19 16
A FOREWORD
To the P PC) pie 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
ever 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 of
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 lor the con
struction ot the Government Railroad. Almost l>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 dc\elop
ment of its great lode mines, only a very tew ot 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 ot enthusiasm and
with a feeling that things are coming our way.
BANK OF SEWARD
Established 1^)0.
EMPRESSTHEATRE
Thurs., Jan. 20th, 8:15 p. m
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
“THE KEY”
Seward-made candies. Johnston
Chocolates fresh from the factory.
Also fruits. 12-16—tf
CAPITOL CAFE RE-OPENED
The well known Capitol Cafe, Mrs.
Ayres, proprietor, is open again for
business. Beat of cooking and ser
i vice, and a big bill of fare to choose
from. tf
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A complete line of flannel shirts,
priced from $1.50 to $7.50.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at
“The Branch.”
Howard and Hamilton
Watches!
George the Jeweler
I THIRD MAN ENTERS
THE KRAUSE MYSTERY
JUNEAU, Jan. 17.—The author
ities who have been investigating the
disappearance of Captain Janies
Plunkett, who is believed to have been
|| a victim of Edward Krause, say that
j a stranger who was neither Krause
nor Plunkett was on board Plunkett's
launch when she left Juneau for the
last time.
The members of the crew of the
fishing boat Napoleon say that the
launch was headed for Taku and that
they failed to recognize the third man
on the launch although they were well
acquainted with Krause and Plunkett.
They knew that Captain Plunkett was
not an extra good seaman and had
advised him to turn back but the
other men objected. The identity of
| the third man has not been learned
and it is possible that he too has been
j a victim of Krause.—Ex.
INTERNED GERMAN
REACHES FAIRBANKS
Frank Lenge, a German, who was
among the one hundred and fifty
persons who were interned at Dawson
soon after the beginning of the Euro
pean war, escaped from the North
west Mounted Police and reached
Fairbanks after considerable hard
ships on the trail. He left the Yukon
metropolis “between inspections,” as
1 it were, and his absence was not no
; ticed until he had been on his way
i for a week.—Ex.
DORA SAILS AFTER
ARRIVAL OF ALAMEDA
The Dora will sail westward after
the arrival of the Alameda probably
about the 27th. No word has yet been
received as to when the Dora will
arrive.
Leon C. Booker received a copy of
the daily newspaper from his home
town, Perry, Iowa, with a long article
' on the Memorial Services held by the
, the local Elks, December 5th, in
1 memory of John Fitzpatrick. They
I semed to think it quite novel that in
far off Alaska the Elks would meet
and hold memorial sendees. The af
fair is well written up and is now in
the hands of Frank Ennis, the local
secretary.
K MODISH VERSION
OF THREE IN ONE
~R SMRfCT Tie 10
{Hero we have n stylish sailor banded
with beaver to match the fur on collar
and cuffs. The pith of the Illustration,
however, Is the washable capeskln
gloves with combination stitching. Cape
skins ore not immersed ns doeskins may
be. They nre best cleansed on the hand
with a soft cloth und pure soap, by gen
tle rubbing one way.]
FOR SALE: English Setter bird !
dog pup at $25 each. The best of
breeding. Eligible for registration.
Write M. D. Snodgrass, Kodiak.
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Best cigarc ana refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1—tf
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Ladies’ and childrens' furnishings
at Butt’s.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
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PROTECT
YOUR PLACE
WITH
Pyrene
M. A. HORNER
Agent
TAKES OPTION ON SOME
WILLOW CREEK CLAIMS
Dr. H. 0. Schaleben, representing
himself and Minnesota capital, has
taken an option on some Willow creek
property commonly known as the
“Jap property,” the consideration be
ing $45,000. The property was pur
chased from T. W. Hawkins, Harry
Yago, George Yamada and others.
The contract calls for extensive de
velopment work for the first two
seasons, writh heavy payments. The
property is of a free milling nature
and the ore is of comparatively high
value.
Dr. Schaleben states that develop
ment work will commence as soon as
possible and that Mr. Yago will leave
in the near future to cut and prepare
timber before the snow leaves the
ground.
WATER PATRON’S NOTICE
Any patron of the Seward W'ater
& Power Company found letting
faucets run free or otherwise wast
ing water will have their water shut
^ off without notice. 1-119—4t
I THE S. 0. S. CALLS sent out by
us the past month, seemed to have
attracted little or no attention. W’e
hope the ones that Seward and a
greater part of Alaska are sending
to the Finance Committee in Wash
ington, to get a move on them with
that “Emergency Appropriation” will
he 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 waiting on our
trade.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
PROSECUTOR MARSHALL AND MONNETT,
ONE OF EIGHT ACCUSED OF PLOTTING
DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARSHALL and f RANK SMOHMETT
(Frank Buchanan of Illinois, member of the United States house of representatives;
H Bobert Fowler, a former member of that body; I* rank S. Monnett. . ha.ner
attorney general of Ohio; Franz Rtntelen. a captain In the Gorman na\y.
David Lamar, a Wall street operator; Jacob C. Taylor, the president o la
bor’s National Peace Council, and two other ofllclals of that organization. Henry
B. Martin and Herman Schultels, were indicted by a federal grand Jur -
New York for conspiracy to prevent the manufacture and shipment of arm*
ammunition, aeroplanes, automobiles railway supplies and locomoanc her
articles needed in modern warfare, from this country to Great Britain. I ram a
and the nations allied with them. These Indictments are the first that have been
handed down for alleged Instigation of strikes and attempts to obstruct the
manufacture of munitions, other alleged pro-Teuton conspirators having be* n
charged with plots to blow up ships, destroy the Welland canal and ot.n r.
CinHt . neutrality The provisions of the Sherman anti-trust law In resect of
Strain? of ?rade were Invoked In the case of Labor's National Peace Council.
H Sno’iden Marsh.il. United States district attorney for the southern district
of New York .«* the prosecutor In the cases.1 _
If you want to get your breakfast
on time get a cord of Worth’s Dry
Wood. Phone Madison 132»_
FURNITURE CLOTHING
HAROWARE SHOES
MID-WINTER
Clearance Sale ot Groceries
PRICES NEVER BEFORE EQEJAII ED—EVFRV ITEM A BARMIN
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. tor $1.00, Ordinarily 12 lbs. for $1.00
Libby’s Peaches, Plums & Apricots, *250 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
wQuality First”
Anchorage SEWARD Knik
PHONE MAIN 1
" PALACE JINGLES " .
The summer’s slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The hoys 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 PALACE BAR
' Furnished Rooms for Men
. i
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.
Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.