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SEW \RD, ALASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1915.
The election of officer* of the chamber of commerce Saturday evening
removed any objection that could have existed before to the establishment of
such an institution. It was made clear that better councils had prevailed and
that the organization was not to be made the implement of any clique or
class. Messrs. Booker, Urbach, James, Henry, Xoon, Torrey and Dougherty
» re men against whom no one wou'J dare cast the aspersion of narrowness.
They are good men, and their election to their different offices endows the
whole affair with a different aspect altogether. The roster of officers is
absolutely clear of the element which places personal spite or political w ire
pulling before communal considerations. If it were possible, the sucess ol
the organization should be hoped tor. I his question ot the possibility of .suc
cess is, however, another question. The Commercial C lub has as its mom*
• bers most of the "monied” people of the city and district and its fees and
dues have been very high, but even then it has been found that the task of
advertising this part of Alaska is a matter of big expense. Advertising any
place is an expensive proceeding and it is doubtful if an organization like
the new* chamber of commerce, with its fees as at present, will be more than
a drop of water in a bucket It is all very well and good to ask the members
individually to send out "literature” but experience in all sorts of organiza
tions proves that individuals will do no such thing. The alternative is the
employment of a salaried secretary and all the membership that the chamber
can hope to have will not be able to employ such an official.
Looking at the other side, it may be said that the chamber might from
time to time, if it can be kept afloat, urge improvements and advancements.
It also gives to men who could not atTord the expenses of the Commercial
Club an opportunity to have their voices registered, and this is something to
be considered. Of course, it is a pity that all could not find it possible to be
members and harmonious members of one commercial organization, but now
that the new body has been formed and has shown that it is not to be directed
or used by any clique it should be respected, or, at least, it should be given
a chance.
Above all let us hope that the existence of two organizations will not in
duce dissension and make the last stage of Seward worse than the first.
Remember what Napoleon said; “One BAD general is better than Two good
ones.”
Again; The Gateway does not guess at news, does not anticipate news,
does not fake news, does not publish clippings as special dispatches.
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•:* UNIVERSITY NOTES *
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Dec. 7.—When the results of Henry
Ford’s peace mission to Europe are
made known, Alaska will have had
the honor of being represented in the
conference by Emil E. Hurja, of Fair
banks. He is now speeding on his
way to Europe, expenses all paid by
the 4,jitney” man, having Ven select
ed by President Suzzallo, of the
University of Washington, as a dele
gate. The choice of Mr. Hurja is in
accordance with the plan of Mr.
Ford that one student be sent from
e 15 ra ■ tatlve
universities of the United States, who
is to be selected upon the Rhode’s
Scholarship basis.
Mr. Hurja is at present editor of
the University of Washington Daily;
he is a member of the national
journalism fraternity; he organized
the Sourdough club of the university.
Two years ago he made a trip from
Seattle to Skagway, over the White
Pass, down the Yukon, and back, and
was paid for going by several scientific
journals and newspapers. He has had
, considerable experience as a writer.
He is a junior in the University of
Washington. ,
COTTER SOLVES THE PROBLEM
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY FOR YOU, AND ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS
AND RELATIVES GET JUST WHAT THEY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
Get an Order from Cotter Any Amount that You Marne
The finest line of Christmas novelties and useful presents in Seward to select from.
All you have to do is to decide on how much you wish to spend on remembering your friends,
then call at Cotter’s, get your order and send it with Christmas greetings, and the recipient
can call at any time and select his gift.
t .Just received on thh S. S. Farragut, a beautiful assortment of T HE FA M O US |
j CHEXY SILK NECKWEAR; all of the latest winter styles and shades. J
Garter and Arm Band Sets Handkerchief and Tie Sets
Silk Hosiery Silk Suspenders
Sweaters and Sweater Vests Latest Style Hats
Bath Robes Likely Hand Grips and Suit Cases
Overcoats Suits Rain Coats Dress Shoes and Slippers 1
Dress Shirts flannel Shirts fancy Mackinaws |
Snow Shoes All Wool Blankets Hats and Caps I
Tie Clasps Cuff Links Scarf Pins Collar Holders
j Everything that a man could want and everything in the very best quality, and in the ■;
latest style.
Now, do~not delay and put off your shopping until the last day and then expect to
have the opportunity of selecting from a full and complete stock. Any selection may be
reserved and delivered at any time.
Buy Your Christmas Order Now!
THE MINER’S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
I Phone Adams 131 - “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
)
The resignation of Gilmore Dobie,
as football coach, has not created any
great excitement among the students.
Although he piled up a record for the
university of eight years of undefeat
ed football, he is not the hero that
many people think, on the campus.
