THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska as \
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of i
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN. ALASKA, DECEMBER 21, 1915.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GIVING ..
Organised with the best intention to decrease the
cost of the gifts and increase the goodwill, the soci
ety for the pretention of us less giving, jesting!\
known as “Sprigs” has scarcely been heard of
at all during the past year. It had a rapid growth
and threatened to revolutionize the customs connect
ed with Christmas; but there is something about the
Christinas spirit that will not be bound by rules
Custom and habit are not so easily changed. The
general desire to give, inspired by the Christmas sea
son. overtakes us all to a greater extent. We love
to make the hearts of our dear ones rejoice by little
acts of kindness and unselfishness. It is an ideal,
it is an exhibition of the true Christmas spirit to
remember those whom we love with gifts within our
means; and we go along the same old way, giving
more sometimes than we can afford but glorying in
our profligacy, and the only regret we have is that
our purses are not as full as our hearts in the
“Yuletide season.” And who would discourage it ?
So, with this spirit rampant and predominating,
there can be no room for “Sprigs."
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“BLACKLEG REPUBLICANS"
The other day we met two young men on the
street: young men of splendid character and abilities.
As we suspected them to be of Republican type, on
the impulse of the moment, we remarked as we pass
ed by, “Two blackleg Republicans.” They both
smiled and one of them said, “Now you have said
something.” and walked on. And we have beer
thinking ever since what he meant by. “now you
have said something.” If he is proud of the accusa
tion, why not come out in the open and organize a
club or something to which he can preach what he
is advocating, and if there is any merit in it. he will
gain some converts, and on the contrary the sooner
he is taught a lesson to forget the Republicans and
their principles—they have none anyhow—the better
for him.
However, we hear that some of the Republicans
hereabout are shewing signs of wanting to turn over
in their graves nr d take, a look around. It s a ques
tion not so easily settled a? to whether they have
courage enough to do that. Hut surely, they ough
to see that the; have never had better opportunity
than now.
The Democratic party is onthedown-hill pull and
it is sliding to perdition as fast as its tariff 'aw can
take it—ond that is saying considerable. For that
reason, we would like to hear discussed matters in
which the public at large is interested. There was
a time when a politician would mak* a spool and
everybody within hearing distance would believe him
The next moment another of a different belief won
make another syce! and he would be believed alsr !
And the last one to sped had the host of the arte
ment. It is {?»' lent new. The neople have V-r
educated to think for themselves and you can’t fool
them; but they would like to see a political fight just ]
the same, spetlrllj when “blackleg Republicans’* -m ’
involved Because they can fight "ke sixtv. and rc- j
sides thev always have the best arguments anyhow, j
REMEMBER THEM
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Let us not forget our old friends and trailblaxers ■
who are now at the Pioneer Home at Sitka. They
have done their share in opening up the country,
and a little consideration or, our part about
Christmas time will lighten their burden some and
show them that they have friends, which is all they
crave for now.
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You never can tell. Tire Ford jitney may get a
place at the head of the peace procession, and the
Ford joke may not be so funny as it seems.
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SCHOOL MANNERS
fFr> t>i the Milwaukee Journal)
In some rOvcis children acquire rough manners
They push and pul! and snatch and talk at the to
of their voices and use much slang. Pert remarks
are upposed to be “smart.” These undicipline.l
children are not impudent to their parents alone, but
i to their teachers. The children come from various
homes where manners and i lea- of life differ wide!’
; Only by good executive abi'ity is turbulence avoided
Occasionally a teacher becomes careless. If a teache!
says “Shut up.” “Mind your business” or calls r
child an “idiot” she cannot expect respectful conduct
from the children. If a teacher is invariably polit-'
and self-contrdle1 it v : v? influence on the
children. Xn one should ever give a reason for care
less remarks that he or she “got man.” One may
be polite and at the same time firm. Politeness tc
one another should be required of the children. P*
each is taught to respect the rights of others, he
| will secure his own rights without difficulty. Chil
dren should not be allowed to interrupt the convev
I sation of elders except from necessity. They are
; more easily tausrht this if rot interrupted them
! selves. If listened to with attention thev are more
; likely to be careful what they say and how the’
say it.
