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The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
STAR AIRWAYS TAKEN
 OVER BY STRANDBERG

Word was recevied here today of the purchase of the Star Air Service by Dave Strandberg and others The names of his associates were not learned. The deal was closed yaster-. day, 1t was reported
 L. McGes will remain in the caps city of manager until March at which time he will resign to devote his time to his mining interests in the Koyukuk, Pilot Don Goodman, who IS one of the directors of the Star Air Service, will assume the duties of manager at that time
 The Star Air Service will continue ts give the people of the Kuskokwim the safe, efficient service that has als ways marked their policy.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Wolves Making Inroads Among
 Deer and Moose

C. 4. Fowler arrived in town from his reindeer camp in the Tolstoi district, early Wednesday evening.
 The reindeer man states that he has nearly 9 thousand head of rein deer rounded up. There is 9 definite scarcity of moose n his and adjacent districts due largely to the depreda- tions Of the wolves.
 ''The wolves have raised havoc with the deer" Fowler continued. .'So far I haven't been able to bag a wolf 2r come any ways near doing so, but l catch an occasional glimpse of one aad see lots of sign and evidence of their destructive nature.
 The reindeer man wi l pull back for range with the coming snow. He wil remain out until late in the win ter or psr.ng, doing a little trapping md rounding Cp the deer.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
MOONEY LOSES AGAIN EFFORT FOR FREEDOM

SAN FRANCISC0-Again Thomas J. Mooney has lost a plea for free dom.
 The California supreme court, sit ting in San Francisco decided today against Mooney's habeas corpus pro ceedings by to f His plea was bas- ed on the allegations that prosecut- ing witnesses at his trial had perjur- ed thenxeives in order to secure his conviction.
 The Chief Justice Of the California said in handing down the majority opinion of the tribunal:
 'sThe court concludes hat the docu- mentary evidence failed to establish by substantial, creditable evidence Moneys conviction was the result of perjury on the part of prosecuting witnesses"
 Mooney Is serving life sentence on conviction of having hurled a bomb into the Preparedness Day Pa rade in San Franrisco July g, 1916. The bombs explosion killed 70 and wounded 40 persons
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Activity
 Is Under W ay In
 The FOlger Area
Especial Correspondent)

James Wilson and Bob Arnold came to 0phir at the end of last week from Folger and have been here attending to business since.
 Mir. Wilson reports that the min ing activities around Folger are now about at standstil. with the excep- ton of prospecting, woodcutting and other preparatory work for next sea- sons mining operations; that a ma jority of the men employed during the past summer have left for the winter.
 Sid Paulson, operating on Colorado creek, and Mrs. Paulson, left some time ago by plane for Anchorage on their way to New York City, where Mrs Paulson intends to seek medical attention, Wilson said. Among those intending to spend the winter at Fol ger are Mr. Geighen, night foreman for the Cripple Creek Mining Com pany during last summer, and Mrs. Geighen, and MT. and Mrs. William Jones, well known old-tine residents of Ophir and Takotna, where Billy was in the freighting business for a good many years.
 Mir. Wilson is now in charge of drilling operations on the ground now under lease to Hard, Uotila and Han son
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
MINING DEALS
 AREGL0SED BY
 OPHlR GROUPS
(By Special Correspondent)

The old town of Ophir has been rather lively for the past two weeks or more, and ct least two rather im- portant mining deals have been con- summated here lately. People have been coming in from different dir,c- tions by plane, automobile and the horses of the apostles.
 Ar. and AIrs. Nike Myntti recently lea=ed and oFt oa-d U ChaIlcs 10 ky 10 placer claims on Canes Creek, the pC-chase price named m the op- ton being S30,CC0. The claims are located both above and below Discov- cry or said creek.
 Hard & Vi son ct al, this week leased to Eric Hard, Gus Uotila and Harold Hans [, at least 2 placer la ms situated on Bszr, Eeavz- and Cripple and GraEsm c~erks in the Folger camp n tLis, he I1noko Pre- c.nct.
 Nr. Han or, reyre -nt 'rg the Wes- tern Hoist C De=r.cz C mpzry, has this summsr b ea in Orhir installing the machincry on Uot.la & Hard's ground on Cpair Geek. Mir. Hanson left a few days ago for Anchorage by plane on h-s way to h.s home in Seattle, where machinery for the working of the ground will be pur- chased and sent to Folger next spring.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
CHAS. BAKER
 IS ARRESTED
 ROAD DISPUTE