His methods have been harsh, accord
ing to football players, and he has
ruled with an iron hand.
A new coach has not yet been
selected. The opinion of the students
of the university seems to\bc that
they want a coach who will get the
results, and yet be of a more gentle
tyi* than Dobie. It is claimed by
educators in the city schools that
Dobie’s influence on grammar school
athletics has not been for the best.
R. M. PEDERSEN.
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❖ NEW CHAMBER *
* NEW OFFICERS *
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Officers were elected by the cham
ber of commerce at the meeting Sat-1
urday evening in the small A. B. Hall.
The meeting was well attended by
members as well as by those who
came merely through curiosity. The
proposed new bye laws and constitu
tion were read by the temporary sec
retary but were not adopted as sev-1
oral changes were found advisable. |
The permanent officers elected were:
President, Leon C. Booker.
Vice-President, Leon Urbach.
Secretary, Ward James.
Treasurer, W. P. Henry.
Board of Directors; John Noon,
Hugh Dougherty and Frank Torrey.
Jn his speech of acceptance Presi
dent Booker said thaf the organiza-1
tion had been established to further
the commercial interests of the city
and district and that no politics, eliqu
ism or personal agitation of any kind
would be tolerated. Mr. Booker j
seemed, indeed, to touch the keynote
of the sentiment of the meeting ami,
on the whole, the atmosphere showed
a decided improvement over what,
admittedly, had been expected. Dis
cussions as to the best means lor
furthering the interests of the city
came before the meeting ended.
Three or four new members signed
during the meeting.
CORDOVA DEATH
CORDOVA.—William H. Lear, who
had been suffering from an attack of
acute pneumonia, died Sunday after
noon at 3:45 o’clock. Deceased was
forty-five years of age, and was born
at Wrangell. He leaves a wife and
little daughter, who are at present in
Tacoma. Mr. Lear was a well known
Alaskan, having resided in several of
the towns. He and his family lived
here for several years, where they
made many friends.—Times.
k Dry goods at Butts.
NEWS NOTES
Mrs. E. J. McConnell returned to
her home at Mile Six this morning
after spending the week end in town.
R. H. Woolsey and J. M. Lconhardt
came in yesterday from a moose hunt
down Kcnai lake, where they say the
snow is waist deep. Others in the
party were Mike Deegan and Charles
Elliot. Between the three, Mr.
Deegan did not hunt, they shot three
moose.
Mrs. Fred Bunco came in last Sat
urday evening from her home at Mile 1
211 and returned again this morning
“with a little Christmas cheer for the
boys.”
The Anchorage, Sunrise and Hope,
Knik and Susitna mail arrived Satur
day on the train. A capacity load of
mail was brought out this trip, most
of it being Christmas packages.
Alex Modine, George Nelson and
Henry Rasmussen returned on the
train Saturday from a three weeks
hunting trip down in the Juneau halts
country on Kenai Lake. They brought
in four moose and rejx>rt that the
animals are very plentiful this year.
Isaac Evans made a trip out to
“Mother White’s today on the train.
H. H. Hildreth is taking a vacation
of a week or ten days from the J. L.
\
Graef hardware store.
James Rennet went out this morn
ing to Mile 12 where he will join the
bridge repair crew.
John Rice went out this morning to
spend a day or so at the McConnell
ranch at Mile Six.
Robert Agney started out this
morning to mush over to Anchorage, j
Frank Cotter left this morning with
a load of merchandise and goods for
his branch at Anchorage.
Coffees and teas at URBACH’S.
New stock of Eveready flash lights
and Batteries.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Commerce Cafe established 1905.
Meals 25 cents up. E. Levin, pro
prietor.
Live Turkey Raffle starts tonight
at the Terminal Bar. 12-20—1
SERIAL NO. 01>S
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska.
June 22. 1915.
SOLDIERS ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD
ENTRY BY ASSIGNEE.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ENTER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
NORTH ALASKA SALMON COMPANY, a
corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of California, and whose
post office address is 110 Market Street, San
Fruncisco, California, as assignee of Joseph
R. Harrigan, administrator of the Estate of
Kyhran Horan, deceased, being entitled to the
benefits of section 2306 of the Revised Statutes
of the United States and amendments thereto,
has applied to make entry of that tract of
land described as U’. S. Survey No. 911, and'
situated on the West hank ol Kvichak River,
approximately six miles above the mouth of
the Alagnak River, District of Alaska, and In
Lulitude 59 deg. 06 min. 50 sec. North and In
longitude 166 deg. 11 min. 44 see. West, and
more particularly described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said survey,
whence U*. S. L. M. R. G. M. bears S. 40 deg.
