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Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
LANSING

The Austin High School is planning
to give an entertainment at Lansing
on Friday May 13. xIt will consist of
the best of the Athletic exhibition
as given in Austin in April. A strong
bunch of athletics will do some sensa-
tional feats of strength and agility on
the horizontal bars, to every ones
satisfaction, as we'll as some we'll exc
cuted tricks in tumbling. The pyra-
mid building alone will be worth going
miles to see. AS fitting climax that
inimltable little farce comedy "The
Mouse Trap" by w. D. Howells will
be given. This play is enacted by 7
boys who will appear in costumes made
for this occasion. They have spent
weeks in careful preparation and the
enthusiasm with which their efforts
were received at their first appearance
is sufficient guarantee of the excellence
of the performance. A number of
Austin people are planning to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Padelford and two
sons spent Sunday afternoon at H. B.
Roe's.
Mrs. Jennie Smith drove to Browns
dale Tuesday.
Ernest and Pearl VanHouse of
Austin were up Wednesday visiting
friends.
Mrs. NJ. E. Bowers came Friday to
spend Sunday with Mrs. H. b. Roe.
Mrs. Chas. Bowers, Mrs. Earl EWaye
and Mrs. c. R. Varco and son Lynn of
Austin visited friends here w ednesday.
Mr.. VIM Waye and Mrs. Earl Waye
of Austin were here visiting Friday.
Miss Laura Phillips arrived home
Saturday from South Dakota.
The entertainment given by the B.
Y. P. U. Of Blooming Prairie Friday
evening was first class and we'll attended.
Frank Dawes of Austin called on
friends Sunday.
Mrs. Tanner of Northfeld spent Sun
day with her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Cronon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Plumb and child
rem of St. Charles came Thursday and
spent Sunday with Mrs. F. w. Case.
The Ladies Aid will not meet Thurs
day afternoon of this week as announc-
ed but will meet week later.
Mesdames York kand Gillett. of
Brownsville spent Wednesday with
Mrs. j. H. Smith.
Miss Winnie O'Malley of Rose Creek
visited her friend Veta Weber the last
of the week.
George Beatty came up from Austin
Sunday for short VISIT
Mr.. Mcpherson visited the twin cities
Saturday and Sunday.
Art Enney and Oscar Jenkins spent
Sunday in Minneapolis and st. Paul.
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The cause Of the disaster. IA force Of

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the cause. Of the disaster. "a force Of
SO men were put to work constructing
a track OF about IS rods around the
wreck which was in running order by
four o'clock so the afternoon passenger
going west went through on time. The
work OF clearing away the debris has
been going on for a week and it will
take several days yet to finish.
Mrs. Joseph Srp living a mile south
of the village is dangerously sick with
pneumonia.
Sever Severson and son Hayward,
visited his father and mother Sunday.
Mrs. John Lightly is gaining right
along and can sit up several hours
every day.
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Key to the PnZZler.

ne! 10 tnc kuZZ1Cf.
No. 40.-Diamond: 1. P. 2. Bar. 8
Burin. 4. Paragon. 5. Right. 6. Not
Z. N.
No. 41.-A Familiar Proverb: "None
80 deaf as those who won't hear"
No. 42.-Subtractions: 1. Famine,
fame. 2. Sinister, sister. 8. Doing;
dog, 4. Minister, mister. 5. It-in,
crate, iterate. 6. Minute, mute. I.
Continent, content. 8. Wine, we. s.
joint tot. 10. Div-in-er, diver. H.
Imagine, image. II. loneliness
loveless. 13. Ruined, rued. a.
Shine, she.
No. 43-Charade: Cockscomb cocks
comb.
No. 4.-Hourglass: Centrals- -Consta.
ble. Crosswords- Proceed. 2. Roomy
8. Mince. 4. Ash. 5. Sty. s. Fag. z
Gable. 8. Colon. 9. Deceive.
No. 45.-Riddlemeree: Pumpkin pie.
No. 46.-Pronouns: There. Ever
(your.
No. 47.-Hidden Fish: Pike. Carp
Blue. Perch. #s=, ."3
No, 48.-Beheadments: Lode. Y-earn
BLACK. Bright. Brisk. Ghost. Hold
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RED STAR

