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The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
FRED KESTER SURVIVED BY
HOME FOLK AT LYNN, WASH.

FRED Kester, who was one of the
.il-fated McCracken party of five
men who lost their lives when a
storm too severe for their gas boats
to weather, came roaring up Clar-
ence Straits on December 1, was
from Lynn, Washington, about 80
miles from Spokane, Washington.
Word of the tragedy was sent this
week to Kesters parents who live
on a farm near Lynn. Two sisters
and two brothers also survive.
Kester was 81 years of age, &C
cording to Harry Pringle who has
known him for several years. The
two men came to Alaska together
in 1881. Pringle married here last
summer so stayed in town during
the winter instead of joining Kes-
ter, Ollie Erickson and Ed SIN h
when they left Wrangell bounI for
trapping grounds at Kaufm rs
Cove,but met death by drowning
before they reached their destin-
alton.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
WITH THE FISHERMEN
Week ending March p


Lennie Engstrom buying for the
Sebastian Fish Co., bought 1000
lbs. of King salmon from the local
trollers this week, paying 1880.
Pat Devinney brought in 80 doz-
en- crabs for the Stikine Sea Food
Co.
The Stikine Sea Food Co. shipped
1920 lbs. shrimp meat, 500 lbs.
cooked shrimp in the shell and 800
lbs. crab meat.
The Reliance Shrimp Co. shipped
1,400 lbs. shrimp meat to The Whiz
Fish Co. and 1,400 lbs. to The
Washington Fish and Oyster Co., Sc
attic.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
DOBBINS BUYS CANNERY TO
PACK CRABS IN H0ONAH DIST

Charles Dobbins, who last Decem-
De. bought back the floating can
merry which he sold some years ago
to Karl Thiele of the Diamond X.
Packing Company, expects to leave
seattle Saturday with Mrs. Dobbins
and their daughter, Miss Nadine
Dobbins.
They will be in Wrangell about
two weeks while the cannery is
being put in readiness to take into
the Hoonah district where it will
be used TO pack crabs.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
At the Churches
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
March 4th, 1884

Rev. Russell F. Peterson, Pastor
1890 am. Morning Worship: THE
Ten Commandments and To-
day"
II Noon Bible School: Jesus Testi-
mony Concerning Himself"
study in Matthew, chapter
eleven.
pm. Christian Endeayor Prayer
meeting.
$50 pm. Junior Christian Endea-
vor.
1880 pm. Evening Worship: Three
Parallels of Warning" In this
service a Stereoptican lecture
by S. Hall Young will be given.
These pictures help us to visu-
alize the farther north, being
we'll colored they are unusually
interesting. Come, get &C
quainted with Nome and the
Yukon.
Monday, right after school, Chill
dren's Bible Hour.
Wednesday, 7:30 pm, prayermeet-
ing in the church parlor.
COME, BRING YOUR FAMILY
AND LET US WORSHIP To-
GETHER.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
CATHOLIC CHURCH

500 am. Communion Mass.
1000 am. Parish Mass.
Sunday School
1880 pm. Rosary, Lenten Instruc-
ton and Benediction of the
Most Blessed Sacrament.
Daily Mass is at 500 am. in the
Rectory.
Wednesday is the Feast of st.
Thomas of Aquinas and is a day
of special devotion.
Regular Lenten devotions at 1880
pm. on Wednesday and Friday eve
nings.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

March 4, 1884
10:45; Morning service. Holy Com
munion. Theme of lecture, Holy
Lord of the Hosts"
1900: Church school.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

ROME-The Bank of Italy was
reported selling its French francs,
worth about thirteen million two
hundred thousand dollars.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

Spencer C. belong arrived from
Seattle on the Norco Friday to have
charge Of the mechani1 al work on
the Sentinel He will be joined
later by his wife and four-year-old
son.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

