A COMPETITOR, EH?
Residents of Tanana claim that
that locality is vieing with Seward
this year for a mild winter, for
in many places the ground is bare
altogether, and there has been no
additional snow since the first
fall the early part of the winter.
CLEANING
PRESSING
ALTERATIONS
C. Henning’s
TAILOR SHOP
CAPT. BERGER WILL
BUY LARGER CRAFT FOR
SEWABD-INLET RUN
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While Capt. Heinie Berger and
his better half went south on a
large vessel Sunday, the SS North
western, they probably will come
north in a vessel considerably
smaller; a new boat to replace the
lost MS Discoverer.
If nothing suitable for the Sew
ard-Cook Inlet mail, passenger
and freight run can be obtained
4=4
New Year’s Greetings!
Seward Dairy
4=4
CONTINENTAL
Distinctive Downtown Hotel
SEATTLE, WN.
, On Seneca, bet. 3rd and 4th Aves.
Fireproof, Soundproof Structure
Quiet, Convenient, Comfortable
All sunny outside rooms with bath
Ideal for visitors from Alaska
Special weekly and monthly rates
SI.50 and $2.00 Daily
H. A. Greenburg, Mgr.
Stop at the
FRYE HOTEL
when in Seattle
NEW LOW' RATES NOW IN EFFECT
Rooms witb bath as low as $1.50; others at $2.00, $2.50, $3.00
Excellent Coffee Shop in connection
WTien Next You Visit Seattle Try the Frye
3Ien C. Bartlett, Mgr. (Former Mgr. Gastineau Hotel, Juneau)
Seward Hotel j
MODERN ;
REASONABLE \
Rooms with or without bath i
i
SPECIAL RATES BY j
WEEK OR MONTH |
Seward, Alaska. *
Mrs. D. J. McKenzie, Pro. J
Overland
H <f<]
On the Main Street
Seward, Alaska
Mel A. Horner, Mgr*
Coal
YOU CAN PURCHASE IT FROM
US BY THE
SACK OR IN CARLOAD LOTS
EVAN JONES, Lump, Pea, Nut and mine run coal.
PREMIER Coal, HEALY Lump or Nut
WOOD, COAL, ICE, HAY, GRAIN, and TRANSFERING
Alaska Transfer
Office in Arcade Building Phone Main 81
H. V. HOBEN A F. DAVIS
immediately, Captain Berger said
he would have one tailor-made for
he wants to be back on the job
by March and it will require at
least two months to construct a
new craft, according to his speci
fications. The new vessel will be
larger than the Discoverer, 70 feet
or longer.
Engineer Jack Wilkenson, and
Mrs. Wilkenson, is accompanying
the skipper to take care of the
engineroom equipment and design.
BRIEF RESUME OE
■' VALDEZ COURT USES
The case of Elizabeth Sundberg
Anderson and the Kadiak Fish
eries vs. the Pacific Steamship
Co war given to the jury and a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff
for $10,000 was returned, reports
the Valdez Miner.
The case of J. M. Elmer vs. Arne
Sundt was dismissed.
In the case of the U. S. vs. Les
ter Wilkins, the jury returned a
verdict of not guilty.
In the case of Susan Peterson
vs. John Peterson, a judgement |
of divorce was rendered in favor
of the plaintiff. Judgement of di- |
vorce was also rendered in favor
of the plantiflf in the case of Sar- |
ah Hanson vs. Ole Hanson.
GENE IS UNDECIDED
MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 28, —Gene
Sarazai: said he was undecided
about playing in the forthcoming
Los Angeles and Agua Caliente
golf tournaments on the West i
Coast this winter. The interna
tional golf champion had been re
ported not planning to enter be
cause of reduced prize money.
BOILER EXPLODED
NUECHES, Tex., Dec. 28, —Two
field workers were killed when a
boiler exploded at the Beard oil
well during a test near here. The
victims were Rufus D. Baker, 26,
of Wichita Falls, and J. W. West
erfalls, 26. The cause of the ex- !
plosion has not been determined.
INVENTORY SALE, J. L. Graef’s.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
nr A. D. Haverstock
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Seward General Hospital j
F p Harwood
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Seward, Alaska
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
Curtis R. Morford
AGENT
Deeds, Mortgages and Contracts
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NOTARY PUBLIC
nr A. R. Roberts
DENTIST
Phone Madison 108—Tecklenberg Bldg.
Donohue & Dimond
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
OFFICES
VALDEZ AND CORDOVA
i Williams, George—47th Inf., 4th
| Div. of Indiana. Last knwon ad
dress P12 N. Buckeye St. Kokomo,
| Ind. Not heard from sinse return
from war. Address his sister, Mrs.
I Clara Pearson, 4539 Malden St.,
i Chicago, 111.
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Excellent assortment of fresh
candies at Sylvia’s.
Seward Fraternal Orders
SEWARL' CHAPTER NO. 10
ORDER OP EASTERN STAR
Meet* the second and fourth
Monday’s of each month
in McMullen’s Building, at
3 p. m. Visiting members
always welcome. Mrs. Hazel
Erwin, W. M.; Mrs. Marian
Painter, Sec.
Ige No 1425
O. M.
Meets on every
first and third Fri
day of each month
at 8 p. m. at I.
O. O. F. Hall. All
welcome. Peter N.
Anderson, Director,
M. A. Horner, Sec
SEWARD REBEKAH LODGE NO. 6-A
1. O. O. F.
Meets the first and third !
