AT
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Every Dollar Purchase En
titles You to a Chance
on an Electric Train
REMEMBER.
In planning your Christmas dinner
to get WHIPPING CREAM
Adel man & Quilty
CHRISTMAS BOXES
Stickers, cards, cord and ribbons, fancy silk hose,
handkerchiefs, underwear, Winsor ties, gloves,
neckwear, lia r ornaments, waists, pocket books.
Corsage h.>quets. lunch sets, bath sets, towels, cro
chet baby jacket.-, caps yokes, fancy bags, woolen
and silk dress got ds.‘ Mousing I'nderwear and tlos
sard Corsets.
A Christmas Gift for Everyone at
HALI.ETT & SCOTT'S
Toys, X-Mas Cards
and CANDIES
Call and see our Line Before
Making Your Selection
SEWARD DRUG COMPANY
SUCCESSORS TO THE ALASK V PHARMACY
SEWARD ALASKA
Do Y ou Know!
That MILLION’S OF DOLLARS go out of circulation yearly
through accidental destruction?
Why risk your earnings by carrying your money and checks on
your person or leaving them in your homes?
Your Bank is ^our Safeguard
from loss by theft or fire.
Your benefit is twofold, for added to your security is the ef
ficient service that we are in a position to give you.
Do not wait until loss overtakes you but bank your money or
checks with us today, and feel secure.
DIE BANK OF SEWARD
“THE BANK THAT HELPS YOU PROSPER.”
TERRITORIAL DEPOSITORY CITY DEPOSITORY
ESTABLISHED 1903
LINER HAI) TO DODGE |
NEW YORK, Dec. 20. — The latest reports of the
chase of the liner Adriatic indicate that a German raider
lias really reached the Atlantic. The big vessel had to
change her course six times and the greatest difficulty
was experienced by her in dodging into port.
GERMANS RAID ON SOMME
PARIS, Dec. 20. — The Germans undertook a raid
north of Chilly on the Somme last night and gained a lit
tle temporary success which was overcome later by our
forces. Artillery is active at the Chambrette wood and
near Louvemont but infantry assaults have not been at
tempted.__
LOUD LITAS MISSING
News has been received that Lord
Lucas, a former Cabinet Minister,
who became an odicer in the Royal
Fly ng; Corps, is missing.
On Friday, November 3, he went up
in an aeroplane to inspect the Ger
man positions and did not return.
There was a heavy wind blowing from
our lines toward the enemy. Lord
i.ucas became president of the board |
of Agriculture in August ID14. in the
Cabinet reconstruction that followed
the outbreak of war,. He had previ
ously held minor Ministerial appoint-!
ments. He remained a Cabinet
Minister until the formation of the|
Coalition Government in May 11*15,
when Lord Selborne succeeded him
at the Board of Agriculture.
Thereupon Lord Lucas, in spite of
the fact that he had an artificial leg,
the result of an injury in the Boer
War, entered the Royal Flying Corps,
and did useful work for some months,
lie acted as instructor for a time be
fore proceeding to France.
lie is forty years of age and is un
married.—Daily Mail.
Long distance telephone oooth a1
The Branch.
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Best cigars and refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1-tf
Don’t Forget
When purchasing yiur steamship tieKets from St wind, take ad*
vantage of tie m w rates 11 \\ tt. < (ltd at'd secure same thiough to
your tinal destination via tiie
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
Front* Seattle *Jhi> "ill save you money. LNION PACIFIC
j> hutli a summer and "liter travel route, its geogtaphieal po*
Ninon t ot only it sines its I ring a e< tufortable way to go fn summer
hut also makes it compaiatiiely lice Trim annoying winter delays.
Through standaid and tourist slecpns: dining ear service second*
to-noue: and automatic* “Safety” Sigrnl Protection.
Information tickets. reservations am*. travel service upon
application iu %
\Y A YN ItM’K, Admiral I. tie. A. H. MeDONA t*I>. Alaska
S. S. C*o . or write
H. A. LAWRENCE
TltW PUNU I'llKIUHT ANH PASsF.NCKK AIJKN’I.
I*. t\ itox 4t>:t. ill Seward Street
JUNK At’
EMPRESS THEATRE
Thursday. Dec.21, 8:00 p.m.
EMPRESS CIRCUIT PRESENTS A
FAMOUS PLAYERS FEATURE
IN I PARTS
“A BACHELOR'S ROMANCE”
A GOOD COMEDY DRAMA
“A SPARK FROM THE EMBERS”
A 2 REEL BRONCHO DRAMA
DREARY DCD WHO VISITS HIS
UNCLE DUDLEY'S FARM
A VITAGRAPH COMEDY 1 REEL
7 REEL PROGRAM
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10 & 2.">c. ADMISSION
! LUMBER!
Alaska Ltimh‘'r Marti* bv Alaska labor
i -— -—
DIMENSION LUMBER
in Any Quantity Now
DRESSED LUMBER
in Any Quantity Soon
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SfWARD SAWMILL CO.
A. f. kVSMISStN. Prop. Phonf Kenai 2
LEON C. BOOKER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Bank of Seward Building
Phone Madison 84
Fire and Accident Insurance
SEWARD BAKERY
Home Made Mince
Meat Pics
Christmas Cakes Made to Order
Seward Steam Laundry
HARRY KAWABB, Prop.
Fifth Avenue Phone Main 157
Best of Work—Latest Machinery
Work Delivered in 24 hours
Cleaning and Pressing
Flannels and Silks
Washed by Hand
PRICES REASONABLE
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- SAFETY FIRST! -
RUHSTALLER’S
Gilt Edge
BEER
»
Sacramento, Calif.
