McCarthy is out for a good time on
the Fourth, and has appointed a com
mittee which already has the cele
bration all lined up.
Five hundred dollars in prizes will
be distributed among the winners in
the different contests, which aro
many and varied. * »
Large full sheet posters, done in
patriotic colors, are posted in Cor
dova and along the line, advising the
people of the good times to be had
■at McCarthy on Independence Day.
The following is the program:
Rock drilling contest (open to all) —
First prize, $150; second prize.
$50, Enirtejs npisf be in by night
, of July l, •*■;* *
Tug of War—Kennecott vt. Mother
Lode. Prize $60.00.
Baseball — McCarthy vs. Chitlna.
i' Prize $100; winner take all.
100 yard dash (free for all) ladies’ !
race; fat men's race; sack race:
three-legged race; children's race;
pie eating contest; cracker eating
contest; packing contest; and
numerous minor events. Grand
ball at night. 1
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MASONS, ATTENTION.
No meeting of ML McKinley Lodge,
No. 183. F. & A. M., this evening.
A. FIELDS, S. W.
Edward F. Medley, Secretary.
PLEASANT PART! AT RED
DRAGON LAST NIGHT
From tho first crackling of the huge
ogs in tho Rod Dragon fireplace last
light till tho last smoke rolled away
i largo, enthusiastic crowd of fun
nakors made merry to the tune of a
llano and two violins.
Several very pleasant hours passed
luickly in dancing, card playing and
;ames. Even those who have already
lassed their prime seemed to enjoy
spinning the platter" and waiting for
he judge to collect the forfeits, '’’here
lappened to he present several of the
own musicians and orators, who glad
y entertained the audience with their
alents. When the great log fire was
it its best a few young ladies popped
■orn and served It to the crowd.
Dainty refreshments had been pre
mred by the ladjes, and all were
eady and happy to partake after the
ixcitfng games which preceded. The
leather was ordered for this occasion
md nearly fifty people took advantage
if it and attended the Dragon party,
?hfese parties have proven to be quite
popular and many expressed the de
sire for another one soon.
LETTERS MUST BE MAILED
BEFORE 8 O'CLOCK
Postmaster Scheffler wishes to an
jiounce that hereafter mail for steam
ships leaving during the night 01
early in the morning will close at i
p. m., and the same hour will be the
latest that mall will be accepted for
the trains leaving in the morning.
The office force at the postoffice if
now so small that mail cannot be ac
cepted up to the last minute, but mus'
'be mailed In ample time to allow it t<
be made up.
WAR CARGO VESSEL LEAKS;
- U PUMPS STOPPED
SANTA CRUZ, Cal., June 13. — A
vessel said to be the American bark
enttne Thrasher; out of San Fran
cisco yesterday for Sydney, Australia
anchored a quarter of a mile off .heri
today leaking badly, and with hei
pumps reported stopped. It was r$
ported that a rescue tug from Sar
Francisco had been sent for. She car
ries explosives.
LOCAL J0TTIN08.
It, K. Capers returned this morning
from Valdez.
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Alvah Karnes returned on the
steamship Alameda from a business j
trip to Anchorage
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C. M. Frazier returned on the
steamship Alameda this morning from '
a business trip to Valdez.
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Mrs. Tom Cloninger was a passan
ger to the outside on the steamship
'Mameda today. ^
Six men left Cordova on the launch
Waif this morning for Cape St. Klias,
where they will be employed In the
construction of the lighthouse at that
point,
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Mrs. Jim Kennedy was a passenger
■on one of the last boats from the
south, joining her husband here. They
have taken apartments at the Frisco
House.
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Martin Walsh, a Spokane capitalist,
is a southbound passenger on the
steamship Alameda. He has been to
the westward looking over some cop
per properties.
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Antone, Tom, Hert and Theodor
Dyrskog lert on tho train this morn
ing for Strelna, where they will be
employed by the Alaska Copper Cor
poration.
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At the regular meeting of the Liter-J
ary Club, L. S. R. C.. the following of
ricers were elected: President, Mrs.
Shrlver; vice-president. Mrs. Burk
hardt; secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Wain.
