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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
A Cup of Coffee.

As matter of fact, the secret of good after dinner coffee is merely strength-say q tablespoonful to each cup. The true test of coffee making is not after dinner coffee. but the ma tutinal pot. The French, as a rule, make eXecrable cafe au lait. not 10 mention their perverted taste for tEe bitterness imparted by chicory. The best coffee I've found (and make it every morning myself, is in Germany. Austria. the United States and the South American republics. The secret of it lies neither in boiling nor per collation. (which is the better method never can be settledl. but in using lots of coffee The average English cook expects q tablespoonful of ground cof- fee to produce as much liquid as the same quantity of tea.-Brazilian in London Opinion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
The Prospector office for Job work.
Summons By Publication
In the District Court for the TeI

In the District Court for the Terri
 tory of Alaska. Third Division.
 J. l.. Reed, plaintiff, vs. Fri Thomp- son and NJ. A. Ellis, defendants Mo- S-49. Summons by Publication.
 The President of the United States of America, greeting: To Fri Thomp- son, the above named defendant: You are hereby summoned to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, in the Third Division, at Valdez, within thirty days after the completion of the publication of this summons against you, to-Wit: within thirty days after the 18th day of Ap- Til, 1915. and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff, filed in the clerks office of the above entitled court; and unless you so appear and answer or otherwise plead the plain tiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint, to-wit: decree subjecting to the lien of certain judgments duly docket ed in the above entitled court, in fla vor of the plaintiff and the said de- fendant Fri Thompson. on the Battle AK placer mining claim, in Cook Inlet Precinct, Territory of Alaska, and or dering that the same be sold to satis- fly said judgments.
 This summons is served on you by publication thereof, pursuant to an order duly made and entered by the above entitled court, on the Sth day of March, 1915, which publication was directed to be made once week for six consecutive weeks.
 Witness the Honorable Fred. M. Brown, judge of said Court, this Sth day of March, 1915.
 (SeaD ARTHUR LANG, Clerk of the District Court. By CHAS. A. HAND. Deputy. Date of first publication March S, 1915.
 Date of last publication April 19, 1915
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Notice To Creditors.

In the Commissioners Court for the
 Territory of Alaska. Third Divis-
 ion. At Valdez. In Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of w. H. Blackwell, deceased.-Notice to Creditors.
 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned has been regularly appoint ed as the executrix of the estate of w. H. Blackwell, deceased, and cred itors and all other persons, having claims against said estate, are here by notified to exhibit the same to me, together with the necessary proof thereof, at my place of business a. Valdez, Alaska, within six months af- ter the first publication of this no tice, the same being the place for the transaction of all business in connec- tion with said estate. Dated at Val deg, Alaska, this 18th day of Febru- ary, 1915. ----
 MRS, w. H. BLACKWELL, Executrix of the estate of w. Il.
 Blackwell, deceased.
 Date of first publication Feb. 16, 1915. Date of last publication March l6,
 1915.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
NATIVE INNS IN JAPAN.
Where You Shed Your Shoes Before
 Goinq to Your Room.

1OIUA " roht ENVOus
 The entrance to native inns in Ja- pan is most always q roofed vestibule with well trodden earthen floor backed by q raised platform about twenty inches high. forming at once a seat and the outer extension of the first floor.
 A scattered line of shoes. sandals and geta belonging to the guests usually lie along it, and at one side is cupboard where umbrellas and footgear are de posted. A big drop octagon clock on the wall. q low desk, q hibachi and q pile of cushions generally complete the office equipment.
 The travellers jinriki customarily de posits him ill the vestibule.>at the edge of the platform. beneath the overhanS of the roof Shouts of 70 Kyaku san Honorable visitor) apprise the master and the maids that guest is arriving and all hurry forward to receive him. uttering cries of welcome and lowing glossy black heads to the floor.
 As the traveller sits on the platform q servant removes his shoes and others divest him of his wraps. Shoes are seldom cleaned. and if they be wet or muddy they are left untouched, Ha- bitual frequenters of inns often pro- vide themselves with foot coverings to slip over shoes and thus be able to wear them to the apartment. Without them one must don the heelless slip pers furnished or go to ones room un- shod.--kansas City Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Her ConoratuIations.

