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Interest in the Fourth of July events
is beginning to sizzle, and many ath
letes. now-ares, has-beens, and never
wasers, are examining their physical
conditions preparatory to capturing
the money which will be hung up on
Independents Day.
Some of the more enthusiastic men,
having specialties in which they ex
cell, have issued challenges to meet
oil comers, among others are the fol
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Log Rolling Contest.
Hoy Leighton, of Sand Point, Idaho,
hereby challenges anyone, Cordova or
vicinity, {o a log rolling contest, to
fake plapp <>ff the city dock, July 4. i
Address all communications to his
manager, Harry, Leland, Alaskan
Hotel. I
Rope Climbing. 1
, Cliff Johnson, of the Clark-Grabam 1
Packing Company, challenges anyone ■
to a rope climbing contest; same place
and date.
Tug-of-War.
Mark Flemming, representing the
Hotel employees of Cordova, hereby
challenges the railroad men to a tug
of-war, July 4, teams to consist of
from seven to ten men. M. B. Flem
ming. Alaskan Hotel.
Side bet goes with any or all of
these challenges.
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EAGLES PLAN SERIES OF
FOUR DANCES
The Fraternal Order of Eagles has
planned a series of four dances to
take place on the next succeeding
our Saturdays, the receipts of which
will be diverted to the building fund
>f that order.
The Eagles are determined to have
i hall, and the people of Cordova
want one. so it is probable that the j
lances will be well attended.
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George E. Campbell and E. J. War
ner .composing the Alaska Real Es
tate and Investment Company, of An
•horage, are to construct a building
In that town for the Chamber of
Commerce.
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Lost—German silver mesh purse,
teturn to Times office. Reward. *
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Ladles’ white shoes, high and low,
or summer wear at Clavson’s. *
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For Sale—Purse seine boat ”Esca
>ade;" also set Edison wet batteries,
lew. Apply Wells Restaurant. •
FIRST ALASKA CANNED
SALMON OF THE SEASON.
On June 7 there arrived at Seattle
2,600 cases of red salmon from the
Cordova, Alaska cannery of the Car
lisle Packing Company, this being the
first shipment of the new pack of
canned salmon to arrive from Alaska
this season. At the time this fish
left the company's cannery 8,000 cases
in all had been packed since the be
ginning of the s.eason. The Copper
river run is the earliest in Alaska, be
ing ten days to two weeks before
ISristol [lay.—Pacific Fisherman.
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NORWEGIAN SOCIALISTS
DECLARE STRIKE OFF.
CHRISTIANIA, Norway, June 20.—
After a debate of twelve hours, the
Socialists early today declared to end
the general strike declared last week
*8 a protest against the bill for com
pulsory arbitration in labor disputes.
The bill has been passed by parlia
ment. The strikers will resume work
tonight.
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Wanted — Lady desires to rent a
good piano. Apply at this office.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
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Ne.Is Hawkingson, manager of the
Carlisle Packing Co., was an outgoing
passenger on the train this morning.
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K. Robinson, storekeeper for the
Carlisle Packing Company, is making
his way about on crutches, the result
of a fall from a ladder In which he
sprained his ankle.
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Kd. Hanley, Kish Commissioner Ly
man and Arthur Miller today are the
guests of Captain Nichols, of the Orta
Cannery, on a trip to the flats.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Tlngley arrived on
the train Wednesday from Mile 52.
Mrs. Tingley will be a passenger on
the steamship Mariposa to the outside,
expecting to return in about six
weeks.
Ed. Hanley, manager of the Copper
River Packing Co., and Arthur Miller,
of the bureau of education, will be
passengers to the outside on the J
steamship Mariposa. _
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George C. Haxelet, Sam Blum and
Falcon Joslin, who now are at Katalla,
expect to return Saturday. They will
visit the coal fields today and tomor
row.
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EASTERN STAR SOCIAL
SEASON ENDS TONIGHT.
Tonight will close the social season
for the Eastern Star. During the
winter and spring this organization
has devoted the second Thursday
evening In each month to social pur
poses. These social sessions have
been very popular with the members
of the organization, and will, no
doubt, be resumed later in the year.
The committee in charge of the social
tonight are arranging to make the
closing event a most enjoyable one.
Mrs. It. L. Patton is acting as worthy
matron during the absence from the
city ol Mrs. Hartley Howard.
