19 16
A FOREWORD
To the People of S eward and Vicinity
During 1915 there was a gradual and steady improve
ment in almost all lines of business in the United States
over the previous year. 1916 promises to be a banner year
lor the whole country.
Business in all lines held up well for Seward and
vicinity, bank deposits during 1915 reached a total of
twice as much as at any previous period.
The business of this bank for 1915 has been exception
ally satisfactory, and we arc grateful to our customers
and the general public tor the confidence and good will
that has been manifested toward us to such an unusual
degree. We enter the new year more resourceful and
better equipped than we have ever been to serve the finan
cial needs of our customers.
AN AUSPICIOUS OPENING
1916 is opening with a bright outlook for Seward and
the tributary country.
The ranchers who have taken up homesteads in this
part of Alaska will soon have transportation facilities and
an outlet for their products; many of the ranches will be
subdivided making room for more people and insuring
better and more intensive farming.
Many saw mills and logging camps will be busy and
employ many men supplying lumber and ties for the con
struction of the Government Railroad. Almost $3,000,
1)00.00 will be spent by the Government on railroad work
this year in Seward and country tributary to this place.
Much outside capital will come here this year seeking in
vestments.
Alaska has passed thru its first period of mining
development. It is entering upon its real, important and
permanent expansion with the opening and the de\elop
ment of its great lode mines, only a very few of which are
yet among the producing properties, where there will in
time be thousands.
The outlook for Seward in 1916 is so bright that our
people should step into it with a spirit of enthusiasm and
with a feeling that things are coming our way.
BANK OF SEWARD
Established 1905
EMPRESS THEATRE
Tuesday, Jan. 25, ™°.2?°ws
SPECIAL ATTRACTION!
WM. A. HESSE'S
Scenic and Wild Animal Pictures
OF
Alaska!
A Marvel of Animated Photography
ALSO A ROARING COMEDY
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
| CAPITOL CAFE RE-OPENED
The well known Capitol Cafe, Mrs.
Ayres, proprietor, is oped again for
business. Beat of cooking and ser
vice, and a big bill of fare to choose
from. tf
Fox’s Oyster Cocktails at the
Branch.
Brazilian Mate is a healthful and
nutritous tea exquisite flavor, sixty
five cents per pound.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty l • done by the Gateway juat as
well as outside.
Dry goods at Butts.
Howard and Hamilton
Watches!
George the Jeweler
WORKERS MEET !
IN ANCHORAGE i
TO ORGANIZE
WILL USE FRIENDLY MEANS To\
RAISE WAGES IN ALL
LINES ON R. R.
ANCHORAGE, Jan. 25.—That the
wages in this camp and particularly
on work connected with the railroad
might bo maintained at a fair scale
the representatives of the building
trades met here last night to effect an
organization. Steps were taken to
affiliate with the American Federation
of Labor and temporary officers were
selected. John Mercer was electee*
temporary presidnet, J. J. Ross was
elected temporary secretary, and A.
C. Craig was elected temporary treas
urer. The conservative element is to
be kept in control ami will use noth
ing but friendly methods to secure an
increase in wages, such increase to be
asked in all lines of railroad work.
At the meeting one hundred men were
present and the remarks showed tne
intention to be to keep up wages by
meeting the employers on amicable
terms. The discussion showed that
the organizers have special reference'
to railroad work.
<• ANCHORAGE NOTES *
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Writing to the Anchorage Pioneer
on December 11 from Washington
Delegate Wickersham declared that
he knew of “no opposition to the em
ergency appropriation at that time,
although it may spring up at any
moment.”
Peter Cavonaugh, formerly fore- !
man of the Herron dredge, goes on
duty as merchants' patrolman.
. “Anchorage, the town with a punch
in it* is the slogan suggested by the
Pioneer. (If Anchorage would ward
off some obvious witticisms it would
leave that “punch” alone.)
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DR. KEATING OPENS
OFFICES TOMORROW
Dr. 0. J. Keating will open his
dental parlors tomorrow in the offices
over the Harriman Hank.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
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All kinds of furniture, mattresses,
etc.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
May be youi turn next. See Ennis
& Campbell, Fire Insurance. 22*2t
Best cigarc ana refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1—tf
New consignment of Chinese
noodles, twenty-five cents per pound.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Smoke the Key special. Always
good. Sold only at the Key.
Noodle Cafe. Phone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at
tention. 10-6—tf.
Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at
“The Branch.”
May be your turn next. See Ennis
& Campbell, Fire Insurance. 22-2t
Mackinaw's, Pants, Socks, Boots,
Packs, Underwear. Anything you
need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
DR. O. J. KEATING
Dentist
Office Over Harnman National Bank.
HOTRS ft A M. to 5 P. M.
PROTECT
YOUR PLACE
WITH
Pyrene
M. A. HORNER
Agent
NEWS NOTES
Ed. Anderson is foreman of the pile
driving for tho government on the
dock and is said to be one of the most
expert in that business. He seems to
prefer the activity entailed in the out
door work.
Mrs. J. R. McDonald is very sick at
present.
