The McCarthy
Weekly News
McCarthy, Alaska. Saturday, june isth, 1918
MO. 33.
AMUSEMENTS
At the Movie Show tomorrow
evening. Marguerite Clark will
:(pnear as “Miss George Washing
t«m’\ Cordava houses were pack
e.l when tills play was present
ed.
Charley Chaplin in the “Im
migrant5’ furnishes the Comedy
which is eoncedcd to be one of
his lunniest stunts
Also Hearst Pathe News
FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION
Arrangements are now com
plete for the fitting celebration
of our national holiday
The program, which appears
on page 2 shows amusement for
old and young.
The business people have do
nated $700. for prizes.
Great numbers of visitors are
expected.
In short, nothing will be left
undone to uphold national trad
itions on that day. in a manner
that will show those who are
lighting for us “over there” that
we do not forget.
Owing to the fact that freight
shipmnts are delayed through
war conditions, this weeks
issue is printed on wrapping pa
per ~for which we apologize —
but feel our subscribers want
news more than style.
Mrs Paddis has been appoint
ed special corresponadnt to the
Cordova Daily Herald—a new
.publication on the Coast
June 28th, by President’s and
Governor’s Proclamation, will
be acclaimed National War Sav
ings Day.
No trouble to buy — cheap,
convenient, a real investment —,
War Savings Stamps.
FAREWELL GATHERING
Oar bays of the draft wor 3
entertained royally 01 the eve of
their departure by b'l3 people of
McCarthy, theA.B’s, Miner’s
Union, and Red Cross.
Realizing1 to the full the sol
emnity of the great adventure
their guests were embarking on
each person present radiate l
hearty goodwill.
An inform il program hid
been arranged; Joe Murray
on behalf of the A.B’s made i
fitting speech, in. which he sho.v
ed the ideals of the order.
G. M. B ir ry, for the Miner’s
Union, spoke feelingly on "Duty
and wshed them good luck
Judge O’Connor in i tilling
speech, point e lout th 3 prid 3 w 3
all have in the Stars and Stripes
and what -.inhonor it is to defen l
it; many men would take t
place of those who ire chosou.
if t ley could: pa: those whe
fight and return will not find us
ungrateful, the best w.ll be non
too good for the soldier then.
Mrs. O’Neill rendered several
songs in her bes t manner, h r
singing was inspiring and bro’t
many encores. dancing was
enjoyed betwecen items and card j
tables interested non dancers.
On behalf of the Red Cross
Mrs. Cole presented each man
with a comfort kit, made by the
ladies and filled with little lux
uries by the Miner’s Union.
Lunch was served during
the evening, coffee, sandwiches
and cakes prepared by the ladias
a social hour was then spent,the
last chance for visiting.
Roy Snyder, Merle Range,
Tom Olsen, and Driss Sosskief
returned thanks in neat speech
es- Driss Sosskieff said: “ I
cannot explain like American
man, I thank you all very much
Four years ago I came to this
country from my native land!
Uncle Sam was good to me, now
he needs me I’ll fight for him
the best I can.'’
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PERSONAL
Judge Barries’ friends will be
sorry to hear thnt he has been
taken ill again, and went to Ken
necottHospital on yesterday’s
train.
Mrs J. Murie entertained at
dinner Tne^-liy < vensng in hon
or of Kerle Range. Covers were
laid for six.
Always ready to help his fel
low man Ba; Loagiey has put
on toe barbers apron and ispre
pared for all kinds of work at
the Alaskan Billiard Hall.
I
i
L. Widing made a business;
trip to Dan Greek this week. :
j
A.Carroll left today for Frisco
Mi’s Gi ant Deed made a fly
:ng trip to Cordova this week
and returned with new good«.
Filly Wood in It ft t* dry for
his copper property with a new
outfit to replace that which he
unfortaately lost in a snow slide
a few weeks ago.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
McCarthy school
DISTRICT
EXPENDITURE
Teacher $1] 25.00
Janitor 218.50
Supplies 42.15
Lighting Plant 31.90
Fuel 136.50
Repairs ane improvements
This includes new floor, flag
pole, and addition to building
493.02
Disbursements $2055.17
Balance on hand $29.88.
Continued on page 4
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The first shipment of straw
berries this season arrived this
week and were greatly enjoyed.
New books at the Post Office.
“Over the Top”, ‘ Fi< m 11 e
Housetops”, Rhymes of a Red
Cross Man”-and many others.
Frank Kernan has received
advice from Valdez that Judge
F. M. Brown decided in his
favor in the recent lawsuit in
Valdez brought against him by
J. A nd ru i.
Tnis m ike3 Ksrnan leg i! own
o r of tench claims at bead oi
C lititu, a id fu t ier can be cited
as test case for other bench ow.i
ers.
New stock of Alladin Lamp
Chimneys and Mantles on sale
•at the Post Office.
Mrs. Woodin serves a special
dinner on Sundays from noon.
Everything home cooked and
delicious.
Just received: a fresh supply
Fancy Fowl, Live Broilers, Veal
Pork, Mutton and Lamb, Pork
Sausage, Fresh Baddies, Pigs
Feet, Salmon, Mackerel, Sweet
Pickles, Fancy Roquefort,Cream
Limburger & American Cheese,
Butter and Eggs.
Your patronage solicited.
R. L. H. Marshall.
DRY WOOD
Stove Wood $6.50 per Load.
Wood ia 16ft. lengths $9.00.
per cord.
Muries Transfer