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, 1927-07-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the District Court of Park
County, Wyoming
In the matter Of the estate Of

In the matter of the estate of
MARY C. SNYDER, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that let
ters of administration were on the
18th day of July, A. D., 1927,
granted and issued to the under
signed in the above estate, and all
persons having claims against said
decedent are hereby required to
file them with the necessary vouch-
ers in the office of the Clerk of the
District Court of Park County, Wy
oming, at Cody. Wyoming. or to ex-
hibit them with the necessary
vouchers to the undersigned at his
place of residence in Park County.
Wyoming, at Ishawooa, Wyoming,
and if such claims are not so filed
or exhibited within ten months
from the date of the first publica-
ton of this notice that they shall
be forever barred.
Dated July 18th. A. D., 1927.
MERRILL SNYDER.
Administrator of the Estate
of Mary C. Snyder, deceased
Paul r. Greever.
Attorney for Administrator.
First publication July 10, 1927
Lash publication July 81. 1927
, 1927-07-27
NOTICE OF SHERIFF"S SALE
ON FORECLOSURE OF LIEN
In the District Court of Park
County, Wyoming

Fertile Valley Canal Company, a
corporation, Plaintiff.
VS..
James Kearney, Lakeview Canal
Company. a corporation, and The
First National Company, a cor
poration, Defendants.
State of Wyoming. County of
Park. SIS.
Under and by virtue of an order
of sale on decree of foreclosure
issued out of the above entitled
Court on the 18th day of June, A.
D., 1927 in the above entitled ac-
ton wherein Fertile Valley Canal
Company, a corporation. Plaintiff,
obtained decree of foreclosure
against James Kearney, Lakeview
Canal Company, a corporation. and
The First National Company. a cor
poration, defendants on the 18th
day of April, a. D., 1927 which
said decree of foreclosure was on
the 18th day of April, A. D., 1927
duly filed and on the End day of
May, A. D., 1927 duly recorded in
the office of the Clerk of the above
entitled Court. whereby l am COM
manded to sell all OF the right.
title. equity and interest of the de
PENDANTS. James Kearney. Lakeview
Canal Company, n corporation, and
The First National Company, n
corporation. in and to that certain
piece or parcel of land situate in
the County of Park and State of
Wyoming, and known and described
as follows, to-wit:
Lots AGA, 46-F, 46-G, 46-L,
and Lots Three (3), in Section
T~wenty-eight C2S), Township
Fffty-two (52) North. Range
One hundred two (1O2) West OF
the Sixth Principal Meridian.
Wyoming, together with the i'm
provements thereon, and the wa
ter rights and appurtenances
thereto or in anywise belonging,
containing 1860 acres OF ir-
rigable land to satisfy and make
the sum of Seven hundred fifty
one and no 100 &751.OO) Dol
lars with interest, costs and ac-
cruing costs due plaintiff on said
decree.
Notice is hereby given hat on
the 4th day of August. A. D.. 1927,
at the hour of Ten (10) o'clock, a.
m, at the front door of the Court
House in the Town of Cody. in the
County of Park, State of Wyoming,
l will in obedience to said order
of sale on decree of foreclosure,
sell the above and foregoing des-
cribed property, or SO much there
of as may be necessary to satisfy
Plaintiffs judgment with interest,
costs and accruing costs, to the
highest bidder for cash.
Appraised value Nine hundred
thirty-two and no 100 G932.0O)
Dollars.
Dated this 21st day of June, A.
D., 1927.
FRANK BLACKBURN,
Sheriff of Park
County, Wyoming
Ernest J. Goppert, Cody. Wyo.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication, June 22nd, 1927
Last publication. July 27th, 1927
, 1927-07-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
OF ESTATE
In the District Court of
Park County, Wyoming
In the Matter of the Estate of
OREN K. BEATON,

In the Matter of the Estate of
OREN K. BEATON,
Deceased.
All creditors and others interest
ed in the Estate of Oren X. Beaton,
deceased,
TAKE NOTICE, hat the under
signed administrator of the said es-
tate will, on or before the goth day
of August, A. D. 1927, file in the
office of the Clerk of the Court of
Park County. Wyoming. his final
account and petition for distribu-
tion ofs-said Estate, where anyone
interested may examine such ac-
count and petition and file objec-
ions thereto in writing at any time
before the Both day Of August, A.
d. 1927. and If no objections are
filed thereto. he will make final
settlement of said estate on the
31st day of August. A. d. 1927. at
10 O'Clock a. M, or as soon there
after as the matter may be heard.
Dated at Cody. Wyoming, this
18th day of July, A. d. 1927.
OWEN C. BEvELHYMER.
Administrator of the Estate
of Oren K. Beaton, deceased.
Ernest ]. Goppert.
Cody, Wyoming.
Attorney for Administrator.
First publication July 20, 1927.
Last publication August 10, 1927.
, 1927-07-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at
Cheyenne, Wyoming.

