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IIOWSMfD
Origination of Thanksgiv
ing lUy by Skagway Boy
The following clear and succinc
story of the Pilgrims aud of the crimin
ation of t: anks?ivin? dav was prepared
and rear, as a part of the special
Thanks^, ic^ day program at the
Skasrway public schio! Wednesday
afternoon. l>y l.loyd Graves, aged 12
years aou istudeut ia tho Fifth jrrade:
"In Knclaod in the olden times all
people hid to worship in one way.
Some of ;he people did uot believe*tn
the way they worshiped, so they asked
the txople of the church of England
to change their way ot worship, hut
they word not do .--o. So some of the
people said if they did cot. they would
i;o oft son where and worship o v them
selves.
"Thfv hired a captain to take thorn
10 Hollar.;, "out before thev hail started
some Knglisb officers came on board,
searched :hem and took their money,
so the 'Se par?'ioni?t' as they were
called bad to (five it up. They tried
it agalu, auJ the men had gone on
board, when the captain saw some
Knglish officers coming. He hoisted
the sails anl went off. leaving the
women and children in Kngland. But
the English government had iO support
the women und children, so they soon
sent them 'o Hollaed where their hus
bands and 'athers were.
"They staid there about twelve years
but did not want their children to learn
to speak I 'utch. so they planned to go
to America, for they had heard that it
was a free country. But they wanted
, to visit th"ir old homes in Kagland
first, so they sailed from Delfthaven,
Holland, ind reached Southampton.
Kagland, Aug. 5. 1020.
?'They sailed from there on the s lip#
Mayflower and Speedwell, but the
Sueedwel: leaked so had that they had
to run into Plymouth. Some of the
Speedwell'" passengers were put on the
Mayflower which sailed from there
September 6.
?'There were about one hundred pas
sengers on -.he Mayflower, but one died,
and near :he end of the voyage one was
born. They landed at Cape Cod. on
Nov. 11. They did not like the landing
place for it was out on a point.
?'They sailed around the point and
came into ,i little bav. where they land
ed on a rock called Plymouth rock,
Dec. 21, 1620.
^?Here they started a co'ony, but the
first winter over half of them died,
leaving about fifty, Myles Staacli.->h and
rewiter, their minister, were the only
ones that were not sick, and they toon
care of the others.
"In 'he spring they planted ^porn
over fl(e graves so the Indians would
not know how mmy of their number
were dead, In the summer they harv
ested their grain and had a good crop.
'"Wnen Governor Bradford saw what
agood crop they had raised he thought
a day ought to be set a part to thank
Cod. So be sent the hunters out after
game and the tisherment after iish, and
told the women and girls to do the
cooking and make the pies.
' The difference in the methods of
observing the holiday then and now is
that then everybody went to church,
where row just a few go. They io
I vited the iodians to eat with them,
which the people now do not.
WELLINGTON'S CARGO
IS BEING MOVED
The cargo of the big collier Well
ington will be discharged by tomorrow
or the next day when she will sail
south. She will return at once with
another cargo--- if she can get one.
Phonograph Social N*xt Friday
The Epworth League of the Metho
dist church wish to call attention to the
phonograph entertainment which i^ to
be given in that church next Friday
evening at .s o'clock. Refreshments
will be served.
Firemen Meet Tonight
There will be a meeting of tho Skag
wny fire department this evening at the
Firemen's hall on Fourth avenue. It is
the regular monthly meeting occasion.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Pack Train Restaurant.
New Furs, new G. L). Corsets, new
Dress Goods, and new Tailored Waists
and Skirts at Harrisons'
Cronp
A reliable melicineand one that staou'd
always be kept in the home for imme
diate" use i> Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. It will present the attack if given
as "soon as the child gets hoarse, or even
after the eroupy cough appears. There
is no danger in giving it to children for
it coatiins no opium or other harmful
drug. For sale by Wit. Kritt.
YOUR PARfNIS
Think of them lirst when considering
the giving of Christmas presents.
Give them something different
than they have had for many a } ear.
Our show-windows and store are just
now a very good guide. There is no
question about you finding here just
what you want .
If you have an idea of your own that
you want carried out, let us make the i
article for you. We will submit for ;
your O. K. the sketch before doing the |
work. The diamonds and watches you
cau select from our tremendous stock.
Your mother would be delighted, no
doubt, at receiving a heart lockct at- 1
tached to a neck chain: and how would
a new watch and chain for father do?
| Whatever you intend to give, let it. J
be lirst class. No bttter neck watch
chains are made than those we carry in
stock.
