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The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
The New York Pool Billiard And Card Room Choice Cigars, Tobaccos And Candies New Tables And Equipment
 Dick Kuwata, Prop.

Testament"
 Insofar as the Tsimpshean, Haida or Thlinget peoples of Alaska are concerned, there nev- CT was any Old or New Testa- ment in their civilization or re- ligion. They had their historic and allegoric totems but never having any written language therefore having no acquaint- ance in any form with the Old or New Testaments, before the advent of missioners in Alaska, there can be no relation of any symbol on the Alaska tOtems to any part of the Bible. Outside of which the Alaskan will assert that Ray Ready knows a lot more about the Haida totemS and customs than the feature writer on the Star who started the Be Sure You're Right" feature of odd facts.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16


 A Junior A. N. B. Organiza- tion has been started here. The younger group, always rather ireticent when in with the older men, felt that they could accom- pliSh the same work in a differ ent way so they have started this new organization under the direction of the Rake Camp. The idea has taken firm hold with the youngsters in school and they are going into the work and movement with a vim. Not much exciting in the way of news here, nobody biting any dogs or chewing any nails or whatnot. The trapping season has not been so bad so far but the prices have been nothing to brag about. It will take an aw- full pile of mink to make a small pile of the national medium of exchange.
 Ernest Kirberger returned af- ter a brief visit in Peterstown.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
COLISEUM

One of the most delightful Pathe productions of the cur rent season will be seen at the Coliseum Saturday only. It is Noisy Neighbors," a comedy drama featuring Eddie Quillan, rising young screen comedian, Alberta Vaughn and Theodore Roberts. The story has a mys- terious twist and there are many laughs. The picture was directed by Charles Reisner.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
RAYMOND ON WARPATH

Ray |. Ready, itinerant lino-
 type operator born of a Haid ! mother is the feature of quite a
 story in the Seattle Star dated
 the 7th of January. A previous
 story Be Sure You're Right" a
 feature of odd facts appearin ln the Star was all wrong and
 also all wet" according to Chief R. L. Ready, a member of the Haida tribe now residing in the Stevens Hotel, Seattle.
 Ray pointed out to the Star the picture showing a Haida
 Indian standing before a totem pole, in the background a tepee and a birchbark canoe was near. The Indian was wrap ped in a blanket and a feather adorned his hat. He smoked a pipe. Said Raymond: "The Haida Indians were the original totem pole makers, and the Haida In dian viewing the drawings would certainly laugh his toe nails off because of the awful fix the paleface put him in. The Haida Indians lived in houses called smoke e-hOuSes. A hole in the roof allowed the smoke to escape. Feathers were never a part of their makeup. Birch bark canoes, heavens, what a luxury! The Haidas hewed their out of cedar. "They are jealous of their ancestral affinity, possibly because of the extreme romantic aspect of the to5empOle, which is the history of the race. Every symbol on the 5otempole has close connection with some event in the Old Tes- lament. The writer is mem per of the Haida tribe of Alaska, and I have yet to learn that they ever wore their hair in braids, ;lept in tepees, wore blankets or the kind of pipe pictured 1 " the artist" Tn all of which 1 Ray Ready is correct save re- erence to every symbol on the otem pole having "close connec- ion with some event in the Old l
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
NEGROES INTERVENE IN
 AMENDMENT CASE

Permission to intervene in the
 Supreme Courts hearing on the validity of the Eighteenth A mendment, was asked last week
 by the National Association for.
 the Advancement of Colored
 People. Argument upon the de-
 cision of Federal Judge Clark in New Jersey that the 18th A. mendment was adopted in an unconstitutional manner has been set by the Court for the 21st of this month.
 counsel for the Association. in asking leave to file brief, stat ed "the Negro citizens of this country have an important stake" in the recent decision of Judge Clark. The Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, the Fourteenth Amendment re- quiring due process of law on the part of states and imposing a penalty upon such states as failed to recognize the rights of the Negroes, and the Fifteenth Amendment, which guaranteed the right to vote, were adopted Tn the same manner as the Eieh- teenth Amendment.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
JOUR FLUSHING BRIDE

