NEWS NOTES.
Charles Brown of Brown & Hawk
ins returned from Anchorage this
morning on the Alliance and says
everything is looking very prosperous
and fine over there.
Philip J. Hickey and C. L. Yotaw
returned yesterday afternoon on the
car from a hunting trip on kenai
Lake. They bagged two moose and
two of the finest Black bears in the
country. Mr. Yotaw will return for
his trapping grounds on the lower
kenai river and Chickaloon Flats on
Friday morning.
George Lemillard left on the car
this morning to join the section gang
at Mile 34. Mr. Iiemillard suffered an
injury last Monday while working
with some logs, which has crippled
him somewhat.
P. J. McGuire went out the line for
a day of recreation.
The small “buzz car" went out this
morning at 9:15 ahead of the large
car with a load of bridge timbers for
the crew at Mile 52, several bales of
chicken wire for the fox ranch of
\Vm. Kaiser on the Kenai river ami
some lumber for A. H. Case of Quartz
creek.
The large car left rather late this
morning owing to the large amount of
freight to be handled. She left at
9:35 with another big load of freight
for out the line.
A. S. Dautrick, of the Great North
ern railroad, returned from a trip to
Anchorage, on the Alliance.
Max Herman, proprietor of the Al
aska Cigur Factory here, returned
this morning on the Alliance from a
business trip to Anchorage.
What is believed to be the first
sheep of the season to come to Seward
was brought in day before yesterday
by Pan Punlap who shot him near
Trail creek. The sheep weighed over
two hundred pounds.
H. J. Warren, of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and St. Paul Railway, was a
passengers on the Admiral Evans for
the states from a trip to Kodiak.
F. N. Fletcher, who went over to
Cyak on the Dora was an outgoing
passenger for San Francisco. Over
there he looked at the Anjok Gold
mines.
Mrs. P. D. Blodgett, wife of Mr.
Blodgett of Kodiak, one of the
pioneer merchants of that city, was
an outgoing passenger on the Evans.
The finger of X. Jerry which he
has lost by accident was struck by a
poisoned arrow by Indians in 1847 and
also had a felon on it some years ago.
It *.s the very same finger. Mr. Jerry
is seventy-nine years «'? age, he says.
“Senator” Hill returned from An
chorage on the Alliance this morning.
It is reported that Mrs. Revel sut>
ered a relapse after reaching her
honu at Mile 34 yesterday and is in
a serious condition. A special car
with a <k>etor left for her house yes
terday afternoon.
W. A. McXeiley went out the line
this morning to spend the day hunt
ing and fishing at his camp at Mile
23.
One of the latest Remington Add
ing machines was installed in the
Post Office this morning by E. C.
Niles, representative of the company.
The typewriter will add, substract,
divide and multiply and will be used
in auditing the postal accounts
monthly.
J .H. Xichoalde, of the Armour
Packing company of Chicago, arrived
on the Alliance from Anchorage.
Work was started this morning on
grading Adams street in front of the
Bank of Seward. This will remove
a very bad mud puddle which has
been very bothersome to teams and
autos in the pa3t.
A. Van Marven, representing the
West Coast Grocery Company, o*
Tacoma, and whose Alaskan head
quarters are at Juneau, arrived this
morning on the Alliance from An
chorage.
The Ladies Bridge Whist Club will
not meet at Mrs. Hickey’s this Satur
day, as announced at the last meet
ing, but at Mrs. George Sexton’s.
This will conclude the series of four
weeks and the prize will be awarded
to the highest scorer.
“Bud” Harmon shot several ducks
at the head of the bay while out hunt
ing on Monday afternoon.
TO AID SERBIA
i BERLIN, Sept. 29.—It is reported that the French
and British have landed strong forces at Port Katherine
near Saloniki for the purpose of aiding the Serbians in
the effort to repel the expected Teutonic drive. Amster
: dam reports are to the effect that the kaiser, instead of re
moving his headquarters further east, has gone to direct
matters on the western front.
