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SEWARD, ALASKA, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1915.
Within a week two boats alone will bring something like four hundred
people to the Seward dock's. Only About half of them, or a little better, will
stay here but those who are going further are going to people a country
from which Seward will draw tribute in the future. And only a couple or
three weeks ago we were still in doubt.
And again comes the news that new industries in this neighborhood are
being spoken of. Already the advertising of this country brings out the
fact that the iron deposits at Seldovia will be investigated. Yes, and there
will be more things “investigated" according as the region receives publicity.
Once get a new country started and the man who tries to place a limit to its
onward inarch is blind to the lessons of history.
'
Every man. woman and child in Seward ought to be glad and thankful
that their lots are cast on the shores of Resurrection bay at this moment
while the storm of war rages over a great part of the world and the calm
of commercial dullness brings gloom to millions all over the l nited States.
We of Seward are in ambitious time of youth when the world is before us.
so to speak. Ahead is the period of development and opportunity. There is
a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood leads on to fortune,”
and the tide now is flowing this way.
The unfortunate city council which has just taken office is faced by
conditions that may well place it on the horns of a dilemma. A thousand
things have got to be done and the same number ot dollars, minus the thou
sand, are at hand with which to do it. I’nquestionably, as often stated be
fore in this paper, we shall soon be in the center of a population which will
reside and live anyhow and every how and everywhere possible. Tents will
soon dot our smiling plains and those plains will soon be anything but cap
able of keeping up that smile. We shall be confronted with similar
problems to those created by an invading army in many respects. Money
and authority must be provided to guard the whole population, new- and old
alike, from the dangers which come from a sudden and unprepared for influx
of people, some of whom may not have the fastidious tastes of a Chesterfield.:
And this unfortunate city council is also confronted with the task of
building sidewalks, grading, guarding against the danger of fire and pocket;
picking and numerous other pleasantries that will suggest themselves to
all who have before taken part in an Alaskan or any other stampede. And
to do all this money is required and lots of money. The work is hardly less
necessary than money. Indeed, at the present timA there is apparent only ^
one chance for the city council to be on a sound u.iancial basis this year,
and that chance is to secure some place an Aladdin’s lamp.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
The following summary of the
conditions at Ship creek has been sent
to the Gateway by Mr. Keith Me- j
Cullagh:
SHIP CHEEK, April 13.—I am en-!
closing the result of a census taken at
Ship creek the tirst of April. This l*st
shows the persons who had either
constructed cabins or places of busi
ness or were doing so on that date.
Since this time the population has
nearly doubled and where once the
Railroad Commission used a half doz
en ax-men of the transit they would
find a denuded land. Numerous good
sized permanent log buildings arc
nearing completion but the majority
are using tents. Most food stuffs are
very scarce, a condition which will
soon be remedied with the arrival of
the first boat. The gas boats Buffalo,
Traveller. Tolo, Alaska, Swan and Sea j
j Lion are all in commission and are
busy most of the time. Lumber is ,
at a premium. Rough green spruce j
costing $60.00 laid down at Ship creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clarke received j
by the last mail an announcement of
the marriage at Redding, Cal., on Jan
uary 26, of William Rickard and Mrs.
Frances May Petty, and that they are
at home on East Tehama street in
that city.
Mr. Rickard, who left here last fall
for the Outside, after many years
spent in the Interior, was a resident
of the Rampart Hot Springs for sev
eral years, and was one of the first
stampeders to this camp. Billy has a
host of friends in this vicinity who
will wsh him much happiness,—(Idit
arod Pioneer.)
KNIK,' April 10.—Many of the
farmers are now employed in plant
ing, or preparing to plant, the various
root crops. More recent settlers are
building homes or clearing land. The
big valley, as far as settlement ex
tends, is a veritabe hive of industry,
and it augurs well for the future pros
perity of this region that the settlers
have unbounded faith, and are apply
! ing zeal and enterprise, in their work
of home building.
Almost daily intending or prospect
ive settlers are arriving, to take a
look over the situation. Letters by
the score arc being received asking j
for information. One day this week I
eight prospective homesteaders arriv-;
ed here, and they were piloted up the i
Matanuska by President Krueger of
the Farmers’ Association.
Hot waffles at the Commerce Cafe.
IN THK UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
COURT. THIRD DIVISION. COOK INLET
PRECINCT, TERRITORY OF AI.A8KA.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN PROBATE.
In the Matter of the Estate,
of
Frank Turner, deceased. ._ .
Notice is hereby trfven by the undersized
administrator, of the estate of Frank Turner,
deceased to the creditors of. and all
having claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers
within six months after the publication of this
notice, to the said administrator. 'Vll*iam
Maitland, at the town of Susitna, in the abo\o
Pivclnct .nd T«rHorr.Wm MAm AND
Administrator of the estate of h rank
Turner, deceased.
First Publication. April 6. I»15.
Publication..
“Seward's Pioneer Show House*
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Man’gr.
“A Reel Show”
“Get the Casino Habit”
TO-NIGHT
The Omaha Tornado
His Day of Freedom
A One*Drama.
Civilized and Savage
Drama.
A Regained Reputation
Comedy^_
Watch for Lucille Love
Change Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Admission 25c; Children 10c
Reserved Seats 35c
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
THE GUARANTEE:
WE ARE NOT
SATISFIED
UNLESS
YOU ARE
(R—wtiwd)
Schoenbrun
& Company
MIRCHANT TAILORS
MEASURES TAKEN BY Phone Adams 13!