" Ill OoAAOVoy oAu AduIv VI 1GOSo
Creek spent Sunday at D. L. Carter's.
George Kilgore has returned to his
home after working at Geo. Murphy's
during springs work. Will Fletcher
takes his place for the remainder of
the summer.
Miss Lena Fink was in Nevada a few
days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Carter we're Aus
tin callers Thursday.
Rural route No. 6, from Austin, runs
through here. The mail was delivered
for the first time May End. Route No.
2 from Lyle takes in the east side of
the district.
Mrs. Warren Padelford visited her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Baumgartel, a
few days last week.
Prof. Francis of Lyle was seen here
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Kellner and daugh-
ters of Mona spent the 9Th at L eek.
ler's.
A beautiful 18 inch bust of U. s. Grant
and Tolbertson's Night and Morn.
ing were purchased with one portion
of the prize money won at the School
Exhibit at St. Paul this winter. These
are three noted works and the children
feel that they have been fully repaid
for their efforts. They also add to the
attractiveness of our school room.
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ROSE CREEK

Mrs. VIM. e.. Marshall of Chester, Ia.,
is visiting relatives here.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. O. p. Rounce
Tuesday, May 3, a boy. Mother and
child are doing nicely.
The many friends of VIM. Mcbride
will be glad to learn of his good luck
in securing a position with Hunting &
Co. in NJ. O'Halleran's place.
Mr.. O'Holleran will leave here in
June for Austin where he has pur-
chased a half interest in Smiths Eleva-
tor.
Miss Tressa St. Clair of Austin spent
a few days with Mrs. John Mack.
Alfred Rutland of Austin was in town
Wednesday.
L. J. Phillips visited his son, Floyd a
couple of days last week.
VIM. Cronon of Lansing shipped in a
car of Montana potatoes last Friday
which he is selling at $3.50 per bushel.
Ihey are the nneSt we nave seen this
year.
P. Rooney has sold good many fruit
and shade trees around here the past
few days.
: Miss Cis O'Malley of Austin had a
Millinery sale at Keefe s. Co.'S Friday
and Saturday Of last week.
Miss Edith, accompanied by Winnie
O'Malley, spent Sunday with her folks
at Lansing. .&,- .:.Ar....-h i.
Mrs. VIM. Mcbride and family were
in Austin Saturday.
Charles O'Malley of Austin came
down Saturday night.
Mrs. Bell Varco and daughter, Mrs.
Kelsey Of Cass Lake, visited at Geo.
Halls Monday. n
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-. ~
LYLE:

Mr. Colbwin of Usage, Iowa, spent
Sunday at home of DR.. W. f. Cobb.
Mrs.. Bisbee and Miss Hart droye to
Austin last Saturday.
There will be a sociable this evening,
Wednesday, at the home of Rev. Bear.
tumble Jumbles will be presented at
the Opera House Friday.
The young men of Lyle will give a
dance Thursday evening at Peterson's
Hall. Gates orchestra will play.
A. 3. Wilder was in Austin last
Thursday.
Lyle and St. Ansgar met last Wednes-
day on the local diamond. The game
was exciting and interesting from
start to finish. Up to the last half of
the ninth inning the score was tie,
Lyle succeeded in getting two scores
after two men were out. The score
was 6 to in our favor.
Mesdames Albert and Frank Hartley
of Austin we're callers here last week
on business.
G. H. Decker of Austin was here last
week calling on friends.
Mesdames Murphy and Hughes were
in Austin Saturday.
Miss Lee expects to spend Sunday at
the home of her friend Miss Nettie
Hall of Austin.
Mesdames Ferris, johnson and
Shields were in Austin last week.
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OAKLAND