An Evanston lady was telling the other day about rather luSubriouS aunt who seemed to see everything through blue spectacles. Her greatest pleasure in life was in attending fu- nerals, and in case of a friends illness she would console the patient with gloomy forebodings and with tales of others who had met untimely deaths through similar aftiictions.
 Her sister. who. though in good health. was by no means young. was celebrating her birthday. and it fell to the melancholy one to send congratu- lations.
 My dearest sister," she wrote. you have passed another milestone in lifes journey. Do you realize that you are year nearer the grave? wish you many happy returns of the day."-Chi- cago Inter Ocean.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
TWO HUSBANDS.
A Humorous View of the English and
 American Business Brands.

American Business Brands.
 In the American Magazine James Montgomery Flagg writes humorously about husbands. Following is an eX- tract from what he has to say about the American business husband:
 This animal is very popular and justly SO He comes in a variety of colors. white, tan. deep red, mottlcd. brown. and sometimes green. The white variety is generally desired There is no animal known that will take the amount of abuse and neglect that this one does, and still be devot ed and affectionate. Hence his popu larity. They are limited in intelligence their one thought being the collecting of money. They will thrive on almost anythinS-scraps at the table. few hot words or anything lying around the room chat comes handy"
 Of the English husband he says:
 "The march of the centuries has made no change in this sturdy animal Their love of hunting and killing is perhaps their most endearing quality. They will never distress you by con- ing home bleeding or mangled as they do not attack animals of their own size. They will eat anything except real food properly cooked. This is technically known as patriotism. Fan ciers in England claim preposterous human qualities for them. but this may be laid down to native enthus- asm.
 "Applications of arnica are excel lent for bruises"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
"Full Many a Flower"

Aunt Lindy had brought around her three grandchildren for her mistress to see. The three little darkies. in cali co smocks. stood squirming in line while Lindy proudly surveyed them.
 What are their names. Lindy?" her mistress asked.
 "Dey's name after flowers. ma'am. An name 'em. De bigges' ones name Gladiola. De nex' one. she name Heli- otrope."
 ''Those are very pretty" her mis- tress said. What is the littlest one named?'
 "she name Arthuhcial. ma'am."- New York Post.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Notice of Special Meeting of the Stockholders of the Valdez Electric Company.

Notice is hereby given that a spec ial meeting of the stockholders of the Valdez Electric Company, will be in he town of Valdez, Alaska, on Thursday, the 22nd day of April, 1915, at the hour of 2 o'clock, in the after noon of said day, for the purpose of considering the question of increasing the capital stock of said company, from it's present capitalization, name ly twenty-five thousand dollars, d. viied into twenty-five hundred shares of the par value of ten dollars each, to the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, which shall be divided into one hundred thousand snares of the par value of one dollar each. Also authorizing the company to amend It's articles of incorporation, so that It's indebtedness may be increased to a sum not to exceed fifty thousand dol lars, with full power to issue bonds in payment of all of it's indebted ness, and to mortgage or otherwise hypothecate it's property or any part thereof, for the purpose of securing such indebtedness. Also authorizing the company to amend it's articles of incorporation, so that it may acquire by purchase or otherwise water rights, water power, and the lands incident al thereto, and that 1t may reduce the number of it's directors from seven to three.
 And you are hereby notified to be present at said meeting either in per son, or by your regularly authorized proxy or attorney in fact for the pur- pose of considering said questions.
 This notice is hereby served on you by publication thereof, in the Valdez Daily Prospector, newspaper published at Valdez, Alaska, which Is the principal place of business of said company. Said notice will be published in said newspaper for eight consecutive weeks. beginning with the issue of February 24th, 1915, and end ing with the issue of April 21st. 1915. Witness our hands as directors of said company, this 23rd day of Feb ruary, 1915.
 F. M. BOYLE,
 B. B. RITCHIE,
 w. M. FINICAL,
 GEO. J. LOVE,
 Directors.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Strained.

