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Historical Collections
Juneau, Alaska
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight
1894-1898
Juneau
This index was created from a handwritten card file of personal names. Names include companies
and business names. Seven issues were discovered and microfilmed during the Alaska Newspaper
Project (1992-1998) that were not included in this index. Approximately thirteen issues are believed
to be still missing.
Adams, R. M.
Adam
Adsit, O.H.
Ah-Bong
94/12/17
95/2/11
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/14
94/12/17
1
7
10
5
8
3
Ahn-too-yehl-lee
Ah-you
94/12/17
94/12/17
2
2
Alaska Candy Factory
Alaska Cigar Factory
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/12
6
12
9
12
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/28
95/2/4
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/17
95/1/14
9
2
12
3
4
2-3
3
12
3
9
95/1/28
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/21
11
9
5
10
Alaska Treadwell Gold
Mining Co.
Alaskan, The
Alberstone, R.
Althoff, John, Reverend
Anderson, A.J.
Anderson, C.D.
Anderson, Harry
Annie
Anton, John
Archambault, Rose
Archer, Mrs. M.
Grand jury
Obituary: A native boy – from snowslide
Building under construction
New building – plastered – experiment
On committee for Fire Association, Fire Chief
434: Unlawfully selling liquor
435: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Convicted of murder, not found
430: Unlawfully selling liquor
431: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Ad. (see also Rawn, J. M.)
Ad. (see also Ellingen, W.P.)
Ad.
Ad.
Ad.
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Purse collected for
Elected first vice-president of new literary club
To leave Juneau
Juneau loses one of its pioneers
Larceny
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Larceny
Obituary: Eldest daughter of Kowee, late chief of the
Auks, died last week of consumption. Her body was
burned on Friday.
Runs general merchandise store in Douglas
Bridesmaid at L.B. Fisher and Charles Wells wedding
Ill, better, visited Juneau
At masquerade party
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Arctic Billiard Hall
Argalcheetz (from
Nulato)
Armstong, Ed
Arvey, John W.
Ash, Harry
Ashby, Oscar W. & Mrs.
Ashby, T.
Ashby, Thomas
Atkinson, Aleck
B.M. Behrends Wholesale
and Retail
Bach & Webster
Bach, Frank & Mrs.
Baker, Mr.
Baranov, Aleksandr A.
Bartels, Julius
Bartels, Oscar
Bartnovsky, Ivan Mrs.
Bodwell, Joseph
Bean, T.H., Dr.
Beardslee, L.A. (Admiral,
U.S. Navy)
Beattie, F.R. (Beatty)
Beattie, J.J. (James J)
Date
Page
94/12/17
8
94/12/24
7
94/12/24
10
95/3/11
1-2
Subject
Ad. (see also Wells, Charles)
Ad.
Our advertisers
Portrait, heroic dog team trip, Nulato - Dyea
94/12/24
95/1/28
94/12/17
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/23
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/28
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/24
94/12/24
12
9
3
7
2
12
12
10
9
10
9
2
2
7
8
12
10
8
10
12
3
6
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Returned from visit to Oregon
Suit to recover wages
Quartermaster - Post No. 36, GAR
Unlawfully selling liquor
Proprietor, The Hub
Ad., The Hub
Attended masquerade
Ad., The Hub
Mr. and Mrs. attended masquerade ball
Ad., The Hub
Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Recuperating at home from illness
On steamer Mexico south for health
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Mrs. at masquerade party
Oscar recovering from illness
At masquerade party
Assistant hoseman, Fire Association.
In South Africa for gold
Ad.
94/12/24
95/1/21
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/21
95/1/14
95/5/20
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/28
97/11/27
95/1/14
95/6/29
12
10
12
7
7
10
9
6
2
2
6
7
5
1-3
94/12/17
7
94/12/24
1-2
94/12/24
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/28
5
9
1
6
Ad., store in Douglas City/general merchandise
Ad., general merchandise
Ad., general merchandise
Visited Juneau
On committee masquerade ball for fire house
Frank and Mrs. at masquerade ball
Went to Hoonah Hot Springs
Baranof's armor found
Attempted murder
Aiding a deserter
Visit with sister Nija Hermann
Obituary
Author of “Alaska Salmon”
Naval Admiral in Alaska
Arrived on steamer Mexico in Juneau. On survey party for
Takou (Taku) route to headwaters of the Yukon
Account of trip through the Yukon to Arctic and
Norvilkaket
Departed to survey Takou (Taku) Pass
General committee for banquet and ball
Speaker at Robert Burns’ birthday party
Guest of honor
2
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Beebee, A.J.
Behrends, B.M.
Behrends, Virginia
Bell, Harry
Bell, Harry (mother of )
Bell, Henry
Bell, Tim
Bennett, Burton E.,
District Attorney for
Alaska
Bennett, Mrs. F.
Bennett, William M.
Bennett, William M.
Berry, F.M. (or Frank M.)
Berry, Henry
Bertram, N.H.
Bevens, William.
Birch, J.W.
Date
Page
95/1/14
9
94/12/17
1
94/12/17
12
94/12/17
7
95/1/7
3
94/12/24
11
95/1/7
12
95/1/14
9
95/1/28
6
97/1/30
10
95/1/21
9
95/1/28
6
97/7/3
7
Subject
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
Grand jury
Good store stock
Received shipment of goods ordered for holidays
Charter member literary club
Ad., general merchandise store
Ad., general merchandise store
Ad., general merchandise store
Ad., general merchandise store
Obituary: Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B.M. Behrends
On committee for banquet and ball in Douglas
Guest of honor
Obituary: Mother of Harry Bell
96/5/23
95/1/28
95/8/17
95/8/17
9
9
3-4
6
95/8/31
6
95/12/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/9/28
6
10
10
5
95/9/28
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/14
95/7/27
97/8/21
5
2
2
2
12
12
11
10
12
6
7
1
1
12
5
12
8
7
8
1
Obituary
Returned to town, on way to the Yukon
Our new District Attorney appointed
Editorial of Bennett’s appointment as District Attorney for
Alaska
History of Burton E. Bennett prior to appointment as
Alaska District Attorney
Editorial commendation of U.S. Attorney Bennett
Attended firemen’s masquerade in costume
At masquerade ball
Death of William M. Bennett (owned Aurora Mine in
Silver Bow Basin; involved in litigation)
Obituary
413: Smuggling
421: Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor store without paying tax
Proprietor, Mayflower Billiard and Reading Room.
Complete file newspapers
Ad., Mayflower Billiard and Reading Room.
Ad., Mayflower Billiard and Reading Room.
Ad., Mayflower Billiard and Reading Room
Ad., Mayflower Billiard and Reading Room.
Ad., Mayflower Billiard and Reading Room.
Grand jury
Grand jury
Ad., Northern Trading Co.
Ad., Northern Trading Co.
Hoseman, Fire Association.
Ad., Northern Trading Co.
Boat destroyed by wind in Douglas
Sudden death of J.W. Birch. (poison from berries or clams)
Latest from Dawson (Joe Birch party)
3
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Birch, William T.
Birtch, J. W.
Black, A.
Blackburn, S. and Mrs.
Blackett, C.S.
Boles, Mrs. West
Bolshanin, Miss Nellie
Bonnifield, Samuel
Boyd, William
Boyle, Charles
Boyle, John
Brackman, Frederick
Bradbury, Lon
Brady, John G.
Brady, M.
Brandon, James
Brandt, Miss
Brandt, Mr. & Mrs. A.
Bremner, Wm.
Bridges, Azine
Bridges, E.A. Mrs.
Brightman, B.F., A.L.,
W.B., Jas L.
Brown, “The crazy man”
Brown, F. and Mrs.
Brown, F. Mrs.
Brown, Henry
Bruce, Miner W.
Brydes, Miss Mabel, Miss
J. and Mrs. M.
Buchanan, George
Date
97/1/16
97/1/30
Page
3-4
5
Subject
Masked men release “Slim” Birch
William. T. “Slim” Birch and brothers Robert and Joseph
(5 page story)
Statements of Birch and Schall
Birch and Schall indicted
Review of the Watt tragedy
Birch and Schall not guilty
Obituary
97/2/27
97/2/27
97/12/4
97/12/4
95/7/27
1
1
1
1
8
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/4/8
9
10
3
10
5
On committee for banquet and ball – Douglas
Mrs. at masquerade ball
Charter member literary club
Messr. C. S. at masquerade party
Obituary
95/1/14
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/28
95/1/28
94/12/17
95/1/7
94/12/17
94/12/17
97/5/22
97/6/26
97/7/24
97/12/14
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/12/21
10
9
8
8
1
12
8
2
10
1
1
1
1
8
11
5
5
9
Attended masquerade in costume
Takeover of Bennett Mine
Left Juneau for Sound ports on steamer Mexico
Developing Aurora Ledge property
William Boyd recited “Tam O’ Shanter” at party
Collected purse for Father John Althoff
Left Juneau on steamer Mexico for Sound ports
Obstructing a salmon stream
Completed erection of residence
Applies for governorship
Editorial on Brady’s appt. as Territorial Governor
John G. Brady takes oath of office as governor
History of Governor Brady (unbound copy)
Passenger on Rustler
Cut logs on Admiralty Island
Recitation Christmas program
Attended Christmas festivities
Obituary
94/12/24
95/1/28
95/1/28
97/4/3
5
8
8
1
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
96/6/27
95/1/14
95/1/14
10
10
10
11
6
1
10
97/9/25
1
Mrs. Santa Claus, Christmas program
Opens restaurant
Ad., Little Gem Restaurant
Killisnoo petition to Congress for Alaska legislation
Made attempt at jail break
At masquerade party
At masquerade ball
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler from Berner’s Bay
Obituary
Worker for museum - collection of Eskimo life
Attended masquerade in costume
He shot to kill
4
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Bugbee and Blackett
Bugbee, Anna Maxwell
Bugbee, John S., Judge (or
Hon.)
