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Douglas Island news., 1902-09-03

During rainy weather a drop of some thing in the nature of stimulant may prevent your taking a cold or your neighbours umbrella or any old thing. Ohman keeps a fine line of liquors.
 If you live at Treadwell and wish to subscribe for the News, you can do so at the Treadwen postoffice. Also, your paper can be delivered through the Treadwell postoffice, or by carrier.
 D.J. Milan has purchased the neat lit tie residence property of Conrad Hoer- Ter, in the north end of the city. Mir. and Mrs. Hoerler expect to take their departure for the States the last of the week
 When Gov. John G. Brady got to Se- attle, from his long trip to the North, he rounded up the Chamber of Com merce and set them straight on the question of territorial government for Alaska.
 A new furnace for the School House is expected on every boat that comes from the Sound, and when it arrives will bo immediately installed, The heating plant will be one of the best obtainable.
 Supt. Mackay, J. c. Finley, P. s. Ear ly, Frank Calhoun, and several others of the Yankee Cove delegation, are down this week while a force of work man are connecting up water power with the stamp mill.
 A new ailment known as crook neck has attacked some of the young ladies who often pass the Treadwell office. 1t is caused by rubbering at one of the good looking clerks. The iron shutters are said to affect a permanent cure.
 Mir. Chas Tappan, of TreadweH, left on the Spokane in response to tele- gram, announcing the serious illness of his mother. After his departure a second message arrived bearing the in- telligence that the lady was better.
 Monday was the first day of septem- Der; it was also Labor Day and, accord ing to the calender, new moon was scheduled to appear. All of these things coming at once were so confus- ing that the holiday passed unnoticed.
 Jordan & Bean, the popular proprie- tors of the Glory Hole, are exhibiting to their friends samples of some mighty fine looking ore brought down from their Berner's Bay property last week. Assays show that the rock is not decep tive and that the values are exception ally good.
 Friends of Adolph Anderson will be gratified to learn that he has fallen heir to valuable residence property in Port Angeles, Wash, by the will of Herman Westfall, deceased. Mr. An derson has been the victim of mum Der of affiictions, one of which nearly deprived him of his eyesight. He has borne up manfully, and the legacy is g timely aid.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-03
Painless extracting soc. Dr. Abrams.

HalnleSS e8CracIlng OOc. UT. AUFduS'
 Dr. Moore expects to receive in few days definite information in regard to the clean up on his Porcupine proper ty, which he has reason to believe will be very gratifying.
 On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week Kaufman Bros, of Juneau, are making a special display of their new Fall Millinery, and it is indeed dis play worthy of the name. A leading feature of the list of attractions is their shoy window, work of art. The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs Frank Bach, met with a severe accident few days ago. He fell from his high chair onto the stove, inficting burns upon his face and hands that were quite ser ious. However, at last accounts the little fellow was doing nicely.
 The reception last Wednesday even- ing at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Elmer E. Smith, in honor of Rev. Huhn, was largely attended The rooms were decorated with Alaskan flowers and fo- liage and a dainty lunch was served by the young ladies of the church.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Willis, who have been visiting their son R. J. Willis at Treadwel, took their departure on the Seattle for their home in San Francisco. They have a large circle of acquaintan- ces on Douglas Island who hope to again see their pleasant faces in Alas ka.
 You can get g krt gold crown for 1 S6 at Dr. Abrams.
 Last Monday MT. John Olds purch- ased the lot at the corner of Second and Franklin streets, in Juneau, for Silver Bow Lodge No. ?, l. O. O. F., con- sideration s2OO0. The Juneau Odd Eel lows will follow the example of their Douglas brothers and build hall of their own.
 Mir. J. W. Trame, of 5uneaN, editor Of the Record Miner, was a visitor on Douglas Island last Thursday. When the improvements going on in the city, such as the Odd Fellows Hall, Roene's big building, the new school house, the Greek church, etc., were pointed out to him, he expressed his astonishment at the progress made by the town since his last visit.
 In connection with the growth of Douglas is the all absorbing question of city wharf. Quite a number of the business men of the town have express ed their willingness to aid such an en- terprise. If we are ever to be of any consequence in the shipping business we will have to get in line with wharf facilities at least as good as those of our neighboring town. With this should come some special advantages to small boats and then Douglas will get the share of business that belongs to her.
 Bridge work, s6 tooth for only two weeks. pr. Abrams.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-03