It was not long ago when Joan Crawford was hailed "Our Flushing Bride" She will be in Petersburg at the MacGregor n a picture of the same title. Joan Crawford, Anita Page and Dorothy Sebastian are shown in ] drama of Americas flaming youth. They each choose a diff ferent path to love and happi- ness-reckless of the morrow and living only for today. Which road would you have chosen had the same problem been pre- sented you.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
"CZAR OF BROADWAY

In the underworld life of the great metropolitan centers are directing minds -supercriminals who direct underlings thru the various crimes of graft, racket eering and murder. The "czar" of the underworld might be in
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
DON'T MISS THIS NOrmanna Male Chorus of Ketchikan-SOns of Norway Hall,
 Sunday Afternoon
PARROT SINGS AND PRAYS

"Old Soak" parrot made famous by belonging to Secre- tary Stimson, of the President Hoover's Cabinet, now has a rival for fame. Over in Pomeroy, Ohio is parrot which repeats the Lords Prayer and sings Nearer My God to Thee" owned by Miss Sarah Brannon. The trouble with this parrot accord ing to it's owner is that it swears more often than it sings or prays. According to some critics the parrot is really a 100-per cent church member.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
ENTERTAINMENT
 NOrmanna Male Chorus, 3 PM. SUNDAY Sons of Norway Hall.

The Women's Community League meets at the Lutheran Church next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wasvick and Mrs. Rude are hostesses for the evening.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
DON'T MISS THIS NOrmanna Male Chorus of Ketchikan-SOns of Norway Hall, Sunday Afternoon

MT. Willie Johnson is home from Seattle where he went to secure repairs for an injured shoulder. The shoulder is now in cast but will soon be o. K.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

Peter Jorgenson was an in bound passenger on the Alameda Tuesday morning after spend ing a few days in Seattle.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

Pete Sluggen has made i'm DrCvements in the U. s. Post of1ce in Petersburg which vii allow installation of sixteer more large mail boxes and two '7anks of the smaller ones. He has moved out the partition SC hat the office working room iS considerably inlarged.
 A large new safe for the loca. oostofice has been received anc
 installed. The safe which has traced the office for many years nd which has been long since outgrown will be shipped to the .postoffice at Kenai.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

Pete Behrs is in town from his fox ranch in Rocky Pass Pete says he has this fox farm ing down to science now. Ii prices go down he just raises more foxes. He shipped over 8 hundred pelts this year.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
BASKETBALL-SATURDAY
 7:30 P. M. 5 games for the price of one Sons of Norway Hall

Bert Buchanan had the mis- fortune to break the shaft of his engine on his boat. This tied him up in town for repairs just when De would like to be out on his fox ranch killing and peltinp foxes. Mrs. L. F, Paul returned home this week from Tacoma Wash lngton where she has been for some time in the Cushman Hospital. K Deputy marshal Hans Wick
 has been called to Juneau on court business.
 Gov. Geo. A. Parks was a pas Senger on the Alameda Tuesday morning returning to the capital city.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
In the Spotlight

The shrimp fleet has been operating on the south side of Mitkof Island in the vicinity of Station Island. The shrimp there are said to be of the best quality.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
DON'T MISS THIS NoTmanna Male Chorus of hetchikan-Sons of Norway Hall,
 Sunday Afternoon

J. N. Wahl, Hugo J. Stoll and Mrs. John Campbell left on the Queen for Juneau where they have been drawn for jury service.
 Passengers from Petersburg on on the Northwestern included Joe Murphy and Hugo Gustaf son for Wrangell, c. w. Croy for Ketchikan and O. c. Harris for Seattle.
 Public dance after basketball
 anne Saturday night.
 William L. Paul arrived in 'etersburg Saturday night and eft here Sunday bound for Se- title and Portland.
 T.. L. Chidester returned from ' cattle to his home in Ketchi- 'Zan. It srumored that the trip vas in the interest of his desired appointment to the federal marshalship of Alaska. Time a. lone will tell if MT. Chidester will make the grade or not.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

NOrmanna Male Chorus of Ketchikan-4O trained voices Sons of Norway Hall-3 PM.
 SUNDAY 18th.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
Public dance after basketball rame Saturday night.