Date
Page
94/12/17
94/12/17
3
94/12/17
3
94/12/17
3
94/12/17
3
95/1/7
7
95/4/1
6
94/12/24
3
94/12/24
4
95/1/28
7
95/1/28
1
95/8/24
3-5
95/8/31
1-4
95/9/21
1
95/1/7
3
Campbell
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/10/5
95/10/12
95/10/19
96/5/16
96/6/20
96/11/28
96/11/28
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/14
95/1/14
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
94/12/24
95/1/21
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/21
Campbell, Miss Kittie
95/1/14
Burns, Archie
Burns, Charles
Burns, Robert
Calhoun, Frank
Calhoun, J.J.
Callaghan, Ed and Mrs.
Cammeron, A.K.
Campbell, P.G.
Campbell, Captain
Malcolm
Subject
U.S. Marshal’s sale
Attorneys to recover wages
Ad., application for patent to Glacier Lode claim Action to recover payment of account
Action for promissory note
Attorney for plaintiff John Irwin
Obituary
Analytical examination of court proceeding
Member executive comm. Trans. Miss. congress
Recitation at Midwinter Club
J. S. Bugbee makes toast to Bobbie (Robert) Burns
Author of “Prohibition in Alaska”, part 1
“Prohibition in Alaska”, part 2
“Chinook and Chinee”, an Alaskan idyll
Chaired meeting to form literary club, elected president –
charter member
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Tried case of Haltern vs. Emmons and Nelson
Author of “Land tenure in Alaska”, part 1
“Land tenure in Alaska” part 2
“Land tenure in Alaska”, part 3
Death of Honorable John S. Bugbee
Body exhumed and shipped to San Francisco
In Memoriam
In memoriam of late Honorable John S. Bugbee (editorial)
Ad., draying and team business
Building addition to premise on Front Street
Conducts draying and team business
Ad., draying and team business
Ad., draying and team business
Ad., draying and hauling
Ad., draying and hauling
Messr. Archie at masquerade
Ad., draying and hauling
Ad., draying and hauling
Attended masquerade in costume
Birthday party - 200 invited
Suffered broken arm
Attended firemen’s masquerade
Attended Christmas festivities
Mrs. in costume at firemen’s masquerade
Gone to Berner’s Bay
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
On steamer Chilkat for Sound ports
At masquerade ball.
Boat taken south (down)
Notice of brother’s death
Arrived from Berner’s Bay
Obituary: Brother of Miss Kittie and Capt. Malcolm
Campbell
In costume at firemen’s masquerade
8
8
1-3
1-3
1-3
10
9
6-9
8-11
7
10
11
8
11
8
12
10
11
11
10
11
9
10
5
10
12
6
12
10
6
8
6
8
10
5
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Campbell, Mr. and Mrs.
Archie
Cardinal, E.A.
Carmen, J.H.
Carpenter, S.F.
Carr, Joseph
Carrol, Capt. James
Casino, The
Cassels, Dr. N. G.
Castle, A.P
Castle, E.F.
Cedardale, Charles W.
Central House (see also
Kyrage, George)
Chameaux, Albert
China Joe, (see Hi Chung,
1834-1917)
Chism, Charles
Choyinski
Date
Page
94/12/24
12
Subject
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
94/12/24
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/28
– 95/1/7
95/1/7
12
3
3
6
8
9
7
12
11
7
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Action brought to recover damage
Added to roll - charter member literary club
Furnished music at dinner party
Command of steamer Topeka to Douglas
Purchased interest in old wharf from C.S. Johnson
Command of steamer Mexico
Ad.
Our advertisers
Lecturer
3
95/1/14
95/4/8
95/1/28
97/1/16
10
6
11
7
Name up for membership in literary club. Charter
member
Attended firemen’s masquerade in costume.
Obituary: Father of E.F. Castle
Arrived in Juneau from Berner’s Bay on Rustler
Obituary
12/17/94
12/17/94
12/24/94
12/24/94
94/12/17
7
12
8
9
2
Ad.
Commercial comments
Ad.
Our advertisers
Smuggling
95/1/21
97/9/25
12
5
Catering at the “Senate”
Obituary: Swede named Choyinski
Church, Hon. Lewis K.
97/11/27
4
Obituary
Churchill, L.M.
Clancey, Frank
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/21
3
7
7
8
Fornication
Sold saloon
Arrived in Juneau on Mexico
Visitor in Juneau - return Seattle
Clark, Willoughby
Classen, Kelly
Cleveland, George
95/1/21
96/4/4
94/12/24
94/12/17
8
5-6
11
2
Club (see also Thoney &
Wallastd)
Cohen, E
Cohen, M.J.
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
94/12/17
12
9
5
7
94/12/24
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/17
5
5
10
10
3
Cohen, Paulina Mines
Cohen, Samuel
Cole, Brad
Dispute over land – Sitka
Willoughby Clark reinstated (disbarment case)
Ad., druggist Seattle
427: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax. 429:
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Ad.
Ad.
Recitation Christmas program
Advised continuation of business of brewing beer would
bring on criminal proceedings by government
Attended Christmas festivities at St. Ann’s
Attended Christmas festivities at St. Ann’s.
Lives on Front Street
Lives in waterfront building
Selling liquor to Indians; carrying on liquor business
without paying tax.
6
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Coleman, C.D.
Date
Page
94/12/17
8
94/12/24
10
95/1/14
10
95/1/7
8
97/6/26
5
94/12/24
7
Position of jail guard
Overpowered prisoner making escape attempt
Attended firemen’s masquerade
Deputy - takes prisoner to San Quentin (2 entries)
Obituary: Son on Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Condit
To give illustrated lecture on work
94/12/17
95/1/14
94/12/17
95/3/25
94/1/7
95/4/1
94/12/17
97/10/16
96/9/19
95/1/14
97/11/6
97/11/6
95/1/14
95/1/7
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
2
10
7
2-3
3
7
2
1
8
5
2
5
9
8
2
2
12
Unlawfully selling liquor
At firemen’s masquerade
Purchased saloon business in Seattle
First mail from the Yukon
Name added as charter member of literary club.
Wedding bells for Sarah Fyfe and J. Parker Corbus
Unlawfully selling liquor
He spent twelve million
Obituary
Mining patent vs. townsite patent
Obituary
Obituary
Arrived Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler
421: Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Commercial comments
Davis, J. Montgomery
Davis, M.C.
Davis, Mr.
Davis, S. A. D (wife of)
Davis, William
Day, Alice (Mrs.)
Day, Joseph
De Windt, Harry
95/1/14
95/1/7
95/1/28
95/1/14
96/1/18
95/1/14
97/5/1
95/1/7
94/12/24
94/12/24
96/4/11
7
3
7
8
8
9
7
8
5
5
7
Decker, Jay
Decker, Mrs. O.E.
Deitz, Henry
96/11/21
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/24
5
10
10
12
Collins, William
Condit, Paul
Conner, William
“Antelope Doc”
Conrad, William
Conroy, Nellie, Miss
Coon, Charles and Mrs.
Cooper, Joseph
Corbus, J. Parker
Corcoran, H.
Corning, Erasmus
Corwin, Frank B.
Cota, Louis
Crabb, A. C
Crabb, A. C
Crawford, Charles
Creenan, Mike
Curry, John
D. W. Walker’s Pioneer
Store and Tin
Warehouse
Damert, Charles
Davies, David
Subject
Quartermaste, W H Seward Post No. 36 GAR
Charter member of literary club
Lecturer, Midwinter Club
Expected to return Juneau on steamer Mexico
Editorial; death of M.C. Davis
Went to Hoonah Hot Springs
Obituary
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler from Chilkat
Sang Christmas program. Attended Christmas festivities.
Sang Christmas program
Distinguished journalist soon to arrive, 22,000 mile trip
around world to be reported.
De Windt had to come back
At masquerade in costume
At masquerade ball
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
7
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Delaney, A.K.
Date
Page
94/12/17
9
94/12/24
12
95/4/1
3-4
95/4/8
2-4
95/4/15
2-4
95/4/22
2-4
95/4/29
2-4
95/5/6
2-5
95/5/13
95/5/20
2-4
1-3
95/5/27
95/6/1
2
2
95/12/14
95/12/14
95/3/18
96/2/1
96/4/4
96/4/4
96/4/4
97/6/5
Subject
Leaves for trip down below
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (Inland
Passage)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (Inland
Passage, early explorations authorized by Peter the
Great)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (explorations
authorized by Peter the Great)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (explorations
authorized by Peter the Great)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (early history
of Russian Alaska)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (coming of the
miners, etc)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (Mining)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast”
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (Glaciers)
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (transfer from
Russia) (early governing problems)
Everett’s farewell to Judge Delaney
Judge Truitt administers oath of office to Delaney
“Sketches of Alaska and the Pacific Coast” (description
State of Washington; begins trip to Alaska)
An important decision – Delaney’s decision in case of
Bonnifield and Heid vs. Willis Thorp.
Court proceedings, Judge Delaney’s charge to grand jury
Willoughby Clark reinstated (disbarment case)
Alaska Bar Association banquet honors Judge Delaney
Memorial Day Observances – address by Judge Delaney
Alaskan curio collection of Mrs. Delaney
Seattle bankers
Chief cook
Returned from mining claim on Jacobi Island – gold
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
Expects to make annual visit to Juneau and Killisnoo
Takes over drug business
Move to Juneau – druggist and chemist
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
Graduated, druggist, manager, Nelson store
Will manage W. Nelson’s drug store
8
10
2-4
9-11
5-6
6
8
1
Delaney, Mrs. A.K.
Dextar, Horton & Co.
Dickinson, William
Dix, John
Donelley, Andrew
Donskoy, Rev. Vladimir
Doran, J.W., Dr.
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/7
94/12/17
95/1/28
95/1/28
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
1
12
6
10
6
9
7
8
9
7
10
Doty, Charles
94/12/14
7
95/1/21
95/1/28
94/12/24
8
1
11
Has purchased ½ of Lot 2, Block 12 to erect residence from
Philip Starr
Out on prospecting trip
Banquet
Our advertisers
95/1/14
10
At masquerade in costume
Douglas City Hotel
Douglas City Sawmill
(see also Purvis,
Robert)
Douglas, J.D. and Mrs.
