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.
THE PROGRESSIVE PRINTING COMPANY
J. E. RIVARD . Editor
M. A. MITCHELL ... Manager
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Alaska in particular and the Territory in general.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, OCTOBER 30, 1915
LET US BE CONSISTENT
Consistency is a jewel, and consequently rare.
Every Alaskan is agreed that we should have more
power; more to say in the government of our affairs That
•we are fully capable to manage our country and all
this. Yet there are some who maintain that we
should be shackled to a certain extent. That a ter
ritorial and not a state form of government should
be given us. But why the curtailment of power? De
we expect to become brighter, more intelligent in a
year or two than what we are today? If not, then
why not ask for that which we want and not for
that which we have a better chance to get?
The question of abtaining full power to govern our
selves is constantly kept before the people of Juneau.
Some are advocating a territorial form of government
and others a state form of government. And still
others are saying nothing, and there you are. If
we could only agree we might pull together and get
what we want. But the trouble is we cannot—or will
not, which amounts to the same thing.
We take it that with Alaskans, there is nothing too
good. If such is the case, why not be consistent and
pull for statehood? By asking for'statehood, in the
event that the powers that be differ with us, we shall
not have diminished our chances for getting a second
choice. As a matter of fact, it is a mighty good policy
to ask plenty. It is a well known fact that we are
looked upon, or at least have been treated as beggars
thus far, and a beggar is no more so for asking
for a million than for asking for a dollar. He is a
beggar just the same. If we fight together for state
hood we may have the opportunity to show Congress |
that after all we can manage our affairs under a ter- |
ritorial form of government, who knows but what we i
would get that much. Instead, if we keep on hammer
ing at each other, the chances are very much against
getting anything. Besides, we should not lose sight of
the fact that we, Alaskans are agreed on at least one
point, and that is, “there is nothing too good for us.”
Then let us be consistent and ask for the best, state
hood for tiie First Division.
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LET IN THE SUNSHINE
Is the place in which you live a home in the sense
of what a home should be ? Has the place in which
you live any attraction ? any unseen power to draw
you there? When away, do you feel that the time
drags ? Does your mind wonder back to your home
If it does, you have a real home.
What we call a real home is more than four walls,
and a roof. It is more than a place where you get
your meals and sleep. A real home is a place where
the sun shines; where you are made welcome, where
the environments are harmonious, congenial and pleas
ant. But in order to obtain a real home we must
demean ourselves in such a manner as will invite sun
shine. We must not go home with a grouch. If
you want to get rid of an emotion surpress its mani
festation. Banish the goruch before you enter your
home.
Be the home ever so humble, if temper is sub
died; if the worries of the day’s work are put aside
and replaced by a little show of affection for your
little wife, the humble home becomes a palace lighted
by sunshine and harboring harmony, love and content
ment. All this can be had with a little effort on our
part and consideration for other*—a happy combina
tion—and instead of a hell to live in we have a real
home.
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SUNDAY EVENING IS HOLLOWE’EN EVENING
“Hallowe’en.” the name popularly given to the eve
or vigil of All Hallows, or festival of All Saints,
which being November 1, Hallowen is the evening of
October 31.
In England and Scotland it was long consecrated
to harmless fireside revelries, with many ceremonies
for divining a future sweetheart. But in this country
the children have taken it up with the apparent be
lief that it is a licensed evening to play pranks that
| sometimes exceed good behavior and are more or less
winked at by the authorities. This should not obtain.
Hallowe’en brings no right to destroy property or do
anything that may annoy anyone.
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WHAT IS DISSIPATION?
(From the American Magazine)
i think sometimes that our common definition of
dissipation is far too narrow. WTe confine it to
crude excesses in the use of intoxicating liquor or
the crude gratification of the passions; but often
these are only the outward symbols of a more subtle
inward disorder. The things of the w'orld—a thous
and clamoring interests, desires, possessions—have
got the better of us. Men become drunken with the
inordinate desire for owning things, and dissolute
with ambition for political office. I knew a man
once, a farmer, who debauched himself upon land;
led his appetite upon the happiness of his home,
cheated his children of education, and himself went
shabby, bookless, joyless, comfortless, that he might
buy more land. I call that dissipation, too.
W& People Say To Us
ff'I cannot eat this or that food, it does
[not agree with me.” Our advice to
? all of them is to take a
N Dyspepsia
Jy&SSSmZ tTablet $\
I before and after each meal. 25c a box,
Ketchikan Drug Do.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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AMONG THE CHTJEOHES
Christian Science Society
Subject for October 31st, 1915
“EVERLASTING PUNISHMENT”
Front street. Ketchikan,
Regular Services Sunday 11 aru
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7:30 p.m
Ail Are Welcome
First M. A. Church
Sunday Church service 11 •. m. and
r:30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday choir meets 8 o’clock.
First and third Wednesday after
M*on* at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MIGHENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.m.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
Week bay Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pastor.
