p^ TAKING
CHANCES!
That is what we ail do
when buying shoes.
Why not eliminate all
chance and buy You are sure of a*yl«
there is not a more up-to
date shoe made-comfort
is assured on account of
their perfect fitting quali
ties, and their wearing
ability is well known.
Nobody ever heard of a PACKARD shoe giving any
thing but absolute satisfaction.
Valdez Mercantile Co., Inc.
TRUE VALUES
I On the basis ot Security and Service
we solicit your account.
WE DO A BANKING BUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY.
[ VALDEZ BANK & TRUST CO.
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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; D i. D
Third Prize $25. Boat K*TCeS
Horse Races Foot Races
Tut of War U* total Conte.
Prize $100. Bicycfe Races
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
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Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s the tailor. Telephone 198.
G. O. Reinke, the watchmaker and
jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All
work guaranteed.
A fresh line of paint received on
the last boat by the Valdez Sheet
Metal Works. Prices reasonable, tf
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. Blum & Co. tf
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. Cali and
see the bargains. tf
Fine line of coats $3.50 up, at Har
vey’s Toggery. tf
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
Just received a new line of infants
and children’s shoes. The best ever
shown, at S. Blum & Co. tf
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 sights.
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
1 to 9 p m. at the Emporium.
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 sights.
See Owen Meals.
Odd Fellows Notice.
All Odd Fellows are requested to
meet on Friday evening at Odd Fel
low hall at 8 o’clock.
WILLIAM THOMAS, Secretary.
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 sights.
See Owen Meals.
No Fireworks.
No fireworks or firecrackers will be
allowed to be set off within the city
limits. WILLARD SCOTT,
City Marshal.
Notice to Dog Owners.
All dogs within the city limits must
be confined or chained and kept from
running upon the streets for the 4th,
5th and 6th, during the celebration,
or they will be impounded.
WILLARD SCOTT.
City Marshal.
Stockholders’ Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Valdez Mercantile Co.
will be held at their office In Val
dez Alaska, on Monday, July 13th,
at £ o’clock p. m. for the election of
h Board of Dilectors for ihe ensuing
year. Other business of importance.
kl4 ARTHUR LANG, Secy.
Fixing Assessments.
MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 3.—As
sessments of intangible franchises of
public service corporations are being
fixed by the State Board of Assess
ments in meeting here today. Rail
roads, telegraph and telephone com
panies and other public service cor
porations are represented by attor
neys. Protests against the assess
ments will be heard later by the
State Tax Commission.
Orpheum Tonight.
A fine program at the Orpheum to
night. Interesting pictures and late
vocal selections.
Peeping Tom, scream comedy.
Songs and latest vocal selections
by Mrs. Sheldon.
Keeping In Style, sidesplitting
comedy.
Mating, Imp. two-reel fature, show-'
ing animals in the jungle and wild
men.
Good music.
Two shows every evening at 8 and
9:15 sharp.
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Announcement
New Telephone Rates
Residence Phones $1.50
Business Phones $3.50
Effective July 1st.
VALDEZ ELECTRIC 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.
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Chas. Perry
’Seattle"
complete Services
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
1155Rooms with bath-50 Sample Rooms
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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
Valdez I/Odge
No 168,
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications first Wednesday 10
each month in McKinley Hall Visitors always
welcome.
A. K- GRIGSBY. W. M.
C. C. Reynolds. Sec
L. W. STORM. E. M.
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Starting July 1st
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ARCADE CAFE
IS THE BEST PLACE TO EAT
BAKFRY ,N CONNECTION
uniVL.IV 1_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
!7 a m to 9 a m
Lunch 12 m lo 1 i> m
6 to 7 i> m
BOARD Sc ROOM $50 per Mo.
HOT TAMALIES
Chili Con Carne and En
chilada made fresh every
day. from Bp. m 10 1 a. m
Phone 171.
CHARLES JOHNSON, Agt,
STEAM LAUNCH N & S
Leaves from Valdez dock for
SHOUP BAY
and way points at 10 a. m. Daily
W. J. CALLAGHAN.
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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 tho
time, read the Prospector.