8
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Dow, Neal
Downey, James
Dranga, O. A.
Dranga, Olaf A.
Drew, Frank
Date
Page
97/10/16
5
95/1/28
11
97/5/22
5
97/5/15
5
95/6/29
3
Duffy, Barney
Duffy, E.D.
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/14
2
9
10
7
7
9
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/6/8
95/9/28
97/4/3
97/4/10
97/4/10
97/10/17
95/1/21
95/1/7
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/28
95/10/5
95/10/19
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/21
96/6/27
94/12/24
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/17
9
11
1
6
5
1
1
1
5
11
8
5
10
10
12
11
12
12
10
12
6
7
12
9
11
7
4-5
3-4
10
1
8
6
12
12
3
3
Duncan, Robert,
Superintendent, and
Mrs.
Duncan, Robert,
Superintendent.
Duncan, William,
Reverend
Dutcher, C.E.
Ebner, William
Edmonds, M. Mrs.
Eicherly, J.F. and Mrs.
Ellingen, Ed & W.P.
Ellingen, W.P.
Ellingen and Rudolph
Elliott, Henry W.
Ellis, Abe
Emmons, Liet
Erricson, Mrs. O
Evans, Miss C
Evans, William.
Fairfield, Jack
Subject
Obituary: Neal Dow in Portland, Maine
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Rustler from Berner’s Bay
Obituary
Obituary
Yakutat beach sands do not pay (article describing Drew’s
prospect)
Assault with dangerous weapon
Manager, Louvre Restaurant
Ad ., Louvre Restaurant
Ad ., Louvre Restaurant
Ad ., Louvre Restaurant
Daughter born
Ill of pneumonia
Ill of pneumonia
Verses to celebrate birthday
Editorial: Rev. Duncan and Metlatkatla
Objections to mining locations on Annette Island
Passenger on ill-fated Willapa; may have died
Rev. William Duncan’s trouble (nature of Metlakatla)
Rev. William Duncan’s troubles
Views of the Metlakatlans
Cutting logs on Admiralty
Left Juneau on steamer Mexico for Sound
Attended Christmas program St. Ann's
At masquerade party
Mrs., at masquerade party
Collected monies to give to Father John Althoff
Ad., leading contractor
Ad., leading contractor
W.P. , secretary, Fire Association
Ad., Alaska Cigar Factory
Ad., Alaska Cigar Factory
Ad., Alaska Cigar Factory
Ad., Alaska Cigar Factory
Ad., Contractors and Builders
Ad., Contractors and Builders
Our advertisers
Ad., Contractors and Builders
“The Walrus of Bering Sea”, part 1
“The Walrus of Bering Sea”, part 2
Returned from Hoonah Hot Springs
Worker for museum
Supreme Court decision over land.
Obituary
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
441: Grand jury’s report: unlawfully selling liquor
442: Grand jury’s report: unlawfully selling liquor
9
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Fanny
Farrel, William
Finn, William A.
Finnegan, James F.
Fisher, L.B., Miss
Fisher, Thomas
Flannery, David
Fleming, W.M.
Fogg, John M.
Foley, Michael F.
Fountain, O., Mrs.
Fowler
Fox, P.H.
Fremming, Frank
Fremont, Charles
French, C.H.
Frieburg, Anna, Mrs.
Frobese, Mr.
Frobisher, Martin,
Captain (“Sir” Martin)
Fuehr, Chris
Fyfe, Sarah, Miss
Gaddin
Gallager, James & Barney
Galvin, Michael
Gamel, A.H., Attorney
Garside, G.W.
George, T.H.
Germershausen, Gus
Gibson, R.W.
Date
Page
96/6/6
10
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
1-1
94/12/24
10
95/1/28
6
94/12/24
8
95/1/28
7
95/1/14
7
94/12/17
10
94/12/24
12
95/1/28
9
95/1/28
1
95/1/28
7
94/12/24
5
97/10/16
5
94/12/17
8
94/12/17
7
94/12/24
7
95/1/14
7
95/1/21
10
95/1/28
12
95/1/14
9
94/12/24
12
94/12/24
10
95/1/28
9
95/1/28
9
97/7/17
1
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/4/1
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/28
94/12/24
95/1/21
94/12/17
95/1/14
2
3
7
9
10
8
5
8
7
8
95/1/7
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/2/25
95/1/14
3
2
12
10
12
6
7
8
9
Subject
Obituary: native woman
Unlawfully selling liquor
Carrying on retail liquor business without paying tax
Grand jury
Purchased Winterholder’s Restaurant
Obituary: U.S. Marshall – Kodiak
Married Charles Wells by Judge Miller.
Dissolution of partnership (C.S. Tibbits)
Adjutant Post No. 36 GAR
Represents New York Life , Juneau
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Married on 1/16/95 to Anna Frieburg
M.F. Foley sang “Annie Laurie” at party
Sang “Dear Heart We’re Growing Old” at Midwinter Club
Attended Christmas program St. Ann’s
Obituary: Fowler, partner to Silas C. Hamilton
Ad., general merchandise - Douglas
Visitor in courts in Juneau
Ad., general merchandise - Douglas
Ad., general merchandise - Douglas
Ad., general merchandise – Douglas
Ad., general merchandise - Douglas
Newcomer to Juneau on Chilkat
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Giving illustrated lecture on Alaska in Iowa
Married John M. Fogg
Examined diamonds from Mt. Edgecombe and verified
same.
An old time mining excitement
Receiving stolen property
Larceny
Wedding bells for Sarah Fyfe and J. Parker Corbus
Sprinter
Race with MacCauley off
Building house on East Street
Leg injury
Represented Emmons/Nelson in land case
Visited outside, to return in January
Completed map showing horizontal view of Mexican
mine -draughtsmen
Elected treasurer of literary club - charter member
Unlawfully selling liquor
Proprietor, The Casino, sample rooms
Ad., The Casino, sample rooms
Ad., The Casino, sample rooms
Ad., The Casino, sample rooms
Ad., The Casino, sample room
Obituary
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
10
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Gibson, Silas
Gilbert, Chester C. and
Kate, Mrs.
Date
Page
94/12/17
2
95/1/14
9
95/1/21
10
Unlawfully selling liquor
Divorce case
Mrs. at masquerade ball
Gilbert, William
95/1/28
6
Mine in Silver Bow Basin
Glass, Henry
(Commander, U.S.
Navy)
Glave, E.J., Lieutenant
95/6/29
1-3
Naval admiral in Alaska
95/7/13
95/7/20
95/7/27
95/8/3
95/8/10
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/14
97/5/8
97/5/8
97/5/15
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/7
94/1/28
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/28
4
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-2
2
2
2
2
9
12
9
5
5
1
1
1
5
10
8
4
12
3
12
7
9
Beyond Alaska’s Coast Range (author). Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Conclusion
Unlawfully selling liquor
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
396: Smuggling, acquitted
397: Smuggling, acquitted
Ad., bakery
Assistant foreman, Fire Association
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
Mining patent, townsite patent
Bought part Bonanza Mine
Litigation over lot titles in Juneau
Ejection lawsuits proposed over ownership of town lots
They will stand together, mining claims and city lot claims
Recitation, Christmas program
Attended masquerade in costume
Connected with steamer agents Goodall and Perkins
Mining claims from Natt Hilton
On steamer Chilkat for Sound ports
Charter member literary club
By-law committee, Fire Association
Sang in quartet
Mrs. Graff and 2 children arrive. Husband is bookkeeper
for Willis Thorp
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
11
11
12
2
2
2
7
3
7
5
94/12/31
5
Ad., carries choice stock of dry goods
Ad., carries choice stock of dry goods
Ad., carries choice stock of dry goods
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Officer of the day, W.H. Seward Post No. 36 GAR
Unlawfully selling liquor
Advised that carrying on business of brewing beer will
institute criminal proceedings
Complaint filed against
A far-away mine
94/12/17
95/2/25
1
8
Grand jury
Obituary
Gleason, Frank
Gleason, James
Glinger, Matt
Glocker, Alfred
Goldstein, A. (Juneau
pioneer)
Goldstein, B.
Goldstein, Mollie, Miss
Goodall, Edwin, Captain
Gordon, A., Mrs.
Graff, S.M., Mr. & Mrs.
Graham, J.S.
Graham, Thomas
Grainer, L.B.
Grant, Arthur
Gray, Fred
Gray, John
Green, J.C. (Operator,
Omalik Mine)
Guertin, Frank
Gunmenhausen, August
Subject
11
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Gunther, A.
Hahn, Ernesto
Hahn, Peter
Hale, William (U.S.
Deputy Marshal) &
Mrs.
Hall, J. M
Hall, J.M. & Henry
(father of)
Hall, Jacob B.
Hall, Matt
Haltern
Hamilton, C.H.
Hamilton, Silas C.
Hammond, F.C. & Mrs
Hammond, Helen
Hammond, Nora
Hansen, Peter
Hanson, Hans
Harder, Catherina
Harris, J.W.
Harrison, J.N.
Hassen, Ole K.
Haydon, Henry E.
Healey, James, Mr. &
Mrs.
Healey, Mrs. John
Date
Page
94/12/17
2
94/12/24
4
94/12/17
8
94/12/17
12
94/12/24
7
94/12/24
11
95/1/7
12
95/1/14
7
95/1/14
10
95/1/21
9
94/12/17
8
94/12/17
10
94/12/24
7
95/1/7
7
95/1/14
10
97/9/25
6
97/10/23
5
Subject
Assault with dangerous weapon
Died, heavy stockholder in local mining companies
Proprietor, Pioneer Jewelry Store
Ad., Pioneer Jewelry
Ad., Pioneer Jewelry
Ad., Pioneer Jewelry, time pieces
Ad., Pioneer Jewelry
Ad., Pioneer Jewelry
Messr. P. at masquerade party
Ad., Pioneer Jewelry
U.S. Deputy Marshal’s sale
Gave supper
On committee to arrange masquerade ball
U.S. Deputy Marshal’s sale
Mrs. attended masquerade in costume
Obituary
Obituary
94/12/17
97/9/25
95/1/21
95/1/21
1
1
8
9
95/1/28
9
95/3/11
2
97/10/16
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/9/21
1, 5
11
5
7
3
11
11
11
5
4
Grand jury
Funeral of Matt Hall
Plaintiff in land case, vs. Emmons & Nelson
Ad., Secretary and Assistant Manager, North American
Transport and Trading Co.
