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Ship creek was completed early this
week and is in use.
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Pour additional grading contracts
were let yesterday for work on the
Turnagin Arm district.
The tennis enthusiasts are enjoy
ing the new courts which have been
fixed up in excellent shape.
Commissioner F. Mears returned
on the steamer Mariposa after a bus
iness trip to Seward and Valdez.
Steam shovel No. 10 is still at
Eklutna river, being used in the
work in connection with the river
bank protection.
Commissioner P. Mears has mov
ed his offices and will occupy three
rooms on the second floor in the
new office building.
The A. E. C. Bachelor Maids will
give an informal hop tonight in the
new mess house complimentary to
the commission employes and their
friends.
Work will start on the new pas
senger and freight depot which will
be erected just east of the commer
cial freight depot within the next
ten days.
The Welfare association is work
ing in conjunction with the Anchor
age Chamber of Commerce to make
the Fourth of July celebration a big
success.
Paint has been ordered from lo
cal merchants and a force of paint
ers will start work next week on
the commission buildings that are
sadly in need of paint.
Steam shovel No. 1, stationed on
a spur at Tex Cobb’s ranch, took out
3,428 yards of gravel yesterday,
which will be used for grading be
tween the Landing and the Junc
tion.
Chief Accountant H. B. Wilkin
son, is able to be at work again after
a three day siege with tonsilitis and
expects to have his quarters in the
new office building by the first of
next week.
The track laying department on
the Matanuska branch is laying
from three to four thousand track
feet of steel a day and have three
miles of steel on hand, three miles
in Seward and five miles en route
from Seattle.
The Admiral line steamer Aroline
reached Anchorage at 11 o’clock last
night with 205,000 feet of lumber,
ten new steel frame box cars, six new
flat cars, and a large consignment of
coal and supplies for the commis
sion.
A new bridge gang of 20 men
with Foreman Hallier in charge, has
been organized and has commenced
the erection of the through truss
spans for the Knik and Matanuska
rivers.
The authorities of the commission
all express themselves as extremely
well satisled with the outcome of
the baseball situation and will at
tend the game Sunday afternoon be
teen the city team and the Sham
rocks at Recreation park.
H. B. Barndollar, examiner of ac
counts of the entire commission, has
transferred his office from Seward
to Ancnorage and has offices in the
new office building. Mr. Barndol
lar will make Anchorage his perma
nent headuarters.
The tug Roscoe brought in the
barge Lawrence Tuesday with 600
tons of rail and 100 tons of supplies
that was left in Seward last fall.
The Roscoe returned yesterday with
the Lawrence to Seward after more
rail, bridge iron and lumber.
The standard colors for the ware
house and shops will be red with
white trimmings and an olive green
with cream trimmings for the office
buildings, stations, section houses,
etc. The commission expects a large
shipment of paint on one of the. ear
ly boats.
The tug Crosby reached Anchor
age Wednesday towing the steamer
Omineea recently purchased by the
commission from Foley, Welch and
Stewart. The Omineea is a stern
wheeler and burns either coal or
wood in her engine. She is under
going some little repairs and being
repainted and when finished will be
used as a transfer ship between An
chorage and Susitna station with
Captain Shannon in charge.
One of the tugs under charter to
the commission left Seattle last
night towing a barge with 800,000
feet of lumber which will be suffi
cient to complete all commission
buildings under construction and all
proposed buildings for this year.
This lumber was purchased and a
contract signed for delivery for the
first day of May. The contractor
failed to fulfill this part of the con
tract on account of a shortage of
ocean tonnage and is liable for
damages. However, no action has
been taken.
We’re always there by day or night
To do your will and treat you right
And if upon a trip you’d go
Watch for our car and talk to Joe.
6-23tf.
CITY EXPRESS, Joe Spenard.
Prop. The Yellow Car. 6-23tf
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
Fast ami commodious steamers sailing t>etween Seattle, Ketchi
kan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
and ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Sails from Seattle Arrive.' Anchorage
• June 15 .MARIPOSA . June 22
June 20 ALASKA June 27
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steam
ers without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office, Empress Building. Bag
gage or freight will not be received at the dock later than one
hour before sailing time.
J. J. LANKIN, F. B. TRACY,
Agent. General Agent.
SHIP CREEK MEAT CO.
Anderson & Jensen, Proprs.
