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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 Ticket*
I Have Just Received
The Biggest Stock of Christmas Goods
Ever Shipped Into Alaska. Come Early and Often
PAUL BLOEDHORN
? WINTER IS HERE
? ? Get Your Heater* Ready. The Biggest and Best Line of Heat
! ers in Douglas Can Be Found at
JULIUS JENSENS ;
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! THE ALASKA BAR f
T The Only Place in Douglas to Get a Nice Cool Glass of Beer. Always ? ?
+ Fresh and Pure
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: DOUGLAS OPERA HOUSE I
THE OLD RELIABLE STAND J
Something doing every minute. Free moving pictures, music ^
and Dutch Lunch Every Night ?
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THE CITY BAR j
Three big prizes given away. Each purchase entitles the pur
? ? chaser to one chance. Prizes will be awarded Dec. 24th, at 8 p. m.
DOUGLAS, ALASKA "?
I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I
i DON'T FORGET THE VICTOR !
? DOUGLAS. ALASKA o
X We carry the beet stock of Liquor that money can buy. Fam
^ lly trade our specialty. ?
? *
CHAMBERS BROS., "BUTCHERS"
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Beef. Pork, Mutton, Fresh Veal. Fish, Poultry and Game
In Season
Phone 14) WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE (DOUGLAS
H I I I 1 I I I I 1 I I II 1 M 1 1 I I I 1 1 I I I I K- ?!'I T I I I I I 1 I I 1 1 1-tHjr
COUGHUN & DAHL
II Dealers In Fancy and Staple Groceries. B. & M. Tamales, and Seal- ? ?
] | shipt Oysters. 11
?? FRONT STREET DOUGLAS ;;
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MI I I I I I I I I I I IIII I I I I I I I U H II I It I * M M I I I I I It I I I I I I i
T. a* F. AFRICII i
Dealers In T
GENERAL. MERCHANDISE ?
1! DOUGLAS ST. ANN'S AVENUE ALASKA J
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::The City Bakery!
Joseph Riedi, Prop. *j
?? We have the reputation of pro- "
.. ducing the best bread in Douglas
- Sanitary Bakery Methods 11
" FREE DELIVERY
Parties Supplied With Made-to
|| Order Dainties
Your Patronage Solicited ||
Douglas
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W. H. SULLY
UNDERTAKER
Manufacturer of Store and
Office Fixtures
DOUGLAS
THE REPUBLIC I
Anderson & Ringuette, Props.
Noted for their fine liquors and
choice Imported wines. They have
juct received an Immense stock of
fancy goods for the holiday trade.
Don't Forget the Number
DOUGLAS ? ? - ALASKA
Douglas Hand Laundry
o K. WYEMURA, Prop. <>
Opposite Douglas Opera House <>
? Phone 2-7 Baths 25 Cents
t DOUGLAS <?
d
Sparks From
Douglas
DOUGLAS. Dec. 9.?Some unknown
persons broke into Paul Bloedhorn'u
Jewelry Store on Front street last
night and packed away ull t he
watches and clocks he could carry
and left an, empty beer bottle in their
place.
The .Mariposa will go South Tues
day night or Wednesday morning.
Frank Tasher was a passenger on
the Humboldt for Ketchikan.
Joe Uruner, of Treadwell went South
on the Humboldt to his homo In Ta
coma to spend Christmas.
Erick Anderson is working on the
dray while Phil McKanna Is in Ju
neau on the jury.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Thomas, re
turned home on the Humboldt Sat
urday evening and report having a
good time while In Kansas City, but
were glad to get in sight of the glit
tering lights on Douglas lslund once
more.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Church will re
turn to the Jualln mine today on the
Georgia, after spending a week visit
ing friends on the island and Ju
neau.
Saturday night most every body
that went to or from Douglas to
; Treadwell took the beach road as
the water was so high in the tlume
! it was dangerous to cross.
Denny Murphy, ucting ore watch
' man on the corner of Third and D
I streets in Douglas says he has been
! watchman a good many years on the
island but he has never seen it rain
like it has this fall.
There was a big crowd from the isl
and to football game in Juneau yeter
1 day.
S. De Michel returned home on the
i Dolphin.
