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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-09
PRODUCE.

PRODUCE.
SALT-Prices car load lots-200 lbs
coarse T9c; $50 lbs coarse TIC; 100 lbs
c F 40c; 200 lbs c F SOC; 200 lbs 3 F
Table 9Oc to $1.15; 200 lbs Rock Cattle
$3.50.
DRY SALTED SIDES-10c.
BUTTER-29 to 81.
COFFEE-7 to 10c.
FLOUR-Straights $3.75 10 $3.50; 2nd
patents $3.50 to $500; full $40 to $3.50.
MOLASSES-S. House IA; New Or
leans Brights % to %; Porto Rico 90;
Cuba %.
SUGAR-Granulated $3.50; ". C. X.
No. ), $3.50; No. : $40; No. 9 $3.50; No.
LARD-CTierce Basis Pure 11Hc;
Compound s to SIC.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PEANUTS-North Carolina 65 to 7212;
Virginia so to 60; Spanish 65 to 20.
BEESWAX-25c.
CORN-65 to NJ.
CORN MEALS to 80.
EGGS-14c.
TURKEYS-16 to Is 2-3c per pound.
CHICKENS-Hens 20 to 40; roosters
20 to 40.
PORk-t5c per pound.
". C. BACON-Hams (old) 10 to 1ec;
hams (ReW) 1ZH2 10 I5c; shoulders ~ u
12c; sides 12kc.
SHINGLES-Per 1000; 5-inch saps
s.. 5-inch hearts. $3.50; 6-inch saps
$500; 6-inch hearts $500.
TIMBER
Per NJ feet-Extra milling. .s7.5GgS.50
Mill prime
Mill fair 81 5Og5.50
Common mill ..S4.00G4.5
Inferior to ..S3.50G4.O0
Saturday, June 6.
Receipts same day last year-none.
Receipts same day last year-S4 bales
The quotations posted at 4 o'clock to-
day at the exchange:
COTTON-Quiet.
Ordinary 91a
Good Ordinary ................ SA
Low Middling l02 ,
| Afiddling 1917
| Good Middling ID 15-16
Same day last year-SAc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-09
GRAIN AND PRONIsIONS.

Chicago, June 6.-The leading FIGURES
ranged as follows:
Open. High. Low Close
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-09

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-09

SALT-Prices car load lotS-2O0 lbs
coarse 79c; $50 lbs coarse TIC; 100 lbs
c F 40c; 200 lbs c F SOC; 200 lbs 3 +
Table 90c to S1.15; 200 lbs Rock Cattle
$3.50.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
CHAPEL-IONES.

At high noon Christmas day at
the residence of the groom's
father, Ed. w. E. Dougherty,
performed the ceremony that
united in marriage, Mr.. Alfred
Chapel and Miss Lucy Jones.
The groom is an ob1iging clerk
at Gelders, and the bride is one
of Fitzgerald's prettiest young
ladies. This young couple are
starting out on the matrimonial
sea quite early in life, neither be-
ing of age. They have the best
fishes of many friends, together
with the Enterprise, for success
and happiness.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
WALLER-RAY; JOHNSON--RAY.

wALLER-RAY;J oHNsoN--RAY.
Thursday evening, December
25th, about forty guests assem-
bled in response to invitations is
sued some two weeks ago, at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
art Ray, on north Lee street. to
witness the marriage of their two
pretty daughters, Miss Mamie
to Mr.. Fred Waller and Miss
Emma to Mr.. Guy C. Johnson.
The appointed hour was8 o'clock
and only a few minutes before
that time, after the brides had
been dainty gowned in
white, the minister, Rev. futile,
of the North Methodist church,
announced to the expecta mt
guests that as Christmas was
time for surprises and gift max
ing, he would init oduce to them,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Johnson, who
had been married some two
months before, and then in a
solemn and impressive ceremony
united the hearts of the other
young couple. Just how these
young people managed to keep SO
profound a secret, is beyond our
power of comprehension, but it
was not even known to the young
ladies' family, and was indeed. as
it was intended to be, Il Christ
mas surprise. Both of the grooms
hold ,ponsible positionswith the
En- re Mercantile Company,
az are steady deserving young
n en-, while the brides apc am ong
Fitzgerald's fairest daughters,
and the young men are to be con-
graduated upon winning the af-
fections of so worthy young la
dies.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
CHRIST MAS WEDDINGS.
GRAY-FOX.