Ad., Secretary and Assistant Manager, North American
Transport and Trading Co
What Eskimo dogs can do (picture); memorable trip from
Nulato to Dyea
Drowned, Obituary
Attended Christmas party at Nowell’s [entry not found]
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Committee to plan masquerade ball for Fire Department
Charter member literary club
Letter to editor about creation of Board of Trade in Juneau
Attended Christmas party at Nowell’s
Attended Christmas party at Nowell’s
Duet, Christmas program
Obituary
94/12/24
95/1/4
95/1/28
97/3/27
94/12/17
95/1/14
97/5/22
95/8/17
94/12/24
7
9
6
7
2
10
8
1-2
12
Ad., Ferryman
Ad., Ferryman
Ad., Ferryman
Obituary
Malicious injury to property
At masquerade in costume
Obituary
Poem: Legend of Baranof Castle
On steamer Chilkat for Sound ports
94/12/17
4
First white woman at Forty Mile
12
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Healy, J.J., Captain
Date
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/28
Healy, Thomas C.
95/3/25
95/9/14
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
2-3
6
4
2
9
3
3
3
3
7
Heid, J.G., Mrs.
Heinecke, Chris
Henderson, August
Henderson, Samuel
Henry, James
Herbert, E. A.
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/14
95/1/28
95/1/28
95/9/14
94/12/17
10
10
7
6
6
6
7
Hermann, Nija
Hetherington, Mrs.
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/28
94/12/17
7
5
6
5
Hi Chung, 1834-1917
Hilton
Hilton, Natt
Hindle, William
Hodge
Hoenock, L.W., Dr.
97/2/6
96/4/4
95/1/28
94/12/17
96/7/25
96/1/25
1
11
4
2
10
10
Hoff, H., & Mrs.
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/28
97/9/18
95/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/7
95/1/28
95/1/21
5
10
10
12
3
7
4
7
3
10
12
8
8
8
Heart, Hiram
Heckman, J.R.
Hefferin, Nate
Heid, J.G.
Hofstad, Ed
Hofste, H.A., Dr.
Hoggatt, H.E.
Holbrook, Helen
Holden, Ed
Holms, Ole
Page
9
9
12
9
Subject
Offered tourist trip
Ad., Manager, North American Transport and Trading
Co.
Manager, North American Transport and Trading Co.
Manager, North American Transport and Trading Co.
First mail from the Yukon
Wedding bells; married in Seattle and returned to Dyea
Prospector on Stickeen River (Stikine, later spelling)
Obstructing a salmon stream
Visited Hoonah Hot Springs
Attorney, mining claims
Action brought about wages
Application about a patent to Glacier lode claim, silver
Action to recover payment of account
On committee to examine and report on qualifications of
Van Dorn application to bar
At masquerade party with Mrs. Heid
Mrs. at masquerade ball
Chaplain, W.H. Seward Post No. 36, GAR
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
Obituary
On survey party for Takou (Taku) route to headwaters of
Yukon
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Left from Juneau to survey Takou (Taku) Pass
Visiting sister, Mrs. Ivan Barnovsky
Joins husband, Lt. Hetherington; some notoriety regarding
a banker’s death at Yokohama
Juneau’s one Chinaman celebrates
Obituary: 9 month old child of Mrs. Hilton
Prospector from Annette Island (See Goodall & Perkins)
Unlawfully selling liquor
Obituary
The Great Siberian Railway; (he was chief engineer of
proposal to link to Alaska)
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Mrs. attended masquerade in costume
Mrs. attended masquerade in costume
Inspector afloat; seized 98 bottles of champagne
Charter member, literary club
Spent 2 weeks in Sitka
Obituary
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico from Indiana
Charter member literary club
At masquerade party
Received commission as Assistant District Attorney
Left Juneau on steamer Mexico for Sound
Southbound on steamer Mexico
Out on prospecting trip
13
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Howard, John C.
Date
95/1/14
97/7/10
Hoye, C.E., Dr.
Hoyt, William R.,
Honorable
Hub, The (see also Ash,
Harry)
Hubbard, Charles N.
97/4/10
94/12/17
9
7
Ich-kay-ka-ish
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/17
97/2/6
95/1/21
94/12/17
95/1/21
94/12/24
95/1/14
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
96/1/11
12
9
2
10
5
9
3
10
5
10
5
10
7
7
10
12
8
Innocentius [Innokentii]
95/3/11
4-5
95/4/8
95/6/8
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
96/7/25
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/2/4
95/8/24
95/12/21
96/4/18
94/12/24
95/1/28
95/1/7
1
2-3
8
9
7
10
1
6
5
1-2
1
9
11
11
6
95/1/7
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
8
12
8
6
12
10
7
8
7
Hughes, Arthur
Hunter, Allen
Hutchins, Joe
Hutchinson, C., Mrs.
Hyde, Alice, Miss
Hyde, H.
Irwin, John W.
Jackson, Jimmie
Jackson, Sheldon
James (of Koehler &
James)
James, Allen (or Al)
James, E.H.
James, Frank
Page
7
1
Subject
Surgeon, Seward Post No. 36 GAR
An old-timer at rest (death of publisher of first Juneau
newspaper in 1886)
Dr. Hoye to practice medicine in Juneau
Accepted invitation to lecture before Academy of Sciences
Commercial comments
Our advertisers
Larceny
Purloined beer while prisoner
Obituary
On committee for banquet and ball in Douglas
Larceny
At masquerade ball
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Attended masquerade in costume
Attended Christmas program St. Ann’s
Ad., draying – scavenger work
Ad., draying – scavenger work
Ad., draying – scavenger work
Ad., draying – scavenger work
Ad., draying – scavenger work
Obituary
Sitka and the Kaloshi (first seminary for training clergy in
Alaska)
Church of St. Michael (Innokentii, Bishop of Alaska)
Religion of the Aleuts by Innokentii
Plaintiff vs. Takou (Taku) Mining
U.S. Marshal’s sale
U.S. Marshal’s sale vs. Takou (Taku) Mining
Obituary
Commissioner of Education. Museum collection
Our Siberian neighbors
Museum for Sitka
Eskimos of Alaska
Introduction of reindeer, Jackson’s part in
Sheldon Jackson was there
Ad., Koehler & James, extensive stock
Ad., Koehler & James
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler; only passenger so
forced to cook
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler from Chilkat
Ad., mercantile store
Ad., mercantile store
Of Juneau, brother of Allen James
Ad., mercantile store
At masquerade in costume
Happy resident
In charge of social hour
On committee to plan masquerade ball for Fire
Department
14
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
James, G.
Jarman, William
(“Blanket Bill”)
Jenner, Archibald C.
Jenner, Archie
Jewett, H.
Joe, the Baker
Joe’s Restaurant (See also
Winterholder, Joe)
Johns, Anton
Johnson
Johnson & Heid
Johnson, C.E.
Johnson, C.S., Judge, Mrs.
& Messr.
Johnson, G.W. F. & Mrs.
Johnson, Richard
Jones, Charley
Jones, L.F., Reverend
Jordan, David Starr
Jorgenson, J.P.
Date
Page
94/12/24
5
96/2/29
6-7
95/48/7
95/12/7
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
94/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
97/4/10
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/21
5
5
8
8
10
8
12
7
11
2
7
7
11
5
3
3
3
3
8
1
3
8
9
10
8
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/28
97/9/4
95/1/28
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/17
95/1/21
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/28
95/1/28
97/5/15
97/7/10
97/7/17
97/7/24
97/8/28
95/1/28
95/1/14
95/1/21
10
1
7
1
6
10
12
3
12
8
3
4
7
1
1
1
1
1
7
8
12
Subject
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Romance in Real Life. Prisoner of the Indian. From “The
Siwash”.
Obituary
Suicide
Paymaster of Pinta left Juneau
Arrived back in Juneau
Open house for friends
Ad.
Commercial comments
Ad.
Our advertisers
Proprietor of general merchandise store
Ad., dealer, general merchandise store
Ad., dealer, general merchandise store
Ad., dealer, general merchandise store
Obituary: Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Johnson
Attorneys, mining claims
Action brought about wages
Application about a patent to Glacier Lode claim, silver
Action to recover payment of account
In charge of social hour
Mrs. C.S. arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Charter member literary club
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Sold interest in old wharf to Captain Carrol
Mrs. at masquerade party
Ex-U.S. District Attorney represented plaintiff Haltern,
land case
At masquerade ball
Spoke on poet Burns’ (i.e.Robert Burns)
Sang at Midwinter Club
Oath administered to C.S. Johnson as Judge
Coronet solo
At masquerade party
Assistant hoseman, Fire Association
Unlawfully selling liquor
Arrived in Juneau on Mexico
Tree placed in Mission church (by Rev. and Mrs.)
Charter member literary club and first vice-president
To preach at log cabin church
Lecturer
Habits of seals
Lecture “To Protect the Seals”
The seals will be branded; conservationist goes to Pribilofs
Editorial on Dr. Jordan’s work with sealing [seals]
Branding the seals
Foreman, Fire Company
To build flume for water supply
Foreman, Fire Company
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Joyce, James
Joyce, William
Juneau City Hotel (see
also Miller, George)
Juneau Draying Co. (see
also Ross, A.M.)
Juneau Ferry &
Navigation Co.
Juneau Trading Co.
Juneau, Joe
Jurgens, Frank
Kacha-tooch-tokich
(Swivel Sophia)
Kah-Klo-a (Indian doctor)
Kami, Y. Kawa
Kane, Francis
Kane, Frank
Kane, Karl
Kane’s Hall
Kashevaroff, Theodore
W.
Kaufman, G
Kaufman, L. G.
Keller, S.A.
Kelly, W.A.
