S N Y I F R *■ S Ladies must not forget that SNYDER’S STORE
^ A\ U • carries a fine line of dress goods.
Men’sSuits are the thidg at present. Readymade Skirts the same low price.
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.
W, C. Stull.Graduate Optician.
Shaw, phone 47.
W. R. Hildreth.
White’s phone is 47.
Moose meeting tonight.
Never slip rubl>er heels at Adler’s
Pool 5 cents a cue at the Key
stone.
Something new in winter caps at
Levy’s.
Tents. Yukon Stoves. Saddles and
Harness at Brownell’s.
New line of woolen waists just
received at Levy «fc Co.
A Turkey linner will be served
at the Home restaurant on Sunday
from 5 to 7.
Choicest fruits in season arriving
on every steamer at the Candy
Kitchen.
Mr. and M rs. Goodell entertained
a small party of friends at their
home Tuesday evening.
We have just received a large as
sortment of the finest Havitand
China and Cut Glass at Kern’s.
Your old clothes can lie restored
to a respectable condition at the
Valdez laundry. Keystone ave.
t -Fore Quarter. 11-Vents
.IJCtl i Side. - 12 “
Now is the time to huv.
Phone 29. Valdez Market.
A very acceptable Xmas present
is something in the Felt Shoe line.
A full assortment at Everything To
Wear Store.
Remember Xmas is nearly here,
and the Everything To Wear Store
has the largest assortment of Xmas
goods and toys in town.
Among tlie late arrivals in town
are Mr. (Quicksilver, Mr. R.-tort,
Mr. Picks and the Silver Dollar
Shovel family. They arc filling
space at Brownell's.
Received by last steamer tbe
nicest assortment of candies in
fancy baskeis and inlaid 1 sixes
ever brought to Vnldaz. W. R.
Hildreth.
The Saturday night Mouse dances
will lie discontinued, until the sec
ond Saturday in January, owing
to other holiday events for which
arrangemeuts have Wen made.
There will he a pugilistic encoun
ter to-night at 9 o’clock, at the
Montana. Kefover, of Liseum.
agree- to stop Eat-em-up Johnson
in four rounds. A purse of $25 has
Wen provided, and a warm mix-up
is promised.
Owing to the fact that 1!*04 is
leap year, the Indies of town will
make the New Year > alls on the
first, ami the gentlemen wdl do the
receiving. A list will W published
next week of those who will he pre
pared to receive the fair callers.
On New Year’s day there will W
a public reception at the Valdez
hospital, tendered by Miss I)ean.
assisted by the Ladies’ Guild. All
are welcome. Although the hos
pital h s Wen completed for some
time this is the first op|>ortunity
that has Wen afforded to exhibit
the place to the public, owing to
the wards having Wen occupied hv
sick jieople whom it was not advis
able to disturb.
A1 White never does anything by
halves. Although he is in Califor
nia. spending the holidays with his
family he did not forget his tnanv
friends in Valdez, and telegraphed
his manager. Mr. Carlson, to ar
range with the Merchants Cafe for
an old-time Christmas dinner—the
best that well-known h«»stelry can
produce—and invite all,i>oth young
and old. to Christmas dinner with
hint at the cafe.
W. C. Stull Expert Watchmaker
White.the paj>erhanger,phone 47
Military Hair Brushes at Broad
way Pharmacy.
Ousidc and lined mitts A gloves
at Levy A Co.
Santa Claus gets his outfit at the
Candy Kitchen .
Snow scenes for holiday presents
at the Hardware Store
Souvenirs of all kinds for the
folks at home. Kern.
Special Sale- Silk Floss Sofa
Cushions. Mrs. Sheffer’s.
Ornaments of all kinds for the
Christmas tree at Candy Kitchen.
A large assortment of new Xmas
goods just arrived at the Candy
Kitchen.
Drawing for the vase at Sessions’
cigars store will take place at 8
o’clock to-night.
A real homedike Christmas din
ner will l>e «*rv«l at the Home res
taurant on Friday.
Ptarmigan road house to let.
Everything in good shape. Lease
for a vearj Nell Doty, phone 71.
Jas. Fish. Sr., licensed real es
tate agent. McKinley at., Valdez.
Telephone 13. Properties for sale
or rent.
An elegant line of Ladies’ Purses.
Autoinoliilc ami Wrist Bags, also
Fans, will arrive on the Bertha for
Mrs. Shcffer’s holiday trade.
Christmas goods for children, in
cluding games. Imoks, dolls, drums,
blocks, horses, horns and playthings
in variety at the Candy Kitchen.
For Sai.k—Tent 18x3A feet, 10
oz. duck, roped eaves, 5-ft. wall;
and restaurant outfit, dishes all
new. Apply, Brown & Hawkins.
Dr. C. T. Daggett, dentist, has
opened dental parlors above Good
ell «fe Edwards office, on McKinley
street. The doctor has had experi
ence inCincinati.and is thoroughly ,
up in every branch of the business..