The most snow of the year fell during the last night-it is of the wet, slushy kind and probab-
 y will not last many days unless the weather breaks and a cold spell sets in. The snow on the mountains across the bay is right down to the beach now. Mrs. Lilly Brown who has beer visiting with friends in Rake re- turned to Petersburg during the past week and left for Wrangel where she will visit with rela- tiveS whom she has not seen ir many years.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

MT. L. w. Baker, Gen. Frt. & Pass. Agent for the Alaska Steamship Go. is making the rounds of Southeast Alaska on the s. s. Alameda this week and was a Petersburg visitor while the vessel was in port.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

Work on the M. s. "Driva" be- longing to the Juneau Lumber Mills Inc, which has been on at Petersburg Marine Ways for come time has been completed. The stern of the vessel was con- 0letely rebuilt and new decking aid. The Driva left here Thurs lay morning in her new coat of paint. She is scheduled now for trip to Seattle.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT
 NOrmanna Male Chorus, } PM. SUNDAY Sons of Norway Hall.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

See the Basketball Games Saturday Night at s. of N. Hall Three games for the price of one.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

Aubrey Shaquanee has left the employ of Sing Lee and re-
 turned to finish his high school
 work in the local school. He re- quired a couple of credits more to receive his diploma. The School Committee of the Alaska Native Brotherhood is giving most excellent support to Mrs. Bowman, teacher of the 1 Bureau of Education School. x 1 Chris Tveten received fine shipment of coal last week and he is urging the trade to get in
 their orders before the snow sets i in.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16
EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT
 NOrmanna Male Chorus, 3 PM. SUNDAY Sons of Norway Hall

MT. and Mrs. Filler Wikan left Tor Ketchikan on the Queen Thursday morning.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-16

pr. and Mrs. T. w. Benson re- turned on the Alameda from 8 short trip to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

At a special meeting of the Town Council last evening, com munication was read from the San Francisco office of the Standard Oil Company asking for an ex- pression from the Council as to whether it would permit the con- struction of an oil tank on the Cole property owned by Leo Me- CormaCk and located near the cannery of the Sanitary Packing Company should said property be purchased by the Standard Oil Company. Members of the Council and citizens present expressed themselves as favoring the erection of an oil tank at some point con- yenient to the people of Wrangell. but not on the site mentioned in the communication. A motion carried ordering the clerk to in- form the Standard Oil Company that the Council would refuse to permit the erection of an oil tank on the particular site mentioned in the letter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18
WEATHER

We asked l.. +. Grlgwire, Wran- ge1 Weather man without port fono, to write an account oI the weather or the past week. Always reaay to accommodate, he states that he spread out his diary, got ms typewriter ready and using one Ilnger or each hand, started to pound out a report of the damp cold wet and disagreeable weather which has been our portion for several days. He made special re- terence to the icy walks last We'd nesuay, when waking was almost impossible and pedestrians made Iner way by a combination of SID, slide, hop, jump and skate movements, lnterspersed with oc- .asIonaI thuds.
 lie must have been using lang uage most recklessly, for his copy was too charred and burned to be IeglDle, ana both of his typing ringers are wrapped up in unguen- ulne Dandages. II Grig cannot describe the weather without casualties, It Is useless for any one eise to attempt the task.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18
A TOOL THE DEVIL WANTS
 TO KEEP

