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THE ENGAGEMENT of At
torney R. H. L. Noaks to Miss
Lottie Harmon has been an
nounced and the wedding will
take place in the very near
future. The bride-to-be is a recent
arrival from San Francisco and dur
ing her short residence has been very
popular in the younger set. Mr.
Noaks came to Cordova from Valdez,
a short time ago, to fill the office of
United States commissioner and he,
too, has made many friends here. The
young couple are receiving the con
gratulations of their friends.
* * *
The first of May is an event usually
heralded by a profusion of gay flowers.
Cordova did the best she could and
ushered in the May Day with a few
snow-drops, not of the sun’s malting.
* * *
Miss Marne Eversole, well known jn
Cordova, and now a resident of An
chorage, is planning on making a visit
to the outside, where she will remain
two months or more. If possible, Miss
Eversole will take passage on this
trip of the Alameda, and will seize
the opportunity while she is in port,
to visit her many friends here.
* * *
Spring with its accompanying rush
of people to Cordova, is making the
dearth of comfortable living apart
ments in Cordova very apparent.
Captain A. E. Lathrop, with the good
of the city at heart, is doing his best
to remedy this evil. Mr. Lathrop is
rushing matters with is new building,
and promises that the upper floor,
containing luxurious two and three
room apartments, will be ready for
occupation in sixty days’ time.
* * *
On Tuesday last, a number of gay
musical spirits gathered at the home
of Mr. A. Pinkus, and there took place
a rehearsal of Cordova’s incipient jazz
band. And if one may judge from the
ardor of the musicians, this band, con
sisting of two cornets, a clarinet,
violin and piano, is going to provide ,
if
the dancers of Cordova with some
lively music. This band as a whole
made their initial appearance in
public last Sunday when they enter
tained the patrons of the Empress
theatre before the show. The person
nel of the band are Mrs. Frank Cun
ningham, Mr. C. E. Richmond, Mr.
Aaron Steele, Mr. Koska and Mr. A.
Pinkus. Those present besides the
musicians were Mrs. C. E. Richmond,
Miss M. Kolbenson, Miss H. Johnson
and Mr. Frank Cunningham.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Watkins, of
Kenpecott, will pass through Cordova
soon on their way outside. Mr. and
Mrs. Watkins intend to spend some
time in Virginia, which is the home of
Mr. Watkins’ people.
¥ * *
Monday morning early, a large
crowd gathered in the rain and sleet
a the depot of the Copper River and
Northwestern Railway with the best
intentions inMhe world of returning
to various points up the line, only
to be met with the information that
their presence was required by the
flu germ in Cordova. No one can now
leave town without going into volun
tary quarantine a few days before
leaving.
* * *
Mrs. Parke Stump from Pinnacle
Rock, was a visitor in Cordova from
Saturday till Tuesday last week.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. James McCormac and
children will be pasengers on the out
going Northwestern, their destination
being California.
* * *
Mr. Harold Chadwick, recently re
leased from service at Fort Bliss,
Texas, is a returning passenger on the
steamship Alameda.
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Last Saturday night the Red Dragon
was the scene of a festive affair, when
a group of young people gathered and
enjoyed singing and dancing, while
those more seriously inclined in
dulged In a game or two of pool.
Refreshments were served, after
which the whole party adjourned to
Hegg’s hall and continued the dancing.
Those present were Miss Ellen
Fraisure, Miss Ethel Grahm, Miss Mil
dred Graham, Miss Beulah Bacon,
Miss Thelma MacConnell, Miss Laura
Bacon, Mrs. Fairman, Mrs. B. O. Gra
ham, Mr. Stanford Finkelstein, Mr.
Grant Bullock, Mr. Gerald Hotelly, Mr.
Edward Rathwel, Mr. Henry Skog.
* * *
The Reverend E. W. Hughes and
his bride, who have spent the past
few days in Cordova on their wedding
trip, are planning on returning to
Anchorage on the steamship Alameda,
which is due here on May 5.