L irlg a graduate of the Ohio col-;
lege of den surgery in 11101.
ThcJU >ard of equalization finished
their duties Monday. There were,
hut a few protests made against the'
assessment; the principal ones he-1
ing the wharf companies, who'
claim that they are not subject toj
taxation. The roll will be footed
up and delivered to the treasurer I
on the first Monday in January,
at which time taxes will lie due.!
ihey will become delinquent on
the last Monday in January.
White’s phone is 47.
I
Keystone Wharf.
WHARFAGE RATES
In effort January 1st. 1904.
_* i
Merchandise, Ora in. Machinery and Gen
eral Freight, r*cr ton. _uo ,
Hay. |*»-r and Lumber, per Prflu feet 2 UO
Shingle*, per 1.MU0 •£> I
H* ri«-«, Mule*, and t'attle, per head.1 rtf!
tfheep. I»og*. and Swine. per head 5u
Coal, per ton . 1 in
Trunk*, or any piece checked Baggage, 2*.
Minimum chat ge. in **r out. 'd)
Outgoing Empty Case*. Keg*. Bottles. and
Sack*, per ton i oo j
Outgoing freight and baggage mutt be at ,
d«K*k not Ui^r than three h -ura before adver
tised aailinr time of steamer. Any freight or i
baggage, including p~rbhahles, may be deliv
ered at dock the day preceding
UKiAN AK< IIIHALU. M gr.
Valdez Dock and W are hoo «e Co.
WHARFAGE RATES
In effect January l*t, 1904.
Mer'-haiid'.sc, Grain, Machinery and Gen
eral Freight. i*t ton.. .. $£ »©
Hay, per t«.n. and Lumi er, per 1,000 feet. 2 Cm
Shiugles. per I.idiO . . £»
Horse*, Mule*, and rattle, per head_ 1 00
Sheep, I»*>g». arid Swine, per bead . 30
Goal, j»er ton . . 1 Km
Trunks, or any piece of checked Baggage 23 !
Minimum charge, in or out . .. .30
Outgoing Empty Gases. Kegs. Bottles, and
Sack*. per t«»n .. l 00
Outgoing freight and baggage must be d*‘iiv.
ered at dock not later than three hour* before
advertised sailing time of steamer. Any freight
o. hag gag-. Including perishables, may be de
livered at duck the day preceding.
FRANK J. KING HORN, Secretary
Valdez MarKetj
Beef
btj the
Quarter.
Smoked Salmon for Man or Dogs 8c per lb.
We Deliver All Over Town. Cell Ub Up. Phone 29.
New Year’s Dance.
On New Year’s eve, the local
camp of Arctic Brotherhood will be
pleased to meet their friends at their
home in McKinley hall. Fearing
that their sitting room would lie
too small for the occasion they have
cleaned out the barn and cow shed,
which placet will be elegantly 1
lighted with tallow candles and as ;
many lamps and lanterns as they *
can borrow; invitations have lieen
sent out to all the outlying farms,
and a goodly numlier is expected.
The committee requests that all
teams lie left in the wagon shed,'
and no smoking will la* allowed in
the hay mow.
nnough fodder will l>e left to form
seats for s|>ooner couples.
The pump is outside the door,
hut Esmeralda Fogherty will make
some real nice red lemonade for the
ladies, and for the hoys (here will
lie three-year-old cider, stout enough
to curl vour teeth.
Tickets may be had from any of
the memliers. and it nnist lie thor
oughly understood that potatoes or
turnips will not Ite received at the
door, as the price of admission.
Nothing hut pumpkins will he
served up later in the form of pie
for the lunch.
Leave all trouble behind and go
in your tidiest calicoes.
Whispers.
Who had me arrested?—Brownie
I am President now.—Finical.
1 wonder how the water gets
through my roof.—Levy.
\\ ho said I was going to he mar
ried?—Edwards.
The gang didn'st steal any of mv
turkeys?—Small.
Its nice to lie a steamship agent.
—Martin.
I am chief now.—C. H. Davis.
I am the 1k>ss polisher now.—
Dougherty.
\\ by don’t the lights hum bright
er.—Quinn.
Who said I butted in?—Whittlev
1 wonder why I got a box of can
dy?—Geo Davis.
1 didn’t get an invite to the tur
key dinner?—Blix.
Turkeys are getting scarce.—
Kraeiner.
Are you using the good soap?—
Cameron.
IIow did my speech at.the cham
ber strike you? I guess I am warm.
—(iotwlell.
Did you see my snow plow?—
Heron.
I made the boys feel good.—Dier
inger.
I’m the boss billiard piaver.— i
Goldie.
I’ve got my eye on that big tur
key.—Carvev.
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’Twas the night l»efore Chrismas
When all through the shop
Not a drink was in prospect.
Not even the pop
Of distilled soda water,
Enlivened the room.
And the force sat dejected
Enshrouded in gloom.
Then came Boi kke.
The “Elk."
