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 8, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, DECEMBER 22, 1915. .
DON’T BE A GROUCH
Don’t be a grouch, but be genial and carry a
smile all the time. It will pay you at the end of
the day’s work. Grouchiness is a habit of mind ac
quired unconsciously perhaps, but acquired through
cultivation nevertheless, and soon becomes a disease.
It generally begins with grumbling and fault find
ing and impatience over trifles that go wrong, and
it grows and grows.
The woman who begins to grumble at her hus
band develops the habit until she becomes a nag
and a scold. The man who begins at grumbling at
his imaginary troubles ends the possessor of a full
grown grouch. If we look back a few’ years, we
find that the troubles that worried us then were not
worth worrying about, since we have forgotten them
all. Your trouble of today will pass just the same
and soon will be forgotten. Then what is the use
of being grouchy? The holidays are here and
brought with them-cheerful times. Let us forget our
little troubles and be genial and soon the world will
appear genial.
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IT WILL COME OUR WAY
According to Mr. A. E. Harris, agent for the
Milwaukee Railroad system, who was here for a few
days this week, the time will soon be here when
Ketchikan will be favored with terminal rates for its
fish to the Eastern market by way of Seattle, as he
says, the transcontinental lines are working to that
end.
Should the difference in the rates between here,
by way of Seattle to the Eastern market, and Prince
Rupert and the same market be absorbed by the
transportation companies, it would give Ketchikan an
equal chance with the Canadian shipping port, and
would naturally force the Grand Trunk Pacific Rail
road to come here for the fish. Then Ketchikan
would become the landing port for all the fish in
Southeastern Alaska. That is the way it should be,
and so long as the fishermen get a fair price for
their fish, it is all they want.
The object of the transportation companies is not
to deprive the fishermen of any revenue they may
be entitled to, but rather to help them in getting
more than they have been getting. If the fishermen
can come here and get as much for their fish as they
are getting at Prince Rupert, they are their expens
es of the trip ahead. This can only be done by the
transportation companies by absorbing the difference
in cost of transportation now existing. But accord
ing to M. Harris, the companies are working to that
end, which means that it will soon come our way
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A WELCOME EXCHANGE
The Mount Vernon Herald, published at Mount
Vernon, Washington, has just reached our exchange
table. The Herald which is in its thirty-second year
of existence, is a well edited sheet, newsy and well
gotten up. The Herald is the papor which the
late eTtoi of the Ketchikan Daily Miner, Richard
Bushell, Jr., acquired an interest in and his name
appears an Business Manager with Eugene Larin ns
Editor. The Progressive-Miner wishes Mr. Bushell
success in* his new venture.
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Money is not everything. At least money will
not stop war. Ford with all his millions does not
seem to acomplish very much along that line any
how, not according to late reports. He might have
done better with his money had he distributed it a
mong the needy. He would at least have avoided
being ridiculed.
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TALKING THROUGH HATS
(From the Portland Telegram)
“Any one who says we can be beaten In 1916 is
talking through his hat,” said Woodrow Wilson
president of the United States, dropping into the
easy vernacular of the Democratic national commit
tee which he entertained at the White House.
We are regaled, too, with a word picture ofthis
true Democrat thrusting his hands in his pockets and
getting right down to simplicity with the boys.
Now the Telegram isn’t a bit inclined to be fin
icky and has been at varioug times an openly express
ed admirer of Mr. Wilson and his utterances on all
important questions; but right here it wishes to re
mark that this particular dispatch ought to have
been censored.
Not so much because it reflects an appearance of
aping that great commoner, Jefferson, who received
the British ambassador in an old dressing gown and
slippers down at the heel, but because it calls to
mind that remarkable document, the Democratic
platform of 1912, built undeniably of "planks to get
in on.”
While on the subject of “talking through hats”
we offer in evidence, lest we forget, this last shred of
that famous scrap of paper:
“We favor a single presidential term, and to that
end urge the adoption of an amendment to the con
stitution. making the president of the United States
ineligible for re-election, and we pledge the candi
date of this convention to this principle. *****
Our pledges are made to be kept when in office.'
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. FINZEL.
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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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AMONG THE OHXTBOHBS
- Christian Science Society
Subject for December 26th 1915
“CHRISTIAN SCIENCE”
Front street, Ketchikan,
Regular Services Sunday 11 am
•Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
First M. E. Church
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Sunday Chnreb ferric* 11 a. m fad
f:80 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday choir meets 8 o’clock.
First and third Wednesday after
toons at <1:80 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. no.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paste*
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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.
Hit The Trail
For the East
Via the
“MILWAUKEE”
The New Short Line and the Alaskan’s Favorite
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. 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-Calikobnia Puget Sound-alaska Route
K°CTK —Tacoma and Seattle for Ketchi
oeattle-San Franclsco, con- kan, Petersburg, Juneau, Katiflla
nee ting with the Yale and Havard ™ V0W<*' Port
WellB. Ellamnr, lia Touche, Cook
tor 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
Jnn<,anPHONE 60 Ketchikan
25 per cent Discount
On all dry goods and other
toilet articles until further
notice at the
GATEWAY STORE
A. KALEEL, Prop.
j Royal Hotel I
. ENTIRELY REMODLBD
HANS APSCH, Prop.
Bedsl50 Cents Per Night
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FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN
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ADVERTISED LETTERS
For the week ending Dec. 18.
1916.
Banning, O. J.
Buxton, L. P.
Donaldson, Wm.
Hassard, W. A.
Hooker, Clarence B.
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Postmaster.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
iences. Fine viow. A pply Mrs.
Young, Newtown. 8t a.lv.
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LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 224, regular
meeling Wednesday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent, Mon
day, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
CHOICE HOLIDAY LIQUORS
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 5 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 Take't For Anv Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompany
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
;1 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
A Few Timely Suggestions for
iMul Christmas Gilts
For Men For Ladies
Slippers Kid Gloves
Gloves Fancy Handkerchcifs
Linen Handkerchiefs Rhinestone Hair Pins
" ies Boudior Caps
Silk Socks Traveling Cases
Smoking Jackets Fancy Collars
Bath Robes Vestees
Olns Pajamas Muslin Underwear in Xmas Boxes
Arm Band and Garter Sets Kayser’s Silk Underwear
Fancy Suspenders Kaycr’s Silk Stockings
Fancy Shirts Set Tabic Linen
Silk and Wool Underwear Silk Sweaters
Also a Complete Line of Toys for the Children
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
SHOP EARLY
We would greatly appreciate your Christmas
Grocery order and we are prepared to supply you
with the best the market affords in
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES
Prices always right Prompt delivery
Phone orders given prompt and careful attention
H. R. Thompson Store
PHONE 8 Ketchikan, Alaska
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
Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
1 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
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan JUaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ABE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
\ We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of |
I Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
Can fill any order either stock f
or cut to specifications ... §
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche |
for charter for freight purposes ,* j
Ketchikan Power Company 1
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WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES ■
You don’t want to find at the Jlast H.
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minute that you haven't a shirt or Hf
a collar you care to wear. Make
sure that won’t happen by sending fc,;
your things to this laundry. .You H
get them back perfectly finished H
and with buttons and buttonholes H
intact. Think that last clause over. I;
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY I
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For Your S
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear, I
Fishing Outfits. I
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
N. F. ZIMMERMAN I
Ketchikan, - - Alaska ■!!!
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| A. E. WALKER & SON 9
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J FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, 9 ''>t
3 TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock S.7
S Prices Most Reasonable. .