The Cordova daily times., 1919-09-11
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(FrOm Mccarthy News.

Fred Cope left on Wednesdays train on a prospecting trip to the Brehmer J. w. Nickell and Fred Overlander accompanied him.
 Mrs. Tim Eckstrom and little Tim, McCarthyites who are now located in Cordova, are spending vacation in this district, and visited Mccarthy friends yesterday. They are now the guests of Mrs. Victor Olsen at Kenne- cott
 Mrs Sophie Scott of Cordova was the guest of Mrs. Grant Reed this week and is now at Kennecott, the guest of Mrs. Wilson.
 On Saturday evening Mrs. J. B. O'Neill entertained at dinner in honor of returned soldiers. Covers were laid for the following guests: Jim Morres, Fred and Charles Lubbe and MT. and Mrs. O'Neill and Deanie.
 Jim MOrres has accepted a posi- tiOn at Kennecott mill starting last Monday.
 Everyone was glad to see the Sam Lauries return on Sunday. Mrs. Laurie and the children are looking fine after their long holiday in Seat tie. Leo celebrated his sixth birth day this week.
 Oscar Hansen, Carl Anderson and Lou Anderson are spending a few days in town, resting after their suc- cessful seasons mining. They were unable to work longer on account of shortage of water and labor. They have a lease on the Rex Alaska prop erty. They are very well pleased with their seasons work, and will take an outfit and prospect on the Chittistone, where they have some copper property.
 Fred HOtchkiss spent couple of days in town from Nizina on business connected with the Andrus company, which he represents.
 Reports from Chisana state that the shortage of water is causing many of the operators to shorten their season. N. P. Nelson has had a most successful season, and is expected to leave Chisana some time this month for Mccarthy
 Ten tons of barley and oats is the result of H. Esterbrook's farming this season.
 Al DOze is getting fifteen acres of land cleared intending to double his product of hay next year.
 Last Monday evening several of Mrs. Refor's friends arranged a vel coming party for her, and at an early hour large number of people gath cred at the A. B. hall Cards and tables were provided for those who preferred it, but most people were soon dancing. This dance was also an opportunity to welcome Mrs. Sam Laurie. A large party from Kenne- colt arrived unexpectedly and added greatly to the evenings enjoyment. Later in the evening dainty refresh ments were served by the ladies. Music was furnished by Mrs. ONeill and Mrs. Cole, and Messrs. Cope, Nickell and Jim Morres took turns at the drums. Miss Ethel Graham of Cordova also kindly assisted at the piano. Visitors from Kennecott were: MT. and Mrs. Wilson, MT. and Mrs. Lommell, Mrs. Prout, Catherine Dennis, Messrs. Mcdonald, Mooney, Lloyd, Iverson, Lamont, Peterson, Dennis, Wilson and others. Mrs. Scott and Miss Ethel Graham of Cor dova were also present.
 The school term began on Tuesday last, with roll of IA, and the atten- dance for the week has been perfect, none being absent and none tardy. There are several other pupils who will attend later, who are now out on the ranches helping their parents and who will doubtless report next week. The Mccarthy school building com pares favorably with any school any, where. We have the best teacher procurable, new books and supplies have been received, and all that is necessary for the children of this town to be able to hold their own