THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska a.
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act o:
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, APRIL 14, 1916.
THEY CAN’T HELP THEMSELVES.
Let them say whatever they please about Roose
velt, he is the only man who can pull the republican
party out of the mud puddle he put it into. It was
Roosevelt who got the old standpatters’ goats and
sent them to pasture and reflection; where they must
remain so long as they shall refuse to allow him to
lead m the administration of the affairs of the
country. As much, the standpatters are not will
ing to grant; but they’ll have to, because he has the
great majority of the people behind him and that
majority wants him. By this we must not infer
that the majority will refuse to allow the old stand
patters to join and help. Not in the least. As a
matter of fact the old standpatters would be of in
calculable aid, but because the people have confidence
in Roosevelt, and unless he is allowed to lead them,
the old standpatters will be relegated to oblivion.
The people know that Roosevelt will not deceive
them, because he is one of them; a rough-and-ready
sort of a man who can handle the plow as well as
the pen; who can handle the sword as well as say
a prayer. In other words, he understands them and
they understand him, and there you are.
There is another reason with which we can ac
count for Roosevelt popularity with the people; and
that is; every corporation with large interests is op
posed to him. Why is it so? Surely, not because
the corporations have the best interest of the people
at heart. Even if they had; the people would not
believe them; but they’ll believe Roosevelt because
he is one of them and furthermore, he has never
failed them which is much more than any corpora
tion can say. The New York Tribune is right, Roose
velt is the only man who can resuscitate the old stand
patters’ goats.
DO IT NOW.
(Valdez Prospector.)
If the people of Valdez cannot now get together
under the newly elected council; if they cannot work
together for the upbuilding of the town and the pros
perity of the community, then the quicker the city
goes to the demnition bow-wows the better it will be
for all concerned.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
AT THE CHURCHES
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7;30 p. m.
Subject for April 16, “Doctrine of
Atonement.”
ALL ARE WELCOME.
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
Sunday Church Service 11 a. m.
and 7;30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30 p.m.
Friday Choir meets at 8:00 p. m.
First and Third Wednesday after
i ons at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENEU, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.iii.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m,
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paster.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday—8.00 a.m., Holy commun
ion, (Except first Sunday in the
month.)
10:00 Native Sunday School.
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon. (Holy Communion, first
Sunday in the month.)
12:00 m. Sunday School.
7:30 Evening Prayer and Sermon.
Holy Days—10:30 a.m. Holy Com
munion.
Tuesday—8:00 p.m. St. John's
Social Club, Guild Room.
Wednesday—2:00 p.m. Native
Women’s Guild, Indian School House
Thursday—2:30 p.m. St. John’s
Guild Room.
7:.00 p.m.St. John’s Athletic Club,
Boy’s, Guild Room.
Friday—8:00 p.m. Choir Rehear
sal, Guild Room.
A sincere welcome is extended to
all, especially to newcomers.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
1 Pastor.
True i one Band
Instruments
“THE BAND
MAN’S SHOP”
O. H. i lARTUi JG, Prop.
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All kind* of Band and Orchestra Instruments, Saxophones and Clarionets cf the Betler Quality. So 1 on
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THE EVINRUDE
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
This you will find in an Evinrude.
Unequaled in Power and Duribility
Ideal motor for trolling. Tho
four-cycle can be slowed down to
two miles per hour. tj
Burns less gasoline per horse 3
power. J
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At least investigate before buy- ^
t/i
ing any other motor. ,21
HANDLE ALL PARTS. E
II. G. RUBLEV |
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Dealer in General Merchandise 0
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. H
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Ketchikan Meat Co.
PHONE 120
We make a specialty of Camp and
Cannery trade
Uarstens Packing Cjo. Owners
Night Phone S120
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For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - Alaska
In Valdez, perhaps more than in any other of
the coast towns, a goodly proportion of the people are
those who helped to organize the town; who have
lived lore since it was a small settlement, and their
pride in its achievement should be their strongest
sentiment.
Men and women who are banded together ir.
fraternal organizations, and there are a number in
Valdez, work together for the welfare <'f the order,
and its individual members, and there is not the slight
est reason why the people of this town could not get
together and work for the community. Let self
interest be laid aside and the good of the community
alone considered.
If a project to open a mine, establish a factory,
or promote an industry of any character is brought
out, boost, for it and boost hard. The man who
starts it may make some money; let him, and you
will get your share. The town cannot grow and be
prosperous without you getting your portion and the
more prosperous the town the greater your part will
be. If you have a project of your own, spring it and
ask the people to boost for you. If they are inter
ested in their own welfare they will work for yours.
Now is the time to get together, forget past
grievances and let us all work for Valdez.
A house divided against itself cannot stand, and
if you tear down your fellow citizen you are tearing
down yourself.
HE NEVER GAVE UP.
(Atchison Globe.)
An Atchison failure died lately and did not know
he was a failure. For him there was a pot of gold
at the end of the rainbow and he always expected
to reach it. He began life with high ambitions. He
really expected to be president, but every time he
ran for office he was defeated. Then he went into
business. He got out at a loss and began making
investments. They never turned out well, but he
could always see something ahead which was to
make him rich. He lived in a world of promise,
and died the other day at the home of a married
son. He was penniless, and for years had been de
pendent, but he slipped into the unknown world a
happy man; he believed he was going to walk
through pearly gates, on golden streets, and that
those whom he had loved in this world would be
awaiting him there playing harps, and with jew
eled crowns upon their brows. For the failure there
was no such word as fail.