At the home of the brides
mother on east Central avenue,
Thursday, December 25th, 1902,
Rev. Turner united in marriage
Mr.. Geo. Gray and Miss Alta Fox.
Mr.. Gray is one of Fitzgerald's
young and progressive livery
men and we extend to him our
congratulations, and wish for
them long, happy and prosper
Gus life.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02

Only few very intimate
friends of the family were pres.
cnt, and the ceremony was per-
formed in a beautiful and i'm
pressive style by Rev. A. L.
BLIZZARD.
The bride was avision of love-
llness in handsome brown
broad cloth travelling suit, while
the groom presented a distin-
guished appearance in a suita BILE
suit for the occasion.
The young couple i'm mediate1y
took the train for Savannah where
they spent few days, going
from there to Jacksonville, and
from the latter place to their fu-
ture home in St. Augustine.
The groom is prominent in
railroad circles, being passen ger
conductor from St. Augustine to
Miami, and enjoys the wcll-mer-
tied confidence of the travelling
public.
Miss Katie is we'll known in
social circles in the city, and
possesses all those amiable traits
of character so much admired by
the sterner sex.
May their lives have Just
enough cloud to form a beautiful
sunset.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
Notice.,
Or. c. A. H9l!zENDuHF, D. D. ).

After S o'clock, evenings, and
8 SUNDAY mornings I close my Of
fee, putting all instruments in
sterilizer, and patients calling
during those hours can not be
treated (accidaRts excepted).
J. H. Powell, M. D.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Spec
ialist.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02

Horses, buggies, harnc
constituting a complet
outfit for cash or on
approved security. al
10-31-tf ~
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02

Furnished rooms wi ~
IS; with fire s. 49,
Grant. Room lie al an.
Mr.. L. Q. TIL SCI 81
of the Central Cets II Ae
he is awake to line Palac "a. :
advertising I'll Vest Ia q
stock of grocer 1907 pasrans
Enterprise, in h h. ypir =
ersexceptional op vi
advertisers. We sEer aaii,oft
questioned his abi.S IGoA
ness man, but the ST. &
sion has impressed ~sKidn
ly. In the mean tim4 bot
him for fresh groceries mbngS Os
prices, prompt delivery. ng
A telegram was receive :
%Aednesdaynight announcOOrlaia
sad intelligence that Mr..
Nabb, of this place, was XII FER
Wednesday at Sheppard, b, q
county, by train. Hew; e..
led in cemetery near Wrs
particulars haveyet beenles
He leaves a wife and FIVE IA
rem. IS -OA
For SALE-Good 8 foonI Z !
and acres of land 1OOrodgS "
of city limits; 200 choice Is !,
trees in bearing; good bal. as -
other out houses blo1 ~,
Apply to DIV 7.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02

NIL. dIu mis-. ". y. LAWS nave
returned from a visit to Florida.
SO and not AZ is the phone
number for the wood Office.
Miss Anita Alison of Abbevi1le,
visited Mrs. H. G. Davis this
week.
Miss Bessie Harley returned
to school at Millidgeville, Tues
day.
Mr.. J. A. PARROTS beautiful
imitation stone cottage on south
Lee is nearing completion.
Mrs. Mingledorf left last week
for three weeks visit to rela-
wives in South Carolina.
. Mr.. ]. L. Googe returned on
Wednesday from North Carolina
where he spent the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Order are
now housekeeping in the Saund-
ers residence on Main street.
Capt. Friend has nice line of
Mrs. Browns shell work on sale
at his place next door to city hall.
Highest prices paid for all
scrap iron and metals in any
quality or quantity.
GEORGIA Dry GOODS Co.
Miss Jessie Branson of Wes-
leyan College spent several days
last week with her uncle, Mr.. D.
B. Null and family.
Mrs. E. A. Russell left yester-
day for her old home in Florida
to spend two or three months
while her husband is in Atlanta.
WANrED:-Good beef cattle.
The highest cash price paid. See
me before you sell. C. D. Pres
colt. If.
Mrs. J. O. Sheppard of Social
Circle is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. r. V. Bowen at Lula
vile.
Mr.. John Rish of Donalsonvi1le,
arrived in the city Monday to
spend a week visiting relatives
and looking after business inter-
ests.
Mrs. B. J. Reid returned this
week from a visit to home-folks
at Elmwood. Her sister, Miss
Lola Marchan accompanied her
and will spend awhile in the city.
For RENT;-To the right par
ty--two nice furnished rooms for
light housekeeping.
l.. BURKHART,
If West Central Ave.
Mr.. Marshall w. Martin, of
Dayton, O., is now editor in
chief of the Fitzgerald-what is
it? They have not yet announc-
ed the name but will probably do
so tomorrow.
Mr.. p. II. Russ and family
who for the past six months have
resided on west Pine street, re-
moved this week to the five-acre
tract recently purchased north OF
city.
Miss Dona James after spend
ing the holidays with her par.
ents will return to- Milledgeville
It3day, where she is attending
1.-The South Georgia Normal and
industrial College.
II. Il. 4..anon brought us on
Christmas day enough large ,lus.
cious and ripe Strawberries for
quite a dainty Christmas dish.
These berries were grown in the
open on his tract east Of the city.
Mrs. H. Hill of St. Paul, Mimi,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lydia
Walcott, which made the holiday
season exceedingly pleasant to
both of them as they had not
seen each other for 43 years.
Mrs. G. G. BoswortlA Of. Sa.
Iyannahs accompanied by Ter sis
-.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02

