Our stock of General Merchandise
is of the best quality, and the prices
are as reasonable as others charge
for inferior goods. TheBest is Cheapest.
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$ Oldest Store in Valdez.
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A FEW NEWS HUGGETS:
W, C. Stull,Graduate Optician.
Moose meeting tonight.
New Stetson hats at Levya.
Elaterite Roofing, nothing equals
Gasoline for Bale at the Valdes
Market.
The Broadway Pharmacy for all
spring medicines.
Large glasses of Jam and Jellies
25 cents at Levys.
WASHOE PICKS and fine han
dles at Brownell,s.
If your best girl likes oysters
take her to Wikidel’s.
The latest in men’s clothing, call
on the American Tailors and be
happy.
Auction sales at Lion Clothing
Store each night until all is dis
posed of.
New consignment of LARGE
Glass, at Brownell’s.
Choicest fruitB arriving on every
steamer at the Candy Kitchen.
See that line of underwear at
Fish A Co’s, You will find the
kind you have been looking for.
Judge Lyons and wife left for
Juneau on the Excelsior. The
judge will return in al>out a month.
W. S. Clarke, of the Northwestern
Smelting A Refining Co., was a
on the Bertha for the
J. J. Franev, representing prop
erties on Latonch, is here to show
his holdings to Mr. Brownlee repre
senting T. Aug. Heinze.
A farewell dance is to be given
the last of the week to Jtoy Cooper
and Grant Sweet, who leave on the
next boat for the states.
Mail for the interior will leave
here on the 1st and 15th of each
month, and mail from the interior
is expected to arrive on about the
same dates.
In a letter dated May 1 5th from
the Nizina, Cliff Phillips states
that in prospecting on No. 2 above
on Chittitu, they took out as good
as one dollar to the pan.
Mr. Brownlee is evidently a man
of musical taste. He was strongly
impressed with the rendition of
“Sheridan of the valley” by one of
passengers on the Bertha.
Mr. H. Bratnoher, famed as a
mining expert, is here, and will,
with Jack Dalton of the famous
Dalton trail, take a trip across
country to look at properties on the
Tanana.
A warrant of arrest was served
on Jennie Raymond yesterday for
discharging firearms within the
town limits. The case will come
up before Judge Shaw at 2 o’clock
to-day.
A parsonage is living erected on
the rear of the Episcopal church
lot. It is to be a roomy, two-story
building, and will lie occupied by
Rev. and Mrs. Taylor as soon as
completed.
The large huilding in course of
construction on the corner of Mc
Kinley street and Broadway is rap
idly assuming shape. When com
pleted it will lie occupied by Stoel
& Wilson as a shooting gallery,
bowling alley, and general pleasure
resort.
A banquet will he given to-night
at Wikidel’s by the Chamber of
Commerce to the various gentle
men who have arrived lately, to
look over the country and see some
of our mineral resources. The value
of their visit is full}- recognized,and
the banquet is given as a token of
appreciation.
W. C. Stull Expert Watchmaker.
Have you been to Wikidel’s?
Fine Watch Repairing at Kerns.
A few g.x>d houses for rent, Mike
sell.
It never wears out — Elatcrite
roof.
How much does Hank’s hat
hold?
Broadway Pharmacy, McKinley
street.
New Slippers and Shoes at
Levys.
For Elaterite Roofing see McCJil
licuddy.
Marquise Silk and Wash Waists
at Levys.
Have your Sunday dinner at
Wikidel’s.
Ice cream every day at the Can
dy Kitchen.
Violin lessons wanted, Inquire
at this office.
Don’t forget those Silver Dollar
Shovels at Brownell’s.
Mrs. Rodley was an outgoing
passenger on the Excelsior.
Dr. W. A. Rystrom has gone to
the interior for a trip of a few weeks
to improve his health and other
things.
She took two shots at him on
Sunday night. The first missed
him and tha second hit him in the
same place.
W. M. Whittlesey, commissioner
at Kayak, was in town last week,
and left on the Excelsior again for
that place.
Capt. Stiver and party returnel
to town Wednesday noon, having
forwarded a pack train load of feed
as far rs the summit. The trail is
reported as being in fairly good
condition that far.