Deputy Marshal Chester T. Spen- cer of Fairbanks, arrived in McGrath "Wednesday and returned today talk ing Chas. Baker to Fairbanks where he VIII be confined in jail pending his trial
 Baker, who is a well known old timer and mining man of this dis t-ict, having a group of claims on Canes creek, was placed under ar res. following a dispute with the of fcials of the Alaska Road Commis- sion concerning the lattzr construct ing a steel bridge across the mouth f Canes creek to whish ground Ba- ker claims ss part Of his mining group
 Accusing Baker of making alleged threats to do bodily harm, Road Commission officials swore out a warrant for Bakers arrest. They seek to have him placed under a peace bond.
 Deputy Marshal Spencer is an olS- timer iu. the Territory, having spent l5 years as an officer of the law at Eort Yukon, Circle and Fairbanks FEe is farmer as well as a marshal He homestesded in the vicinity of Fairbanks, and for a short tine, de- voted his time clearing ground and practicing the art of agriculture.
 The plodding life of farmer soon grew old and, securing a reappoint- ment, Spencer again entered official life as deputy marshal at Fairbanks.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Pioneer Dance
 Planned Here
 Thanksgiving

A free Pioneer dance will be given at the Pioneer Hall here Thanksgiv- ing night Nov. p by Ted Roberts and Frank Larson, which $ in the na- 5ure of a grand op ng' Of the Miner Beer Parlor and Larson's new residence.
 Everybody is cordially invited and from present reports, a number of people from 0phir and McGrath will be on hand. Re1rosamen will be served. Everything is free. Come all you folks and let's make it big get together patty.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
ALREADY YEARNs TO RETURN

In a letter received by the Tines ofIice this week from Dallas MeRob- erts, who left here last month to vis- It hls parents in Nampa, Idaho, Dal- las said: --The weather Is c1ta.nly hot here and the country dry. I'm homesick for Alaska and spring is I-ng ways of. He was employed during the summer by the ARC here.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
PROVES BITTERNESS

Fred Spach displayed hls culinary art Wednesday evening by cooking up a clam ehosxder supper and in- viting Mrs Hugh Matheson, Miss Ethyl Peasgood and the Times re porter as gnests- It was found that MT. Spach had made no idle boast; his clam chowder was excellent and enjoyed to the fullest by the hungry guests
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENS

The Iakotna Sunday School, un- der the guidance of Miss Ethyl Peas good, will meet at the scnoolhouse at 10 o'clock Sunday forenoon, Nov. II. The class will continue to be con- ducted every Sunday for the remain der of the school term. Everybody welcome.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
AFFORD LEAVES

Warner Afford, well known local truckman left for Anchorage We'd nesday with Pilot Earnhill. Mrs. A. ford and two daughters moved to Anchorage for the winter several weeks ago. Mr. Afford will remain at the railroad metropolis only a short time before returning to Takot- na
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
sAwNILL OPERATING

The Takotna SawmiIl, under the foremanship of Fred Miller, has re- tuned operations after a-short shut [ sYn on account Of a shortage of gas cline. The recent snow enabled the crew to haul in gasoline from Me Grath. Oscar Sakar and Bill Downey a1e employed at the mill
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Enjoying Warm Weather

Enjoying Warm Wezther-
 From reports of cold weather and ice Tn the upper country, we Platinum folls mnst be living in 2 banana belt, as we hzve enjoyed exceptionally warm weather the last month. To- day, Oct 31 IS the first day that there has been any ice on the lagoon that has remained into the afternoon. We hear the ice stopped running st Rethal last night
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Dredge Grew Arrises-

