THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska a.
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
THE PROGRESSIVE PRINTING COMPANY
j. E. RIVARD . Editor
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'KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, MAY 2, 1916.
WE SHOULD NOT STOP AT THAT.
There is no doubt in anybody’s mind that the
couneilmen who took the trouble to locate a recrea
tion park at Charcoal Point for the city, deserve to be
complimented- Their action is not only commendable
from a recreation ground point of view, but from the
fact that they secured a valuable asset for the com
munity. It is a valuable asset because of the further
fact that in a very few years it shall be one of the
most populated part of the city, for Ketchikan will
expand in that direction, and that very location may
become the very center of a large city, Ketchikan is
bound to grow, and in its travel will expand north.
The step thus taken by these men was energy in
vested for the benefit of the community as a whole
Not only for the present generation, but for future
generations as well. However, we should not consider
this a task fully accomplished. From all indications, it
is only a matter of a few years before Ketchikan will
have a population reaching in the fifth figure, and
with the increase of population will come the neces
sity for more recreation grounds. Bearing this in
mind, wouldn’t it be well for us to bestir ourselves
and cover .that beautiful piece of ground near the
power house
Nothing can ever excel that piece of ground for
anything we may wish to use it- At a very little
cost it can be made into a splendid baseball ground a
game that everybody likes, and for which everybody
would help The Charcoal Fark can be used for
summer outings, picnics, etc., while the nearer one
can be used for all kinds of sporting games- By all
means let the council take action and in doing so, the
members will not fail to bring to themselves the ever
lasting good wish of the inhabitants of the community
A grave mistake that most of us make is that
we take our different function in life too solemnly,
neither should we suppose that our outward circum
stance is evidence and much less introduce any real
inequality- The character is what counts.
Let none forget that this is our “clean-up” week.
It is necessary that we should clean about our re
spective premises, because, are we not to be on “in
spection” soon? When the tourist season opens, peo
ple from all over the world will look us over. Let
us perk up some; whether we need it or not
, THE UNRELIABLE.
One of the greatest virtues' in this world—an j
attribute rarely found in its entirety—is the plain I
truth, and the greatest recognition of it is to use it
None doubt but what the lie becomes r. *onvc'
tional method of avoiding compromising di:7i ;ultic'.
We cultivate the faculty of arranging facts in such a
manner as will suit our purpose better, and if a lie
is the most effecting instrument at hand, we lie to
each other with the most serene countenances- Men lie
to their wives, wives lie to their husbands, children
lie to their parents, we all lie to our neighbors. Wife
lie in business and force our minds to believe that
those lies are only vvfcite lies, therefore harmless; when
as a matter of fact, there is no such a thing as a
white lie. The harmless lie sometimes does the great
est harm- A lie about a person will shatter that per
son’s reputation- It may be inadvertently uttered, yet
the dart goes home and all the retractions that may
follow will not replace the lingering sting of the
beastly lie
There is no vice, no habit that covers a man with
so much shame as the deliberate habit of lying; and
we all know as much; still we keep on lying. Some
times we feel inclined to believe that the world is
made up of liars. What a change it would make in
tins world if we were to cultivate the faculty of
telling the truth as much as we have been—seemingly
—cultivating the faculty of lying.
A CRISIS DEVELOPS IN IRELAND.
(Seattle Times.)
The announcement that martial law has *been de
dared throughout Ireland must be considered as proof
that the disaffection is much more serious than earlier
reports had indicated and also as evidence that the
British government has elected to take stern measures ;
in dealing with the grave problem thus developed
Concerning the end of the movement, thfere can be j
no question. The rebellious elements will be crushed- |
The military power at the command of London furnish- j
es an assurance that it is master of the situation, no
matter how extensive the opposition may be.
However, this certainly does not abate the melan-1
choly prospect that, in putting clo\vn the Irish agitation,
serious clashes may be precipitated and great loss of
life caused. Once again, the sod of Erin may be
drenched with the blood of its sons and the animosities
of centuries, which seemed on the point of being
eliminated by time, will be revived in all thair ancient
bitterness
Naturally, much sympathy will go forth from
America to Ireland- In fact, certain Irish-American
elements in this country are believed to have been
actively identified with the present movement- Never
theless, there is an English side to the situation, which
needs must appeal to every thinking man, no matter
what his sympathies may be- It is partially exposed
by the statement, given publicity in London papers
today, showing that although Ireland has 450,000 un
married men of military age, only 80,723 had volun
teered up to February 1- Ulster, with about 1-500,000
population, alone has been accredited with furnishing
approximately. 60,000 recruits. Nationalist Ireland
with approximately 3,000,000 population, has provided
not more than one-half that number.
