Fairbanks athletes have formed a
basketball team.
In making the 134 mile mush from
Seward to Anchorage in 34 hours, W.
L. Balch claims the record for time.
The city council of Petersburg is
making arrangements to secure from
the government a patent for the town
site.
Exports from the territory of Alaska
during the month of November
amounted to $9,320,276, according to
a report issued by the customs office.
The Moose Lodge of Valdez have
hung an elegant pair of moose ant
lers outside their hall, the old pair
having been too badly weatherbeaten
to be attractive.
A petition has been signed by prac
tically every resident of Nome for a
trunk highway from Nome to Candle,
and forwarded to the Alaska road
commission.
The weather on the railroad out
from Seward was so cold last week,
according to the Post, that the lard
oil in the trainmen's lanterns froze
and refused to burn.
It is reported that 1,600 persons
will winter in Nome this year.
As a result of a felon, Miss Annie
Flaherty, of Douglas, was compelled
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to have the forefinger of her left hand
amputated recently.
The Chichagoff Mining Company re
cently filed applications for patents
covering four mining claims in Chi
chagoff island.
K. Danielson, an employee of the
Treadwell mine, sustained a broken
leg recently when a machine drill fell
on it.
Fire in the store conducted by Mrs.
Ellsworth at Seward destroyed the
entire stock, valued at about $8,000 re
cently.
Owing to numerous requests. The
Heart of Shamrock, given recently by
the firemen of Douglas with such suc
cess, will be repeated.
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JUNEAU'S NEW DOCK.
The big dock at Juneau being con
structed by the Pacific Coast Com
pany, is rapidly nearing completion,
and it Is expected will be ready for
occupancy by Christmas.
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PROSPECTING WITH DRILL.
Alex. McIntosh & Company, who
I have extensive interests on Willow
I creek, a tributary of the Penny river,
[ are now engaged in prospecting the
creek with a drill with good results.
The creek is about four miles long,
and has never been thoroughly pros
pected.
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A most suitable Christmas gift is
ladies' silk hosiery, and Clayson has
an assortment that is sure to please.
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Wanted — A girl for general house
work at Chitina. Apply to Mrs. J. W.
Forrester, at Hospital.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 18. — Sweep
ing changes in the laws relating to the
National Guard of California must be
made at the next session of the legis
lature, according to Colonel J. J. Bor
ree, acting adjutant general since the
resignation of Adjutant General Chas.
A. Thomas, now on the border. The
federal law passed at the last session
of congress, which reorganized the mi
litia by placing it on a pay basis and
requiring that members take the fed
eral oath, made radical alterations in
the state laws necessary. The federal
law takes precedence over state stat
utes, rendering them void.
Not only will the California laws
have to be remodeled, but large ad
ditional appropriations will be needed,
according to Colonel Borree, who has
not, however, prepared his estimates
of amounts which will be asked. De
tails of legislation and appropriations
required will be announced before the
legislature convenes.
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♦ HEY, THERE, BILL! ♦
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♦ All local and visiting Elks are ♦
♦ requested to register their ♦
♦ names with Chas. M Rosswog, ♦
♦ at the postoffice store. ♦
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MINING COAL TO WESTWARD.
Milo Kelly and William Martin put
men to work mining coal for commer
cial purposes between Eske and Moose
creek, in the Matanuska field.
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NOTICE.
The Bon Ton dances will be post
poned until after the holidays.
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Big assortment of ladies' embroi
dered handkerchiefs just received at
Clayson's. Drop in and see them.
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Ladies’ and gent’s shoes oiled and
shined. Alaskan Hotel barber shop.
Prompt delivery.
Empress Theater
TONIGHT ONLY
WE OFFER FOR YOUR APPROVAL THE FOLLOWING
VARIETY PROGRAM.
THE HONEYMOON BABY PEGGY LYNN, BURGLAR
Comedy Cartoon Comedy
WHEN MICE MAKE MERRY SOME DUEL
Comedy. Two Part Drama
AN INTERESTING STUDY OF BIRDS
ONE SHOW-STARTING 8 SHARP-ONE SHOW
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1 A Hardware Gift—A Gift of Service
ANY OF THE ARTICLES NAMED BELOW WILL MAKE A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:
POCKET KNIVES ~S CASSEROLES
Present a man or boy with a f,'lna “h and hardwood, with Guernsey and Royal Rochester,
Cataraugus "Sure Bdge" Pocket 1,aUhllr bindings. mounted In nickel containers of
Knife and you will please him. SILVERWARE handsome designs.
——————“————•* Our Silverware is the Rogers ——— —
SKATES mi ELECTRICAL GOODS
W* have the celebrated Con- ■■ Percolators, Toasters, Sad
roy and Barney & Berry'* Cl>T QLA9SWARE Irons, Chafing Dishes, Bake
Hockey. In new and elegant designs at vens. Electric Stand Lamps of
hardware prices. exceptionally fine design.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
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AT THE STORE OF ALL - THE
;i: jj YEAR - ROUND VALUE?