They were discussing Bessie's we'd ding.
 Usually 1t is the bridegroom who Is nervous. while the bride is self pos, sessed." commented one of the brides maids. but Bessie's voice sounded as though she were frightened. 1t sound ed rather strained"
 ''Oh, there's reason for that" ex- plained one of the ushers. You see. she was talking through her veil!'- Lippincott's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
And to Spare.

Mrs. Alden has five children. If there were seven more. how many children would Mrs. Alden have?"
 Several hands were raised.
 Anna may tell us." said teacher. How many children would she have, Anna?"
 "Enough. ."-New York Post
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Didn't Get lt.

"So you demanded an apology. Well. and what happened"
 ''The supply wasn't equal to the de mand." "-Roston Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
The Last Word,

"l wouldn't mind my wife's having the last word." said Mir. Henpeck. "lf she would only hurry up and get to itw-Tippincott's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Another Surprise.

Cholly-And was my present sur prise to your sister: Willie--You bet. Sis said she never thought you'd send her anything so cheap. Boston Trans cript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Too Cheap.

"Majoiica pitcher brings $655 in sale." read Mrs. Fan.
 "Huh! sneered Mir. Fan. He can't be much of player."-Bunalo Ex- press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
lonu Minded.

Don't you enjoy hearing your wife discuss questions of the hour?"
 "When Henrietta discusses any thing" replied Mir Meekton. lit is not @ question of the hour. It is d ques- tion of several hours."-Washington Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16

Manners carry the world for . mo. mept. character for all ume.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16

The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man-Greg- QEy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16
Somebody
 With M0neu

always has been found to back" a good plan, a good idea, a good busi- ness venture or a good mining prospect-other-l wise a good many of to7s days successful busines4 enterprises would still b9. mere dreams. E
 Advertising has brought about a majority of th
 introductions of the maj. with the idea, the ma
 with a prospect or bus .a ness to the man with t ;. dollar. keA
 ADVERTISE lN T(sss PR0SREcTCR F0R sULTS. {.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16

The Prospector office for job worx.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-16

Imported Japanese pasxetl des Drug ce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25

to appear in Chicago, where he.was
to have married Miss Marguerite
Hough of Greenfield, o., although he
LETT here about month ago. has. sled
to a. statewide hunt for the Rev..
E. Brokaw Of the Methodist church
here.
Presiding Elder Irish has traced
the missing man as far as Chippe
va Falls Wher, e he had cashed a
check for 81 900 at one OF the banks
The church authorities have no ex-
PLANTATION to offer. but that he had
cen in poor health. 1t is feared. that
he has fallen a victim Of the.t thugs
in Chicago.
The bride has had no word from
the pastor since he left here. In
his last letter he wrote tenderly and
of the home he was fitting up for
her. 1t is understood Miss Hough
has been on the verge OF nervous
breakdown as a result Of gossip
about rival.
The pastor is the son Of Rev. l..
A. Brokaw of CircIeyille, o.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
ARPIN

Dr. Moffatt is entertaining his sis
ter, Mrs. Mathews of Marshfield.
Misses Edna and Bernice VanNatta
were Grand Rapids visitors Saturday.
Earl Johnosn and Henry Backer
returned from a short trip to Chi
cago Tuesday.
j T. Holland has returned from
Madison where he attended a tele-
phone meeting.
Lawrence Lochner of Chicago is
here visiting at the home OF his
brother, Henry Lochper.
Mrs. M. NJ Cutler spent several
days at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Cutler at Sherry this week.
About 30 ladies attended the meet
ing of the Ladies' Aid at the Mar
tin home ia the town of Hansen on
Wednesday,.
Mrs. Claus Johnson returned TO
her home in GRAND Rapids last Sat
urday after a weeks visit at the
r. Norris and G. Johnson homes.
The many friends of Mrs. N Elm
er who was opreated ON at Marsh
field last week will be pleased to
learn that she DIS well on the road
to recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. F.. Roehrig are
spending the week at Appleton,
Milwaukee and Chicago visiting rel
atiVes. Mr.. Roehrig also attended
the Dumbermens Convention at Mil
waukee.
The Ladies' Aid purchased the old
school house site which was sold at
public auction ON Tuesday morning
The lot contains one acre OF ground
and sold for $645. The ladies In
tend to hold it for church at some
future time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
ACCEPT MINNESOTA
DEBATE CHALLENGE

