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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, MAY 23, 1916.
- HAVE WE FORGOTTEN?
Have we forgotten that Memorial Day will soon
be here ? Are we preparing to befittingly observe the
day V 1 f «c have forgotten or if we are neglecting
to prepare for its observation, let this be a reminder
that Memorial Day should be the DAY,of all DAYS
For, does it not mean the solemn contemplation . of
what the Civil War and its consequences really meant
in the history of the country that makes Memorial
Day’s celebration most sacred ?
If we remember that men died in defense of their
homes and for the principles that they wished to leave
as a heritage to posterity; shall we allow it to be
said that the next generation is so ungrateful as to
forget to pause at least once a year to reflect and
refresh their memories 'of the heroic deeds of the
dead.
THE WAY IT LOOKS.
“Roosevelt is the only man!” This expression is
heard on every side; and from all indications, the
only thing that remains to be done is the shouting
It is said that Roosevelt is as good as nominated,
which means that he is elected, consequently, we
might as well shout now and be at the head of the
procession, which some of us are doing, prematurely
perhaps, but shouting just the same. The above is
in substance at least what the large majority of
voters throughout the country are doing. And this,
notwithstanding the fact that some, of the old guards
are still bucking. Although feebly, they are bucking
just the same- They may be just pretending, or they
may not. However, they see no way out of the pre
dicament. Roosevelt is too much for them. The peo
ple want Teddy for their president and they are
going to have him, regardless whether the old “sports”
want him or not- That’s the way it looks now.
THE BASIS OF MARRIAGE.
I am persuaded that friendship is the basis of true
marriage—the man and woman must be able to get
on together in the serenity of natural comradeship,
without continuous rasp and jar. They must pos
sess toward each other the plain and elemental qual
ities of confidence, loyalty and tenderness; they must
hold the same views concerning the meaning of life:
each must desire nothing so much as the welfare of
the other; either can have aught which is not at the
disposal of the other- Love there must be, indeed,
but not love alone, for love is of fiery essence and
often fails to result in happiness either ,'or the lover
or the lovqd- This could never be said of friendship.
The very word itself is a synonym of felicity-—Rich
ard Wightman. *
CAN THE CHARGE BE TRUE.
For months two of the Fairbanks newspapers
have been raking the United States of that division
over the hot coal, and of late have included the district
attorney, the clerk of the court and other federal
officials in their denounciations. Some of these men
have been called “curs.” “whelps” and other kinds of
abuses. To all of which we hear no sound or reply.
No attempt to stop the abuses. From that the readers
of these papers must necessarily conclude that the
charges are true. What c/se, can they make out of
them ? As a matter of fact, they have no alternative
Now, if the charges are true, why do the powers
that be continue those officials in office ? Are they
not detrimental to the peace and dignity of a com
munity? On the other hand, if the charges are
false, these papers should be punished
It seems to us that when an official is charged
with a certain offense or his character attacked—as it
appears in this case; the appointive powers should
remove him at once. Because such roasting cannot
have but one effect, and that is to create disrespect
for the laws.
THE LAMP OF EXPERIENCE.
It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of
Hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a pain
ful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till
she transforms us into beasts. * * *
Are we disposed to be of the number of those who,
having eyes see not. and having ears hear not the
things which so nearly concern their temporal sal
vation ? For my part, whatever anguish or spirit it
may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to
know the worst, and provide for it.
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided,
and that is the lamp of experience- I know of no
way of judging of the future but by the past-—
Patrick Henry.
DESTINY.
Destiny never forsakes the good man, as long as
he does not forsake himself and ignobly despair of
himself. The genius which seemed to have departed
from him returns to him again at the right moment,
bringing new activity, fortune and joy. Sometimes
the genius comes in the shape of a friend, sometimes
in that of an unexpected change of times. Sacrifice
to this genius, even though you see him not! Hope
in back-looking, returning fortune, even when you
deem her far off. If the left side is sore, lay your
self on the right; if the storm has bent your sap
ling one way, bend it the other way, until it attains
once more the perpendicular medium-—Herder
KETCHIKAN CAMP, NO. 20, A. B.