THE DEMOCRATS’ OPPORTUNITY.
The way it looks now, the democratic party of
Alaska will have the chance of a lifetime this year
to elect a delegate to congress. At the Seward con
vention, the republicans will nominate a candidate;
and be he ever so good a man, he’ll never be elect
ed because Shack and his supporters will be the spon
sors.
The nomination of a candidate by these men will
force an independent candidate in the field who shall
divide the votes, thus reducing the chance of election
of both candidates. Meanwhile should the democrats
bring forth a man in whom the people have con
fidence—not one of the present democratic machine
you understand, but a man like Sulzer for instance,
the democrats will have a walk-over with the plum.
FANCY WORK AND TEA
NEXT SATURDAY AT TWO
The Ladies’ Aid will give their
big annual sale of fancy work in
(he M. E. church basement next
Saturday, April 15th, beginning at
2 p. m. They will also serve tea.
coffee or chocolate and cake for
which a charge of 15 cents will be
made. On the same day and place
the W. W. Girls will have a booth
of home made candies and one
of fancy and useful articles of
baby clothing for sale. Remember.
Saturday, 2 p. m. 6t
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WHERE ARE THESE MEN?
Oren Blodgett, supposed to have
been in Alaska for a number of
years. Brother in Butte, Montana
anxious to communicate with him.
Luther Ratcliff Harnden, 52 yrs.
of age, light complexion, about 5
ft. 10 in. in height, rather heavy
build. Mother has not heard from
him for many years, and is anx
ious to hear from him.
Please notify the Governor’s Of
fice at Juneau.
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Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
.T- W. CORDELL. Propietor.
Phone No. 60
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Miller & Stevens
Hairdressing Parlor
Mclllravie Building, Main St.
Hours, 10:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Special work by appointment
E. E. Sparhawk
DENTIST
Office in Residence
Hours, 10 a. m, to 4 p. in.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 221, regular
meeting Monday j
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent, Mon
day, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
ROYAL-CAFE
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]
Mitchell Bilicich, Co.
Stedman Hotel j
IRA H. KING, Manager
Headquarters for Commercial, Can- j
nery and Mining Men 1
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection I
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN i:
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
I SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
POUNDS
DELIVERED
AT YOUR
HOME 1
The high cost of living may be reduced. NOT
by buying CHEAP GOODS, but by buying the best
goods cheap.
; YOUR great problem is, to get the best value to
:« be had for the money; and TO GIVE the best value
that can be given for the money, is OUR great aim.
For fifteen years we have been selling the best
coffees the world has produced, from the Islands of
Java and Sumatra, from Arabia, from South and
Central America, and while these coffees each have
some predominating fine quality, the problem has
been to combine them and yet preserve all their fine
qualities and to so blend them as to reach PERFECT
ION IN THE CUP.
This has now been accomplished. You will find
a coffee THAT JUST SUITS YOU in CRYSTAL
BLEND, a coffee that stands alone UNEQUALED.
Let us send you a pound package to convince you
S that it is THE BEST COFFEE YOU EVER DRANK.
Phone us your order today.
Tongass Trading Co.
GENERAL BOAT BUILDING
AT THOMAS DOCK
Estimates Furnished,
Prices Reasonable.
CANNERY WORK A SPECIALTY
Boat work of all kinds promptly done.
H. CRICKS, Builder
DON’T MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY
$4000 worth of Dry Goods at less
than original cost
I am retiring from the dry goods business to stock other
lines. In view of the fact th at prices are going up on nearly
everything you cannot afford to pass up the greatest sale In
dry goods ever offered the d eonle of Ketchikan.
Laces, Ribbons, Embroide ry, Muslin, Wool and Cotton Un
derwear, Hosiery, Silks and Satins, Cotton Poplins, and aP
piece goods. Hats, Caps and all Men’s Furnishings.
Make your selections early as this stock will not last long.
E. E. Sparhawk
Telephone (> Ketchikan, Alaska
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WASHINGTON FISH OYSTER CO., Inc.
Phone 173
Wholesale dealers in Fish, Oysters, Clams and Crabs.
Fresh fish shipped to all parts of the United States
The new Fish Market supplies to families as well as to steamers in any
quantity
Cold Slorage Building Ketchikan, Alaska
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Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to _L±_ P‘t :h
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Qas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
| We Manufacture and Keep in Stock ali kinds of I
Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
!* Can fill any order either stock ]•
or cut to specifications ... !
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche ii
for charter for freight purposes :
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i; Ketchikan Power Company J
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WE HOLD FAST
to the idea that a satisfied customei
is a mighty good advertisement.
Also that a dissatisfied one is a
mighty good advertisement for
somebody else. Hence, we always
do 0nr very best with every bit of
launrdy work. How good that best
is you will appreciate if you send
your things here next time.
Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
Buy
Columbia
Batteries
Cost No More Last Longer j
For all ignition work
Citizens’ Light, Power & Water Co.