REPORTS CONFLICTING ;
I new YORK, Sept. 29.—The reports coming this af
ternoon front the western battle front are very conflict
ing. The struggle is apparently proceeding with unabat
ed vigor but the truth about the results is clouded by the |
doubt caused by the varying reports from the different'
capitals.
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JAPS LAND IN RUSSIA
SAYS SEWARD LETTER.
Fred Kruhsa, a resident of Seward
| and a Russian by birth, has received
from his brother, Theodore Kruhsa.
1 who lives at Archangel, Russia, a
letter to the effect that 750,000 Jap
anese troops of the 1st Army Corps
of Japan have been quietly landed at
Archangel. The letter is corroborat
ed to some extent by newspapers
! which he has also received.
Archangel is the great northen
seaport aof Russia and is not only the
prooable port, but the only port, at
which Japan might land troops in
Russia by sea.
Mr. Kruhsa had a brother, Christ
ian Kruhsa, killed at the battles
around Warsaw on January 8th. He
also has another brother, Edward,
who was captured in the early days
of the war iij eastern Prussia. This
brother is still a prisoner and in a let
ter received he tells his brother here
in Seward that they, the prisoners,
are only permitted to send out one
letter a year.
NEWS NOTES
I Dr. J. A. Baughman is now with the
Alaska Pharmacy, in the absence of
Dr. Davies, who left on the Evans
yesterday.
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Walking in the woods around town
has become dangerous, at least that
is what Harry Hoben says. He said
that while walking through some old
wood roads in the north half of the
Rudolph homestead he was confront
ed twice by men who were pointing
their guns in his direction, expecting
game. After that he determined the
safest way would be to travel either
singing a song or whistling for all he
was worth, in order to let them know
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he was coming.
City Engineer Whitfield was walk
ing on the streets today with his tran
sit and chains checking up the North
and South, as well as the East and
West base lines.
William Aiken, a well known trav
eling man, is in the city after a visit
to Anchorage.
See Hutton’s ad. Tuesdays and Fri
days. Second hand goods, cash or
commission. 9-28-tf
Second hand goods bought and sold
for cash or on commission. £ee But
ton’s ad. Tuesdays and Fridays. 28-tf
WANTED to rent a piano. Apply
Gateway. 9-28—3t
See us oetore sending outside f3t
/our iob printing.
Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main
53. Anytime. Service P. D. Q.
Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at
“The Branch.”
Sporting goods of all kinds at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Today the Seward Gateway is the
j greatest established daily and weekly.
I REPORT STRIKE OF GOOD
ORE ACROSS THE BAY.
W. VV. Anderson, Pete Anderson
and Lars Anderson report the dis
covery by them of an exceedingly
promising ledge near Anderson falls
across the bay, or to be more definite,
near Irene creek. To prove their
faith in their find they have inserted
in the Gateway today their location
notice. The rock is believed to be
very good and further tests are ex
pected to show that the find is of real
importance.
SOMETHING NEW!! La France
laundry tablets. Saves the garments,
half the work and all the worry,
^•'ive cents per package.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First."
Palmolive Shampoo should be on
every toilet table.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First."
See the ready made skirts and
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waists at Butt’s.
Read the Key ad. today. Page C.
Everyone interested in Alaska
reads the Gateway.
ADELMAN $ QUILTY—SEWARD DAIRY
MILK AND CREAM
On Sale Daily at Both Meat Markets
Buy Tickets Now and Save Money
The |
Seward News Co.
GEO. PHELPS, Prop.
Seward, Alaska
Alaska Post Cards
and Curios
References: Any bank or business
man in Seward.
Remit by postal note or bank draft
KENAI LAKE BOAT SERVICE
CONNECTING WITH
Alaska Northern Railway at Mile 20
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TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS
THE “NELLIE B” FRED BUNCE, Master
Special Trips by arrangement. Address Fred Bunce. Mile 20.
