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OUR MOTTO Has Always Been QUALITY and RIGHT PRICES We are still giving our Customers the HIGHEST QUALITY GROCERIES at Prices Never Equalled in Cordova Call And Be Convinced | O’NEILL & SLATER COMPANY THE STORE OF QUALITY YIELDING BEFORE ADVANCE LODON, Doc. 18—A report from Franco states that tin* German armies which invaded France and Belgium are yield slowly but surely before the advance of the allies. Today the official bulletin issued by the Freeh war office reports several victories here and there along the line, and that the allies have made further advances in Belgium. , ---:o: nrnnnt ■ ■ ■ n-rm ■ ■ ■ ■ mi AIMl LUffitS IN SERI WERE ENORMOUS NISH, Dec. 18—A report issued by the war office today states that the loss of the Austrians during their recent defeat by the Servians and the retreat north have been enormous. Eye witnesses state that innumerable bodies lie unburied on the* battlefield and all along the route of the Austrian retreat, and that the victory of the Servians was complete and overwhelm ing. ANNOUNCEMENT. We wish to announce to the general public of the territory that we now have our doors open for business, and with the manufacture of our steam engines, hoists, pumping plants, steam, gasoline and electric drilling and coring machinery, we halde all class es of mining machinery, and are pre pared to furnish castings in brass, steel and iron of any size and form. and have a complete machine shop in stalled for handling all classes of ma chine work. HAItMON & DEEVER. K.inney has a corner on Coffee. What we mean is COFFEE, not the wishy-wishy kind you have been buying and nicknamed cofTee. Ono can of Dwight Edwards will convince -:o: A great variety of attractive Christ mas cards at E. A. Hegg's. [HE RESIGNS GUST SEATTLE, Dec. 1g—George H. Hig her, vice-president and manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, tendered his resignation to the com pany yesterday afternoon. Mr. Higher has been prominent In steamship circles on the coast for some years, having come from the east In the enrly days of the Nome St. Michael rush with the Empire Transportation company, which oper ated n line of five steamers between Seattle and tjic North. Lather he Seattle nnd the North. Later he ( onsruction Co., and a few years ago associated himself with the Pacific Coast Company. Mr. Higbee has not made known his plans for the future. -:o: EVANS ARRIVES AND SAILS SOUTH I _ The steamer Admiral Kvans came in from the westward last evening, tying up at the wharf shortly before 9 o clock. She had a number of i passengers from the westward. When near Port Graham the Ev ans struck on Bird Beef, remaining fast until the next tide, when she was floated off. The vessel sus tained considerable damage, the rocks punching a hole of considerable size in her botom. She was run to Sel-1 dovia and beached, where tempora ry repairs were made to the hull, after which she proceeded on her voyage. -: o: S A-T-l-S-F A-C-T-l-O-N a big word, A a bigger thing: You'll get it in big measure by buying your GROCERIES at S. BLUM & CO. -:o: EDITOR STONE HERE ON WAY TO STATES N - ei B. M. Stone, president of the Gate- r< way Publishing Co., publisher of the Seward Gateway, was a passenger a on the Admiral Evans, for the states, j Mr. Stone was very reticent as to the tt business which carried him so hur- \ riedly to the states, but it is ru- jr mored that he is to make extensive g( additions to the Gateway plant in j anticipation of the coming of the government railroad to Seward in n that 56 column daily he has prom- 0 ised the people of his city. -: o:- ft Marked reductions in staple gro- a ceries—Call and get our prices. b O'Neill & Slater Co. -:o: Bead the Times and be a booster. (j MIC LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS Last evening Mt. McKinley Lodge o. 183, P. & A. M., held its annual ectlon of officers with the following !sults: Worshipful Master, Bartley How •d; Senior Warden, Walter W'olf; inior Warden, H. A. Slater; Secre ry, Oscar Moyers; Treasurer, A. J. dams; Senior Deacon, A. McN. [elds; Junior Deacon, Kelley Hobin m; Senior Steward, Edw. Currier; inior Steward, Guy Higginson. There will he an installation of the iwly elected officers at Masonic hall, 1 Wednesday, Dec. 30, to which the caabers of the Eastern Star and the milies of the members of the lodge •e invited, after which a banquet will ) tendered to the invited guests. -:o: J. Upchurch, from the wireless sta tin, is a visitor in town today. -:o: GROCERY NOTES Quality Highest—Prices Lowest. 