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NORTHWESTERN DUE.
The steamship Northwestern, of the
| Alaska Steamship Com par; . is due to .
arrive from the west today. She will
sail for the south via the r, itsido pas- I
sage tomorrow.
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Brick lee cream at Northern Drug.
We pack them so you can take one
| home. Vanilla ice cream In pints and
] quarts. Stokes' ice cream exclu-1.,
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NOTICE TO REPUBLICANS. I.S
All Republicans are requested to be j
present at the meeting called at the ■ g
City Hall this evening at 8:30 p. m.,|^
for the purpose of naming a ticket or
tickets to be voted on at the election igj
to be held Saturday afternoon: Said gi
election to be held for the purpose of -g
naming eight delegates to the Repub j jg
llcan convention at Valdez, July 17,
at which convention the senators and 3
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two representatives for the division ^
will be nominated.
E. V. BOYLE,
W. H. CHASE,
Committee.
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For Sale—A1 pool table, cheap. In
quire Times office.
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TAILORING 1
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CLEANING AND PRESSING. :$
Detmer’s Woolens for Ladies’ and :gj
Genes’ Suitings. Prompt Attention to g:
Remodelling of Ladies’ and Gents' g:
Suits. Reasonable Prices. Satisfae :g
tion Guaranteed.
W. H. GRAVES
Phone 130. Mickelson Building, g:
AT THE
MOUNTAIN INNJ
Good hunting and fishing. Also fish ig
and game for sale in season. Boats
for rent, good meals and beds. Rates gj
$2.50 per day.
The Walkers ;
ALAGANICK, ALASKA. :g
Twenty Miles From Cordova.
FOR SALE
COPPER PROPERTY
EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Near Ueatson Mine, Latouche. g:
Close to tidewater. An excellent |:g
opportunity for man with little money g:
to make large profit. Price ."ad terms g:
reasonable. Apply
PETER CANAVARA, jjjj
Latouche, Alaska. '.v.
Empress Theatre
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1916. ^ --
Daniel Frohman Presents H. B. Warner in the World-Famous
Drama of Capital and' Labor,
“THE LOST PARADISE.”
in Five Reels of Motion Pictures.
Show at 8 p. m. _Admission 25 Cents.
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For the Mechanic
WHITE’S ADZES AND HAND AXES
PISTON’S HAND SAWS
BAITY PLANES
HAYDOLE’S HAMMERS
STARRET’S and YANKEE TOOLS
BUCK CHISELS
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For the Motorboatman
DAYTON DYNAMO
K. W. and WIZARD MAGNETOS
COLUMBIA HOTSHOT BATTERIES
BORER’S SEMI-ROTARY PUMPS.
SHEBLER CARBURETOR
EDISON’S CAUSTIC SODA AND OIL
Northwestern Hardware Co.
AGENTS CLAY AND GRAY MOTORS
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f THE MAN
ntyle without juggling who wears a t
g for it in the
Stetson fa-'- STETSON
V Is always
j character, finish and
well dressed.
&. We carry the f
AHL. Stetson in
Twenty
Ik. Styles.
W* ha»* th# Styfaoa %rtt »t%4 Darby
?*ata ir> all rha lataat atylaa
Gordon-Ferguson and
Hardeman Hats
Also Carried in Stock
CLAYSON
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Alaskan Hotel I
THE HOUSE OF COMFORT
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THE BEST EQUIPPED HOTEL
I N A L A S K A |
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Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells, Electric
Lights, Steam Heat, Suites With Bath.
Bar in Connection i§
ROBERT GOTTSCHALK Proprlteori ART CLONINGER :$
CORDOVA, .... ALASKA |
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Our Store Invites
Your Trade |
We carry the best of men’s wear in every line, which 1
in the long end enables you to save money on every |
purchase. 1
We are showing a fine lot of
Suits at $17 to $201
and up, all sixes and colors.
The Florsheim Shoes, a guarantee of satisfaction i
with every pair.
The celebrated original Chippewa Shoes for work §
and durability. 2
John B. Stetson and Hardeman Hats. Also a com- s
plete line of rubber boots and rainproof clothing.
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. |
FINKELSTEIN&SAPIRO J
THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in I
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rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your a
own? 4
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and &
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see if it can’t be arranged.