J.B. Caro-, of Juneau, has gone to the Sound for short visit to the healing springs. He has been afflicted with a touch of rheumatism.
 Miss Katie Day, who has been faith ful employe at the Douglas City Cigar Factory for the past year, left on the Santa Ana for the States.
 We have it on good authority that work on the A. B. and Bessie mines will not be resumed until the mill is con nected up with the water power.
 The Henry Clay and Marguerite ci- gars, made by the Douglas City Cigar Factory, No. 147, are the real thing. Don't be fooled by cheap imitation.
 MARRIED, at the M. E. parsonage, on Tuesday, August 27th, Geo. 4. HoG- man and Miss Charlotte Bell Carmony, Rev. Barton officiating. Congratula- tions.
 The Juneau public school opened yesterday morning. They have six teachers and will 10 doubt bring the ideas of young America into the proper focus.
 The men of the Congregational church will give Bachelors Social on the evening of Nov. 17th. They will render their own programme and serve lunch.
 FOR RENT. Store building 24xSO feet. French plate glass front; fine, large show windows; everything mod ern and up to date. For particulars, see G. Roene.
 Feusi, the hardware man on Front street, has some special bargains in Saws, Planes, Braces, Drawing Knives, Squares, Hinges and Locks and Pocket Knives this week.
 The Lone Fisherman went back on the ferry run Sunday, having been thoroughly overhauled and supplied with new machinery. She now runs like a scared pup.
 The steamer Jupiter from the T liar bor Saltery was at Treadwell the first of the week having some extensive re- pairs made to her engines. Jack Bab- cock is her chief engineer.
 The boys at the Douglas Steam Laun- dry received the balance of their new machinery last week and have it in stalled. They are now ready for busi- ness, and they are doing it.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jerry Cashen and fami- ly left on the Dolphin for an extended visit with relatives and friends in Michigan. The News will keep them posted on Douglas happenings.
 A great convenience to the travelling public is the arrangement made by MT B. B. Smith, agent for the Alaska s. S Go. Parties leaving Douglas for points in the States, or even in the old coun try, can purchase through tickets over the most direct lines of railroad, and that at through rates, which at all | times is less than local.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-03

Peaches S1.15 per box at Weesners.
 Give the Old Tillicums cigar a trial.
 Smoke the Old Tillicums cigar. Clear Havana goods.
 You can't choose a better cigar than the Old Tillicums.
 Frank Vestal will occupy the James cottage onD and Fourth.
 Mir. D. J. Milan will depart for the Sound on the Cottage City.
 Townsman Gus Grundler will build a substantial residence near the Doug las Steam Laundry.
 The NJ. E. Sunday school will meet every Sabbath as usual. Mir. John Eng lund will be in charge.
 The Vernon Sisters arrived on She Dolphin to fill an engagement at the Douglas Opera House.
 The little daughter of Frank DodSon is recovering from a severe attack of neuralgia of the stomach.
 Dr. Garner, father of Mrs. E. B. Smith and Mrs. n. J. O'ConnOr, arrived in the city via the Dolphin.
 Mir Angus Mackay showed his good friendship for the News by dropping 8 into the meal tub this week.
 Mrs. F. M. James and children and Mrs. Laumeister will be passengers on the next Seattle for Douglas.
 The Dolphin arrived on last Sunday evening, having made the run from Se- attle in less than seventy hours.
 The Ladies League of the Congrega- tional church meets every Thursday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock in the church par lors.
 The Treadwell company has enclosed the office in armor plate, consisting of shutters and doors made of plate steel.
 The young people of the Island meet tonight at the Natatorium to organize musical and literary society. All are invited.
 Alderman A. Murray visited Juneau Monday D. m., and was visibly impress ed by the number of idle men on the streets.
 The discordant din made by chari vari party burdened the air for ar hour or so last Sunday evening. Nc lives were lost.
 Miss Volberg Anderson was in the city Monday, bidding her friends good bye, previous to her departure for hel home in Tacoma.
 The Treadwen Store has the largest and best assortment of Mems Ladies and Children's shoes in Alaska and tht prices are all right.
 MT. P. H. Fox is the lucky purchase of the fine business lot at the corner O 2nd and D street, formerly owned b! Mrs. " E. Williams.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-03
The Douglas Island News.
TIE ELocAL FIELD.
Red Top at Ohman's.

