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The Way We Were for Aug, 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 1925 Further favorable reports from various claims both above and below the discovery as well as the discovery claim itself were received in Wrangell on Monday when the Hazel B No. 2 arrived …

Back in school

Jackson Powers crosses the finish line in Saturday's race.

Back to school!

Evergreen Elementary welcomes the students early Thursday morning.

Getting ready for start of classes

A whale of a spectacle

The Way We Were, Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 1925 In another year a new industry will develop in Wrangell for shipping wild blueberries to the Seattle market. The blueberries, which grow wild in the vicinity of Wrangell, are larger and …

The Way We Were, Aug. 13, 2025

Aug. 13, 1925 George Eastman, famous Kodak magnate, accompanied by Mrs. Eastman, Dr. A Kaiser, the Rev. George E. Norton and Mrs. Norton, all of Rochester, N.Y., arrived Tuesday and left on the …

Basketball star takes a shot at art

The Way We Were

Aug. 6, 1925 Despite unfavorable reports received earlier in the season, gold in paying quantities is now being taken out on Gold Pan Creek in the Cassiar of British Columbia. The first gold …

Turning cedar bark into art

Salmon derby continues to Aug. 17

Last Fourth of July results

The target shooting competition was held at the community gun range on July 3. John Buness had the highest overall score and the fastest time. Tyler Janssen was the leader in combined points …

The Way We Were

July 30, 1925 The Civic Club benefit dance last Saturday was well attended and very enjoyable. Dancing began shortly after nine o’clock with A. Sorset as floor manager and H.D. Kyle, A.E. Gurr …

Thank you

Thank you to all the royalty sponsors and donors: Pacific Sea, Rob Luce, Bloom’s Trailer Court, Dave’s Welding, Rayme’s Bar, The Bay Company, Jeff and Kay Jabusch, Donna Martinsen, BW …

The Way We Were

July 23, 1925 Mining reports coming out from the Cassiar up the Stikine River are more favorable now than they have been for the past few weeks. Miners who have recently arrived in Wrangell from …

Photo gallery: The best show in town

The Way We Were

July 16, 1925 The largest single real estate deal that has ever taken place in Wrangell occurred this week when A. E. Gurr and Harry Gartley bought from the Presbyterian Board of Mission the tract …

Thank you

We thank Sampson Tug and Barge, Lynden Transport and Arctic Chiropractic for assisting in the success of St. Rose of Lima’s Holy Burger sales on the Fourth of July. -- St. Rose of Lima

The Way We Were

July 9, 1925 Miss Helene J. Sloane and Mrs. Maudeen Fisher arrived on the steamer Alaska on Monday night to fill an engagement at the Starland Theater. Many friends of Miss Sloane, a dramatic …

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