Or would something in silverware do?
A toilet set, for instance? If we have I
not made the right suggestion as yet, |
we are positive we can please you in
every respect, if you will only come to
see the articles contained in this great
j big store that is plum full of Christmas
suggestions.
Following a time honored custom we
will give THREE HANDSOME
PRIZES TO OUR CUSTOMERS on
the day before Christmas. A ticket
will be given with each $1 purchase
which will entitle the holder to a
chance in ALL THRRE PRIZES
The FIRST PRIZE will be a lady's
diamond ring? ONE FULL CARAT IN
SIZE? as handsome as the handsomes^
and worth $125.
The SECOND t'RIZE will be ai
gentleman's fine silk umbrella with l
GOLD HANDLE.
The THIRD PRIZE will be a lady's I
fine silk umbrella with a GOLD
HANDLE.
Al.L i:?X>l>S SOLI\ ENOKAVKP FRKK. !
I H. D. Kirmse,
Pioneer Jeweler
Principal Barber Shov Leads
The Principal Barbershop and Baths
is tne leading tonsorial establishment
in Alaska. Everything in all ihi-Ue
partments is strictly modem. The
baths are first class in all respects.
Notice to Publio
I have authorized Mr. P. B. C.raves
to assume full charge of my affairs in
connection with running the 1 "Hen
House during my absence. ,
Mrs. h. S. Pn.i.KN.
Skagway, Nov. 28, 190i>. tf- !
| get Rome Hews ftlhiie Ems
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before leaving for the winter- and have HOME NEWS
all the time you are away. This will be a busy winter
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If If IL business associates and friends who are spending the llll
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Regular subscribers residing at Skagway. Haines, At
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11 vJ TT December 15. These terms are for cash in advance. 11" TT
GREAT
MILLINERY
I BARGAINS
| HALF OFF |
2 On all winter haxs Beginning Monday- Come 2
Early and take your pick- Our line is larere
and every hat is up-to-date.
O CHRISTMAS NOVELEIES 0
F Our Holiday Novelties are on the way. You F
Fwill have ample time io make your Christmas ?7
selections. Our prices are always right.
Store closes after November 19 at 6 p. m until further notice
Martin Conway
Raw Furs....
WE PAY
High Prices for fine Furs
Write For Hrice List i
Percey's Fur House
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Imported
Pastes
Macaroni- Vermicelli,
and many other
delicacies
The Best Cigars
and Tobaccoes
TONY DOHTERO'S
No regrets next morn
ing-good flavored and
good for you
MMKillil It
Beaitle, Wash.
and Importer of]
MILLINERY
rders 'solicited and filled immediatiy.
3G6-3i)8 Arcade Building,
SEATTLE, WASH.
I
| JUNEAU S. S. CCTS.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED STEAM
HEATED STEAMEK
I GE0RGM
('arr, !n/ U.S. Mall
For Haines, Burneis Bay, Juneau
Hoonab, Tenakea Sitka and Wayporta
SAILS
'Nov. 5, 11, 17, 23.. 29
at 8 a. m.
*V. W. BOCJGHTON, Agent
Broadway and Fiftb Ave, Phone 90
Dew mater and Eight Rates
OF THE ?
(In
J
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On and after the 1st of October, 1905, the following will be the
Monthly rates for water and light service from the Northwest Light
& P owerCompany:
WATER
First Faucet
Each " additional (except wash basins, free)
Bath Tubs in Hotels or other Public Houses
Water Closets " " " "
Urinals " " " " "
Wash Basins " " " " "
note's, per room additional
Beer Pjmps
Restaurants
Steam Laundries
Hand "
Motors, special per horsepower, minimum rate
Hose Connection for Fire Protection
Families carrying water
Individuals " "
Hauling water, per load .
Lawn and Street sprinkling
.f 2 00
25
50
. 50
. 50
. 25
10
. 1.00
. 5.00
. 7.50
. 5.00
. 5.00
. 1.00
. 1.50
1.00
1.00
, . Free
ELECTRIC LIGHT RATES
COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Stores, Offices, Shops and Residences
Each 16 cp lights
Enclosed Arcs
ALL NIjHT SKRVICF.
Each 16 cp lights
Enclosed Arcs
32 cp lights double 16 cp
Meter Kates will be 10 cents per 1000 watts.
.$ 1.00
. 10.00
. 1.50
. 15.00
EDWIN BROWNE. Manager.
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