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In The News
The Klondike Nugget
Dawson, Y.T.
Vol. 1, No. 47
Wednesday, November 30, 1898
Page 1.
FUNERAL OF HARRY SPENCER.
Remains of the Old Pioneer Laid to Rest on Sunday Last.
Police, Soldiers, Pioneers, Fire Department and Citizens Turn Out to Pay
the Last Tribute to Respect to a Good Citizen.
Requiescat in pace! All that was mortal of great-hearted, genial-souled,
honored Harry Spencer, was laid away in the pioneer burying grounds of
Dawson on Sunday last. Despite the raw wind prevailing, and the intense
cold, a vast throng assembled at Pioneer hall at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, which
not only filled the hall to a state of actual uncomfort, but compelled
large numbers to remain upon the street during the solemn ceremonies
conducted within.
Rev. G. D. Bowen, rector of St. Paul's church officiated, delivering a
most impressive sermon. The singing was a special feature of the
occasion, being in charge of Mr. George Noble who had organized a choir
of voices, such as is seldom heard in any church in land, consisting of
Mr. Ehrhart, organist; tenors, Mr. Percy Hope, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Libery,
Mr. Jubenski, Mr. Ben Davis; bass, Mr. Frank Clayton, Mr. Julien, Mr.
Butters, Mr. Ehrhart; baritones, Mr. Robinson and Mr. George Noble. The
harmony and melody of these magnificent voices in the beautiful hymns
"Now the Day is O'er" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul," which were rendered
in the hall will not be forgotten by any present. At the grave "Nearer
My God to Thee" was sung, and the vocal services of the funeral of Harry
Spencer pass into history as the most impressive ever heard in Dawson.
The pall bearers were Will Mitchell, Thos. O'Brien, James Daughtry, Nap.
DePraux. Richard McArthur and M. Sullivan, all from the Yukon Order of
Pioneers, of which the deceased was a most enthusiastic member, and one
of its founders. Following the remains came nearly 100 members of the
Pioneers, followed by about 550 members of the Dawson Volunteer Fire
Department, under command of Chief Frank J. Fletcher. Then came a
detachment of soldiers marching as citizens, and a long concourse of
private citizens, being the largest funeral ever held in the Yukon
territory.
The deceased was one of the earliest settlers here, and prominent in
business and local affairs. He was a member of the fire commission, ever
aggressive in matters of public interest, and none ever stood more
willing and modestly to assist the needy, help the afflicted, and
relieve the necessities of the sick and destitute.
Probably the highest tribute that can be paid; Harry Spencer is to say,
a good man has been taken from us. Requiescat in pace.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
Messrs. Ferguson and Robinson were in town last Saturday morning and
report very favorable upon Independence creek, coming in about 51 on
Hunker. On the left fork the pay has been located and shows from $2.40
to $5.25 to the pan - a good enough showing for a stream which is only
just being opened up in good shape.
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PERSONALS.
Mr. D. H. Pingree, general manager of the Boston & Alaska Transportation
Co., left for the outside Monday morning.
Joe Irvine has completed his cabin - one of the finest on all Bonanza
creek - and is now rapidly developing his claim, No. 25 above.
P. J. Lauritzen, proprietor of the roadhouse on 32 above on Sulphur
creek is in the city on business, and reports a large amount of work
being done on that creek.
Probably none in the joint-fraternal entertainment contributed more to
its success than Mr. F. W. Howard, who also made a prominent number upon
the program. There are none more ready to assist in every way the cause
of charity than Bro. Howard.
A jolly box party witnessed the Wondroscope exhibition at the Monte
Carlo on Sunday night. The party was made up of the following: Mrs. J.
M. Pickel, Mrs. W. C. Bowden, Miss McDonald, Misses Josephine Pckel and
Margie Newman, Messrs. George Watrous, Allen and Boundy.
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Page 3.
ENTIRE OUTFIT STOLEN.
