HERE AND THERE
According to the Fairbanks
Citizen, “Big Mooso” Johnson, the
organizer of the I .oval Order of
Moose in Alaska, was married in
Portland, Oregon, the first part
of December, to a Mrs. Stella Curry
a former Alaskan.
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The Fairbanks people are still
complaining about their mail serv
ice.
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Charles W. Joynt, formerly man
ager of the Tanana Valley Railway
Company, has brought an action
against that concern for the re
covery of $1,750 wages claimed to
be due him.
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The city of Juneau will have to
pay $300 and costs of the suit
brought by one of its citizens. The
plaintif demanded $20,000 damages,
but the jury awarded him the sum
of $300 instead.
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According to the Juneau Dispatch
the Socialist paper, The Sunday
Morning Post has again changed
hands. D. A. Callahan retires and
Mrs. McEvoy assuming the duties
of editorship. This is the paper In
which Edward Krause is interested,
or at least was a year or so ago.
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D. C. Brownell, an old resident
of Seward, died at the Lane Hos
pital, San Francisco, during the
last week of November. His will,
in which he left all his property
to his son, may be contested.
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All the ships coming to Seward
will be compelled from this time
forward to cut down the numbei
of passengers, says the Seward
Gateway. The Northwestern which
was permitted to carry 383 passen
gers, can only carry 269 in the
future, and all the others in pro
portion to the number of lifeboats
they carry. This is in accordance
with the Seaman’s law.
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In addition to the regular Com
mercial Club of Seward, that has
been in existence for years, another
civic body was organized the other
day at which 28 attended. The
new association will be known as
the Seward Chamber of Commerce.
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The Postmaster at Cordova, who
presented his resignation not long
ago, has not yet been relieved of
the duties of the office. He wired
the department that business of
importance requires his attention
and must be relieved.
Walter Quinn, of Valdez and
vicinity for the last several years,
was recently admitted to the Sitka
Pioneers’ Home. He is a native of
Great Britain but has lived nearly
all his life in America. He came
to Alaska in 1895.
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The municipal authorities of Nome
have undertaken to check the ten
dency of men using profane lan
guage on the street.
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A house and lot on the Hill. Ap
ply at this office, or to Mrs. George
Chesney. Adv. tf.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY A
BUREAU OF INFORMATION
The recognition by citizens gen
erally that the. Gelogical Survey is
a bureau of information as well as
a field service has -gradually plac
ed upon it a large burden of work
as well as of responsibility. The
amount of correspondence involved
in performing this public duty may
be indicated by the fact that ap
proximately 50,000 letters of in
quiry were handled in the differ
erent scientific branches of the Sur
vey last year. The scope of these
inquiries is not less noteworthy,
for they range from requests for
information concerning the geology
of every part of the United States
or the water supply, both un
derground and surface, of as wide
ly separated regions as Alaska and
Florida, or for engineering data on
areas in every State in the Union,
to inquiries regarding the natural
resources of foreign counthies, es
pecially those of Central and South
America..
The changes in the world's trade
in metals and other mineral pro
ducts during the last year brought
to the Geological Survey a new op
portunity for special service. The
inquiries concerning possible sourc
es of this or that mineral product
began early in August, and the Sec
retary of the Interior gave to the
public an interview outlining the
expected developments in the min
eral industry. His statement was
followed by special press bulletins
issued by the Survey on the more
important subjects. In September,
1914, however, the demand for
authoritative information had be
come so lively that a bulletin,—
“Our Mineral Reserves” (Bulletin
599)—-was quickly prepared and is
sued. In this publication the whole
subject of the country’s ability to
meet the emergency demands for
minerals was summarizzed and the
Survey offered to serve as an agent
in briniging consumer and producer
into touch with each other. This
new function of acting as “central”
to the mineral industry proved pop
ular, a large volume of special cor
respondence developed and a grati
fying use was made of the Geolog
ical Survey’s list of mineral pro
ducers and of the specific infor
mation in the possession of the Fed
eral geologists regarding practical
ly every type of mineral deposit in
the country. It is believel that
this correspondence has been of ma‘
terial advantage to consumers and
producer alike—the users of min
eral products who were formerly
dependent upon foreign sources of,
supply and the mine operators who
have learned of new markets for
their output.