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Saint John’s Church
Rev. Harry P. Corser, Priest in
charge.
Sunday 8 a.m. (second Sun
day of the month) Holy Com
munion.
0:45 a.m. Native Sunday
School.
11 a.m. Morning Prayer and
Salmon. During December, 2nd
and 4th Sundays.
7:30 p.ra. Evening Prayer
with Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun
days of December. Musical
service 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Thursday 8 p.m. Lhoip prac
tice.
Meeting of Vestry first Mon
day night of each month;
Woman’s Guild, alternate
Thursdays.
Hit The Trail
For fhe East
Via the
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All-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. iVL TAYLOR, Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Route —Tacoma and Seattle (or Ketchi
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necting mtk the Yale and Havard Wells. Ellan.ar, La Touche. Cook
lor Southern California Porta. Inlet points, Seward and Kodiak.
Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
H GALLAGHER. Agent, NORTHLAND DOCK CO., Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
A Great Reduction Sale
In Dry Goods and Shoes at
GATEWA Y STORE
These Lines are to be Closed Out
and the Sale Will Contnue till They
Are All Sold Out. It Will Pay You
To Call At Once.
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Beds 50 Cents Per Night | j
I I BEST BRAND OF ! [
Wines, L iquors, Cigars
| ! FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN
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Growing Children
f requently need a food tonio and tissue
builder for their good health.
1H&xa$SL O'iveOi!
MV—nw Emulsion
containing Hypophosphitt*
is the prescription for this.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
FOR SALE—One Rip Saw Table,
One Counter Shaft,
16—1 1-2 Steel Shafting
And numerous pulleys.
SULLY’S CARPENTER SHOP.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Win, Angel, who has been away
from town most of the summer with
th Geological Survey party, announc
es that he has returned and that the
gas boat “Harry” of which ho is
the owner, shall be for hire as usual.
Phone 13
Ketchikan . j
Messenger Service
Call them up for all kinds of
light delivery, window cleaning,
mossenger service and odd jobs.
Office with Jack Close.
Remember Phone Numbe r 13
JACK CORDELL, Propietor.
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Stedman Hotel
HI STEVZNS 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
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
%
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
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36 Inch
White Moskeag Daisy Cloth
15c. per yard
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
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GROCERY SPECIALS
Silver Cow .Milk 3 cans 25c... Per case $3.40
Potatoes . Per 1001b 1.25
Best Cane Sugar . 141b for 1.00
Apples Cooking.. Per Box $1.00 and 1.25
Apples Eating . Per Box 1.50 to 2.50
Best Boiled Oats .51b Package .25
Augustine & Kyers Gem Coffee .31b For 1.00
A. and K. Best Blend . Pcd lb ,|45
Camp orders Given prompt and careful attention.
The H. R. THOMPSON STORE Phone8
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Draying
All Orders will be promptly
aid carefully executed.
Contracts Taken For Anv Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompany
J. W. CORDELL, Propietor.
Phone No. 60.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
liouse) hot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
iences. Fine view. A pply Mrs.
Young, Newtown. 6t adv.
To Hold Examinations
Forest Supervisor,
Dear Sir:—
It' has been decided to hold a raug
er examination this fall on or about
October 25 and 26. You have been
designated as the examining officer
for the examination to be held at
your headquarters.
Yours very truly,
C. J. BUOK
Acting District Forester.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Regular Meetings
Wednesday Locals
Visiting brother
cordially invited
Hall for rent Mon
day, ThursdayHo.
, night banner d.
22 id ay Friday.
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at ail times
of the day or night,
Our Dinners are un
equaied In the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
MITCHELL BILICICH, Prop j
Cash and no Credit Tells the Tale
I can Save You Money and the Trouble of sending
Out of Ketchikan for Your Supplies.
Get My Prices on first class groceries for Your
Winter's Supplies, before buying elsewhere.
There has been no chgnge made in the class of
Commodities which l have always carried, simply a
matter of safety first.
Phone €
G. 6. Sparbawk, Ketchikan.
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Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN CIGAR
It is made from the Purest and Sweetest
Havana filler the market offords. Made
by hand and union made
TRY ONE
JOHN A. ANDERSON Ketchikan, Alaska
-1— ns ■ min -1 mi
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jflaska
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 Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Qas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
I We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of |
Spruce and Cedar Lumber 1
Can fill any order either stock |
or cut to specifications . . .
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche |
for charter for freight purposes |;
Ketchikan Power Company 1
WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW
of the whitest and cleanest linen at
all times; and you may rely upon
the superior finish of all our work.
We have ample facilities for taking
care of hotel and borading-house work
all the year round, and we are noted
for the exceptional care and accuracy
we show in handling your laundry
work and for the reasonable charges
we make. Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan, - - Alaska
Remember that the Firm of 5
i IV* A. E. WALKER & CO. |
S DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and g*
S FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, g
g TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock g
g Prices Most Reasonable. g. <