The finest stockings
—the neatest socks
And every pair guar
anteed to wear for
six months or new
hose free.
EVERY box of Hole
proof contains a defi
nite, printed guaran
tee with a coupon for
each pair.
Sixpairs of cotton Hole
proof for men, women
and children are guaran
teed to wear six months
without a hole.
Three pairs of silk Hole
proof for men and women
are guaranteed to wear
three months without a
hole.
If any pairs fail, send
them back and the man
ufacturers will gladly and promptly send you new pairs in
exchange. Even the gauzy, summer weights are guaranteed.
Yet, most people buy Holeproof for their style, perfect fit
and fine appearance.
Think of the darning they save, and the expense too, of baying new
hose every week or two. Don t you think you ought to puy
Holeproof? Ask us to show you the new colors and various
grades, $1.50 to $3.00 a box.
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.
Steam Heat E,ectric Li«*,u
THE COPPER BLOCK
Finely Furnished Rooms All Modern Conveniences
s.v.i THE BUFFET s.v.t
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OF
^Native and I I IMDCD and Building
Puget Sound LiUlVlBIlifX Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
Patronize a Home Industry
“OLYMPIAN”
The Train of Luxury
• TO
Butte, Miles City, Sioux City, Minneapolis,
and St: Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago
All Points East, via the
“MILWAUKEE”
Leaves Seattle Daily at 10.15 A. M.
“A TOUR DE LUXE" is an expression supremely fitting in con
nection with a trip to the East on this palatial all-steel transconti
nental train. It combines the enjoyment of rare scenic beauties
with the pleasure of a journey in absolute ease and comfort.
No Extra Fare on This Train
For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations,
etc., call on or address
C. H. 'Kraemer, General Agent. Alaska Steamship Co. and Alaska Coast S. S. Co.
VALDEZ, ALASKA
City Ticket Offices, Chicago. Milwaukee A St. Paul Railway, 441 Hastings Si. West
VANCOUVER. B. C.
VALDEZ HARNESS SHOP
HARNESS and SHOE
REPAIR WORK
DOG HARNESS MANUFACTURED
We Make or Mend Any
thing in Leather.
Workmanship) Guaranteed
Price* Reasonable. Shop in Swan Block
CITY EXPRESS STORE
\X/r Buy Anything'
W H. Sell Everything.
LYNCH & SPENARD
LAUNCH BRIGHTON
CAPT. STAMEY
j Leave* once a week from
VALDEZ DOCK; for
PORT WELLS and
Way Ports.
FOR SPECIAL TRIPS SEE CAPT. STAMEY
Notice to Creditors.
In the United States Commissioner’s
Court, ex officio Judge in Probate,
Valdez Precinct, Third Judicial Di
vision, Territory of Alaska.
In the matter of the estate of Dav
id H. Sleem. deceased; A. J. Wendler,
administrator.—Notice to creditors.
Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned, administrator of the estate
df David H. Sleem, deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said estate, to ex
hibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within six (6) months af
ter the first publication of this no
tice, to the said administrator, at the
office of C. E. Bunnell, at Valdez,
Alaska, the same being the place for
the transaction of the business of
said estate.
Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 24th
day of November, 1913.
A. J. WENDLER,
Administrator of the estate of David
H. Sleem. '
Date of first pub. November 25, ’13.
Date of last pub. December 26, ’13.
Jack Underwood, the Alaskan writ
er and a member of the staff of the
Seattle Times, is at Cordova waiting
for dogs witn which he will make a
trip of investigation into the Chlsana
district.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Abe Bell Is in town from out the
trail. •
Fresh eastern oysters at the Vai
dez Cafe. tf
John Hansen is an arrival from out
the trail.
Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev
ery boat for Frye-Bruhn Co.
Miss W. J. Korth returned lo Valdez
yesterday. „
Great reduction in everything new
and second-hand at Adler’s.
Hazel Kirke in two reels at the i
Orpheum tonight.
- I
Judge Jennings will* leave for Ju
neau on the Alameda.
Fine pictures at the Orpheum to
night.
