“ Wear a Benjamin”
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The man who appreciates
a good fit and real tailor
ing should wear
ALFRED BENJAMIN Clothes.
They are built by the best of
workmen, of the best of materials.
No clothes maker puts in high
class work on poor goods.
Suits $20 and Up
Valdez Mercantile Co., Inc.
TRUE VALUES
On the basis ot Security and Service
we solicit your account.
WE DO A BANKING BUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY.
VALDEZ BANK & TRUST CO.
BIG TIME JULY
4, 5 and 6
Largest celebration ever held in Valdez planned by
Valdez’ Fraternal Orders
Three days celebration, 4th, 5th and 6th.
Rock Drilling Contest
First Prize $250; Second Prize $75;
Third Prize $25.
Horse Races
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First Prize $50; Second Prize $25.
Tug of War
Prize $100.
Motor Cycle Kaces
Boat Races
Foot Races
Log Rolling Contest
Bicycle Races
Base Ball,
Military
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$7.00 Fare from Cordova and Seward to Valdez
and return
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COMPLETE WORE
ON M HE.
Robert McIntosh, the conitractor,
has completed his contract to grade
Alaska avenue from Sherman street
Co the ball grounds and has made an
exceptionally good jou of it, blowing
out the stumps, filling in the low
places and raising the center of the
road to provide for drainage. Gravel
is being hauled to cap the street.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
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Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
nan’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
nan’s the tailor. Telephone 198.
J. H. Shotwell, the Slate creek op
■rator, returned on the Sampson from
;he states.
G. O. Relnke, the watchmaker and
eweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All
vork guaranteed.
A fresh line of paint received on
;he last boat by the Valdez Sheet
Metal Works. Prices reasonable, tf
Bill Wesserling came up last night
'rom the Ivanhoe property on Shoup
Day.
FOR SALE—A furnished house
cheap. Enquire of Mrs. H. M. Carter.
Just received a new line of infants
and children’s shoes. The best ever
shown, at S. Blunt & Co. tf
Deputy Marshal Mossman returned
on the Admiral Sampson from Port
land, where he went with a govern
ment patient.
The entire stock of jewelry left
from the Stull store has been turned
over to the Emporium and will be
sold for little or nothing. Call and
see the bargains. tf
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Medley, of Cor
dova, arrived on the Admiral Samp
son to spend the Fourth in Valdez.
Fine line of coats $3.50 up, at Har
vey’s Toggery. tf
Malcolm Brock and wife, of Cor
dova, were arrivals on the Sampson
to spend a few days in Valdez dur
ing the celebration, of the Fourth.
ALL BILLS due to Smith & Wilson
are to be paid to Smith & Chisholm
and all accounts owing by Smith &
Wilson will be paid by Smith & Chis
holm, the new owners of the Ex
change. k8
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Mrs. Sam Orchard arrived on the
Sampson from Katalla and will visit
in Valdez over the Fourth. Mrs.
Mairs, of Katalla, is also visiting in
Valdez.
Just received a new line oi mianis
and children's shoes. The best ever
shown, at S. Blum & Co. if
Field Marshal Jack Crittenden, who
will be marshal of the day and lead
the parade on July 4th, will ride the
beautiful saddle borse owned by Col.
Richardson of the Alaska road com
mission. Field marshal is the high
est honor that can be given to our
leader. Some wanted to call him
just major, a few colonel, but the
majority preferred that of field mar
shal, of which there are but very few,
as the rank exists only in European
countries.
Trips to the Glacier.
The Ford automobile, holding four
people, will make trips to the Valdez
Glacier for $4.00 a trip. An excellent
road has been built. View the sightly
See Owen Meals.
To Our Patrons.
Rough dry will be picked up Thurs
day and returned Tuesday on account
of celebration.
INDEPENDENT LAUNDRY.
Valdez Cafe Re-opens.
The Valdez Cafe has moved from
its former location and is open again
for business at the Sideboard build
ing.
Good Business House for Sale.
Good business block for sale on
Keystone avenue, Valdez, Alaska.
Apply to owner, Mrs. S. E. Gleason, tf
Nubone Corsets.
Try Mrs. St. Marie’s; for one of
those Nubone corsets. tf
Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!
For bargains call tomorrow from
X to 9 p m. at the Emporium.
- Stockholders’ Meeting*
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Valdez Mercantile Go.
will be held at their office Jg Val
dez Alaska, on Monday, July 13th,
at. S o’clock p. m. tot the aletjfion of
a Board, of Diiectors for ,hp ensuing
year. - Other business of importance.
kl4 " ARTHUR LANG, Secy.
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Announcement
New Telephone Rates
Residence Phones $1.50
Business Phones $3.50
Effective July 1st.
VALDEZ IeCTAIC COMPANY
—The People’s Company
office in Copper Block, on Broadway
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits
and nuts.
KiTil liUH^^CHAS. PERBV
Complete Services
J IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
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CAMP VALDEZ No. 10
Meet every! Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock In
Eagle Hall. All members are requested to
attend. T. G. QUINN, Arctic Chief
S. MCNIECE. Secretary
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Valdes I/Odge
No 168,
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications first Wednesday to
each month in McKinley Hall Visitors at way*
welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBY, W. M.
C. C Reynolds. Sec
L. W. STORM. E. M.
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ARCADE CAFE
IS THE BEST PLACE TO EAT
BAKF.RV IN CONNECTION
univc.iv I everything good
PRIVATE - DINING ROOM
JACK CALLIN & CO.
BEST PLAGE TO EAT
MRS. ST. MARIE’S
Moved to Reed Building, on Wall
Street, next to Road Commission
_ t 7am to 9am
.MEALS j Lunch 12 m to t p m
' 8 to 7 p m
BOARD & ROOM 960 per Mo.
FRESH, HOT TOMALUES
and Chili Con Carne
every night from 9 p. m. to 1
a. m. in the street and Sunday
in house in rear of Alameda.
STEAM LAUNCH N & S
Leave* from Valdez dock for
SHOUP BAY
and way point* at 10 a. m. Daily
W. J. CALLAGHAN.
MILK-MILK-MILK
Fresh Milk and Cream
VALDEZ DAIRY
Telephone ordert to Phone 187
Local Valdez
SOCIALIST PARTY
Meets Thursdays at
8 o'clock at
the local quarters back of
Ingrain & Bush’s Cigar Store
If you want all the news all the
time, read the Prospector.
List ,Your Houses with the
VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Houses for Rest or Sale. Collections Made.
C. B. SMITH, Proprietor. Office on Well Street.
Say, Listen!
Talk is cheap and the cost of
high living has taken another drop.
Starting July 1st
Business phones will be $3.50 per month
Residence, phones will he $1.50 per month
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Water, Light &. Tele. Co.
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