$5.00 $5.00
Manufacturer's Agent
CIGARS FRUITS
TOBACCO NUTS
CIGARETTES CANDIES
Magazines J Newspapers
D. C. MATHISON, Proprietor
SEWARD. ALASKA
We want a snappy, suggestive advertising motto and
will pay $5.00 for the best suggestion.
All suggestions must be submitted in writing, signed
and dated. .
The choice will be decided October 31st by three judges.
Call and get particulars.
NOTICE
Change in Telephone Numbers
Commencing tomorrow, Sept. 30th, many numbers are changed
Subscribers are requested to consult the NEW DIRECTORY in every case before calling “Central.”
We ask our subscribers to co-operate in the
above request for the good of the service
ALASKA ELECTRIC CO._ Seward, Alaska
THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL DANK OF ALASKA
AT SEWARD
OFFICERS
NEW YORK SEWARD
JOSEPH W. HARRIMAN » President.
JOHN A. NOBLE, vie. President.
HENRY B WESSELMAN, vi» rm.
GASTON HARDY, vinrmMMt.
ERICH LUCAS, c»tkr.
MERRILL A. MARTIN.
GOLD DUST AND BULLION BOUGHT AND ASSAYED
DRAFTS ON ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN BANKERS’ASSOCIATION TRAVELERS CHEQUES
CORRESPONDENT
HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK
NEW YORK
FOR RENT: Completely furnish
ed. Three room apartment with bath
and electric light. Apply Gateway
office. 9-17—9t
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Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
Nicely Furnsihcd Rooms. Winter
Rafcs. Over Carstens. 9-23—tf
Fancy neckwear.-Urbach’s.
Furnished house for rent: Dougher
ty £ Stewart. Adams St. Seward.
9-25—3t.
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The Key offers a premium. See ad.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
Ladies’ and childrens’ furnishings
at Butt’s.
Largest and most complete line of
furniture in the city at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.”
The Christian Science meetings are
being held in the Pioneer hall (for
merly A. B. hall) every Sunday at 11
o'clock and Wednesday evenings at 8
o'clock. 9-13—tf.
FOR RENT:- One large front
room'* suitable for ofike and bedroom,
on Washington St. Apply Gateway.
Pure linen handkerchiefs for men.
—Urbach’s.
Change in telephone numbers. See
ad.
New consignment of Palmolive
soap—twenty-five cents per bar.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First."
Dry goods at Butts.
WHEN IN SEATTLE
GO DIRECT TO
GHEASTYS
Make yourself at home. Leave your packages and suit ca^e
there, they will take care of them until you call no charge.
IT’S TIME WELL SPENT AT THIS STORE
ITT XT' A ^ r |1 ¥ X JI o Men’s and Young
ijOJuAU 1 I O Men sWear
O. C. GRAVES, Pres, and Manager
SEATTLE Second Ave. and Sprint? St.
Territorial and City Depository
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This
-Bank
is a home hank, catering to the needs and
conditions of the home people, most of whom
are known personally to our officers and
directors.
If we haven’t your acquaintance well
be pleased to know you today —and also
handle your hanking.
BANK OF SEWARD
LOCATION NOTICES AT JNE GATEWAY
Groceries Clothing hardware furniture
Announce:
A new line of Household Supplies just
in on STR. ALLIANCE
Spuds, - $1.75 per 100 lbs.
Sugar, • 7.00 “ “ “
flour, - 1.75 per Sack
Everything else accordingly.
Call and look over our stock and prices.
wQuality First”
“ PALACE JINGLES ”
The summer’s slipping away again,
Ami winter’s almost here;
The boys are coming from the hills
In search of warmth and cheer.
Come; all you lads from Anchorage
When you crave a glass of beer.
You're welcome as the flowers In May,
And no one is siwashed here.
THE PALAGE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS * Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection | BILL DEVINE
“ PALACE JINGLES "
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass of Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they’ve
made,
As the winter passes by.
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Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.
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