fiats Without a Woolen String
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SNYDER’S.
Outfits
of
The Best!
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.
W, C. Stull,Graduate Optician.
Mouse meeting tonight.
Sweet Potatoes at the Candy
Kitchen.
For a good smoke, Broadway
Pharmacy.
Camp stoves, only' $3.50, at
Richard’s.
Fresh frnit on every boat. Shaw
ft Williams.
We carry a large line of souve
nirs at Kern’s.
Don’t forget the Moose lienefit
Friday night.
Gold pans, liest steel, anil 8IL
yKR DOLLAR shovel* at Brown
ells.
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For type-writing ami shorthand
work apply to Richards ft Co.
If you want to buy good mining
property, call on M. Dempsey,
1 Camp stoves—just the thing for
the trail, onlv $3.50, at Richards.
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The red sleds at Brownell’s are
going fast, they weigh only 32 lbs.
’ Don’t go to the next dance unless
you have one of Fish ft Co.’s swell
Waists.
The latest in men’s clothing, call
on the American Tailors and be
happy.
Look at the fine imrcclain kitchen
sinks for family or restaurant use,
kt Yakslmws.
Brown’s grocery will demonstrate
to you the sujierinr qualities of
Crescent baking powder.
Jack R. Crittenden, the well
known Chcsna mail carrier is hack
again, looking well ami is getting
jready to hike out over the trail.
A suitable reward will lie paid
for the arrest and conviction of the
party who stole the town well from
the corner of Alaska ave. and 2d st.
t
R. Blix, Copjier Center guaran
tees wlmt? That his stock of
tniners’ and prosiieotor*’ tools and
machinery will hold out another
season.
Among the late arrivals are the
following old-timers: N. K. Ohls
son, O, B. and C. E- Hurd, C'apt.
Jack love, Ja.«. Baker. Orin Pear'
ion and E. W- Merrill.
Among those to arrive in town
on the Nome City was Neil (Pofte'
son, after a short sojourn in Sitka
The totem j>oles struck his fancy
and he remained there to give them’
a thorough scientific examination.
If shaving interferes with your
Business, quit your business and
start shaving at the (.Sold Dust Ex
change Shaving Parlor in A1 White’s
saloon. Workmanship unequalled.
8. T- Ciatterdam. F. M. Ilempc.
The fire at Moose hall on Mon
day night demonstrated the fact
that a system of signals should be
agreed on with those in charge of
the jH>wer house whereby the peo
ple of the town could lie notified,
approximately, as to the location
of a fire when one breaks out
A dispute arose lietween Chas.
OelimAh and H. M. King as to the
ownership of a piece of ground on
the so-called reservation. During
the dispute it is claimed King nsetf
a gun to enforce his argument, and!
Ochman entered a criminal charge
against him. The case was tried
ltefore Commissioner Lyons and
King was bound over irt ihe sum of
•500 to keep the peace.
\\\ G. Schaefer, who attempted
suicide by shooting himself in the
head, on Feb. 8th, iff still alive and
resting comfortably, it was sup'
El at the time that lie hud shot
elf twice, but one bullet has
since been found on the floor of the
room, it having struck the iron
frame of his grip sack' the other
hullet is Still in his head.- The
wound is in a healthy condition
and there is a possible chance of
• his recovery*
w. C. Stull Kxjvert Watchmaker.
Fine Watch Repairing at Kerns.
Whip saws, only $2.n0, at Rich
ards.
Pumps put in. Apply to Yak
shows.
We are Sign-writers. King A
White.
French Nougatincs at the Candy
Kitchen.
Just received a fine line of new
goods at Kern’s.
For Ruldier Gloves and Mitts
call at Lion store.
Wellington coal for sale at oflice
of the P. P. A N. Co.
Lnwney chocolates and bon Isms
Broadway Pharmacy.
A large lot of new and second
hand windows, cheap, at Richard’s.
For sale—Smith Premier type
writer, perfect condition. Call at
this office.
Picks, shovels, gold pans, snow
glasses, etc. Reduced prices. Rich
ards & Co.
Camp stoves of all description
made to onler on short notice at
' Yukshaws.
Fok Sai.*.—House and lot and
furniture- K-aiymrc of J. Raison,
opp. KewawtRee
Dick Windmftlfrr a»*l party
starts*# f<wr the Madanuska, via
the gkcwry kst Saturday.
