STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BATHS
Copper Block Hotel
VALDEZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 FOR MEN ONLY
BEN SILVERMAN
Now, as always, the leader
in modish neckware,
new sartorial effects just
received.
Independent Steam Laundry
Satisfaction Guaranteed I I Foot Keymone Ave
Tfelefibone M I I Roujrh Dry 10c lb
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
plumbing STOVES and RANGES heating
MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES, PAINTS and OILS
Mine Air Pipe, Valves, Hose, Pipe and Fittings
Valdes Dock. Opposite Prospector Office. Telephone 24
THE SENATE
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS, BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms. Phone 35
CHAS. R. CRAWFORD
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Dealer in Agent for
Building Material. Machinery, Gas Engines
«PINZON BAR
Imported and Domestic
Wines, Liquors and Cigars
Phone 69
MERCHANT’S CAFE
FRESH BREAD AND PASTRY DAILY
Phoae S3 OPEN ALL NIGHT Chas. Fischer, Propr.
Quartz and Placer
Location Notices
For Sale at
The Prospector Office
COCKTAILS
Oyster Cocktails, Crab Cocktails,
Shrimp Cocktails, Minced Clam Cock
tails, ready to serve, at Love-Whit
ley’s. tf
When you want something good to
eat try the Merchants’ Cafe, epen all
night. tf
A new assortment of silk waists ir.
Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, fast re
ceived at E. Winter’s. tf
Gome and see oar new line of nag- j
get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry
Company. tf
Two Hundred of the latest Colum
bia Phonograph Records just receiv
ed on the Alameda. Owl Drug Co. tf
A new line of hand painted china,
•wl Drug Co. tf
Location notices, both quartz and
placer, for sale at the Prospector of
fice.
Why not a VICTROLA? We have
them from $1S up. Valdez Drag
Co. tf
Dent’s kid gloves in black, white
and tan would make a very nice
Christmas present. At B. Winter’p. tf
Trusted In
All Recipes
POWDER
I’or the richest cake, for the
plainest biscuit, it is ever an>!
always the same—perfect.
AT AM, GROCERS
25c lb.
CRESCENT MIX}. CO.,
Seattle, Wash.
GENERAL STRIKE ON
THE CUBAN RAILROADS
HAVANA, Dec. 20.—The strike of
railway employes which began re
cently at Camaguey and has beet,
joined by cab drivers, chaffuers
truck drivers and brick-layers, was
extended further today, when the
employes of the Havana Central Rail
way quit work. A strike of the men
on the Cuban Central and Western
Railway companies is feared. The
United Railways also may be brought
in, making the strike general.
The strikers ask a 30 per cent in
crease in wages.
Mariposa Passes Juneau
The steamship Mariposa passed Ju
neau, northbound, at 9 o’clock last
night and Is due to arrive at Cordova
at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. She
has about 400 tons of freight for that
place, which will detain her there
about 24 hours, and she will probably
reach here Friday afternoon.
See the Last hirst.
For sympathy—the Parson.
For advice—the Lawyer.
For pain—the Doctor.
For peace of mind—The Insurance
Agent.
2t ALASKA INV. CO.
See our Hand Painted Xmas Cards
and Booklets. Valdez Drug Co. tf
For Christinas Gifts.
We have just received Ivo^v from
Nome, Indian curias from Aleutian
Islands, Kodaks from New York,
China from Japan, Moccasins from
Yakutat, and Leather Goods from the
Steers of Texas. We have Marten,
Mink and Fox Skins, and Feathers
from the Wings of Gabriel. Drop in
and see our curios. Valdez Drug Co.
tf.
SEALSHIPT OYSTERS
Selects, New York Counts and
Standards, in bulk, at Love-Whitley
Co.’s. tf
Location notices, noth quartz and
placer, at tV« Htuer oflce.
Map that Infernal Basket
Show your wife how much you
love her and send that noisy old
pump to the Valdez Iron Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate It. tf
Fresh Augustine £ Kyer Butter
Krisp and Queen Victorias at Hunt’s.
Examine the prices of goods at the
Emporium before doing Holiday
shopping. Many articles on our flve
cent counter you have been accus
tomed to pay 10 and 15 cents for,
Ladies’ and Men’s Handkerchiefs,
Silk Ties 25c up; Hotpoint Heating
and Cooking Appliances. if
Something new. Loganberry Phos
phate. Candy Kitchen. tf
Furnlsbed rooms at Mrs osland’s.
Prices reasonable. •
The Owl Drug Store can furnish;
you with a 1917 Dairy. tf
All kinds of cbcktails. At the
Candy Kitchen. tf
Just received, a new line of Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
For fine Candies see our stock.
Valdez Drug Co. . tf ‘
Anything in nugget and ivory jew
elry at Valdea Drug Co.
See Maiteus Miealck, ladies’ and
gents’ tailor, up-to-date fur remodel
ing, cleaning, pressing and altera
tions. guarantee perfect satisfac
tion. Next to Senate saloon. ff
Banguet Steel Manges, plain and
gilldltea tops, at Mesa's. ti
A full line of pyralla ivory at Ovl
Drug fe. M
REJECTS PEACE
EXPRESSION WAS UNANIMOUS
Council of the Empire Puts Itaelf On
Record in Favor Categorical Refu
sal of the l’ro|K)sal Submitted by
j
Central Powers.
—
PETROGRAD, Dec. 20.—At a ses
sion of the Council of the f.mpire
| today the members expressed them
r.elves unanimously in favor of a cat
egorical refusal of Germany’s ir pv
f.a 1 for peace.