Mr.. ]. /. Campbell, proprietor
of the Feed Store, wants to adj
vertise in the Enterprise as soon
as there is sufficient 1ull in trade
to give him time to write his ad.
COUNTERS CH3AP:-The Ba-
zaar has full set of counters for
sale cheap, for cash.
Mr.. W. T. GOWN, whohas been
running the commissary at the
cotton factory since it started up
has sold out to Martin and Hen
dley.
Mr.. Thomas brought to our
office Tuesday morning a beauti-
full boquet of pinks and narcissus
from his hot house on Magnolia
street. They we're fine speci-
mems of those flowers, and dis
pensed their sweetness freely
during the day, n
Mr.. A. L. Sans accom- paied
by Miss Sadie, after spegding
the holidays with friends In the
city returnedto JacksoNNlc this
week. Mr.. Sans sta that
while Jacksonville is live
and progressive city was
slsonis. WEI say nes1ts
l Ii. its done, pSFoie ID IS !
upi'' fR,n, y. - Y
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
Por Sale cheep.

One IS H. P. boiler and j
One Is H. P. boiler and !
One II H. P. boiler and d
One 10 H. P. engine;
One 8 H. p. boiler and eng
wheels;
One 8 H. P. boiler and 6
engine;
One covered delivery WACO
One 26 H. P. French Bub
Call at the grist mil.
Grant Street.
L. c. PARNsA
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02

LII pal CAlS, AAOlls u1lO N1I Ss N4dI .
ion Dickson this week.
Col. D. B. Jay went up to Isaac
Tuesday and disposed of the
stock of general merchandise of
the 1saacs Trading Co., to Mar
tin and Hendley.
Most of the churches in the
city had Christmas trees and
other interesting exercises, dur
ing the holidays, thereby afford
ing the children great pleasure.
Uncle David Clements one of
Twins landmarks and best
known citizens, was in Fitzgerald
Tuesday and paid the Enterprise
sanctum a very pleasant business
call.
II. w. Coleman was up from
Ocilla Wednesday. He reports
that Ocilla will not only gain a
new road in 1903, but a new bank
will be organized early in the
year.
l will preach at New Union of
the Wright circuit the first Sum
day in January and Saturday be-
fore and at Pine Level on the
second Sunday and Saturday be-
fore. Everyone invited to be
present.
W. c. DAVIS.
Mr.. Ed Dempsey is in the city
after an absence of a year and
half in the oil fields of Texas
where he has been receiving lu-
crative wages. Like everybody
who has been away from Fitz|
gerald a few months he is I'M
pressed with the wonderful inn
provement here.
Hon. J. B. D. Paulk moved to
Fitzgerald Tuesday, and is now
at home in the large and comfor-
table Kirkland place on south
Main street, one of the best
homes in the county. The En-
terprise finds peculiar pleasure
i'll welcoming Mr.. Paulk and his
family to Fitzgerald.
Mr.. E. K. Nelson received a
telegram Wednesday announc-
ing the death of his sister, Miss
Nina, at her home in Canyon
Springs, Col, Tuesday night.
Miss Nina having resided in this
city several years has many
friends who will be grievd to
learn of her death.
Mr.. ]. H. Carey and wife of Ba-
tavia, ILL.,, are spending the whit
er in this city. Mr.. Carey owns
some lots on Lee street, for which
he paid, through DR.. Butcher,
S225 and Notwithstanding the
fact that he is offered a profit of
5000 for the lots, be refuses the
price and will build a splendid
residence on them.
Rev. A. L. BLIZZARD preached
his last sermon, as pastor of the
Baptist church Sunday evening
to good sized and attentive aud.
fence 1t was a splendid dis
course and displayed both the
ability and the character of the
speaker. Rev. BLIZZARD has many
friends in the city and it is with
genuine regret that they see him
go from this pulpit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Jay, ST.,
who have been at marlborough,
Ala, spent Christmas with Col.
D. B. Jay. They will go to I'm
ion Springs where Mr.. Jay has
several large builders contracts
that will require his attention for
several months. Mr.. Jay is one
of Fitzgerald's most enthusiasts.
tic citizens and expects to see
more wonderful improvement in
the colony within the next twelve
months than any year of its ex-
istcnce.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
BEIL---TWYAIAN.

