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October 7, 1921 Adjt. W. Kerr, Financial Representative of the Salvation Army in Alaska, has just arrived from the north where he has been conducting Campaigns for funds to carry on the great work the Army is called on to do. Everywhere the people have responded most literally, feeling that the money is a good investment and goes to the place where it does the most good. Petersburg has not been slow in the past to go over the top in any charity collection made here, and we do not think the people will hesitate this time. October 4, 1946 The...
The photo is of John Bruce's written memories, sent to Mayor Wikan in 1963. Here is the narrative for the article: John Bruce sailed into Petersburg in 1907. From the start he was an active community member, operating the first tailor shop and restaurant and promoting the building of the Sons of Norway hall. He helped blaze the proposed trail to Scow Bay, and served on town council. In 1913, the newspaper described him as, "tailor, hunter and all around good fellow." During WWI, he became...
September 30, 1921 The big motor ship Culburra was in port early this week and loaded 19,600 cases of salmon at the plant of the Mitkof Island Packing Company. The Culburra is one of eight motor vessels formerly owned by the Commonwealth of Australia but is now of American registery. She is equipped with two Winston-Diesel engines of 500 horsepower each. September 27, 1946 October 1 has been set as the opening of the annual financial appeal for the Salvation Army. The goal of the drive, for which Earl N. Ohmer is chairman, has been set at...
September 23, 1921 The new cable system which was installed by the cable ship Burnside, recently was given its first try out this week and performed perfectly. Sergeant Rex Dunlop has been working between Juneau, Ketchikan, Wrangell and Petersburg for the past month installing the extra instruments and the complicated switches necessary and this week completed his work. With the new system less men are needed in the offices and a much greater efficiency is obtained. At the present time all press messages can be relayed from Sitka and reach all...
Five Finger Lighthouse Since 1902, the Five Finger Lighthouse has stood on a rocky 3-acre island at the south entrance to Stephens Passage--the first American-built lighthouse in Alaska. Originally staffed by a crew of three, many did not stay long, likely due to isolation and occasional lack of food and resources. The original building burned in 1933, and was replaced in 1935 by the structure still in place. The U.S. Coast Guard operated the 71,00 candle-power light and station from 1939-1984,...
September 16, 1921 What is pronounced as being the best Chautauqua company ever seen in Petersburg closed its engagement here on Thursday night after having given five very enjoyable and high class performances. The musical numbers were of the highest order, De Jen in his magic and illusionary tricks was especially entertaining and the lectures were of the highest order. Following the last performance a big dance was given in the S. Of N. Hall which was largely attended and which was greatly enjoyed. The Chautauqua performers sailed for Juneau...
September 9, 1921 Beginning next Monday, the 1921 Chautauqua will give five performances for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of Petersburg and vicinity. This is the first appearance of the Chautauqua for two years, last year the contract was cancelled by mutual agreement on account of war and other conditions. Included in the programs are three lectures, vocal and instrumental music, an occultist and magician and costumed entertainers. September 6, 1946 The first kindergarten class in Petersburg begins Monday morning, September 9. The...
Chief Shakes VII This Mary Allen photograph shows Chief Shakes VII wearing the Killer Whale Flotilla robe. Charlie Jones was the nephew of Chief Shakes V. Tribal titles traditionally transferred from uncle to nephew, but United States law did not account for this. When Chief Shakes VI died, his widow kept all his property rather than pass it on. In 1940, the Civilian Conservation Corps built the community house in Wrangell. At that time, as successor to Chief Shakes VI and as someone well-known...
Bernie Ideker, Morrie Mattson's sister poses with a buck, on N. Nordic Drive....
September 2, 1921 The fall term of the Petersburg Public Schools will begin September 6, 1921. The Junior High School as organized, consists of grades Seven, Eight, and Nine. The primary object in this plan is to make less noticeable the step from the eighth to the ninth grade, and so lessen the mortality that occurs in the school life of the child. Although the average length of the school term in the United States is a little over 160 days, the average child attends 120 days or about three-fourths of the time. With no schooling the child has...
Alaska cottongrass sways in the cool breeze Aug. 29 near Crystal Mountain....
The Raven Trail provided a sunny view of Petersburg and Kupreanof Island on August 22....
High Castle Island, located 13 miles southwest of Petersburg, has many caves and interesting rock formations. During low tide, it is possible to walk to nearby Cloverleaf Island....
August 26, 1921 Having completed the laying of 45 miles of cable from Cape Fanshaw to Petersburg and cutting out the Cape Fanshaw Y the cable ship Burnsides cut in the new cable early Wednesday morning and Petersburg is now connected directly with Juneau and with Sitka. As soon as the new switches are installed in the local office and the cable set at Wrangell the new system will be complete, according to Sergeant Rex Dunlop of the Burnsides. August 23, 1946 Rainfall of the three really wet days this week brought up total rainfall for the...
This Juniper class seagoing buoy tender passed by Petersburg heading north Saturday afternoon....
