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The Press., 1915-02-10
AT Court of Probate holden at Staf
 1 ford, within and for the District of Stafford


A ford, within and for the District of stafford on the 3d day of February, A. D. 1915 Present. ROBERT H. FISK. Judge on motion Of Ernest c smith, executOr or the estate of Carl Frederick Mann. late of Staf ford, within said District, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executor, and directs that the public notice be gwen of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a circul ation 1T said District, and by posting 8 copy on the public sign post in said tow n of Staffor1, near est the rlace where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS R. FISK Clerk
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HOLLAND.

Frank A. Luhrsen Is the guest O. relatives in New York.
 Rev. U. N. Geisler is attending the district preachers meeting in Daniel son. "A D.
 MT. and Mrs. William B. Ludlow and children are spending two weeks in Boston.
 Miss Bessie Brooks has returned from a six-weeks' vacation in the Berkshires.
 Mrs. H. O. Schmeiske of Dalton, Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Brooks.
 Rev. B. F. Case will preach Sum- day morning in the Congregational church, on Abraham Lincoln.
 Leroy Waldo, who has been attend ing Huntsinger's business college, has taken position with Meriden firm.
 The Union Mission Study class will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John H. Steele. The topic for the afternoon is the 'Child at school" '"
 Miss Abbie D. Eaton who has been spending some time with Mrs. G. Palmer Charter and Mrs. Lewis B. Price has returned to her home ir New Haven.
 There will be 8 meeting of Lee Methodist Mission Study class Thurs day evening at the home of Mrs. John H. Steele. The book Under ouI Flag" is used for study.
 The Ladies' society of the Congre- gational church will meet Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage with Mrs. B. F. Case to make arrangements for the Washington supper and entertain ment.
 The annual pig supper will be given by the Ladies' Aid of the Lee Metho- dist church in the town hall Friday evening, Feb. l9. After the supper there will be an entertainment con sisting of vocal and instrumental music and recitations.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee Metho- dist church will meet in the town hall Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Home Missionary society will meet in connection with it in the afternoon. Supper will be served from to o'clock.
 The older Blue Birds met Friday afternoon with their leader, Mrs. I. Tilden Jewett. Valentines are being made by the members. The Blue Birds met Friday afternoon with their leader, Mrs. l.. Ernest Hall. The Campfire girls met Friday evening.
 The Study class met Monday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Case. The members responded at the roll-call with appropriate quotations from the Western Poets. The topic, "The Missouri River" was taken up in a very interesting manner by Mrs. B. F. Case. Miss Margery J. Bald win gave a reading, "Old Times on the Missouri. ''
 Mrs. Hankemeyer, missionary of New Mexico, gave very interesting and instructive lecture Sunday even- ing in the Congregational church on the mission work and the customs and habits of the people of New Mexico. She was very pleasing and forceful speaker, and those that could not hear her missed a treat. She came under the auspices of the Wom- ans Congregational Home Missionary Union of Connecticut.
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A OPTIONAL ORDER OF NOTICE. "A State or Connecticut. County of Holland, ss Vernon February g. A. 1915
 Emma BosQuet of Stafford vS. Fred BosQuet If parts unknown.
 Upon the complaint of the said Emma Bos- Quet. praying for reasons therefa set fort for a a divorce and custody of minor children, now pending before the superior Court in and for the County of Holland.
 Ir appearing to and being f, und by the sub- scribing authority that the said defendant has gone to parts unknown.
 therefore ordered. that r o ice of he per dency of said complaint be given by publishing this or der in he stafford Press, newspaper printed in SIaffo d. in said County two weeks success lively, the first publication to be not later than inc 10 h day Of February. A. D. 1915
 By the Court, LYMAN WINNING TINGIER, Clerk of the Superior Court for Holland County.
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ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

A dance in Curtis hall Saturday evening was largely attended. Charles Charter of Rockville visited at A. U. Charters Sunday.
 Miss Delaphine Busher and Kyle Busher of Rockville were at A. M. Richardson s Saturday and Sunday.
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Hollow Ware

Just received large stock of the old-fashioned Cast Iron Pots, Kettles, Spiders and Griddles. The kind the "old folks" ased to use; the kind you were asking about.
 It is goo tim } to buy the up to date ware; also the Aluminium Ware.
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FRETTING.