A packed house witnessed a fine
show lust night at the Orpheum. The
recitations by Miss Mae McCormick
wore exceptionally good. The Tread
well Mandolin Club rendered two pop
ular airs, and were hearitly encored
and Monte Snow sang In his usual
fine style. Of course the four reels
of "Trust Films" could not have been
better (Vitagraph and Biograph) i
specials, and Nelson's six- piece or
chestra played a classic oveture
along with other popular hits. Tak-'
ing It In all "the Orpheum Is there
with the show."
There was a large crowd at the
Armstrong & Brown's roller rink
last night.
All the people on the island that
have been sick with the fever are im
proving nicely.
Gabriel Paul was a Douglas visitor
this morning.
Mrs. John King and son will leave
on the next trip of the Alki for Med
ford. Ore., to spend the winter. She
also will be accompanle d by her
mother, Mrs. laimbrlx.
Don't forget the Irish ties nt Mul-!
llgan's Haberdashery.
There will be a good program at
the Orpheum tonight, four reels of
pictures and Monte Snow will sing
In his usual good old way. John
Splckctt will be there In his black
face comedian performance. ***
Douglas Opera House for wines,
liquors and cigars. Pool and bil
liards. Peter Rolando, prop.; Chas.
Mann, manager. 6t.
Keep your coupons and remember 1
the time, day and place. ??? i
* If quantity and quality are what you '
want: you should see Valentine's cut '
glass before making your purchases. 1
Many new and beautiful designs are '
displayed, not heretofore seen In
Alaska. ???
The finest sight in town is my beau
tiful stock of cut glass. Here Is 1
vrtierc quality counts. Valentine's l
Store at Juneau has the latest, new- t
est and most beautiful designs, some- v
thing you never saw before. *** f
To Start A Mill
At Taku Inlet
Jesse H. Blakely arrived up on the
Humboldt Saturday night.
To an Empire representative Mr.
Blakely said: "We have bought the
little 20-stamp mill that was down at
Smttlsham and we shall remove it
and set it up on our Taku property.
We have held aud developed this
property for the past 10 years, and
it looks good to uh. It is our inten
tion to continue the development and
by mill work demonstrate the real
worth of the property.
"This country," continued Mr. 1
Blakely, "is hound to move forward.
We think it has a great future and
we want to do what we can to help '
build it up. We shall start early and
have the little mill running this 1
coming summer.
___ !
WHOLESALE WHISKEY
PEDDLER CAUGHT.
I
John Erwick, known as the "whole- (
?saler" by court house attaches, was |
caught in the act over in Douglas ,
jy Deputy Fells and brought to Ju- ,
neau this morning.
John had just delivered several
lemijohns or rather stout booze to
lie Indian settlement on the beach. v
lie was placed under $100 bond and (
A-ill have a hearing tomorrow.
RENOUNCES SUCCESSION. a
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 9.?Grand s
luke Michael Alexandrovlch has re- 11
lounced his succession to the throne 11
T.
o retire to private life with his mor
ganatic wife. The Czar is much cha
grined at the grand duke's action.
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Marine Notes |
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The Humboldt returned from Skag
way at 1 o'clock this morning and left
for the South after loading 63 boxes
of halibut.
The Yukon scheduled to arrive from
the Westward today had not report
ed this morning.
The Georgia arrived from Sitka and
way ports this morning.
The fishing Bchooner Anita Phil
lips has left Juneau and is shipping
from Hoonah.
Several of the fishing fleet arrived
In yesterday with modest catches of
halibut.
The Dolphin is expected from the
South tomorrow.
The Georgia sailed for Skagway and
way ports at 1:30 today.
The Northwestern will sail from Se
attle for Southeastern Alaska and the
Westward on Dec. 12.
_____________ i
Diamonds, alw&yn n wise Invest
ment, are unusuall." so at this time.
Jurs are Imported under auspices so
'avorable as to enable us to offer ,
,'ou better values than we believe ,
,'ou'll obtain elsewhere. ??? ;
I. J. SHARRICK. (
i
Beautiful sets ladles' furs for the (
vlfe, sister or sweetheart, at W. H ]
:ase. tf. ?
YOU GET NEW IDEAS
.8 you look through my holiday stock. I
t is a practical demonstration of pos- '
ibilities In gathering under one roof ?
learly everything to make people -
inppy at Christmas time. j
2. Valentine's Jewelry Store, Juneau, i
M. G. Rogers, the Douglas business 1
inn, was In town today. j
THE FISHING FLEET.
