THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska as
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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J. E. RIVARD .. Editor
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, DECEMBER 18. 191»
HAVE THE NATION’S BEST WISHES
Geneologists have discovered that Mrs. Galt
traces her forbears back nine generations to John
Rolfe and Pocahontas, Indian Princess and the her
oine of the most romantic love affair of colonial
America. Mrs. Galt’s union tothe President will
make her “first lady of the land.” For this if
and the President the best in the land.
and ihe president the best in the land.
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THE VALUE OF RIDICULE
Ridicule is a great educating factor, and those
who are ignorant are made to learn by ridicule. We
should learn to distinguish between the cruel ridi
cule which checks ambition, and the useful, neces
sary ridicule that keeps the human race more or
less uniform in its methods, and enables us to go
ahead as a united body instead of scattering in all
directions like monkeys hopping about a cage. Ridi
cule keeps the human race a solid army of progress.
Of course ridicule often keeps the individual
from achievement.. For that reason we should
learn to distinguish, and we cannot distinguish any
thing unless we use our reasoning faculties. Pro
tected by our reasoning faculties, we need not let
the ridicule or thoughts of others stop us. When
others know more than we do, let us learn from them
their ridicule will help us.
At some time in our lives we have got to make
up our mind what we desire to follow. When that
decision has been reached, stick to it. This will
be followed by a sort of indiference to ridicule. If
we cannot do that, we cannot ge anywhere. But
the trouble with most of those who find but cruel
ty in ridicule is that they are either top-heavy or too
small for knowledge to stick to.
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As a matter of course, every person with a dol
lar to spare will remember that it may be made to
furnish Christmas cheer for those without the dollar
necessary to provide the comforts of life.
If You
are troubled with heartburn, gases and
a distreased feeling after eating take a I
n^oJUL D®a
before and after each meal andlyou will
obtain prompt relief. Sold onlybyus,25s
Ketchikan Drug Co.
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KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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Chrl«tlan=Solenc« Society
Subject for Sunday December 12th,
“God The Preserver of Men.”
Front street. Ketchlkau,
Regular Services Sunday 11 ani
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
Pint M. ». Church
Sunday Church eeiriee 11 »■ m a»d
f:30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday choir meets 8 o'clock.
First and third Wednesday after
toons at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENEB, Pastor
CATHOLIC CHURCH
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. m.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paste i
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Saint John’s Church
9:45 Native Sunday School
11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon
(Holy Communion first Sunday
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOUAL CHURCH
in the month, 11:00 a.m.)
12:15 a.m Sunday School
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday 8:00 p.m Choir practice
Thursday 2:30 p.m Woman’s Guild.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
Pastor.
Hit The Trail
For the East
Via the
“MILWAUKEE”
The New Short Line and the Alaakan’s Favorite
AU-steel trains and a
Top-notch service where
You’ll be among friends
From start to finish.
For information or literature write or ask,
C. M. TAYLOR, Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
« Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
THE ADMIRAL LINE
Puget Sound-Cauteobkia Puget Soubd-alaska Route
RoUT* —Tacoma and Seattle for KetcHi
—Seattle-San Francisco, con- fcan. Petersburg, Juneau. K’fttdTla
nesting will, the Yele end H.vard 2L“*
Wens, KTIamnr, I,a Totrebe, Cook
lor Southern California Ports. Inlet points, Reward add Kbdlult.
Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson CaU at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Right reserred to change schedule without notice.
H GALLAOHER. Agent. NORTHLAND DOOK GO.. Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
25 per cent Discount
On all dry goods and other
toilet articles until further
notice at the
GATEWAY STORE
A. KALEEL. Prop.
Royal Hotel |
; 1 ENTIRELY REMODLED
HANS APSCH, Prop.
Beds|50 Cents Per Night
BEST BRAJND OF '
Wines, Liquors, Cigars
FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN
JUST A LITTLE GIRL
One day the great opera singer, Schuman-Heink,
listened to a five-year-old girl sing and was en
chanted. She said that there need not be any doubt
as to her success in life. The little girl’s parents
asked her what they should do with her; and the
great singer answered, “Just let her bo a little girl
now."
None will doubt what the great singer meant,
because there could be just one meaning to such an
expression; and that is that she meant to say to
the parents that they must let her romp and play
like other children. In other words, let her be just
natural. Let her enjoy the buoyancy of youth, the
recklessness of childhood, the unconfined glory of
the morning of life. There need be no doubt but
what that was what that wonderful woman meant
when she said, “Just let her be a little girl now.”