Fre.ting never accomplished any good. Let us not live fretful lives. God will never stretch the line of our duty beyond the measure of our s'rength. We ought to live with the grace of the flowers. witb the joy of the birds, with the free dom of wind and wave. Without question this is Gods ideal of hu- man iife.-W. L. Watkinson.
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PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

All male persons residing in the town of Stat ford; between the ages of 2l and 60 years, (un less legally exempt) are assessed a personal tax or two dollars for town and state expenses Tn, undersigned has been appointed by the select men to receive said tax, which will be due or Feb. l. For the purpose of receiving said tax VIII be at the stores of R. E Nothnick, Stafford springs Feb: l, from a. m. to ? D. m. H. M Jenkins, Stafford, Feb ?. from 10 a. m. to 1 D. m T. M. Lyon, Staffordville, Feb. 9, from I to D m. G. M. Barlow, West Stafford Feb. B. from i( a. m. to p. m.; at my residence at other times All personal taxes unpaid after March will be collected by legal process.
 +. H. PLUMB, Collector of Personal Taxes
 stafford Springs Conn.,, Route 1, Box 40
 Jan. l3, 1915. sv
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ITO RENT-Tenements at Forestville
 \ Low rents. large gardens. T. F. MULLEN
Ara Court of Probate holden at staf
THE AUTOMOBILE

Is machine that MUST be kept in good shape it MUST be overhaued by ONLY competent, expert mechanics at least once year If is to give the maximum of satisfactory. economical
 SAFE service. When your machine comes out of our hands after overhauling EVERY detail of the work has been perfectly done and rigidly inspected and tried. Let's alk~"OVERHAUL- ING'' with you HELMS Garage, Stafd SD gs
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NOTICE.

The Board of Pelief Cf the town of Stafford will hold tht ir final sessions for the hearing o1 appeals from doings of assessors on list of 1914 on Tuesday and Thursd y, Feb. 16 and IS from g a. m. to p m., at Borougn Hall, ord springs. H. A. GLAZlFR, l Board
 HAN>IBA ALDEN, of
 ANTHONY ADAMS, ) Relief Stafford Springs Feb g. 1915.
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Browning's Improved Success ,F. Sweet Corn

The earliest, sweetest and most lucious on the market Browning being also the originators of Metropolitan and Astor' Sweet Corns Delivered by parcel post at BOG pint carton.
 Address OVERLOOK FARM 2w4o StatfordvilIe, Conn.,
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If Mothers OnIv Knew

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children re- neve Feverishness, Headache. Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders move and regulate the Bow els and destroy worms. They break up Colds in 24 hours Used by mothers for 26 years. They nsver fail At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen L. O1msted, LeRoy, N. r.
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Nell Posted.

Professor-Name the largest knowi diamond. MT. A.-The ace.-Californis Pelican
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Dyspepsia Is America's curse. To re- store digestion, normal weight, good health and purify the blood, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Sold at all drug stores. Price, t1.
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n.so a year. If paid strictly in advance, si:

n.So year. If paid strictly in advance, sl2t
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards Of thanks Ill serted at one-hah advertising rates. Birtns' marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are always glad to have net1s items sen In. but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, If possible It Is onen neces- sAry to sbridge items that are received me ia'- ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to its subscrio- CTS until definite order to discontinue IS re- cslved and all arrears are paid in full
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub nshing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
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Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner Bit ter taste? Complexion sallow? Liver perhaps needs waking up. Doan's Regu- lets for bilious attacks. 25c at all stores.
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kOTI('IJ.

The Board Of Relief Of the town of soUers will meet at the Town Clerks orice on Monday Feh. lst, Monday, Feb Sth, and Monday, Fen 22d, from to D. m., to hear appeals relating to the last assessment
 EDWIN c. DAVIS, l Board
 ARETUS KIBBE uf
 JAMES S. MEACHAM, Reiief. Somers, Conn.,, Jan 22, 1915.
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Mother Gray's Sweet Powders