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SPECIALTY
August chickens weight from 1
and 1-2 to 2 pounds each alive or
dressed, delivered at any time.
A. w. BBINDLE. Phone G 105.
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If you arc looking for handsome
Christmas gifts, see display at
Mrs. Washburn’s Millinery store, ad
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FOR RENT—Five room house
I with bath. Phone 62. .adv.
ATTENTION POCAHONTAS
The members of Pocahontas
Lodge are requested to attend the
lodge meeting next Thursday night,
as there is business of importance
to come before the lodge.
MAE K. SHARK,
Pocahontas.
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XMAS PRESENTS FOR KIDDIES
The Arctic Brotherhood have ar
ranged with both theaters to give
the children two free shows on
Christmas Day. The Grand will
start the first show at 12:30 and
the Dream at 2:30 thus enabling
them to see both shows.
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EDDIE IS ALL SMILES
The patrons of the Lotus Barber
Shop will kindly be patient with
the propietor if he appears to be
a little flighty for a few days. Mrs.
Cross arrived from Seattle on the
Al-Ki yesterday afternoon and Ed
is so happy at the prospect of
having a real home that he is not
strictly accountable.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Mr. Williams, the mail carrier,
announces that the mail boat which
is due to leave Saturday, will leave
Friday at 8 a.m. instead, for this
trip only.
VISITING HER DAUGHTERS
Mrs. A. J. Frost, mother of Mrs.
Forest J. Hunt and Mrs. W. A.
Morgan, arrived from Tacoma yes
terday on the S. S. Al-Ki, and will
spend a month or two here visit
ing with her daughters, and re
newing friendships made on form
er visits to Ketchikan.
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ALAMEDA GOES SOUTH
The Alaska Steamship Co’s,
steamer Alameda arrived from -the
north at 9:30 last night and sailed
again for Seattle about one this
morning. Only one Ketchikan pas
senger boarded her for Seattle.
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Would like a few more boadrers,
good home cooking, family style.
We give meal tickets at reasonable
rates. Located over Kriedler’s
Lumber shop. 26t.
MRS. RETSCH
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AT THE HOTELS
AT THE STEDMAN
Jose San Martin, Loring.
AT THE RE VILLA
Mrs. C. L. Durgan, Loring; Mrs.
J. C. Shawner, Loring; L. E. Cross
and wife, Ketchikan; Gus Halver
son.
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ORDER YOUR XMAS TREE
Leave your order at H. R. Thomp
son’s store for your Christmas
Tree. Adv. Et.
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SPECIALS
Fresh Olympia Oysters,
Chicken Tamales,
Fresh Choice Veal Chops
and Roasts.
KEXCM11VAIN MUiAi MAKKKI.
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I BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY GOODS |
| Now is the time to get the best and g
;| get it to suit g
I We can meet your wants 1
| With bright new goods to please n
M every buyer who is seeking an ap- g
g propriate gift for young or old 4
I PRICES RIGHT AND REASONABLE I
I Cut Prices on Parisian lvo= jj
i ry goods for the Holidays. I
| See our prices before pur- S
1 chasing elsewhere I
1 Berthelsen & Pruell 1
JUNEAU VISITED BY STORm!
According to tho Juneau Empire,
the capital city was visited last
Sunday evening by the worst wind
storm in . three years. The wind
swept up the channel with a driv
ing sea in front of it and wrecked
gas boats, pile drivers, and did
much damage to docks and other
structures along the waterfront.
The lights were out over the city
for half an hour.
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There was a dearth of Christmas
shoppers on the streets today, (Dec.
16) says the Seward Post, owing
to the snow drifts which made navi
gation difficult in certain parts of
the city. Hugh! says the Ketchi
kaners, what a place to live in.
