Digital Bob Archive

DECEMBER 14, 1898-The Ebner mine on the old Takou Union group of claims is running its mill steadily. Output for the year is estimated at $200,000.

The new Presbyterian church at Fourth and Franklin Streets is now ready for occupancy and Christmas programs and services will be held there.

DECEMBER 21, 1898-The managers of the Louvre Theater are replacing the electric lights with acetylene gas. The theater uses nearly 100 lights and the gas is expected to give better illumination and lower cost than the electricity.

The First National Bank has moved from the Horseshoe building on Main Street to the Lewis Building at the corner of Front and Seward Streets and is now open for business at the new location. This is Juneau?s third bank, the first, operated by the Harrison Bros., was opened early in 1894 and closed its doors in February, 1896. Shortly after that, Mr. B. M. Behrends announced his banking branch in his store building. Later he built a separate bank building adjoining the store. The First National opened its doors earlier this year.

DECEMBER 28, 1898-The Valentine Hook & Ladder Company of the Juneau Volunteer Fire Department will give its annual ball at the Opera House on Friday evening.

JANUARY 4, 1899-Frank Bach, long time Douglas merchant, is selling out his entire stock of goods and is preparing to retire from the merchandise business. He has lately had interests in the Yukon, including large truck gardens at Fort Selkirk from which he ships vegetables to the Dawson market in season.

JANUARY 11, 1899-Judge C. S. Johnson is here to hold a term of the District Court, the first to be held in Juneau since our court house burned nearly a year ago.

The Board of Safety and Fire Commissioners met last week to make up an assessment roll for the city. Property owners will be levied at the rate of $5 per $1,000 valuation for fire protection and the sanitation fund. The two most valuable buildings in town are the Decker Bros. and Behrends store buildings, each valued at $84,000. These are followed by the Koehler & James store at $60,000 and the C. W. Young store at $50,000.

The Juneau Mutual Improvement Club will hold an entertainment with musical numbers and an oration Tuesday night at the Congregational Hall.