FoR rHILDREN-for Feverishness. Bad stomach Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bow els and are a pleasant remedy for Worms Used by Mothers for 26 years They never fail Al all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen S. OlmSted, LeROy, N. Y.
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MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer. | WI At your service. Residence, West Staf. ] ford 51f
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NURSE - Hospital trained graduate
 lV Terms by arrangement. MRS. BROWNING StanOrdv1lle, Conn. Phone 1-23. -3m4e
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EOUND-A gold brooch. Owner can N have same by proving property.
 H JON ES' Store
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LOR SALE-One kitchen range, one
 1T 2-horse traverse sled, long. runnered sled, lumber wagon and hay. LEON B. CHASE, stafford. s3w43
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M'ANTED-Place for light homework w Write Box No. 3S, South Wilmington.
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' AM ready for HORSE CLIPPING l again. Give me trial. I will clip your horses at your own place at my stable.
 JOHN SENA
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N rANTED Competent girl for gen. w eral housework in family of three
 45if F. O. BOX 43 Stafford springs
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TENEMENT-To Rent in the Wash Il burn house at West Stafford
 MICHAEL ROBERTS
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~ MAYO. General Expressman. Os Qv1 Service at all hours.
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|NEISS ELSIE M. TEAL, Teacher of WI pianoforte Corcoran Avenue Stafford SpriuQS '15JIy
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EOR SALE-Bay colt, years old, at the GUTTERSON FARM, Bun Cap. 6ws41
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
HUNTER
 HERE YES STE2D8g

F. Carey Morgan relative Of the late E. D Morgan eapit0llat yechtsman and former Governor Of Now York. and also connected with tbe New York Belmont family was 2 poaaenger on the Alameda last nlsht on his way so New York from hunting aud picture making tour Of Che interior oi AiaaSe. He was member of 9 party, the oth' or members of which wore Morgen Belmont son of August Belmont and Charles Iselin, son Of c. Oliver lse, lin, the capitalist which went Into the Mt Mckinley district last August MT Belmont and NIT. Iselin are stiil there, hut AIr Morgan was compelled to re- turn East on account Of business mat ters
 The party about which 8 great deal has been published, has been referred 70 as the millionaire hunting party.
 MT. Morgan was in high spirits when at Juneau. and is stu enjoying the experiences which he has had.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
GRAND THeATRE TONIGHT.


 Complete change of program, with al the interesting dramas and come dies as follows;
 "The Message Of Love. Edwin Au. gust in the leading and interesting parts.
 For the Honor of His Tribe, Pow erful TOT Bison Indian play.
 "The Echo of 9 Song" @ dramatic Inspiration featuring the noted movie plays with Warren Kerrigan, Pauline Bush, Jeeselyn Van Trump and Ger. trude Short in powerful Rex drama
 Coming Down" a good Imp drama.
 "The Manicure,' a good Imaginable comedy closes an extra good show
 Look! 1913 Worlds Series of base. ball feature in two reels. Game be. tween the Giants and Athletics. for Thursday and Friday poe
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
SH08P CANDIDATE
 FOR SPEBF.EERSHIP