Mothers, i>ut your Iwy in a new
suit &t clothes at Fish A Go.’s. awl
make Wrw amtf yourself happy.
Will the lady who took hy mis
take from Moose hall on Tuesday
evening an arctic mhlier kindly
leave same at this office and get I
her own.
A limited numlwrof King Island
Muck-lucks, have been secured hy
Miller, and are now for sale, cheap,
at his store on Keystone ave. The i
best foot-wear for winter travel.
The silk waists shown by Fi.«li A
Co. are the sweHest goods ever
offeml here. They are all of the
finest quality silk, latest design,
and the price puts them within tin*
reach of all. No two waists alike.
For Rent.—New cottage, anil a
partlv furnished cal tin. Enquire ait
Stull’s Jewelry Store, McKinley st.
W. H. Henderson, the new l*.
S.deputy clerk of the district court
is an old newspaper man of many
years cxjterienee. He was formerly
a resident of Chicago, hut later con-1
nected with the Tacoma Ledger.
Mr. Henderson will receive a hearty
welcome here.
Anniversary of Washington’s
birthday at Endeavor dVfireh next j
Sunday evening, Fefs.. 22. Geo. L.'
Hosford will deliver an address en
titled: “Those Who Conquer."
Remember the morning service, at
11 o’clock and the Sabbath School
at noow.
The Carsten Bros., of Seattle,
have established a Mew and well
stoeked meat market on McKinley
street, opposite the Valdez House,
formerly known as the Whaling
Co.’s building. The Valdez branch
of the business is under the man
agement of CL H. Smith, who ar
rived on the Valencia, bringing n
large stock «4 meats with him.
W. H. Whittlesey, Esq., of this
place, has jwst been appointed U.
S. Commissioner for the Kayak
precidct and recording district,
This takes in that portion of South
ern Alaska east of the Copi>er river
to the 141st meridan and all the
datershed to the wean. This is a
good ap|tointmemt and will meet
with the approval of the citizens of
this part Alaska. Judge Whit
tlesey is well add favorably known
here, and while his many friends
are sorry to see him leave they con
gratulate him on his appointment.
J.BdQCNS.
CASH STORE
There's Eggs end Eggs.
We have the BEST.
tl« W. Miller, Manager.
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Felt Shoes for the children at
J. Fish A Co.
Chocolate Xongatincs at the
Candy Kitchen.
Wellington coal for sale at office
of the P. P. * X. Co.
Single wisd mattresses ; just the
thing for the trail, at Richard’s.
The Rowland party started on
the trail for the Xizina, Monday.
IKtXT hny your miffing tools
until you have seen those at Rrwwn
ell’s.
Throw away yonr old truss anrl
huy a new one at the <»wl \>ram
Store,
Moose hall hurried because ther
ncglccteif to pnt in Yuksliaw^s
safety fine.
_Fou Sai.e.—Asnaptw»gairr,MfH>,
dot) feet from this office. Apply at
Prospector office.
For Sai.k.—Valdez Opera House,
Large and elegant building; suit
able for any purpose,
D. B. Lea veil and wife amred
on the Nome City, Dorsey always
was a lucky boy.
Voice Culture and1 Teachers of
Songs for puhl ic in'ffofTnftnci', K
ano Instruction and Harmony.
Schneider Sisters, Broadway.
Kiiabe, Fischer, Hardnran, Ham
ilton, Cable, Kingsbury, I Aid wig,
Smith Barnes and VTillard, J
sell any of the above named piawnw
at Seattle prices, either cash or on
the installment plan, H, M. Stoel.
Jack .Meals the wclldcMMwn pio
neer and miner of the Cheewa is
back and brought hi* wife- and so
many children that the- sehowi
Ixmrd bad t.w put in new seats and
engage a now teachers.
_ On Saturday evening, Feb. 2W, at
Von Gunther's hall, Denver
Smith, one ai the best known ex
ponents of Fistiana is pledged to
send Charlie (“Eat-'Em-Uj*)
Jonhson to the land of Norl before
end sf the sixth round, nr forfeit
the purse of #200 ami the entire
gate receipts.
Johnson’s most important iw*
was with Kid (iallafgher in this
town, in which honors were about
even ; lie defeated \V- it. Johnson
in 4 rounds last year, but tbw lat
ter gave away ahuttt 20 fb». in
weight.