One of the most notable we'd
dings of'the holidays was solem-
nized at the residencs u Dr. and
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-01-02
LOCAL NEWS.

Pull for Fitzgerald, or pull out.
Maj. M. BULGE returned from
Bolton, Tuesday.
Mr.. ]. Delaney left this week
for New York City.
Mrs. T. S. Price visited in
Waycross this week.
Mr.. J. A. Wisehart is quite i'll
at his HON e GU Sherman street.
Miss Rose Golding of Rockford,
ILL.,, is, spending the winter in
Fitzgerald.
Oysters at Central Meat Mar
ket all the time; IS cts per quart.
City Clerk J. H. Rountree
spent the holidays with home
folks in North Carolina.
Mr.. Thos. Harold the promi-
nent cotton merchant of Ameri-
Gus w3.i in the city Wednesday.
Stove wood 40c per cord; SOC
delivered. Phone 90.
Us = WILSON & MERCER.
Mrs. II. L. Walker and baby
returned Monday from a visit to
relatives in Arlington.
DR., e. A. Russell returned to
Atlanta Wednesday to resume
hisstudies in the medical college
A fresh arrival of fine uncolor-
ed Japan tea at Nj. II. Plopper's
also full line of fresh groceries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bigham, of Jack
Aonville, Fla, attended the Gray
~ Fox wedding Thursday the 25th.
Cleaning, dyeing and repairing
done by VIM. Goebler, Central
..Ave.4 east of Empire Store. If
Aand Mrs. Phil H. Harris
hQved from the Dempsey
ew home on Central
4 ~
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
RcadyTO Take Up HOmcStcadS
People Leaving Already For the Interior to Take Up Land. Many Farms Will Be
 Located.

land stretches back from the river in level benches, and the soil is a dark rich-looking loam. X good portion of the tract has been burned over the past season and could be cleared easily. There are some large trees, but the timber is mostly small. It is impossible to say how much good land there is in the Copper river valley. From my hurried trip I have no definite knowledge of the land except that along the trail, but from what I saw, and from the opinions of others that l met and talked to, there is certainly very large area in the Copper river valley that is all one could wish for in soil and exposure from the standpoint of the agricul- turist. People throughout this section quite generally believe that there is an agricultural future for the Copper river valley.
 At Copper Center MT. Davis, the proprietor of the hotel, showed me some grain that had been grown in the garden of q MT. Holman, who formerly was in the hotel busi- ness there, and who has settled on so acres oi land upon which the town is now built. Of this grain oats made a fine showing, theye being 5 feet 9 inches of straw, with well filled heads of fully matured grain- Rye stood 6 feet , inches high, but the grain though fully formed had been dama ged some what by the recent frosts. The wheat showed fine stand of tall strong straw, the grain being in much the same condition as that of the rye These grains were sown between the first and the midels of June, and would all have made excellent feed. 1 am told that seeding may begin here early in May, in which case spring rye and wheat will mature, and certainly fall wheat and rye, as. we'll as bar ley and oats, will mature perfectly. l also saw some gpains that were sown rather late in June by one of Captain AbercpombieS men from seed furnished by the Sitka experi- ment station They were similar to those grown in the gardsn of Mr. Holman as regards maturity"
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
A Sailor Teamster,