Arthur G. Sboup. reprcsoutouye in the legislature from the First diyis- ion, is a candidate for the SpeakersAip Of the House. at the forthcoming ses- sion Of tAe legislature. accordine to a well authenticated story that comes from Sitka Ernest B- Collins or Fair. banks. who welded the gavol Of the Speakers desk at the dysl session, ol. so is regarded at least as Q receptive candidate.
 So lar as is known in Juneau no candidates have been formally an. nounced for the presidency or the Sen ate.
 With the opening of the second ses- sion ltlc over a month distant ,hero is much speculation as to the distribution Of the patronage in the selection Of employees in the House and Senate The enabling act pro vides compensation for eight employ ges. four in each chamber of the as- sembly but at the initial session two years ago nearly 1fteen persons found employment the need Of ,ypists hay. ing been emphasized by Che avalanchc ot business that poured n during the i0st month ot Che session The ex- tra clerks were. paid for by the lesis. lators. out Of their own funds
 It Is understood that Miss Mallory assistant Go House Cork Barry Keown during the 1913 session. Is being urged for tbe position as chief clerk in tbe House. Miss Mallory at present Is In Boise. Idaho. where she Is employed as a stenosapher in che surveyor generais office
 !. E. Spray the well known news. paperman. for two years connec.cd vita The Empire editorial star. but who resigned early this month. is be ing urged for the House chief clerk ship
 Judge Q. A. Tucker is also an es. piranl for the Chief Clerkship of Che Hcuse
 The salary is $500 day.
 For the chief cierkship in the Sen ate q. T. Morton, who during Che 1913 session was assistant to Clerk 4. D.
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. Q. q. g q. @ q, q. . 5. q. e q g. q. e q
 Barney simonds of Fairbanks pass ed through on the Alameda last night on his way to Seattle.
 F. Carey Morgan was 8 passenger ! for Seattle on the Alameda
 M D. Berry is spending a few days at Tenakee hot springs.
 Mrs. Henry Shattuck and two chil- dren left last night on the Alameda for San Diego to spend three or four months Mir. shattuck expects to join them at later day
 2. 4. Case expects his family to ar- rive soon from Oregon, to make their home in this city.
 Capt James Denny of the Knik frelghter Buffalo" is a passenger on the Alameda. enroute to tho States.
 A. Greenbaum and E. Epstein took passage for the South on the Ala mcda.
 W Fl. Case has gone to Seattle on a business trip.
 Will Clayson, cordova merchant, ar rived In town last night, on his way to Shagway where he also owns store
 Charles F, Hall loft last night for Portland to spend Q few weeks. He lately returned from Chicagon.
 A Van Mayern and William Fergu- son are back from 8 trip to Haines and Skagway
 ar and Mrs R. A. Bakke are in the city from Nuget Creek and arc guests at the home of Mrs. Bakke's parents, Mayor and Mrs. John Reck.
 A. B. Ransom, Of the Northern Life Insurance Co.,, is reported to have been transferred from tho Seattle to tho Minneapolis office. Major Ransom formerly lived at Juneau.
 Representative-elect William Britt returned last night from visit to Skagway. He made 9 round trip on tho Georgia
 U. D. Phelps Of Ellamar Is at tho Alaskan.
 A. Van Mayern, ". Ferguson, J. J. l Mahorin and Oscar Fart leave tonight on the Georgia for sitka.
 George Vingar leaves today for het-i chikan, on business.
 D. ". Smith will be Q passenger for Seattle on the Admiral Watson.
 e. K. Snow is thought te have leit Ruby this week. on hls way to Juneau to attend tho legiglature. Two yearB ago tho Nome delegation left Ruby, l on their way to the capital. on Jan uary 25.
 Air and Mrs. ?. ,. sisco leave on the Admiral #Watson for Seattle.
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and experience could make it. To get the moving picture machine karstens and on Indian came down to Nenana September 25, returning immediately.
 Both the boys looked bronzed and hearty and Morgan wore crop or whiskers that were sure prize winners. His father would scarcely know him In his snow pacs, roughly dressed for tho trail and wearing no covering on his head at all beyond 9 narrow atrip of woolen cloth across his forehead and ears. But he was happy and sat- fled and wants to come back again some time. Their dog team consisted of nne dogs.
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evening of festIyIty, and Mir. Ewing says the response of San Francisco was never before equalled.
 The biz auditorium, which will iig. ure in the events of the Panama Paci- ac exposition which opens next month cost nearly S2.0O0.0O0 to build and is 6.OOO square feet larger than Madison Square Garden in New York.
 Here will bo held the big national conventions. and the structure will re- main as a permanent civic building, Q part of the new group of public build ings at the Golden Gate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
ALAMEDA TAXES
 HALIBUT CARGO

The steamship Alameda Capt. Fred Warner arrived in port from Cordovo at six o'clock last night She was held by foe. losing nearly twenty hours. The Aiameda took on 10000 pounds of fresh halbut for the Seattle market and sailed a 7sS0 for Seattle.
 Among the local passengers were Mrs. C. R. Brophy Grant n. Tod ". T. Case. s. J. Adams. Dr. G. F Mid- ford. Charles H. Hall. ]. Smith and Mrs Henry -Shattuck and children for Seattle. and ]. A Moore, 4. Green. baum, D. Epstein and Walter Smith for ketchlkan.
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LAToUcHE cBRlsTMAs
 PRESENTS WERE LOST

The Christmas package mail con signed to LaTouche, @ copper city west of Seward, was lost when a small boat from the steamship Alameda swamped after being launched, All that was re- covered of the mall was one water soaked sack, which washed ashore
 The mail is said to have been filled with Christmas presents from Kcdiok, Seward and other places. The Ala modo was carrying the mall from Sew ard
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tisht S 9 cudidato. There gre said to be eighteen other applications for various position. already placed with members ol tho ieglslature.
 Amons the employees at tue fr5t session were ". c, Abendroth J M 0gsby A. ?. Light H. 2. Morton Miss Hailory Miss Elalpe Hunt William Ganayap, Michael Donnelly Thomas lafne
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SEWARDITES MAY
 START ELKS LODGE

Seward men are soon to ask the Grand Lodge Of Elks for permission to open charter according to re- cent arrivals from the Renal metropo. liB Already am Elks Social Club has been organized by-members of Outside lodges who live in Seward.
 There are only two lodges of Elks in Alaska, Juneau and Skagway The latter is tho 'Farthest North"
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SAN FRANCISCO DEDlcATEs
 "cREATEsT AUDITORIUM

