We Have Just Received j
a Shipment of j
KIPPERED BLACK COD 1
Its Good- Try Some and Hooverize \
C. W. AsK & Sons f
OUR TREMENDOUS SALE!
Will last the entire month of December giving the
people of Skagway a benefit of buying their good*
cheap. All wool and cotton goods will be hard to get
in the spring. All of our goods are mighty cheap now
but in the spring the goods will be mighty high.--Come
to us now; don't put off until tomorrow. When buy- g
ing let us fix a price for you. 1
Everything at Reduced Prices
a
Except All Rubber Goods, Collars and Overalls
For Cash Only j
DORTERO & SON »
THE B M. BEHRENDS BANK
J j 13 i u, H1 a s '< a
OLDEST AND LARGEST BANK IN ALASKA
A consistent policy pursued for more than a quarter of a
century has been rewarded by steady and substan
tial growth until this Bank has now over
one and one-half million dollars re
sources and depositors in
every part of the
Territory
BANK OF ALASKA
SKAGWAY, ALASKA
^1/4 Institution of Strength- and Character
ALASKA'S BRANCH BANKING SYSTEM
Capital $85,000 - Surplus $20,500
FOUR BANKS - Skagway • Wrangell • Anchorage - Cordova
Andrew Stevenson, President
W. L. Landsborough, Cashier
B. A Ross, Auditor
OFFICERS
Andrew A. Benton, Vic«-Pres.
J. T. Westermann, Vice-Pres
AacWafe Br tick
E. B- Ansley
▼ice-Pres. in charge
Wrangsll Branch
W. H. Warren
Vice-Pres. in charge
Cu.'dof» Branch
W. R. Hillery
Vice-Pres. in charge
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zoheth S. Freeraan Andrew A. Benton Henry D. Walbridge
Andrew Stevenson P. H. Canty J. T. Westermann W. R. Hillery
Although aa integral part of the one system, each branch has had assigned
to it the full amount of Capital required by the Territorial Banking Board
for the establishment of a Bank in such a location. Each branch is there
for equipped to serve its customers as fully as any independent bank, but
with the added strength and resources of the entire institution to draw
upoa. Furthermore each is responsible to the Territorial Banking Board,
is examined and supervised independently and renders its statement direct
to the Board. The Bank of Alaska is therefor, because of its double sup
vision and safeguards, peculiarly "An Institution of Strength and Character
SHIP WORKERS (JET BONIS
Seattle, Dec. 13.—The United
State* federal government an
sounced today it will pay a ten
®erc«ct tonus to all men In Seat
tle steel ehip yards who work six
full days each week.
' Mil. Steve Sheldon was a round
tripper 011 the Peterson today.
The weather on the canal was
very rough, this morning and it is
said passengers on the U. S. har
bor boat Peterson did not fail tc
' rpmemt>«>- the fish. In time oi
pleiuy we 6kould all give plenty.
Sergt. Jesgwein of Ft. Seward
and Miss E. Beecher, of the Haines
j Mission hospital, secured a mar
ri^ge license from CommUelonei
llrsmuson today.
mil
Sergt. Knox and wife jvere round
trio passengers on the Peterson.
Raymond Combs was a passenger
cn the Peterson.
Corporals Prettle and Demeter
made tl » round trip on the Peter
son.
Seven passengers arrived In Skag
way ou the train lagt night from
Whitehorse.
Miss Clark, of the Haines Mission
hospital, made tha round trip on
the Peterson today.
Sf-rgt Craig, of Ft. W. H. Sew
'ard, wag a round trip passenger to
d^v on the Peterson.
Corp. Peck, popular soldier at
Ft. Spward, was In town today whlla
td" boat was In port.
Mrs. Stedham, of Haines, was in
Skagway today while the U. S.
steamer Peterson was in port.
Miss Osimo, school teacher in
Haines, made a shopping trip to
Sk&£wav today on the Peterson.
Sam Weitzman and Miss JeanuetU
Weitzman, of Haines, arrived in
Skagwav today on the Peterson.
The City of Seatle is due to ar
rve in Skagway Thursday, Dec. 20,
auJ is bringing about a week's mail
M;ss Tesell, one of the Haines
scl'ool teachers, was In Skagway to
day while the Peterson was in port.
Coru. A. Southern, of Ft. Seward,
si>ent several hours In Skagway to
dav while the Peterson was in
port.
Food campaigners today are gath
eriu* the first week's reports ol
meatless, wheatless and wasteless
meals.
C. V. Woolman, proprietor ol
l tho Skagway laundry, returned tc
Stag way today after a brief visil
iii Haines.