July IL, 1877
Notice is hereby given that
JOSIAH SUTTERFIELD,
of Ishawooa, Wyoming, who. on
August 90. 1922, made Additional
S. r. Homestead entry, Serial No.
044232. for Lot Is. Section 5, Lots
81, so. Section 6, Township so
North Range 104 West. ShSEA.
Section 80, NEA. Section 81, Lots
5. z. NhSWA, VIZ NWA .
SEA NWH, Section 80, Town
ship 81 North. Range 1O4
West, 9Th Principal Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make
three-year final proof, to establish
, 1927-07-27
oRILLA DOWNING.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at
Cheyenne, Wyoming,

Otpdi tuitul VI tHc ihlSiloi
U. S. Land Office al
Cheyenne. Wyoming.
July s, 1927. l..
Notice is hereby given that
OSCAR THOMPSON
of Cody, Wyoming who. on Sep
TENDER IL. 1922. made stock raising
homestead entry, Serial No. 044547,
for Lots 5, 6, Z. 8. 8. SWA NWA /;
WkSWA Section 2; Lots S. 6, Z,
s. SkNEA; SEANwA; NASEA
Sc Il SEA of Section 8, Township
Sd North, Range 1913 west, 9Th
principal meridian, containing 634-
.04 acres has filed notice of inten-
tion to make final three year
proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before Orilla Down
ing, Clerk of the District Court, al
Cody, Wyoming. on the 22nd day Of
August, 1927.
Claimant names as witnesses
j. N. Mcknight, and Marler
George Mahan. and Louis Lowe. al
of Cody, Wyoming.
MART T. CHRISTENSEN,
Register.
First Publication July IS, 1927
Last publication August 10. 1922
, 1927-07-27

claim to the land above described,
before Orilla Downing. Clerk of the
District Court at Cody. Wyoming,
on the 25th day of August. 1927
Claimant as witnesses:
Nels Osher, Ernest Billings, Roy
Grips, M. L. Jones, all Of I~shawooa,
MART T. CHRISTENSEN.
Register.
First publication July 10, 1927
Last publication August 10, 1927
, 1927-07-27
NOTICE OF PROPOSED
LOCATION OF STOCK DRIVE

To all whom it may coacern:
The Board of County Commits
sioners of Park County. State of
Wyoming. have decided to locate
a Stock drive commencing and in
Guiding lot 6 Section 35, Township
So North, Range 1O3 west of 9Th
Principal Meridian, Wyoming, and
running thence westerly through the
following described public lands,
.SWA of SWA Section 35; Lot 8,
81 of tract 81. lot Z and SWA
of SWA Sec. "a; So of Sh Sec.
33 and S1a of 81 Sec. 80; SEA of
SEA lot IA Sec. 81; all of which is
"a straight 500 feet wide N. and S.
along south line of township SO
North, Range 102 West; thence
westerly through and including
tract lot which is located in town
ship So and SO north, Range 1902
west and township 81 and SO north
Range 1O3 west. Said stock trail
to end at school tract 104 town
ship So north. range 103 west in
Park County, Wyoming. said road
to be 500 feet wide, $50 feet on
each side of the line above describ-
ed.
All objections thereto " claims
for damages by reason thereof must
be filed in writing with the county
clerk of said county before noon on
the 3rd day of August, A. D., 1927,
or such road will be established
without reference to such objections
or claims for damages.
Dated July 9Th, 1927.
BERTHA NJ. ROUSSEAU,
County Clerk
First publication July 10, 1927
Last publication July 81. 1927
, 1927-07-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION OF
TIME APPOINTED FOR
PROVING WILL ETC.
In the District Court, Fifth
Judicial District

The State of Wyoming, County
of Park SIS.
In the matter of the estate of
WILLIAM LENNINGER, Deceased.
To all persons interested in said
Estate; Notice. is hereby given that
Saturday, the 9Th day of August,
A. d. 1927, at Ten o'clock A. NJ.
of said day, at the Court Room of
said Court, in the County of Park,
Cody. Wyoming, has been appoint
ed rs the time and place for prov
ing the will of said William Len
ninger, deceased and for hearing
the application of Minnie Lenninger
for the issuance to her of letters
when and where any
person interested may appear and
contest the same.
Dated this 18th day of July, A.
D., 1927.
ORILLA DOWNING,
(SEAL) Clerk.
Ernest ]. Goppert, Cody. wyo.
Attorney for Petitioner.
First publication July 10, 1927
Last publication July 81, 1927.
, 1927-07-27
NOTICE OF SHERIFF"S SALE
ON FORECLOSURE OF LIEN
In the District Court of Park
County, Wyoming

