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The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

DR.. J. H. Condit. superintendent
of the Sheldon Jackson school at
sitka, and Mrs. Condit were aboard
the Admiral Rogers en- route to Cal
ifornia where they are going for
medical attention for Mrs. Condi'
who is suffering from cataracts or
her eyes. They expect to be absent
from the Territory about four
months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Frederick Cunningham who spen
the holidays with his parents Il
Wrangell, left on the Princess Mar
for Tacoma to resume his studies II
high school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Tony Smith of Juneau celebrated
Christmas Day by getting on a jag.
He was arrested by Prohibition Off
Ger Chichester and was fined $35 and
trimmings by U. S. Commissioner
Boyle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

A sub-Arctic storm, which cap
sized a small sailboat, took the lives
of four persons en- route from thC
American Pacific Whaling Com
pany's station at Akutan. Alaska, I
a Christmas Eve party on an adjoin
ing island.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Raymond Wheeler, who spent thu
holidays with the home folks II
Wrangell, returned to Seattle on
the Princess Mary to resume hi
studies in Broadway High School,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Mrs. skookum Jim. known as the
oldest Indian woman in Southeast
ern Alaska. died in Juneau last
week. Members of the family say
she was lis years old.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Miss Dorothy Fisher, recently oil
Kennewick, Wash, and a graduate
of the University of Washington
was aboard the Admiral Rogers er
route to Juneau to accept position
as instructor in instrumental music
in the Juneau public schools.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

More than 400 persons were pres
ent at the Christmas program rend
cred under the auspices of the Sons
of Norway in Ketchikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

A shipment of 384 bottles of gin
packed in jute and labeled old jute
bags, was seized by Federal officers
upon its arrival at Seward. Thu
shipment was consigned to one
Brown whose identity has not beer
established.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Mrs. Conrad Nelson returned to
Ketehikan on the Admiral Rogers,
after visit with her mother, Mrs.
William Taylor, who has been Ill
for some time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Wilfred Stump who has been
home for the holidays leaves on the
Alaska for Seattle to resume his
studies in the law department of
the University of Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Edward Kean of Petersburg has
been bound over to the grand jury
charged with assault with danger
Gus weapon In default of bond
which was placed at $1,000 Kean
has been committed to jail at Ju-
neau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Frank Wissinger, 76. resident of
Alaska since 1903. died in st. AIMS
hospital at Juneau last week, He
had resided in Nome, Seward, Ko-
diak, Ruby, Koyukuk. Fairbanks,
Sitka and Douglas.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

The Estebeth. owned by the Neil
Transportation Company, made
special trip from Ketchikan to
Prince Rupert last Thursday with
Nick Nussbaumer of Wrangell who
desired to take passage south from
Rupert on Friday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

A. P. serebrowsky, M. E., pro
fessor in the Moscow, Russia, Min
ing Academy, is now in Alaska visit
ing different mines in order to OBJ
serve the methods used in the north
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

William Filler, one of the best
known miners and prospectors in
the Portland Canal District and in
deed. in the whole of British Column
bia. was swept to his death by
snowslide near Stewart. B. c., few
days ago and his body now lies bur
led in the snow at the bottom of
steep gorge 500 feet below where he
and his companion were travelling
when oyertaken. A. D. Murray who
was about so feet behind when
the snow began to move was also
swept to the bottom of the canyon
and his escape from death was al
most miraculous. Filler was born
in Newfoundland and was Sd years
of age.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

DR.. A. G. Lurie. ships surgeon
aboard the United States Coast
Guard Cutter Unalga was arrested
in Juneau last week charged wit
dispensing narcotics TO a narcotic
addict. He was released on $1,000
bond.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Victor Lindgren leaves on the Al.
aska this week for Los Angeles. He
will probably be away the remain
der of the winter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Miss Margaret 0ttesen, who spent
the holidays at home left on the Ad-
miral Rogers for Ketchikan where
she is attending high school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Neil and John Grant who spent
the holidays with the home folks,
left on the Princess Mary Wednes
day morning to resume their studies
in the University of Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

The White Pass Railroad. operat-
ing between skagway and White
horse, is temporarily out of commits
sion on account of being blocked by
snow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

