THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova,
Alaska, as second-class matter.
H. G. STEEL
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TUESDAY, May 20, 1919
PROSPECTORS NEEDED
The suggestion of J. E. Barrett of
McCarthy that Alaska needs prospec
tors worse than anything else just now
is absolutely true. The lack of pros
pectors is responsible in large measure
for the slowing down in mining devel
opment and promotion. This fact is
recognized in the Interior, and re
cently the Fairbanks chapter of the
American Mining Congress started a
movement to secure aid for prospec
tors from the federal government. Mr.
Collins introduced a memorial urging
congress to apropriate $400,000 to cre
ate a fund for that purpose, and it was
passed by both houses of the Alaska
legislature. Every encouragement
should be given to induce prospectors
to resume the occupation of scouring
the hills and valleys of Alaska for
mineral wealth.
There is not a mining camp in
Alaska that is not the result of the
toil of prospectors, and more prospec
tors would without doubt result in
more mining camps, more towns, more
business and more development in all
lines.—Juneau Empire.
FRIENDLY ADVICE
Our Alaska friends are somewhat
given to excitability and quick action,
but we ask them to “stop, look and
listen” before they go into the $10,
000,000 steamship project. Let them
forget Wick for a moment and be
guided by sound wisdom. In this pa
per will be found an article on the sub
ject. It is written solely to help
Alaska and to prevent them making a
grave error. Don’t make the addi
tional mistake of saying this is steam
ship propaganda, for it is not. Those
companies would still live and be able
to laugh at disaster, while the new
line would starve to death. In fact, it
might be that the establishment of
the line would prove an excellent ob
ject lesson. But for all that, it is a
foregone failure, and its backers
-nr/MilH Vioon ririifMilp linmi thPUlF.ftl VPS.
But if there is no way of stopping the
move, then let it be shown that there
are fourteen new wooden boats lying
idle in Bake Union, and they are ideal
for the experiment and would save the
delay in construction. They are
freighters. No passenger boats are
available. The fourteen can Jpe bought
at a total figure around $6,000,000.
This would allow the Alaskans a sur
plus of $4,000,000 for operating ex
penses. The fourteen boats could
carry all the competitive freight
North in one trip for each and hurry
back light. Total year’s earnings,
$300,000. Interest on $10,000,000 at 6
per cent, $600,000.—Railway and Map
rine News.
VOICE OF THE ALASKA PRESS
And Alaskans can best show their
loyalty and love for Alaska by boost
ing all together for the future of
Alaska, for the development that the
territory deserves, that we may prove
that our teritory can pay the nation’s
war debt—that we can do It.—Fair
banks Citizen.
Many real estate deals arc being
made the past few weeks, and the way
property Is moving indicates that the
city is a good place to live in. The
latest sale of magnitude was the Carl
son block, to Sonnie Schmidt, who will
use It for a store room.—Valdez
Miner.
In spite of fine-spun explanations,
the reason Wickersham has not an
nounced his candidacy for election as
delegate to congress at tho election
called for June 3 Is the certainty that
he feels that he would be defeated In
spit of—or because of—the fact that
he Is the widest known of all the pub
lic men of the territory. He wants the
lob, and does not care a whoop
whether those to be represented like
it or not.—Juneau Empire.
Those persons who are on the out
side of the fence looking in are ex
ceedingly jealous of the ones who are
on the inside looking out, it would ap
pear by the bill introduced in the sen
ate by Senator Sundbach. He would
prohibit officeholders from exercising
their rights as American citizens to
take part in politics. We can hardly
see why just because a man happens
to get an office he ceaBes to become
human. He Bhould have as many priv
ileges as the rest of the citizens of
the territory. Those privileges are
few and small enough under the pres
ent form of government, but they
should not be curtailed.—Douglas
News.
Some thirsty individual living in
these parts figured out an ingenious
plan for the importation of “wet
goods” that he had every reason to
expect would succeed, but nothing
seems to escape the vigilant eyes of
the local sleuths. The plan involved
the use of the ordinary milk cans,
wrappers and case—the whole looking
like an ordinary case of canned milk.
But the cans contained something
with more authority than milk—some
thing that had a “kick” to it ;that
upon drinking made one see trees as
men walking, as the saying goes.
When this innocent-looking case ar
rived at the local depot a sleuth was
on the job. One of the cans was
opened and the contents revealed. Not
much chance for the imported product
to get into town when an original
scheme like this fails to escape de
tection. Better stick by the home
brew, bad as it is said to be; or per
haps better still, confine yourself to
“the nectar that Jupiter sips.”—An
chorage Times.
“ADVENTURES IN ALASKA”
REV. YOUNG’S NEW BOOK
“Adventures in Alaska,” the latest
literary work of S. Hall Young,
author of “The Klondike Clan,” and
other Alaska books, has just been is
sued. The book is illustrated and
bound in cloth, selling at $1.50 in the
book stores.
“Adventures in Alaska” starts with
the rush down the Yukon river to the
Nome diggings in 1899, and Dr.
