The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1916.
MONUMENT TO WOMAN PIONEER.
“Development! Development! Development!” That has
been the modern cry of interior Alaska for so long that the be
ginnings of her existence have been almost completely over
looked.
For instance, who ever stops nowadays to think of the
first trail blazers into this country, those who came here long
before the thirst for gold brought in fortune hunters? Who
ever, in these more recent days of invasion by white women,
ever stops to think of the time when there wasn’t one white
woman in the interior?
How many of us are familiar with the story of Mrs. John
Bean, American born, the first white woman to penetrate inter
ior Alaska, the first white woman to bear a thoroughbred white
child in interior Alaska, and the first white woman buried'
there?
She and her husband, John Bean, came to St. Michael in
187o, and went to Nulato, where Bean traded for the A. C. Co.
Her son was born in 1875. In 1878 the family, disregarding ad
vice given by the whites and natives, settled 30 miles up the Ta
nana river, when* lived Indians of bad repute. Here it was that
Mrs. Bean was killed while seated at her breakfast table. Her
remains were buried at Nulato.
A monument fitting in character over the grave of this
pioneer woman was recently erected by Ruby Igloo, No. 5, Pio
neers of Alaska.
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SHORT ARM JOLTS.
The snow shovels are getting a little practice these days.
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Be sure that the stocking you hang up has no holes in it.
If Germany keeps on bidding for peace she’s likely to get it.
Are you “framing up’’ those good resolves for New Year’s
day?
\\ hen the Gridiron Club meets tho big fellows always “get
theirs.”
It will be interesting to learn just what that peace proposal
proposes.
Cordova proposes to start the new year right—by expand
ing its business interests.
Tims far the rotaries have experienced no trouble in hand
ling the snowfall along the railroad' line.
Germany, it seems, has taken up the Henry Ford slogan of
,i year ago: “Out of the trenches by Christmas.”
^ hen \\ ood'row goes after the hides of big game he doesn’t
always mention names. But everybody knows who’s who.
This is the time of the year when you can gladden the
heart ot some child by a little thoughtfulness on your part.
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\\ ilson gains an electoral vote in West Virginia, which
seems like pulling a man’s whiskers when lie’s down and out.
The emperor of Japan lias convoked the imperial diet for
December 2o, and America will have a diet fit for an emperor
on the same day.
Another interior copper mining property has been bonded
to capitalists in the states, who are fast beginning to realize tin1
value of these claims.
Mr. Take Jonescu, the Roumanian statesman who got his
countn into war, ought hy this time to hr* a prophet without
honor in his own country.
It begins to look as though tin* delegate election will close
with thunder, lightning and high *>vind, notwithstanding that
we are in the dead of winter.
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Some advertisers make a tremendous mistake by refusing
advei tising Jo a paper because they have some personal feeling
against the policy of that paper.
Being unable to take Paris, the Germans are to have some
consolation in getting a vest pocket edition of the French capi
tal, as Bucharest has been called.
The firemen do not want you to overlook the fact that they
propose to properly usher in the new year en masque, and ex
pect you to bo on hand “in case of fire.”
It is interesting to speculate on the federal appointments
tor A.,aska’ 1)111 Ui<* chief concern of the average old-timer right
now is the procurement of his Christmas bird.
National prohibition has been “passed up” to the mem
bers of congress, as has also the woman suffrage question, and
it remains to be semi what the legislators will do with these two
bills.
rhomas Jefferson Donohue, Democratic national commit
teeman for Alaska, is said to be out after the scalp of a certain
Mr. Spence, a Georgia Democrat now serving as {'. S. attorney
in the Third division.—Juneau Dispatch.
By doing your < Mi l ist mas shopping early you also can have
the pleasure of letting the bill run a little longer. You see, it is
only seven days between Christmas and January 1, when all
bills are due. Buy now and you can let it linger for about three
weeks.
WM. A. HESSE i
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and 8URGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones-r— Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
D E N T I 8 T
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
-COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaska Porta Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Str. Spokane, about Dec. 21 Steameru—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Srhley
10th, 20th, 30th ot each month and Admiral Dewey.
BOUTHKRN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Daily Except Sunday
San Francisco nnd San Diege.. Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Srhley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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ALASKA
_ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fa*t arid commodloue eteamera aalllng between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Dec. 8.ALAMEDA . Dec. 15
Dec. 16.MARIPOSA.Dec. 23
Dec. 24.ALAMEDA .Dec. 31
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latoucln-, .Juneau, \ aide/,
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thla company reaervea tha right to change achedule of eteamera
without notice.
Tlcketa on aale at up-town office Alaaka Steamahlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour before
aalllng time.
F. B. TRACY, S. R HEDGES,
General Agent Agent 1
Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to tin* cleaner conditions due to Klee
trificatiun, you’ll enjoy the comfortable acccom
modations and you’ll like- the little courtesies m
cident to ‘Milwaukee” service.