\ Ohman's Hall is on Third street. Tin and Granite Ware at Feusi's. Peaches s1.15 per box at Weesners. For all kinds of fruit go to Weesners. Give the Old Tillicpms cigar trial. For all kinds of fruit go to Weesners. Glory Hole for Family Wines, 31.5o gallon.
 Miss Catherine spiers is visiting in the city.
 Ragtime Kelly is back from the HoO- nah Hots.
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ. D. Dale are moving to Juneau.
 Smoke the Old Tnlicums cigar. Clear Havana goods.
 Dr. Damourette is again to be seen on our streets.
 You can't choose a better cigar than the Old Tillicums.
 The Santa Ana sailed South from this port yesterday.
 For Sewing machines, Stoves and Furniture see Feusi.
 Novelties in Ladies' Winter Waists at the Treadwell Store.
 First class new washing machines for s at Wortmau & Jensen's.
 Frank Calhoun will continue to read the great religious weekly.
 Rev. and Mrs. N. G. B. Barton left on the Dolphin for the States.
 Family Wines of all kinds at the Glory Hole, S1.5o per gallon.
 Don't miss the special sale at Lind strom's for the next 10 days.
 Sewing machines for rent at S2.5O per month, at Charlie Wortman's.
 New Dress Goods arriving on every boat for the Treadwell Store.
 The school house roof is completed and the rustic is nearly all on.
 WE. AIdrich gave us lift on sub scription the first of the month.
 Miss Ida Olson left on the Dolphin yesterday morning for the States. Mir. wm. KelIy's children. who have both been quite sick, are improving. Mir. and Mrs. R. m. Laughlin made short call at the News office yesterday. Rudolph Troll will leave this week for short sojourn at Hoonah Springs. Homer Donaghey returned the first of the week from Hoonah Hot Springs. Say, John Frame, what's become of the Record Miner? Have you cut us off?
 The very latest in Ladies' Spring and Summer Waists at the Treadwen Store.
 Mrs. Gale and Mrs. Larew and child ren left on the Santa Ana for the Sound.
 Mrs. Rosanoff and daughter Wanda were South bound passengers on the Seattle.
 When you want a fancy drink go to the Glory Hole and call for Apricot Brandy.
 S. N. Harvie is the Master Mechanic in the construction of Mir. Uren's new building.
 BORN, Sunday, August 31st, to MT, and Mrs. Martin Olson, boy. All we'll and happy.
 Fred Henson and Everett Weesner are recent acquisitions to the city fire department.
 Graham's Hand Made Sour Mash Whiskey is now for sale at the Glory Hole. Try it.
 A pretty cross, tipped with gold, has been erected over the entrance to the Greek church.
 VIII. McBlaine returned to the Is land on the Dolphin from a visit to Sound points.
 Mrs. John Morrow and her brother Oliver Anderson, returned from Hoo nah last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14


