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If you want the real thing in TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING SEE M. J. O'CONNOR A Perfect Fit or No Sale NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED M. J. O'CONNOR DOUGLAS The Greatest Offer Ever Made to the PEOPLE OF DOUGLAS Three Superb Prizes Given Away Each Dollar Purchase Entitles You to One Chance in Big Drawing. Save Your Tickets I Have Just Received The Biggest Stock of Christmas Goods Ever Shipped Into Alaska. Come Early and Often PAUL BLOEDHORN DOUGLAS ALASKA ?mm HI i IIIIW WMB?i??CTB?H?g?mniifiw ii 11111 ii 111 n 111811 n 1111111 h 1111111 ; WINTER IS HERE I Get Your Heater? Ready. The Biggest and Best Line of Heat X ers in Douglas Can Be Found at J JULIUS JENSENS iII1111111M11111111111111111 ii 1111111111111 M 111 II 11 I 1 I I 1 t I I I 1 1 i 1 I I 1 1 I I 1 I I I I 1 I 1 1 I H- H-frH-M-H-H-H H WW 1 | THE ALASKA BAR j " The Only Place in Douglas to Get a Nice Cool Glass of Beer. Always 3 Fresh and Pure J I I 1 I III M 1 I 111 I I I I 1 I I III i I I 1 I H ! M I -I !? I DOUGLAS OPERA HOUSE | THE OLD RELIABLE STAND \ ? Something doing every minute. Free moving pictures, music < and Dutch Lunch Every Night. < 1 I I I I I I 1 I I I I 1 I 1 I 1 I I I 1 1 I II : i 1 I I I I I I I 1 If M I-H' !? H 1 I I I I 11 I THE CITY BAR ~ Three big prizes given away. Each purchase entitles the pur- I ? ? chaser to one chance. Prizes will be awarded Dec. 24th at 8 p. m. | DOUGLAS, ALASKA ? l-H-M i 1 M I 1 I I I I I ?[??!? 1 l -I i 1 M 1 MM M I H' !? I-1 I M 1 M I I-l-I-l-I-l-i J DON'T FORGET THE VICTOR ! ? DOUGLAS, ALASKA 4 4 We carry the best stock of Liquor that money can buy. Fam- 1 ? lly trade our specialty. j CHAMBERS BROS., "BUTCHERS" Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Fresh Veal. Fish, Poultry and Game In Season Phone 1-0 WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE DOUGLAS I 1 1 1 1 I 1 H i-1 l"l 11111 11 I H-H-H M 1 H-M-M-H-H-I-PH 11111 M-l f COUGHLIN & DAHL Dealers in Fancy and Staple Groceries. B. & M. Tamales, and Seal- ? shipt Oysters. ! " FRONT STREET DOUGLAS | Tl I 1 1 I I I I 1 1 I I- l"l' i' !? l"l"l M I I ?! !? H-l-H-H-1 .X-I-l. M I I I 1 I I I I 1 1 1 I I ? II I I I I I I I I I I H I I II I I I I I I I H I I I I M I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111 T. <S* F. AFRICH 1 ? Dealers In ) GENERAL MERCIIAXDISE !! DOUGLAS ST. ANN'S AVENUE ALASKA ; ? Mill I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II -M'l I I I I11 M ! ; I 1 I I 1 I -I I 1 I II I I ::The City Bakery;: Joseph Riedf, Prop. ? We have the reputation of pro- II .. ducing the best bread in Douglas " ?? Sanitary Bakery Methods II !! FREE DELIVERY .. Parties Supplied With Made-to- " II Order Dainties Your Patronage Solicited II Douglas ?' Mill M"l I I I I I I I I I I 1 I i Hl-M W. H. SULLY UNDERTAKER Manufacturer of Store and Office Fixtures DOUGLAS ?H i 1 ?! -I--I -1 -I-I -I-.I I lORPHEUMi ? CIRCUIT ;; JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS ; :: Advanced Vaudevillei :: and Motion Pictures j ii TRUST FILMS j II Best by Test I jj VAUDEVILLE j ;; Every Night ; II Juneau Opens December 20 I 11 I I IIIM I I! I 111 111 III I I 1 I Sparks From Douglas DOUGLAS. Nov. 30. ? Mrs. Dan Campbell entertained a number of her lady friends at a tea five o'clock yest erday afternoon. The show at the Treadwoll Club this evening will be postponed until next Monday evening on account of the death of Francis Forrest Rich ards, whose body is being brought here on the Dolphin from Seattle, for burial in the Douglas cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Klnzie and son, David James, Jr., will leave on