Mir. and Mrs Moss, Mike Oliverri, John Repo and Andy Hansen came in from Canes creek a few days ago, and are now in- town waiting for a plane to take Mir and Mrs. Moss and Mr Oliverri to Fairbanks and Mr. Repo to Anchorage. NIT. Moss IS the chief engineer on the Holky dredge on Canes, Mike 0liverri, night engineer and Hansgn their assistant. The dredge is now safely shelved and put away for the winter, on No. below Discovery, While in Ophir, are below Discovery While in Ophir, Mr. and Mrs. Moss a rehouse guests of MT. and Mrs.-Arvid Larson.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
FLAT MEN VISIT

Andrew Olson ard George Misco- v-ch wcre overnight visitors here
 uesiay night enroute from Fair banks to Flat The two passengers wers flying with Pilo- Barnhil and continued on to Flat ea-ly Wednes- Jay morning.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
GUSKEY TO MEDFRA

Frank Guskey left for Medfra where he will assist C. II. V mans, proprietor of the Medfra Trading Post, in auditing his books. Frank expects to be there about a week.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Big Day Coming Up

Big Day Coming Up-
 We are informed thai there will be a big day at the Goodnews Mining Compznysczmp as soon as the new dredge IS about ready to float There are rEmnrs of a champagne chrixten- ing
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
GO TO MIGRATE
 l-z-.y T

Fred Mzrks-and Harry Dulak made a trip to McGrath early in the week via dogteam- They expected to re- turn to Takosna within . couple of days but the recent ram melted all the snow, so now the boys are stuck at the steamboat terminal awaiting the. wiH of 3Old man weather"
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
OPHIR NEWS
 ARTICLES
BY CHRISTIAN BOLGEN Especial GOrrsspcndeDt)
NOVEMBER f

Dr. Braafadt Here
 Dr. o. A. Braahadt, dentist from Fairbanks, who has been bnsy doing dental work in Ophir for the past three weeks, will, after finishing his work here, visit Takotna and Me Grath, professionally, and later on continue down the KuskokEim, if possible, as far as Platinum
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

Oct 3o-Mr. Jim Cr0wdy Of Bear Greek, was a Platinum visitor today. Mir. Crowdy made a trip to the Good news Mining camp and returned to Bethel with Pilot Ralph SavoTy. Dave Strandberg, Andrew Olson, Ralph Tuck and Pete Masness were also outgoing passengers
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Start Prospecting Work

Evan Jones and William Lodge have already started prospecting on odge creek. Lodge intends going 70 the Outside later in the winter.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
MAKE BUSINESS TRIP

Supt- Fred Spaeh and foreman Ed Adams of the ARC, made busness trip to McGrath with Pilot Savory last evening, returning the same way te Takotna this morning
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

Oct. 27-P1ot Dan. Victor Of the Star Air Service brought in the reg
 plar weekly meat supply for the min ing camps today. As, Lars Larson of Nnsh2gzk zs passenger
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
MS Fern in From Kodiak

MS Fern in From Kodizk-
 The~ MS Fern returned from . round trip to Kodiak and Seward early Friday, the 29th- Capt Pete Wold will leave fer Seattle in a few days
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

The Mississippi river carries 400,- 0O0, ,000, 900 tons of mud into the Gulf of Mexico every year
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Visiting with ChiIdren-

MT. Klingenberg of Flat is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Olson and his son at the Goodnews Mining camp
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

The Fox Greek crew which has been drilling for the Wal er Johnson CO returned to Platinum with Joe Jean on boandthe Husky
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

Mining Men Leave on Ruth C.
 The MS Ruth C returned to Plat mum today from Bethel enroute to Seward Capt Olson will take nine Platinum mining men on board here
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Transports Drilling Outft.