The holidays are over aid W. hope every
body had q merry Xmas and Happy New
Year. We have just closed q very prosperous
year. Our bu~iss:ss more than doubled any
prcyi GUS year We thank The put2lic for their
4 berai patronage in helping Us build upthe
largest millinery and shoe business ~ Jeffer-
son Co We viii make u special effort this
year to sill Tthur increase onr business by
Giving our Gus timers ouly first Glass shoes
NJ the right prices We are giving Che best
shoes that money can bny al the prices we isk.
We give strict guarantee on all Of our shoes
1900 and up. We guarantee all Of our mems
and Ladies II % shoes TO DC solid throughout
We hayc only been III the shoe busincs u little
over year. AMI we have now one Ut the Lar
gest Shoe Stores in jefferson 70. Our bool
trade has run far beg ond our expectations. =
We had 10 dur licate all uf our fall purchases
on boots and shoes. Our rubber shoes and
boots are all new stock. big item to be CON
sidered 10 buying rubUcrs, VIC have bis
stock OF ribbons, all widths and prices, ~ y
80 per cent. lees than you pay elsewhere
JAcoB ". CooFMAN. Racket store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

40 mems suits, dark co!ors. worth
from $50 10 800, size 80 TO AZ
2.50. ),
Is mems suits, dark eo'ors, and
black and blue. worth from 6oo 70
s 40, size SO to IA, 40.
CT men suits, dark colors, ano black
and blue. worth from 900 to 1921
size 1910 A, 700.
AZ boys long pants suits with vests
size Is TO 10 years old. %.
rs boys long pants suits and vests
size 14to 10 years cid, worth up 70
1000, 5.75.
200 little boys suits ranging in price
up to coo at about half price
% blue and black kcrsey overcoats
for men, 35 to AZ sizes, 800.
~ GRAY raglan overcoats with Guns US
and slashed pockets, worth 500
now 400.
Broken lots of fine overcoats, all SIZES
from 81 to A, worth up to 20 90
at your own price.
30 dozen heavy knee pants for boys
from l5c pair to the best.
as pair mems fancy worsted pants
worth l.50, all sizes, now zoe.
Small lots of very fine all wool pants
worth up TO 6 90 at very low prices
All qualities OF corduroy pants q
reduced prices for men and boys
l25 pairs mems 100 shoes, all sizes
plain and tip, Ito.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

Broken lots of ladies', boys and
girls shoes, not space to mention,
prices lower than cost.
$50 mems hats, all shapes, colors and
sizes, at lower price than you have
ever heard.
Meu's LOO stiff bosom shirts, good
patterns, perfect fitting, Coo.
Mems 60 and Toe. stiff bosom shirts,
good patterns. all sizes, 42c.
Mems dress, driving and heavy
working gloves from 20 up to 80.
25 ladies' jackets. this years style.
Z length, worth from 800 to 1000 !;
will sell from 2.75 to $50
5 ladies' extra long fine kersey coats
full satin lined, very fine. 1900,
now $50.
rs ladies' capes. fine plush and cloth,
manufacturer samples, worth
from 5 800 to 1900, now LOO to
800.
A few very fne eoIlarettcs and hoas
from l.23 up to 4.i3, worth BOZ
| to 10 90.
| Is children 5 coats, worth from 200
/ to 8 90, your choice for 100 ane
IL 90, age 4 years 20 10.
Is dozen boys and mems heavy
winter caps. all sizes, zoe.
! % ladies' dress and Walking skirts.
black and grey. extra good qual't,
LIS up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14
OFT Bros.
Local Miscellany.