1 tbs Best Granulated Sugar for $1 at LUM & CO. -:o Select your Christmas cards now t E. A .Hegg’s LOST—Leather watch fob with gold monogram “F. R.” and Native Son [ pin. Reward for return to Windsor J Hotel office. -: o: Fresn shipments of corn on the cob at Kinney’s. EMPRESS THEATRE i The Finest Moving Picture House j In Alaska. SEATING CAPACITY 400 | PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1914. “THE QUANTRELL’S SON” A Vitagraph War Story. “THE OLD VERSUS THE NEW.” Selig Drama. ; “TRAPPED.” A Two Reel Kalem Drama full of stirring acton and exciting scenes. First Show negins at 8 p. m. REGULAR ADMISSION I THE WONDER RANGES! ARE PERFECT BAKERS AND FUEL SAVERS U e have Patterns to Suit your Fancy and a Price to fit your Purse NORTHWESTERN HARDWARE CO. It's Stove Service we sell | ^ouh^1 14,8 Stove Servlce you want AN OFFER FOR SIXTY DAYS ONLY. 575 Town Lots in Cordova. 5F _ ■ Ranging in price from $50 up to $-1000, and GOO Town lots in Chitina from $50 to $1000. Any or all of them on easy terms. Now is the time to buy. h or particulars—Call on or write to GKO. C. HAZELET, s ( ordova, Alaska.Trustee and Agent. aiiiiriBiiiiiiBiiiiiiimiM . ..v,v.% .v.v.v.v.v.w.w.v.v. .%w | Suggestions | For Christmas | I Best and Biggest Assortment | !•! — :•> Smoking Jackets Silk Ties ‘ j Hole Proof Hosiery lor The Whole Family Alfred Benjamin’s Suits § John B. Stetson Hats And Floreshiem Shoes [:>; §; I 1 I I X* Jfinkelstein&sapiroI The Store That Satisfies S. BLUM, Pres. M. BROCK, Vice-Pres. THOS. SCOTT, Cashier FIRST BANK OF CORDOVA CAPITAL STOCK $25,000 DESPOSITORY FOR TERRITORIAL FUNDS. ! Have You Contributed? S No, this isn’t an appeal for funds. It’s a sug gestion to put in your “Jimmy Pipe” and smoke. COME ACROSS! I)o a little publicity work for your business and Cordova. Carve your name in the Hall of Fame. rPlie Cordova Daily Times wants your advertising. GET IN THE WAGON AND RIDE Christmas Suggestions rUPTCTHI At AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE AT HAND AND OUR STORE IS AGAIN * IT IV 1 ^ 1 ifl A ^ HEADQUARTERS FOR APPROPRIATE AND LASTING GIFTS AT ! PR'CES WHICH REALLY REPRESENT GREAT M ONEY SAVING. IT IS CERTAINLY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS NOW WHILE OUR BIG STOCK CON TAINS SUCH A WIDE AND COMPLETE RANGE OF SUITABLE PRESENTS. THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WILL BE BUSY ONES WITH THIS STORE. ACCEPT OUR ADVICE AND MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS NOW FOR DEDIVERY LATER ON. VISIT OUR BIG SHOE j CLA®SJ P™I?™AS NTCOEt'jEWELRY BATH RO^ DEPARTMENT NECKWEAR a very large and beautl- _ - If you admire pretty pat- ful assortment. Nugget Experience shows that Wearing Christmas Season finds In our Big terns and distinctive de- Chains. Watch Fobs. Beau- Apparel is about the most substan Footwear Department a wide range signs In Neckwear, you'll ty and st|ck Pins, Rings, tial Christmas Gift of all, and includ of Choice Styles and Dependable surely find our showing un- Necklaces, Crosses, Cuff ed, should be guaranteed. Makes of Shoes and Slippers for excelled. Links, Etc. Our Bath Robe Department con every member of the family | FOUR-IN-HAND AND JUST THE ARTICLE TO tains only the Very best Makes, from Black or Tan,, Lace or Button, BOW TIE8 8END HER the leading woolen mills. Our Gun Metal, Patent Leather, Vlcl and —' ■ 1 - assortment is large and our prices .... ~ Imported Japanese Dainties .7Z*. p™, We Guarantee Perfect Pit Silk Embroidered Kimonos, in various shades, both | ---- short and long, Lunch Cloths, Bureau Scarfs, Cotton1 I P"™ a ; f\\ r“ I Stencils, Toweling, Battenbergs, Wheel Doily, White! vhnnUnr 1/ ShnnhCir W Kabe Embroidered Opera Bags, Kabe Chiyoda Bags and Q UULd IV OMUL) Ldl IV 0thers’ Linen Stencil center set’ Pin Cushions, Leather W W P L"WI 'Jr ! 1 J Purses, Doll Pin Cushions, Leather Mirror Cases,, Pon- _ - gee Boudoir Slippers, Imitation Velvet Pillow Tops, HFRF’q tup ptaup pnD WOMEN’S Kahki Pi“°W Tops’ Ohochet DpiIi«’ »» Handker. | "ERE FURmSHINGS S chiefs. and a large assortment of Linen Handkerchiefs.! FURNISHINGS | Silk Hosiery In Tan, Stone, Tan- THESE ARE VERY APPROPRIATE GIFTS ln this P°Pu!ar department you go, Brown, Pink, Champagne, Cardi- j wil* flnd a large selection of mer nal, Light Blue, and Black in ordl- qpPPTAT DnTno __ . _ ! chandise at Economical Prices, nary and Italian ®?XES 0F TRAVELERS BAGS Father. Son. Uncle Cousin, each X MAS HOSIERY AND TRUNKS wl" be delighted with anything you assort mlnf for bo^hw^e’n Tnd'!h II* " Y°U d°n,t k"°W What Here are two Item, which select here' Look °ver ‘b* «tock drln Knitted Toaue. and Hoodi’ ! e'B' *° 8e* f°r Fa*her °r > in reCent year* have b«°™ t0day Wh"e '* 'B ComP,ete- Under‘ dren. Knitted Toques and Hoods, Brother, you’ll always guess ! very popular as Christmas wear’ 8hirts- Suspenders, Hosiery, Pure Felt Sofa Pillows, in every de- ; riaht ,f vou . . . " I *'ry popular 38 ^nnstmas 7' ... r,9ht you buy hlm a box Gifts, and cause the giver to te" * M SSUe °f Fancy B,ack Hose, In j be long remembered on ac- Our assortment of Special X-ma. Consider These For Gifts T'sllk"0"’ me^ce^lzed• ",le j count of the satisfaction the and Holiday Boxes Is complete. or 81,K- gift affords. CLAYSON The Clothier! 1< n n If DOLLS I * FOR GIRLS | DRUMS FOR BOYS III! , | TOYS IFOR ALL The Best Assortment Ever Prices Never So Reasonable Si • Headquarters For Christmas Gifts j I | s. BLUM & co. Jj | Good Goods