Rcbt. Meyer, of Ft. Win. H. Sew
' aid, called on the Alaskan today
He returned to the fort 011 the
Peterson this afternoon.
Mrs. C. L. Farmer of White
horse, is registered at one of Sky
way's hotels. She and children are
on their way to Vancouver.
That snow is coming fust. All
we ueed now is heat to melt the
snow and then ejoltf to freeze the
water and the skating rink will be
a success.
The "Countess" says she will not
place an order with the Daily Alas
kan for 3541 folio copies of the
1 "Freedom is the Creed" by Thomas
J Ryan. , |
Mrs. Moore, formerly of Skagway,
arrived in Skagway today on the
Peterson. Mrs. Moore has beer
dewn to her ranch and homestead
neai Davidson glacier for several
months.
Passengers on the Ptterson re
pott severe storms in Haines f°i
the past three weeks, uaid that
the weather is exceedingly cold. The
continued bad weather is almost uu
| parallel'*! in the h story of Haines.
In compliance with the U. S
I food administrator, after Dec. 15th,
16 oz. bread will sell for 10c
s.raight, and 24 oz. bread 10c
straight
12-15-7t. VIENNA BAKERY
The U. S. harbor boat Peterson
arr'ved in port this morning al
11:30 o'clock bringing a large list
of passengers who took advantage
of the opportunity to do theii
Christmas shopping in Skagway,
llie boat sailed Xor Ft. Seward
aagin at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Walkley, of Haines has re
ceived a letter from her son, Bert
Watt, stating that lie has enlisted
In the navy. Bert ^Vatt is well
kuewn in Skagway where he form
erly resided, and was prominent In
baseball and basket ball sports.
Considering the Stormy weathei
the soc»al gathering in th© Presby
terian church last night was well
attended and a good time had by
all. Mr Farwell gave an organ re
cital, L. H. Pedersen rendered a
. humorous reading, and Mrs. "Wil
cox favored the audience with nev
eril solos.
The freighter Redondo arrived
in port yesterday noon and sailed
sfjth again today. Owing to the
freeze-up of a large quantity of
ore the vessel could not delay in
Skagway long enough to take on
■ a full cargo, but proceeded south
eculier than at first expected. The
' Redondo brought no freight at all
, for Skagway.
THE WEEK
IN SOCIETY
(Continued From Pago 3.)
"Tho Crimson Stain Mystery" is I
tha serial at the P. P. P. and there
are oth^r very good attractions.
During1 the cold weathen
the moving picture show is a good
place to spend a pleasant even
ing. At present the show is being
held In tho Nugget theater, next
door to the Golden North hotel.
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Mrs. Herman Grimm was a PaBS
onger to Juneau on the Jefferson
where she will take tha first boat
*o Seward where she will join Mr.
Grimm and their son Victor. Tho
Qilums have long: been Identified
with SJiagway but found a good
business in the city to the West
ward and will now make that their
heme.
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On Saturday last Mr. and Mrs. A.
C. Blanchard entertained at dinner
which was the first dinner given by
the Dopular young couple In their
new home. There were presentM r.
and Mrs. L. H. Johnston, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred W. Fickardt, Master A.
C. Blanchard tho second, Gordon
Ulanchard and Mr. C. W. Cash from
I WhJtehorse, and the host and host
ess. After dinner the guest ac
companied Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard
<o the dance given at the Elks"
hau and later in the evening a
number of guests went to the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard where
a delicious supper was served.
J ESS WEIX-BEECHER
Ou Saturday, December 15, at the
Presbyterian Manse, Miss Eleanor
Ueceher was married to Sergeant
William Jesswein, the Reverend L.
U. Pedersen officiating. The bride
was becomingly gowned in a dark
traveling suit and wao attended by
Miss Agnes Clarke. The groom was
in regimentals and his friend, Mr.
Atcbie Southern was best m»n.
Tlie bride has been one of the
hospital corps at Haines and Very
popular with her friends. The
brides maid is also a nurse in the
STn:e hospital. Mr. Jesswein has
tiosts of friends, both in the Post
and among the civilians. Thei young
couple will leave for the south on
the next Jefferson and Sergeant
J'sswein will soon be on his way to
France, 1 | , [.
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HAIXES SOCIETY
Ou Wednesday Mrs. X. G. Hanson
cf Hainos entertained at an in
formal luncheon in honor of the
brides and brides elect of her home
town Mrs. John M. Keller was an
ou» of town guest. Mrs. Cowden
the newest bride is the daughter of
Frank Morris of Fort William H.
deward; Miss Beecher, the bride
to be is one of the nurses in the
Piosbyterian hospital of Haines,
and will soon become the wife of
Serjrt. William Jesswein of Fort
William H. Seward. The guesta en
joyed a pleasant afternoon with
sewing and other amusements dear
to the feminine heart. Those pres
ent wer.g Mrs. N. G. Hanson, host
ess; Mrs. John M. Keller of Skag
way; Miss Agnes Clarke, Miss June
Grey and the honor guests, Mrs.