the ' Spokane for an extended visit to Florida, their former home. The salt water Are pump was tried this morning and found to be in excellent condition. The funeral of Francis Forrest Richardson, youngest son of Dr. and .Mrs. John Richards, of Tread well, will be held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Episcopal church. Douglas. Rev. Geo. Renison officiating. Interment will be in the Douglas cemetery. Little Charlotte Rockefeller, has fully recovered from her recent ill ness. Mrs. Wm. Stubblns, wife of Mayor Stubbins, Is expected to leave Se attle on the steamer Spokane which was scheduled to leave that place last night S. Hudson left with a crew of men for Nevada creek whore they will do assessment work. Miss Lillian Liljestrand, who has been visiting in Seattle for the post month, is expected home on the Spo kane. I The Douglas firemen will have one of their monthly meetings this eve ' nlng. A lively program and a dellc (. ious luncheon has been prepared ; Everybody is invited. Mrs. Henry Brie will entertain Mon ! day evening at a course dinner, in ; honor of Mrs. D. J. Kinzie, who will ? leave for the States on the Spokane. ! Dick Smith returned on the Geor 1 gia from Jualln. , The passenger capacity of the ' steamer Georgia has been reduced ? from JO to 36, by the marine Inspect ! ors. ; "Fannie," the pet deer on Mayflow ? er island, died this morning. ! Mrs. De Vighne is on the sick list. Wm. Fells, the popular and efficient ? deupty marshal, is back on the Isl ? and after a few days sojourn In Ju L ncau. ? Jim Cotrell has resigned his plso ? tion at the Hunter hotel. The place ^ will be filled by Herb Conray. ? Fred Henson and family will leave . on the Spokane for Port Angeles. M. McLain, who took Guy Hanson's |1 place at the Treadwell office, has re [ signed on the account of ill health. |- He will go South on the Spokane. L Big show at Orpheum Sunday nighti [ with three reels of "Trust Films," r specialties and closing with the . screaming farce-comedy in one act, . "Mrs. Forrester's Crusade." Don't ? miss the show. ??? ? ? ? Keep your coupons and remember t the time, day and place. *** ? ? ? When you buy at the "Little Doug > las" you have a guarantee that all goods are absolutely pure and stand j proof. ??? 11111111111111111111111II : Personal Mention | 1111111111111111111111111 Frank Korth, a Ketchikan tinsmith, . was a Northwestern passenger for | V'aldez where his family resides. ; Mrs. E. Sierney is spending a few ? weeks In Juneau visiting friends. ! Mrs. Sierney resides at Cordova. W. M. Cookson, government post oftlce inspector, arrived in Juneau ? from the Westward recently having . been called to Cordova on account ) of the Diggs trial. Mr. Cookson will ; sail on the Dolphin, enroute to Wash > ington, D. C. ; Ed Graham, of the Perseverance ' Mine was in town yesterday. Robert McKernan, formerly of Val dez, arrived up from Seattle an a late boat and has taken a position with ? the Alaska Electric Light and Power ? Company. i Dave Terwllllger returned from ; from Skagway on the Georgia yester ? day. D. B. Metz, a mining man of Chlcha | goff, is a late arrival in Juneau. He ? is registered at the Occidental. ! Miss Early, of Douglas, visited in I Juneau during the past week. ! JUNIOR GIRLS MEET. | The Junior girls of the Prosbyter ? ian church had another pleasant time ; in the church basement last evening. \ ; Miss McConaghy and MJbs G. Swen-i ? son provided a lunch. Games andj sewing took up the most part of the ! ' social hour. at the churches. Methodist Episcopal. U. C.'Blackwell, pastor. Morning service at 11 o'clock. Sun day school at 12 noon, loung eo pics meeting at 6:30 p. m. Evening serivce at 7:30. sermon theme: A Sucessful Reformer." Meeting o the otilcial board Tuesday even ng. Prayer-meeting Thursday evening. Woman's Social Union at -.30 n day afternoon at Mrs. Oak Olson's. Trinity Episcopal. Tomorrow being the first Sunday in Advent there will be Holy Communion at 8 a. m.: Sunday school at l-:30. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:3C p m. Subject "The Year of Our Lord." being the first of the series of special Advent Sermons. Music by full vested choir. Everyone is cord al ly welcome. Ladies' Guild meeting on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. Choir practice at 7:330 p. m. The ser vice tomorrow evening will begin at 7:30 p. m. sharp Instead of 7:45 p. m. S... Luke's Episcopal. Tomorrow bein gthe first Sunday in Advent there will be Holy Com munion at 11 a. m. at St. Luke's Epis copal church. Douglas. Rev. G. L. Renlson will preach the first of the series of special Advent sermons; subject "The Acceptable Year of the Lord." Sunday school at 10:30 a. m. sharp. Everyone la cordially wel come. Christian Science. Christian Science service is held Sunday at 11 a. m. in the Christian Science hall. Subject. "Ancient and Modern Necromancy Alias Mesmer ism and Hypnotism, Denounced." The public is welcome. Literature and information can bo had Wednes day from 2 to 5 at the reading room. Presbyterian Church. Morning service at 11, subject, "What We Believe of the Incarna tion." Evening service at 7:30, sub ject "Christ's Belief in God and Man. The evening Bervice will close prompt ly so that those desiring may attend the memorial service at Elks' hall. Sunday school at 12. The Ladles' Aid will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. Pettlt. SO POPULAR and fashionable are bracelets that many ladles are wear ing thorn on both wrists. You will find a nice assortment at I. J. SHAR ICR'S. The fishing schooner Comet of the San Juan Fishing Company operat ing out of Seattle arrived in Juneau yesterday afternoon and loft early this morning. 11111111111111111111111 i 11 j Marine Notes;; ' it The Yukon is expected on the re turn trip from Kcdiak and all West ward points on Dec. 9. The Princess May is scheduled to sail from Juneau, southbound, Dec. 6. The Dolphin Is expected In from Seattle late this afternoon. The Georgia will arrive from Sitka and way ports on Monday and will sail for Skagway the next day. The Spokane should arrive from Se attle Monday night or early Tues-: day. The Mariposa Is due from the South i Dec. 4. Many of the small craft are going; into winter quarters. The beach Is! getting congested with gasoline boats j resting in their cradles. The fishing fleet has been out for| several days. Many will probably; come in tomorrow. The Dally Empire delivered In Ju neau, Douglas and Treadwell for $1.00 a month. FEMMER & RITTER. See this firm for all kinds of dray lng and hauling. We guarantee sat isfaction and reasonable prices. Coal delivered promptly. Femmer & Rit ter's Express. Stand Burford's Cor ner. Phone 314. Residence phones 402 or 403. ??? Hot chill beans all the time at Lockle McKlnnon's Mayflower. tf. i Remember your Christmas attire. It pays to patron ize home Industry. Besides you get up-to-date clothes. Plenty of patterns to select from. F. WOLLAND 2nd St. Phone 6-6 ? ? i i lijj ~ -FTIT I -I-I' I 1 I i l l i-i-t-in'T'f i i i i i > | ;;The Unique Millinery ;;|j f LADIES' ? $ FURNISHINGS :: < ; 111 m n m i m m i m m ; ? ? CLASSIFIED. < < EXPERIENCED woman wishes po- < sition in hotel or private home. In- J quire Empire office. 