Vivian Lewis, who has lived in
wenatchee, Washington, since her
mother left Wrangell three years
ago, was recently honored in the
student body elections by being
chosen over considerable competi-
ton as vice president of her class
of SIS in Junior High School, accord
ing to word received by her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Lind
man.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

r. l.. Bernard, formerly connect
ed with the Ketchikan Chronicle
and Juneau Empire and connected
with the Diamond K. Packing Com
pary last season, passed through
Wrangell Sunday night on the Nor
CO enroute to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

Or. Rae L. Carlson, Ketchikan
optometrist, will arrive in Wrangell
next Monday and, as usual, will
be at the Wrangell Hotel to ex-
anime eyes and fit glasses.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

The steamer Alaska of the Alaska
Steamship Company, is reported due
in Wrangell southbound at 7 o'clock
Saturday evening. The Northwest
ern will be in port southbound the
9Th instead of the 18th as first sche-
duled, according to Leo Mccormack.
Wrangell agent for the company.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
COLISEUM
LAST TIME TONIGHT
1.-The Big Drive''

Shown for the first by of these
France Germany
United
five million characters that the L.
billion
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02
Local Items

Announcements were received in
Wrangell today of the birth OF a
daughter weighing five pounds,
fifteen ounces on February to Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Smith of Port Ange-
les, Washington. Mrs. Smith is bet
ter remembered here as Miss Vir-
ginia Tozier. The baby has been
named Diana Lynette.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

v. l.. Boardway, who recently re-
signed as president of the Alaska
Jcepak Corporation at Cordova, is
expected 10 arrive in Wrangell on
the Alaska to make further ar
rangements for a crab packing
plant at the site formerly occupied
by the Diamond K floating can
merry.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

Through an oversight the Senti-
mel failed to report last month that
Wrangells contribution to h E
Warm Springs Foundation as
result of the Roosevelt birthday
banquet, amounted to $35.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

Fred Johnson, formerly OF Wran-
CELL, an inmate of the Pioneers
Home at Sitka was committed last
week to Morningside Sanitariun.
attempted to commit suicide after
going insane Johnson is 65 years
old.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

st. Philips Guild will meet next
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. O. Gunderson. Miss Weightman
and Miss Aitken will be hostesses
with Mrs. Gunderson.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

The Legion boys were hosts to
the Auxiliary ladies Wednesday
night at a barn dance in the Legion
hall. The dance started early and
closed late and was a most enjoy
able affair. Music was furnished by
T. Davis and Henry Anderson.
A daughter weighing seve II
pounds, thirteen ounces was born
on Feb. Z to Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Bartlett at Washington, DC. Mr..
Bartlett is secretary to Delegate Di-
mond. Mrs Bartlett before her mar
riage was Miss Vide Gaustad, for
mer Wrangell teacher.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

The last card party of the series
sponsored during the winter by the
Legion Auxiliary will be held at
the Legion hall next Friday evening,
at which time the grand prizes for
the series will be awarded.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1934-03-02

Miss Winona Hilliker arrived
from Seattle on the Northwestern to
join the nursing staff of Wrangell
General Hospital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
TODAY'S WEATHER
Moderate northeast winds and
weather fair tonight and Tuesday.
East Gulf: Moderate northeast
winds.
WEATHER CONDITIONS

High pressure areas, crested
over eastern Ontario and the up
per Mississippi and. Missouri val
leys, overspread most sections of
the country this morning. Snow,
mostly light, has occurred during
the last "a hours from the lower
lake region eastward to the At
lantic coast and in Minnesota,
and there has been rain on the
coast of Washington; while else
where generally fair weather has
prevailed. Temperatures are be-
low normal this morning in north
eastern sections of the country and
in central and southern Florida,
with readings of zero in north
eastern Michigan, and generally
above the seasonal average
throughout other districts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Kenneth Ballinger, the Florida poll
teal commentator, in referring to Rep
resentative Albury, who. it is understood,
though he has not yet formally announced
his candidacy, will be a candidate for the
Florida senate, says: William V. Albury,
that active young barrister of the island
city has developed into one of the best
taeticians in the legislature" This viii be
pleasant reading for the friends and sup
porters of Monroe eounty's valuable and
popular representative.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
For Hard Coughs Of
Colds That Worry You