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Colonel B. F. Millard. A. H. McNeer.j
i James Fozard and Charles McCourtj
' arrived on the steamship Alameda1
from Valdez this morning, and left
[today on the train for the interior to
examine some copper properties.
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The Alaska Hotel, a* Juneau, ' ill
shortly issue a poster bearing the
picture of every traveling man v ho
\ isits Akiskti.
According to an official (!erman lost
networks of telephone wires over a
1 city tend to diminish the danger from
lightning.
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For Sale \1 pool table, cheap. In
i quire Times office.
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For Sale Four and olio-half foot
Banquet range and counter plntforiu i
scales at a bargain. See Rawson.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
The Lighthouse Canning A: Packing
Company gives public notice that II.
A. Sprague, formerly lit charge of its
plant at Cordova, ceased to he such
manager on the twenty-fourth day of
| May, 1916. The company will not be
[ responsible for any contracts or debts
whatsoever contracted by him since
! said date, or in the future contracted
by him.
j LIGHTHOUSE CANNING & PACK
ING COMPANY.
1. M. Foster, Secy, and Treas.
TAILORING
CLEANING AND PRESSING.
rietmo-.'s Woolens for Ladies' and|
! Gents' Suitings. Prompt Attention to]
| Remodelling of Ladies' an.l Gouts
! Suits. Reasonable Prices. Satisfac-!
jrtion Guaranteed.
V/. H. GRAVES
Phone 130. Mickelson Building.
AT THE
MOUNTAIN INN
Good hunting and fishing. Also fish j
j and game for sale in season. Boats
j for rent, good meals and beds. Rates
. i 1
$2.50 per day.'
The Walkers
ALAGANICK, ALASKA.
Twenty Miles From Cordova.
FOR SALE
COPPER PROPERTY
EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Near Ueatson Mine, Latouche.
Close to tidewater. An excellent
opportunity for man with little money
to make large profit. Price and terms
reasonable. Apply
PETER CANAVARA,
Latouche, Alaska.
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Empress Theatre
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1916. f'
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; >' Patlio Presents
“THE GALLOPER.”
Featuring Clifton Crawford, Melville Stewart and Anna
Marinoff.
A Gold Rooster Play in Five Parts. A Real Comedy, ^ et Fur
nishing Many Thrills.
Show Starts at 8 p. m._Admission 25 Cents
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For the Mechanic
WHITE’S ADZES AND HAND AXES
DTSTON’S HAND SAWS
BAIL Y PLANES
HAYDOLE’S HAMMERS
STAR RET'S and YANKEE TOOLS
5 UOr CHISELS
For the Motorboatman
DAYTON DYNAMO
K. W. and WIZARD MAGNETOS
COLUMBIA HOTSHOT BATTERIES
BOXER’S SEMI ROTARY PUMPS.
SHEERER CARBURETOR
EDISON’S CAUSTIC SODA AND OIL
Northwestern Hardware Co.
ACENTS CLAY AM) CHAV MOTORS
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Agents
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Clothes
Agents
Styleplus $17 Clothes
The Blum, O'Neill Company
See the New Spring Styles
Great Clothing Values
For Little Money
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Men's and 11
Women's
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I Alaskan Hotel |
THE HOUSE OF COMFORT
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THE BEST EQUIPPED HOTEL
! IN ALASKA
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Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells, Electric
Lights, Steam Heat, Suites With Bath.
Bar in Connection
ROBERT GOTTSCHALK Propriteors ART CLONINGER :£
1 CORDOVA, .... ALASKA |
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I Our Store invites j
Your Trade *f
We carry the best of men’s wear in every line, which
in the long end enables you to save money on every ji|
jjj purchase.
We are showing a fine lot of j|
| Suits at $17 to $201
and up, all sizes and colors. ig
The Florsheim Shoes, a guarantee of satisfaction
| with every pair. ||
The celebrated original Chippewa Shoes for work
;ij and durability.
John B. Stetson and Hardeman Hats. Also a com- § 9
iii plete line of rubber boots and rainproof clothing. §:
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. |
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THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in |
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rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your ||
own? i| i
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, ai^, |
see if it can’t be arranged. | <
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