MADISON, Feb. 25.-Four debating
teams representing the agricultural
colleges of Wisconsin and Minnesota
will meet on April 10 for a second
annual forensic contest. One team
from each institution will uphold the
negative and the other the affirma-
tive side of the question: Resolved,
That the United States Should Own
and Operate all Steam Railways. One
of the contests will be held in Mad
ison and the other in st. Paul
The debaters who will represent
Wisconsin in this debate are: w. A.
Foster, Elkhorn; w. G. Kammlade,
SPARTA; F. E. MussehI, Madison; w.
G. Hansen, Withee; G. w. Palmer,
Wauwatosa; and G. B. Blaisdell of
Claremont, California.
Last year Wisconsin teams won
both of the debates with the Min
nesOtans., The teams chosen for. the
contests this year are fully as
strong and the Badger orators are
determined to furnish the North
Star men with just as keen oompeti-
tion-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
FIRES CAUSED -.
~ a1 &#
BY So PARKS
Locomotive Sparks Caused Most Of
Fires on National Forests.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Of the
SOB fires reported by the forest ser
vice as having occurred in 1914 on
the national forest areas in the. White
Mountains of New England and the
southern Appalachians, 319, or 60
per cent, were caused by the sparks
from locomotives. More than half
OF these fires, or 272, occurred in
Virginia alone. and OF these 227
We're from locomotive sparks.
Three hundred and seventy -nine of
the fires We're confined to areas OF
less than ten acres each, and 296
were extinguished before one-quarter
of an acre had been burned. The
total loss amounted to S2,192 and the
cost OF fire fighting 81, 300, an in
Enitesimal sum compared with the
value of the timber and reproduc-
ton protected. As the areas swept
by fire were mostly cut over, the
greater part of the damage was suf-
fered by young growth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
SIGEL

Mrs. Frank Krause, GenevieVe
and Leroy Krause returned home on
Wednesday from Chiffon where
they have been spending several
wekes visiting friends and relatives.
G. A. Anderson purchased horse
last week from MIR. Dunkan.
E. Berg shipped four car load of
hay to Chicago last week
Mrs George Richards and sister
visited at Biron last week
Miss Anna Kappa of GRAND Ra-
pids visited friends here last week
Miss Ruth Henricson is spending
the week at the J. M. Worlund
home at GRAND Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jagodinsld were
called to Milwaukee the past week
to attend the funeral of her sister
Mr.. JagodZinski has since returned
home, but his wife will remain for
several weeks visiting relatives.
Mike Kapiton is reported to be
seriously i'll at his home here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
THE COST OF EYEGLASSES

Many families felt as if they were
being hit IN a new place a few days
ago, when II was announced that
owing 10 the war, the cost of lenses
for eyeglasses had increased from
p TO 80 per cent. But this may not
affect the price OF the completed
glasses much, as the cost is large
~ in labor. II is to be hoped that
this is the case, as the providing
Of suitable eyeglasses and spectacles
is a very considerable burden on
many families.
Wearing spectacles was formerly a
sign of advanced age. If old people
felt their eyes failing, they were
apt to buy Of peddlers. They would
try on various pairs of spectacIes,
until they found one that seemed to
make their eyes feel better, and. buy
them onthe spot for a dime or a
quarter.
Today it is generally recognized
that weak eyes need careful exami-
nation and measurement by skilled
Oculists or opticians, and high pri-
ces are often paid by people whose
eyes are at all complicated.
Probably third of the children
are now either wearing spectacles
or ought to have them. It is quite
a responsibility for youngsters tc
start out with a pair of spectacles
that cost their father several dol
lars If the little fellow keeps them
on while playing Tough games, he
is almost sure to get the glasses
broken. In that case a fragment OF
glass may lodge in am eye and des
Troy sight.
But if the little fellow takes them
off and puts them in the case L
the pocket, the first time he rolls
over in a rough and tumble, the op
tical outfit is converted into pan
cake. It is a bill of expense THAI
our grandfathers never knew, bu
often inevitable if one is to give
ones children the best modern care
Poor eyes are such serious handi
cap that parents who can afford il
grunt and settle the bills withou
question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25