Date
Page
95/1/7
8
95/1/14
8
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
7
94/12/17
12
94/12/24
8
94/12/24
9
94/12/24
11
Subject
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler
Passenger on steamer Rustler
425: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
424: Unlawfully selling liquor
[Ad.]
Commercial comments
Ad.
Our advertisers
Our advertisers
95/1/21
12
Ad.
94/12/17
94/12/24
96/10/31
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/28
12
10
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2
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10
Commericial comments
Ad.
An Alaskan pioneer robbed
Acquitted of larceny
Convicted of receiving stolen property
Sees phantom ship at Haines Mission
95/2/4
95/2/11
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
96/10/24
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2-3
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Takou (Taku) potlatch (part I)
Takou (Taku) potlatch (part II)
Ad., Japanese Bazaar and commercial comments
Ad., Japanese Bazaar
Ad., Japanese Bazaar
Ad., Japanese Bazaar
Ad., Japanese Bazaar
Ad., Japanese Bazaar
Obituary: Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kane
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Fishing boat broken by winds. Masquerade at Kane’s Hall
Guest of U.S. Marshal Hale at dinner
Place of Burns’ (Bobbie, i.e. Robert Burns) birthday party
Goes to Juneau to work in Searchlight office
Ad., New York Store
Ad., New York Store
Ad., New York Store
Ad., New York Store
Charter member literary club
Composing march
At masquerade in costume
Violin sold
Teacher
Charter member literary club and elected 2nd vicepresident
Recited and sang in quartet
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
16
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Kelsey, F.D. & Anna A.,
Mrs.
Kemp, James
Kennedy, Dan
Kerin, Thomas
King, Sadie
Kjellman, William A.
Kline, John
Klok-shake-ish, Indian
Chief
Koehler & James
(Business)
Koehler, Karl
Kohn, Sam
Komentaros, P.
Kooklin
Koosher, J.C., Dr.
Korhonan
Korn, Walter
Kosuth
Kosuth, Mrs.
Kruzner, John
Kuback, Mrs. L.
Kuh-hahla-tloo-ut
Date
Page
94/12/17
3
Subject
Attorney, action to recover damage
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
97/2/13
3
7
7
5
5
10
12
8
Attorney, action to recover for services
Assistant district attorney
Motion for A.C. Van Dorn to be admitted to bar
Filed complaint against Gray
Represents mining claim
Mrs. at masquerade ball
Transferred interest in Juneau Electric to Anna A. Kelsey
Obituary
94/12/17
97/3/20
94/12/24
96/2/1
95/1/14
95/3/25
1
3
5
7
9
5
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/28
95/1/28
94/12/24
7
12
8
11
8
12
11
4
10
11
7
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/14
96/10/3
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
96/10/3
95/1/14
97/9/25
97/9/25
96/1/28
95/1/14
95/3/25
2
2
10
7
12
9
3
11
7
10
12
8
9
2
1
5
10
1
Grand jury
Obituary
Duet, Christmas program
Norwegian fishing station (proposed)
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
An attempted murder
Ad.
Ad., extensive stock
Ad., extensive stock
Ad., extensive stock
Ad., mercantile
Ad., good stock
Ad.,
Award of merit for display
Merchandise arrived
Ad., Koehler & James
On committee to plan masquerade ball for Fire
Department
421: Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Attended masquerade in costume
Obituary: Indian man
Druggist and chemist
Druggist and chemist, well-regulated store
Charter member, literary club
Ad., Druggist & Pharmacist
Ad., Druggist & Pharmacist
Ad., Druggist & Pharmacist
Ad., Druggist & Pharmacist
Obituary: Infant daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Henry Korhonan
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
Obituary: Woman named Kosuth from Skagway
He shot to kill. Murdered by George Buchanan.
Obituary
At masquerade in costume
Slavery among the Thlingits. (Also portrait)
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Kyrage, George & Mrs.
Date
Page
94/12/17
3
94/12/17
7
94/12/1
12
94/12/24
5
94/12/24
9
95/1/7
8
95/1/14
10
95/1/21
11
95/1/28
11
94/12/17
3
95/1/7
4
Subject
Action over promissory note
Ad., Central House
Proprietor, Central House
Proprietor, Central House
Ad, Proprietor par excellence, caterer
Ad, Proprietor par excellence, caterer
Mrs. attended masquerade in costume
Ad., Central House
Ad., Central House
Fornication
U.S. Land Office
95/1/14
94/12/24
95/1/28
94/12/24
95/1/14
9
12
6
5
10
Laughlin, Miss
Leach, Mrs. E.M.
Leonard, John
94/12/24
94/12/17
95/1/28
5
7
7
New arrival to Juneau on Chilkat
On steamer Chilkat to Sound ports
Arrived from Berner’s Bay on Rustler
M. attended Christmas party at St. Ann’s
Attended masquerade party, Mrs. M. in costume, Mat.
without mask
Recitation, Christmas program
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Mining claim
Leonhardt, S.C., Dr.
94/12/24
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7
2
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/28
3
9
10
7
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94/12/17
95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/28
95/1/28
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95/1/14
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95/1/21
95/1/21
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12
6
1
5
9
10
6
7
12
3
8
7
10
11
2
2
1
Laflin, Patrick
Lamoreaux,
Commissioner
Lamoure, F.O.
Larue, Gus
Lascos, August
Laughlin, M.
Leroy, F.
Levy Brothers (Business)
(Louis & Ralph)
Levy, Louis & Ralph
(Clarify who did what
for all these entries)
Lewis, R.F.
Lidner, P.J.
Lilystrand, Mr. & Mrs. A.
Loftus, Mrs. Ed C.
Long, Alex
Lopp, W.T.
On committee to plan masquerade ball for Fire
Department
Steamer crossed over to Juneau to take him to treat patient
at the ATGM Co.
Nominated to membership in literary club
Delivered Duncan family baby girl
Attended masquerade in costume
Lectured and sang in quartet at Midwinter Club
At masquerade party
Commercial comments
Ad.
Louis, Grand jury
L. attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Ad, Levy Bros., Yukon outfitter
Ralph at masquerade in costume
Louis goes below on steamer Topeka
Mrs. Louis gave recitation
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Water system Juneau
Water system inadequate
Writing in Engineering & Mining Journal
Mrs. at masquerade ball, fancy costume
Surprise party at home
Manager, Golden Gate Mine
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Introduction of reindeer, Lopp’s part in
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Louvre, The (See also
Duffy, E.D.)
Lovely, Miss
Lovely, Mrs. A
Luccky, Miss D.
Lutes
Lylistrand, A.
Lynch, Annie
Lynch, Fred
Lynch, M., Mr. & Mrs.
Lynch, P. & Mrs. M.
MacDonald, W. E.
MacDougal Southwick
Co.
Mackay, John
Madison, Frank
Malony, Frank Master
Malony, J.F.
Malony, John F.
Manning, W.T.
Marks, A.
Martin, Ike
Mathes, J.W.
Matt, the baker
Matthews, Sam
Matthus, J.D.
Mattox, Bob
Mayflower Billiard and
Reading Room (See
also Berry, F.M.)
Date
Page
94/12/24
10
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11
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5
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5
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12
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9
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8
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2
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5
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3
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10
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5
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3
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95/1/14
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94/12/24
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95/1/28
94/12/17
94/12/24
97/7/3
94/12/24
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Subject
Ad.
Our advertisers
Recitation at Christmas program
Attended Christmas party at St. Ann’s
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Takeover of Bennett Mine
Developing Aurora Ledge
Unlawfully selling liquor
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Duet, Christmas program
Unlawfully selling liquor
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Unlawfully selling liquor
At masquerade ball
Surveyor, left Juneau to survey Takou (Taku) Passage
Our advertisers
Arrived Juneau on Rustler from Chilkat
Arrived in open boat – old residence
Attended Christmas party [entry not found]
Recitation, Christmas program
Attorney, mining claims
Regards patent to Glacier lode
Claims, silver
Action to recover damages
Action to recover for services
Committee to examine and report on qualifications of Van
Dorn application to bar.
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Declined appointment as town trustee
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Groomsman at Wells’ and Fisher’s wedding
At masquerade party
Committee on by-laws for Fire Association
Passenger on Topeka for Sitka
Unlawfully selling liquor
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Obituary: Mathes of Boise, Idaho
Ad.
Ad., good cakes
Owner of gold nugget scarf pins
Unlawfully selling liquor
Opens second-hand store
396: Smuggling, not found [guilty]
397: Smuggling, not found [guilty]
Commercial comments
Ad.
Ad.
Our advertisers
19
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
McAllep, J.W., Captain
McArthur, H.
McAulay, J.
McCauley, J.S.
McConnell, J.
McCormack, John
McCullough
McCullough, A.J.
McCully, Johnnie
McCully, Thomas
McDonald, August
McDonald, James
McGillvary, Mrs.
McGonicle, C.
McKay, J.D.
McLain, John
McLaughlin, Jack
McLaughlin, John
McLennan, Dan
McLernon, William
McMahan, Sylvester
McManus, T.D.
McNair, W.H.
McNamee, Tom
McNealis, Ed
McNeill, J. M.
McPherson, John
Meehan, William
Date
Page
94/12/24
12
95/1/14
7
95/1/14
9
95/1/21
10
95/1/28
12
95/1/28
6
95/1/21
7
95/1/28
8
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
9
94/12/24
10
94/12/14
12
95/1/28
6
95/10/5
7
95/1/14
9
96/1/11
8
95/1/14
7
94/12/24
8
95/7/20
7
6
95/1/21
10
94/12/24
12
95/1/14
8
95/1/28
6
94/12/17
3
94/12/17
3
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2
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2
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3
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10
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1
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10
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12
94/12/24
6
94/12/24
11
95/1/7
12
94/12/17
1
94/12/17
1
95/1/28
7
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10
94/12/17
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7
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8
Subject
Captain, steamer Chilkat
Steamer Chilkat master
Brought Chilkat into Juneau
Ad., for steamer Chilkat
Ad., for steamer Chilkat
Prepared banquet at Robert Burns’ birthday party
On committee for banquet and ball in Douglas
Southbound on steamer Mexico
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Sprinter
Foot race declared off; MaCaulley champion
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
On steamer Mexico
Obituary: 4 yr. old son of Thomas McCullough
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
Obituary: infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCully
Senior vice-commander, Post No. 36, GAR
In from Windfall Creek, work on quartz claim
Death of James McDonald (killed by bear)
Obituary
At masquerade ball
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Rented the Palace Billiard Hall
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
441: Unlawfully selling liquor
442: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Selling liquor to Indians
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Return from Berner’s Bay, report of mining
Contemplates trip to California
Business trip to San Francisco
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Grand jury
Ad., general merchandise and groceries
Ad., general merchandise and groceries
Ad., general merchandise and groceries
Ad., general merchandise and groceries
Ad., general merchandise and groceries
Grand jury
Grand jury
Mining claim
Guest of U.S. Marshal Hale at dinner
Returned from Hoonah Hot Springs
Passenger on Rustler
Mining claim
Building house
On committee for banquet ball in Douglas
Arrived from SumDum – 30 day trip
Returned from prospecting trip. Out again with Doty and
Holms
20
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Meier, Alois
Mellen, H.W., Judge &
Mrs.