Young’s experineces in religious work
on Seward peninsula is told. His writ
ings in no way suffer when set in
comparison with those invented by
expert writers of fiction, and there is
a personal touch running through the
chapter that appeals to the reader.
S. Hall Young was among the first
who carried the word of God into the
interior, his first book, “The Klondike
Clan” telling the story of his trip over
the Chilkoot to the Klondike and was
stationed at Cordova several years
ago.
THRO’ THE YEARS
Down the pathway of life,
Along the years of time
Since that summer of youth
I’ve wanted you—heart of mine!
No other eyes, no other lips,
Have glanced nor spoken yet
A love that e’er could hold my heart
Or teach me to forget!
Moments have come when I tho’t
Your image would depart—
But joy, nor sorrow, nor endless time
Can erase it from my heart!
While the years roll on and we meet
Here and there from time to time,
I glimpse your face or hear your voice
And my heart leaps out to thine!
And when I’m in a crowd,
Or mayhap with a few,
I often lose myself in a dream
Of your kisses, your love and you!
When your eyes meet mine
With a love-light lingering yet,
Dear, I tremble yet joy to know
That you, too, can not forget!
—Annabelle Dennison MacConnell.
Cordova, Alaska.
BILL8 ORDERED PAID.
At a meeting of the Town Council
of Cordova held May 19 the following
bills were ordered paid:
N. Greene, $30; George Stewart,
$150; Duard Mosser, $25; Dr. W. H.
Chase, $25; Cordova Drug Company,
$36.10; Dally Times, $27.70; Finkel
stein & Saplro, $31.30; J. L. Braxton,
$16; Cordova Fire Department, $161;
Alaska Public Utilities, $258.35; K. O.
Robinson, $30; F. S. Anderson, $160;
D. T. Phillips, $25; W. Tiernan,
$27.38; Alaska Transfer Company,
$18.40; Mrs. Kate Rolfe, $6.90; C. H.
Lamprey, $30; F. H. Foster, $25;
Blum, O'Neill Co., $124.
K. G. ROBINSON, Clerk.
Mining on Kenal peninsula will
take a spurt according to present in
dications. The Crow creek property
is to be worked to the limit this sea
son; the property on Canyon creek
will soon have a large force of men
at work.
NOTICE OF SALE
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, Pursuant to the order of the District Court hereto annexed, the Common
Council of the Town of Cordova :n regular session has ordered and does here
by give notice that the property hereinafter described be sold at public auction
to the highest bidder at tho town hall at Cordova, Alaska, at the hour of 10
a.m. and continuing until such property■ shall be disposed of, on the 10th
day of June, 1919, and if not concluded on said day, said sale to be continued
from day to day, Sundays and holidays, excepted, until sold.
Dated the 6th day of May, 191(1.
(Seal) K. G. ROBINSON, Town Clerk.
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ORDER OF SALE
No. C.-164
In the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division.—In the mat
ter of the Delinquent Tax Rolls of the Town of Cordova, Alaska, for the
years 1916, 1917 and 1918*
This matter came on regularly to be heard by the court at Valdez on the
26th day of April, 1919, upon the statement of the Town of Cordova, a munici
pal corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Alaska, and situ
ated within the Third division of the Territory of Alaska, for a determination
by the court of the legality of the delinquent tax rolls of real property of said
town for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918, a copy of which said rolls, duly certi
fied by the clerk of said town, is filed herein, and for an order authorizing the
said Town of Cordova to sell according to law the several tracts of land de
scribed in said delinquent tax rolls to satisfy and discharge the tax liens
thereon, excepting only those tracts of land described therein upon which the
tax has been paid prior to the date of hearing.
And it appearing to the court that all proceedings required by law and by
the ordinance of said Town of Cordova governing the assessment and collec
tion of taxes in said town were fully complied with in the proceedings for that
purpose for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918; that said delinquent tax rolls were
duly made up as required by law and the ordinance of said town; and that
notice of the time and place of presenting the same to the court for adjust
ment and order of sale was duly given as required by law and the ordinances
of said town; and that such notice stated that said delinquent rolls would be
presented to this court for adjustment and order of sale on the 21st day of
April, 1919.
And no person having appeared herein in any manner to contest this pro
ceeding or to question the legality of all the matters and things had and done
herein and in connection with said delinquent taxes as set forth in this said
statement, and the court having considered said statement, and being satisfied
that the same is regular in form and in accordance with the laws and ordi
nances governing the same, and being fully advised in the premises:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: That the Town of Cordova may proceed to
sell, according to law, the several tracts of land described in said delinquent
tax rolls upon which the taxes, penalties and interest have not been paid, as
shown on said delinquent tax rolls now on file herein, or a true copy thereof
as published, which is annexed to and made a part of this order, to satisfy
the amounts respectively due as delinquent taxes on each of said tracts, in
cluding the cost of publication of said rolls, of this proceeding, and of such
sale, each tract being charged with the pro rata of such costs, said total
amount being the sum of $198.50.
Done in open court at Valdez, Alaska, this 26th day of April, 1919.
By the court: FRED M. BROWN, Judge.