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James Drummon, one time famous
chef at Slater’s now is working in
New York city.
# ¥ ¥
Cordova is fortunate indeed, in hav
ing at its services, two such excellent
dancing teachers as Miss Ellen Faris
ure and Miss Laura Bacon. Their
work includes both the classic and
modern dances. These dances will be
held on Wednesday and Friday nights
at Hegg’s hail, while Saturday even
ings will be devoted to a fancy dance
affair for children.
* * *
The Reverend and Mrs. Hughes
were the guests of the Episcopal Guild
last Wednesday. The Guild met at the'
home of Mrs. Fred Tracy and spent
an enjoyable afternoon sewing, after
which the members partook of a most
dainty luncheon.
* * *
Gay, indeed, was the candy-pull that
took place at the home of C. M. Ross
wog last Tuesday evening. Songs and
games also were enjoyed. When the
hard work of pulling the candy was
over, delicious refreshments were
served. Besides the hostesses, the
Misses Marie Rosswog, Genevieve
Rosswog and Clara RoBswog, there
were present Miss Dorris Adams, Miss
Edna Thawley, Miss Artie Burns, Mr.
Lee Dickinson, Mr. Frank Burns, Mr.
Elwell Thawley, Mr. Dewey Metzdorf,
Mr. John Rosswog and Mr. and Mrs.
C. M. Rosswog.
* * *
Janies Pritchard, formerly of the
forest reserve at Cordova, is now in
Seattle. This summer Mr. Pritchard
is going to the Noatak river district
in search of new placer fields.
* * *
In accordance with the plans of the
Episcopal Sunday school, the Red
Dragon witnessed the second weekly
party given vy St. George’s Sunday
school last Wednesday evening.
Games were played and a good time
was had by all present.
* * *
The ladies on the Victory loan com
mittees are making a good showing.
In all sections of town they may be
seen with their subscription blanks
ready to be signed and if urging is
needed they are ready to give that.
* * *
On Monday, Bishop P. T. Rowe was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. p.
Zeigler while the Alaska was in port.
* * *
Cordova may boast of a rush of
people to its shores this spring but
It must also admit that there is taking
place an exodus of many of our most
popular and valued citizens. Among
others, Mrs. E. L. Harwood will leave
us for a space while she visits with
friends on the outside.
' * * *
Mrs. E. P. Zeigler is leaving soon
for Treadwell, where she will visit
her sister, Miss Elizabeth Boyle, who
is a popular teacher in Treadwell.
# # ¥
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Leach will be
outgoing passengers on the steam
ship Alameda. They intend to make
a short visit to North Yakima, which
is Mr. Leach’s home, and then return
directly to Cordova.
* * *
The members of the Ladies’ Altar
Society of the Catholic church, held a
very enjoyable meeting at the home
of Mrs. J. V. Lydick on Thursday
evening. Mrs. John Sellen was elected
temporay secretary and treasurer to
fill the vacancy that will occur upon
the departure of Mrs. James D. Mc
2ormac for the outside. After all busi
ness was completed a most delectable
repast was served. Those attending
the meeting were Mrs. James D. Mc
2ormac, Mrs. Horace Leach, Mrs.
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Whalen, Mrs. D. H. Shoemaker, Mrs.
Canavan, Mrs. C. M. Rosswog. Mrs.
Spencer, Mrs. Roy De Leo, Mrs. John
Sellen, Mrs. Pat Tammany, Mrs. Will
iam O’Loughlen, Mrs. Dan Sexton and
Mrs. J. V. Lydick.
— * * *
Mrs. W. H. Lindig and daughter,
Mrs. Cooper, will leave on the steam
ship Northwestern for an extended
visit to the outside.
* * *
Friends of Miss Ruby DeGraft will
be glad to greet this popular young
lady when the steamship Northwest
ern arrives next Monday, after an
extended visit to Chicago, where she
was called upon the illness of her
mother.