Creomulsion is made to give SUI
preme help for coughs or colds. It
combines z helps in One-the hest
helps known to science. 1t is for
quick relief, for safety.
But careful people, more and
more, use it for every cough that
starts. No one knows where a
cough may lead. No one can tell
which factor will do most. That de-
ponds on the type of cold.
Creomulsion costs a little more
than lesser helps. But it means the
utmost help. And it costs you moth
ing if it fails to bring the quick
relief you seek. Your druggist
guarantees it. Use it for safety's
sake. ladv. }
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today A. Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

T. Jenkins Curry, realtor of
Key Largo, arrived yesterday for
"a business trip and intends to re-
main until Thursday or Friday. He
says that conditions in the realty
market at Key Largo are better
than for some time and are inn
proving daily, and that he looks
for boom on that key within the
next two months. Negotiations
for several large tracts of land are
now under way and with the sale
of these other tracts are expected
to be disposed of. Mr.. Curry is
of the opinion that activity will be
greatly increased just as soon as
work on the building of the bridge
connecting Key Largo with Dade
county is started.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

The Sunday Star insinuates that
Arthur Brisbane doesn't know much about
mathematics, and devotes an editorial to
explaining what undoubtedly was "lapsus
calami'' on the part of Arthur. Incidentally
it gave the talented editor of The Star an
opportunity to express an ardent desire to
possess the 'four-tenths of mill' of the
whole which Brisbane muffed in his mathe-
matical calculation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
The fact that a man is Chairman Of the

The fact that a man is chairman of the
board of county commissioners does not
deprive him of the privilege of voting on
questions before the commission, Attorney
General Cary d. Landis has ruled. ANY
other ruling" he said, would in effect de-
prive the constituents of the chairman of
representation. merely because of the fact
that he is chairman" In other words it
would penalize the chairman for being
chairman.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

An enjoyable birthday party
was given yesterday By Charles
Bethel Filler at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. 2. Filer,
on North Beach. Many games
were played. Dorothy Archer won
first prize in the peanut hunt.
Hubert Roberts won the second
and Eleanor Davis won the third.
Joseph Lopez won in the donkey
contest. During the afternoon q
bountiful supply of appetizing and
delicious refreshments was served.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
Today's Horoscope

This day indicates a fanciful
and sensitive disposition, given to
thinking and talking on superior
NAL affairs. There is a somewhat
inharmonious tendency, but with
an undercurrent of usefulness.
Several preachers and writers have
been born under these aspects.
The nature is simple and unosten-
tatious, yet possessed of aspira-
ton, and capable of great good.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

The big apes upon them, poor
Puffy and Bimp!
And the look in his eye makes the
two lads go limp.
Says Apex, (which one of you
lads has a light?
My pipe has been out since early
last night"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

died suddenly yesterday afternoon
in the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Charles Hilton. TO imonton street.
Though his life had carried far be-
yond the biblical three score years
and ten, he was erect in his bear
ing and appeared many years
younger than he was. He leaves
three daughters. Mrs. Christie
yheg Knowles. Mrs. Edward Rob.
erts and Mrs. Hilton, all of Key
West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
On Wednesday Of last week by a

On Wednesday of last week by a
squiggle of the pen, President Roosevelt
devalued the dollar and made profit to
the treasury of about So, 6O0OOO,OOO. Not
since the beginning ofstime has so much
money BEEN made by the mere stroke of
pen. The money will be used in con-
trolling the dollars value in international
exchange and for regulating the real value
of the dollar in terms of home commodi-
ties.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Devaluation of the dollar, in effect,
might be comparable to bargain sale an
nouncement: These dollars have been
sold regularly at 100 cents; in our big de-
valuation sale, only 59.O6 cents" Try and
get 'em at that price.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Good morning, dollar; how does it feel
to be worth only 5000 cents? Tampa
Tribune. Mechanically speaking just
four one-hundred mills depressed; but the
dieting agrees with me.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