Miss Signie Heden of Pittsvtlle is
here for few days vasat with home
folks.
c. a. Anderson lost a horse Thurs
day of last week.
Mr. Lotus of Chicago was in our
midst last week buying cattle.
Herman Zwainer is having a new
barn built.
Edwin Berg of Grand Rapids is
spending the week here.
Harry Pearson is ON the sick
list.
John Bymers of Sherry spent
Thursday at the home of his broth
er Willie here.
Mrs. A. Buss OF Kellner visited
her sick borther here last week.
B. Y. p. S viii meet at the Carl
Kronholm home on Thursday even
ing, March 4th.
A number of people assembled at
the NJ Olsen home and PLEASANTLY
surprised Mrs. Olsen. Refreshments
we're served and most enjoyable
afternoon spent in social converse.
Leander Nordstrum will leave on
Monday for Milwaukee where he
will remain for am indefinite time
Miss Iona Larson of Grand Ra-
pids was home to spend Sunday.
Miss Anna Forslund entertained a
large number of young people at the
Martin Glen home Friday evening.
Games and cards were the order of
the evening. Dainty refreshments
were served at midnight and all de
parted for their homes in the wee
small hours pronouncing it one of
{ the most enjoyable events of the sea-
SON.
Mrs. Eric Berg and Miss Floy
Berg leave Monday for Chicago wher
they Will visit friends for an indef-
mite time.
David Anderson and Chas. Carlson
spent Thursday at Stevens Point.
Misses Berdena and Floy Berg
were Sunday guests OF Grand Rapids
friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
BETHEL

Mrs. Bldinegs mother from Bah.
cock is here visiting.
E. Cleveland and SOU Reuben. drove
to MarshfieId Tuesday.
Geo. Kement drove to Grand Ra-
pids Monday and returned Tuesday.
Mr.. Bedding was home over Satur-
day and Sunday for visit with his
family.
Dell Coval from Indiana is visit
ing his sister, Ruth Quamman, OF
Richfield.
Lester Cutler left Monday for Hart
land where he expects to work the
coming year.
Miss Golden Brown, a student at
the Bethel Academy, went to her
home in Milton junction Wednes-
day.
Mrs. C. C. Curtis and infant SON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25

The average American newspaper
reader is a queer creature. He is the
most critical fellow imaginable. He
picks up his local paper and scans it
carefully to see if there is amy per-
sonaI mention OF himself. If there S
not he denounces personals in a
newspaper, and yet all he reads it
for is personal items. Every hing
an enterprising editor can make AN
item of is legitimate booty for him.
There is nothing in the papers OF
the present day so greedily deVour-
ed as the little personal, family and
society items. 1t is therefore a
matter OF policy and business to
the proprietor Of a newspaper to fur
nish for his readers as far as lies
in his power, that which will best
satisfy the tastes Of the majority OF
newspaper readers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25

ANY newspaper is the companion
and friend of the family, but the
Teal paper is one identified with the
interests OF the home. 1t is conduct
ed by those whom you know Its col
umns are filled with what is on spec
al value 10 you In it's prosperity
you have a vital interest. and TO
lis prosperity you can best conri-
butte by giving your support and
patronage. 1t is your neighbor. Your
duty is first TO know your wants.
IS interests are your interests. 1t
is your friend in preference to any
and all others. No outside or for
eign paper can possibly have claims
upon you until your duty is dis
charged to the local journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-25
1T REALLY DOES RELIEVE
RHEUMATISM,

Everybody who is afflicted with
Rheumatism in any form should by
all means keep a bottle of Sloan s
Liniment on hand. The minute you
feel pain or soreness in a joint or
muscle, battle it with Sloan's Lini-
ment. Do not rub it. SIoan's pene-
rates almost Immediately to the
seat of pain, relieving the hot, ten
der, swollen feeling and making the
part easy and comfortable. Get a
bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25c
of any druggist and have it in the
house against Colds, Sore and
Swollen Joints, Lumbago, Sciatica an
like ailments. Your money back if
not satisfied, but it does give al
most instant relief. Buy a bottle to-
day.