Grocery News
Some more of that
Brooktield Sausage
on the Alaska, it cer
tainly is delicious.
We are showing an
unusually good qual
ity of English wal
nuts.
Fresh Ranch Eggs, a
dozen fifty five cents.
Several Cases of Hills
Coffee on the Alaska,
a pound fifty cents.
Crisco in both med
ium and small sizes.
Fresh frnits and ve
getables aplenty.
Swift Premium Hams
and Bacons.
Two hundred cakes ot Cashmere Bouquet
toilet soap, medium size, while they last
15c or 2 tor 25c.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
Temperatures are moderating in
side, Fairbanks reporting only eight
below, and other points along the
trail recording temperatures from 10
to 20 degrees higher than yesterday.
The backbone of the present cold
spell is broken and fine weather is
looked for for a time.
The launch Shamrock left this
morning for Shoup Bay points, re
turning to port this afternoon.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
Wm. Holmes left this morning on
the Shamrock for Sboup Bay. He will
return this evening.
LADIES TAKE NOTICE
Some new goods coming for Easter
at the Emporium. tf
Corporal Rowbottom and Privates
Roseguard and Krupitza left Wort
man today for the interior.
A new line of Johnson's Candy at
the Valdez Drug Co. tf
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
On'the Republican Ticket
Third Division, Territory of Alaska
JOSEPH L. REED
OF VALDEZ, ALASKA
Subject to the Will of the Voters at the
Primary Election, April 30,1918
If elected I promise to give the Third Divi
sion and the Territory of Alaska efficient
painstaking service, with a view to legisla
tion for the masses and not the classes. I
respectfully solicit the votes of the electors
of the Third Division for this office, and ask
them to thoroughly investigate my qualifi
cations for the position.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
R P. SULLIVAN
CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION AS
ROAD COMMISSIONER
ON THE
REPUBLICAN TICKET
AT THE
Primaries April 30, 1918
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES H. PATTERSON
of VALDEZ, ALASKA.
Has filed for Representative for the
. Third Division, Democratic ticket.
H."
Born in New York In 1876. Camp to Alaska lp 1*88. Prospected In
all camps In the interior lnclu$ftg Pawspp. Resident of Valdes
for fifteen years. Twice mayor pf VpMgg 99$ sararpl **•«»
ed as councilman. Blacksmith by trade. If he recelrsp the nomi
nation Mr. Patterson promises to cire his time and pitantlpn to leg
lalpMop for Ajsshamu
THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
Several games were played In the
billiard tournament yesterday,, Jake
Hepflnger heating C. H. Golden la a
50 point handicap by only ten points,
Hepflnger playing 125 to Golden's
165. The game was close right to the
end some fine runs being made. Hep
finger's high run was 13; Golden’s 32.
Thos. Selby defeated Clinton Egan
by six points, Egan playing 110 to
Selby’s 60.
Jake Hepfipger defeated S. O. Cas
ter in a closely contested game.
George Relnke defeated Dr. J. A.
Silverman.
The bad weather the past week has
caused many of the players to miss
the games, but Interest will be resum
ed now that good weather has come
again.
The percentage of games lost and
won are as follows:
B. E. Smith recently sold his launch
the Pathfinder, to Dr. Thos. H. Haxby,
the fur king of Green Island. Dr. Hax
by runs one of tl^ largest fox ranches
In the northwest, and will use the
boat in tending to his valuable ani
mals.
FOR SALE
PIANO, in good condition. Apply
Prospector. tf
NORTHWESTERN SAILS
SEATTLE, March 24.—The steam
ship Northwestern sailed at one o’
clock Sunday afternoon. Her passen
gers for Valdez were J. Scheie, Louis
Roche, C. McClellan, J. C. McClellan,
F. F. Uoerllng, J. W. Browp and Lars
Holland. About 300 cannery employes
are aboard bound for different points
in Alaska.
Kodaks and kodak supplies at the
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Henry Ober sold a house and lot
or. Keystone Avenue today to Joseph
Emel.
STEAMER SAILINGS
Steamship Alaska—Sailed south from
Valdez Sunday, March 24.
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sailed
north from 8eattle, Sunday, march
24.
Steamship Northwestern — Sailed
north from Seattle, Sunday, March
24.
Steamship Admiral Watson,—8aliad
west from Valdez, Wednesday,
March 20.