Fertile Valley Canal Company, a
corporation. Plaintiff.
VS..
Frank Lavender. Lakeview Canal
Company. a corporation, and The
First National Company. a cor
poration. Defendants.
State of Wyoming. County Of
Park IS.
Under and by virtue of an order
of sale on decree OF foreclosure
issued out of the above entitled
Court on the 18th day of June, A.
D., 1927 in the above entitled ac-
ton wherein Fertile Valley Canal
Company. a corporation. Plaintiff.
obtained decree of foreclosure
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
REPORT ON
 CITIZENSHIP BILL

It was voted by the House Com mittee on 1ngular Affairs on the 8th of the month, to report favor ably on House Bill No. 16996, which would confer citizenship upon cer- tain inhabitants of the Virgin Is- lands and would extend the natur- aJlzation laws of those Islands.
 Under the provisions of the bill citizenship would be conferred up- on former Danish citizens who re- sided in the Virgin Islands on Jan- uary IT, 1917, and who now reside in the Islands Or in the United States or Porto Rico, but who did not make declaration to retain Danish citizenship; to all natives of the Virgin Islands who resided there or in the United States or Por- -to Rico and who are not citizens or subjects of any foreign country; and all persons born in the Virgin Islands on or after January IF, 1917 and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
 The District Court of the Virgin Islands is given jurisdiction for naturalization purposes, under the
 visions of the bill.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
SCANO|A E LOST

The halibut schooner Scandia, was lost in the storm that ragged on the westward coast last week. Cap. Hvatum and crew of IT were saved was the report received in Peters burg this week. The Scandia had just returned to Juneau on the 18th with the halibut Commission which had made intensive study of halibut from various angles during the win ter. She took on supplies and head ed for the banks when the storm bit her with full force. The Alas ka reported the little vessel as beat ing in to Yakutat. Other than that the crew was saved no further de- ail had been received by the Alas kan.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
AOR|fT IN
 SKIN CANOE

Sevoogna, St. Lawrence Island, Swept from Little Max bay, Siberia in skin canoe by an Arctic storm, six starving survivors of eight wal rus hunters, reach the Eskimo of Gambell were theUnited States bu- reau of education maintains an Eskimo school on the northern part of the island.
 The story reach here from that place. The arms and legs of the were frozen, their swollen shut and their clothes in tatters.
 Approaching starvation forced them to leave Little Max Bay to hunt walrus near the shore. They yentured out and then were caught hy the full force of the gale. They pulled their canoe on the ice the fourth night. The next day the Hoe carried them to St. Lawrence Island, although they did not know It as such.
 Two of their party lost them selves in blindin sonwg storm and were never seen aftrwards. The five survivors staggered into Gam bell, and the sirth was found nearly dead, following a search made by Samuel F. Troutman, the govern ment teacher.-Chronic
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
FISHERY LICENSE

Under the territorial laws, all fishermen engaged in taking fish for commercial purposes in Alas kan waters must secure a license and fishermen are reminded that licenses obtained last year are now invalid. c. V. Brown is collector for Petersburg.
 The law covering the licensing of fishermen is as follows;
 Tt shall be unlawful for any person to engage in fishing in the Territory of Alaska without first having obtained a license.
 "The license fee shall be as fol- lows;
 "ta) For resident fishermen of all classes, $1.00
 "(b) For nonresident fishermen who use any fishing appliances ex- ccpt seines, $1O.0O.
 "(c) For nonresident fishermen who use seines, s25.OO.
 "The term fishing means the catching of fish, whether by hook, net or seine.
 "The term resident fishermen means one who at the time of ap- plying for a license shall be bona flde resident of the Territory of Alaska, and shall have been such resident continuously for at least six months immediately preceding the signing of such application. "The term nonresident fisher man means one who is not a resi- ! duly licensed. ''No license shall be valid be yond the calendar year in whicl it was issued and shall expire ol the 31st day of December next af ter the date on which it was is sued"
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
ACQUITTED 0f
 PIRACY CHaa6

