Do You Need a Pipe?
We Have Them in All Styles
and Sizes at
The Buffet
1894 CHAS. R. CRAWFORD 1911
PIONEER CONTRACTOR and BUILDER
OF ALASKA
CAN HANDLE ANY CLASS OF BUILDING.
Will take contracts on wharves, bridges, fish traps in any
part of Prince William sound.
Building material of all kinds, and several grades of wall
board kept in stock at all times.
OFFICE AND FACTORY, VALDEZ, ALASKA-PHONE 18
REFERENCES j S. BLUM & CO, Valde*, and Cordova,
BANKERS ( B. M. BEH RENDS, Juneau, A lank*.
Merchant’s Cafe
Phone 63 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Chne. Fischer, Propr.
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
plumbing STOVES and RANGES heating
MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES, PAINTS and OILS
Mine Air Pipe, Valves, Hose, Pipe and Fittings
Valdez Dock. Opposite Prospector Office.Teleptsone 84
LET US MEASURE YOU
for your new suit and let us do
it now. The new fabrics in serge,
worsted, thlbet, etc., are in and
we are prepared to cut them in
to suits of class and snap at a
very low rate considering the
quality of the cloth and the tail
oring. Do it now.
BEN SILVERMAN
THE TAILOR
lit Stdam Laundni
Satisfaction Guaranteed I
Telephone 66 I
Foot Keystone Aw ]
Rou^b Dry 11c lb <
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS, BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms. Phone 35^.
PORT WELLS MILL
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LUMBER COMPANY
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Orders token tor sized and 4
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dressed luittber.
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, THE PINZON VALDEZ, ALASKA <
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Going To Fairbanks?
Ask For the Sheldon Service
SHELDON AUTO STAGE LINE
Through Service from Valdez to
Fairbanks and all Interior Points.
For further information call on or
address
THE AGENT, at the Prospector Off ice
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BOMBED BY ALLIES
Frankfort-on-the-Main Ralilwl by
Planes in Retaliation for Habls
on London
PARIS, Oct. 3.—The German city
of Frankfort-on-the-Main was bom
barded last night by French aviators
in retaliation for the recent raids
on London. It is reported that a large
section of the city was in flames and
numerous explosions were heard by
the aviators.
CONMIS LET
FORROAD WORK
\V. E. Egan Secures Three Contracts
for Itnrk Work and Construction
of Bridges and Culverts
W. E. Egan of Valdez was award
ed the three contracts given out to
day by Road Commissioner James E.
Wilson as follows: The first contract
was for the removal of 200 yards of
solid rock from the Mineral Creek
road at a point near Snowslide Gulch,
and the removal of 250 yards of sol
id rock from the Mineral Creek road
at the intersection of the above road
with the Shoup Bay trail at the Mil
lard Bridge, the rock to be used in
a twohundred yard fill at the bridge.
Mr. Egan was the lowest bidder on
this contract. The contract for the
construction of two 100 foot bridges
across Mineral Creek, one opposite
McIntosh roadhouse, the other near
the mouth of the upper canyon. This
contrac twa also awarded to Egan.
The slashing of a 16 foot road
from the roadhouse to Callaghan's
camp, a distance of about 2 1-2 miles,
was also awarded to Mr. Egan. Bids
were turned n by Delete Cook and
Earl Hinds, but Mr. Egan was low
bidder in every Instance.
TWO >IKN SLAIN IN
MIS ANGELES HOTEL
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6.—R. Shaw
was shot and killed in his room at a
local hotel by H. A. Gabriel yester
day in an unexplained quarrel. Both
men arrived at the hotel in an auto
mobile Monday night and registered
from San Francisco. Shaw was found
dead when the officers reached the
room and Gabriel was shot through
the lungs, and may die. It is believed
that Gabriel shot Shaw and then at
tempted to kill himself.
700 AK.ME1) MEN BATTLE
WITH MICHIGAN MURDERER
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 6.—
Seven hundred armed men killed
Frank Van Cassell, a farmer at his
home here today. Van Cassell had
killed Sheriff George Ralston when
the latter attempted to put him un
der arrest. Over four hundred shots
were fired.
Matt McGlade’s crew of men will
be in town from the canyon today,
where they have been working this
summer.
The council ordered 500 feet of
new hose for fire protection last ev
ening.
A new pumping station is being er
ected for fire protection on Hobart
street.
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. *
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RESUME WANDERINGS
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EL PASO, Tex., Oct. 6.—At least
4 68 I. W. W. members tired of In
ternment In the government camp}
here broke loose this morning and;
resumed their wandering. They have I
been denied admission to Douglas. I
Ariz., and warrants for their arrest
have been issued.
A. II. McDonald, a prominent mar
chant of Seward and agent for the Al
aska Steamship Company, was a thru
passenger on the Alameda, after a
few weeks spent in the States on a
business trip.
I
A new line of coats and one-piece I
dresses just received on yesterday's |
boat by E. Winter. tf I
WANTED-—A position as camp
cook at sawmill or roadhouse by ex
perienced woman. Inquire Prospec
tor. tf
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Public Notice
Proposals will be received up to
11 A. M., October 3, 1917 for the
removal of two hundred yards of sol
id rock from the Mineral Creek road
at a point near Snowslide Gulch. And
the removal of 250 yards of solid
rock from the Mineral Creek road
at the intersection of the above road
with the Shoup Bay trail at the Mil
lard Bridge, the rock to be used in
a two hundred, yard fill at the Mil
lard Bridge.
Separate proposals will be received
for the construction of two 100 foot
bridges across Mineral creek, one op
posite McIntosh's Roadhouse, the oth
er near the mouth of the Upper Can
yon as indicated by survey stakes.