The tendency of parents of this day is too much
in dined to conventionalities and bring their child
ren in artifical life that oftentimes dwarf the child’s
mind and makes him pedantic. If the parents only
knew that restraints will come soon enough and
with it will come the artificialit -y of life. In the
making of men and women, there is nothing as im
portant as letting them be children first. As the
holidays will soon be here, the children of our com
munity should not be restrained, let them enjoy
themselves. In that we should all contribute.
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NEW PUBLICATION
Another Alaska publication has made its ap
pearance on our exchange table. This latest is
from Anchorage, Alaska, and is called “WEEKLY
ALASKAN” and will be published every Saturday.
It is newsy and well gotten up. Editorially it ap
pears to be full of life, including the intention of
going after the Alaska Engineering Commission.
However, we wish it a long life and prosperity.
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IS YOUR HOUSE A HOME?
(From Home Companion)
And w’hat is a home ? It is of course, quite
different from a house. It is something which Is
put inside a house. It is a building not made with
hands. It belongs to things that are unseen, rather
than the things which are seen. A house is the
product of human handicraft, a home is a creation
of the heart. A house is constructed out of matter,
a home is such stuff as dreams are made of. A
house is four walls with a roof, a home is a
complex of memories and associations and affections.
A houe is built by gold, a home is built by love. A
small and shabby home may be set insido a spacious
and costly house. We have all been guests in
places where we felt there was more house than
home, On the other hand a palatial home may be
erected inside a cottage. A house can be built in
a year. To build a home is the work of many sea
sons. A man can have numerous houses, he can
have but one home.
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Perhaps we should paraphase it thus: A little
peace talk now and then is a relish to all fighting
men.
Yes—We Have It
And we honestly believe that
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is the best hair tonic on the market—
60c a bottle. Sold only by us.
Ketchikan Drug Oo.
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The Daily Progress!ve-M’ner I'oi
eight months for $5.00 cash. This
offer subject to withdrawal at
any I mt without notice. Chc-.ipe’'
than going out in the rain and
borrowing jf,
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST OF
THE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA,
POST OFFICE
Advertised letter list of the Ket
chikan, Alaska, Post Office.
Advertised letter list of the
Ketchikan, Alaska Post Office, for
the week ending Dec. 11th, 1915.
McIntosh, Jack
Norland, E.
All letters unclaimed by Dec. 25th
1915 will be sent to the Dead Let
ter Office Washington, D. C.
When calling for the above, say
Advertised.
M. E. SWINRFORP,
Postmaster.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
iences. Fine view. A pply Mrs,
Young, Newtown. 6t ndv.
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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
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Mr. M. E. Martin, of the Side
board, has just received a large
stock of fine liquors, purchased
especially for parti ular family
trade. He announces 'that tele
phone orders will be delivered free
of charge in any part of town from
2 to 6 p.m., from now on till aftei
the holidays.
Call up phone 42. Adv. tf.
Draying
All Orders will be prompth
aid carefully executed
Conlracis Takei 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 BILICICH, Prop.
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Stedman Hotel
; HI STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
8ERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN. ALASKA
CLEARANCE SALE
On Taffeta Ribbons
No. 1. Regular Price .021-2c. yd. Sale Price .01 l-2c. per yd.
No. 1-2 Regular Price ,021-2c. yd Sale Price .02 c.per yd.
No. 2 Regular Price .50 c. yd. Sale Price .02 l-2c. Ped. yd.
No. 3 Regular Price .05 c. yd. Sale Price .03 c.per yd.
No. 5 Regular Price .081-4c. yd. Sale Price .05 c.per yd.
No. 7 Regular Price .10 c. yd. Sale Price 07. c.per yd.
No. 9 Regular Price .12 l-2c. yd Sale Price .08 l-3c. per yd.
No. 12 Regular Price 15. c. yd. Sale Price .10 c. qer yd.
No. 16 Regular Price .20 c. yd. Sale Price .12 l-2c. per yd.
Come early while the assortment is good
Be sure to see our new line of Ladies’ Collars, Dol
eros, Vestees, Boudier Caps, Maudarin Caps and the
very latest in Fur Trimed Collar and Cuff sets, on
display in our windows
T0NGASS TRADING COMPANY
Now Is the Time
To buy where your dollar
buys the most
1-4 off on Dry Goods
E. E. SPARHAWK
<
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan JUaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears *
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to _14_ Pit;h
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
; We Manufacture and Keep in Stock ajl kinds of |
I Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
Can fill any order either stock |
or cut to specifications ... |
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche 1
for charter for freight purposes | '
Ketchikan Power Company 1 -
□ WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES
You 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
your things to this laundry. .You
get them back perfectly finished
and with buttons and buttonholes
intact. Think that last clause over.
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
S Remember that the Firm
| A. E. WALKER & SON
jg DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and
^ FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE,
TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock
Prices Most Reasonable.