Choice Meats at Economical Prices:
Sugar cured hams.22c
Sugar cured bacon.25c
Choice steer round steak.25c
Chuck Steak. 20c
Pot Roast Beef. 18c
Boiling Beef .... 16c
Sausage—Pork Link . 20c
Bologna . 20c
Head Cheese .20c
Weinerwurst . 20c
Boiled Ham ...30c
Pork Chops.25c
Lamb Chops .25c
Veal Chops .25c
Leg of Lamb.25c
Mutton Stew.17c
Dry Salt Pork.15c
BUTTER EGGS.
We Solicit and Deliver.
Special Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders.
Wholesalers and Retailers.
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AlSTDERSOlSr & JEN8EN
Fourth ave, between D and E sts. Anchorage, Alaska
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LOCAL CARDEN TRICK
SIPPL1ED TO TRADE
The Anchorage housewives are re
joicing that they are now able to
buy fresh lettuce and radishes at
their kitchen door, R. W. Silver sup
plying the demand.
Mr. Silver owns eight lots on 7th
and M. street that he originally pur
chased for a green house and has
been very successful mis season with
his small garden truck that he is
selling from house to house in the
city.
WEATHER REPORT.
Station Temp. Day Wind
Ship Creek . 53 Clear Calm
Glacier . 54 Clear Calm j
Mile 52 . 52 Clear Calm j
Seward . 58 Clear Calm
Matanuska Jet. 60 Clear Calm
Moose Creek .... 62 Clear Calm
Bird Creek . 55 Clear Calm
Are You Booking for a Hook?
We have the latest books out. . If
we have not the book you want we
will get it for you. Z. .1. Loussac's,
Fourth and D. 6-22-24
DANCE
Robarts’ Hall. Saturday night.
Gents in shirtwaists proper. 6-23-2f
Remember the Grand Excursion
to Knik with the Anchorage Band
in attendance. See posters. Faith
fully yours, JOHNSTON’S FERRY.
6-21- It.
If you really want to get your grip,
Or trunk and bundle on the ship,
And make sure things delivered are
Just look out for the yellow car.
6-23tf
B^DLY BITTEN
By mosquitoes? We will make the
screens to keep ’em out. Balch and
McDonald, 4th between 4 and E Sts.
6-23tf.
Classified Advs.
SITUATIONS WANTED
Wanted—Good, all-round chef seeks
position, in or out of town. Inquire
Cobb's laundry.
Wanted—A position as c®ok, porter,
etc., by a Jap boy, well fitted for posi
tion. Inquire Union Laundry. tf
Jap boy wants janitor work. Experi
ence in all kinds of offices. Harry, at
Union Laundry, Fourth avenue. tf
WANTED
Wanted—A roll top desk.
Times office.
Apply
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BOB SALE
For Sale—I will sell fine view lots at
L and 5th streets, 30 feet wide by 140
deep; $50 cash, balance $25 per month.
Lot 3, block 75. facing city park;
terms; one lot, fine residence district,
$200. Come and look these over.
Stores for rent. I write insurance.
J. H. SMITH,
Fourth and G Streets.
What have you got to sell? Bring it
to Doc. tf
For Sale—South Side Lodging House.
See owner, Charles. Cotney. 5-26-lmo
For Sale—General store, stock at in
voice prices. Inquire this office. 6-iO-tf
For Sale—100 acres of land Matanus
ka valley. $150.00. Enquire this office.
6-1 6tf.
Restaurant for Sale—Cost $700 to
fix up. Cheap rent, good location. Make
offer. Address by letter, ‘‘Restaurant,’’
this paper. 6-21-3t
For Sale—Barber chair, tent and sup
plies, stored. Call at Barber shop 52,
on 5th Ave.
For Sale—Exclusive agency for Seat
: tie Times. See F. A. Martin, Robarts'
Billiard Parlors. 6-22tf
For Sale—Large tent suitable for a
shop or business purposes. Enquire at
I this office. 6-22-3t
For Sale -New furniture. Enquire
;it last house on X. I. St. 6-22-3t
For Sale* Yukon Rooming1 House.
| Every bed rented. Good location and
j lease. C St., near 4th. Tent 22 by 40
i for sale, or will trade for lumber.
: G-23-3t.
For Sale—2 gal. ice cream free/.er. 1
portable bath tub, l stand wringer, 1
hanging lamp, nickle plated, white
shade and mantle. Inquire this offire.