S. R. HEDGES, Agent, Cordova, Alaska. Phone 70.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
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Thoa. Davla, Prop.
STRAIGHT WHISKEYS
IMPORTED WINES
KEY WEST CIGARS
BONDED GOODS
NOTHING BUT THE BEST
EgHTHE ST^^ITH_|HE 'wBBt
A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Please
Women’s Kid Gloves,
White, Black
and Tan.
Women’s Kimonos.
Cotton Crepe and
Silk.
Short and Long
Variety.
Women's Fancy Overcoats
and
Mackinaws.
Women’s Silk
Auto Scarfs.
Women's Silk Sweaters
and Wool Sweaters.
A Complete Assortment
In Colors and Sizes
A Handsome Gift.
Xmas Ribbon,
Xmas Cards,
Xmas. Boxes.
Infant’s and Children's
Comfy Slippers
— and Fancy Soft Sole
Shoes.
Children's Sweaters and
Toques.
Knitted Wool Suits.
Children's Dolls,
c Teddy Bears, Toilet
Sets, Etc.
Women's Silk
Umbrella.
Women's Imported
Silk
Shawl.
Kayser’s Silk Hosiery
All Shades.
Silk Underwear,
Union and Two-piece Suits,
Corset Covers, Chemise,
Underskirts, Etc.
Men's Fancy
Silk Shirts,
$4.00 to $0.50,
In Fancy Xmas Boxes.
Men's Fancy
Navajor Bath Robes,
Blankets and Robes.
Swansdown Comforters
and Fancy Woolen
Blankets.
Beautiful
Felt Pillows and
Pennants.
Women's Shoes.
A Fancy Line of High
Tops.
Women's Evening and
Afternoon Gowns.
Beautiful Silk
Shirtwaists.
Humidors,
Ash Tray and
Cigarette Cases in
Fancy Designs.
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Women's Fancy
Silk Sets, Cap and
Scarf.
Assorted Colors.
Silk Ties,
Silk Hose,
Silk Pajamas,
Tie Hangers,
For Men in Holiday
Boxes.
Women's Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs.
Large Assortment.
Women's
Fancy Sewing
Bags.
Oriental Bath Seta,
Containing 2 largo Bath Towel*,
2 Guest Towels,
2 Wash Cloths.
Colors.
Women's All-wool Bath
Robes and Blankets.
Indian and Plain
Designs.
Leather Novelties,
Manicure Sets,
Scissors Sets,
Bridge Cards,
Writing Sets,
Glove Cases.
Sewing Bags,
Tourist Sets, Etc.
Stetson Hats
and
Hanan Shoes.
I Nugget
I Broaches
| Pins, Chains
■ Necklaces
I Bracelets
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Men * Leather Collar
Ragi.
Men'* Toilet
Sets.
Man's Combination Arm Band:
Garters and Suspenders
Fancy Boxes.
Men's Comfy Bedroom
Slippers.
Great Variety
Men's Combination Silk
Muffler and
Hose
Men's Combination
Arm Bands and
Garters,
In Faney Boxes
Children’s Comibatien
Knitted Sweaters,
Caps and Leggings.
Ladies' Knitted snawis,
Hood and Toques.
Men’s Suspenders.
Men’s Tie Claepe
and Fine.
Women’s Silk Bedroom
Slippers,
In Brocade and Plain,
Silk, Various Shades.
Comfy and Slippers,
In Various Styles
and Shades.
I
Large
Assortment
of
Nugget I
Jewelry $
Boudoir
Caps,
Silk Shawls.
Children's
Hosiery.
Shades.
Eiderdown Slippers,
Silk Scarfs,
Oriental Pongee
Boudoir Slippers.
Women's Silvareign
Slip-on-Coats.
In Various Shades.
A Full Line of
Kenyon Coats.
Trunks,
Suit cases and
Handbags.
Women's Silk and Woolen
Mitts and Gloves.
Men's Fancy Smoking
Jackets,
Vests,
Sweater Coats.
Pajamas,
Nightgowns,
Silk and Wool
Underwear.
Shoes, Suits, Underwear
and Everything Essential
Vill Be Found Here for Men,
Women and Children.
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ORIENTAL NOVELTIES.
Baby's Silk Quilted Comforters. Trimmed Bamboo Baskets,
Toakwood Trays, Card Cases, Dollies.
Gauze Center Sets, Handkerchiefs, Handbags,
Klmonaa, Book Mark, Powder Bo>:, Sewing Sets.
Jewel Bo*, Opera Bags. Paper Cutters, Pin Cushions,
Purses, Sandals, Slippers, Table Cloths In Several Designs.
EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
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THE CLOTHIER