George Washington of Cleveland, o.,
lived up to the traditional veracity of his
illustrious namesake when arraigned in
court, saying Il had knife, was drunk,
and scratched the guy up little" The
judge said: For being truthful when
there is no evidence against you, will fine
you only $40"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Friday Night admits that Miami is
true to the traditions of Southern chivalry
and politeness-it takes off its lid in the
presence of visitors. Sheriff Hardie failed
to observe this Miami Difference and was
promptly fired by Governor Sholtz.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Everybody knows that the most south
ern city in the United States is Key West,
but not many of US know that the city
farthest south in the western hemisphere
is Magellan and not Punta Arenas
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
WEATHER FORECAST
(Till 8 p. m. Tuesday,

Key West and Vicinity: Fair
tonight and Tuesday; not much
change in temperature; gentle to
moderate northeast winds.
Florida: Fair tonight and Tues
day; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

We are all dancing now, but soon the
piper will come along and demand his pay
In the enjoyment of our pleasures, we must
not forget the compensation they entail.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
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Today In History

Baltimore Gas Light
Company, first of its kind in coun-
try, Incorporated.
184O-Cunard Lines first
steamer, the Britannia, launched.
IS46-First issue of the Oregon
Spectator, first Oregon newspaper.
191T-U. S. Senate passed Inns
migration Bill containing much-dis-
cussed literacy test over presi-
dents veto.
1933-Mutiny on Dutch war;
ship at Batavia, Java.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
BITES OFF HAND

CHEYENNE, Eng.-A savage
horse bit off the left hand of s.
year-old John Williams, of this
city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

There were 234 passengers ar
irving on the special train from
Miami yesterday afternoon. Of
this number IA were for Key
West. Ii for Tampa and l76 for
Havana. They all remained over
night TO catch the boats sailing to-
day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05
-~.- All is Fair in Tampa. Love and war
have nothing to do with it.

Suggestion for an original movie plot:
A timid little chorus girl rising to stardom
over night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Editorial comment: The spirit
of this city is ever leading on to
a better and greater Key West.
It's coming.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

The hotel business in Key West
is better than at any other place
in Florida, proportionately, ac-
Icording to reports received recent
~. One local manager told the
chamber of commerce that bust
ness at his hotel is today 80 per-
cent better than at any other time
since he has been in charge of the
hostelry and he is satisfied that
this will increase before the seat
son is oyer. Another manager said
he cleared $1,000 during the past
month. which IS better then he has
ever recorded before 80
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Subscribe for The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

William P. Smith, 81 years old.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

Are the band concerts in Bay
view Park to be discontinued is
the question that is agitating the.
minds of hundreds of the citizens
of Key West. These concerts
have proven to be the greatest in
uovation in Key West for many
years and their success has been
much greater than was anticipat-
ed. After the bandsmen are paid
for the present week, the three
way committee from the chamber
of commerce, Exchange and Ro-
tary Clubs will have no more
money. The committee has been
trying for the past fortnight to
raise another fund without appeal
ing for public contributions. Thus
far there has been no success.
Others plans are being considered
and announcement win be made as
soon as practicable.
Woodrow Wilson, president of
the United States. is dead. He
has in eternity a haven from the
storms aud sorrows of the world.
In the prayerful quiet of Sunday
morning death folded him in its
embrace aud bore him 70 his max
er. The president passed on while
sleeping. surrounded by those he
loved best. His broken body had
weakened little by little until the
last spark Of vitality went out. But
his courage was indomitabie and
supported his spirit until the end.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-05