6-23 tf.
For Sale—Tent house, 14 by 20, fur
nished, large Lang stove. Everything
to keep house with. Price 175. Inquire
at this office. 6-23tf
For Sale—12 horsepower engine. En
quire at this office. 6-22tf
For Sate—Boat, 32 feet long, 0 foot
beam without engine. Cheap at $100.
Inquire at this office. 6-23tf.
For Sale—Player piano, mahogany,
almost new; beautiful tone; Strohber
make. In perfect condition; 28 records.
Address Mrs. Isabel S. Goetz, Seward,
Alaska. 6-23-6t
POR BENT
For Lease—25 feet on 4th avenue
between C and I) street. Fine business
location. Long lease to responsible
party. See Warner, cor. 4th and F St.
6-20tf.
For Rent—Two-room cottage in fine
location; close in, convenient for city
or commission employes. See Warner.
Cor, 4th Ave. and F St. 6-20tf
For Rent—Newly furnished rooms.
Daily or weekly. Mrs. Wilson, F street
between 41li and 5th. 6-21 -3t
LOST
Lost—Black silk skirt with double
scallop flounce, ~>n 4th. Return to this
office, receive reward.’
Chicaloon
ROAD HOUSE
They are All Coming
Chas. M. Johnston, Proprietor
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. K. A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Alaska
DK. M. S COBLE—
Physician and Surgeon
Alaska Building,
Corner of 4th and K
Dr. J. L. Hawes
DENTIST
Crown antf Bridge Work. Gold
Inlays.
All work guaranteed.
Fourth avenue and E street.
DR. E. F. GERMAN
DENTISTRY
Bolte Building, Fourth Ave.
C. H. Sundmacher
LAWYER
Bolte Bldg Anchorage
John M. Reid
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Notary Public
Office: Bolte Bldg Anchorage
L. David
Attorney-at-Law
Notary Public
Office, corner oth and E
Anchorage, - - Alaska
MURPHY & ALMY
Attorneys at Law
Next Door Pioneer Office
ANCHORAGE
Practice all Courts
Surety Bonds
L. V. RAY
Attorney-at-Law
Seward
ARTHUR FRAME
Lawyer
Office: Robart Block
Sherman Duggan
Court Reporting. Shorthand, Type
writing of All Kinds.
Law Office James & Woolley, Fourth
and F.
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ARCHITECT
L Street, near Seventh
Anchorage
H. E. ELLSWORTH
Established 1905.
Assayer and Chemist
Ores Treated, ton and Car
Dots.
Seward, Alaska.
F. B. Wood R. C. Loudermllch
Wood Undertaking Co.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
LICENSED EMBALMERS
Complete line of Imported Funerttl
Furnishings. Modern Shipping
Equipment.
ANCHORAGE
THE WOMAN’S SHOP
Special showing of dresses that are beauti
ful in their smart simplicity. Also goods and
novelties that will appeal to the ladies of An
chorage.
Mrs. T. D. Corlew
Fourth Avenue and H Sts.
FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Hosiery, Underwear
Middie Suits and Blouses
house Dresses, Rain Coats
Nifty Shoes
Francisco Mercantile
F ST., BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH.
Larson & Wendler
Strictly Fresh Eggs direct
from the farm on
Every Boat.
V eribest
Butter
Churned from Pasteurized
Fresh Cream.
Free Auto Delivery.
Larson & Wendler
DISTRIBUTORS
Corner 4th and I ANCHORAGE
REILLY’S CAFE
THE HOUSE
OF QUALITY
Still in the Lead
Everything in Season and tlie Best the
Market Affords
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
Clean Cool Refreshing
Ice Cream, Fresh Candies, Soft Drinks,
Fruits and Nuts
BUTTS’ PARLOR
Fourth Ave., Bet. H and I
CALL AT
Evans & Frantzon Company
Painters and Decorators
All our work is guaranteed. Small jobs done with the same care as
big ones. We employ only first-class mechanics andthebest mater
ial obtainable. Our aim is to please and we know how. We will have
the largest selection of Wall Papers that ever reached Anchorage on
one of the first boats and a full line of Paints, Oils and Varnishes,
Roof Coating. Shingle Stains. We carry Copper Paint and Deck
Paint in large quantities. We carry only the best.
Our Motto is Quality First snd Laat.