Clarence Edwards, charged with having participate in cnt hlem1n' Mccall fish piracy case, was yesterday aquitted of the charge by a jury after less than a two-hour deliberation.
 The jury was charged by Judge Ihcmas M. Reed at 11:3O, during the forenoon session. Upon rel turning from lunch they again re- sumed discussion, reaching their verdict at 3:15 D. n.
 Testimony in the case was com rleted Monday night. Court open ed yesterday with closing argu- ments to the jury by Arthur Shoup, district attorney and his assistant, H. D. Stabler, counsel for the defense
 The latter's plea to the jury for acquittal was said to be one of the most colorful and competent c>er presented in this rtgion.
 J. c. saurs, one of the crew indicted on the same charge, and who last week pleaded guilty, served as a government witness against Edwards. Chronicle.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
WILL SURVEY LAND
 GRANT COLLEGES

Preliminary plans for a complete survey of 52 White and 17 Negro land grant colleges of the United States by the Bureau of Education to be undertaken within the next few weeks in response to requests of these institutions were announced at the Department of the Interior early this month. The 52 White land-grant colleges are located in each of. the States, except in Massa- chusetts which has two such insti- tutions, and one each in Porto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska, while all of the IT negro land-grant colleges are located in the southern states.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
UNKNOWN SOLDIER A WREATH FOR

Fifty thousand paper poppies will be contained in g. wreath which the women of the American Legion Auxiliary will place on the shrine of the Unknown Soldier at Wash ington on Memorial Day, it was announced at national headquarters of the Auxiliary here to-day. Re- quests for poppies for the huge wreath have gone out to all depart ments of the organization.
 Each of the 52 States and Terri torial departments will furnish 500 roppies for the wreath, Mrs. Lucy Boyd national secretary, stated The balance will be supplied by the women of the District ofColumbia department, who will make the wreath and place it on the tomb. The wreath will also be placed on the tomb on Mothers day.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
ANTLERS PUT
 Oy 1WElvE

The members of the Juneau Elks' Lodge and the Alaskans who attend ed the initiation of twelve initiates from Petersburg, returned home on the Admiral Watson last Saturday.
 The twelve initiated were D. E. Thompson, Ralph Loken, J. B. Isom, Russell York, H. B. Kinner, c. H. Holm, T. " Holm, G. D. Mcdonald, W. R. Stedman, N. c. McGreggor, Karl Hatlin and G. Sather.
 The initiation ceremony took place last Friday night. The Elks were host to the kiddies at the Va riety Theatre the same evening, to th- great delight and appreciation of the kiddies. Saturday night was staged the Railroad Dance which was attended by a crowd that filled the big hall and was proclaimed by all to be the best that was ever held in Petersburg.
 Harry Sperling, Exalted Ruler of the Juneau Elks Lodge wished to extend thanks on behalf of both the Juneau and Petersburg Lodges, their appreciation to the Admiral Line for the courtesy extended by Capt. c. c. Graham in holding the vessel from Saturday noon until Sunday morning to permit the Elks 10 carry out their program.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
SALMON PACK
 IN 1926

Teh world pack of canned salmon in 1926 amounted to 10,501,730 cases, Or 504,0S3,, 1000 pounds of canned salmon, which is an increase of over 2,000,00O cases, or 26 per cent, as compared with the pack of the previous year, according to final official figures compiled by the Bureau of Fisheries, and recently issued by the Department of Com merce.
 The bulk of this increase may be traced to 100 percent increase in the pink salmon of Alaska. Of the ;otal pack, 6,652,SS2 cases were produced in Alaska and S35,73S eases in the Pacilc Coast States, making the total share of the Unit ed States 7,446,S2O cases, or Fl per cent of the world pack. British Co., lumbia followed, with production of 2,064,922 cases, or 20 percent, and Siberia with 94S,18S cases, or percent.
 The total value of the product was $46,0S0,0O4, which, however is less than the 1918 value, which was on the war basis value.
 The number of canneries operated in 1926 was 132, of which 61 were in southeastern Alaska, 43 in cen tral, and 2S in ne~western Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
MAJOR OLIVER RELIEVED

Maj. Lunsford E. Oliver, Corps of Engineer, with the Alaska Road Commission and for the past three years as Engineering Officer, with readpuarters at Juneau, has been relieved as member of the Board of Road Commissioners, effective June 1, to be succeeded by Maj. Douglas H. Gillette, member of the Board, Maj James G. Steese assuming the duties of Engineer Officer. Maj. Gillette will also serve as Assistant Engineer Officer.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
REPORT STORM
 OFF COAST

