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The Approaching
Change in
Government
GIVES US ALL RENEWED CONFIDENCE AND SECURITY
AND WARRANTS A CHANGE IN PRICES
DOWNWARD
Commencing February 1
WE THEREFORE QUOTE THE FOLLOWING REDUCTIONS:
FELT SHOES
$8.00 Grade .$5ifl
7.50 Grade *.5.00
6.50 Grade . 4.00
STAG SHIRTS
$12.50 Grade . $10.00
10.00 Grade .. 7.50
HEAVY WOOL SOX
$1.25 Grade .$1.00
1.00 Grade .75
.75 Grade .50
Bib Overall. .$2.78
Waist Overalls . 2.50
Moccasins . 5.00
4 Buckle Arctics . 5.00
Shoe Pees, 12 in. top 8.00
Sbeepskin Sox . 2.00
Heavy Blue Wrist Canvas
Gloves .25
Rubberized Red Arctics 3.75
WE ARE ALSO MAKING
BIG REDUCTIONS
IN ALL LINES WE CARRY, ESPECIALLY IN MEN’S
SUITS OVERCOATS MACKINAWS
DEPEND ON US FOR BEST VALUES — PRICES UP TO DATE
Fairbanks Clothing Co.
NENANA AND FAIRBANKS
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BRIDGE SCORES AT THE NEWS
BEEF
PORK
MUTTON
CHICKENS
BUTTER
Waechter Bros.
The weekly force report of the
Alaskan Engineering commission, for
the period ending February 5, shows
a total of 336 on tne railroad pay
rolls, and, in addition, there are 314
contractors at work, and a total of
■ 58 stationmen laborers, making a
grand total of 710 at work in this
^ division.
COAL
j F'om Healy River Coal Mine
| will save you from one—third to
one-half on your fuel bill.
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2-ton lots, a tort 8.50
Special rate* on carload lots
Deliveries, Tutsdays an J Fridays
Order from
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j Dr. J. R. Bowen, Agt
Bowen Bldg. Phone 54 Green
FRUIT FRESH CANDIES SMOKES
BILLY GAGNON'S - UNION BUILDING
CARDS SOFT DRINKS POOL
SELLING AT COST
41-piece Dinner Sets
49-piece Dinner Sets
Hand Painted Jap Ware
Only a Limited Number on Hand
Northern Commercial Co.
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The work of driving- Tunnel No. 1
is being rushed with all possible
speed, in an effort to have it com
pleted by the end of March. Four
shifts are at work, two on each
end and air drills are being used
on the north end, having recently
been installed to expedite the re
moval of the rock. The completion
of the tunnel and the extension of
the track to the Kestly camp will
greatly reduce the cost of moving
supplies south from Healy through
the elimination of heavy grades over
which the supplies must now be
hauled in wagons.
Susie Iinus and Louie Silas were
united in marriage yesterday by
Commissioner R. S. McDonald. They
are residents of the native village,
east of town.
The work of cutting a winter
trail between Nenana and the Tok
lat, at Night’s roadhouse, is pro
gressing rapidly under the direction
of J. M. Burrows. The trail build
ers are working south from Nenana.
There will be a meeting of the
Nenana Masonic club at the home
of W. A. Coghill, tomorrow night.
The Ladies’ Aid society will meet
on Tursday at the home of Mrs.
, William Taylor.
I A shipment of first and second
' class mail arrived from the coast
on yesterday’s train, having been
■ brought north by the steamer V enus.
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An automobile arrived from Fair
banks on Friday’s train for use on
| the trail south from Healy. It is
| part of the Mike Cooney Broad Pass
| stage equipment.
Ben Simson writes that he has
opened a store in Seattle, where he
is busily engaged disposing of goods
which were shipped to the States
from the Nenana store. He has four
salesladies working for him and
says he expects to have everything
sold out within a few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maura th —e
in receipt of a letter from Mrs.
Larry O’Keefe, whitten from Wichita
Kansas, where she is with Mr." and
Mrs. Erie Brown. She reports the
condition of Mr. Brown is now
considerably improved, so much so,
in fact, that he is now able to get
about with the help of a cane. Re
has not yet recovered his voice, how
ever, and may remain for some time
longer at Wichita, where he Is un
der the care of a specialist. Both
Mrs. O’Keefe and the two children
are in good health.
MRS. SMITH HONOR GUEST
AT FAREWELL PARTY
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Gould, on the railroad reserve, wa3
the scene of a delightful party on
Saturday evening, the affair having
been arranged in honor of Mrs.
George S. Smith, who will leave
shortly for the States. Several rub
bers of bridge were played, after
which there was music and singing.