Red sea oil at Dalgarns.
Japanese china at chas. w. Browns
Loose shredded cocoanut at Dalgarn's.
Two houses for rent, by Mrs. 6. A.
Diehl.
Tallow and beeswax bought by r. D..
Shugert.
a. G. Wynkoop sells farms and town
properties.
Go to Dalgarn' S for heavy duck coats,
gum-lined.
Cottons. cambrics, sheetings. &c. at
Palmbaums
Independent Fire Company Fair Feb.
II, 10 and II.
If you want to sell your farm put 1t in
A. G. Wynkoop's hands.
New table linens and towels, large as
sortment, at Palnbaums.
Dwelling houses in Charles Town for
rent. Apply to Chew & Norris.
For fine stationery, perfumeries- toilet
articles. ETC.. go to Neills drug store.
Read Burns & Shugerts clearing sale
adv, OF shoes. coats, remnants, &C., &c.
$4,000 to loan on real estate, IN sums
tosuit. A. G. Wynkoop. Real Estate Agt.
Prescriptions carefully compounded by
acompetent druggist at Neill's drug store
f,t+ d $50 ,-e aeea1,tr fot Nfo1ar Steam
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

Prices reduced ii blankets and com
forts. At Palnlbaums.
New assortment 1T smbroideries and
laces received at Palmhaums
MI 6. II. Thompson. near Millville.
viii have sale Of Personal Property next
month.
A very Enjoyable party was gwen ct
the residence Of Nj. W. Gore Friday
night last
A thorough line Of choice fruits and
fancy candies on hand At all times at the
Jefferson Bargain House.
Wanted "a good cook (wAife) for
Hotel Good wages to the right farty.
Apply at this Office.
Councilman c. NJ Hough received
from his brother in Texas as Christmas
present a very handsome cowboy watch
chain.
Mr.. Lewis Alhin sprained aud other
wise injured his ankle in stepping upon a
stone, out at the home ofshis father, last
Sunday.
Mr. John Watson. near Middleway,
will have sale of Stock and Farming
Implements on Tuesday, March II. Ad-
vertisement later.
Mr.. Bates Watson, near Leetown. will
have a sale Of Stock and Farming I'm
plements on Tuesday. March IS, Ad-
vertisement later.
Highest price paid for beef and horse
hides. calfskins, sheep skins. muskrat.
skunk, fox. o'possum, coon and other
skins, at r. D. Shugert's.
OFT Bros are now agents for the Monon
Steam Laundry. Basket shipped We'd
nesday morning work returned Satur-
day. Terms strictly cash.
Messrs. Washington & Alexander have
our thanks for an assortment of fine cal
endars that Of the firms own being an
especially choice piece Of art.
Recent damage BY fire TO the properties
Of Mrs. Martha E. Burns and Miss A. B.
Gallaher has been promptly paid by A.
| G. Wynkoop's insurance companies.
Go to S.. S. Dalgarn's for the finest
raisins, currans, citron, prunes, evapo-
rated apples, dried peaches, lemons, ex-
tracts, and large assortment Of nuts.
Mr.. Lee H. Howell and Miss Weaver
Goens, both of this county. were married
December 20. by Rev DR.. S. K. Cox, at
the Methodist Parsonage in this place.
Aunt Lettie Brown. a well-known
and highly esteemed colored woman of
this place. celebrated her 9ad birthday
anniversary last Saturday, and is still
hale and hearty.
| Go to Hooff's, west room in the National
Bank building, for fresh groceries. Stock
| just in. Country produce taken in ex-
change for goods. Purchases delivered
/ free to all parts of town.
| Mr., w. H. H. Roper has sold the hick-
orv on his farm at Cattail to Mr.. Thomas
Frazier. and Mr.. Harry Z. Munday has
purchased of Mr.. john T. Colston tract
Of timber adjacent to the Norfolk and
Western railroad.
Master Francis Yates Wynnkoop re
ceived as a Christmas present from his
/ relative and godfather, Rev, F. K
Aglionby, of Christ Church, London,
very handsome illustrated copy Of thu
| Bible something that he will no doub
! NioiIy prize
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

Mr.. r. c. Grove. recent purchaser of
the drug store formerly owned by DR..
John P. Bishop. is a graduate pharma-
cist and experienced druggist: He is,
moreover, a native Of Jefferson and a
gentleman Of pleasant address, and we
are pleased to welcome him 70 our town.
BY advertisement in this issue Mr.. Grove
invites attention to scme specialties at
remarkably low prices. which will be
found worthy of attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14
AT the last regular meeting of Jeiferso

