egin the New Year
with a resolution to
have the best * * * * *
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and you will have a good start.
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VALDEZ. ALASKA
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In the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
In the Matter of the Annexation of
Certain Territory to the Incorpor
ated Town of Valdez.—Order Set
ting Time for Hearing Petition and
Giving Notice.
A petition having been this day
presented to the court for the pur
pose of instituting the proceedings
required by law for the annexation
of territory to an incorporated town,
said petition praying for the annex
ation of certain described territory to
the incorporated town of Valdez, in
the Territory of Alaska, Third divis
ion; and it appearing to the court
that said petition Is signed by forty
eight qualified electors of said incor
porated town, the same being more
than one-fifth of the number of votes
cast at the last municipal election in
said town, and by five actual resi
I dents and owners of substantial prop
erty Interests in land in the territory
proposed to be annexed and verified
by two of the signers of said peti
tion; said petition setting forth the
boundaries of the territory so pro
posed to be annexed to said town, ah
having attached thereto a plat based
upon an actual survey by a compe
tent surveyor, setting forth the lim
its and boundaries thereof by metes
and bounds, and stating the number
of inhabitants therein;
Therefore, it appearing to the court
that said petition is in the form re
quired by law; it is ordered that said
petition Ue heard and considered by
the court on the 18th day of Febru
ary, 1914, at 10 o’clock a. m. of said
day, at the court room of this court
in Valdez, Alaska, if said day be a day
of jurisdiction in said court, or if the
same be not a day of jurisdiction,
then said hearing shall be held on the
first day of jurisdiction thereafter. It
is further ordered that notice of such
hearing be given by posting printed
or typewritten copies of this order
in three consplcuoous places within
the limits of said Incorporated town
of Valdez, and by posting such cop
ies in three Conspicuous places With
in the limits of the territory so pro
posed to he annexed tp, and included
within thV limits of said incorporated
town, and by bubtiifcififc a coby tff
this order once a week In the y*Mjfc»
Prospector, a newspaper of genera •
circulation published nearest te said
Incorporated town.
Done in open court at Valdez,
Alaska, this 7th day at January, lilt
FRED. M. BROWN, Judge.
First beducation January 10, 1014.
Last i ualication February U, 101;.
MILLER'S OUTFIT
SOON TO START
Will Take Large Amount of Supplies
to Slate Creek via the Govern
ment Road.
I
Jack Miller, the well known mine
owner of Miller Gulc’; will take a
large outfit Into the mine this winter
Over the Valdez trail. This is eviden
ced in the return today of Doc Burns
from Miller Gulch with a large bunch
of sleds that he went after to use in
taking in the outfit. His instructions
from Miller were that if the trail ov
er the summ't was good he was to
bring the sleds to Valdez, otherwise
to take them to Chitina and haul the
outfit from there.
Burns reports a good trip and the
trail in the very finest condition. He
made a quick trip from the mines o
here.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Fresh eastern oysters at the Vai
dez Cafe tf
Guy Banta will return to Galena Bay
in the morning.
Better have your eyes examined by
G. O. Iteinke at the Valdez Drug Co.
Examination free.
Matinee on Saturday for the chil
dren, at the Orpheum.
Harvey’s Toggery are closing out
their complete line of dry goods and
ladies’ furnishings. Now is the time
to get real bargains. tt
J. L. Steele Is e xpected to return
from Land lock Bay tomorrow.
Woman will do washing, work by
day or hour. Enquire ’phone 131
Crawford building.
Don’t forget the Surryhne dance to
night at Eagle hall.
Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles at
the Valdez Cafe, after 7 p. m. tf
They are sure fine pictures at the
Orpheum change tomorrow.
The St. Elias, the best place to stop
■n \aidez. t'.'can. warm outside
rooms and prices reasonable.
Don’t forget the Surryhne dance to
night at Eagle hall.
Nugget jewelry made to order by
(}. O. Reinke at the Valdez Drug Co.
Abe Bell will leave for th einterior
after the arrival of the Mariposa.
The Valdez Electric Co. sells Mazda
lamps. Telephone 57.
George Krau has bought the big J.
H. Nugren Hotel, at Soap Lake, near
Seattle. The price is said Bo be
140,000.
FOUND—A fur neck piece at Lou
ie’s Cafe. Owner can have same by
calling at the Prospector office, prov
ing property and paying for this ad
vertisement. tf
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the United States Commissioner’s
Court, ex-officio Judge in Probate,
Valdez precinct, Third Judicial Di
vision, Territory of Alaska.
In the matter of the estate of Rob
ert Martin, deceased. Notice to cred- |
itors.
Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned, administrator of the estate
of Robert Martin, deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said estate, to ex
hibit them with the necessary vouch- j
ers, within six (6) months after the
first publication of this notice, to the -
said administrator at the office of C.