Those present in addition to the
host and hostess were: Mr. and Mrs.
George S. Smith and Master George
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Johnson,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Maurath, Miss C. C. Hyde
Mrs. James Lavin.
Victor Jacobson was an outgoing
passenger on yesterday’s train, en
route to the end of steel.
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j FRESH VEGETABLES—CarroU
Cabbage and Rutebaga* at CagUU’s.
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Miss Mamie Sumi and George
Cooks were married at the Lresby
terian manse on Saturday night by
Rev. Fred Scherer. The young couple
were attended by Mrs. Scheior and
the bride’s mother.
Special Liquor Officer John Moe
has returned to Fairbanks from the
lower river, after an absence of
several months.
Whitehorse Smith was among the
creek visitors in town this week.
W. T. Bums underwent an opera
tion at the hospital on Saturday
and is said to be recovering rapidly.
Mrs. Sparks, who has been under
treatment at the hospital for some
time past, is reported to be consider
ably improved.
Alex Husack is a visitor in town
from Steel creek, where he has a
wood camp.
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Schooling is still leading at the
Curling rink, with a score of .883;
Sutherland is second with .778, A.
R. Heilig has .625, Carlsten 556,
and Ferguson 571. Weber has pulled
out of the cellar, leaving Kelly
sole claimant to basement honors.
The pupils of the Fairbanks pub
lic school has raised a total of
$335,35 for the starving children
of Europe.
Mail Carrier Roy Lund arrived
from Richardson on Saturday.
The Pioneer women of Fairbanks
are making preparations for a dance
to be held by them on February 12.
The members of the Loyal legion
plan to stage a minstrel show at
an early date, the details of which
have not yet been announced.
John Claude is a visitor in town
from the Piledriver roadhouse.
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Mail Superintendent Dan Leech
returned to Healy from the coast
last night.
Mrs. Peter Deiser has accepted
a position as cook for Alex Adoff
& Co., grading contractors.
Fred Stanley, who left Nenana
for the coast on Saturday, passed
the Hershberger camp on Sunday.
T. H. Cox has charge of the
imess at the Teuff camp at 350. ,
Chief Surgeon T. O. Lake is
making a trip along the line look
ing for a site for the establishment
of an emergency hospital. He had
a horse as far as the Hershberger
camp and transferred at that point
to a dog sleigh. i
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: Eli Barrich has joined the Polites
outfit, at Hershberger’s. He ar
rived on Sunday.
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Pete Dragocich has taken charge
of the mess at the Red Sladoji
camp.
John Ketooroky, proprietor of the
Central cafe, is nursing a strained
arm, the injury being such that he
is unable to attend to his restau
rant duties. Sam Comfort has been
signed en temporarily as chef.
Fin* Stock Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries. Fowler A Morris.
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THE E. H. MACK Co.
Succeetore to St. Gtorft Realty Co., u4 St. George ft Catbcart
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
Real Estate, Fire and Life Insurance, Public Accountant
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
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List Your Property wttb Us, For Sale or Rant
Notary Public, Collections, Bonding Company, Rents Collected
GO THE PRICES
This Downward-Price Movement
Has Spread to the Men’s Section.
Here We Quote Some Very Low
Prices. Read on — Don’t Miss a
Single Item.
$40 FUR COATS - ■ $20
$35 CLOTH OVERCOATS - $15
$7.S0 TROUSERS - $4.75
Best Grade 4 buckle Arctics - 5.00
Black Bear Bib Overalls - 3.00
Levy Strauss No. 1 Grade Overalls 2.00
Pajamas, Best Outing Flannel - 3.00
Wool Underwear, per garment - 2.50
Mammoth Mitts, a pair 1.00
Felt Slippers, a pair - - 1.50
Wool Sox, Good Grade, a pair - 50c
SIMSON’S
STORE OPEN EVENINQS UNTIL EIGHT
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Sheet Metal Work
Plumbing, Heating Plants
Stoves and Ranges
Nenana Sheet Metal Works
PAUL PALFY, Prop. — — New Location on A Street
j NENANA’S BEST APPOINTED HOTEL *
| Cooney Hotel and Annex \
| HOT AND COLD WATER AND BATHS Jf
: ROOMS SINGLE OR EN SUITE
! COMFORT AND SERVICE UNEXCELLED f
' DOG BARNS £
We make a specialty of
Quality Goods
at Right Prices
General Merchandise Outfitting
FAMOUS BUpWEISER BEER
JOHNSON’S STORE - FRONT STREET
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Stationery - Candy
Pool and Card Tables
Furnished Rooms
The Terminal
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