“ 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
e
class work on poor goods.
Suits $20 and Up i!
Valdez Mercantile Co., Inc. i:
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 Motor Cycle Races
First Prize $250;.Second Prize $75^ - -
Third Prize $25. Boat Kaces
Horse Races Foot Races
First Prize $50; Second Prize $25. V ' n 11*
Tug of War Log Rolling Contest
Prize $100. • Bicycle Races 1
Base Ball,
Military Parade
... .7 • _ ' . -5 . ,
$7.00 Pare from Cordova and Seward to Valdez
. and return.
Everybody Welcome
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LOCAL BREVITIE3.
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Mike Bayan arrived from Fidalgo
bay yesterday.
A fresh line or paint received on
the last boat by the Valdez Sheet
Metal Works. Prices reasonable, tf
The Copper River' Lumber company
will run their sawmill day and night
commencing tonight.
G. O. Reinke, the watcnmaker and
jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. Ail
work guaranteed.
The sidewalk along Court street is
being straightened and repaired and
placed on the survey line.
Bargains! Bargains! Bargains!
For bargains call tomorrow from
1 to 9 p. m. at tne Emporium.
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Mr .and Mrs. Clifford Phillips and
children left yesterday for Port Val
dez on a camping trip. Lillian and
Henry Wulff are their guests for the
trip.
Suits pressed for JI.Oj at Silver
man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
At a regular meeting of the mem
bers of the Valdez Ball Club William
Wilson was elected manager of the
team for the coming season. Billy
was once offered the same position
with the New York Giants.
Good Business House for Sale.
Good business block for sale on
Keystone avenue, Valdez, Alaska.
Apply to owner, Mrs. S. E. Gleason, tf
A new float has been built at the
city dock, new piling have been driv
en, new fender piling driven, the
warehouse strengthened and the dock
given the annual overhauling. Chair
man King, of the Wharf committee,
superintended the work.
GIRL WANTED for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. Kunzig at the
Panama. tf
CORDOVA MAN
ISJRRESTED
SEWARD,. June 23.—A. J. Steven
son, who came here front Cordova,
was arrested today by Deputy Mar
shal Evans charged with the larceny
of a grip containing a watch, chain,
suit of clothes and other valuables.
Stevenson will be taken to Cordova
on the first boat for a preliminary
hearing.
START CONTEST
GODDJSS LIBERTY
i he contest for the position of God
dess of Liberty was started this af
ternoon and two ballot boxes were
placea one at the Valdez Drug stole
and the other at the Owl Drug store.
The girl or woman who receives the
highest number of votes will 'be the
Goddess of Liberty on July Fourth.
Votes are five cents each.
ODD FELLOWS PLAN
A JIG PICNIC
The Valdez Lodge of Odd Fellows
plan a big picnic next Sunday to some
favored beach near here. The plans
for the picnic have not been com
pleted, but the lodge propose to in
vite all the peopl- of the town to
join them in enjoying the day.
Notice to Masons.
A special meeting of the Valdes
Masonic Lodge, No. 168, will be held
■tonight at .eight o’clock. Work in
i the second degree.
C. C. REYNOLDS, Secretary.
Launch for 8ale.
For sale for cash, the launch Ne
bula; enquire of C. E. Bunnell or A.
J. Wendler, administrator of the es
tate of D. H. Sleem. tf
THREE M
Powerful fu> jCwMwJioBt
' P&uqngers/ Freighting
'and Towing.
5—1CAPT. MORRIS, VakhgPoch.
Announcement
New Telephone Service
The Valdez Electric Company is now installing a
modern Telephone System and guarantees to merit
a continuance of the support of the people of Valdez,
so liberally extended to them in the past.
VALDEZ ELECTRIC COMPANY
--The People’s Company
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
The best groceries received
on “every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits
and nuts.
11 HI Ct1AS PerrV
““Seattle
'Ji Comp/eh. Services
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
1155RpomswHh bath-50 S&mplefooms
CAMP VALDEZ No. 10
Meet every! Tuesday evening at B o’olocu In
Eagle Hall. All members are requested to
attend. T. G. QUINN. Arctic Chiel
S. MCNIECE. Secretary
Valdes I/Odge
No 168,
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications first Wednesday in
each month in McKinley Hall Visitors always
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
BAKFRY ,N CONNECTION
I EVERYTHING good
PRIVATE DINING ROOM
JACK CALUN & CO.
BEST PLAGE TO EAT
MRS. ST. MARIE’S
Moved to Reed Building, on Wall
Street, next to Road Commission
J7 a m to 9 a m
Lunch 12 m to 1 p m
6 to 7 p m
BOARD & ROOM SSO per Mo.
FRESH, HOT TOMALLIES
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 points at 10 a. m. Daily
W. J. CALLAGHAN.
MILK—MILK—MILK
Freah Milk and Cream
VALDEZ DAIRY
Telephone order* to Phone 187
Local Valdez
SOCIALIST PARTY
Meets Thursdays at
8 o’clock at
the local quarters, back of
Ingrain & Bush’s Cigar Store
Nubone Corsets.
Try Mrs. St. Marie’s for one of
those Nubone corsets. tf
List Your Houses with the
VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Houses for Rent or Sale. Collections Made.
C. B. SMITH, Proprietor. Office on Wall Street.
For Solo By
ALASKA WATER LIGHT 4 TEL. CO.