Kennebec?Left for bankB Dec. 8.
Dora H.?Ready to sail.
Pacific.?Ready to sail.
Mildred.?No. 1?Out.
Mildred.?No. 2.?Out.
Active.?Out.
Gjoa?Out.
Belle?Ar. Dec. 9.
Highland Queen.?Out.
Louise?Out.
Olga.?Out.
Norman Sunde?Ar. Dec. 7.
Volunteer.?Out.
Vesta.?Ar. Dec. 7.
Valkyrie?Out.
Xhanthus?Out.
Waif?Ar. Dec. 7.
White Star?Ready to sail.
Lister?Ar. Dec. 8.
Olympic?Ar. Dec. 8.
Dick.?Ar. Dec. 8.
Dolphin.?Ar. Dec. 8.
Hal ley's?Ar. Dec. $.
CHINAMAN CAUGHT
EVADING THE LAW.
A warrant was issued by Commis
<loner Stackpole, of Ketchikan, who is
special extradition agent, for a china
man, for violation of the Chinese Ex
:luslon act. The Chinaman was ar
rested in Wrangel by Deputy Mar
dial MacMUlun and taken to etchl
kun on the Spokane.
FEMMER & RITTER.
See this firm for all kinds of dray
Ing 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. ???
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iiORPHEUMi;
CIRCUIT
;; JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS ?;
:: Advanced Vaudeville
jj and Motion Pictures jj
;j TRUST FILMS jj
;; Best by Test !!
jj VAUDEVILLE jj
;; Every Night "
!! JuncauOpens December20 I!
7-H-.H 1 1 I 1 1 1 H-H-l-H-M-H-M 1
DouglasRollerRink
Open for Skating
2:30 to 5 p. m. and Every Evening
: The Most Suitable Christmas Gifts::
For everybody and for everybody's purse can be found at ??
: Britt's Pharmacy ii
I! Beautiful lines of fresh candles In fancy boxes?all sizes, an ..
'! elegant assortment of perfumos?domestic and Imported?In very "
?; attractive boxes from 25 cents up. Leather bags and novelties of jj
latest designs, toilet sots in great variety?In silver and ebony. ??
!! Manicure sets in silver and ivory, fancy stationery, card cases, ..
I) bridge sets, etc. Shaving sets and smoking sets. ||
I! A well-assorted stock of hand-painted china and decorated Havi- ..
land china. Llbbey's cut glass in a very select assortment, etc., etc. ??
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STANDARD SIZES AND THE LATEST STYLES
LADIES' SHOES-MEN'S SHOES
New Goods For the Rainy Season
SANDSTROM & HEIDORN Seward Street
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M. G. Rogers Company
MEN'S GOODS
GROCERIES
DOUGLAS ALASKA
II 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 II II I I II I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II III I I II I ? I'
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 Arc the Very Lowest
Don't Put Off Your Purchases too Late; as the Stocks Will Be Broken Before Long
.
LEATHER GOODS?In Pillow Tops, Runner*, Center Pieces,
Rags, 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.
I JAPANESE BRASS NOVELTIES?This line is new this seas
on, and '.lie 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 gift, 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 ??
33 YOUR CHOICE in Overcoats may be one of a dozen
33 different styles we'll show you. It may be a belt back, 33
or plaited; a very long coat or a medium; a loose, baggy 33
3! back, or a form-tracing. You may want a rough or y
3 3 smooth fabric; a plain color or a pattern, < ?.
Hail, Schaffner & Marx 33
31 makes them all, and we have good examples of all of them J \
33 here to show you. <?
33 You can't make a mistake in buying these clothes; 3!
? there's no mistake about them. 33
.
Grocery Department features forXmas
NEW ARRIVAL SMYRNA FIGS, NEW CALIFORNIA FIGS, CLUSTER
TABLE RAISINS IN BULK ALSO IN ONE POUND AND TWO POUND
CARTONS, NEW NUTS OF ALL KINDS.
Royal Worcester
Teddy and
Bon Ton Corsets
Bears $1.00 to $10.00
/^c/VNERUjiLASKA.
,, . II I
Pictorial Review _ ?
Teddy
Patterns
10c and 15c Dolls

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