If You’re Going To The
Tanana Take The
Valdez Route and Outfit at
SNYDER’S:
Outfits
of
THe Best!
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.
W, C. Stull.Graduate Optician.
Moose meeting tonight.
Have you been to Wikidol’s?
Prrsh fruit on every boat. Shaw
A Williams.
Chocolate cream cakes at the
Candy Kitchen.
Those new Marquise waists at
Levy’s are swell.
Medicines for the trail at the
Broadway Pharmacy.
Everything to wear for man, wo
man and child at J. Fish A Co
Don’t go to the neat dance unless
you hi.veone of Fish A Co.’s swell
waists.
The latest in men’s clothing, call
on the American Tailors and lie
happy.
Look at the fine porcelain kitchen
sinks for family or restaurant use,
at Yakshawa.
For typewriting and shorthand
work, apply to Nellie Richards.
Richards A Co.
Levy A Co. are doing a jobbing
business in cigars, having a large
assortment of the best brands.
Bishop and Mrs. Rowe enjoyed
an early morning sleigh ride, Mon
day, as the guests of Mrs. D. C.
Brownell.
H. A. Smith, the well-known
merchant and postmaster of Sun
rise, passed through here on the
Bertha bound for the Inlet.
J. W. Girdwood. with a party of
eight men, was a Bertha passenger.
He is lanind for Crow creek, Turn
again Arm, where he will install a
hydraulic plant.
If shaving interferes with your
business, quit your business and
start shaving at the Nizina Shaving
Parlor, in the Nizina saloon. Work
manship unequalled. S. T. Gat
terdam.
On Saturday last Mr. Rotart
Blei, W. S. Gage, Arthur M. Ed
wards and J. L. Steele returned to
town after a trip as far as the Cop
par river, where th'ey went to
transact some business relative to
eopper properties.
Rev. Taylor left on. the Nome
City for a trip to the states. His
place will be filled by E. W. Chi’.
Sori, traveling companion of Bishop
Rowe, who,-although not an or
dained clergyman is studying for
the ministry, and has had about
six years’ experience in church
affairs.
The Bertha was expected to ar
rive from the west on Tuesday
night, but instead of the Bertha
the Nome City arrived with a few
passengers for Valdez, sonic of
whom will remain here for a time
preparatory to going into the inte
rior. Quite a number whose busi
ness demands their attention in
the states secured a passage and
have gone out. Following is the
list:
Fat Roon*r. Mr*. AIvh Earn.**, Mrs. Robt.Blci,
Robt. Bid, W. 8. Cage. Mr*. Coffin. Mr*. Brooks,
E*i. L. Keidler, F. ('. Tajrlor, E. C. Van Brunt,
c. C. Nanghtou. R. II. Coughlin, J. T. Rice. J.
M. Lathrop, R. F. We ll*, Bishop 1*. T. Howe,
Mr*. Koww, K.. L. Jones, Mrs. K. J Cameron and
tw«» children, Alfred B. lies, t>. M«»rrir, I*at
Lynch, J. L. Steele, II. A. Van Aiuringc, James
Kl*h, Jr.,Capt. M. Campbell, A. II. Litchfield,
Louia Ferry, W. II. Whittlesey.
Bishop Rowe preached at the
Episcopal church Sunday morning
ami evening, and a large crowd
was present at both services. In
the morning Helen Ignore Date
and Carl Madison Santee were
christened by the bishop. Miss
Alice Lecdv acted as godmother
for the children and W. H. Crary
as godfather. The bishop was kept
very busy during his short stay
here,attending to hospital matters,
holding services and visiting
friends. Bishop and Mrs. Rowe
have made many friends in Valdez
And the residents of the town will
look forward with pleasure to an
other visit from them.
I
W. C. Stall Expert Watchmaker,
Fine Watch Repairing at Kerns.
A few good houses for rent, Mike
sell.
Pumps put in. Apply to Yak
shaws.
Pure medicines at Broadway
Pharmacy.
If vour best girl likes oysters
take her to Wikidel’s.
Yackshaw is now selling stove
pipe at 25c per length.
Levy has just received a fine
line of ladies’ shoes and slippers.
Goods stored and cash advanced
on articles of value. Richards & Co.
An excellent three-room cottage
for sale at a reasonable price, Mike
sell.
Chase and Sanborn’s Celebrated
Coffee is to be had at Hemple &
Dougherty’s.
The ladies are invited to call and
sec the new Marquise waists that
have just lieen received at Lew’s.
During the next 30 days, Ken
dricks will sell his elegant stock of
wall papers at greatly reduced
prices.
mi is i n • ••
1 Ilf 4UWWW I lit !1 Ilt»W IH'lllg
papered and will soon be in shape
for an opening again. Arrange
ment* are being made for a lion de
warming in the near future.