Steamship Alameda—Sailed south
from Valdez, Tuesday, morning,
March 18.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Owing to the enormous cost of op
erating expenses the following rates
will be charged:
Fare from Valdez to Cliff.$ 2.00
From Valdez to Ellamar . 4.00
From Valdez to Landlock. 7.00
From Valdez to Fldalgo. 7.00
Freight per ton. 7.00
Faie from Valdez to any camp
on the west side as far as
Bald Head Chris Island. 10.00
To Port Wells and Portage bay 16.00
Fre;ght per ton. 16.00
tf KATALLA QUEEN
David Baird of Camden was ap
pointed by Governor Edge of New Jer
sey United States senator to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Sen
ator Hughes. Mr. Baird is a republi
can.
Coporal Rogers left Beaver Dam
this morning for Valdez.
FURS MADE UP
Furs remodeled, also new skins
made up in all the latest styles. Prices
very reasonable. Special attention
paid to Alaska trade. All work guar
anteed. Richmond Furs, 305 Cham
ber of Commerce Bldg, Tacoma
Wash. «
NEW HATS FOR
THE LADIES
The Swellest Line of Spring Mil
linery Ever Brought to Val
dez Now on The Way
Do not select your Hats until you see
my assortment. All materials strictly first
class and styles up to date. Watch for adv.
E. WINTER
B. E. Smith, former master of the
Patflnder, and a well known master
of this port, arrived yesterday from
Latouche on the steamship Alaska,
and will leave on the Admiral Wat
son for the States, where he will en
list in some branch of war activities.
Mr. Smith is a graduate of a well
known engineering school and an ex
perienced gas engine man, and will
fill a useful sphere in the war work.
ALASKA IN PORT
The steamship Alaska arrived in
port early yesterday morning, sailing
for Seattle and way ports after a
short stop. Her passengers for Val
dez were B. E. Smith, Chas. Wallen,
and two others. Outgoing passengers
were Wm. King and Malcolm Brock
for Cordova, and Jack Rives for Ju
neau.
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready
lo transfe. that baggage for you. tf
Ansco Films Will
fit any standard make o t camera.
They are the standard. Ouy B. Cam
eron. _ t*
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
VOTE FOR
JAMES L GALEN
e p ublican Candidate for
Road CommiMfoner
Primary Election Tuesday, April SO.
Purity Cross Dainties
Consist of Cream Chicken A la
King, Lobster A la Newburg, Welsh
Rarebit, Cream Codfish and many
others. Try them at Love-Whitley’s
tf
Anything you warn in the Une of
photography—Jenner can do it (or
you. tf
Wm. King was a passenger on the
steamship Alaska for Cordova, where
he will work the coming season.
Private Lains left Paxson this
morning on his way to his station at
Donnelly.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
MARCH TIDE TABLE
Monday, March 25.—
First high tide 11:15 a. m., 8.0.
Second high tide 11:16 p. m., 8.1.
First low tide 5:13 a. m., 1.1.
Second low tide 5:29 p. m., 0.6.
Tuesday, March 26.—
First high tide 11:51 a. m., 8.1.
Second high tide 11:69 p. m. 8.4.
First low tide 5:45 a. m., 0.5.
Second low tide 6:45 p. m., 0.7.
Wednesday, March 27.—
First high tide 12:26 p. m., 8.0.
First low tide 6:16 a. m., 0.0.
Second low tide 6:19 p. m., 0.9.
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KEEP YOUR MONEY IN
THE BANK
Are you troubled by having your money "bum a
hole” in your pocket? That is a common fault of
money.
If you have your money in the bank, whether it
be much or little, it will not bum any holes and it
will be there when you need it.
We offer you the advantages of our banking fa
cilities and invite you to open a checking account
with us.
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
Safe Deposit Travelers
Boxes Checks
Valdez Dock Co # PHONE NO. 1
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
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HOOVERIZE
save Health-Time-Labor
by using the
THOR ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER
It saves all the drudgery of sweeping.
It saves hours and hours for rest, reading,
recreation—for Red Cross or other patriotic
work.
Here is your chance to practice a sensible,
reasonable economy that w ill add to your happi
ness.
40,000 Chicago housewives already use the
Thor. Why not you?
It is built and guaranteed by Hurley, the
man who does things.
Prince William Sound Water,
Light, Power, Tel. Company
ALASKA’S PRIDE
IS THE NEW BREW
Has all the requirements, strength, nourishment and
taste of beer, but is minus the kick.
Put up by
ALASKA BEVERAGE &
BOTTLING WORKS.
Patronize Home Industry
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES E. WILSON
CANDIDATE FOR
ROAD COMMISSIONER
SOLICITS YOUR VOTE FOR RE-ELECTION
PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 30.