Joe Jean transported a drilling outfit to the north shore of the bay for the CoodRews Mining Co. The outfit will be taken up in the Arolie country in the spring.
 Drilling Grew Returns
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

WARNER LEAVES
 Perry Warne left for Anchorage last Sunday, taking passage with Pi-' lot Barnhill-l
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
PLATINUM. SUNDAY, OCT sT
Two Leave For-Flat-

Mir Trigstead and Frank MaschIin left with Pilot ,Amundscn for Flat
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

Returns fo Nushagak-
 Mir. Lars Larson of Nushagak, lit for that district today with Pilot Red Flemsburg-
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12

Several Mining Men Leaving
 Pilot Leo Moore came in today with his Pilgrim ship and Will take z number of the Clara Greek mining men out.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
NEWS FROM G0CDNEWS

Here on Business
 Oct 29-Mr. Ralph Tuck of Fair banks, has been spending few days in Platinum on business
The Kusko times., 1937-11-12
Weirs Make Visit

Weirs Make Visit
 Mir and Mrs. Weir from. Spruce creek made visit to town during the past week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

Naugatuck, Feb. 22--Naugatuck had the largest four-week payroll in It's history in January. the
 monthly bulletin issued by the Nau- gatuck Chamber of Commerce to- day shows. The payrolls here for four weeks totaled Se32.998 Just how much Of Q gain has been made here in a year may be seen by the fact that payrolls for January, 1036 amounted to $791, ,b69. and that was a five-week-payroll month, that is there were five paydays in that month instead of the usual four.
 The payroll for December was larger than for last month because 1t was a fiye-week-payroli month. December, figures were e046,86i.
 Savings deposits showed con- siderable increase here in January. They were $7035. .890. and for the previous month they were $6.80g.- 094.7 Tn January. 1936. they were $6, ,743. .006. Postal receipts were ST. 6b4 in January as compared to Si0. e49 in December. the big month Of the year for such receipts. Tn Jan- uary. 1436 they were e7,285.
 There were 5000 telephones here last month which is 18 more than the 3,072 figure for December. Tn January of last year. there were D. 048 phones. Less gas was con- stunned here last month than In De- cember but more than in January,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Three Given Fines By Judge Met Grath
 On Various Counts
Holiday Session Marked By Appearance of Long List of Motor Vehicle Law yiOIators- -Harwihton Man
 Fined on Two Charges Arrested Here Today

ford avenue. OakviIle, was given a continuance Of one week on charges of evasion of responsibility and vio- lation of the motor vehicle law.
 John Eustace, 64, of 2i2 Wolcott street, was given . weeks continu- ance for driving while under the in. fiuencc ot liquor; Alck Elukovich, 40, of 64 Grown street. also charged with operating while under the inc fiucilce was granted postponemcnt until March 22nd. %
 Following hearing, William Mo. Carthy, 20. of iN Bridge street, charged with operating under the influence of liquor and evasion Of responsibility was granted a post ponement until tomorrow morning.
 Henry A. Krublcwski, 4I, of ii3 Aetna street, and John Sebastino, 25. Of 657 Wilson street, both facing charges of reckless driving were awarded continuanccs until next Monday morning.
 Woman Driver
 A continuance of one week was given in the case of Ernest Canty, g. of Burton road, Beacon Falls, who is charged with operating with out a license and the illegal use of markers.
 Miss Bettena Palomba, 24, of 1900 Bank street. requested continu- apce of one month for reckless driving and violation of the rules of the road.
 Harry 2. Moeckel. 20, of Nauga- tuck. charged with violation of the rules of the road received a weeks pogtponement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Acting Deputy Chief Calnpion Seriously III.
Suffers Attack of Pneu- mOnia as Result of Ex.
 periences at Fire

Another Waterbury fire- man was hcspitalized today as a result of the $30, ,000 fire at 134-138 South Main street, with the admittance of Act ing Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion to St. Mary's for treatment of pneumonia.
 pr. E. E. Fitzpatrick. who is treating MT. Champion stated today that his condition had It's start im- mcdiately after the fire last Thurs day and that he believes 1t to be . direct cause.
 Meanwhile, Private Harold Parker most seriously injured of the firc- fighters was reported both by pr. Fitzpatrick and hospital authorities as resting comfortably" Private William Hogan of Engine 10. who was overcome by gas at the fire has recovered from the effects but today underwent an operation for appen- dicities at St. Mary's hospital.
 Investigation into the cause of the fire was continued today by Marshal Den Lahey and his staff who again visited the scene of the confiagra- ton which seems to be having so many effects. The origin of the fire still remains "undetermined' but the marshal has admitted that 1t Is of the type that frightcns him and the other memcrs of the depart ment."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

