19 16
A FOREWORD
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To the P eo pie of S eward and Vieinity
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
for the whole country.
Business in all lines held up well for Seward and
vicinity, bank deposits during 1915 reached a total ot
twice as much as at any previous period.
The business of this bank for 1915 has been exception
ally satisfactory, and we are grateful to our customers
and the general public for 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,
000.00 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 develop
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 SEWAR >
Established 1905
EMPRESSTHEATREj
Thurs., Jan. 27th,
DANIEL FROHMAN
Presents the Famous Romantic Drama
‘The Pride of Jennico*
A Dramatic Conflict ot Hearts and Swords,
enacted by the
Famous Players Stock Co.
FIVE REELS _
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents I
CAPITOL CAFE RE OPENED
The well known Capitol Cafe, Mrs.
Ayres, proprietor, is open again for
business. Best 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 1« done by th* Gateway just as
well as outside*
Dry goods at Butts.
Howard and Hamilton
Watches!
George the Jeweler
❖ OLD DANCES ARE *
.«■> COMING BACK AGAIN •>
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The old dances w ere tried last night
at A. B. hall on the occasion of the
A. B. Barn Dance and, somehow, they
impressed one with their mellowness
compared to the upstart types. It may
be that all will not agree to this, bu*
the thought comes that a Minuet is to
a Hesitation what “Home Sweet
Home” is to “Down the Road Away
Went Polly With Her Steps So Jolly,”
and that a Rag to a Schottischo ?s
“Father Dear Father Come Home
With Me Now” compared with “Annie
Laurie.”
A tine crowd had a fine time last
night and some wonderful costumes
were used. The bandsmen all wore
moustaches. Bille Butts looked like
a twin brother of Pistol Pete Ander
son and Charley Sheldon looked like
a Serbian refugee. Phil Hickey wore
a goatee and Hammie Graflf wore the
old man’s overalls. Heinie Haasch
dressed in huting costume with a
negligee grace that was most fetch
ing. Frank Ennis of Walla Walla re
minded one of a certain restful in
stitution in his home town. Jack
Finnegan had a swallowtail like a
rube going to church with sleeves and
pants that had receded with the long
years of wear. Mr. Thompson had
one of the hats that Brown and Hawk
ins brought in for the section men
when the film first came, and Steve
Schumann looked like—but everyone
had all the appearance of having a
good time in spite of the frequency
of dances recently. In their bucolic
attire the ladies looked nicer than
ever.
THE S. (). S. CALLS sent out by
| us the past month, seemed to have
attracted little or no attention. We
hope the ones that Seward and a
greater part of Alaska arc sending;
to the Finance Committee in Wash-1
1 ington, to get a move on them with ■
j that “Emergency Appropriation” will j
be heard by Tuesday the 18th
Whatever the result the Seward Com
mercial Co. are getting in readiness
to meet the Big Rush that is bound
to follow the Annual Appropriation
of $8,500,000 for construction. No
trouble to wait on you, lots of time
to take inventory after w’aiting on our
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
Key.
The Seward Gateway, published
daily and weekly, is the only estab
lished publication of this kind in the
district included in government plans.
A complete line of flannel shirts,
priced from $1.50 to $7.50.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First."
Noodle Cafe. Rhone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at
tention. 10-5—tf.
All kinds of furniture, mattresses,
etc.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First."
Best cigarc ana refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1—tf
New' consignment of Chinese
noodles, twenty-five cents per pound.
Brow'n & Hawkins, “Quality First"
Smoke the Key special. Always
good. Sold only at the Key.
Mackinaws, Pants, Socks, Boots,
Packs, Underwear. Anything you
need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
DR. O. J. KEATING
Dentist
Office Over Harriman National Bank.
Hours 9 A M. to 5 P. M.
PROTECT
YOUR PLACE
WITH
Pyrene
M. A. HORNER
Agent
❖ FRIENDS VISIT *
❖ . REV. MR. COOK •>
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As had been previously announced
Rev. and Mrs. Claude Trabue Cook
received last evening in commemora
tion of the fiftieth anniversary of Mr.
Cook's birth.
Among the frineds who came to
congratulate the Methodist pastor up
on reaching the half century marK
were representatives from the sister
churches. The invitation had been
extended to all friends of the church,
and the event was made more enjoy
able by an attendance which taxed the
capacity of the parsonage.
Mrs. E. O. Sawyer favored the
guests with a vocal solo. Mr. Otto
Moses rendered two vocal selections,
being accompanied by Miss McLeod.
A beautiful gold watch and fob
were presented to Mr. Cook as u
slight token of good will from his
congregation. The presentation
speech was made by H. H. Hildcrth.
Mr. Cook’s speech of acceptance,
while unmistakably expressing deep
appreciation, was full of humor and
made a hit.
During the evening ice cream and
cake were served.
WANTS TAX KEPT ON
ALASKA FISHERIES
The Chamber of Commerce last
night passed a set of resolutions in
favor of retaining the taxes on the
fishing interests in the territory and
also in favor of greater powers for
the territorial legislature. In the
preamble to the resolution it is stated
that Secretary Rcdfield has recom
mended that the tux on Alaska fish
eries be repeaVd.
Meet me at The Branch
NEWS NOTES
A. H. Bradford, civil engineer and (
well known hore, came on the Far- j
ragut after an absence of more than
i a year. He went west on the Far
ragut and will wait at Kodiak to take j
the Dora from that place further
west. He says things are looking up
outside.
Julian Reed returned today after
quite an absence. He went to visit
his sick mother.
City Attorney Coppernoll was a re
turning passenger on the Farragut.
| He, like everyone else, says ail rail
! road appropriations are sure.
BRIDE FOR KODIAK
Miss Carrie C. Niblach is the name
of a pretty young lady who is a
through passenger on the Farragut to
Kodiak whores he will be married to
Homer Worley of the Kodiak Radio
station.
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Athletic Jersey sweaters, assorted
colors with contrasting stripes; just
j the thing for winter wear, $3.50 each.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First."
ICE BLOWS AND BREAKS
WINDOWS IN JUNEAU
Two Fishing Boats Narrowly Escape
In Storm and One Had to Play
Hot Water on the Ice.
People doubted the Gateway cable
from Juneau of some days ago that
| the temperature ther went as low as
j sixteen below but this news was con
| firmed when the Farragut arrived to
day. While the Farragut was at the
capital that was the temperature. The
wind blew so fiercely through the
streets of Juneau that it carried
clouds of ice particles with it and
smashed some of the windows with
! the frozen bullets. During that
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storm two large fishing bouts enter**.I
Yakutat in a disabled condition from
ice and wind. One was an English
trawler. They hud a terrible time
j reaching port and one was in such
danger of capsizing from the weight
of ice on her that hot water had to be
played on it to get it ofT.
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Visiting cards, Invitations, anything
pretty is done by the Gateway Just aa
1 well outaide.
ALL WELCOME
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THE SEWARD CLUB
HOPKINS & TOHHEY, 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 [QUAI LED--EVERY 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 15c, 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, w205Ch, 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!
Brown & Hawkins
'’Quality First”
Anchorage SEWARD Knik
PHONE 1MAIN 1
“ PALACE JINGLES ” i
The summer's slipping away again,
And 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 slwashed here.
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I THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS Cafe and Lonoh 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 fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.