C. c. Mundy has moved into his
residence property on st. Michael
street which was recently vacated
by J. E. Beck.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Emil Norman Peterson who has
been at Juneau for several months
returned on the Admiral Rogers
Thursday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Senator Frank B. Willis of Ohio
Who visited Alaska the past sum
mer is now being mentioned daily
as presidential possibility.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

The Town Council has chosen Leo
Mccormack to be the acting Mayor
during the absence of Mayor Die
mart
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Ned Lemieux and family moved
this past week into the c. c. Mundy
residence on Church street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

LOCAL NEWS

j. De Lana took passage to Seat
lie on the Admiral Rogers
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

The Princess Mary arrived from
he south Sunday morning. P. Pow
was the only passenger for Wran-
CELL.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

College girls are taking up box
ing. They wrestle, also, but 1t Is
called dancing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

The geographical center of Alaska
Is 95 miles south of Tanana, near
Lake Minchumina
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Eugene Wheeler returned to Pc
tersburg on the Admiral Rogers af-
ter spending the holiday week IN
Wrange1.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

James H. Wheeler arrived from
Petersburg on the Admiral Rogers
Thursday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

Owing to the delay in the arrival
of the Alaska we shall not be able
to report their departure until next
week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

About 750.000.000 pencils are
used in America yearly, but We can't
learn who buys them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

P. Powers of Fairbanks is regis
tered at the Wrangell Hotel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05
NORTHERN LIGHTS


The most northerly Territorial
school is at Wiseman. N. Lat. 671a ..
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-01-05

The first steamboat on Lake Eri'
was launched in 1913.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18

c. J. and Mrs. Davis have leased the Mcdonnell hotel and reopened the establish ment for business during the week.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The International Electric Go. will receive bids for furn- ishing and setting transmission line poles from Hyder to Gran ite Creek Power House, ap- proximately two and one-half miles.
 All bids must be in before August 20th, next.
 Specifications can be seen at the office of Ernest Blue.
 Bond or cash deposit will be required conditioned upon faithful performance of con- tract.
 International Electric Go.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18
LOCAL TOPICS

Stewart hospital but is now we'll on the road to recovery.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18

Mrs. Louis Legge left Mon. day evening for Rupert, where she will enter Prince Rupert general hospital for an oper. ation.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18
NOTICE

will be in Hyder about Sept. first for a short time. Anyone wishing first class sign work please leave orders at THE RYDER DRUG CO.
 PAULSON SIGN SERVICE
 Ketchikan, Alaska
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18

Seven men arrived on the Fairbanks Wednesday to join the Johnson-Gardner crew on the Texas Creek highway ex- tension.
 Passengers leaving here on the return trip to Ketchikan included H. I. Lucas, Vim. Murray, Fergus Crough and Alexander Misiuk.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18
NOTICE

Davidson & Davidson of the Portland Canal Gold MireS: Ltd, will not be responsible for any debts or obligations incurred in their names with out written orders issued after this date.
 Davidson & Davidson Vancouver, B. c. Aug. 10, 1928.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18

h@NSANNA 8 AOS 6AAA9 ~AARNAAJf left Saturday on a visit in the south.
 Mrs. Reta Forshaw and daughter Gloria, who having been visiting Mrs. Forshaw's mother, Mrs. Wm. Irwin, left for their home in Vancouver Monday evening.
 Lorne Jamieson left Monday evening enroute to Rhodesia, South Africa, where he will be employed by the Boyles Bros, diamond drilling company, with which he has been associ- ated for some time. Jens Pederson left Saturday for the Texas Creek section, where he will be employed in the construction of the new Bureau of Roads bridge over the north fork.
 Mrs. Louis Legge left Mon- day evening for Rupert, where she will enter Prince Rupert general hospital for an oper- ation.
 H. I. Lucas, of Juneau, terri torial bank examiner, was a visitor in camp from Saturday to Wednesday.
 Tom Walters, genial clerk at the Hyder Grocery, left this morning for a short visit in Ru- pert.
 Miss Mildred Bixby left this morning for Seattle.
 Mrs. Robt. l.. Stewart and daughter Lillian, left this morning for Seattle, where Miss Lillian will attend school during the winter.
 Mrs. Ernest Blue became in- disposed Monday and entered
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18

s. Stenberg of the Larson Stenberg logging company, left Saturday on a visit in the south.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-08-18