Rue! Cowden and Miss Eleanor
Beecher.
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Wednesday evening Miss Beecher
of the Presbyterian hospital enter
tained for Mrs. John M. Keller of
okngway, Mrs. Fay and Miss June
Grey of Haines. The guests pass
ed a profitable evening engaged In.
sewing. A very tempting luncheon
wat served.
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Mr .and Mrs. J. M. Keller are
still stormbound at the Keller wood
cam" at Mud bay below Haines. Mr.
and Mrs Keller are enjoying the
quiet of rural life and also the
pleasures of what Samaatha Allen
would call a "pleasure exertion."
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Weather Report
Whitehorse, cloudy, n. w. 27
below. |
Lower LeBargo, fog, n. w. 45
below.
Hootalinqua, cloudy, calm, 39
below.
Bis Salmon, cloudy, calm,
Carmacks, cloudy calm.
Yukon Crossing, cloudy, n. w.
43 below.
Selkirk, cloudy, n. w. 44 below.
Isaac Creek, cloudy, calm, 42 be
low.
Stewart River, cloudy, n. w. 48
below.
Dawson, fog, calm, 53 below.
Eagle, 50 below.
Circle. 50 below.
Ft. Yukon, 50 below.
Gibbon, 20 below.
Xmas Gift Books Just Received
The Major-Ralph Conner. Sunny Slopes-Ethel Hueston
Long Live The King-Mary Roberts Rhinehart
The Soul of The Bishop-H. G. Wells
The Road to Understanding—Eleanor H. Porter
The Light in The Clearing-Irving Bacheller
The Deserter-Richard Harding Davis
No Man's Land by Sapper. The Wanderers-Mary Johnston
The Triumph-Will N. Harben
A Son of the Middle Border-Haudin Garland
The Dwelling Place of Light—Winston Churchill
Spell of The Yukon-leather bound-Service
Rhymes of a Red Cross Man-Service
Rhymes of The Rookies-W. E. Christian
OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE WITH GIFT SUGGESTIONS
L.A. HARRISON Co.
STORE CLOSES «t 8 p.m. Saturday 9 p. m. TELEPHONE 65
mm picture me
GEORGE MOWL, Proprietor
Saturday anil Sunday
Mutual presents Florence Turner in t •
DOOR STEP
In five reels. A beautiful scrcen version of the famous com
edy <lruma, by Heiuy Edwards. ! !_, L f
Muaio—Plajno, Violin awl Driuns. ■ i f j | j 11 |-j
8=30 pm. Sharp Admission 25c, 10c
A Through Ticket
Chicago,-[Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.
By buying a through ticket yousave from $10.00 to $15.00 a,
against buying to Seattle and rebuying there.
By buying over the C. M. & St. P. Ry. you are assured the comfort that
comes from riding behind an electric locomotive—the most power
ful in the world—and that personal attention which is a feature of
"Milwaukee" service.
Via
WHY
For tickets, berth reservations and other partic
ulars consult your nearest Steamship Agent
A. P. CHAPMAN. Jr.
Aut. Gn'l Pajeenger Agent
Stuart Building
J. F. BAHL
City Puumet Agent
Second and Cherry
Seattle; Washington
Arrived on the Seattle our new slock* of
Calendars Photo Mounts
Ripple Boards
.We suggest that you come early for first choice.
""ttW " The Pedersen Co.
GO TO THE
Del Monte Cafe
Mrs. Betson, Prop.
For Best and Most Liberal
Meals Served in Haines
REGULAR MEALS 50c
Short Orders a Specialty
DELIVERY NOTICE
Frty. now on until further no
tice P. H. Ganty's store will
make but two deliveries daily. One
delivery at 10 n. ni. will take all
orders received from 1 p. ni. of
tho previous day ajul until 9:30 of
the day of delivery. Another de
livery at 3:30 will take all onlertf
received from 0:30 a. m. until 1
p. tn. of tl»e day of delivery.
P. H. GANTV.
i2-i4-2t, 1 ; ;_.i...LLi s
PHIL. ABRAHAMS
Fire Insurance
Fidelity and
Surety Bonds
Financial Agent
Conveyancer
Notary Public
ESTABLISHED 1897
Perfume ajid Toilet Requisites.
You will find all the leading lilies
imported and American makes at
Kellers' Drug Store. i ; , , ,