Separate proposals will be receiv
ed for the slashing of a 16 foot road
from Mc-Intosh’s Roadhouse to Cal
ligan's Camp, a distance of about two
and two-thirds miles.
Specifications and contract forms
may be seen at the office of the Divi
sional Commission, and proposal
forms obtained.
kl 0-3 JAMES W. WILSON
Chairman Divisional Road Commis
sion.
Notice of Equalization
Notice is hereby given that the
Common Council of the Town of Val
dez, Alaska, will meet as a Board of
Equalization on the second Monday j
of October (8th) and on the Tuesday;
next following (9th), and on Thurs
day next following the third Monday J
in October (18th) between the hours
of 8 and 9 P. M. on each of said days,
for the purpose of equalizing the 1917
assessment roll. All persons protest
ing against their assessed valuations,
will present such protests in proper
form on these dates.
The assessment roll is now in pos
session of the Town Clerk and open
for public inspection at the Town
Hall.
k Oct. 3 W\ M. MEALS,
Town Clerk.
DONALDSON SCHEDULE
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The following schedule for the har
bor boat “Lt. C. V. Donaldson” will
take effect today. All orders to the
contrary are revoked.
Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays:
Lve. Fort LI scum Leave VaMez
8:16 a. m. 8:46 a. ns.
1:16 p. m. 4:80 p. m.
TUESDAY
1:16 p. ». *:W> P- «•
4:30 p. m. 6:00 p. m.
SATURDAY .
1:16 p. m. 4:3.0 p. m
7:16 p.m. 10:80 p.m.
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month, these days being used to clean
boilers. '
Special trips or cancellinc of the
above will be made without notice
only to meet exigencies of the ser
vice.
All olhcial laziness between Val
dez and the Post should be arranged
for transaction, where possible, so
that advantage will be fiken of the
scheduled trips and extra trips will
be made at a mlnlinhht and made only
when urgently needed.
G. R. KOEHLER.
1st. Lt. 14th Tnfantry. A. O. M.
By GEORGE NEWLOVE, M. R. C.
They do what a*
other cigarette
over did before;
they satisfy—omd
yet they're MILD.
a.
IVHEN FLAMES FILL
THE F'ACTORY
despair fills the owner who has
neglected to look after his in
surance. We handle the Insur
ance of some very large con
cerns. We place it in the best
companies, pay the premiums
promptly and attend to renew
als. Let us do that for you.
It will not cost you anything
for our service.
Valdez Real Estate Agency
Tony’s Place 75NE
Orders to ANTON CARLSON, Manager.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
From Seattle 9 a. m.—
S<;pt. 25—S. S. Alameda.
Sept. 30—S. S. Alaska
Oct. 6—S. S. Mariposa
Oct. 12—S. S. Northwestern
Oct. 18—S. S. Alameda
Valdez to Seattle—
Oct. 5—S. S. Alameda
Oct. 12—S. S. Alaska
Oct. 16—S. S. Mariposa
Oct. 24—S. S. Northwestern .
Oct. 28.—S. S. Alameda
Call at Ketchikan, Juneau, Ska "way, Cordova, Ellamar, Fort Lis*
cum, Valdez, Latouche, Seward aid Anchorage,
Except—S. S. Northwestern and S. S. Alaska do not call at
Skagway Southbound.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell. Juneau, Sheep
Creek, Treadwell, Dougina, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdes and La
touche. Explosives. Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
P. B. TRACY, Gcal Agent VALDEZ DOCK CO„ Local Agent
Phone No. 1. VALDEZ DOCK CO., Agent, Valdez Alaska.
Our Large Fleet of Magnificent Steamships Offer Frequent,
PERFECT SERVICE
Between All Points in
ALASKA and CALIFORNIA
Leave Seattle 10 a. m.—
Sept. 24—S. S. Adm. Watson
(For Kodiak)
Oct. 2—S. S. Adm. Evans
Oct. 10—S. S. Adm. Farragut
Oct. 18.—S. S. Adm. Watson
From Valdez to Seattle—
Sept. 28—S. S. Adm. Farragut
Oct. 7—S. S. Adm. Watson
Oct. 14—S. S. Adm. Evans
Oct. 22—S. S. Adm. Farragut
Oct. 30.—S. S. Adm. Watson
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Leave Seattle Monday, Friday and Saturday for
SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES,™
San Francisco to Los Angeles, Daily Except Sunday
San Francisco to San Diego, Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
IF YOUR TICKET READS “PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY”
YOU ARE ASSURED THE VERY BEST.
LOUIE’S CAFE
Open Day and Night McKinley Street, Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
Take a look at oar new line of
postcards and pictures of the Canyon
etc. Valdez Drug Store. tf
It it Isn't an Eastman It Isn’t a
fCodak. We carry a complete line ot
Eastman Kodaks and supplies. Val
dez Drug Store. tf
i A special on stationery at the Vat
dez Drug Store. Box paper, worth
from $0c to $1.00 now 15c. tf
Aneeo Films Will
fit any standard make o f Camera.
They are the standard. Guy E. Cam
eron. tf
A. M. DIERINGER
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Cempany
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George G Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
Geneial Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
autos for hire
DAT OB NIGHT
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Positively Nq Coal Delivered Un<
less Paid for in Advance
KATALLA QUEEN
Capt. Otto Elfstrom
Weekly tripe to Port Wells
, i . . i ■
end all Sound Points.
FOR CHARTER FOR PAR*
TIES OR TOWING
V>r rates and sailing dates see
CAPT. OTTO ELFSTROM,
On Boat, Valdes Dock
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Mi Weil I
E. W. HUNT—la Owl Dr., Start. I
FOUNTAIN DR’NKS !
HOT-com |
▲ alee line of canenti ala at
Rudolph'*. tf
Lowney'a box Candlea at
Candy Kitchen.