It was once announced that the DeYlI was going out Of business, and would offer all Of his tools lor sale to anyone who would pay the prlce. On the night of the sale they were all attractiyely dis played, ana a bad looking lot they were.
 Malice, hatred, envy, jealousy, sensuailty, deceit and all other im- pIements of evil were attractively spread out, each one marked with it's price. Apart from the rest lay 8 harmless looking wedge-shaped tool-much worn-and priced much higher than any of the others.
 Someone asked the Devil what it was.
 That's Encouragement" was the reply.
 Why have you priced it so high?"
 Because" replied the Devil, it is more useful to me than any of the others. l can pry open and get inside a mans consciousness with that when I could not get near him with any of the others and when once inside I can use him in whatever way suits me best. It is much worn because I've used it on nearly everyone and very few know it belongs to me-"
 It hardly need be added that the Devils price for Encouragement was so high it was never sold.
 He still owns it-and is still using it. Is he using it in your business now that summer is over and most all of us have our day. Let's forget this tool and get to work. The business is here if we work for it. Will you get yours or will you let the people of some other city get all the trade? If you are wise you will trade at home and you will prosper. Trade away from home and you will go down. When business man shops out of town it makes people afraid of his merchandise. The first thing your customer will think of is that your merchandise is not what ii should be or you would trade al nome. When you show people you
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Before leaving for the outside to spend the holidays Mrs. Dollie Walton was given a farewell sur prise party at the Wrangell Hotel by a number of her friends. Danc- ing was the chief amusement of the evening. At midnight a sumptuous supper was served in the dining room. Mrs. Barron made the presentation speech giving Mrs. Walton a large box of candy on top of which was laid a ticket to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

have confidence in your hne. you can make other people interested. Trade st home if you want pros perity for your own town.-Ex.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Radio alded in the arrest of 10000 criminals in a year. A lot of the people in the studios ought to have been included in the roundup.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

E 4ld1 AJOOunl anu 4SCuoIk In the Matter of the Estate of
 Fred H. Gray, deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That L. NJ. Chisholm, the duly ap- pointed and acting administrator with will annexed, of the above named estate of Fred H. Gray, de- ceased, has as such administrator filed with this Court his Final Ac- count and Report, and that a hearing will be held on said Final Account and Report, before the above entitled Court at the Court House, in Wrangell, First Division of Alaska, on the 18th day of February, 1892, at the hour of two o'clock D. n. of said day; and that all persons are notified and requir- ed then and there to appear and file and present any objections that they may have to said Final Ac- count and Report or the allowance and settlement thereof.
 Dated at Wrangell, Alaska, this Sth day of December, 1881.
 L. B. CHISHOLM,
 United States Commissioner and Ex-oficio Probate Judge.
 First Publication, Dec. IS, 1881. Last Publication, Jan. 15, 1892.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

H. G. Wells is broadcasting weekly on his favorite topic, What I would do with the world" He appears to be dissatisfied with the manner in which Bernard Shaw now manages the Universe.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

At the meeting of the Town Council last Thursday evening a communication was read from the Wrangell Firemen's organization asking for better lighting of Front Street. After a brief dis cussion of the matter a motion prevailed instructing the street committee to have IT 300-candle power lights placed on Front Street, the lights to be distributed at ap- proximately equal distances be- tween Matheson's store and the power plant.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

The bazaar held by St. Philips Guild last Friday was very success full. Mrs. H. D. Campbell and Mrs J. G. Grant had charge of the fish pond, Mrs. Fred Wigg and Mrs. M. 10. Johnson of the needlework booth, Miss Wood of the Japanese booth and Mrs. Wheeler of the 15 and 25c table. The refreshment department was in charge of Mrs. Oscar Carlson, Mrs. Pennycook, Mrs. Ernest P. Walker and Mrs. Royalty. The gross receipts of the affair were $185, net, s115.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Mrs Harry Gartley and children and Miss Elsie Sylvester are now in Pomona, California. Miss Ann Sylvester who left Wrangell with the party decided to remain in Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

pr. w. J. Pigg went to Peters burg on professional business the first of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Wm. Hood returned on the Dolphin from a business trip out side.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

When the Uncle Dan sails to- night the skipper will be Captain H. Dannenberg, relieving Captain K. c. Talmage who has some im- nortant business to transact in Wrangell next week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Eight candidates were initiated at the last meeting into the Moose lodge. They were; J. G. Grant, Al Osborn, c. B. Mckinney. E. L. Williams, Ole Lund, Chris Sand, John Johnson and Harry Eastman. Following the initiatory ceremonies a Dutch lunch was served.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