The fine rain of last week will bene-
fit small grain and pastures.
Supt. Latten visited the village
school Friday.
Alfred Hays was in Albert Lea on
business Saturday.
The For -get-me-not club will give a
dance at Woodman hall Wednesday
evening May 18th.
Frank Dawes of Austin shipped a
car of hogs from Oakland Wednesday.
Mrs. j. w. Baird visited in Albert
Lea couple of days last week.
Mrs. Emily Earl returned to her home
in Austin Wednesday after nursing
Mrs John Lightly two weeks.
Mildred Walker has been sick with
pleurisy for week, but is improving
now. DR.. Lewis is attending her.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryan
Wednesday morning son.
Fred Rettig is the recent owner of a
fine horse and buggy.
J. l.. Webber received three head of
blooded short horned cattle for breed
ing purposes, Friday.
John G. Howe the popular butter
maker: at the Banner Creamery and
Miss Ruby Parsons of Mankato were
married at the home of the bride Tues
day and came to Oakland the same
day and began housekeeping at once
in the groom's home near the creamery.
Fuller Mann and family are nicely
settled in the Gustavison house west of
Jones store.
John Roulston is very sick with
pneumonia at this writing.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
tist church will meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Geo. Bennett.
Mrs. Sarah Morgan of Austin visited
her son Frank and family over Sunday.
Joseph srp returned Friday morning
from Oklahoma where he had been to
attend the funeral of his daughter Mrs.
Mary Skinner. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Andrew of Austin
spent Sunday at Mr.. Walkers.
Fern Morgan is gaining from an
attack of congestion of the lungs. DR..
Kendrick treated her.
Early Tuesday morning May 3,
freight train No. II going west was
wrecked two miles east of Oakland.
Fourteen cars were ditched and bad
ly smashed to pieces scattering their
contents consisting of coal, lumber and
cement in all directions. Fortunately
no one was hurt. A broken wheel was
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GRAND MEADOW

Mr.. and Mrs. Taggert have moved
into the Rowell house which they have
recently purchased.
The school board has hired M. F.
Baker of Byron and Miss Olson of AL
den to teach in our village school the
coming year.
MI. Gender was in Dexter Friday.
Mrs. Williams and baby of Minot
arrived Friday and will visit relatives
here.
Mr.. Harmon of Kansas City former
ly of this village is making a'short Wis
it here.
The band played on the street Satur-
day night. They have made great i'm.
provement since being instructed by
Prof. Karl Hougan.
Twins were born to lMr. and Mis-.
VIM. Rice Friday, boy andia girl.
The foundation of the Myhre and
Hovda stores re.lbeing laid.
Mrs. Waffle of Dexter and:::Mrs. Cor
bett and daughter of Spring Valley Wis
tied their mother Mrs. Seabern Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Seabern and Mrs. Hudson and
daughter were guests Of Mrs. Waffle of
Dexter Friday.
About thirty of Mrs. Mary Seabern's
friends gave her surprise Wednesday
at her home. Flinch and crokinole
were played and refreshments were
served.
The M. E. Ladies Aid will give an
ice cream social Saturday afternoon
and evening in Mr.. Martins sample
room.
Mrs. Dugan has been quite sick the
past week at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Grimes.
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No. S1.-Hiddeu Birds.

The boy with awkward strides
mounted the platform and began his
speech.
Kin and kith rushed eagerly to the
bedside Of the dying millionaire.
His financial schemes in Dublin net
ted him nearly a million.
Desperate burglars usually rob in the
night.
Who is to go? Bobbie or I? O let
me!
know a hundred per share is par.
Rowan told me so.
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No. 56.-A Tea Party.
By prefXing T in each instance make
the following changes:
Change to perform into discretion.
Change a number into a sound.
Change a border into neat.
Change knock into snare.
Change anger into part Of wheel
Change pronoun into an adjective.
Change skill into sharp.
Change disorder into part Of an ami.
NAL.
Change whole into lofty.
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No. 67.-CuriOus Combinations.
Combine a kind of medicine and an
animal and have cushion used in old
en- times for riding
Combine fop and an animal and
have a flower.
Combine an animal and an animal
and have uncoined silver or gold.
Combine building and an animal
and have ten hundred thousand.
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A Wise PrecautiOn,