Jack is every inch a sailor, but when he quits the sea and under takes to drive horse over the trail he gets his terms somewhat mixed. He is working for the Chititu Development Co. Going into the interior his horse missed the trail and stepped into the deep snow. When assistance arrived he informed them that the horse had had quite stormy time pitching, heaving and rolling, but had now settled down to dead calm and if they would take hold of the rudder de'd manage the jib, and between them he thought they might get the hulk afioat. He found the jib boom hindrance and ordered one of the men to let go the main brace, while he, himself, tried to let go the foFestays but found that the blooming old hulk had his keel buried too deep in the snow. He finally succeeded in setting the tow adrift and turned the bow against the wind, hitched on to the tow and under a fair breeze went leisurely on his way up the trail. Explain ing to his neighbor how it hap. pened, he said: "A land-lubber coming down the course struck the horse amidships on the port side with the end of the boom of his sled, and the animal veered off a couple of points, which brought him broadside to the wind and over he went, and if we hadn't cut away all the rigging he never would have righted up."
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
Scarcity of Sea1s1ins.

According to London advices there will not he mere than twenty thousand sealskin sacuues available for the ladies "that must walk gay" in the world this year. The offerings of skins in this great sealskin part of the world. whence such a large amount of skins are shipped yearly, showed a shrinkage ct 5.OOO skins over the past year anu a considerable shrinkage over previous years. With cold weather in Europe causing a good demand and the short supply, the prices realized were good.
 The total number of skins offered was 61,2O6, against 63,9L3 last year. There may be few North west coast skins still to arrive, but with only a,700 Copper island skins to be sold in March next, a total deficiency of about 5000 against last year may be mentioned.
 Alaska-22,199 being half of 1901 catch (11,336), and half of 1902 catch (1O,s63), and 52O last year, 25,215. These were in good sound condition. This years catch being favorable in appear ance, commanded slightly better prices.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
The waySide Inn

WILSON, DAWSON & LITTLE. PRorRIrroRs.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
Can You Answer Them?

A club formed in Skagway for the purpose of studying Alaska history, published the following questions for consideration at one of their meetings. How many oi our best citizens can answer them off hand2
 1. Why was Alaska purchased hy the United States? What cabi- net officer was instrumental in bringing about the terms of pur- chase?
 ?. What influential members ot congress opposed this measure?
 3. In what year was the formal transfer made?" Who were the commissioners, and from what point did they sail?
 I. What does Gen. Rosseau say of the transaction?
 D. Who was govcrnor-general of Alaska at that time? Who was Czar?
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26

at the uncon of Copper River and the ROAD HOUSE Propector Supplies and centrslv o- cated Roaahouse and Supply P~t in r Copper River
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
Sues for Damages.

The Pacific Coast Company has libeled the steamer Georgia for $15,OW for damages sustained by the Valencia, February 24. The libelant claims the Georgia ran into the vessel in tue sound during a thick fog,
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26

That wheat was grown in Alaska by Russians century ago is prov en by the discovery of two old flour mills built by the subjects of the Czar. One of these have been dis coverd on Wood Island. in South eastern Alaska and the other in the interior The former mill has just been investigated by R. B. Taylor M the Smithsonian Institution. He says the old flour mill was built ny the RuSsins early in the last cen tury
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
CHURCHES SOCIETIES ETC.
J. H. Fielding,

: ENDEsvoR CoNG. CHURcH-Cor. Glacier Avenue and Hobart Street. Rev. D. w. Cram, Pastor. Rev. G. l.. Hosford, acting pastor. Services every Sunday at 1O:3O a. m. and s p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Christian En- deavor Society meets Sunday even- ing at : o'clock Melvin Dempsey, President.
 CHgRcE OF THE EppRANY-Cor. Glacier Avenue and Hobart Street. Services on Sunday at IT a. m. and s P. m. Rev. F. $. Tay- Tor, Rector.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26
Valdez -:- +7OuSe

Newly and Elegantly Furnished. First Glass Tn Every Particular. Best Heated House m Alaska. Office, Reading Room and Parlor in Con- nection- P. P. & N. Co. Office in Building T. S Telegraph Office next door. Half Block from Post-offee-
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26

You push the button and let me do the rest. Send your films or plates and 1 will finish them com plete and print copies as wanted. l.. c. Larsen, Photographer,
 Keystone Ave, Valdez.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26

Hall on Reser- vation Avenue, every Thursday evening at s o'clock. w. H. Crary, Ruling Spirit; Chas. G. Wulf, Keeper of Wa Wa.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs CLUB-W. A. Rystrom, Pres, w. E. Bouschor. Sec. Meets lst and 3d Monday of each month in club rooms over Shaw X Williams.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-26

ORDER OF ALASKA MoosE, Pioneer Tent No. 1. Meet in their own