J. R. Bender returned on the Rupert from a five weeks visit in Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

stikine Tribe, No. 5, Improved Order of Redmen, gave it's first social of the season Tuesday eve ming. The first part of the evening was spent playing progressive whist. Mrs. Patenaude won the cut for first prize from Miss Me- Murray and Mrs. H. D. Campbell, A. Vreatt won the gentlemen's first prize, while Miss Grace Wigg and Oscar Carlson received consolation prizes. h following musical program was rendered.
 Vocal solo Miss Lillian Barron
 Mrs. B. Y. Grant, accompanist Piano Solo Miss Liberty Worden Scotch songs MT. Pennycook Violin solo Miss McMurray
 Mrs. B. Y. Grant, accompanist Vocal Solo Mrs. w. H. Warren
 Miss Bronson, accompanist
 Hebrew song Jack Bender
 Mrs. Byron, accompanist
 Vocal solo Mrs. W. V. Barron
 Mrs. B. Y. Grant, accompanist
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Miss Leona Theresa, eldest daughter of Mir and Mrs. E. A. Lindman, will be married to Mir. Kenyon Cleveland Talmage on the evening of Wednesday, December 20. in St. Philips church, Wran- gell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18
LODGES
The American Legion

Merlip Elmer Palmer Post No. 6 Meets second and fourth Wednes- day evenings in each month in American Legion Club Rooms. CHAS. MOORE, Post Commander. c. P. MaeCREARY, Adjutant
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Mrs. Ida Uhler left on the Prince Rupert this week for Seattle where she will spend the holidays. Her daughter, Miss Margaret, is attending the University of Wash ington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

c. B. Burnett returned on the Rupert from a short business trip to Prince Rupert.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Arthur J. Downer of Seattle, is a new addition to the force in the local U. s. Cable Office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Mrs. Wm. Hood and Miss Belle Hood arrived from Juneau on the Dolphin Thursday afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

SHOE REPAIRING Neatly and ex- pertly dohe. Prices reasonable. Henry Anderson
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Mr. and Mrs. o. Tenfjord and Mir. and Mrs. Liz Klabo of Peters burg were Wrangell visitors Mon day as guests of Mir and Mrs Oscar Carlson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Harvey Taylor sailed south on the Rupert enroute to Higgins, Texas. He will return to Wrangell in about three months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

PIANO FOR SALE-Price SS5 cash. See Carl Stoeckel. Star Cigar Store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Trio Mrs. B. Y. Grant. Mrs. ".
 V. Barron and Mir. Bender
 At the conclusion of the program a bountiful lunch was served in the banquest room after which the rest of the evening was spent in dancing. Orchestra members were George Northrop. cornet, Carl Shoe maker. violin, Mrs. Byron, piano.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Marshal H. J. Wallace went to Juneau on the Alki taking with him E. R. Bingham who is being held on a charge of murder in the second degree. Bingham's wife went to Juneau on the same boat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

Wesley Sornberger of Union Bay left on the Prince Rupert for New York to spend Christmas with his aged parents and with his son and daughter whom he has not seen for Is years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18
Is YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

G. A. Royalty is i'll with heart disease.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

MT. and Mrs. G. E. Diemart of Wichita, Kansas, arrived on the Dolphin. MT. Diemart, who for the past two years has had charge of Frank Callbreath's ranch at Tele- graph Creek, has purchased the Wrangell Dairy from Al Osborn.
 The Town Council has created the office of town marshal and has appointed Earl West to the posi- tion. For the past year West has been acting in the capacity of night watchman on Front street, his salary being paid by subscrip- tion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

IN THE LIFTED STATES COMMIS- SIONER'S COURT. WRANGELL PRECINCT, FIRST DIVISION OF ALASKA.
 IN PROBATE
 Notice of Hearing on
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

WANTED ORDERS - For Home made fruit cake, 80 cents h.. Mrs. w. s. Klaieh.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

FOR RENT-Three-room furnished house, SIS. Inquire Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-12-18

CLEANING, Pressing, Repairing and alterations. Mrs. Wellesley, Pic neer Building.