Services at Endeavor church
next Sunday, lwth morning and
evening. The evening sermon will
be the first in the series, “From Pit
to Palace.* Everybody invited.
Mr. James Fish left on the Nome
City for a short business trip to
Washington, f>‘. C. During his
absence Oscar Fish will take eharge
of the mail business ami Bob Rob
inson will be in charge of the store.
Jack and Van,both unsophietica
ted youths, left town yesterday for
Kayak. They have donned work
ing clothes and are evidently
intent on earning an honest dollar.
One took a pick and the other a
shovel.
From private advices we learn
that the people at Bristol bay are
very busy repairing the damage
done by storms during the past
winter. The canneries and dwell
ings are being put in shape for the
coining canning season.
A. H. Littlefield was a passenger
on the Nome City going east. He
spent the past winter on the Kus
kokwim, trading and buying furs.
He brought out a goodly stock of
the same, and in addition haB a
live mink that is very tame.
The reception tendered to Bishop
Rowe and wife Friday evening was
a very pleasant affair. A choice
musical program was presented,
followed by refreshments. The
evening’s entertainment was con
cluded by a dance. There was a
large attendance and a very enjoy
able time was had.
The steamer Bertha arrived on
Saturday, 18th inst., with about
55 passengers aboard, most of
whom were booked for Cook’s In
let. She left Seattle on the 7th.
Following is the list of passengers
for Valdez:
w. II. Whutteaer. R. S. Bite*, (ieo W. Chilaon,
B. Uoagherty, II. B. <iiindt‘r*ou, A. K. Hllde
brand, S. M. Daggett, W. H. Hooper. Joe Ku
rtght. F. W. Holt, Hy. BtirkoK, Vn. Baarteth,
A. K. Kmunifr*, W. 11. Onsdithl, K. 11. Scliulz,
J. W. Judd, D.S. Maun.
Hans Severson, A. A. Wright and
Jack Lee went on the Santa Ana
to Kenai [teninsula, where thev
have oil lands located. The oil
flows freely on the surface and is
located within a mile of the water
line. They have interested capital,
purchased the necessary machinery,
which will be up on the Excelsior,
and will then be in a position to
commence active operations. The
work this season will be on the
property of Hans Severson. Noth
ing but preliminary work will be
done on other property.
j. ?. mtLscncK 6- co.
Wholesale and Retail
BUTCHERS
Live Stock Delivered to Interior Points.
RAILROAD CONTRACTORS SUPPLIED.
Felt Shoes for the children at
J. Fish A Co.
9 Fresh cocoannts at the Candy
Kitchen.
The latest in ladies slippers and
show at Levy a.
ff yon want to sell or buy it will
pay you to see Mikcsell. '
Cash paid for second-hand goods
of all kinds. Richards A Co.
Goods stored and cash advanced
on articlw of value. Richards A Co
' Throw away yonr old truss and
buy a new one at the Owl Drug
Store.
Mrs. Blei accompanied her hus
band to the states and will prob
ably return with him in July.
OAKUM and PITCH. ANCHOR
and while you rwt on your OARS
Brownell will snpplv you with
ROW TOCKS. BOAT HOOKP,
RUDDER IRONP, ETC.
Arnon" the outgoing passengers
on the Nome City was H. A. Van
Amringc better known as “Cvrus
Noble Van”. He arrived here
smiling and departed smiling, and
his friend" have had manv a smile
with him during his stav in town;
in fact it has been a case of smile
all around in an attempt to smile
down the 'spirits of Cvrus Noble
and bis noble production.
rusnnp nowc and wne returned
♦n Sitka on the Nome Oftv. where
they will rerun in nntif .Tune 1st.
when T7. W. Ohflson, who takes
Rev. T« vlor's place here for a short
time, will ioin them and they will
make a trip down the Ynkon to St.
Michael, where Mr. Chilson will
hold services during the summer.
The bishop will catch the cutter
Thetis and visit Point Hoire. afler
which he will return to Sitka, com
ing through Valdez.
Louis Perry, an old miner of
Valdez, left on the Nome City for
White river, about 75 miles beyond
Kayak. Perry located and pros'
pected some placer claims there
last season for Mr. Millard and
others and remained there most of
the past winter. He feels that he
has secured a good thing and is
now going back to develop it. Mr.
Perry was formerly in charge of
the Pour Black Dogs claim on
Slate creek, and worked the same
successfully. He is a man of long
experience in mining.
Sunny, Well Lighted
Unfurnished Rooms.
Enquire Valdez Market.