barometer at 8 a. m. today:
Sea level, 1920.
Evening star., 1934-12-25
I'm ALONE CASE
SET FOR HEARING
Representatives of U. S, and Ca
madam Supreme Court to
Take Evidence.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The international dispute about the
sinking by the Coast Guard Of the
rum-runner I'm Alone comes up for
airing this week.
One representative each from the
United States and Canadian Supreme
Courts will start final hearings here
Friday in an effort to settle the Cana
dian governments claim of 1886 1903
growing out of the destruction of the
liquor laden vessel of the Gulf Coast
more than five years ago.
Canada, holding the I'm Alone
was of Canadian registry. says the
craft was sunk more than one hours
sailing distance from the Louisiana
Coast. Thus, Canada holds, the YES
sci was outside American jurisdic-
tion.
The United States contends the
Coast Guard cutter Dexter sent the
rum-runner to the bottom at point
within an hours sailing time from
shore and that, while it flew the
Canadian flag, it was owned by a
New York bootlegger now serving a
prison sentence.
Associate Justice Van Devanter and
Sir Lyman Poore Duff, chief justice
of the Canadian Supreme Court, COM
prise the Inquiry Commission.
Evening star., 1934-12-25
STORE EMPLOYE
IS ROBBED OF S87
Bandit Suspect, Shot in Hold-Up
Last Week, Succumbs
at Hospital.

Ralph H. Piper, 4531 Iowa avenue,
was robbed of s87 last night while at
work in store at SOB Fourteenth
street.
Henry Mason, 1912 Twenty-sixth
street, told police he was robbed of
S29 by two colored men in the $500
block of M street.
Albert Holmes, 80, colored, 1700
block of Thirteenth street, died late
yesterday in Freedmen's Hospital
from bullet wounds received Saturday
night while allegedly taking part in
the hold-up of watch repair shop in
the 1400 block of U street. Holmes
was shot by J. G. Mosby, proprietor
of the shop, police said.
Another colored man, the alleged
companion of Holmes in the hold-up,
escaped with $700 ring and a $50
watch.
Clothing valued at $3.50 and $3.50
in cash were stolen last night from
the home of Max Rosenberg, 1431
Shepherd street, by burglars who ELL
tered with duplicate key, police were
told today.
Evening star., 1934-12-25
.ASPINWALL RITES
WILL BE TOMORROW
Private Burial for Wife of Presi'
dent of Security
Storage Co.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette
Scovill Aspinwall. wife of Clarence A.
Aspinwall. president Of the Security
Storage Co., will be held at the resi-
dence, 2340 Kalorama road, tomorrow
at II am. Burial will be private.
Mrs. Aspinwall died yesterday in Gar
field Hospital after a six-weeks illness
Interested in gardening, music and
ornithology, Mrs. Aspinwall was
prominent in social and civic affairs
also She was member of the Wash
ington Club. the Twentieth Century
Club, the Eistophos Science Club.
Chevy Chase Garden Club and the
Trowel Club. She attended the
Church of the Covenant and First
Presbyterian Church.
A native of Waterbury, Conn, she
was the daughter Of Mrs. Henry w.
Scovill and the late Mr.. Scoville. Be-
sides her mother and husband, she
is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John
Glascock Baldwin Of Woodside, Calf;
a sister, Miss Margaret Scovill Of
Watertown, and a brother, H. Lam
son Scovill, of Madison, N. J.
Evening star., 1934-12-25
Uns1ng Dionne Children Greet
Toy Pile With Whoops of Joy

Claus to them was DR.. Allan Roy
Dafoe, the genial country practitioner
who brought them into the world
DR.. Dafoe donned Santa Claus
costume, white whiskers and all, thi;
morning to distribute the gifts, which
came from places as far away as Eng
land and Scotland.
For the five there were rag dolls
soft clothes and new little beds. Sta
tion agents at Callander and Corbeil
worked overtime yesterday handling
the huge assortments of letters and
packages.
A big turkey dinner, topped by
mince pie, will be served at the hos
pital, but the quintuplets will stick to
milk and water. Other members OF
the family. DR.. Dafoe and the nurses
will eat the dinner.
The babies weighed in on Christmas
eve as follows: Marie, 10 pounds s..
ounces; Emile, IL pounds 314 ounces;
Cecile, II pounds 6l2 ounces; Annette
IL pounds 1114 ounces. and Yvonne,
Is pounds.