At the last regular meeting of Jefferson
Lodge, No. 100. !. o. O. f.. OF Shenandoah
junction the folio aingofiicers were installed
and appointed: II. 9. Myers, n. g.; r. n.
Hausenfiuck. Voc. w. Myers. Secy.; 7.
10. Link, Treas; j. NJ Small wood. Il. s. N.
G.; J. e. Willingham, l. $. n. G.; +. 7.
osbourn, Warden; j L Creamer. X. $. s
Ed. w. Myers, l.. s. 81; G. N snyder, o. CT;
J. B. Furtney, /. G.; w. Al. Morris, Conduc-
Tor; II. NJ. Hill, r. s. v. Gil. W. De Jar.
nette S. S. v. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14
RUBBER GOODS.

Mems best quality fcIs boots worth q 60, Gov
Men,, K lest quality rubb boots worth ss25
ssn rs 5est quality rubber shoes % and 75e.
Ladies' die test quality rubber shoes Sos. now
Misses beet quality rubber shoes 45c. ow BE.
Most Of these goods are made by the Boston
Rubber Company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

Mr.. Albert L Moore who recently sold
bis farm near Mechanicstown has purchased
farm Of 100 acres we'll improved with barn.
dwelling house and fine orchard Of IS
acres in bearing in Warren county, Va, a
little more than mile from Front Royal
on the Southern railroad. He has also
bought handsome residence property in
Front Royal whence he will move bis fami
ly in the spring Mr.. Moore. we are glad to
note expects to remain here to go into busi-
ness. Advocate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

Five years ago modest wayoday we stand at
the TOP Towns store we realize tha'
we could this immense success without the patronage
of The you below list OF articles that we VIII sci
os of bem far below Look this list carefully
and YOU will every article genuine bargain and VIII pay
YOU buy years Some lots very small ana
We would advise early call want to be sure to get every
thing advertised
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

White Lily flour sold only by $. H.
Lands.
Worsted waistings. a new lot just in.
See at S. H, Lands.
Ladies', children's and mems hand
kerchiefs, cheap and good, at Lands.
Oranges, lemons, grapes. nuts Of all
kinds. candies, &c. SEC 5. H. Lands.
Dates. figs, raisins, currants, leghorn
citron, and peaches, aF2les. pears. See
at S. H. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14
Mrs. CHAs n COLEMAN, Sec ".


There will be special meeting Of
Stonewall Jackson Camp. y. S. 6. ", on
Monday night. Jan. 20, at 7 o'clock. and
the camp will attend the Lee-Jackson
birthday celebrationin body. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
CLAYTON T.. HAINEs, Adiutant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14
FOR SALE.

Two Jefferson county farms. located
about miles from Charles Town, w.
Va, miles from Ripon station on N. &
w. R'y., and 5 miles from Berryville.
Va.
One contains 500 acres, and IS located
on east side of Shenandoah river, and the
other 400 acres, on west side.
For particulars call on Or address
MooKE & MOORE,
IA. Charles Towa, w. Va,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14
CLAYTON Z. HAINEs, Adiutant

Bishop and Mrs. W. L. Gravatt were
called 10 Richmond last week on account
of the critical lines of Mr.. Bernard Pey-
ton, brother Of Mrs Gfayatt, who has
since died, Mr.. Pevton has been fire.
quent visitor to Charles Town, and was
well and favorably known here. He
leaves widow and FIVE children. Mrs
Gravatt and her relatives have general
and sincere sympathy in their deep Attic
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-01-14

A kitchen adjoining the dwelling house Of
Mr.. W. w. Everhart. near Middleway. was
destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon.
Prompt work on the part of neighbors
saved the main dwelling house.