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MEXICO CITY IS DRY
GALVESTON, Dec. 21—The sale of
alcoholic liquors in Mexico City
has been forbidden for 90 days by
a decree issued yesterday by the
governor of the federal district,
according to advices reaching the
Mexican consulate hero today. Tin;
decree was a measure to prevent
the spread of typus in the capital.
It is also reported that Governor •
Alverdo of the state of Yucatan,
has issued a decree prermanently
forbidding the sale of liquors in i
that state.
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After January the first I will 1
engage in the practice of dentistry
at my residence.
Office hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
E. E. SPARHAWK D. D. S.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Pacific. Building & Loan, stock
holders are renuested to make their
payments early this month so that
same may reach the Home Office
before the last day of the year. The
Dec. payment is now due.
M. A. MITCHELL. Agt.
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FOR RALE—40 H. P. Standard
Engine. Phone G171. or annlv
aboard the Taku II. 6t adv.
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Just a Suggestion
FOR XMAS
Carnations
Violets
Hoses
Bollp
mistletoe
at Knbley’s
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See
NEWMAN
for
Christmas Cards
and
Price Tickets
CANNON’S BAKERY
\ND GROCERY
EGGS 35 cents a Dozen
The fact that 1 am
shipping in Six hundred
dozen a week, should
recommend the eggs.
But if you are in doubt
as to the quality, stop
in and 1 will break a
few for you.
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.Toll printing neatly nnd quickly
dono at the Progressive-Miner.
DON’T FORGET
The Bon Marche ' Xmas
Novelties will soon be on display
at prices that will surprise you.
Hand painted China, toys of all
kinds and lots of other goods suit
able for Xmas gifts. Adv. tf.
BOTH WILL BE THANKFUL
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We will thank you to subscribe
for the Daily Progressive-Miner for
eight months, $5.00 cash, and you
will thank us.
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TONIGHT at the GRAND
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“THE EAGLE'S MATE”
Mary PICKFORD ill a fve reel FAMOUS PLAYERS Production
IT IS WELL TO REMEMBER 1
That the time to buy is when you have most to buy from, and that is right now. We have just £2
received a shipment of holi day goods. K
Si PYRALIN IVORY, Table sets, and individual pieces, LATEST DU BARRY design
M Toilet Sets in solid ebony, Black Walnut, Cherry, and Sterling Silver. £2
if MILITARY BRUSHES in sets of Sterling Silver, Cherry and solid Ebony in handsome leather 15
M HAND MIRRORS in Birdseye Maple, PyrnI'n Ivory, Solid ny, and Black Walnut. 12
Us Crane’s, Johnstons and Imperial Candies. This includes (King of All Candies) "MAR\ GARDEN *5
at Chocolates. ca
| Tinkertoys and Dolls |
I These goods arc on display in our windows, and this is probably the largest selection of these
goods ever offered the people of Ketchikan. We cordially invite you to come and investigate.
& *^'IT IS A PLEASURE TO SHOW GOODS R /
Do not forget that our closing out sale of Jewelry is still in progress, lie have bargains in jj
CUT GLASS, WATCHES, DIAMONDS and GOLD JEWELRY' at prices that will certainly appeal W
to discriminating buyers.
Ryus Drug Company 1
P PRICES LOWEST QUALITY THE BEST 8
| XMAS GOODS I
| Heckman ^Co/s hardware department offers you a g *
large field from which to select useful and appropriate g
Christmas Presents g
l REPRESENTING THE VERY BEST H
I MADE IN AMERICA MERCHANDISE §
: UNIVERSAL percolators and electrical appliances. §
[ COMMUNITY SILVER. |
[ REMINGTON and WINCHESTER guns. |
SPALDING sporting goods* g
MIAMI CYCLE & MFG. CO. and POPE MFG. CO., bicycle makers |
■ of the famous Racyde, Columbia, Rambler, Merkle and g
\ Pope bicycles. g
Reliable and Standard Merchandise g -
: stock J. R. Heckman & Co. seFvke I