The din of a city rejoicing rang ov- CT the seven hills of San Francisco on the night of January 9 when the Civic Center auditorium, tho largest of It's kind in tho world was dedicat- ed, according to S. F. Ewing of Ju. neau who was present at Che fete. Mayor James Rolph proclaimed an
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PLEASANT EVENING IN
 PROSPECT FOB TOMORROW

Those who spent last Wednesday evening al Miss Gnllcks studio are expressing their pleasure in the pros poet of another evening of the same sort tomorrow. Miss Gulick has made arrangements with teb colored enter tainers to furnish music again this Wednesday and a buffet supper will be served as usual. The studio will be open from nine untl eleyen-thirty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
BUSINESSMEN TAKE
 VACATION TO sirNA

George C. BurIord end Harry J. Ray. mond have packed their suitcases in readiness for leaving tonight on the steamship Georgia for Sitka Hot Sprngs. where they wiu be suests at tho springs resort ot9pr J. A. God dard. for several weeks.
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lEeeE PIcrnREa Ar
oRpaEUM rAEAraE

Beverly B. Dobbs viii present the Hesse pictures at the 0rpneum thea ire again tonight They were shown to a packed house last night and were received with tho same genuine enc thusiasm that greeted the Dobbs pie lures last week,
 The "Periis of Pauline" win be pre- sented Wednesday and Thursday eyc- nings. efs
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
AT THB RINK.

Tuesday night at the Juneau Rink, there will be relay roller race be- tween Davidson and Wahlberg, of Douglas on one side and Burford and Richardson, on the other The dis tance will be 125 laps 1-23.Sr
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GOVERNOR TO INSPECT
 TIE PIONEERS, HOME

Gov. j. r. 4. Strong and Senator Frank A. Aldrich of Nome VIII make 8 visi, to the Sitka Pioneers Home next week. The Governor will Inspect the Territorlal lnsalnuon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26

The Rebekahs will meet tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Jan. 27th, at 8 o'clock Installation of officers. All members are requested to be present. Visiting members made welcome.
 a-26.2tl ANNIE KEENY, N. c.
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NeU York Nov l0 l9l4 L. c. smith Typewriter Go, No. 3ll Broadway
 New York City Dear Sirs:
 On tbe evening Of October 2h this Dcaphone Contest at the Annual Business Show held the 6eh Arnoy city.
 There amateur contestants anu each one sen record supposed contain the taton and narrative
 The make of typewriter machine entirely optional with the people entering ,hs contest Smith aaae0ine pleased with l entered said machine picked do from numerous machines the office the Reporting pany, where have been employed for time past had absolutely other training daily work (whcn owing Co business an 70 o extent tho did have practice with that eheo Tho contest lasted but period or time to do real
 
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 contend that mir. utes could have made much am not never have been in the the Smith Hos lgpaRr.er Conpanyhave not been commercial period 9 did no. do typewriug
 some years ago took second prize for direct dictation the machine contest for 50 contest ol ypsts ability than tho typss brains Wor as Pe as the with the Dctaphone ears hands and feel. that natter made 10 start and stop of foot
 yours
 (s.gnedl GERTRUDE ADLER.
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M HAvg A coLpa

L D. c. COLD TABLETS will do the work. 25 eents box Only at the JUNEAU DRUG CO, Opposite Alas kan Hesel. Phone 2.s.o. f.1s.sf.
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BASKETBALL FRIDAY NIGHT.

Friday night the Juneau high and the Alaska Supply Go. will tangle In game of basketball ot Che Juneau Rink. This possibly will be the last game played by the high school team before beginning their series with Douglas. The Alaska Supply Co. is composed of old stars who will try and show how the game should be played. l-26-4t
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TMo YEARa PENALTY

An Easteln exchonte says that two years oimprlsonmentin the interior oi Siberia IS the minimum sentence for an infringement of e prohibition iaW at Yladivostol.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26

EXCLUSIVE STATIONERY at Butler. Mauro Drug Co., 96 Front St., phone 138, free delivery. l-2z-0t'
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PERSONAL MENTION

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26

For the chief cierkship in the Sen ate z. 2. Morton, who during Che 1913 session was assistant Go Clerk A. D.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26

On he evening October 27h year entered Dphone Contest a the Annual Business Show held he 69h amcry this
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26

Mr and Mrs. P. ,. sisco leave on le Admiral Eatson for Seattle.