Found slide rule, on Salmon road: owner may obtain by identifying and paying for ad. Frank A. Metcalf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

chairmen. Supper viii be served in the
new dining hall, the gift Of John M.
Let's.
The home had been occupying an old
colonial mansion on the Rittenhouse
side Of the property about 10 years,
Through the efforts Of Washington
Methodism last year and a generous gift
from Edwin Gould of the Edwin Gould
Foundation for Children OF New York
the new building, one-story structure,
was made possible, and bears the name
Edwin Gould Hall.
This building, facing on Second
street, was formally dedicated by Bishop
w. F.. Mcdowell last December, and
opened for occupancy IN April All
the children are now in the new home,
IL new little ones having been admitted
since that time, making the present
total 80. When the old building has
been thoroughly renovated and MAIN
tenance of the same assured. the Older
children will be transferred to that
building, thus making room for about
30 more applicants, a long list OF which
Is now on file.
The board of trustees, which holds
the property is headed by DR.. A. G..
Christie, president. and Maurice Otter
back, treasurer, while Mrs. B. T. Hyn-
son is president of the board of man.
ayers, which Is made up of groups from
the various Methodist churches of the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

The choir stalls in Washington
Cathedral will be made Of oak taken
from trees which once grew on Mount
Saint Alban here, according to an
nouncement of cathedral authorities.
In order to lay the foundations for the
edifice the trees we're removed. and the
timber is now being seasoned.
When prepared for use the timber
will be carved in graceful gothic
design to harmonic with the general
architectural plan of the cathedral.
A notable feature of the stalls Will
be concealed platforms for the &C
commodation Of a symphony orchestra
and chorus, so that 1t will be possible
to augment the cathedral choir of men
and boys whenever great oratorios are
given in the completed edifice.
The choir, the portion of the
cathedral between the sanctuary and
the tranSepts, Is In an advanced stage
of construction. The walls have been
completed through the triforium gallery
and are now being raised through the
clerestory. The next step will involve
the placing Of the stone vaulting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
OFFICERS TRANSFERRED.

Col. Orval P. Townshend, Infantry.
has been relieved from duty in the Bu-
reau of Insular Affairs. War Depart
ment. and assigned to duty with the
SD Division. at Fort Hayes. Ohio;
Lieut.. Col. Otis r. Cole. Infantry, from
Clemson Agricultural College. s. c., to
the 18th Brigade, at Fort Sheridan, ILL.,;
Lieut.. Col Gordon Johnston, Cavalry,
from Fort Riley, Kans., to Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga; Maj. L. L. Stuart, Coast
Artillery Corps, from Fort Leavenworth.
Kans., to Fort Monroe. Va; Capt. Rob-
ert A. Bingham, retired, from duty at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
CH|LDREN'S HOME
TO GIVE BENEFIT
SWartzeI| Lawn Event Friday
Will Be Aid Mainte-
nance Fund.

The board of managers of the Swart-
zell Methodist Home for Children will
hold one Of series of lawn fetes Fri
day, from to 10 o'clock, on the
grounds of the home, at Second and
Rittenhouse streets.
Proceeds of the lawn fete will be
added to the maintenance fund of the
home, Mrs. G. s. Mackenzie, 1856 New
ton street, being treasurer of the in
stitution. Arrangements for the enter
tainment are In charge of Mrs. A. r.
Jones, chairman. and Mrs. ,. w.
Weeder and Mrs. Harry BoSlev, vice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
Cathedral Choir Stalls to Be Carved
From Oak Cut to Make Way for Edihce

Funds for this construction and for the
completion and endowment Of the
crossing, north and south transepts and
north porch are being sought In a
nationwide campaign, which Gen.
John J. Pershing is directing as ma
tional chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
PEN WOMEN PLAN
NATIONAL BUILDING
New Headquarters, of Colo
NAL Design, to Be on Site
of SouthWorth Home.

