The Nome nugget., 1938-03-07
The Passing of
 A Real Pioneer
 Shock Nomeites
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 the Pioneer Mining Co., proper ties at Little Creek, by the J. P. Hammon interests, of California, which were later taken over by the United States Smelling, Re- fining and Mining O., under the name of the Hammon Consolidat- ed Gold Fields.
 This is the company which to- day is dredging just at Nome's back door. To Jim FraWley goes the credit of bringing these in terests to Nome.
 Admitted to the Bar at Nome, Mir. Frawley, practiced law here until the time of his death. And 1t was said of him that he would never take a case ito court if it could possibly be settled outside of court-testifying to his high principles and fair judgment of justice.
 Following the fire of 1894, when Nome was in the throes of recon struotion, MT. Frawley assumed the responsibility for the laying out of new streets and blocks. setting the south side of Nome farther from the waters of Ber- ing Sea. AS evidence of the suc- cess of his activities, the City of Nome has never had a single bit of litigation over property chan ges-a record we are sure never equalled. Even today adjust ments of property changes are carried on with his report as the basis, It was through his fore sight and ambition, that Nome today presents a finer and more modern appearance.
 During the Democratic admin iStration, at the time Judge Ran dolph Tucker was U. s. District Judge at Nome, MT. FraWley was appointed as U. s. Commissioner, and was ably assisted in the work of the office by Mrs. FraWley.
 Respected and admired by all, Jim, as he was known turnout Alaska, held the distinction of being a member of the Alaska Legislature at 2 different terms. In 1885 he was senator from the Second Division, and took an ac- tive part in legislation for the development of the Territory. A democrat all his life, he carried the principles of democracy stead fastly and unswervingly.
 A member of the Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. l, of Nome, MT. FraWley has always held warm spot in his heart for the old Pio- neers. There isn't man whom Jim Frawley hasn't helped grub stake, prospect or mine in the hopes of striking it rich, when they appealed to him for a break. And to those, whose best days were spent in seeking that precious metal gold, Jim was always ready to help along or make life easier for them in their declining years. Two years ago at Christmas time, Mrs FraW ley and he were nests to more than a hundred Old't.mers, at a special dinner, a ges ure which endeared him to everyone.
 In the Teller section, MT. FraW Icy was responsible for bringing into active production a large gold-bearing region, thru the w. l. bolllfolOulpdS oAl SOlp pOI d tIOIl. Interested in the different min ing sections over Seward Penin- sula, he spent the past several years, in attempting to interest outside capital and money in the development of this section.
 As final tribute to James Frawley, nothing finer of him can be said, than that he was a loyal friend, a man of determination and vision; a man who stood up on his convictions and gained the respect of all who came in con- tact with him. Tho his wife, goes the sympathy and condol- ences of the people of Nome. What success James Frawley at tained in life, he many times de- clared, he owed to his wife.