Meyer
Meyer, A.A.
Mikala, John
Miles, Z.C. Co.
Miller, A.S.
Miller, G.F.
Miller, George
Miller, Joaquin
Miller, John M.
Millmore, Ida M.
Millow, William
Mills, Sanford
Mills, W.P.
Mollie
Moon, Silas
Mooney, Thomas
Moore, Benjamin P.,
Honorable
Moore, William, Captain
Moran, Ed
Morse, Charles
Date
Page
95/1/14
7
94/12/17
7
94/12/17
11
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12
94/12/24
7
94/12/24
8
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3
95/1/7
8
95/1/14
9
94/12/17
6
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2
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2
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2
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4
96/4/11
10
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11
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12
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2
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2
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10
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12
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12
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5
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7
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8
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9
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8
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10
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6
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11
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7
95/1/28
11
97/9/4
1-2
96/8/1
6
97/4/10
6
94/12/17
10
95/1/7
8
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7
95/1/28
9
96/3/21
6
95/3/18
9
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
7
Subject
Past Commander Post No. 36 GAR
Commissioner
Attended Christmas party at Nowell’s. Mrs. played piano.
Visited Douglas City
Mrs. will spend winter in California
Married Charles Wells and Miss L.B. Fisher
Nominated for membership in literary club
Left Juneau for Sound ports
Heard divorce case of Kate and Chester Gilbert
Deputy under Mr. Porter
399: Larceny
400: Forgery
401: Larceny
Special deputy. Porter’s clerk
Obituary
Ad., dealers in tinware
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Messr. G. at masquerade party
Masquerade ball for Fire Department
Ad., Juneau City Hotel
Dinner, Juneau City hotel, proprietor
Committee on arrangements for new year’s eve ball
Ad., Juneau City Hotel
Ad., Juneau People’s Market
Ad., Juneau City Hotel
Ad., Juneau People’s Market
Ad., Juneau People’s Market
Ad., Juneau People’s Market
Ad., Juneau People’s Market
Ad., Juneau City Hotel
Author of “Over the Chilkoot Pass”
Obituary
Obituary
Caterer
Catered dinner at Fireman’s Ball
Sergeant Major, Post No. 36, GAR
Put new planing machine in sawmill
Obituary: An Indian woman and her daughter
Indian boy kidnapped
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Collector of customs
96/1/25
96/2/1
From Seattle to Circle City. New transportation company
Victoria (B.C.) wants the Yukon trade. New transportation
company to the Yukon
Selling liquor to Indians
421: Unlawfully selling liquor
422: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Rented Palace Billiard Hall to J.D. McKay
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/14
7
6-7
2
2
2
7
21
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Mulcahy, William and
Mrs.
Munroe, C.
Munroe, Kirk
Murry, M.W.
Nado, L.
Napp, J.D.
Nash, A.M., Prof.
Neil, John
Nelson, Martin
Nelson, Otto
Nelson, R.P. and Mrs.
Nelson, William
Nestler, Frank and Mrs.
New York Store (See also
Kaufman, G.)
Newman, L.M.
Nichols, Mrs.
Northern Trading
Company
Northrup, Mrs. Maggie
Nowell, F.D.
Nowell, Florence
Nowell, Fred
Date
95/1/21
Page
12
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/1/14
95/6/15
94/12/17
95/1/28
94/12/24
94/12/17
95/1/21
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/28
94/12/17
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/28
95/1/28
95/1/21
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94/12/24
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10
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12
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11
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5
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10
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11
10
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12
11
96/12/12
4
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3
9
11
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7
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10
11
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5
Subject
Passengers on Mexico
At masquerade party
Author of “The Fur Seal’s Tooth”
Action to recover payment of account
C.S. Johnson interest in old wharf from Martin W. Murry
Bought 5/8 of mine
At masquerade in costume
Obituary
Returned from Hoonah Hot Springs
Arrived from Berner’s Bay on steamer Rustler
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
District Court case Haltern vs. Emmons and Nelson
Attended Christmas party at Nowell’s
Ad., Post Office Store
Ad., Post Office Store
Ad., Post Office Store
Ad., Post Office Store
Returned from Berner’s Bay with report of mining
Applied for town trustee
Turned store over to J.W. Doran, Manager
Juneau Fire Association by –law committee
Left for Berner’s Bay on Rustler
Hired J.W. Dorn to run drugstore
Sold Lot # 6, Block F, to J.W. Price
Mrs. at masquerade ball
Ad., Look for Christmas announcements
Commercial comments
Ad.
Of Seattle, reputation carrying food stock of groceries in
Sound
Complete stock of groceries for Puget Sound
On steamer Chilkat with children to Sound ports
Our advertisers
Obituary
Return from Berner’s Bay. Report of mining activity
Entertained friends
Host, Christmas party [entry not found]
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Community reception for masquerade ball for Fire
Department
Arrived Juneau on steamer Rustler from Chilkat
Passenger on Rustler
Manager of Berner’s Bay Mining
Operates mining supply store
Arrived from Berner’s Bay
Duet, Christmas program
Duet, Christmas program
22
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Nowell, Mrs. F.D.
Date
Page
94/12/24
5
Nowell, Thomas S.
96/5/23
96/6/6
96/6/20
7
8
8
Nowell, Willis
94/12/24
95/1/28
96/3/21
5
6
9
Noyes, Al
94/12/17
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/17
97/9/18
95/1/7
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/28
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94/12/17
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Noyes, Emma C.
Nydall, Charles
O’Reilly, John, Professor
Occidental Hotel (See
also Orton, Morris)
Ogilvie, William,
Professor
Ohman, Oscar
Olds, Jack
Olds, John, Mrs.
Oleson, Ole
Oleson, Ole
Oleson, Ole
Oleson, Ole
Opera House Saloon
Opera House Sample and
Club Room
Orton, Morris
Oswald, Charles
Ott, Emil J.
Paddock, Mr. & Mrs.
Paddock, William H.
Palander, Captain
Parrish, Olive
Subject
Hostess, Christmas party. Attended Christmas program at
St. Ann’s
Works for getting delegate to Congress
Editorial about Nowell and Eugene C. Stahl
Nowell’s work in getting a Congressional delegate for
Alaska
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Passenger on steamer Rustler
A musical entertainment
Completed cottage at Franklin and Fourth
Returned to Juneau on Chilkat
Regarding patent on Glacier lode claim – sliver
Case of Silver Queen Mining Company vs. Emma Noyes
Obituary
Furnished music for a dinner party
Ad.
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Surveyor, Forty Mile - Yukon
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Surveying expedition – Takou (Taku) Valley
Unlawfully selling liquor
Son of Mrs. John Olds
Writes from California. Son’s health improving.
Ad., Occidental Hotel
In England
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
Obituary
Obituary
Obituary
Newly decorated
Ad, presided over by Winn Brothers
Ad.
Host, Occidental popular hostelry
Host, Occidental popular hostelry
Ad., Occidental popular hostelry
Ad., Occidental popular hostelry
Heard from John Olds, England
Ad., merchant tailor
Ad., merchant tailor
Ad., merchant tailor
Ad., merchant tailor
Ad., merchant tailor
Ad., merchant tailor
Ad., merchant tailor
Reception committee for masquerade ball
Gave Christmas dinner
Married Annie Takooch
Frozen up on Arctic coast in 1878
Duet, Christmas program
23
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Patten, James
Pearl, John
Date
Page
94/12/24
8
96/7/4
10
96/1/11
6
Peary, Lieutenant
97/6/26
1
Pease, Miss Jennie
Pease, Miss Jennie and
Miss Effie
97/2/6
95/1/14
6
10
Obituary
Attended masquerade in costume
Pedlar, W.C.
94/12/24
12
95/1/7
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
97/11/6
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/21
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/21
94/12/17
95/1/7
95/1/7
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95/3/25
95/5/27
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95/7/13
4
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6
6
6
Deputy Collector, Internal Revenue, on steamer Chilkat
for Sound ports
Name added to roll of charter member of literary club
Commercial comments
Ad.
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Obituary
Attended Christmas program St. Ann’s
Duet, Christmas program
Returned Juneau on Chilkat
Ad.
Ad.
On committee for banquet and ball, Douglas
Grand jury
Kris Kringle at Christmas party
Hoseman, Fire Association
Editorial on case of Porter, ex-Marshal
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marshal
Left Juneau on Mexico for Sound ports on Friday
Mexico first steamer in Juneau arriving from Sitka on
Tuesday
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marshal
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marshal
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marshal
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marshal
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marshal, case of
embezzlement
Editorial on resolution of embezzlement case
Editorial criticizing Porter, ex-Marsh
Editorial on court corruption
Editorial on court corruption
Editorial on case of Porter, ex-Marshal
Commercial Comments
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Arrived Juneau from Berner’s Bay on steamer Rustler
People’s Meat Market
(See also Miller,
George)
Peterson, John
Peterson, Mrs. P.
Peterson, V.
Pierce, J. and Mrs.
Pioneer Jewelry Store
(See also Hahn, Peter)
Pollock, J.D.