Three mushers arrived in town this
morning from Fairbanks.
Just received, a large consignment
of furniture at Rudolph’s.
Dan Sheehan arrived in town from
the summit at noon today.
The goods must go at a sacrifice at
Adler’s.
M. Brock, accompan'ed by his wife,
returned to Cordova on the Alameda.
See Blum’s window for good eats
for Thanksgiving.
Jeff Dowling has six dogs ready
to start over the trail on Friday next.
Fresh Red Spapper at the Valdez
Cafe. tf
G. C. Baker returned from a pros
pecting trip down the Sound today.
Fine watch and iewelry repairing
alt work guaranteed. H. V. Hern
don. witj Owl Drug Co.
Hazel Kirke, a beautiful drama in
two reels, at the Orpheum change to
night.
POSITION wanted by experienced
woman as camp cook. Inquire at the
Prospector office
Usual Wednesday evening dance at
Moose hall tomorrow at 9:30. Home
waltz at twelve.
We are showing the largest line of
holiday goods ever shown in town.
S. BLUM & CO.
’ Father Van der Pol returned from
Seattle on yesterday's boat and will
remain in Va'deez for the tyinter.
Blum’s Just received a large ship
ment of fancy groceries for Thanks
giving. See their window.
The Wilson teams arrived in Val
dez this noon from the summit and
report the trail in fine condition.
The best place to bathe is at tne
Pioneer barber shop; large tubs and
plenty of warm water.
Charles Crawford, the man who
made a mine of the Gold King prop
erty, returned to Valdez yesterday,
i _
If you want to sell or buy any sec
ond-hand furniture, stoves, etc., call
up City Express. Telephone 82.
B. F. Tracy, the general agent of
the Alaska Steamship company, is a
round trip passenger on the Alameda.
’ The best place to bathe is at the
Pioneer barber shop; large tubs and
plentv of warm water.
that they will be closed all day Thurs
day, "Thanksgiving day,” so that the
clerks may enjoy -the day with family
and friends.
FOR RENT—Centrally located and
partly furnished house opposite the
Moose hall. Rent reasonable. Apply
Mrs. Burr.
Mrs. A. L. Florence and child re
turned to Valdez on the last steam
er. Mr. Florence is connected with
the road commission.
Father William Shepherd returned
to Valdez on the Alameda from Cor
dova, where he was called to vis't a
sick member of the church.
Judge F. M. Brown returned to Val
dez on the Alameda from Ellamar,
wheree he had gone to visit his daugh
ter. Mrs. L. L. Mlddlecamp.
Thanksgiving Dinner.
For Thanksgiving dinner come and
buy a fresh killed turkey, goose or
duck, shell oysters by the dozen,
Olympia and Eagle brand oysters by
the can; lettuce, tomatoes, celery,
cucumbers and nice things for your
Thanksgiving dinner.
LOVE-WHITLEY COMPANY.
Beginning Dec. 1, 1913, the
following rates will go into
effect by the Alaska Water,
Light & Telephone Co.
Telephones
Business Phones, per month - $4.50
Residence “ “ “ - - 2.50
Lights, Flat Rate
On a basis of 16 C. P. Carbon or
40 watt Mazda, one light, per
month - $1.00
All over one, each, per month - 85c
Meter Rate for Light
From 1 to 100 kilo-watt hours in
one month, per k. w. h. - 8 cents
From 100 to 300 kilo-watt hours
in one month, per k. w. h. - 6 cents
All over 300 kilo-watt hours in
one month, k.w.h. — - 5 cents
Minimum Rate - - - $1.00
Power Rate
From 1 to 100 kilo-watt hours in
one month, per k.w.h. - - 8 cents
From 100 to 300 kilo-watt hours
in one month, per k.w.h. - 6 cents
All over 300 kilo-watt hours in
one month, per k.w.h. - - 5 cents
Minimum Power Rate
All over 5 h.p., per month - - $3.00
One h.p. and not to exceed 5 h.p.
per month - 1.50
Under one h.p., per month - 1.00
Alaska Water,
Light & Telephone Co.
By T. G. QUINN, Supt.