Has now, anti will continue, to
carry the l»est and leading old
brands of liquors, such as Old
Guckenheimer Rye, 10 years old;
Distillery 1st Dist. of Ohio Elm
Rye, 8 years old; Distillery 1st
Dist. of Ohio Elm Bourlton,4 rears
old; Hunter Rye Old Hickory;
Walnut Hill Old Reserve O. R. '&
X.; California Apricojt Brandy;
Hennessy’s 3 Star Brandy, and
Fine Wines and Cigars.
A rumor has lteeu put in circula
tion this week to the effect that an j
accident happened to Mr. Geiger:
on the trail. We wish to state that
the rumor is entirely unfounded,
no such . information has been re- '
ceived in town.
The proprietor of The Elk wishes i
to thank the public for the lilieral'
patronage on the day of o]>ening,
which was a great success.
Shaw, phone 47.
Hemple ($1 Dougherty,
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.
White, the paperhanger, phone 47
Nugget Jewelry of all description
at Kern’s.
Live Fat Turkeys for Christmas,
at Valdes Market. •
Fine stationery—the latest, at
Broadway Pharmacy.
I have just received a full line
of Kev West and domestic cigars.
W. R. Hildreth.
Wellington Coal.
140 llis to the sack. Price 114
I per ton; $1 a sack. Delivery free,
one sack and upward. Copper
River Draying Co.
For Sale.
Valdez Brewery stock—Needing
ready money I will sell one-half of
my stock at 80 cents on the dollar.
Pkospector oHice.
For Rent—The best storeroom
in Valdez, cheap to permanent
tenant. Inquire at Bank ol Valdez.
DENTIST.
C. T. DAGGETT,
McKinley Sf
Over Goodell »$: Edwards.
H. COCKERILLE, D.D. S.
The Pioneer Dentist.
Over .Twenty Years’ Experience
8econo Street on Reservation.
Cecil H. Clegg,
Attorney-at-Law,
Notary Public.
Office Court House Valdez.
E. R. King,
W. E. Baumann,
Assayers
and
Chemists
Valdez Kodiak
Keystone Av. near wharf.
MONTANA
BARBER
SHOP
Steam Massage Baths $1.50
Plain Baths 50 Cents
Gould 8c Connors, Props.;
White, the paperhanger, phone 47
Lownev’s candies fresh, Broad
way Pharmacy.
Wellington coal $14 per ton or
$1 per sack, delivered. J. C. Mar
tin, agent, or Copper River Pray
ing Co.
Change Your Shirt
and then send us the dirty one together with a few collars
a pair of cuffs, a suit of underwear and probably some
socks. We will launder them in FIRST CLASS STYLE
and at a REASONABLE PRICE and return them to you
before you need them.
Does your suit or trousers need cleaning or press
ing? If so, send them to us and we will give them a new
lease of life.
The STAR LAUNDRY
Bank of Valdez.
S. A. Hemple, President E. W. Adams, Cashier
Capital paid up $10,000
Surplus earnings ... 1,200
Resources available - - 75,000
Correspondents:
SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN BANK.
PUGET SOUND NATIONAL BANK. Seattle. Wash.
NATION AL BANK OF COMMERCE, New York City.
We Carry In Cash GO to 80 per cent of our Deposits, transact a gen
' erul banking business, issue drafts payable in all parts of the world.
We solicit your business and assure you the most liberal treatment
consistent with careful banking.
i Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent Collections a Specialty
Olympic : Club : Rooms.
Bowling
Alley
Billiard
Hall
Cigars
Private
Card
Rooms.
RUTHERFORD&RAYMOND
Contractors and Builders.
Estimates and Plans Furnished on Application.
- House Moving - -
Front St. Near Broadway. Phone 63.
European Plan pates Reasonable
HOTEL ST. ELIAS
(Only first Class Hotel in Valdez.)
Headquarters for Mining Men
and Commercial Travelers
DEBM Eg ft POOT, Proprietors.
Keystone Ave. Valdez, Alaska.
'98 Pioneer '98
Shaving and Bath Parlors.
Best equipped shop in the city. All modern
improvements. Work guaranteed the best.
Try Our Shampoo and Face Massage
Baths For Ladies or Gentlemen.
CAMBRON GOLDBN
Xmas Suggestions
Acceptable Gifts for Mother, Wife, Sweetheart or Sister.
An Elegant Purse, Hand Bag or Fail. Beautiful Shell Combs or
Hair Ornaments for evening wear. Handsomely Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs. Kid Gloves, Underwear. Sofa Pillows, Laundrv Bags. Linen
Lunch Cloths—hem-stitched and dainty enough for am la : i
Shoulder Shawls and Crocheted Circular Capo for party wear. A
choice Itrcss and Waist Patterns of Stylish New Material—no two
alike. Fine Wool Sweaters—all colors. A stylish Coat, Jacket, Skirt
or Suit at
THE IPO Wfl
FA. FA. Sheffer 5t Co.