Pond, E. Percy
Porter, Orville T (U.S.
Marshal)
Post Office Store
Powers, James
95/8/31
95/12/14
96/9/5
96/12/12
97/12/4
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/28
Subject
In from Windfall Creed and quartz claim
His body recovered (killed by slide at Juneau Mining and
Milling Company in Silver Bow Basin)
Obituary: Buried ‘neath an avalanche
Arctic exploration (expedition to the North Pole)
sponsored by the American Geographical Society and
the American Museum of Natural History)
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Pracht, Max
Date
Page
94/12/24
10
95/9/21
4
97/5/22
95/6/1
1
4-5
95/1/28
97/8/21
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
95/1/29
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
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95/1/14
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97/6/12
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8
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
10
12
Reed, W.F.
Ripinsky, Sol, Colonel
95/1/28
94/12/24
94/12/24
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10
10
Roberts, Captain
Roberts, J.R.
94/12/24
95/9/28
12
2
Rocco, P.
Rockwell, Charles H.,
Lieut.- Com.
Rogers, C.D., Honorable
Rogers, Guy P.
Rogers, R.C.
Ross, A., Mr. and Mrs.
95/1/7
95/7/13
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2
94/12/17
95/1/28
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/24
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Prevost, J.L., Reverend
Price, J.W.
Price, Oliver
Price, T.C.
Primage, Chris
Purvis, Robert
Quadras, Marion
Ragley, Max, Dr., U.S.
Navy
Rawn, J.M.
Ross, A.M.
Subject
Former collector of Customs for alaska. Now Financial
Secretary of the American Protective Tariff League
Former collector of Customs, Alaska, is now at
Manchester, England.
with [check this] application for governorship
From a mission on the Yukon (Fort Adams), work among
the Indians
Purchased Lot #6, Block from William Nelson
Obituary
Opened tin shop
Ad., tinner and sheet iron worker
Ad., tinner and sheet iron worker
Ad., tinner and sheet iron worker
Assistant hydrant man
Ad., tinner and sheet iron worker
Giving intoxicating liquor to Indians
Supplier of building materials
Ad., lumber and building materials
Ad., Douglas City Sawmill
Coal house blown over by wind
Ad., Douglas City Sawmill
Ad., Douglas City Sawmill
Obituary
Visiting from Sitka
Ad., Alaska Candy Factory
Ad., Candy manufacturer, toy stock
Ad., Alaska candy manufacturer, toy stock, Christmas
trees
Ad., Alaska candy manufacturer, toy stock, Christmas
trees
Ad., former owner of Central House
Owns store. On steamer Chilkat for Chilkat
Arrived Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Arrived Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Merchandise arrived on January 26
Large ship moored about one and half miles from trading
post
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
J.R. Roberts, businessman buys property in Juneau. Mt.
Roberts named for him.
Left on steamer Mexico for Sound ports
Naval Administration in Alaska. Executive officer of the
Jamestown.
Guest of Marshal Hale at dinner
Visiting friends in Sitka
Register of land office in Sitka
Attended Christmas party at Nowell’s
Ad., Juneau Draying Company
Ad., Juneau Draying Company
Our advertisers
25
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Ross, John C. and Mrs.
Rowe, Peter Trimble,
Right Reverend
Date
Page
95/1/14
9
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9
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95/12/14
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9
Subject
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
On committee for banquet and ball
To leave for Yukon gold fields
Consecration of new Bishop
Alaska’s first Episcopal Bishop
Roza, Ben
96/11/21
5
Rudolph
Sandstone, O.L.
94/12/24
95/1/7
94/12/7
95/1/28
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/14
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8
12
2
2
11
11
12
5
Saunders, Henry
Sawyer, Etta
Scarth, M.B.
97/5/29
96/2/22
94/12/17
4
9
7
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/21
94/12/24
95/1/28
97/11/6
95/1/14
95/1/21
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95/12/7
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Died while in search of gold. Portuguese stowaway on
whaling ship
Ad., contractor and builder, Ellingen and Rudolph
Ad., contractor and builder, Ellingen and Rudolph
Takeover of the Bennett Mine
Developing Aurora Ledge
On steamer Chilkat to Sound ports
409: Mayhem
410: Assault with dangerous weapon
Ad., painter and decorator
Our advertisers
Ad., painter and decorator
Patent to Juneau townsite. Mining patent vs. townsite
patent.
Obituary
Obituary
On survey party for Takou (Taku) route to headwaters of
the Yukon
Left Juneau to survey Takou (Taku) Pass
Larceny
Mrs. arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
In accident in Seattle
Leader of expeditions
Arrived from Berner’s Bay on Rustler
Drafts paid
Wrote article “Arctic Slope”
Wrote article “Arctic Slope”
Attended masquerade in costume
Boy declared innocent in trial for murder
Takou (Taku) Potlatch, part I
Takou (Taku) Potlatch, part II
Chief Shakes to give potlatch at Wrangel. Canoes are
“Brown Bear” and “Blackfish”
Obituary
Junior vice-commander, Post No. 36 GAR
Vice-president trans-Mississippi Congress
Annual report
In Washington D.C. to pass legislation for Alaska
Needed legislation for Alaska (editorial)
Legislation for Alaska (proposed)
Editorial regarding mail routes
“He would not pay the note”, Governor deals with a case
involving George Snow’s debt to an Indian
Governor’s report on churches’ and missions’ locations
and accomplishments, etc.
Runkle, Mr.
Ruth, G.
Sah-koo-yeh
Sanders, George
Schell, Hiram and Mrs.
Schumacher, Emil
Schwatka, Lieutenant
Scott, George
Scovel, Sylvester
Seebohm, Henry
Selix, J.
Shake (Indian boy)
Shakes (Indian Chief)
Shak-Wa-Naghk
Shannon, George
Sheakley, James
(Governor)
96/1/4
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Sheets, Annie, Miss
Shelp, Archie
Shergen, William
Shoo-ah-teen
Shotter, Maggie
Shumakoff, Constantine
Shu-tla, Anna
Sing, Sam
Skun-doo-ooh
Slater, J.S.
Smith, B.M.
Smith, James
Smith, T., Mr. and Mrs.
Sokoloff, Alexis,
Reverend
Soper, T.D.
Spence, John
St. Cyr, George
Stanton, William
Starr, Philip
Startsoff, Peter
Stellar, George
Stelling, J.
Steltz, Louis
Stewart, Harry
Straven and Laughlin
Straven, T.B.
Stubbins, William
Sullivan, Roman and
Mrs.
Swanson, Oscar
Date
Page
95/1/7
6
94/12/17
2
95/1/28
9
95/2/4
2
94/12/24
5
95/3/4
11
96/2/1
12
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3
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9
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
7
95/1/7
94/12/24
95/1/28
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/24
95/1/28
94/12/24
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8
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12
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95/1/21
95/1/28
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7
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94/12/24
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95/5/6
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94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
94/12/17
95/1/21
95/1/28
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Subject
Assisted Reverend and Mrs. Warner at tea
427, 429: Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Going to Juneau to start Russian bath house
Wife of chief, presides over Takou (Taku) Potlatch feast
Duet, Christmas program
Obituary
Obituary
Unlawfully selling liquor
Opened restaurant next door to post office
Convicted of manslaughter
Played Santa Claus
Nominated for membership in literary club as charter
member
Alaska representative, General Electric Company
Sang at club
Charter member literary club
Ad., Agent at Juneau General Electric Company (2 entries)
Foreman, Company No. 2, Fire Association
Trouble, power system
Collector for Electric Light Company
Came in from Windfall Creek. Work on quartz claim
Quartz claim on Schultz Gulch
Passenger on Chilkat for Juneau
Sitka and the Kaloski. Brings icon
Passenger on Rustler
On committee for banquet and ball, Douglas
Piper at Burns (i.e. Robert Burns) birthday party
On survey party for Takou (Taku) route to headwaters of
Yukon arrived on steamer Mexico
Left Juneau to survey Takou (Taku) Pass
In from prospecting on Admiralty Island
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Administrator of estate of R. Dixon
Sold ½ of lot 2 bk. 12 Charles Doty
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Action to recover mining claims
Arrived Juneau on Chilkat
In from prospecting trip
Obituary
Ad., machine and steam fitting shop
Ad., machine and steam fitting shop
Ad., machine and steam fitting shop
Ad., machine and steam fitting shop
Ad., machine and steam fitting shop
Hydrant man, Fire Association
In charge of social dance
Mrs. at masquerade ball
Arrived from Juneau to visit Sitka
Unlawfully selling liquor
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Swineford, Alfred P.
Swineford, C.A.
Sylvers, Nick
Sylvestor, E.O.
Tah-ka (Indian chief)
Take
Tak-ke
Takooch, Annie
Takou (Taku) Mining and
Milling Company
Taksha
Talbot, Arthur
Tam-Tam
Taylor, Lytton, U.S.
District Attorney, and
Mrs.
Theakston, A.K., Dr.
Thomas, Arthur
Thompson, James
Thoney, J.
Thorne and Wallartd
Thorp, Edward
Thorp, Willis, and Mrs.
Three-Fingered Charlie
Thurman, H. Van F.
Tibbits, C.E. and Mrs.