DON'T FORGET
The turkey, goose and Duck shoot
at the mine end of the Cchoenbar's
tramway on December 22 and 23.
Rain or shine. Protection for all
in case of bad weather.
CHAS. FIXZEL.
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THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE- MIX-,
ER, EIGHT MONTHS FOR $5.00
CASH.
THANK YOU'
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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AMO VO THE CHURCHES
Christian Science Society
Subject for December 26th 1915
“CHRISTIAN SCIENCE”
Front street. Ketchikan,
Regular Services Sunday ii am
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
First 1C. B. Chare*
Sunday Chore* terrier 11am and
c :30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday eh/ar meets 8 o’clock.
First and third Wedneedaj after
•ooaa at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society..
H. W. MI CHEN ER, Pastor
CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.in.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. no.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. no.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pastei
Saint John’s Church
‘J: 45 Native Sunday School
11 a-m. Morning Prayer and Sermon
(Holy Communion first Sunday
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOUAL CHURCH
in the month, 11:00 )
12:15 a.m Sunday School
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday 8:00 p.m Choir oractics
Thursday 2:30 p.m Woman’s Gaud.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
Partor.
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C. M. TAYLOR, Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Bight reserved to change schedule w;tb-. - t not‘.-:e.
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For Use week ending Dec. IS
1916.
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Postmaster.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot ;:ud cold water, bath
room, and all the modern eonven
icnccs. Fine view. - A pply Mrs.
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LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 224. regular
meeting Wednesday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent. Mon
day. Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday.
CHOICE HOLIDAY LIQUORS
?!r. M. E. Martin, of the Side
board, has just received a large j
stock of fine liquors, purchased !
especially for parti ular family j
trade. He announce* that tele- j
phone orders will be delivered free i
of charge in any part of town from
2 to 6 p.m., from now on till after
the holidays.
Call up phone 42. Adv. tf.
Draying
All Orders will be promptly
aid carefully executed.
Contracts Fakei For Anv Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
J. W. CORDELL, Propietor.
Phone No. 60.
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
equaled in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
•MITCHELL 8ILICICH Prop
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Steelman Hotel
HI STEVENS MGR.
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I headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER BATES FOB PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN, ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
A Few Timely Suggestions for
IMul Ghrlstmas Gifts
For Men For Ladies
Slippers Kid Gloves
Gloves Fancy Handkercheifs
Linen Handkerchiefs Rhinestone Hair Pins
" ies> Boudior Caps
Silk Socks Traveling Cases
Smoking Jackets Fancy Collars
Bath Robes Vestees
OIus Pajamas Muslin Underwear in Xmas Boxes
Arm Band and Garter Sets Kayger's Silk Underwear
Fancy Suspenders Kayer’s Silk Stockings
Fancy Shirts Set Table Linen
Silk and Wool Underwear Silk Sweaters
Also a Complete Line of Toys for the Children
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
Everything of the Very Best
For your Xmas Dinner, and at
Cash Prices That Will
Please You
25 per cent. off on Dry Goods, Hand
Pointed China and Holiday Goods
PROMPT DELIVERY
E. E. SPARHAWK
HIM Ml—W—HWI11l»—mi'll I HJ 1I1TIIII
Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN CIGAR
It is made from the Purest and Sweetest
Havana filler the market offo^ds. Made !
f, by hand and union made
TRY ONE
JOHN A. ANDERSON Ketchikan, Alaska
I—IHIMIIl till —— f 9
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jllaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nirf said!
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Ketchikan iron Works
We Cut Gears ”
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to _l_4_ Pit ;h
AGENTS FOR
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Atlas Qas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
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G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of
Spruce and Cedar Lumber
Can fill any order either stock
or cut to specifications . . .
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche
for charter for freight purposes
Ketchikan Power Company
nWHEN CHRISTMAS COMES
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\on don’t want to find at the last
minute that you haven’t a shirt or
a collar you care to wear. Make
sure that won’t happen by sending
jour things to this laundry. .You
get them back perfectly finished
and with buttons and buttonholes
intact. Think that last clause ovcr.
Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan, - - r Alaska
Remember that the Firm of C
A. E. WALKER & SON - | *
S DEALS in HOUSE FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and S *
2 FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, 2
2 TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock 2
^ Prices Most Reasonable.
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