chairman. Each member was handed strip of paper upon which was printed and appropriate patriotic message. which she was asked to read aloud. The guest speaker of the evening was Miss Lucy Shana- han, districh chairlady of legislati ton, who spoke of national defense. Short talks were given by Mrs. Margaret Dillon, president of Corporal Coyle auxiliary and Mrs. Clifford North rop, past president. Refreshments were served at individual tables, the decorations of which were small fortresses surrounded by flags.
 Anson Henry of Dwight street entered two of his pedigreed Boston terriers Lylanmay Captivating Jewel and Lylanmay Little Satan in the Elm City Kennel club show. held at the state armory in New Haven, Saturday, and both dogs were awarded blue ribbons. The show was for all breeds of dogs. and about 400 were entered from different sec- tions of the country.
 Relative Dies
 Mrs. Peter Corrigan of Dwight street and Mrs. James McAree Of Homer street, drove to Hudson, N. J. Thursday to attend the funeral of . relative of Mrs. McAree.
 Public schools will not be in ses- sion tomorrow, but the Tuesday afternoon story telling hour. will be conducted under the direction ot Miss Concetta Ciaccio. childrena librarian of the Wateryille branch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

The holiday was not observed fin krAfiic court today as nineteen mo- tor vehicle law offenders faced Judge John r. Mc0rath. Tn the dis- position, three of the offenders were lined $40, seven were noIIed upon total payments of S0O and the re- lnaining nine were continued until later dates.
 William Kulas, %, of Harwinton, was fined 426 and costs for reckless driving and an additional 4l0 for operating without a license after his arrest early this morning by Motor Patrolmaa John Mcdonald. The car driven by the accused crashed through q state fence on Thomaston avenue, tearing up sev- eral posts and doing considerable damage to the car.
 SIS Rcmitted
 Emil Leisring, 46, of 1890 Thomas ton avenue. pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while under the influence O. liquor and received a remittance of t76 from q finc of el00 and costs. M ,fs
 ouoeVu WuiIHckt Dz, suk BLuison road was fined S and costs for yio- lation of ths rules of the road.
 A nolle upon payment of 420 was granted to William Adams a4I, of Raymond street, charged with vio- lation of the rules of the road. liar. old Fcest, IS, of .68 Madison avenue received a ilolle for violation of the rules Of the road upon payment of ei0. A nollc upon payment of $iO was also awarded to John Turaco. IS, of b2 Knoll street. Another man faced with the same charge, Angelo Gncrrcra, 35. of 045 North Main street, pad s, and received 6 nolle.
 N0llcs t4t. $ Nolles were also given to Jacob Kolesko, 40, of l8 Branch street for reckless driving; Victor Hyrniewski, 3i, of 50 Hawkins street upon pay inent of $i0 for failure to grant the right of way, violation of the motor vehicle law and rules of the road; and to Cl ude R. Wolfe, 3I, of 1928 Hamilton avenue who was charged with operating 2 motor vehicle as a common carrier without proper reg. istration.
 Continuances
 fAasys Jasilunas, ~, of Hunger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
COPPER KETTLE
 FORMALLY OPENS
Popular Restaurant Now
 Located in MOhican Building

Waterburians who prefer to lunch and dine downtown" were pleased to note today that an announcement was made to the effect that the New Copper Kettle" had opened 1t doo9S. The new restaurant is sIo- catcd on North Main street over Mohican Market.
 Formerly located on lower East Main street the Copper Kettle" was one of the most popular eating places in the city. It's owners feel that in the new location the patron- age of Waterburians will continue to grow and they are prepared to offer the best in order to please.
 As they 50 aptly put it. a year of mutterings and broodings, temper affection and mitigation actually brought about the new Copper Kettle" and 1t Is their hope that this wandering road of expansion will lead to a happy fusion and un- derstanding between patron, and proprietor.
 In the short space Of year the name Cooper Kettle" has become synonymous with good food, pleasant
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