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The Christmas tree, bright witn
lights and decorations, and loaded
with presents, will furnish the back
ground for a fine program eni'tled
’■Memories of Bethlehem” to be given
by the Sunday School of the Congre
gational Church, next Friday evening,
December 22, beginning at 7:45
promptly. Each person attending will
be given a copy of the words and mu
sic used in the program.
Of course Santa Claus will be there
and you are most cordially invited to
be present, but whisper,—be on time.
Keeping the custom of former year.*
Santa will be delighted to receive
your Christmas presents for safe de
livery during the evening to the per
sons to whom they are properly ad
dressed. Bring your presents. Re
member the date, Friday *vi.iir.g,
7:46 p. m.
Old-Fashioned Hoarhound lumps
at Hunt’s Candy Kitchen. tf
! CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready
'to transfer that baggage for you. tf
Fresh line of Lowney’s Box Can
dies. Candy Kitchen. tf
WANTED—Housekeeper to begin
work January 1, in family with one
child. Call at house to make arrange
ments. Rev. G. J. Zinn, Minister of
the Episcopal Church. tf
Fresh Everyday
Bread, cake, pics, cookies, cup
takes, doughnuts, etc. Also English
plum and fruit cake at Blum’s Bak
ery. tf
A new assortment of toilet water'
and perfumes. Owl Drug Co. tf
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXT'ON, Poor.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ava, Seward. Alaska
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Bra sue Accepted Huoii
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month In McKinley
BatL Visitors always welcome,
F. M. BROWN, W. M.
BD WOOD, Secretary.
HIHH1
LOUIE’S CAFE!
EnrjtUag First daw
Open Day and Night
;; ANDY MAROVICH, Prop. •;
; VhwmwwwwW'H wI'
! Candy Kitchen 1
| L W. HUNT—In Owl Drug Store. i
j FOUNTAIN DRINKS t
f HOT—-COLD I
A. M. DIERINGEE
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Budding
Telephone No. 60
Genet si Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
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LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Goal Delivered U»
less Paid for in Advance
ALASKA INVESTMENT CO.:
Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks
AgU. tor EQUITABLE Life Ins.
Public $£323, Reed Bid,. Ph.ee. 1M ;
Ol’KN KIRKS INI)
CHRISTMAS ( AM)I,I'S
have been the cause of much
loss both of life and property.
Protect yourself against the
latter by having us issui you
a fire insurance policy on your
home and its contents. Then
if fire does come you wili have
the ready means to replace
your home. Foresight is bet
ter than regrets.
Valdez Real Kstate Agency
■ST TONY’S PLACES11
EVERYTHING ANTON CARLSON,
FIRS'! CLASS Manager.
Pacific Steamship Co.
(ADMIRAL LINE)
Oar Large Meet of Magnificent Steamships offer Frequent, PER
FECT SERVICE Between all Points in
Alaska and California
Leave Seattle Leave Valdez
Dec. 20—S. S. Spokane
Dec. 20—S.S. Admiral Watson Dec. 27—S.S. Admiral Watson
- „ „ „ „ , Jan. 9—S. S. Spokane.
Jan. S. S. Spokane For Cordova Katana> Yakutat,
For Seward. Juneau, Ketchikan,
SEATTLE, TACOMA
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Leave Seattle Mondays, Fridajs and Saturday . for San FYaneisco,
Los Angeles
San FYaneisco to Los Angeles, Daily Except Sunday
San FYaneisco to San Diego, Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays.
IF' YOUR TICKET READS PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY
YOU ARE ASSURED THE VERY BF;ST
For Full Particulars Address
Phone I VALDEZ DOCK COMPANY Valdez, Alaska
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Sailings from Seattle—
Not. 26—Northwestern.
Doc. 1—Mariposa.
Dec. 8—Alameda.
Dec. 16—Mariposa.
Dec. 24.—Alameda.
Sailings Valdez to Seattle—
Dec. 4.—Northwestern.
Dec. 7.—Mariposa.
Dec. 15.—Alameda.
Dec. 23.—Mariposa.
Dec. 31.—Alameda.
-CALLING AT
KETCHIKAN, JUNEAU, CORDOVA, ELLAMAR, FT. LISCUM,
VALDEZ, LATOUCHE AND SEWARD.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep
Greek, Treadwell, Douglae, Skagway, Cordova, Bllamar, Valdes and La
touche. Explosives. Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
V. B. TRACY, Gea'l Agent VALDEZ DOCK CO, Local A^at
* ^^aaaaalaa a a sal t i e s a a a a a
Make it a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to the cleaner conditions due to Elec
trification, you’ll enjoy the comfortable accommo
dations and you’ll like the little courtesies inci
dent to “Milwaukee" service.
J. C. Martin, Valdez, Phone 1 A. E. Harris, T. P. A. Juneau, Alaska.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Foxy Hot Dnnks, Candy Kitchen, tt
For first-class meals and good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cate. tt
For good home-cooked meals tip
Km. M. Olson, oa Hobart strut. •
Fresh candy at tha Hmpoidam. tt
Jut Reoefved—the latest Fsghlar
Songs and Mnste. Tafias Brag Oa. tt
fiMaolgl aider, Cham Chowder if o.
it tita Steads. fit ^
The N. & S. leaves the Valdez dock
on regular sailing days. See adv.
Carbureters, magnetos, hatter lea,
spark plugs and coils at Mead’s. tf
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdes
Drag Store. tf
She best dinner at the Arcade
Cafe. tf
M Sanahengk hat cakes and best
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