A two-story brick building of colonial
design viii be erected on the site OF
Prospect Cottage, the former home of
Mrs. E. d. e. N Southworth, noted
woman novelist. which overlooks the
Potomac River from the foot of Thirty
sixth street. as the new headquarters
az the National League OF American
Pen Women, II was announced here
yesterday by Mrs, Clarence NJ Busch
national president.
Incorporated in the new building will
be the library of the old Soathworth
home, which is to be maintained as
shrine 20 her This room, in which she
wrote many Of her novels . generation
ago. win be given, q prominent Situa-
ton In the new structure, plans pro-
Wiling for its location az the left Of the
entrance to the new building
Begin In Spring.
Construction of the new building,
plans for which have been drawn by
John NJ. Dom, washington architect,
is expected to be started next Spring.
The cost of the new structure, en-
elusive of the site, has been estimated
at S45.00o
The new headquarters of the pen
women will contain as its largest unit
an auditorium with seating capacity OF
400. In addition to the Southworth
memorial room at the front OF the
building will be large veStibule and
reception room. while at the rear of the
auditorium will be provision for a
kitchen and three Offices for the head
quarters organization.
Garden Near River.
The building will be of brick con-
Struction with the facades ornamented
BIZ Stonework about the entrance, win
dows and cornice. The roof will be a
fat deck, thus providing roof garden.
The front and rear wings viii be one
story high, while the main structure
will be two stories At the rear of the
building on the river side will be
formal garden with walks, fountain and
sfrubbeTy.
The structure viii be about SIS feet
wide and ioS feet deep.
Mrs. Busch, who has residences in
Long Island and Miami, Fla, is stop
ping at the wardman Park Hotel for
the Summer while making arrange
ments for the new headquarters Of the
organization, now located at the VIII
lard Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

An admission fee was paid by the
crowds that came to view the first gas
lights. introduced In Baltimore in 1916
and placed on exhibit in q museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15

A Lo1c Price May Arouse Your Interest
But if Quality Is Lacking Take Care
LOW sale price may attract your attention and make
"A you feel urge purchase furniture of
knon make but unless quality is associated with such low
price, your purchase apt have the sting of dissatsfac
ton. When you select Lifetime Furniture you choose
quality whose past known and future guaranteed Life
its possessors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
LIGTlT'.
FLASHES

At Los Angeles-Newsboy Brown.
Sioux City, Ia, won decision over
Johnny Mccoy, flyweight champion
Of California, ten rounds.
At Fairmont, w. va.-Pete Zivic,
Pittsburgh, won from Mickey Blair,
Erie. Pa. by technical knockout in
third round.
At Newark, N. Ernie SchaAf,
Elizabeth. N. j., outpointed Yale
Okun, New York, ten rounds.
At Biloxi, Miss.-Big boy Peterson
scored technical knockout over Jack
Clifford, St. Paul. Mimi, in third
round.
At Winnipeg-Dee Fontaine, Win
nipeg middleweight, and Mickey
Forkins, Columbus, Ohio, fought q
draw, ten rounds.
At Indianapolis-Red Uhlan out
pointed Jack Chief Elkhart. ten
rounds. Toney Sanders beat Jackie
Reynolds, eight rounds.
At Portland, Me.-Mickey Sears,
Boston middleweight, won decision
over Eddie Adonis, also of Boston,
twelve rounds, Spike Hennessey,
Waltham, Mass. outpointed Pete
Pacheno, Colorado Indian, six
rounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
TODNS SRQRTORIAL
BY KIrkMiIIc

George Marshall the conclusion that the world generally
doesn't much for loser, from under his
the Washington American Professional Basketball
League team Marshall doubt thousand dollars out
of his pioneering with the professional and
probably others will along later time and profit by
experience which Gorgeous George paid
history full incidents expermenters have
For time basketball quite hold
Capital FANS but they would stick through
lean days adversely consequently they find themselves with
splendid winter sport which eventually
and
Attendances the Arcadia Sunday Monday nights
winter have been nothing about with
tons. The here Ceics
through foreod the ultimate activity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
Two Clubs, But Not MGcks,
Dickering With Cobb
for 1928 Season

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-Ty
Cobb, the perennial ball player,
wires from his home in Augusta,
Ga. that he is not negotiating
with Connie Mack to return to
the Athletics, but that he is enter.
tanning offers from two other big
league clubs. 1t is believed here
that the Chicago Cubs and st.
Louis Browns are dickering for
Tvs services.
Mack will not sign Cobb for
next season unless the Georgian
accepts a considerable salary re-
duction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
Marshall Went the Limit

