The Cordova Daily Times
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CHEATER CORDOVA'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
" COltDOYA, AI.ASKA,~FiflTiAY, DECEMBER 1, line.
TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND AND PIONEER.
Cordova is shocked at the death of Mr. A. B. Cooper. 1'ijtil
a few weeks ago lit* was a familiar figure on our streets, and
while he had not been feeling quite well of late, he concluded
to go to the Sitka I lot Springs for the winter, in the hope of
Recuperating his health. On Thursday lie ceased to live.
Mr. Cooper yu,1;; j wood .-mtl true* man and a superior man
in many splendid attributes'; pnbiii®fipirited «and high minded in
all of his thoughts, a citizen without reproach; n geHT. ^genur
ous friend. His friendship begot a multitude of friends in ie
tum, who today are grieving that the high soul has fled. If all
men were such men as was he, no courts would be needed, no
laws to regulate society or business, for justice would be -the
rule among men—justice tempered by mercy and made beauti
ful by unostentatious charities. If questioned by the judgment
angel, his soul will be able to answer: “On earth I tried to
serve God', and if I ever wronged a fellow man it was because of
the dimness of the light which comes to the vision of mortal
eyes.” If he ever made mistakes they were of his head, not
his heart.
neiiig oiie oi the eat i\ settlors of Alaska and having tra
versed much of the territory along this coast, his acquaintance
ship was large, and most all of whom lie came in contact with
numbered him among their friends. For many years lit* was
the guiding start for many of the natives, and it was to him that
they took their troubles, told their secrets and in other ways
showed their confidence and admiration for a white man who
was ever willing to counsel them for the bettermen of their
race.
For tht* past six or seven years Mr. Cooper was tin* mail or
'Hatching clerk in the local post office, and during most of
bne the writer, as postmaster, had an opportunity of be
Aitimately acquainted' with and thus learned of his
excellent qualities; he was a man among men, who on
ed the confidence and respect of everybody; generous in his
dimate of his fellow men; he was a faithful and constant work
or, and wanted all of his work to count for good. Umh r the
I retrenchment policy of the government his position was no
longer to be filled by the one person who labored night and day
in the discharge of his duties; that his services were not fully
appreciated was a severe blow to this grand old man, from
which he never fully recovered. Being at an advanced* age, the
worry incident thereto was partly the cause of his general
breakdown, but lie always endeavored to appear cheerful, and
it was only to his most intimate associates that he confided his
disappointment at the treatment he had received.
When .John Quincy Adams was stricken, it is said he had
but time to say: “It is the end of earth.” It is so with the
generations of men. They are called to join the endless proces
sion; all are marching the same way; for a little time they pass
in review here and then comes the twilight and the night, and'
the silence unbroken by so much as an echo. When in vain we
cry:
“The dead, the much-loved dead,
W ho doth not yearn to know
rI he secret of their dwelling place,
And to what land they go.”
There is no answer, but as We think they were given time
enough here to love and to he loved, and that all was in mercy
given, it is not unreasonable to hope that the same mercy
wraps us ’round, and that when mortality shall put on immor
tality, the old ties will he renewed; and that soft and low, with
out one discord, the old music will he heard.
Mr. Cooper lived a useful, busy life, and died an enviable
death. May his pillow be soft as down and everlasting peace he
wrapped ’round his final couch.
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SHORT ARM JOLTS.
But four weeks from Monday >1:1.V:'vTkt'nms,^. th^mi,st joy
mis season of the year. •
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With all of Cordova’s new industries in full operation next
year they should usher in an era of permanent growth and ad
vancement for this city.
The development of interior copper properties, which is
now underway, will prove a great boon to Cordova when these
mum rolls mines arc on a shipping basis.
Port Wells is to have a new cannery in operation next year,
which will give the people of that place an industrv large
enough to justify double the present population.
It has been authoritatively stated that a new four-story
concrete building, with all modern conveniences and costing
$:!•'),(Kto, will he erected on First street in the spring.
The local fire department again demonstrated its efficiency
bv the quick manner in which it responded and succeeded in
getting under control w hat threatened to he a disastrous fire on
Wednesday night.
An unusually largo amount of maii is being received at the
Cordova postoffice for the interior this winter, and in order to
facilitate its dispatch more than the contracted weight of Kidd
pounds is being sent from here three times a week.
1 lie eulorcomont o! the ordinance requiring the removal ot
snow and ice trom the sidewalks might save a suit for damages,
as some ot them are very slippery. I uless you watch your sle|
you are apt to have your pride hurt and a limb broken almost
any time.
’I In1 members of the Cordova band are to lie congratulated
upon the line showing they made last night, which was thcii
initial appearance in public. This organization contains mans
excellent musicians, and it has already played itself into tin
tleai ts of the people.