Alex McDonald is convalescent and
j is only awaiting the arrival of the
Dora to get into the harness again.
In the meantime he receives hourly at
home.
Attorney Waller who left a few’
days ago for Anchorage is still tied
up at Mile 34 by the bad weather.
He purchased William McNeily’s
dog team before leaving Seward.
Frank Cotter and Colonel Revel 1
are mentioned as two Sew’ard men
who intend to enter teams in the big
dog race on March 17.
MAN BEHIND THE SOCIAL
THRONE IN WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Warren
S. Young. Ever hear of him ? He's
the “man behind the throne" in Wash
ington. About 60, wearing a com
fortable old black working coat, he
is the man who decides who shall and
shall not attend affairs of state in the
White House. He knows all the high
brows, the elite, the old families and
the climbers in Washington—and how
to treat them. His is the order upon
which invitations are extended to all
guests of the Executivo Mansion, and
his is the order which excludes hun
dreds. His is the task of deciding
with whom to place the Greek min
isters at the coming Diplomatic din
ners. There is one dinner for the al
lies and one for the central powers.
Young, for the first time in his official
experience, was sore perplexed.
HESSE’S ALASKA PICTURES
AT THE EMPRESS TONIGHT
A special attraction in four roois
*
taken by Wm. Hesse will be shown at
the Emprpss Theatre tonight. These
pictures show many interesting views
in and about Seward; also the beauti
ful scenery along the government
owned railroad and the Copper River
& Northwestern railroad. The Views
of Miles and Childs glaciers are ex
ceptionally wonderful showing large
blocks of ice crashing off the face of
the glaciers into the river. There will
be two shows, one at 7:.'10 and 9:00.
NKV\> YORK, Jan. 25.—A traveling
exhibit on criminology, prisons, jails
and other such places in New York
state opened at the Russell Sage
Foundation here today, showing mov
ies of Sing Sing, Auburn and Great
Meadow and working models of pris
on systems. The exhibit will go to
Buffalo Jan. 31; Rochester, Feb. 14;
Syracuse, Feb. 28 and Albany, March
13. It is in charge of the Prison Re
form Committee.
GUILD MEETS WEDNESDAY
The Ladies Guild of St.-. Deter*,
church will meet at the residence of
Mrs. do Sherbinin on Wednesday in
stead of Thursday.
THE S. 0. S. CALLS sent out by
us the past month, seemed to haw
attracted little or no attention. We
hope the ones that Seward and a
greater part of Alaska are sending
to the Finance Cofnmittee in Wash
ington, to get a move on them with
that “Emergency Appropriation'* will
! be heard by Tuesday the l#th
; Whatever the result the Seward Com
mercial Co. are getting in readiness
| to meet the Rig Rush that is bound
to follow the Annual Appropriation
of $#,500,000 for construction. No
| trouble to wait on you, lots of time
to take inventory after waiting on out
trade.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
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“Jersey Cream Kisses,” VANILLA
; FLAVOR. A pure food candy, made
in Seward Alaska. For sale at the
j Key. __
ALL WELCOME
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THE SEWARD CLUB
HOPKINS & TORREY, Props.
Billiards, Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies
and Fruits
The Most Complete and Up-to-Date Pool Hall In Seward
If you want to get your breakfast
on time get a cord of Worth’s Dry
Wood. Phone Madison 132*
FURNITURE CLOTHING
HARDWARE SHOES
MID-WINTER
Clearance Sale of Groceries
PRICES NEVER BEFORE EQUAIIED-EVERE ITEM A BARGAIN
SALE PRICE:
Canned Beets, worth 25c, . . 15c, 2 for 25c
Carrots, worth 25, . . 15c, 2 for 25c
Fancy Toilet Soap, 12 bars, worth 90c, 60c
Silver Shield Clams, worth 25c, . 20c
Preferred Stock Minced Clams,worth I5C, 15c, 2 for 25c
Canned Salmon, Fancy Red, worth 25c, 20c, 3 for 50c
Snider’s Catsup, worth 35c, . 25c
Patent Excellent Flour, worth $7, $6.75
Sugar, per 100 lbs., regular price $7.50, $7.00
Sugar, 14 lbs. for $1.00, Ordinarily 12 lbs. for $1.00
Libby ’s Peaches, Plums & Apricots, w2°gCh, 20c
Mrs. C’s Brown Bread, reg. price 25c, 15c
Mrs. C’s Fig Pudding, “ 40c, 25c
Milk, all kinds, .... 3 cans for 25c
1-2 gal. Golden Syrup, reg. price, 50c, 40c
Ripe Olives in Oil, “ 25c, 20c
Green “ “ “ 50c, 35c
Pearl Oil, “ $3.50, $3.25 per case
Bring your container and get a gallon of
PURE CIDER VINEGAR for 40c; Ordinarily 50c
Best Potatoes in Town, . $1.75 per 100 pounds
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!
Shown & Hawkins
" Quality First ”
Anchorage SEWARD Knik
PHONE MAIN 1
“ PALACE JINGLES ”
The summer’s slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The boys are coining 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 j Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection j 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.
.Bring on that fait Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.