Meets every Mon da - evening
at 8 p.m., at Red Men’s
Visiting Brothers Welt me
H. M. Stackpole. A. C
D. M. Smith Harris, A. R.
LOYAL ORDER OT MOOSE
Local 224, regular
meeting Monday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent, Mon
day, Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday.
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AT THE CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Subject for May 28, “Ancient and
Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmer
ism and Hypnotism, Denounced.”
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song services at 8:00 p. m.
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
, m at 2:30 Lades Aid Society.
H. W. MIChENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a, m.
Sunday School ai 2:30p.in.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
Week. Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Hev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pastor.
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 Honse
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,
• w Pastor.
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PROFESSIONALS
James M. Slioup
Attorney at Law
Offices adjoining V S. Customs
Office
Notary
S. A. PLUMLEY
Attorney and
Counselor at Law
Office—Town Council Chambers.
[Cetchtkan, Alaska.
J. FILLMORE WARDER
Attorney at Law
General Practice Revilla Block
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01 AS. H. COSGROVE
Attorney at Law
GENERAL PRACTICE
C. E. INGERSOLL
ATTORNEY AT I,AAV
Prompt attention given to perfect
ing land titles and securing patents
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA.
E. E. Sparhawk
DENTIST
Office in Residence
flours, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
I NORTHERN MACHINE WORKS j
Standard Gas Engines
OXY ACETYLENE WELDING
We Weld
Steel, Brass, Bronze, Cast-iron
Malleable iron. Welds Guaranteed. ■
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Ketchikan Meat Co.
PHONE 120
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VVe make a specialty of Camp and
Cannery trade
Carstens Packing Cso. Owners
Night Phone S120
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FOR SALE
Bell Island Hot Springs
Located 45 miles north of Ket
chikan, Alaska- Composed of 22
cabins, store with $1,000 stock, dock
and walk from dock to Springs, a
distance of one quarter mile.
Numerous number of springs. Five
of the largest eemented, walled and
fenced in and the water is seven
feet deep. Creek flows by springs
with good water power, being fed
from four large lakes.
. Springs ar*. in the hands of the
heirs of George Roe, and their de
sire is to sell if reasonable price
if offered in the near future.
Terms can be made on this sale.
Inquiries and information can be
had from W. L. ROE,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Ketchikan Auto Service
C. C. COLLENS, Prop.
General Transfer to Any Part of
Town
Day Phohe 41 Night Phone 48
ROYAL-CAFE
We make a specialty
of Short Orders at all
times ofjheday or night
Our dinners are un
equaled in the North.
| Private Boxes for Dinner]
Mitchell Bilicich, Co.
Draying
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All Orders* will be promptly
a.jd carefully executed.
Contracts fa*e'i For Air/ Votrk
Ketchikan
DrayingCompany
J. W. CORDELL, Propietor.
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Stedman Hotel
IRA H. KING, Manager
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.
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GENERAL BOAT BUILDING^
AT THOMAS DOCK
Estimates Furnished,
Prices Reasonable.
CANNERY WORK A SPECIALTY
Boat work of all kinds promptly done.
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WE HOLD FAST
to the idea that a satisfied customer
is a mighty good advertisement.
Also that a dissatisfied one is a
mighty good advertisement for
somebody else. Hence, we always
do Qur very best with every bit of
launrdy work. How good that best
is yen will appreciate if you send
your things here next time.
Phone 24.
ketOhiran steam laundry
THE EVINRUDE M
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.
Burns less gasoline per horse
power.
At least investigate before buy
ing any other motor.
HANDLE ALL PARTS.
IL G. KUBLEY
Dealer in General Merchandise
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA.
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