A Wise PrecautiOn.
I'm taking my umbrella. cause perhaps
it's going to rain;
heard my papa read it in the paper, just
as plain.
It said the indications were. for four an
twenty hours,
There'd be some local temperature an
stationary showers
-E. L. Sylvester in St. Nicholas.
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Notice to the Public,

My wife having left my home
hereby give notice to all concerned
that from date I will not be responsible
for any debts or obligations contracted
by her. WALLACE GILLoTT,
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No. 53.-OctagOns.

IL to 8. A county of southern Scot.
land. Ill to s. A range of hills in
Scotland.
IL. A swelling. 2. Unable to hear.
3. A prophet. 4. A train Of thoughts.
Ill. A riot. 2. Fierce. 3. Low. 4.
A claw.
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What part of closet and what part
Of a house are here represented?

No. 55.-Charade.
My FIRST is never in,
However oft you call;
To LAST don't go, or win
Or lose, twill take your all.
My TOTAL roams the forest glen
Far from the busy haunts of men.
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Very True,

very True.
"What happens when a mans tenn"
perature goes down as far as it can
go?'
Smart Scholar-He has cold feet,
ma'am.
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No. 5O.-Rhyminx Words.

No. 5O.-Iehyminx Words.
She cleared the rubbish with a -;
Was startled when She saw a.
Coiled up and saw it's rattle -.
With fear the little maid did -
And loudly called for brother -
Who a response did quickly
And killed the reptile for her -.
He said the rattle he would -,
Place in his hatband for head,
And not a rattle did he -!
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8, 81 / /
r PuzzLER= (
No. 49.-TrianHles.

IL. Distinguished 2. A bundle Of
twenty quires Of paper 3. To corrode.
4. A form Of to be. 5. A consonant. -
Ill. A minute particle. 2. A crust
which forms on metals. 8. A poisonous
reptile. 4. A pronoun 5. A consonant.
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No. 52.-Riddlc.

No. 52.-Riddlc.
BY the seashore one you'll find;
On your faithful steed and kind;
In the forest am seen
Tall and stately, fresh and green !;
When pursuit of hunter ends
And the stag his life defends.
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NO MONEY TAKEN FROM lNCURABLE CASES.

Dr.: Downing Successfully Treats All
Chronic and Nervous Diseases Of Men
and Women, Surgical Operations
And Diseases OF Eyes and Ears.
Special attention given to cases which have
been neglected or unskillfully treated. An hon
est opinion given in every case Hyour case is
i9curable you will be candidly told the truth.
Many cured after being pronounced incqrable.
Do not give up until you consult DR.. Down
ing, the most reliable and successful specialist
il il the treatment of all Chronic and Nervous
Diseases Of Men and Women. Consultation
private, confidential and free. A few words of
advice may be of great value to you and add
happy years to your life
DIR. Downing of Chicago, the most
reliable and successful specialist in the
treatment of obscure and delicate
chronic, private and nervous diseases
of men and women.
Will Visit Austin, Thursday, rlay
26. At Fox Hotel. Consultation Free
and Confidential.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10
Chamber of Commerce.

At the meeting last Friday the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Jas Fish; vice-president, Sam Blum; recording secretary, c. G. Debney; financial secretary, J. F. HieIscher; treasurer, Jss. Fish ST.
 It was decided to call a mass meeting this week to devise some method of bringing pressure to bear on members of the house of repre- sentatives, to support the wagon road bill.
 A letter was read from the dis. trict attorney regarding the license money paid by the wharves and saw mill. It will be held by the clerk until the court decides whether it shall be turned over to the town or the government.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10
Deserts On The Interior.