SERVED AT ALL CAFES
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NOTICE
An important meeting of the Odd
fellows will be held in the van Gilder
hall on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 8 p. m.
Election of officers and other import
ant business.
L. C. BOOKER, Secy.
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
KEN AI PRECINCT, THIRD DI
VISION, TERRITORY OF ALAS
KA.
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF C. M. JOHNSON
Deceased.
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned, ALTAMON KNIGHT, j
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
ESTATE OF C. M. JOHNSON, De
ceased, that he has been appointed by
the Probate Court of Kenai Precinct
for the Territory of Alaska, as ad
ministrator of the said estate, and
notice is hereby given to the creditors
of, and all persons holding claims
against said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers within
six months after date of the first
publication of this notice, to the said
administrator at his residence in the
town of Hope, Alaska, which said
residence of said administrator shall
be the place for the transaction of all
business regarding the probate of the
above estate.
Date of first publication, December
20, 1916.
Date of last publication January 17,
11917.
Dated, this 19th day, of Dec.,
( D., 1916.
ALTAMON KNIGHT,
Administrator.
Famous Jefferson Dress Shoes.—
“URBACH'S.” "
Xmas Tree Decorations and candles
—“URBACH’S.”
Genuine Cut Glass at Vs Price at
the BAZAAR.
Selected Fur Caps.—“URBACH’S.”
Xmas Candles 10c. per box at the
BAZAAR.
MILE 54 ROADHOUSE
Under the management of
J. M. LEONHARDT
Everything for Dog Mushers.
Good Eats Glean Bunks
JOE RENO
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GIRDWOOD
Everything for Dog Muehers
and Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line
Saturday will be
Children's Day at
ELLSWORTH’S
Shoes. Rubbers.Un
derwear and
TOYS
at your own price
MILE 40 ROADHOUSE
G. W. ADAMS, Proprietor
Dog Mushera Made Comfortable
All freight and expreas forwarded
from end of steel.
O. K. BATHS
Broadway Seward
A Neat Haircut and Easy Shave
Our Specialty
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC CO.
S. M. (1RAFF
President ana General Manrfuer
SEE
BILL HENRY
THE LIVE REAL ESTATE MAN
For the Best Real Estate
Deal in Seward
Office 4 th & Adams.
Owing to the increased cost of pa-1
per the Seattle papers have increased
their prices. Sunday editions aro
three cents and daily editions are two
cents.
Mr. Johnson, formerly of the tent
and awning company here, has re
turned from Anchorage. He is suff
ering at persent from an injury to
the hand which he sustained on the
wharf.
William Rohrbach, the energetic
representative of the llardaman Hat
company, is in the city again.
'
Xmas Rooks for Roys and Girls, 5c;
to $1.50.—“URBACH'S.”
FOR KENT
4 room house, completely furnished
with hath.—Apply Gateway. 12-12-.'*.
New shipment of Filson’s Water
proof Mackinaw stag shirts.—$7.00.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Flashlights and Batteries.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
The Seward Commercial Co. is giv
ing away with every dollar purchase
a chance on an Ives Electric train
with motor attached. The train is
now on exhibition in the toy window
and will be running every evening be
I tween the hours of 7 and 7:30.
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Old papers for sale at the “Gate
way.”
FOR RENT
Two partly furnished housekeeping
rooms with hath. Good for two men.
Gateway.
Old papers for sale at the “Gate
way.”
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Oyster Cocktails at "The Branch.'
Children’s sleds.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Waterfill & Frazter whiskey
‘The Branch.”
FOR RENT
?> room house, furnished. — Apply
Gateway office. tf.
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Now is the time to
buy X-Mas Gifts
UrbacH
has a fine assort
ment of
fancy Neckwear
Charmant Mufflers
Gloves, fur Caps
Mackinaw Coats
A Beautiful Picture Free
with each Dollar purchase
of Toys
WE’RE OFF
in the race for the holiday trade of
Seward.
Never in the history of this store
have we had the stock of beautiful
presents that we are showing this
year.
Our stock of candy has never been
equalled in Alaska and is the line.-t
that money can buy, and some of the
gift boxes this year are works of art.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
for everybody, and they just seem to
add the finishing touch to a little
present. See our assortment.
PIPES KODAKS PHOTOS
BOOKS STATIONARY
CANDY CIGARS CIGARETTES
ETC., ETC., ETC.
Some beautiful framed pictures for
the home.
H E T T E L S
The Home of the Kodak
Broadway Ave.
Phone, Madison IIP.
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
THIRD DIVISION, KENAI PRE
CINCT.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Elizabeth I). Gray, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Administrator of the Estate
of Elizabeth D. Gray, deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against, the said deceased to
exhibit them with necessary vouchers,
within six months after the first pub
lication of this notice, to the said Ad
ministrator, at his office, Rank of
Seward Bulding, the same being the
place for transaction of the business
of said estate, in the Town of Sew
ard, Kenai Precinct, Territory of Al
aska.
Dated this 8th day of December,
1916.
FRANK L. BALLAINE,
Administrator.
Date of first publication, December 9,
1916.
Date of last publication, January 13,
1917.
SEWARD GRILL
GEO. A. MITCHELL, Proprietor
OPEN DAY AND N1CHT Phone Adams 119
SERVICE CLEANLINESS
Private Boxes for Ladies or Parties
C. W. PALMER
BLN IK, ALASKA
SOME OF OUR SPECIALTIES:
WELLMAN CANNED GOODS TIP TOP EGGS
MARSHFIELD CHEESE
RED CLOVER BUTTER SPERRY’S FLOURS
And a full line of
HARDWARE, STOVES, HAY AND FEED
No Better Goods Can Be Bought At Any Price
G. W. PALMER, KNIK, ALASKA