M. M. Sheffer & Co.
Formerly of Seattle, are located on McKinley St., South of Fish’s store.
The New Store
Will carry a complete and well selected stock of Ladies Furnish
ings, Millinery, Suits, Separate Skirts, Latest Styles in Shirt Waists,
Underwear, Hosiery, Corsets, Kid Gloves, etc.
We have opened up an exceptionally fine, large stock of HAIR
GOODS, SWITCHES, POMPADOURS, SHELL COMBS and HAIR
ORNAMENTS.
Our Toilet Parlors
Are splendidly equipped for first-class Shampooing, Hairdressing,
Manicuring, Fhcial Massage, Scientific Scalp Treatment.
N. B.—Avoid taking cold by trying our Shampoo and Modern
Hair Dryer.
You Don't Need a Wife
If You Get Your
ork Done at
The STAR LAUNDRY
We Repair and Sew on Buttons.
The Ovl Dry; (o.
Pure Fresh Drugs.
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Valdez. Alaska.
11 111 I —
Hemple j lougherty,
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.
WANTS—FOR 8AXE.
Advertisement* under this head, 10 cents •
line for one insertion, 5 rents for each subse
quent Insertion.
TO RENT.—Two room cabin, furnished. flood
locality. Inquire at tills office.
STEADY, sober camp cook wants position.
Inquir0 3d cabin north of YaldvZllonsc, on
McKinley st.
LAUNDRY FOR HALE.—Peoples Laundry!
Next to church. EvcrythPng: for hand*
laundry. Will sell for ISO.
POSITION WANTED.—By a rook. Sober and
rdishb*; ginnl references. Will tOOij on
trail for transportation, or w ill accept pouftfcm
in town. Apply at Shaw A VfittUM.
HOl’SES AND I/iTH for rent or fog sale. Call
on Dr. Yon Cunther
Typewriter for HALK.-RwriTh Premier;
in perfect condition. Call at this office.
VALDEZ OPERA ROCil FOR BAUI-UM
and elegant building; suitable for any
purpose.
SIX HOUSES AND LOTS FOR HALE.—Apply
to Mrs. Johnson, McKinley street.
LOT FOR HALE.—A snap bargain, $400. Lot
•ViO feet from this office. Apply at Prorpbc
tor office.
TO RENT.—New cottage and a partly furnish
ed cabin. Enquire at Stull’s Jewelry Store,
McKinley st.
ADLER a CO., second-hand goods bough aud
sold. McKinley st., next to Cold Dust Ex
change.
LEASE FOR HALE,—Lease on Ptarmigan Hoad
House for sale. A bargain for right party.
Mikcscli.
TO RENT—Partly Miwrtbtterf cabin, fftull
Jeweler.
TO RENT.—Partly furnlslicd cubiu. Stull
Jeweler.
NOTICE.—Cash paid for improved property.
Write, location, description, lowest price.
Williams, care Prospector Office.
r) LET OR FOR HALE.-Well«-bmll cottage
on Hobart st. near Judge Wickershau’s
building. Adbress Sorell. tln.voflk'i.
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.
t
Gold Bust
Exchange.
Highest Price Paid For
Gold Dust
Treasury Notes, Drafts and Money Orders Cashed Free of Charge.
AL. WHITE, Proprietor
RICHARD/ fr CO,
Furniture, Stoves and
Household Supplies.
; Second-Hand Goode Bought and Sold.
European Plan Rates Reasonable
HOTEL 5T. ELMS
(Only First Claes Hotel in Valdes.)
• 4*.
Headquarters for Mining Men
and Commercial Travelers'
DERM Eg ft POOT, Proprietors.
Keystone Ave. Valdes, Alaska.
The Nizina Hotel.
Furnished Rooms
75,50,25c a Night Rear of Prospector Office
The stock of the Progresso Trad*
Ing Co. has been bought by Mr. L.
Archibald, who has leased the
building and will continue the
business.
Charlie Rosenberg, who has
maintained a trading station at
Alganik for a number of years, is
now in town and may possibly go
into business here. Charlie is one
of the old-timers about Prince Wil
liam sound and the Copper river,
and all those who went down the
river in ’98 and ’99 were glad to
reach Charlie’s store where they
could get fresh supplies.
The baseball club held their reg
ular meeting at the court room last
Tuesday night. The treasurer re
ported progress and was requested
continue tbe collections so that the
necessary oat fit could be secured at
an early date. It was decided to
giee a dance at Von Gunther’s hall
on the night of May 1; tbe pro
ceeds to be used lor the advance
ment of the club. Some interesting
games are expected this season.
Those going into the Xizina
country will find the best of board
at Mrs. Charlton’s boarding house
at tbe mouth of Rex Gulch.