On the 3d instant sergeant Car rol, on duty at the Chistnchina station, deserted, taking with him the dogs of the department as we'll as the eommissary stores and a sled.
 He is supposed to have gone to join a trapping party located about 70 miles further north.
 The commanding officer at Fort Liscum offers a reward of $50 for his apprehension.
 The soldiers remaining in charge of the station are receiving supplies from Fish's mail station on the same river, until such time as SUD- plies can bs forwarded from the government stores at Copper Center
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10
IN TIE U. s. COMMISSIONERS COURT THIRD DIVISION, DISTRICT OF ALASKA.

IN THE '. s. COMMISSIONERS COURT THIRD DIVISION, DISTRICT OF ALASKA.
 COOK INLET PRECINCT. A. F. DAVIS. Plaintiff.
 vs. SummOna FRED SMITH, Defendant
 You are hereby required to appear in an ac- ton brought against you by the above named Plaintih. in the United States Commissioner ! Court. for the Precinct of Cook Inlet Third Division. District of Alaska, at Sunrise to an swer before said Commissioner. at his Ofifce at Sunrise, in said Precinct ard District the com plaint hted therein. within thirty days s-exclu- sive of the day of service-after the service on yon of th h summons.
 The said action s brought to obtain judg- nent against you to recover the sum of $i95 S5, Tor work and labor alleged to have been per formed by plaintiff for you on your mining claims in the Sunrise Mining District in said Precinct and District as a laborer. between the 5th day of April. 1900. and the 18th day ol September. 1900. and costs of suit, as more fully appears by the complaint on file herein, a copy of which is attached hereto.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to so appear and answer said com paint, ss above required. sand plaintiff will take judg- ment against you for the sum of $i9i.35, togetR- CT with the costs.
 Make legal service and due return hereof Given under my hand and seal of the above Court, this 18th day of November, I9O3
 H. H. HILDRETH,
 U. s. Commissioner GooDELL EDWARDS. Attorneys for Plaintiff First publication, March 10.
 Last publication April H
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10
The Ladies Bazaar

Has just received large line of Skirts, Waists, Silks, Velvets, Sat- ins, Children's and Ladies' Hose, and Ladies' Underwear, Mittens, Combs, Corsets, &c. Lace Neckwear and Chiffon Supporters, Lambs Wool Soles and Kid Gloves of every shade.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10

Place Hangs Paper.
 Sugar Cured Hams 1Sc pound at Valdez Market.
 Oscar Fish is prepared to con- tract freight to the Nizina.
 New corners buy your harness at the BYownell Hardware Store. FOR SALE-Horses, dogs and har- ness, all in good condition. See Bob Kelly.
 Dog Feed, cents per pound. It is COOKED and ready for use. Val deg Market.
 l have just received full line of Key West and domestic cigars. w. R. Hildreth.
 We have just received large as- sortment of the finest Haviland China and Cut Glass at Kern's.
 Jack Carol, who this winter made a speedy trip into the Shu- shitna country and returned, is now on his way in again. He came out to get seasons outfit, most of which has been forwarded along the trail, as Jack himself Ina. been under the weather. |
 Among the latest to decide on a trip to Fairbanks is lawyer F. NJ. Brown, with his son Harry. They will have two good dog teams that that have been trained by Harry, who is an expert in the business, and it is safe to say there is not a team on the trail that will equal them for speed.
 Solomon basin, across the bay from Valdez, will be thoroughly exploited this season. The Rain. bow Basin Mining X Development Co.,, which is back of the scheme will have the necessary boring and other machinery landed on the ground the latter part of thi: month. The company will send ur a number of men for tho work, as they are not sure of securing mer at Valdez who understand the busi. ness.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10
ECCC fresh from the ranch G00o 4Oc per dozen.
 Levy x GUARANTEED