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1918
Real Estate
Name— Block Lot Valuation. Tax. Penalty. Int. Costs. Total.
Andrew Beck.E K $ 1,700.00 $ 17.00 $ .85 $ .18 $11.50 $ 29.53
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer . 4 12 1,000,00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
Geo. Hickman. 3 R. R.
Add. 10 350.00 3.50 .17 .04 2.30 6.01
Gertrude Johnson 5 5 1,500.00 15.00 .75 .16 10.20 26.11
Gertrude Johnson 5 6 1,500.00 15.00 .75 .16 10.20 26.11
M. G. Leach.26 6 250.00 2.50 .13 .04 1.70 4.37
D. E. Morris.26 8 250.00 2.50 .13 .04 1.70 4.37
F. W. Marshall. 2 R. R. <
Add. 3 200.00 2.00 .10 .02 1.30 3.42
M. B. Shannon.26 11 100.00 1.00 .05 .01 .65 1.71
Michael Shannon..17 17 100.00 1.00 .05 .01 .65 1.71
John Strigsvie. 6 14
and 20 ft.
of 13 2,700.00 27.00 1.25 . 28 18.30 4 6.83
Mrs.E.L.Schooling 5 12 750.00 7.50 .37 .08 5.10 13.05
Total .$13,400.00 $134.00 $6.60 $1.42 $90.80 $232.82
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1917
Real Estate
Andrew Beck.E E $ 1,700.00 $ 34.00 $1.70 $4.42 $23.10 $ 63.22
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
D. E. Morris.26 8 250.00 5.00 .25 .66 3.40 9.31
M. B. Shannon.26 11 100.00 2.00 .10 .26 1.35 3.71
Michael Shannon .17 17 100.00 2.00 .10 .26 1.35 3.71
Total .$ 6,150.00 $123.00 $6.15 $16.00 $83.60 $228.75
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1915
Real Estate
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 $ 940.00 $ 9.40 $ .47 $2.38 $ 6.35 $ 18.60
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 940.00 9.40 .47 2.38 6.35 18.60
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 940.00 9.40 .47 2.38 6.35 18.60
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 750.00 7.50 .35 1.12 5.05 14 02
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Total .$ 3,570.00 $ 35.70 $1.76 $S.26 $24.10 $ 69.82
NOTE.—I certify that the foregoing and attached list is a true and cor
rect copy of the delinquent tax roll of real property of the Town of Cordova,
Alaska, for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918; that said taxes for the year 1316
became delinquent February 12, 1917; that the total amount of delinquent
taxes for said year is $35.70; total penalty due is $1.76; total interest due is
$S.26; and the aggregate of the whole is $45.72.
And I further certify that the taxes for the year 1917 became delinquent
on February 11, 1918; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $123.00;
total penalty due is $6.15; total interest due is $16.00; and the aggregate of
the whole is $145.15.
And I furher certify that the taxes for the year 191S became delinquent
on February 10, 1919; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $134.00
total penalty due is $6.60; total interest due is $1.42; and the aggregate of the
whole is $142.02.
And I further certify that the taxes for the year 1918 became delinquent
completed by me on this 19th day of April, 1919, and contains a true and cor
rect statement of all the taxes, assessments and penalties due the Town of
Cordova for taxes for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918.
Witness my hand and seal of the said town this 19th day of April, 1919
(Seal) K. G. ROBINSON,
Town Plnrlr Porrlmrn A
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FOR 8ALE
Choice business and residence
property.
FOR RENT—
Furnished and unfurnished
apartments and cottages.
INSURANCE
FITS and marine, life and ao
cldent.
BONOS
Fidelity and surety.
CORDOVA ABSTRACT t
REALTY COMPANY
SPECIAL SALE ON
STOCKINGS
Tue.day, Wednesday and Thursday.
Mercerized, reduced from $1.25 to 76
cents; from $1.00 to 60 cents. Fiber
Silk reduced from $1.25 to 75 cents;
from $1.00 to 50 cents. Rip Tops, 3
pair for $1.00. All colors. Drummer
boys, very heavy stocking, from 50
cents up. Boys Velvet Pants, $2 a
pair.
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(MR8. JOHN NEL80N)
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Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton
and Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to Orders from
Mining Camps, Roadhouses and Interior Points. Halibut and other
Fresh Fish of all kinds will be kept in stock when available
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ALASKAN GRILL I
FRANK A. DOUGLAS, Proprietor
“THE HOME OF QUALITY AND ATTENTION”
ONE VISIT TO THE ALASKA GRILL WILL MAKE YOU A
REGULAR PATRON
“Bevo” Is Here
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It’s a drink that surely fills the bill.
Delivered to the trade or families in
large or small quantities
FREI) HAEF, Distributor
Prove your contention that Cordova is
prosperous by documentary evidenct—for in
stance, some new, up-to-tomorrow Stationery,
Envelopes, Letterheads, Cards, Statements,
Blank Forms—anything you may have been
planning and neglecting to order.
Bring your printing troubles here. We’ll
help you plan or design anything that may be
done with paper and ink.
Prices no higher th&n outside figures on
first-class work.
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