egin the New Year

with a resolution to

have the best * * * * *

‘ teUJear a benjamin and you will have a good start.

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VALDEZ. ALASKA

City Ticket Offices. Chicago, Milwaukee A St. Raul Railway. 44) Hastings Si. West VANCOUVER. B. C.

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In the District Court for the Terri- tory of Alaska, Third Division.

In the Matter of the Annexation of Certain Territory to the Incorpor- ated Town of Valdez.—Order Set- ting Time for Hearing Petition and Giving Notice. A petition having been this day

presented to the court for the pur- pose of instituting the proceedings required by law for the annexation of territory to an incorporated town, said petition praying for the annex- ation of certain described territory to the incorporated town of Valdez, in the Territory of Alaska, Third divis- ion; and it appearing to the court that said petition Is signed by forty- eight qualified electors of said incor- porated town, the same being more than one-fifth of the number of votes cast at the last municipal election in said town, and by five actual resi-

I dents and owners of substantial prop- erty Interests in land in the territory proposed to be annexed and verified by two of the signers of said peti- tion; said petition setting forth the boundaries of the territory so pro- posed to be annexed to said town, ah having attached thereto a plat based upon an actual survey by a compe- tent surveyor, setting forth the lim- its and boundaries thereof by metes and bounds, and stating the number of inhabitants therein;

Therefore, it appearing to the court that said petition is in the form re- quired by law; it is ordered that said petition Ue heard and considered by the court on the 18th day of Febru- ary, 1914, at 10 o’clock a. m. of said day, at the court room of this court in Valdez, Alaska, if said day be a day of jurisdiction in said court, or if the same be not a day of jurisdiction, then said hearing shall be held on the first day of jurisdiction thereafter. It is further ordered that notice of such hearing be given by posting printed or typewritten copies of this order in three consplcuoous places within the limits of said Incorporated town of Valdez, and by posting such cop- ies in three Conspicuous places With- in the limits of the territory so pro- posed to he annexed tp, and included within thV limits of said incorporated town, and by bubtiifcififc a coby tff this order once a week In the y*Mjfc» Prospector, a newspaper of genera • circulation published nearest te said Incorporated town.

Done in open court at Valdez, Alaska, this 7th day at January, lilt

FRED. M. BROWN, Judge. First beducation January 10, 1014. Last i ualication February U, 101;.

MILLER'S OUTFIT SOON TO START

Will Take Large Amount of Supplies

to Slate Creek via the Govern-

ment Road.

I

Jack Miller, the well known mine

owner of Miller Gulc’; will take a

large outfit Into the mine this winter

Over the Valdez trail. This is eviden- ced in the return today of Doc Burns from Miller Gulch with a large bunch of sleds that he went after to use in

taking in the outfit. His instructions from Miller were that if the trail ov-

er the summ't was good he was to

bring the sleds to Valdez, otherwise

to take them to Chitina and haul the

outfit from there. Burns reports a good trip and the

trail in the very finest condition. He

made a quick trip from the mines o

here.

LOCAL BREVITIES.

Fresh eastern oysters at the Vai-

dez Cafe tf

Guy Banta will return to Galena Bay in the morning.

Better have your eyes examined by G. O. Iteinke at the Valdez Drug Co.

Examination free.

Matinee on Saturday for the chil-

dren, at the Orpheum.

Harvey’s Toggery are closing out

their complete line of dry goods and ladies’ furnishings. Now is the time to get real bargains. tt

J. L. Steele Is e xpected to return

from Land lock Bay tomorrow.

Woman will do washing, work by day or hour. Enquire ’phone 131

Crawford building.

Don’t forget the Surryhne dance to-

night at Eagle hall.

Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles at

the Valdez Cafe, after 7 p. m. tf

They are sure fine pictures at the Orpheum change tomorrow.

The St. Elias, the best place to stop ■n \aidez. t'.'can. warm outside

rooms and prices reasonable.

Don’t forget the Surryhne dance to-

night at Eagle hall.

Nugget jewelry made to order by (}. O. Reinke at the Valdez Drug Co.

Abe Bell will leave for th einterior after the arrival of the Mariposa.

The Valdez Electric Co. sells Mazda lamps. Telephone 57.

George Krau has bought the big J. H. Nugren Hotel, at Soap Lake, near

Seattle. The price is said Bo be

140,000.

FOUND—A fur neck piece at Lou- ie’s Cafe. Owner can have same by calling at the Prospector office, prov- ing property and paying for this ad- vertisement. tf

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the United States Commissioner’s Court, ex-officio Judge in Probate, Valdez precinct, Third Judicial Di- vision, Territory of Alaska. In the matter of the estate of Rob-

ert Martin, deceased. Notice to cred- | itors.

Notice is hereby given by the un-

dersigned, administrator of the estate of Robert Martin, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said estate, to ex- hibit them with the necessary vouch- j ers, within six (6) months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator at the office of C. E. Bunnell, at Valdez, Alaska, the feame being the place for the trans- tion of the business of said estate.

Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 13th day of January, 1914.

W. H. CASWELL, Administrator of the estate of Robert

Martin, deceased. Date of first publication Jan. 14. Dhtfe of last publication Feb. 11.

GET THE HABIT

Orpbeum ITlovks Every Evening

Bfe A BOOSTER

a. a nmm

Don’t miss the good pictures at the

Orpheuin tonight. Change tomorrow.

Cook wanted by Mrs. Carleton at Fort LiRcum; call or phone Mrs. Car- leton.

The B. F. M. is expected to leave for Port Wells this evening or tomor-

row.

G. O. Reinue, the watchmaker and

jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed.

The water in Solomon Gulch is very j low, as is customary at this time of the year.

The St. Klias, the best place to stop in Valdez. Clean, warm outside looms and prices reasonable.

The Katalla Queen, in command of

Tim Marquim, left for Ellamar at hoon today.

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver-

man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.

The bunkhouse at the Ellamar Mine

is said to one of the best in Alaska.

The building is steam heated.

The St. Eiias, the best place to stop in Valdez. Clean, warm outside rooms and prices reasonable.

W. B. llandcock, wh| has been in J charge of a shift at the Bonanza mine

is visiting his family at Boulder Bay.

Don’t forget the Surryhne dance to-

night at Eagle hall.

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver-

man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.

Don’t forget the meeting of the Pi-

oneers tonight at their hall. All

members requested to be present. E.

(}. Ames, secretary.

Sweet. Madge — I hear lie’s sweet on you.

Marjorie—Rather: He's good for two

pounds of candy every week.—Judge. Let Him Talk.

If you would learn a man's weak-

ness let him talk while you listen.—

Chicago News.

Aboard Ship. Steward—A inareonigram for you,

miss. Pretty Girl—Just ask them to

hold the wire.—New York Times.

The Morning After. Jokes are never as funny in the

morning as they are at 11:30 the night before.—Toledo Rlmle.

Something to Boast About. Nothing makes a woman happier

than to wheedle money away from a

stingy man.—Chicago Record.Ho~ild.

pEO. F. WHITE vl The Assayer

Assaying and Ore Testing

CORRECT RESULTS No More, No Less

VALDEZ, ALASKA

Valdez I/Odge No 168.

Free and Accepted Masons Regular Communications first Wednesday in

each month in McKinley Rail Visitors always welcome.

A. K. GRIGSBY. W. M. ('. C- Reynolds. Sec-

VALDEZ LOME NO. 6,1.O. O F

Meets every MonCAy at 8 0. in- in

ODD FELLOWS HALL Visiting Brothers especially invited

Wu. Thomas, n. o. P. S Hop™- h. c.. sec

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Dougherty & Ferguson GENERAL

MERCHANDISE The best groceries received

on every boat, Fresh vegetables, fruits

and nuts.

Valdez Electric Company The Consumers Organization

that has reduced the cost of electric light and pow- er in Valdez. — Send in youSr orders for connec- tions before January 1st.

Office in CopperfBlock

Phone 57

BEST PLAGE TO EAT MRS. ST. MARIE’S!

Crawford Building, oppoiite Tele- fphone Exchange.

i‘7 a in to 9 a m I.unch 12 m to I i> in I 6 to 1 p m

BOARD & ROOM $BO per Mo.

Go to the

ARCADE for quick, clean service.

RAKFRY IN connection DAIVLIM EVERYTHING GOOD

JACK CALLIN & CO

Ding, Dong! Hear that gong.

City Express Is Coming Along

We handle your baggage, trunks and grips, by day or

night. We meet all ships.

MILK—MILK—MILK Fresh Milk and Cream

VALDEZ DAIRY

Telephone orders to Phone 187

LAUNCH BRIGHTON -FOH-

PORT WELLS and Way Port*. 73

FOR SPECIAL TRIPS SEE CAPT. STAMEY

VALDEZIDOCK

PIONEER BARBER SHOP WM. OILLINEAU. Prop.

Tonsorial Parlor* Bat Appoint*^

BATH ROOM in Valdez.

Fin*, Large Tabs—Plenty Hot Water

CITY EXPRESS STORE Buy Anything

W Li Sell Everything.

LYNCH &SPENARD

LAUNCH IDA Leave* from Valdez dock for

SHOUP BAY and way point* at 10 a. m. Daily

W. J. CALLAGHAN.

THE PINZON CIGAR STORE DICK’S PLACE

Fine Line o^Cigan aid Tobacco; HFruitt. Nuti. Candies.

Card Room Sift Drink, si All Kind£

fl&up Hotel

wMdsmmmM Cable Office Hours

Week days 9 a. m. td 9 ft. m. Still days and holidays 9 to i# a. th.

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