Timmins, Jack
Timmins, John
Timmins, Mrs. John
Tla-koo-yel-lee
Date
95/6/1
Page
1
95/7/6
6
95/2/18
94/12/17
94/12/17
95/1/28
95/1/7
95/2/4
95/2/11
95/11/30
94/12/17
95/1/7
94/12/17
9
9
6
7
3
1-2
2-3
3
2
6
8
95/11/30
95/6/29
95/1/7
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/7
95/1/21
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
94/12/24
97/7/10
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
95/1/28
95/1/7
95/1/21
94/12/17
97/3/27
94/12/24
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/11/30
95/11/30
95/1/21
95/1/28
95/1/14
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/17
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Subject
Ex-Governor Swineford visits Alaska (photo and list of his
accomplishments)
Ex-Governor Swineford and Juneau townsite controversy,
editorial
Obituary
Visited Hoonah hot springs
Editor and proprietor of the Alaska Searchlight
Recitation
Elected secretary of literary club and is a charter member
Takou (Taku) Potlatch, part I
Takou (Taku) Potlatch, part II
His Life to Pay the Penalty; account of murder
Convicted of murder
Married William H. Paddock
U.S. Marshal’s sale
Wife of Take in His Life to Pay the Penalty
Obituary
Native died eating porcupine
Advice for trying cases
Accountant, Porter and Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. to Tennessee. Child ill
Mr. arrived back in Juneau on Mexico
Absent from office
Chosen for membership in literary club. Charter member
To devote full time to profession
Moved to new offices
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Obituary
Pleased to meet friends at the “Club”
Ad., The Club
Ad., The Club
Ad., The Club
Ad., The Club
Ad., The Club
421: Unlawfully selling liquor
Takes 200 cattle to Yukon for beef
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Mexico
Returned to Juneau on steamer Mexico
S.M. Graff is bookkeeper for W. Thorp
His life to pay the penalty; aka Tla-koo-yel-lee
Editorial on the trial of Three-Fingered Charlie
Writer for the “Mining Review”
Dissolution of partnership with Thomas Fisher
Mrs. at masquerade in costume
Recitation at Christmas program
Business manager of the “Alaska Searchlight”
Attended Christmas program at St. Ann’s
Found guilty of murder; also known as Three-Fingered
Charlie
28
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Toomey, Mike
Turnner, Major
Turner, William F.
Unknown
Date
Page
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
2
94/12/24
8
94/12/17
1-3
94/12/17
10
95/1/28
6
95/1/28
8
95/12/7
14
95/12/14
10
96/4/4
9
96/2/29
8
96/1/25
9
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
96/9/26
96/12/12
96/12/19
97/2/6
97/2/27
97/6/12
6
6
5
6
5
2
Unknown
Utterback, R.A.
Utterback, W.D.
Valentine, Emery
97/11/27
94/12/24
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/24
95/1/7
95/1/14
95/1/21
95/1/21
5
12
11
12
11
12
10
12
10
94/12/17
94/12/24
94/12/24
97/9/25
97/4/10
94/12/17
12
10
11
1
5
7
95/1/7
95/1/21
3
12
Commercial comments
Ad.
Our advertisers
Obituary
And daughter Alice left on Topeka for Sound
Bookkeeper at Behrends. made application to Bar
Association, District of Alaska
Charter member, literary club
Secretary, Company No. 2 Fire Association
95/1/21
95/1/14
94/12/17
94/12/17
94/12/17
12
8
9
3
7
Arrived in open boat
Passenger on Rustler
Visited Hoonah Hot Springs
Action over promissory note
Moved to Douglas City
Towers, F.
Truitt, Warren, Judge,
U.S., District Court,
Alaska
Valentine, K., Mrs. and
Emery
Valentine’s Jewelry Store
Van Buren, Alvah
Van Doren, Mrs. A.C.
Van Dorn, A.C.
Vanburen, F.
Vegg, D.
Visalia, Antione
Von Gunther, A.
Von Gunther, Dr.
Subject
Convicted of selling liquor to Indians
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Returned from visit to England
District Court adjourned
Attended supper of U.S. Marshal Hale
Passenger on steamer Mexico
Southbound passenger on Mexico
Report of grand jury; an appeal to Judge Truitt for charges
Editorial on Truitt and Delaney
Obituary
Obituary
Obituar: Oldest woman in Alaska. Grandmother of wife of
Kahshakes
Obituary: Native employee of Treadwell Co.
Obituary: Man from Whitefish, Montana
Obituary: 5 deaths for 1896 at Sitka Mission Hospital
Obituary: Death of a Native in Ketchikan
Obituary: Indian killed at Mexican mine.
Obituary: Child found aboard wreckage of schooner Gen.
Seglin
Obituary: Two men drowned in Takou
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Manager, Pacific Meat Market
Ad., Jewelry store
Ad., Jewelry store
Ad., Jewelry store
Mrs. at masquerade party
Treasurer of Fire Association and committee on by-laws
At masquerade ball
29
Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Wacher, D.W.
Wadleigh, A. S.
Walastd, Martin
Waldron, Thomas
Walker, D. W.
Walker, D. W.
Walker, D. W.
Walker, G. E.
Wall, Thomas
Wallace, David, Capt.
Wallace, H. J.
Wallace, Mrs. S. L.
Ward, W. W., Mrs.
Warnen, Rev. & Mrs.
Washburn
Watt, Deputy Marshall
Watts, William C.,
Marshall
Watts, William
Date
Page
94/1/21
12
94/12/17
12
94/12/24
11
95/1/7
11
95/1/7
12
95/1/14
6
95/1/21
11
95/1/21
12
95/1/21
12
94/12/17
2
94/12/17
11
94/12/17
12
94/12/24
9
94/12/24
11
95/1/7
10
95/1/7
12
95/1/21
6
95/1/28
6
Subject
Comm. On by-laws Jno. Fire Assoc.
Store & tin warehouse
Ad., store and tin warehouse
Ad., stoves & tinware
Ad., pioneer store & tinhouse
Ad., pioneer store & tinhouse
Ad., pioneer store & tinhouse
Owns cottage on 5th St.
Assist. Foreman Co. 2 fire assoc.
Obstructing a salmon stream
Pleased to meet friends at the Club
Prop. The Club
Ad.
Ad.
Ad., The Club
Ad., The Club
Ad., The Club
Arrived on Rustler from Berner’s Bay
95/1/28
94/12/17
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Advertisement for stoves/tinware
Store & tin warehouse
Advertisement Store & tin warehouse
Advertisement stoves & tinware
Advertisement pioneer store & tinhouse
Advertisement pioneer store & tinhouse
Advertisement pioneer store & tinhouse
Assist foreman Co. 2 fire association
Comm. On by-laws Juneau fire association
Owns cottage on 5th Street
In charge of social hour
Obituary
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Commander steamer Mexico
Arrived in Juneau on Mexico
Arrived in Juneau on Mexico, good trip
Command steamer Topeka
Arrived Juneau on Mexico
Arrived in Juneau on Topeka
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Attended Christmas party at Nowells
Attended Christmas program at St. Annes
Attended Christmas program at St. Annes
Arrived on Chilkat
Gave tea party for Natives
Obituary: Shot in a Yukon bar
Imbibing Indians
Obituary
94/12/17
8
Resigned position of jail guard
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Weare, Ely E., P. B., C. A.
Weaver, James
Webster, Ed & Mrs.
Weisse, Constantine “the
crazy man”
Wells, Chas
Wells, Chas & Esquire
Howe – (trading as Wells
& Howe – Arctic Saloon)
Wheelock, Mr. & Mrs. S.
O.
White, Willard
Whitmore, John
Whitney, J. P. & Mrs.
Wiggins, Capt. – 1878
Wilbur, Doctor
Wiley, John
Wilheim, Wm
Williams, Hon. L. L.
Wills, H.
Wilson, Captain
Wilson, Edgar H.
Wilson, Jack
Wilson, Jos & J.
Wilson, Veazie
Winkie, John
Winn Brothers
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Subject
Advertisement – N.A. Transp. & Trading Co.
President _ N. A. Transport and Trading Co.
Vice President, Same Co.
Treasurer – same Co.
Conduct contrary to good morals
In charge of social hour
Charter member literary club
Installing telephones
20 telephones in operation
Mrs. attended Masquerade in costume
Jumped overboard – rescued
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Married to L. B. Fisher by Judge Mellen
Advertisement – lessee & mgr. Arctic Billiard Hall
Unlawfully selling liquor
Lessee & Manager Arctic Billiard Hall
Advertisement - Arctic Billiard Hall
Advertisement - Arctic Billiard Hall
In from Wrangel for winter – placer miner
Returns from Wrangel on steamer Topeka
Obituary
Obituary
Charter member literary club
J. P. at masquerade party
Hose company #2
Frozen in arctic winter quarters
President of Society of Christian Endeavor
Obituary: President of the Univ. of Washington
Attended masquerade in costume
Guest of U.S. Marshall Hall at dinner
Marshall
U.S. Marshall Dist. Of Alaska
Went to California with prisoners for San Quentin (2
entrees)
Returned Juneau on steamer Mexico
To return to Alaska
Return to Sitka from San Quentin where he “lodged”
Alaska prisoners
Arrived in Juneau on steamer Chilkat
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Obituary
In south Africa looking for gold
Carrying on liquor business without paying tax
J. at masquerade party
Cut wood for Douglas sawmill
Obituary
Arrived Juneau on steamer Mexico
Prop. Opera House & The Club
Cleaned flues in Opera House
Advertisement – Opera House
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Guide to Personal Names in the Alaska Searchlight, 1894- 1898 (Juneau)
Name
Winn, James
Winn, W. Mrs.
Date
Page
94/12/17
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Unlawfully selling liquor
422 carrying on liquor business without paying tax
Advertisement
Attended masquerade in costume
Winter & Harper
95/1/21
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Music dealers, Seattle
Winter & Pond
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Altering gallery
Supply of Native Indian work
Gallery - portraits
“our advertisers”
Pleasure boat
Advertisement – “Alaska Views”
Making series of views for Searchlight
Made sign for Alaska and Herald Office
Took pictures of Sitka
Attended Christmas party
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Proprietor Joes Restaurant
Advertisement Joes Restaurant
Sold restaurant to W. A. Finn
Advertisement
Advertisement Joes Restaurant
Advertisement for Joes Restaurant
436 - unlawfully selling liquor
439 – unlawfully selling liquor
Woods, Jas. E.
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Officer of the day W.H. Seward Post No. 36 BAR
Woodward, L. R.,
Commissioner– Unalaska
95/12/7
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Commissioner Woodward Likes Alaska (fur ind.,
agriculture on Unalaska)
Young, C. W.
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Left Juneau on Mexico for Sound parts
Abandoned charter schooner for coal-cargo
Young, Frank
94/12/17
1
Grand jury
Yukon Outfitters (see also
Levy Bros.)
94/12/24
6
Advertisement
Winter, L. V. (Sr.)
Winter, L. V. Missus
Winterholder, Joe
Witz, R.
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