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 358. CORDOVA, ALASKA.
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Call* may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Residence,
Aiatkan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
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DR.^C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
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E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adame Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
HUB THE TAILOR
MERCHANT TAILORING
LADIES’ AND GENT’S.
Suits Made to Order in Three Days.
Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
Clothes Stored While Out of City.
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GOING TO FAIRBANKS
Take
FRAME’S AUTO STAGE
Leaves Chitina for Fairbanks
on July 6 and every six days
thereafter.
Wiie Chitina Hotel for reser
I vations.
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaaka Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Str. Watson, Tuesday, Nov. 21 Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral S hley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Dally Except Sunday
San Francisco and San Dlege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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\* ALASKA
\ STEAMSHIP CO.
Faat and commodious ateamers tailing between 8eattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
-MARIPOSA LEAVES' SEA'/nX NOVEMBER 9
NORTHWESTERN LEAVES SEATTLE NOV. 15
ALAMEDA LEAVES SEATTLE NOVEMBER 22
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouehe, Juneau, \ ahh'/,
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thla company reserve* the right to change schedule of steamer*
without notice.
Ticket* on tale at up town office Alaaka Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES, ,
General Agent Agent j
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Take the Milwaukee
ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO THE EAST
Electrification of its main line over the back
bone of the Continent has eliminated all soot, in d aid
cinders, permitting an unobstructed view of u;u n..., .ii
ficent panoramas through the Bitter Roots and I..,. ;. s.
B. R. HEDGES, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
A. E. Harris, T. P. A., Juneau, Alaska.
I THE STOJBWTH THE" ! |
Nugget Large §
Broaches ^ Assortment I
Pins, Chains | b of 1
Necklaces - Nugget 1
I Bracelets __ _ - - fewplrv
HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS I
_A_Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Please -|
Women's Kid Gloves, Infant's und Children's Men's Fancy Humidors. ^ Oriental Bath Sets.
White, Black Comfy Slippers Silk shirts, Ash Tray and Containing 2 large Bath Towels,
and Tan. and Fancy Soft Sole $4.00 to Cigarette Cases in 2 Guest Towels,VS
/ Women's KimonoB. __‘_n Fall(,y XlnaH n°*CB_ _Fancy Designs. 2 Wash Cloths.
Cotton Crepe aud Children's Sweaters and Men's Fancy Women's Fancy Colors.
< Silk. Toques. NavaJor Bath llobeB- Silk f and Women's All-wool Bath
Short and 1-ong Knitted Wool Suits. _Blankets and Hobes._ Scarf. Robes and Blankets
Variety. * Swansdown Comforters Assorted Colors. Indian and Plain
_ _ Children's Dolls, — -- ———- Inman ana l lain
Men's Leather Collar Women's F’aney Overcoats Teddy Bears, Toilet a i< > Woolen ^Hk 1 les, _ ^ Designs. ______ l
Bags. Blankets. com nose Boudoir
Mon'u Tniiut und Sets, Etc. ----- ‘ ' ' Leather Novelties, Caps,
■ Beautiful 1 »Uk Pajamas, Manicure Sets 3Mk 8h‘l''l!, I
Silk * hildren s H
belt Pillows and 0 tingors' Scissors Sets, Hosiery.
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____ Pennants For Men In Holiday „ ,, _ , »naues
- ’ Bridge Curds. RMpr.lown unr.™,-.,
- n r.iutruuwn nnppers, M
^ Women's Shoes. _P”**8' Writing Sets. Silk 8carfs'
f Oriental Pongee 9
A Fancy Line of High Women's Silk and T Glove Cases. Boudoir Slippers.
„ Women's Silvareign B
Tops. Linen Handkerchiefs. Sewing Bags,
-p- oc g oug», Slip-on-Coats.
Hosiery Women's Evening and Large Assortment. Tourist Sets, Etc. ,n Various Shades.
les. | — ~~ . A b'ull Line of B
* Afternoon Gowna,_ Women s Stetson Hats Kenyon Coats.
rwear. Trunks, B
Beautiful Silk Fancy Sewing and
piece Suits, 8ult CUH'’8 and
Shirtwaists. Bags. Banan Shoes. Handbags.
Chemise, ____ Women's Silk and Woolen
, Ktc I ~ ~ MUU and U'oves
1 _ _ Men's F’aney Smoking ■
Sweater Coats.
>0 Baskets, Paiamas 9
»2£L 1
,b“8«. Silk and Wool 9
Mng Sets. | lTnderwear.
in Cushions, rpTTTt Y Shoes. Suits, Underwear
verai Desigus. TjTT | T /^TTTJTT^T^ and Everything Essential
X JQ£f vLU A niJL#J\ WiU He Kound ,lere for Men'
Women and Children.