2t. < WANTED ? Route boy. Inquire < Empire office. ^ THE REPUBLIC j Anderson & Ringuette, Props. Noted for their fine liquors and choice Imported wines. They have just received an immense stock of fancy goods for the holiday trade. Don't Forget the Number DOUGLAS ? ? ? ALASKA Douglas Rol ler Rin k Open for Skating 2:30 to 5 p. m. and Every E\ening Douglas Hand Laundry 1 K. WYEMURA, Prop. ? o Opposite Douglas Opera House + Phone 2-7 Baths 25 Cents * DOUGLAS J STANDARD SIZES AND THE LATEST STYLES LADIES' SHOES-MEN'S SHOES New Goods For the Rainy Season SANDSTROM & HEIDORN Seward Street C. W. YOUNG COMPANY Dealers in Mining, Fishing, Plumbing and Building Supplies Front Street Juneau W. R. WILLS general merchandise fresh seal shipt oysters Phone 4-9 LUDERFISK Orange, Lemon and Citron Peel \ | I CHARIGK { *] I ? J ? <J Jowclcr nnd V W Optician \ YICI ^ mm? I VICI ) ? <? PHONE 9-4 FOR YOUR TABLE WINES AND LIQUORS \ i ? JUNEAU LIQUOR COMPANY INCORPORATED J\ i > ? i?mw i?wm ?i?nw*?ra? Christmas Is Only a Few Weeks Away Have You Made Your List as to Your Xmas Needs. Our Stocks in Holiday Novelties, As Well As the Staple Lines, Are Bursting With Suggestions. Call, Examine and Let Us Help You With Your Purchases. Our Merchandise Is the Best and Prices Are the Very Lowest Don't Put Off Your Purchases too Late; as the Stocks Will Be Broken Before Long LEATHER GOODS?In Pillow Tops, Runners, Center Pieces, Bags, Collar Boxes, Glove and K'chief Cases, Card Cases, Score Cards, Stationery and Book Covers. In fact everything in the Craftwork of Leather. Call and let us show and price them. JAPANESE BRASS NOVELTIES?This line is new this seas on, and the prices are about half of Hammered Brass. TOILET CASES, MANICURING CASES, SHAVING SETS, INFANTS' TOILET SETS, COMB AND BRUSH SETS ?A big line to make your selection from. WHITE CELLULOID NOVELTIES?In Picture Frames, Pin Cushions, Plaques, Combs, Brushes and Dressing Table Nov elties. LADIES PADDED DRESSING SAQUES AND BATH ROBES ?A very pretty and serviceable Xmas remembrance. LADIES' SILK UNDERWEAR, PETTICOATS AND HOS IERY?All colors and prices A NICE SILK OR CHIFFON WAIST?Makes a very service able grift, and always acceptable. We have them at all prices. CHRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFS?In this line we spent a great deal of time in selecting the best stock that was ever shown in Juneau. PRICES 5c to $5.00. FURS?For Ladies, Misses, Children and Babies. We carry them in all the makes and different kind of furs. LADIES' NECKWEAR?We have just received from the East a big line of new up-to-date novelties in this line. LADIES' COATS AND SUITS?We always have the new models and cloths in this department. PRICES $8.00 to $110.00 MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS AND DRESSES?All kinds, all prices. DO NOT FORGET OUR INFANTS' DEPARTMENT ? We carry a complete line in all articles needed for the baby. ? :: Clothing and Gents' Furnishings Dep't o YOUR CHOICE in Overcoats may be one of a dozen < j different styles we'll show you. It may be a belt back, o or plaited; a very long coat or a medium; a loose, baggy o back, or a form-tracing. You may want a rough or 11 smooth fabric; a plain color or a pattern, <' i: Hart, Schaffer & Marx <> makes them all, and we have good examples of all of them \ [ here to show you. < ? You can't make a mistake in buying these clothes; <? there's no mistake about them. U < ? * ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? I Grocery Department features forXmas NEW ARRIVAL SMYRNA FIGS, NEW CALIFORNIA FIGS, CLUSTER I TABLE RAISINS IN BULK ALSO IN ONE POUND AND TWO POUND I CARTONS, NEW NUTS OF ALL KINDS. L Royal Worcester Teddy and Bon Ton Corsets Bears $1.00 to $10.00 ^^qJunehuJ^SM. Pictorial Review _ Teddy Patterns 10c and 15c Dolls