NEWS HAPPENINGS
AUffiN TOWNS
Frank Cook, tor a number of
years agent for the Wells-Fargo Ex
press Company at Fairbanks, has
taken the position as ticket agent
for the American-Yukon Navigation
Company at Ruby, and will also look
after the express business at that
point.
The greenhouse of Dan Driscoll,
of Fairbanks, was burned one night
recently while the owner was asleep.
He did not know of his loss until he
went around the next morning to
water hie tomato plants, and great
was his grief when he found them
consumed.
Doupal McDonald. Jack Moran.
Lloyd Simpson and Thomas Han
kins, all of Telegraph, on the Stik
ine. arrived in Wrangell recently,
bound to join the British forces at
the front. They were presented
with a small black bear to take with
them for a mascot.
The Juneau land office has re
ceived the final cancellation of the
application of Horace S. Oakley, for
a coal claim in the Matanuska field.
This claim was one of the Frost
group. The recorder rejected the
application on the ground of no
work being done towards opening a
mine.
Fritz Eigler was found frozen to
death at North Fork island, about
1,000 feet from his cabin, according
to a report from Chisana. He start
ed from Canyon City March 7, #ith
the weather 45 degrees below zero,
to go to his home at North Fork
island, but could not reach his cabin.
Walter Johnson, representing the
Union Construction Company of San
Francisco, has taken over the Crim
Randt-O'Brien tin property, on Lost
river, near Nome, and is planning
extenisve development of the mine.
The purchase price is said to have
been $3*10,000, with substantial cash
payment.
A. D. Estes, veil known among
the Commission men. has been ap
pointed tesident engineer for the
Alaska Northern railroad between
miles 4 5 and 71 and has a party of
five men in the field now, which will
probably be increased later. The
starting of this work is the first
step toward opening the road all the
way through to Kern creek.
REPORTED ASSASSINATION
OF MINISTER IS DENIED
SHANGHAI, June 9.—The report
of the assassination of Count Oku
ma, prime minister to Japan, has
been denied.
The or,e-arm wonder has moved to
his new shop on H street, between
4th and 5th, and is now ready to do
all kinds of repair work. Keys made
for all kinds of locks. W. A. Miner.
6-6 6t
The king of indoor sports. Bowl
ing. 6-6-5t
The king of indoor sports. Bowl
ing. 6-6-5t
Fresh green gooas at Sanitary
Market, one block west of postoftice.
Cotton felt mattresses, bed springs
and linoleum, at Crocker's.
Careful, courteous and experienced
driver. City Express. Joe Spenard.
proprietor. 6-8-6t
QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS’
WORTH OF JUNE WEDDINGS
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CLEVELAND, June 9.—Two hun-1
deed and fifty thousand dollars will
be spent on one thousand June wed- I
dings in Cleveland, according to
Frank Zizelman. marriage license1
clerk.
Last year there were 933 June
weddings here, but with an increase i
in the last twelve months of one
thin sand in the total number of
marriages Zizelman figures there
will be at least one thousand during
the bridal month.
"The average wedding here costs
$250,’’ sr.id Zizelman. “Some folks
spend tnousands on the ceremony,
while ihere are others who just buy
a license and give the minister a fee.
But they’ll average *250 each,
counting florists’, tailors', jewelers'
and dressmakers’ bills.”
Some of the ground at the new
strike on Boob creek, in the Tol
stoi district, is said to go $3 to
the foot of bedrock.
JUST OPENED
HOTEL PARSONS
Modern Hotel
Hot and Cold Water en Each Floor
Baths in Connection
Terms Moderate
H St., Between Fourth and Fifth Avs., Anchorage, Alaska
Barrington Navigation Company
HAZEL B NO. 2
Will leave for all points on 4
The Susitna River and The Yentna River
Wednesday, June 14, 5 a. m.
For Information, Passenger and Freight Rates apply
Office Fourth and C Street.
S. C. BARRINGTON,
Manager.
FRANK MORTIMER,
Agent.
McNALLY & MAITLAND
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Have received 800,000 feet different kinds
+**++**+++«***+
Yard at Foot of H Street
+ * + * + + + + * + *
All Kinds of Common Dimension
Flooring Siding Finishing Shiplap
and Kiln-Dry Dimensions
Sash and Doors
DANCE
Saturday night. Robarts’ hall.
c-e-;t
Excavations
of all kinds done. See me if you
have any work and get it done
promptly and at a reasonable price.
Leave orders at Times office. 6-6-4t
Don't worry about missing that
boat if we handle your baggage. We
meet them all, day or night, and will
call in time. City Express. Joe
Sponard, proprietor. 6-S-6t
Ice For Sale.
Leave your orders for ice at Ro
barts’ pool room. Prompt service.
5-23-tf
We develop and print at The
Model, 4th, between E and F streets.
Doe buys everything.
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ALASKA GOLD NUGGET
Jewelry
Special Agent for the Famous
GRUEN & SONS WATCHES
$40.00 to $650.00
Nothing better in the trade.
GEORGE THE JEWELER
Seward, Alaska
References: Any Seward Bank
When at Matanuska Eat at the
PLACE CAFE
Mrs. Hatton, Prop.
J. M. CORNELIUS
Watches J* Jewelry
Eye Glasses Fitted, Watch Repair
ing, Jewelry Made to Order.
High-class. Prices Reasonable.
Fourth and H St.
LENNON'S
Bakery ond Coffee House
Bread, Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Etc. j
-a Specialty— *
Fourth avenue west.
Sanitary Market
Tic only coM storage plant in con
nection with market in Anchorage.
Home-made Sausages. Fruits. Veg
etables. Butter and Kggs, at whole
sale. ifestaurants and roadhouses,
speciul attention.
4th Ave.. Bet H and I Sts.
E. E. KURTZ & CO.
The Sydney Laurence Company
Commercial and Pictorial Photography
Post Cards and Local Views
Kodak Developing find Printing
Town Center
Carrol Building, Fourth Avenue
Phil, The Barber
O. K. Bath House and Barber
Shop.
Fourth, Between D and E.
$1 PER DAY
Corner 4th Ave. and C
MBS. QUINN, Prop.
NuBONE
For Style, Health, Comfdrt
and Durability, try NuBone
and be convinced.
All sizes and all pricee
MRS. T. R. NEEDHAM,
Fifth Ave., near H St.
’Frisco Cafe
The Place of Good Eats. For Ladies and Gentlemen
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
EVERYTHING IN SEASON AND SERVICE THE VERY BEST
ONCE A PATRON ALWAYS A PATRON
Private Boxes for Large or Small Parties
COAL
The HAPPY VALLEY COAL CO. is now ready to
supply High-Grade Coal for all purposes.
Best Coal in Anchorage. Leave Orders at Doc’s.
PETER BOMPIANI & CO.
General Contractors, Concrete Work a Specialty
Address General Delivery
BJORNSON & GANTON
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Merchant Tailors Correct Styles
4th and I Street
P. O. SUNBERG
Cor. 4th and C
Groceries and General Merchandise
Reasonable Prices arid a Square Deal to Everybody.
Umjerene ciene i dobra podvorba svakomu jednako.
Moose Creek Road House
LWhere All Trails Meet
Ira G. Brown.Proprietor
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Doors Roofing Paper
Windows Building Paper
LUMBER
ANCHORAGE SUPPLY CO.
First and C