The Moose gave a reception and
dance at their hall Tuesday even
ing, in honor of the arrival of Rev.
F. C. Taylor and wife. A lunch
was served at midnight and the
party spent a very enjoyable even
ing.
The first arrest for violation of
the new ordinance was made on
Tuesday night by city marshal
Hasey. Bail was accepted, the
prisoner to appear before justice
Shaw on Wednesday, which he
failed to do, tbps forfeiting the cash
to the town.
Work on the brewery is now
going on in good shape. A number
of carpenters are at work, and the
frames for the fermenting cellar,
the lager cellar and the brewing
rooms are now up. The whole
when completed will be 24x60 feet.
The herd of cattle that left here
Sunday night reached the summit
Tuesday. On Wednesday they
were to start down the other side
over the remaining snow. After
thev have gone through the trail
will be open for anybody.
In a few days a small party con
sisting of J. C. Boyle, W. E. Bart
holf and Ira Eastman, with three
horses, will leave for the upper Tan
ana via the mail route. They ex
pect to put in the season in careful
prospecting, and will probably win
ter at Fairbanks or same other set
ment on the Tanana.
The Bertha arrived yesterday
with 52 passengers, 26 horses, 5
steers, 20 sheep, and about 400 tons
of general merchandise. Following
is the passenger list:
W. I). Hathaway, p. Hermann, Mm. P. Mnr
■mtmi. Rtilit. Hid. Jus. Me NYU, Rev. A.IJuitu
R. Morrison, W. 8. <.**«-, Cieo. Mitchell, S. J.
Robinson, M. "MeSweeiicy, P. D. Pierce, A ll
llrmvulec, H. K. Ilutlen.c. F. Sandberg, J. Frank
Warner. W H. UilelirUi, R. F. Cushlnit, John
W. Mlaeucr, II. Rralnober, J. Dalton, U Hanson
A. J. Iieunerlinr, Andrew Robinson, X. S. Clark
J. J. Frauey. Col. T. K. Wilcox, R. Stoll man.
Hen Wtsslle, l>an Kkogdcn, J. B. Swsrter. E. E.
Hwarler, J. Toby. Oeo. Bishop, John Pryder,
M. I.. Uniat, <1. V. Uroat, Albert Miller, J. J.
Xelaon, Win. llenselwiHMi, T. J. Ijnnb. Henry
Kebaus, Win. Ileiliu, NefI Pratt, Jas. Edwards,
J. M Huntley, W. H. lliscnck, John Sprdtzer,
T. W. Uallaglier, W. U. Winters, Ed. Smith, A.
W. Kenney.
J. r. HIELSCHER 6* QO.
Wholesale and Retail
BUTCHERS
Live Stock Delivered to interior Points.
RAILROAD CONTRACTORS SUPPLIED
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Sparkling soda water at the Can
dy Kitchen.
Medicines of any kind put up at
the Broadway Pharmacy.
Positively last day of sale at
Lion Clothing Store next Saturday.
Look for bargains.
The Loomis pack train leaves
to-day for the Nizina. Oscar Fish
will accompany it.
An imitation stone front on a
log building is one of the latest im
provements, and it makes a very
good one.
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Volney T. Hoggatt, attorney in
the litigation now going on in re
gard to the Bonnnza pro]>erty, lias
gone to the PhiUipines to take the
testimony of Major Abercrombie.
Captain Filmore of Kcnai, who
wns brought to Valdez by deputy
marshall Sexton on a charge of
making “Hooch” and selling it to
the natives, was released on bond
and has returned to his old haunts.
For Sale—At once. Two of the
best located placer claims on the
famous Young creek, in the world
famed Nizina district. Fortune is
yours for little money.
W. C. Stull*
Fire warden, Pete Cashman, is
about to go to the interior and has
tendered his resignation. There
will probably be a meeting of the
interested parties to elect his suc
cessor. It may be truly said that
when Pete leaves the whole depart
ment has left.