Last week marked the most ter rife storms on the Alaska coast as mas heen witnessed by seagoing men in many years The Venus. C.tDt w. E. Miller, narrowly escaped sink ing off Kodiak when the storm strip ped the vessel of it's cabin and vir- tually all of it's equipment before limping into Kodiak badly crippled.
 The heavy seas and gale pounded tho boat, breaking a number of ribs and it's pilota house was wash ed overheard. Practically all deck planking was stripped by the severe winds. All gear, cable and anchor were cut in order to run for a port of safety.
 The Alameda reported one of the biggest storms along the Alaska Coast. Heavy seas, high winds and extreme cold soon iced the ship down making heavy going. All fish ermen report it as one of the big gest and nose severest storm that they eve encountered. It will not b surprising to har of the loss ot tha halibut fleet.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
CONNIE FACIAL
 CLUB MEETS

MT. Alfred Howe, manager of the Tongass Trading Company at Ketchikan, who was former resi- dent of Petersburg, was one of the guests of the Club at it's dinner Wednesday evening. He brought greetings from the Chamber of Com merce of Ketchikan of which he is an active member. He assured the local Club of the hearty support and cooperation of the Ketchikan Club in any matter that from time to time the Petersburg Chamber should preesnt them.
 He told the Club that their let ter relative to securing veterin- ary expert in fox arming to be stationed in Alaska woud receive the urgent support of the Ketchi- kan Club.
 He further spoke of having at tended a recent meeting of the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce in which reference was made to the different Alaskan towns and he said Petersburg came in for the lions share of praise and belief in it's growth and development He mentioned that a number of people had a larger proportion of good residences for the size of the town than any other Alaskan town. He also spoke of the new business houses and the marked improve ments in the old ones on main Main street as being very notice able and commendable.
 Condemns Waste of Herring
 MT. Ernest Kirberger of Rake was also guest of the Club and made an interesting talk stressing the need of conservation of the her ring throughout the waters of southeastern Alaska. He condemn eI the taking of herring for ferti- liEer and oil and agreed with the expressed opinion of the large pro- portion of the members of the To- cal Club that the taking of herring fer other than bait or food pur- poses was surely cutting short the supply of king salmon and halibut in these waters.
 Expresses Appreciation of Rake
 He conveyed the thanks and appreciation of the people of Rake Io those of Petersburg for their succor at the time of the disasterous Rake fire. He also expressed his
 Continued on page 3
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
N
 BUSY SESSION

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by the Mayor on the 21st of the month. All members of the council were present. After the reading of the minutes of the irevious meeting, Knud StensHd reported for the Com Inittee @ suitable place for a dump Iug ground, stating that they had Icund a place on the Scow Bay road that could be used, but that it would necessitate building a wall 10. keep it from being washed into the Narrows by the extreme high tides.
 FLOAT COMMITTEE REPORTS
 Mr. Stenshd also reported for the City Float Committee recom- mending the space between the space between the two docks as the most suitable place for float but suggested that the matter rest un- iii t1o Council could ascertain the cost of dredging out part of the tide dats. A communication was read from the Commercial Club stating that their committee had recom- neuded the same as above. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS READ
 4 statement of receipts and dis Dur aGents for the calendar year &g was read by the Mayor.
 REPORT ON HYDRO PLANT
 ,. T.. 1IoEecknie, City Electrician reported that he had been called to BUnG Slough Sunday tomake some minor repairs and while there had tho new buckets and found 'r1.zra lu Is sood condition as when il,%aHed and that action on the old 0uckets had ceased.
 RECOMMENDS EXTRA UNIT
 He recommends that the Council consider the installing of an extra unit at Blind Slough to eliminate tA9 necessity of an extended shut down for repairs to the present unit. He believed it. could be installed for about $15,OOO which would be much cheaper than putting in DctaeI engines at the City Plant ac- cozding to prices he had received cu Daisel engines.
 BRIDGE IN BAD SHAPE
 Hans Wick reported that the bridge across Hogue Alley was in
 ary bad shape and no longer fit for heary traffic.
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The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
DISCOVERS NEW CRAB

A crab which haunts the beaches by night and hides in the day time is among the interesting specimens obtained by Dr. Waldo l. schmitr of the Smithsonian Institution, on an expedition in South America.
 eff Dr. Schmitt would come to Petersburg he would find a few of the same specimen of crab and there is nothing unique about 'em.)
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
Bakery Changes Hands

Mrs Jessie Eyon of Petersburg bought the Wrange1l Bakery during the past week from George Yoko- yama. The deal included the build ing, bakery equipment and room furnishings. Mrs. Eyon's husband will be associated with her in the business. The family will move here soon. Of the four children two will enter school. -Wrangell Sentinel