Following are some nt Dtenrer
Ed.’s battles : Reddy Gallagher,
4 rounds ; LuBlanche (the Marine-)
2 rounds; Godfrey, 23! rounds;
Ashton,6 rounds ; Clean-, 2 rounds,
Slattery, -f rounds; Queenan,
rounds; Kilrain, « rounds; Charlie
Mitchell, 4 rounds; Goddard, IS
rounds; won over Peter Jackson
in 6 rounds ; fought four draws
with Choynski. and on their fifth
meeting knocked him out in 2
rounds. Tickets are now Oil sale
and a few ring seats can lie secured
at the Bohemiun saloon, where
Denver Ed. ha* training tpiarters.
Hemple Doug'Rerty,
Pioneer Outfitters.
Having purchased the stock of Groceries of Jas. Kish & Co., we now
have the MOST COMPLETE LINE IN VALDEZ. We are
prepared to fill orders, either large or small.
Goods Delivered To Any Part Of The City.
For aalr, a in* 5 dopr tram, well
broke* and gwwd warkers, A|>]>)y
to Grant Avert.
WAHTf-rm SAXE.
krttl, 10 «
rsmft* Isf ctfk «iknr
a «r«ek and room. WI1S
Anl mouth. Apply
COR UU—bar Am term *.*«. wi ll fol
* «rtO»n«iterteiu En.nilr, II. syrlnu.
*f>TA*A AX* um lor rnrt or for «le. ('nil
■ otPr.Vntllunlbrr
COK HALS— A Ma'Im h<*r»l rangr. Apply
* at Merchant* Pair.
For Kent.—Twa moms, cheap.
Apply at tliis offer.
For Sale. —TljOr |Mbl work dogs
with harness. Affify to Mrs. John
son.
For ?ai,E/—Hfx bowse* ami lots.
Apply to Mrs. Johnson, McKinley
street.
DirtMatbs* tftr repairing the I
Masse ball can hr seen at this
offer.
Tbs marry friend* of Geo. N.
Esterly and wife were glad to wel
come them hraas this week, they
haring arrived Mb the Nome City
from an extended visit to the states.
MkzbfcdUffj
CHAS A. HARD, Prop.
The Only Short Order
House in Qity.
Mrs. Ryan,
HAIBDBB8K15G,
SAXICUBI5G.
DKKSSMAKIXO
Kmt^vaj, Ojip, Beatliiyp Boom.
Roadhouse No. r, Copper River Trail.
CORNER HOBART St. and DEWEY Av.
Two blocks from center of town, Bfnr and Clean'
Bunks 25 cents a night or ff.35 per week. Jfo
charge for use of stove amt fuel. Free storage for
all outfits,
W. F. ALLE&DER - - frofrietor!
You Don't Need a Wife
If Yet Gd Year
Werk Deteat
The STAR LAUNDRY
We Remfr aai Seir m mim.
Ik Oil Dn? (o.
Pore Fresh Drugs.
Valdez, Alaska.
BANK Or VALDEZ,
AND
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
Capital, Paid-up - 910,INK)
Reserve,in Real and Per
sonal Property - 907,000
General Ranking Business. Gold
Dust Bought. Loans ami Discounts.
Foreign and Eastern Exchange
Bought and Sold. General Collect
ing.
PATRONAGE SOLICITED.
Gold Dust
Exchange.
Highest Price Paid For
Gold Dust
Treasury Notes, Drafts ami Money Orders Cashed Free of Charge.
AL WHITE, Proprietor
RICMRDJ fr CO,
Furnture, Stoves and
Household Supplies.
Second-Hand Goods Bought and Sold.
J. r. HIELSCHER 6- CO.
Wholesale and Retail
BUTCHERS
fy>ecial Attention Given to FAMILY TRADE.
Orders Taken ami Delivered to Hotels and
Restaurants.
RAILROAD CONTRACTORS SUPPLIED.
European Plan Pates Heaaonabla
HOTEL ST. ELMS
(Only Firat Cla** Hotel in Valdes.)
Headquarters for Mining Men
and Commercial Travelers.
DEBNEy a POOT, Proprietors.
Keystone Ave. , .. Valdes, Alaska.
For General Hauling: sec
The Alaska Transfer 0o.
Plano and Soft Marine
Special Attention To City Trade.
COAL and General Forwarders