E. Bunnell, at Valdez, Alaska, the
feame being the place for the trans
tion of the business of said estate.
Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 13th '
day of January, 1914.
W. H. CASWELL,
Administrator of the estate of Robert
Martin, deceased.
Date of first publication Jan. 14.
Dhtfe of last publication Feb. 11.
GET THE HABIT
Orpbeum ITlovks
Every Evening
Bfe A BOOSTER
a. a nmm
Don’t miss the good pictures at the
Orpheuin tonight. Change tomorrow.
Cook wanted by Mrs. Carleton at
Fort LiRcum; call or phone Mrs. Car
leton.
The B. F. M. is expected to leave
for Port Wells this evening or tomor
row.
G. O. Reinue, the watchmaker and
jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All
work guaranteed.
The water in Solomon Gulch is very
j low, as is customary at this time of
the year.
The St. Klias, the best place to stop
in Valdez. Clean, warm outside
looms and prices reasonable.
The Katalla Queen, in command of
Tim Marquim, left for Ellamar at
hoon today.
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
The bunkhouse at the Ellamar Mine
is said to one of the best in Alaska.
The building is steam heated.
The St. Eiias, the best place to stop
in Valdez. Clean, warm outside
rooms and prices reasonable.
W. B. llandcock, wh| has been in J
charge of a shift at the Bonanza mine
is visiting his family at Boulder Bay.
Don’t forget the Surryhne dance to
night at Eagle hall.
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
Don’t forget the meeting of the Pi
oneers tonight at their hall. All
members requested to be present. E.
(}. Ames, secretary.
Sweet.
Madge — I hear lie’s sweet on you.
Marjorie—Rather: He's good for two
pounds of candy every week.—Judge.
Let Him Talk.
If you would learn a man's weak
ness let him talk while you listen.—
Chicago News.
Aboard Ship.
Steward—A inareonigram for you,
miss. Pretty Girl—Just ask them to
hold the wire.—New York Times.
The Morning After.
Jokes are never as funny in the
morning as they are at 11:30 the night
before.—Toledo Rlmle.
Something to Boast About.
Nothing makes a woman happier
than to wheedle money away from a
stingy man.—Chicago Record.Ho~ild.
pEO. F. WHITE
vl The Assayer
Assaying and Ore Testing
CORRECT RESULTS
No More, No Less
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Valdez I/Odge
No 168.
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications first Wednesday in
each month in McKinley Rail Visitors always
welcome.
A. K. GRIGSBY. W. M.
('. C- Reynolds. Sec
VALDEZ LOME NO. 6,1.O. O F
Meets every MonCAy at 8 0. in- in
ODD FELLOWS HALL
Visiting Brothers especially invited
Wu. Thomas, n. o. P. S Hop™- h. c.. sec
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Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits
and nuts.
Valdez
Electric
Company
The Consumers Organization
that has reduced the cost
of electric light and pow
er in Valdez. — Send in
youSr orders for connec
tions before January 1st.
Office in CopperfBlock
Phone 57
BEST PLAGE TO EAT
MRS. ST. MARIE’S!
Crawford Building, oppoiite Tele
fphone Exchange.
i‘7 a in to 9 a m
I.unch 12 m to I i> in I
6 to 1 p m
BOARD & ROOM $BO per Mo.
Go to the
ARCADE
for quick, clean service.
RAKFRY IN connection
DAIVLIM EVERYTHING GOOD
JACK CALLIN & CO
Ding, Dong! Hear that gong.
City Express
Is Coming Along
We handle your baggage,
trunks and grips, by day or
night. We meet all ships.
MILK—MILK—MILK
Fresh Milk and Cream
VALDEZ DAIRY
Telephone orders to Phone 187
LAUNCH BRIGHTON
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PORT WELLS and
Way Port*. 73
FOR SPECIAL TRIPS SEE CAPT. STAMEY
VALDEZIDOCK
PIONEER BARBER SHOP
WM. OILLINEAU. Prop.
Tonsorial Parlor*
Bat Appoint*^
BATH ROOM
in Valdez.
Fin*, Large Tabs—Plenty Hot Water
CITY EXPRESS STORE
Buy Anything
W Li Sell Everything.
LYNCH &SPENARD
LAUNCH IDA
Leave* from Valdez dock for
SHOUP BAY
and way point* at 10 a. m. Daily
W. J. CALLAGHAN.
THE PINZON CIGAR STORE
DICK’S PLACE
Fine Line o^Cigan aid Tobacco;
HFruitt. Nuti. Candies.
Card Room Sift Drink, si All Kind£
fl&up Hotel
wMdsmmmM
Cable Office Hours
Week days 9 a. m. td 9 ft. m.
Still days and holidays 9 to i# a. th.
ifiiitiil.il.