On ©very boat that comes into Resurrection Bay we are getting^goods and
the stock of goods that we are getting goes to make up the most complete
stock of high grade wearables for men on the coast of Alaska.
Have you noticed our window of the FAMOUS FILSON CRl ISER
SHIRTS? You will see shirts there that the others do not carry. Hava
a look.
We are the first to show the new HIPRESS SHOE PAC with the new
oil-tanned cowhide top. The best pac made and the price no higher than
for others.
In Shoes we lead the League. Felder and Chippewa Pac top mining
boots; Dougherty heavies and Buckingham St Hecht shoes for the hills;
*Florsheim Dress Shoes.
Our line of Shirts is in a class by itself. Everything from Silk to Serge
and the classiest line of patterns you ever saw.
In underwear we have just received positively the classiest line of pat
terns we have ever carried; a round half dozen kinds of Union Suits in
six different weights, and lots of Silk, Lisle, Wool and Mercerized effects
in two piece suits. Once over, please.
Sox is the best bet with The Miners’ Store. We hate to think how
many we have on hand, and still when wo look them over there is not one
that we could spare, from the humble cotton at two for a quarter to the
silken Kayser at $2.50 per pair.
Our Stein Bloch and Schoenbrun Suits are the choice for all Spring
and Summer Suiu, and if "you have not got yours yet you have been over
looked. Come fn today'and we will be glad to measure you and get the
order off on this boat. Satisfaction a cinch.
THE MINER’S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER
MANAGBR
“ Don’t forget the Parcel Post! ”
Seward, Alaska
PALACE OF SWEETS
*.
ICE CREAM
Cigars Cigarettes Tobacco
Stationery Candy
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D. M. BURLEY A. M. MICKEY
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Alaska.
HALL SAFES
NORRIS SAFE ft LOCK CO.
W. L. MOFFATT
Solo A^ont, Seward, Alaska
Box 73
Seward Tailors
Rkak Moving Piutubb Show
Phone Haiti 112
SLITS MADE TO ORDER
Cleaning and Preaalng
All Work Called for and Delivered
ALASKA. ^COTIPANY S SPEED |
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at 9 p. m. the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th,
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau,
Thane, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.
ALAMEDA and MARIPOSA qo to Knlk Ancftorace.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Unalaska, and In May, June, July
and August she goes through to Nushagak.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Thane,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
- Valdez, Latouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
<£F*Right reserved to change this schedule without notice^Ji
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPT1LL, Agent
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Bankers, Contractors, Doctors
farmers, engineers, Business Men
MEN who do their own
J».work well want a car
that does its work well.
They buy the Buick—
because it is sold on facts,
from the Valve-in-Head
motor on through.
They buy the Buick be
cause it does more than
was daimed-more than
expected. And these men
expect much.
Eleven years of build
in; valve-in-head motors
(in fact, the pioneer build
ers of valve-in-head mot
or cars) eleven years’ re
cord of Ion; milea;e per
car—eleven years of sat
isfyin; the most particu
lar users of motor cars—
eleven' years of pullin;
throu;h the heaviest sand
and mud, of the steepest
hill climbin;. No wonder
men buy the Buick.
The best place to learn Buick qualities Is on
the road. Demonstration given on request.
Fours and Sixes—Price F. 0.6. Seattle
$1010 to $1800
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St
SEATTLE.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of justice
ITEMS OP INTEREST TO YOU
House furnishings-Hardware and Sporting Goods Department
Prices are Right—Quality Guaranteed
Seventy-four pages of our large General Catalogue are used by this department to show the lines c }.
Thousands of our customers can testify to the big money saving opportunities throughout.
t4<mtqf FURNISHING LINE—Every article in this line is selected with great care in or<l* r t ^
.h« tb^various kinds ofwork an'/ occupations in the Laundry, Kitchen and Household; .rticle. that
lake’the drudgery out of bouse work and make It a pleasure. You will and a very complete ne lnourlar«e
Mialo/ and quality and price will speak for themselves. Wo draw special attention to our line of
coated Fnamel Ware and our best made Aluminum Ware. r inn w« show a
U VKDVVARE LINE—The same care has been used in the selection of our Hardware Line. , .
, , lino nt Rulldera* hardware as well as a large number of smaller Items that go to make up a depart
fZf of t s chanicfr. Our FuUon Line of Tooli is so well known that 11,tie space is needed here to de
scHhe them. We carry a full line of Farm Hardware and Blacksmiths’ Supplies and most overy article you
would expect to find is represented in this line. Again we emphasize I rice and Quality. Difies
SPORTING GOODS LINE—We cannot say too much in regard to our line of Meriden Guns a ‘
which aro becoming better known everywhere in the hunting circles. Special care has been used n the «e|.
oc? on o every articlo in our Sporting Goods Lines, knowing as we do that most of the success and pleasure in
hunting, Fishing and Sports and games of various kinds is absolutely dependent upon the reliability o
articles used, and we can save you money.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“The Store with the Goods
When in need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
Just Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods,
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps,
Gents’ Furnishings,
Ladies’ Furnishings,
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies'
and gents’,
Slickers and Raincoats,
Socks and Hosiery,
Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, Wool (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints, Oils andTurpentine,
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, whil'*
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Lang’s (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokebarning
STOVES AND RANGES
Arc GUARANTEED to burn but one-balf as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke In
fuel. All fuel Is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown In cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range—made In three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
Write us for Catalogues,
f. S. LANG MANUFACTURING CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SFATTIF, WASHINGTON
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
—-Dealers In— -“
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phone*, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malihoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Phop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLO WATER BATHS ELEOTRIO LIGHTS