Monday’s of each month i
in I. O. O. F. Hall at
8 p. m. Visiting mem
bers are always welcome.
Grace Neville, N. G. 1
Ludvig Larsson, Sec’y
RESURRECTION LODGE NO. A-7
- I. O. O. F.
Meets every Thursday at 8 p. j
m. in Odd Fellow’s Hall. Visit- I
^ ing brothers welcome. Gustave I
R. Manthey, N. G.; Ludvig Larson, Secretary.
THE AMERICAN LEGION
Seward Post No. 5
Meet the first and third Wed
nesday at 8 p. m. in the
Harrimon Bank Building.
Post Commander, Dr. A. R.
Roberts; Adjutant L. J.
Chillberg.
SEWARD LODGE NO. 219
F. & A. M.
Stated communications first and
third Tuesdays of each month.
Visiting brethern welcome.
CLARKE ANDRESON, W. M.
HAROLD E. SOGN, Sec’y.
INTER-CITY SERIES
DEC. 28, 29, and 30
Double Header
ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
vs
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
vs
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
Admission
Grade School—Series Ticket $ .75 By game $ .50
High School—Series Ticket $1.00 By game $ .50
Adults—Series Ticket $1.50 By game $ .75
ANOTHER RECORD FLOPS
Marty Skinner, young man about
town and big game hunter, and
his hunting partner, Duke Martin
of Ossining, have each knocked
over a moose in Moose Pass, ac
cording to today’s “Snowshoe
wireless” report. The hunters lay j
claim to lowering the world’s re-J
cord for leveling the giant ani-1
mals, as well as the Territorial re- !
cord for size, number of points,
etc., and defy “Babe” Didricksen
of Texas to beat their mark.
Haas Candy always an appro
priate gift. Alaska, Shop.
Light, comfortable rubber sole
treads applied to new half-soles, 25
c. extra. Come and inquire about
them. Seward Leather Works.
SALE! BARGAINS!
Hardware, Stoves, Furniture
Rugs, Mattresses, Crockery
One, five ton Holt “Cat.” One
22 h. p. gasoline “donkey.” One
2 h. p. Evenrude. One 4 h. p.
Evenrude, Tinning and Plumbing
J. L. GRAEF
THE PALACE
FURNISHED ROOMS
POOL, SOFT DRINKS AND
CIGARS
John Mattich, Proo.
Phone Main 55
FOR EXPERT
BARBERINfi
GO TO
Miller’s Barber Shop
Shower Baths
Hard Times Mask Ball
Seward Volunteer Fire Dept.
COSTUMES AND PRIZES
GENTS ft
The best dresied man whose costume is made up of material not
ordinarily used for clothing - §16 meal ticket—Poodle Dog
2. The best male character whose costume and manner is most
expressive ot hard times - Midget phonograph, B & H Corp.
3. The most original costume representing hard-time male
character-Flannel shirt, Seward Trading Co.
4. The most comical male character representing hard-times,
Box of cigars,-—-THE NORTHERN
LADIES
The best dressed woman whose costume is made up of material
not ordinarily used for clothing-Leather purse, Seward Drug
2. The best female character whose costume and manner is most
expressive of hard times- Leather bag, Urbach & Valade
3. The most original costume representing hard times, female
character,-Pongee silk coolie coat, The Blue Shop
4. The most comical female character representing hard times,
-— §5 merchandise, Gordon’s
BOYS
The two best boy chaiacters representing hard times,
1st prize; S5 merchandise,---Cooper’s
2nd prize: One month’s admission, -
Liberty Theater
GIRLS
The two best girl characters representing hard times,
1st prize: Choice of any §5 picture, -—-Sylvia’s
2nd prize: Bon bon dish,-___ Orlander’s
The two best groups of two, not over three, representing hard
times. 1st pme: S3 cash to each member of group (not more 3).
2nd prize: §2 cash to each member of group, (not over three).
In awarding the prizes the judges will consider the parts sus
tained as well as the costumes.
The following door prizes will be awarded:
1. A 32 piece set of dishes
2. Heinz gift groceries —
3. Turkey —
4. $5 merchandise --
5. §5 service ---
6. $3 shoe repairing
7. Ham
8. Dough Man -
9. Cake --
10. Anto glare shield -
11. Headlight shield -
12. Gold pan
13. Box candy--—
14. Chafing dish -
15. Two inner tubes
16. 2 Qts. Cream --
-J. L. GRAEF
--— MC MULLEN’S
--- PAULS TEINER’S
- OSBO’S
- SEWARD STEAM LAUNDRY
- SEWARD LEATHER WORKS
- WAECHTER BROTHERS
-SEWARD BAKERY
-- SEWARD BAKERY
- OGLE’S
- OGLE’S
---- C. M. BROSIUS
-ALASKA SHOP
SEWARD LIGHT & POWER CO.
- SEWARD MACHINE SHOP
- SEWARD DAIRY
SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE, $5 cash good for those only in costume
Cash donators—
Gilliland hotel, Pioneer Club, A.
S. S. Co., J. D. Lander, Overland
hotel, Merchants Grill, Alaska
Transfer, Bank of Seward, Gate
way Publishing Co., Seward Hotel
DREAMLAND HALL-NEW YEAR’S EYE
Adults $1, Children 50c --Seward Syncopators
Tax taken care of by the genera! admission
Certainly There Will Be Punch!