THESPIANS ON STRIKE
AND THEATERS CLOSE
BUENOS AYRES, May 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—As the result of a
strike of actors, twenty theaters in this
city are closed.
LOAN COMMITTEES TO
MEET MONDAY NIGHT
Previous subscriptions .$28,350
Today’s subscriptions . 1,900
Total .$30,300
The honor roll in the Victory Lib
erty loan subscriptions today contains
the following names: B. Halverson,
Bartley Howard, Eril Forsgren, James
Noonan, W. R. Huffhines, E. H. Price,
N. P. Nielson.
A meeting of the several commit
tees will be held at the Northland
Club on Monday evening to canvass
the situation and formulate plans for
injecting some “pep” into the cam
paign during the last week of the
drive.
The Daily Times Job plant is
well equipped for all classe of com
mercial printing.
WASIWGKI\
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Marines Lead U. S. Army With 664 D. S. C. Awards
WASHINGTON.—Gen. Peyton O. March gives out these facts regarding dis
tinguished service crosses: Of the total of 3,918 distinguished service
crosses for gallantry In action to American soldiers, 664, or more than double
the number given to any other dlvl
slon, went to the Second regulars
(marines). The First division of reg
ulars came next with 300 crosses. The
Third regulars, with 233, came third.
- The Twenty-sixth (New England
National Guard), the fourth In the list
with 229 awards, led all National
Guard and National army divisions.
The Forty-second (Rainbow) came
next with 205 and then the Thirtieth
(Tennessee, North Carolina and South
vaiuiiua nauuuai uuaiuj; niiu j. * • •
The Twenty-seventh division (New York National Guard) received 139. The
Seventy-seventh, also a New York division, received 146.
The other divisions in order, from the Thirtieth, which was the sixth in
precedence, were as follows: Fifth, 163 awards; Twenty-ninth, 150; Seventy
seventh, 146; Twenty-seventh, 139; Thirty-second, 134; Ninety-first, 134;
Eighty-ninth, 97; Seventy-eighth, 95; Seventy-ninth, 80; Thirty-third, 76;
Fourth, 66; Twenty-eighth, 58; Ninetieth, 57; Eightieth, 42; Eighty-second,
34; Seventh, 30; Thirty-seventh, 25; Thirty-sixth, 24; Ninety-second, 21;
Eighty-first, 19; Thirty-fifth, 17; Sixth, 10; Eighty-eighth, 1.
In the various branches of the army the Infantry, General March said,
naturally led with 2,942 decorations out of the total. The air service was
second with 251 awards; medical corps third, with 238; artillery, 183; engi
neers, 149; signal corps, 50; tank corps, 36, and the remaining awards divided
among the other branches, with Y. M. G. A. attaches receiving three.
SPECIAL
CLEARANCE SALE
Our goods being sold at minimum prices heretofore, this special discount
we are now offering makes for values unrivaled anywhere. All new
merchandise.
SERGE DRESSES REDUCED TO $11.50 AND $12.50
This is an exceptional opportunity for mothers to outfit their girls with
School Dresses.
JERSEY DRESSES-Reduced to $17.50. In all
shades, beautifully braided in chenille and Her
cules.
AFTERNOON DRESSES-Reduced to $16.75.
# In Taffetas, Georgette and Crepe de Chine.
7SPORT SKIRTS.—25 per cent reduction.
25 per cent off on entire line of WAISTS. This
includes Georgettes, Crepe de Chine, Wash Sat
ins, Pussy Willows. All sizes in all the new beau
tiful combinations.
*
25 per cent off on a large line of Sweaters, in
Wool and Silk Fiber.
Closing Out Our Entire Line of Women’s and
Children’s Shoes at Cost. 1
Our stock includes Dress Shoes, Walking Shoes
and Pumps.
Children’s Skuffers for school, also in the patent
leather and soft kid.
Complete new line of Bonita Shoes for Infants,
Soft Sole and Bootees. All sizes.
This sale affords opportunities never before of
fered. You can not afford to miss these bar
gains s |
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