuesday II should be remembered asked that of money be spent put that sum money be invested with enormous return n the investment assured.
Putnam patriot., 1926-05-14
Threa,en. Libel suit
BRING PUTNAM BACK
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E8t5=at Fha EaaHa fafH.a.=
 Knowing fha ysu da not faaf f= bubf h rHe truth and arn auXIaH= te dn III u v1ur paUer tn better bnslness and liene conditions ie tbe eitf ol Putnam haps eeu wlIl see tit te publish this letter iH t8uf valaahle paper.
 What is the matter with Putnam
 ln the past tive years. business has taken me to many small towns, some uf them a littlc larFef than oar eltYi many of them smaller, hut few as ''dead
 True. Fauam has experienced ad- versr conditions in the past three years. but should this be the reason that public spirit should lesseu2 In conversation with numerous business men of Putnam the majority express a very pessimisttc view, certain few are real nptimists. Their places et business show their feeling The un- believer waiting for some one ta bring business Co Putnam and hlm The believer going after it and getting it. as far as can be done alone
 No general ever won war alone II is only through organized effort and some sacrifice. that business is going Co return to its old rating ia Putnam It would ,be of interest to our business men. and many of them could spare the time. to visit the towns of Meh ster and Suutbhridgc oB Saturday afternoon and evening and see tta trade from the Npodstncls and Pomfrct going Ca these towns Why II has been said that it t- due t0 the improved roads. etc. These are only nlibis. The real reason iz because tha merchants of these towns have through organized effort and small sacrifice obtained this business that belongs 10 us.
 i Visit these towns any evening. Store windows are lighted Drug and confectionery stores open In fact everything Is done to bring and hold business in these towns. We all know how "bright" our business section k after dark
 The recent successful arrangement made by the Chamber of Commerce with Che Connecticut Company to run busses to Goodyear at certain hours created stir among business houses nf panielsou and has undoubtedly brought some business to Putnam. Would not this be d practical Idea to try out in the villages north and west of us ou Wednesday and Saturday nights9
 Dollar Days have been tried with Ittle success. Why not a Merchants Day with bargains galore street par ades and possibly athletic contests with small prizes followed hy an in- teusive campaign for more business which must come from our surround ing towns
 As a believer in Putnam. L with many others. would enjoy having some expressions through your columns of how others feel on this important sub. ject. and then Co have a meeting. not of any organizations. but of all men interested tn Putnam's future. and 8 definite program arranged Co Bring PHfnan Back
 Thank you.
 \ BELIEVER.