07 min. W. 20.70 chs. uisiant, thence East,
var. 23 deg. 10 min. E., 3.00 chs. to corner
No. 2, meander corner at line of mean high
water on Kvichak River, whence witness corn
er bears West 1.82 chs. distant; thence,
meandering along line of mean high water on
west shore of Kvichuk' River, var. 22 deg. K.,
N. 28 deg. 25 min. E. 7.20 chs.; N. 29 deg. 64
min. E. 3.60 chs. ; No. 30 deg. 29 min. E. 6.86
chs. to Corner No. 3, meander corner, whence
witness corner bears West 1.93 chs., distant;
Thence West, var. 26 deg. E. 11.69 chs. to
corner No. 1 ; thence South, Var. 20 deg. E.
16.35 chs. to corner No. 1, the place of be
ginning, containing 11.14 acres:
As additional to Homestead Entry No. 1146'
made August 26, 1865, by Kyhran Horan, at
Ionia. Michigan Land Otlicc, for the S. % of
SE. *4 of Sec. 30, township 18 north, range
10 west, containing 80 acres, i
Any and all persons claiming adversely said
tract of land, or any portion thereof, are
hereby notified that unless their advert*
claims are filed during the jieriod of publica
tion and posting, or within 30 days thereafter,
they will be burred by virtue of the statute
and the regulations thereunder.
It is hereby ordered that this notice be
published for the statutory period of 60 days
in the SEWARD GATEWAY, a newspaper of
general circulation printed at Seward, Al
aska, published nearest the land applied for.
C. R. WALKER, Register .
First publication Nov. 11, 1916.
Last publication Jan. 25, 1916.
WANTED
Position as stenographer, secretary
or general office assistant by an
American woman of twenty-five.
Threeyears’ experience. References,
i Miss) Ruth M. Heath. 3002 4th
4venue West. Seattle.
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC CO.
S. M. GRAFF
i President and General Manager
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L H C s' < ^Nnburtfh.
L. P. IV A S,, lilasjco**.
J. M. SLOAN, M. D., C. M.
OVER OATEWAY
Office Hours, I to 3 and 7 t* 8 P. M.
Foumkhi.y or Nomk.
LEANDER L. JAMES, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Ovar Bank of Seward
SEWARD. * - ALASKA
ROMIG & ROMIG j
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined, Lots for Sale.
Largre Listing.
Phone Main 48 Seward, Alaska.
Miller’s Barber Shop
We make a specialty of
removing warts, etc.
Hot and Cold BATHS Always Ready
Seward Water
and
Power Company
John A. Nelson, Manager
Office Bank of Seward Building
SEWAHD. - ALASKA
THE ALASKA HOUSE
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Warm Rooms First-Class
Rates Reasonable
BILLY PETERSON & D. TURCATTE, Props.
Igloo No. 9,
Order of Pioneers
Meets the First and Third Tuesday Nights
of each Month at the Pioneer Hall.
J. LINDLEY GREEN, ISAAC LVANS.
President. Secretary.
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HARVEY & CO.
Contractors and Builders
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
Near Primary School, Second Ave., Seward
J. H. ROMIG, M. D.
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Phone Main 48
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Sourdough Breakfast Merchants* Lunch Society Dinners
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MILK AND CREAM
$33 Hi AiJJt Yoar Cream Orders (or the Holidays.
"IRE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER CO.
Incorporated November 1905 under the Laws of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
Controctors and dealers in Electric Supplies and Apparatus
Office At tlie Station. TELEPHONE MAIN I2J
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DIMENSION LUMBER IN ANY QUANTITY NOW
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The Seward Sawmill Co.
A. F. RASMUSSEN. Proprietor Phone, Kenai 2
THE ALASKA SHOE & HARNESS SHOP
JACOB PHILE, Prop.
Shoes, Boots and Harness Repairing
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A Complete Equipment for Mining ^Plidrfl A Idltd
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I FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
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Doors &. Windows Gasoline Ri**cs,
Lang’s Ranges Gas Engine Oil Slipt Guns
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Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil £ 9hln& Ta?kle
Cook Stoves Elaine <?il Giant Powder
Camp Stoves Floor Oil. Caps
Air Tight Heaters Linseed Oil £us° _
I Oil Stoves Gup Grease Bench Forges
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith’s Coal
Soark Plugs Lacqueret Paint Bellows
Jump Coils Asphaltum Paint Wheel Barrows
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Granite Ware Varnishes Fire Clay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine I*!10 Brick
Asbestos Japan Lime
P & B Paper Denatured Alcohol Cement
Malthoid Roofing Goal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Rope
Deafening felt Lanterns Mercury .
Weather Strips Tents . Seine 1 wine
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