Louis Nichols and his brother returned to Dawson last week to find their
cabin entered and their winter's outfit stolen. The men had been working
for the past three weeks on a bench claim opposite No. 17 above on
Bonanza.
Two weeks ago a friend came in to town and found everything at the cabin
O.K. The brothers having consumed their stock of grub came in on
Thanksgiving to replenish from the cabin. The found the staples wrenched
out and a clean-up made of nearly all their edibles. Among other
articles they lost 7 sacks of flour, 180 lbs. of bacon, supplies for two
men of sugar, milk, rice, beans, fruit and candles. The cabin is
situated on Lane street, well back toward the hill. The loss will run up
to about $800. The matter has been reported to the police, but up to
date no clue to the thieves has been found. Three other cabins in the
same neighborhood were robbed recently of smaller amounts.
About all tht was left in the Nichols' cabin was a can of milk and a
small piece of bacon.
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Page 4.
NEWS BY DOG TEAM FROM EAGLE.
Two Parties of Travelers Tell of the Unshaken confidence Existing.
Messrs. A. McIntire, Carl Armstrong, Harry Curtis and John Ericson
arrived in Dawson Monday direct from Eagle City. they bring word of
feeling of great confidence in this our American neighbor. The
population has reached the 1500 mark at least - some say 2,000, and good
word and good cheer is coming in from the neighboring creeks. Four of
the July creek has become one of established value and the claims upon
Charlie river are considered quite valuable.
The town is considered a wide awake and lively town, yet perfect order
is maintained in the face of the fact that there are no police, no
justices of the peace or jails in the place. In the words of Mr.
McIntire, it is as quiet as any town in the United States and though
there is not a single cabin with locked doors, robbery and theft are
unknown.
Miners' meetings are called every little while to amend mining
regulations to fit the growing community. A lawyer, Mr. Beaver, has been
secured for the benefit of disputants and is the judge of the first
court. His authority is solely from the miners themselves and an appeal
can be taken from his decisions to the first miners' meeting. However,
such appeals are not common for his decisions are founded upon broad
equity and but little satisfaction is secured from the miners. Three men
were lately ordered out of town - and they went. Their offense consisted
in their ignoring the existence of the local recorder and substituting
one of the own. It was easily seen by the balance of the miners that
this independent action, if permitted, would lead to endless confusion
and strife; hence the use of the "blue ticket."
There has been a cemetery started at last. There being no murders and no
sickness incident to the country it was feared for a long time that
Indians would have to be imported and shot in order to fill that
graveyard. Dr. Lawler died last week of heart disease and was buried
appropriately by brother Masons.
A Mr. Thompson arrived in Eagle City a few days before the Nei__yre (Neistyre?
Neimyre?) party left. Thompson is from circle and is visiting every
creek en route to Dawson in the interests of his company. He may be
expected in Dawson any day. His reports of the creeks visited are most
gratifying and show an immense amount of activity on the American side.
E. E. Bair, B.A. Chilberg and a party arrived in Dawson from Eagle on
Saturday. They bear out the good reports from the creeks and the law and
order of the city. From Eagle to Forty-Mile, 55 miles, was made just
after the stopping of ice and consumed four days on account of open
water, the sleds having to be almost carried along the banks. There are
three large stores there though their stocks are neither very complete
to extensive.
The latter party reports a recent stampede to Seventy-Mile, over the
divide which makes the distance only 12 miles across.
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NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that a certain note made by me in favor of Mrs.
Matilda Rothwielder, dated on or about the 6th day of Nov., 1898, for
$5000, payable on or about the 1st day of May, 1899, is illegal, and
that I will not be responsible or held liable on said note.
[Signed.] I. N. Gibson.
Dawson, Nov. 26, 1898.
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NOTICE.
All births, deaths and marriages must be reported to Captain Belcher,
registrar of births, deaths and marriages. Non-compliance with this
order will subject the offender to penalty.
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