FOJR SALE
Bel! Island Hot Springs
Located 45 utiles north of Ket
chikan, Alaska- Composed of 21
cabins, -tore with $1,000 stock, dock
and walk from doek to Springs, a
distance of one quarter mile.
Numerous number of springs. Five
of the largest cemented, 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 are in the hands of the
heirs of George Roe, and (heir de
-ire 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 44 Night Phone 48
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.
Dray mg'
A.11 Orders will Ue prompt!'
ard carefully executed.
Contracts Taken For Air' Work:
Ketchikan
DrayingCompany
J. W. CORDELL, Propietor.
Phone No. 60.
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DON’T MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY
$4000 worth of Dry Goods at less
than original cost
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I am retiring from the dry goods business to stock other K.
lines. In view of the fact that prices arc going up on nearly
everything you cannot afford to pass up the greatest sale in
dry goods ever offered the people of Ketchikan.
laces, Ribbons, Embroidery, Muslin, Wool and Cotton Un
derwear, Hosiery, Silks and Satins, Cotton Poplins, and all
piece goods. Hats, Caps and nil 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 (EL 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 Storage 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 J±_ Pitch i
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITIIING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
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 0ur very best with every bit of
lausndy work. How good that best ^
iH you will appreciate if you send
your tilings here next time.
Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY .
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* We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of |
Spruce aricj Cedar Lumber
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Can fill any order either stock
or cut to specifications ... 1:
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I Barge Blanche |j
| for charter for freiglit purposes I
I Ketchikan Power Company *\
| Stedman Hotel i
| IRA H. KING, Manager I
I Headquarters for Commercial, Can- I
8
| nery and Mining Men I
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.
I RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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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
that it is THE BEST COFFEE YOU EVER DRANK.
Phone us your order today.
PROFESSIONALS
! James M. Shoup
Attorney at Law
j Offices adjoining U S. Customs
Office
Notary
S. A. PLUMLEY
Attorney and
Counselor at Law
Office—Town Council Chambers,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
E. E. Sparhawk
DENTIST
Office in Residence
Hours, 10 a. m. to 4 p. in.
Miller & Stevens
Hairdressing Parlor
Mclilravie Building, Main St.
Hours, 10:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Special work by appointment
CHAS. H. COSGROVE
Attorney at Law
GENERAL PRACTICE
C.E. INGERSOIL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Prompt attention given to perfect
ing land titles and securing patents
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA.
J. FILLMORE WARDER
Attorney at Law
General Practice Revilla Block
MARY A C GIBSON
Stenographer
Notary Public
OFFICES
—Newtown Home—
Phone 142
Phone 106. First-Class Work
F. MILLER
Painting, Kalsomining, Paperhanging
and Graining a Specialty.
KETCHIKAN, : : ALASKA
KETCHIKAN CAMP, NO. 20: A. B.
Meet? every Monday evening
at 8 p.m., at Red Men’s
Visiting Brothers Welt .oe
H. M. Stackpole, A. C
D. M. Smith Harris, A. R.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 224, regular
meeting Monday
Visiting Brothers
invited.
Hall for rent. Mon
day, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
JAT THE CHURCHES'
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 23, “Probation
After Death.”
ALL ARE WELCOME.
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
Sunday Church Service 11 a. m.
and 7;30 p. in.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30 p.m.
Friday Choir meets at 8:00 p. m.
First and Third Wednesday after
,ons at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENER, Tastor.
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.
Itev. 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 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,
« Pastor.
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I 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
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. The
four-cycle can be slowed down to
two miles per hour.
Burns less gasolene per horse
power.
At least investigate before buy
ing any other motor.
HANDLE ALL PARTS.
H. ti. KUBLEY
Dealer in General Merchandise
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA.
I Slows Down
IiLyyr
To two miles per hour
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Buy
Columbia
Batteries
Cost No More Last Longer
For all ignition work
Citizens’ Light, Power & Water Co.
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