You Will Be Sure To Find An Acceptable Gift Here
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furniture, carpets
Or Something for the Home Always
Appropriate.
Chiffoniers,
Dreeaere,
Bedroom Chairs,
Comfortable Rockers,
Steel and Brass Beds,
Axmlnster Rugs.
GROCERIES.
Seasonable Goods of Highest Quality.
Mincemeat,
Plum Puddings,
Nuts and Raisins,
Augustine and Kyers’ Candles.
Geo. Haas (b Sons' Candles,
Every Kind of Seasonable Fresh Fruit
I
GIFTS OF MEN'S WEAR.
Hart, Schaffner & Marx *26 Clothes
■tyleplus *17 Clothes.
Fashionable Overcoats,
Fancy Mackinaws,
Bradley Sweaters,
Silk Neckwear,
Silk Hose.
Gloves,
Silk Handkerchiefs,
Silk Reefers,
Cluett Shirts,
John B. Stetson Hats,
Nettleton Shoes,
lndeetructo Trunks,
Belber Suit Cases and Bags,
Navajo Blankets and Robes,
Fancy Bath Robes,
and Many other appropriate gift
Articles.
PRACTICAL GIFTS.
Carving Sets,
Electric Stand Lamps,
Cut Glass
Hand Painted Glassware,
Fancy Clocks,
Fancy Flower Bowls,
Smoker’s Articles,
Mahogany Trays,
. Fancy China,
Casseroles and Bakers,
Silverware,
Electric Chafing Dishes.
Electric Bakers,
Electric Percolators,
Electric Toasters,
Electric Milk Warmers,
Electric Warming Pads.
The Blum,O’Neill Company
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders
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Santa Claus
Gets His
TOYS
At The
Post Office Store
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Ladles’ silk hosiery, in all the deli
cate shades, are the latest offering at
Clayson's.
A Good Smoke
MAKES A
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We Have a Fresh Stock of
LOVERA, MOZART AND OPTIMO
CIGARS.
Put Up in Boxes of 12, 25 and 50, for
HOLIDAY GIFTS.
The HORSESHOE
POPULAR RECREATION PLACL
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SATISFACTION
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Largest and Most Complete
Stock of
Candy, Stationery
and Toilet
Articles
Agents For
Victrolas and
Edison Phonographs
The Northern Drug Co.
Sheldon
AUTO STAGE LINE
Giving an all-year auto ser-4
vice between C'bitina and Fair
banks, Alaska.
Enquire about them at Ohitina
Hotel, Chitina, Alaska, before
making reservations elsewhere.
SUGGESTIONS
NUGGET JEWELRY—Brooches, bracelets, b: >as ,.ins, chains,
charms, link buttons, rings, scarfpins, me !a< s, pins.
W ATUHES—Ladies’ and Men’s, in Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton
and Howard.
JEWELS—Lavaliers, Pearls and Diamonds.
Osborne Bros., Jewelery Store
Merry I
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| AND BEST WISHES
FROM l
IfINKELSTEIN&SAPIROi
■g Our gifts for the man art* sure to bo received with g
gj thanks. | *“ fjt |
•g For homo comfort and a gift to be long remembered, a
•§ let us suggest: g
I A LOUNGING ROBE WITH SLIPPERS TO mATCH. &
HANDSOME SMOKING JACKETS.
BEDROOM SLIPPERS AND BATH ROcEo
:g Our line of apparel for gentlemen is of the latest, ami §
!§ .a useful gift is an easy matter to select from our lmlida\ jl
| »tock. ,, IS
p A Necktie is Always a Pleasing Gift.
g Our large and well assorted line of ties will make J
§ your Christmas shopping a pleasure.
Removal Sale!
PROPERTY IS SOLD
AND WE ARE FORCED TO VACATE.
NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO BUY CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS.
Mattresses, springs, tents, canvas goods, rainproof and
rubber goods of all kinds, stoves, kitchenware, mirrors
and other goods too numerous to mention, at greatly
reduced prices for the next fifteen days.
Cordova’s Second Hand
BARGAIN STORE
j For Past Favors and
THANKS!
Good Goods
California’* Choicett Fruit*
-are packed underTe (1000 QCD\/IPC
Hunt Quality label. This UUUU O L M V I U t.
delicious fruit served in . ——_
your home for breakfast or
whole family. They are (IQ | P [TQ Q| Q |_j T
ready to serve. I I IIULU I 11UI I |
HUNT’S -
Oualitv California ARE THREE G00D REAS0NS FOR BUYING GROCERIES
P R | t I x c AT THIS ST0RE
Cordova Co-Operative Trading Co.