She very pertly stepped into the City Marken and asked for yard of pork when Whitley just as pert ly handed her out three pigs feet.
 On Friday evening next at the Episcopal church Bishop Rowe will speak on his work in Alaska. All are invited.
 James Baker and J. B. Newcomh leave tomorrow for Slate creek. They will travel light, their outfit having been sent in.
 Charley Hand will early next week open a bakery and lunch room in the building lately occu- pied by Place, on Mckinley street. The room has been greatly enlarg- ''d and will be fitted up new.
 Suit has been entered by the Cop per River Drawing Co. against Joe Ward and Ray Blanchard, of the Horseshoe, to recover money claim ed 10 be due. The case is up before Judge Lyons today on q motion to dissolve the attachment on the property on the grounds that it is held under two prior mortgages.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10

Nugget Jewelry of all description at Kern's. Pool 5 cents a cue at the Key stone.
 Fine stationery-the latest, at Broadway Pharmacy.
 Quartz, placer, oil and home stead location notices at PRosPECTR office.
 w. R. Hildreth carries the larg- est stock of Cook Inlet snow shoes in Valdez. Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated Coffee is to be had at Temple x Doughorty's.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-03-10

VIC. Stull, Graduate optici.n. Place Paints.
 Snow Shoes, $500. W. Robert Hildreth.
 Veal sausage every Saturday City Market
 Military Hair Brushes at Broad way Pharmacy
 Bananas 30 cent. . dozen st the Candy Kitchen.
 Lowney's candies fresh, Broad way Pharmacy
 Souvenirs of all kinds for the folks at home. Kern.
 5O-cent French dinners are new departure at Wikidel's.
 Flesh homemade candy every day ct the Candy Kitchen.
 WANTED-Fur robe in good con- dition, apply Cash. this office.
 Lasge consignment of horse-sleds just received by A. l.. Levy < Co. FOR SALE-Folding bed and bureau. Inquire at ssswmill office. Ladies' and Misses Sweaters re- duced from $5 to $2.50 at Levy & Co.'S.
 Sunday evening Episcopal Church services have been changed from 7.30 to s PM.
 Arthur and G.o. McNeer left this week for Shushitns, to work the property located this spring.
 FOR RENT-The best storeroom in Valdez, cheap to permanent tenant. Inquire at Bank of Valdez. A pair of spectacles was found on the street, the owner can have the same by applying at this office.
 Ptarmlgan road house to let. Everything in good shape. Lease for year. Nell Doty, phone T
 An informal reception was ten dered the Bishop Tuesday after noon at the residence of Rev. Fay Tor.
 JAS. FISH, SR., licensed real es- tate agent, Mckinley st., Valdez. Telephone 13. Properties for sale or rent.
 Wellington coal $15 per ton or $1.25per sack, delivered. JIG. Mar tin, agent, or Copper River Dray- ing Go.
 FOR SALE-A small Columbia Graphophone with records. Price reasonable. Apply to Mrs. King horn.
 Flour, bacon and cereals are re- ported scarce on the Panama, but most other necessities ere selling at reasonable prices.
 The Dollar returned from Sew ard Saturday morning and left in few hours for Seattle, with half a dozen passengers from heye.
 The mushers travelling through the interior this season, are having sll the fresh meat they want. in the form of rabbits and ptarmigan.
 The semi-annual dues of mem- bers of the Chamber of Commerce are now due and the secretary will go around this week to make col lections-
 Ernie Wheat, who has been con- fined to the hospital for several weeks, as the result of an operation, is now able to be around and has resumed his duties at the Every thing to Wear store.
 Billy SouIe left town yesterday morning hound for Copper Center, with supplies for the store at that point. It will take Billy but . short while to get there, then he will return for more. It is the in- tention of the company to keep the best equipped store on ths trail at Copper Center.
 The Ladies' Guild of Valdez ten- dered a reception to Bishop Rowe on Tuesday evening last in the form of ! banquet. The spread was at WikMel's restaurant, which was especially decorated for the occasion The compliment was much enjoyed by all present.