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March 14, 1916
Valdez Daily Prospector
Valdez, Alaska
What is this article about?
Dr. W. F. Greene reports extraordinary gold finds on Candle Creek near Tokotna, Alaska, with pans yielding up to $25 from Sam McDonnell and Bill Bevans' workings on leased ground from Tom Aitken and Tom McKinnon. The creek's ancient channel promises to be a major producer.
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RICH GROUND ON CANDLE CREEK
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR PANS
Big Pay Streak is Uncovered, and the Creek Promises to be One of the Largest Producers in the Territory.
"I took three pans from the roof of the tunnel that went 45 cents in gold; one pan two feet from bedrock that panned $5 and one on bedrock that produced $25."
The above quotation is not the result of a "pipe dream," nor the idle mouthings of a so-called prospector intent on starting a stampede to some distant locality. They are the words of Dr. W. F. Greene of Tokotna, and refer to a recent visit he made to the workings of Sam McDonnell and Bill Bevans, on Candle creek, near Tokotna, on ground leased from Tom Aitken and Tom McKinnon.
"I know that I will be accused of exaggeration in making this statement," said Dr. Greene, "but I am willing to make affidavit to the truth of my assertions."
Candle creek, according to Dr. Greene, is bound to prove one of the great producers of Alaska. The ancient channel of the creek has been located, and proves to be much deeper ground than the present creek bed which runs from eighty-five feet to upwards of one hundred and twenty-five feet.
McDonnell & Bevans, according to the doctor, have uncovered 3,000 feet of bedrock, which carries two feet of sand permeated with values such as he has mentioned.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR PANS
Big Pay Streak is Uncovered, and the Creek Promises to be One of the Largest Producers in the Territory.
"I took three pans from the roof of the tunnel that went 45 cents in gold; one pan two feet from bedrock that panned $5 and one on bedrock that produced $25."
The above quotation is not the result of a "pipe dream," nor the idle mouthings of a so-called prospector intent on starting a stampede to some distant locality. They are the words of Dr. W. F. Greene of Tokotna, and refer to a recent visit he made to the workings of Sam McDonnell and Bill Bevans, on Candle creek, near Tokotna, on ground leased from Tom Aitken and Tom McKinnon.
"I know that I will be accused of exaggeration in making this statement," said Dr. Greene, "but I am willing to make affidavit to the truth of my assertions."
Candle creek, according to Dr. Greene, is bound to prove one of the great producers of Alaska. The ancient channel of the creek has been located, and proves to be much deeper ground than the present creek bed which runs from eighty-five feet to upwards of one hundred and twenty-five feet.
McDonnell & Bevans, according to the doctor, have uncovered 3,000 feet of bedrock, which carries two feet of sand permeated with values such as he has mentioned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Gold Discovery
Candle Creek
Rich Pans
Alaska Mining
Bedrock Gold
Tokotna Prospecting
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. W. F. Greene
Sam Mcdonnell
Bill Bevans
Tom Aitken
Tom Mckinnon
Where did it happen?
Candle Creek, Near Tokotna, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. W. F. Greene
Sam Mcdonnell
Bill Bevans
Tom Aitken
Tom Mckinnon
Location
Candle Creek, Near Tokotna, Alaska
Event Date
Recent
Story Details
Dr. Greene visits McDonnell and Bevans' gold workings on Candle Creek, panning rich yields up to $25 from bedrock; ancient channel located, promising major production; 3,000 feet of bedrock uncovered with valuable sand.