There of
his means to hang He expected take losses
opening year and in fact prepared finance his club
able length of time against all eventuaies.
second Of the local teams participation league George
thought the outlook here be bright which
uo seemed to have anything like chance
Brooklyn Cleveland
letting off to poor start this with revamped
WIN OF other
standard the Palace outfit shake off the de-
ea winch have staled from the beginning
MS ADVISORS concluded there
lie Is not to be condemned trying George
70 commented for pioneering with sport which
IN otner localities and eventually should here.
a racing football,
that Marshall should identified with some
organized sport but for while he will
and become
type OF genuine enthusiasm which has fan
at many notable sports gathering
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
Three B. Y. P. u. Floor
Tits Listed Tonight

Three games in the B. Y. p. u.
Boys Basketball League is pro.
grammed tonight in the Wilson
Normal gym. East Washington
Heights meets Chevy Chase at 7
O'Clock; West Washington tackles
Kendall at 8 O'Clock and Bethany
engages Second Baptist at clock
Kendall holds the leading posi-
tion by a game, but it's berth is not
secure as the league clubs are
strong and are threatening to dis.
lodge the leaders. There is alsn
a keen interest in the circuit and
the games attract unusual at.
tendances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
Climate Too Much for Fasteners

that Eastern football unable to do much with
the California climate accustomed to it. Pennsv
wanna and Pittsburgh didn't gain anything but couple long
edlou railroad trips for their efforts
coast atnough their athletic Golfers have been pretty
replenhed would be interesting
what they can do in the Atlantic
atmosphere ~ "
Clutch" Leonard he of baseball reputation won Del Monte
California, golf will
no doubt be saying the thing n bag.
SOCIAL NoTES-ou Gehrig, less known in York
and other league cities visiting his
Buchholz Also John Oliver La(0rce sporting editor
tona Geographic Magazine Tunney guest at the
champions banquet In New York tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
| EON ARD
SERIOUS

NEW YORK. Jan. benny
Leonard's announcement OF his in.
tention to return to the ring as .
welterweight was received rather
skeptically along tin-ear alley today
because of one or two previous
declarations Of a similar nature, but
the retired undefeated lightweight
champion grlnlly insists that he
means it this time.
81 am going back" Benny
declares, because i need The
money. can do 147 pounds
easily and believe can beat
any Of the men i'm that class,
II wont make any matches until
I thoroughly convince myself and
the experts that l am not q has
been. l aim to challenge Joe Dun
dee but am willing to take on Ace
Hudkins, Sammy Baker or other
leading contenders first"
Leonard retired three years ago.
He will not be ready to resume
ring activities until the outdoor
season arrives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
Yanks Form; Play Court
Contests at Arcadia

The old Yankees have been re-
organized under the management
of Eddie Bratburd. and have an
nounced that games will be played
Sunday night at the Arcadia.
Manager Bratburd states he in
tends to bring several American
Basketball League teams here for
games.
The Yanks have taken over the
entire personnel Of the Original
Holman Five. These number Irish
Edelstein, Earle Moser, Mickey
Macdonald. Bill Banta, Joe Croson,
Pete Nee and Tommy Dalglish. 1t
is possible that other players may
be added to the Yankee fold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
Clover Club Chooses
Acton as President

Rubin Acton has been chosen as
president of the Glover Athletic
Club. Francis WiIer was appointed
as vice president: Robert Lilly.
secretary, and Roland Adkins,
treasurer.
The Glover courtmen are slated
to meet the Washington Barracks
Marines in the Marins gym tonight
at o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04
7 KINGS
TOV|5|T

Three of the greatest tennis play
ers of the world, William T. Tilden
End, Francis T. Hunter, and Man.
uel Alfonso, will appear this Friday
and Saturday at o'clock on the
Arcadia court in singles and dou-
bles exhibitions.
Big Bill Tilden, six times ma.
tional singles champion, present
No. l ranking player Of the United
States, and co-holder OF the ma.
tional doubles championship, has
for years been one OF sports great.
est kings. Not far behind Big Bill
is Manuel Alfonso, former captain
of the Spanish Davis cup team, and
No. 2 ranking player OF the United
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-04

Start 1--WE" next Sunday. JAN
uary 8. Continue Iaily i'm The
Washington Times. Col. Charles
A. Lindbergh's famous epic of
the air runs in The Big Sunday
Herald and The Times.