1 Deputy Marshall Dreibilbis, well
equipped, left here Tuesday after
noon for a trip to the Nizina,
where he will place an attachment
on the McAlpin sawmill, as Tommy
Reams has brought suit through the
firm of Leedy <fc Kelsey, to recover
money claimed to be due from Mc
Alpin to plaintiff for transporting
the mill outfit from Valdez to the
Nizina.
PROSPECTOR BUREAU OF
INFORMATION. We hare many
calls for information regarding
rents and desirable property for
sale. If you have anything in this
line list it with us. Bring us a
description of your mining property
if you have any for sale.
Mr. J. F. Warner, representing
the land office is now here insist
ing the deputy surveyor’s affairs,
and before leaving will enter into
many details regarding land at
Valdez and adjacent thereto.
Deputy Collector of Customs Idle
man, stationed at Forty-Mile, has
been arrest ed and imprisoned by
U. S. Commissioner Graff, on the
charge of embezzlement. A short
age of $40,000 is reported in his
accounts.
Hemple ^ Doug'Herty,
Pioneer Outfitters.
The Most Complete Stock of General Merchan
dise In Valdez. Special Attention Paid To
Family Trade.
Goods Delivered To Any Part Of The City.
More Oil Locations at Orca.
The oil excitement at Orca is
growing in intensity, thousands of
acres have been staked and mostly
under the direction of experienced
men. Good surface indications arc
found everywhere. Borings will l*e
begun at an early date, The prop
ty is just back of Orca, where a fine
harbor exists.
Denver Ed Smith, Jerry O’Brien
and A. W. Kenny, the latter a man
man of long experience in the oil
fields, have just returned to record
32 new locations. They are very
enthusiastic over the outlook for
the Orca oil fields.
Before putting on your new Roof
see the Elaterite Roofing—get fig
ures from McGillicuddy.
A special Sunday Dinner will lie
served at the Home Restaurant
from 5.30 to 7 p.m. Price 50 cents.
WANTS -FOR SALE.
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line for one insertion, o cent* for each subse
quent insertion.
HOUSES AND LOTS for rent or for sale. Call
on Dr. Von Gunther m
Typewriter for kai.k. -smith Premier,
in perfect condition. Call at thi* office. *
VALDEZ OPERA HOUSE FOR HALK.-Large
and elegant buildiug; suitable for any
purpose. m
SIX HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.—Apply
to Mr*. Johnson, McKinley street. ,
STEADY, sober camp cook want* position.
Apply at this office. *14
FOR HALE—A four room collage, desirable lo
cation. Will be sold very cheap. An A
No. 1 investment. Inquire at this office. *
TO RENT—Several houses and cabins. Inquire
. at this Office. ,
Haines & Brown,
THE TINNERS
are now prepared to do all kinds of
Tin and Iron work at short notice.
Their work is first-class and charges
reasonable. Located on McKinley
rear of Prospector office.
Valdez Electric Light, Power & Telephone Co.
Incorporated.
We have on hand a large assortment of Electric Fixtures,
Plain and Fancy Shades, Call Bells anl Annunciators.
Estimates given on all kinds of electrical work. Phone 39.
You Don't Need a Wife
If You Get Your -
Work Done at
The STAR LAUNDRY
We Repair and Sew on Eutto is.
The Ovl Dm; (o.
Pure Fresh Drugs.
Valdez, Alaska.
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\ General Banking Business. Gold f
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4 Foreign an<l Eastern Exchange 4
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Highest Price Paid For
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Treasury Notes, Drafts and Money Orders Cashed Free of Cliarge.
AL WHITE, Proprietor
RICHARD/ & CO,
Furniture, Stoves and
Household Supplies.
Second-Hand Goods Bought and Sold.
European Plan pates peasonable
HOTEL 5T. ELMS
(Only First Class Hotel in Valdez.)
Headquarters for Mining Men
and Commercial Travelers.
DEBMEy a POOT, Proprietors.
Keystone Ave. Valdez. Alaska.
Where Do You Stop? Why of Course at
MINERS’ HOTEL.
COMFORTABLE QUARTERS.
McKinley st and Keystone i\ c. Johnson. Prop.
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Shaving and Bath Parlors.
Best equipped shop in the city. All modem
improvements. Work guaranteed thebest.
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Baths For Ladies or Gentlemen.
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