CITY COUNCIL HOLDS ITS
REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING
The regular meeting of the city
council was held last night at seven
o'clock, there being several func
tions which the aldermen desired to
grace with their presence. The mi
nutes of the preceding meeting .'ere
read and approved by all the coun
cilmen who were present.
A communication was read from
fhafhnessy of -olomon rec.n'cng
the proposed weighing scale. He
suggested that the city send down
some one to look it over. The mat
ter was held in abeyance.
Wesley reported that the hell was
up and the cells were down: He!
stated that Kelling said that he
would tear down the old cells as
soon as the frost goes out and
save the pieces (
• Poteet reported that Father Post
had the lights on the cross turned
oft on moonlight nights.
In the matter of claims against
the city a bill for sundries furnished
by Chas Hess amounting to
$2052.51 occasioned some discus
sion. Part of the material and
work was ordered by the council.
I Moller asked why the bill was not
FORMER NOME DISTRICT
ATT’Y BBR1ED YESTERDAY
JUNEAU, Feb. 19.—The funeral
of the late Melvin Grigsby, formerly
United States District Attorney at
Nome, and father of territorial At
torney General George Ti. Grigsby
was held today at the residence of
the deceased in Sioux Fall., S. 1>.
The late Judge Grigsby died at
Birmingham, Alabama of ftneu
monia. He was seventy-two years of
; age. He died on Thursday last.
GET BIG CONTRACT
HATFIELDS DECLINED
MIDVALE, Wash., Feb. 19.—The
Steel Ordnance and the Crucible
Steel Compnies of this place have
received the huge navy projectile
contract which the English munition
contractors, Hatfields, Ltd. were un
able to fill.
It will be recollected that the
Xavy Department awarded for two
million dollars the contract to Hat
fields which was much lower in its
hid than any American company.
Influence upon the part ot' the Am
erican companies induced the Brit
ish government it is reported to no
tify Hatfields that the British re
quired the entire capacity output of
their shops. The latter thereupon
declined the American contract.
The Nonpareil
The Big Store With Little Prices
We’ve Always Some
A ttractions
Tor The Economical Buyer
This Week Its
Mens Sox
THAT ARE GOOD WEIGHT, WOOL, AM) JUST THE THING
FOR ROUGH AND READS WEAR. AND THE PRICE
25C. THE PAIR 25C.
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY.
AND TAKE A LOOK AT OUIi WINDOW DISPLAY OF
ONE HUNDRED
USEFUL AND VALUABLE
Premiums
THAT WE EXCHANGE FOB COUPONS PACKED IN
POLETS FRERHLY ROASTED
COFFEE
put in before and Ross stated that
he understood that it was to ride a
while. Mayor Moller said that the
minutes should have shown that.
M’Allister declared that some of it
is on the minutes. Rose admitted
that they were mixed up to a certain
extent. They held no meetings dur
ing some of the time. The council's
financial committee could go over it
! and see that everything was correct.
The Mayor said his only perplexity
was whether they had any right to
get this which was not included in
the contract.
Burgh stated that vhen the plans
were changed Blake was not in the
city. It was understood that the
council would ratify it later which
had not been done. Poreet and Wes
ley were appointed with the assist
ance of Kelling to go over the bill
and report at the next regular meet
ing.
M'Allister reported that a long
bridge like structure belonged to the
old • railroad. It would he a good
idea to see if they could get hold of
Bit; KIKE SALE AT HOLT'S.
Begining Monday, February 19,
Three Thousand dollars worth of
goods / will be sold regardless of
values. All were new goods that
arrived last fall. Some goods only
slightly damaged by water. Xo goods
offered in this sale but new first
class. Goods must be sold. Bring
the Cash. Xo Goods charged at this
sale. Bargain tables. Goods
marked in plain figures. The chance
a life time. Ames Building,
l’hone Main !)fi.
I
it for the Sandspit.
This was referred to the Street j j
Committee. ! 5
Moller had ordered a warrant!
drawn for $575 for the lire house |
payment and his action was ratified j
by the council. i
The arrangements made with the '
Wild Goose Co., relative to the fire
whistl# were explained at the meet
ing.
The clerk reported taxes coming
in very slowly. The meeting then
adjourned.
MINE LAYKIi ARRIVES.
I
SANTIAGO De CUBA, Feb. 19.—
The U. S. Mine layer San Francisco
arrived here Sunday to protect the
harbor. Xo troops were landed.
WARRANT ISSUED.
A warrant was issued for a piau
named H. Haggerty who is charged
with beating up a woman named
Tracey in the restricted district.
The warrant was issued by the mu
nicipal magistrate.
FINE TIME.
A very pleasant time was en
joyed by the Moose last evening
when a social and dance entertained
the members of the order and their
friends. The victorious Moose
bowlers were presented with the
trophy at the re-union.
Anything in the lice or Jot) work
at the Industrial Worker Office.
Satisfaction assured.
Dream Theater
TO-NIGHT
PATHE FEATURE
5 REELS
WHILE FIRE RAGED
ALL STAR PRODUCTION
TO MORROW NIGHT
THE DIAMOND FROM THE SKY
ADVERTISE NO BARGAIN
SALES FOR THE REASON
THAT WE HAVE NO TRASH
THAT WE WANT TO GET RID
OF, BUT YOU WILL NOTICE
THAT WE GIVE YOU BETTER
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY
THAN ANY OTHER STOIJE IN
NOME, IF YOU APPRECIATE
GOOD GROCERIES.
Thorulf Lehmann
High quality linked with rock bottom prices is the tie that
holds our customers to Its. . . .• _ . ? *v*ffBlUHfeM
If you are not already buying from us it is time you were.
YORKEY'S
FEBRUARY CONTEST
311
j Also a chance on the grand prize
3
A Round trip ticket to
SEATTLE AND RETURN
Lomen Bros.
Fj THREE STORES.
itKfiSifiwsfiayysiftfiy;!
Small Size
Medium „
Large „
15c. per cioz.
20c. „
25c. „
G. P. GOGGIM ******* ***** TUP QUALITY STORK
WHEN BUYING HARDWARE, let quality l>e your iirst considera
tion. Then look into the matter of price. Price without quality
results in the accumulation of a lot of useless junk.. But qua
lity at a reasonable price gives you lasting service.. We handle
quality hardware, and the price is as low as consistant, or poss
ible.
CARLETON HARDWARE CO.
SIO From It Phoua Mala 11.
GOOD NEWS
OUR BUYERS IN NEW YORK AND ELSEWHERE SEND
US WORD, EVERYTHING CHEAP AS EVER, PLENTY OF
GOODS AND PROMPT SHIPMENTS.
THAT'S ALL WE WANT, CONSEQUENTLY NO RAISE IN
PRICES WITH US, GOODS AS CHEAP AS EVER, REGARDLESS
WHAT OTHER STORES DO.
COME AND SEE US WE WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT.
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