CONSIDERATION FADES
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 23, —
The possibility of Congress con
sidering economies in the Veter
ans’ administration this winter,
faded when the House decided to
give the joint Congressional com
mittee investigating possible sav
ings, until March 3 to make its re
port.
Old papers for sale mi the Gateway office
Officers elected by Anchorage
Chapter No. 3. Royal Arch Masons,
at a recent meeting are: Thos. C.
Price, former scribe, high priest;
Frank L. Knight, worshipful Mas
ter; Maurice L. Sharpe, scribe;
J. A. Borges, re-elected secretary,
and John M. Clarke treasurer.
Excellent assortment of fresh
candies at Sylvia’s.
G
veu the
Dining
Cars...
K~c'v food prices
0 ewer.
COO D"
Northern: Pacific
REDUCED
When traveling enjoy the best—*
ride the
North Coast Limited
If rite, cable or call on Karl K. Kctz; Alaska Represen
tative, 200 Smith Tower, Seattle
CONTINENTAL
Distinctive Downtown Hotel
SEATTLE, WN.
On Seneca, bet. 3rd and 4th Aves.
Fireproof, Soundproof Structure
Quiet, Convenient, Comfortable
AH 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.
Slop at the
RYE 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
When Next You Visit Seattle Try the Frye
Jlen C. Bartlett, Mgr. (Former Mgr. Gastineau Hotel, Juneau)
Seward Hotel
MODERN
REASONABLE
Rooms with or without bath
SPECIAL RATES BY
WEEK OR MONTH
Seward, Alaska.
Mrs. D. J. McKenzie, Pro.
Overland
Hotel
On the Main Street
Seward, Alaska
Mel A. Horner, Mgr*
C O 3l 1
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
OLDTIME RESIDENT, D. J.
FISHER, CULLED TO REST j
D. T. Fisher, aged 67, a resident
of Seward for many years and
who had been ill for many months,
passed away at 5 o’clock this
morning.
Born at Libertyville, 111., Mr.
Fisher came North about 15 years
ago and for years was in the em
ploy of the Alaska Railroad as
hostler. For some time past he
had worked in that capacity on
I extra gangs and at longshoring,
locally.
As far as could be ascertained
! today there are no known rela
! tives. Burial will take place next
! week, probably Tuesday or Wed
1 nesday.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
A box of Haas candy with ev
ery $1.00 purchase in any depart
ment excepting news. Saturday,
December 24. The ALaska Shop.!
SURRENDERED TO LAW
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23, — R.
E. "Rex” Barrera, fugitive Oak
land broker who sailed the Pacific j
alone in a 63-foot schooner for
five months to escape the law,'
surrendered to Alameda county i
officers in front of the San Fran- j
cisco library.
Seward Fraternal Orders .
SEWARD CHAPTER XO. 10
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
Meets the second and fourth
Monday’s of each mouth
in McMullen’s Building, at
3 p. m. Visiting members (
always welcome. Mrs. Hazel j
Erwin, W. M.; Mrs. Marian !
Painter, Sec.
Seward Lodge N'o 1425
L. O. O. M.
Meets on every I
first and third Fri- j
day of each month
at 8 p. m. at I.
O. O. F. Hall. All |
welcome. Peter N. ;
Anderson, Director, :
M. A. Horner, Sec
retary.
SEWARD RF.BEKAH LODGE NO. 6-A
I. O. O. F.
Meets the first and third
Monday’s of each month >
in I. O. O. F. Hall at
8 p. m. Visiting mem
bers are always welcome.
Grace Neville, N. G.
Ludvig Larsson, Sec’y
RESURRECTION LODGE NO. A-7
I. O. O. F.
Meets every Thursday at 8 p.
m. in Odd Fellow's Hall. Visit
ing brothers welcome. Gustave |
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, j
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.
High Mass will be celebrated |
on Christmas Eve at midnight in !
Sacred Hearth Church, with the j
special arrangement of the fol- J
lowing musical program:
Processional—“Adeste Fideles,” \
traditional melody: Christmas l
Carol by Pietro Yon; The Missa de ,
Angelis, Gregorian chant; “Kyrie,” j
XV Century; “Gloria,” XVI Cen- j
tury; “Credo,” XVII Century; Of- j
fertory—“The Holy City,” Weath- i
erly and Adams; “Sanctus.” XI
Century; “Agnees Dei,” XV Cen- 1
tury; “Domine Non Sum Dignus,” j
traditional melody; “Silent Night,” j
Fr. Gruber; Recessional—“Ye j
Faithful,” traditional.
Patsy Burke of Fairbanks was
fined $500 for violation of the Alas
ka bone dry law.
In a civil action at Fairbanks
Charles W. Mortimer was ordered
to pay to Andrew Nerland the sum
of $201.76.
XMAS TOYS, I , price, J. L. Graef
ASSIST MINING DEALS
HOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 22—An
nouncement has been made of the
organization of the Arizona Cham
cated outside the state of Neva
of a committee to assist miners
the Phoenix Chamber of of Com
merce and designed to bring to
gether buyers and sellers of min
ing properties in Arizona and
thus stimilate new mining ac
tivity.
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Haas Candy always an appro
priate gift. Alaska Shop.
Why not make this a Candy
Christmas? It’s fresh from Haas
at Alaska Shop.
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
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
n<r A. D. Haverstock
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Seward General Hospital
F p Harwood
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Seward, Alaska
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
Curtis R. Morford
AGENT
Deeds, Mortgages and Contracts
I ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NOTARY PUBLIC
nr A. R. Roberts
DENTIST
Phone Madison 108—Tecklenberg Bldg.
Donohue & Dimond
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
OFFICES
VALDEZ AND CORDOVA
INTER-CITY SERIES
DEC. 28, 29, and 30
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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
FOR EXPERT »
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GO TO
filler's Barber Shop
Shower Baths
i THE PALACE
! FURNISHED ROOMS
! POOL, SOFT DRINKS AND
J CIGARS
! John Mattich, Pron.
; Phone Main 55
Hard Times Mask Ball
Seward Volunteer Fire Dept.
COSTUMES AND PRIZES
GENTS
The best drcsied man whose costume is made up of material not
ordinarily used for clothing - $10 meal ticket—Poodle Dog
2. The best male character whose costume and manner is most
expressive of hard times - Midget phonograph, B & II 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,
- S5 merchandise, Gordon’s
BOYS
The two best boy chaiacters representing hard times,
1st prize; $5 merchandise,-Cooper’s
2nd prize: One month’s admission,-Liberty Theater
GIRLS
The two best girl iharacters 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 prize: $3 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. Auto glare shield -
11. Headlight shield -
12. Gold pan
13. Box candy
14. Chafing dish -
15. Two inner tubes
-J. L. GRAEF
- MC MULLEN’S
- PAULS TEINER’S
- OSBO’S
- SEWARD STEAM LAUNDRY
- SEWARD LEATHER WORKS
- WAECHTER BROTHERS
-i— SEWARD BAKERY
- SEWARD BAKERY
- OGLE’S
—- OGLE’S
-C. M. BROSIUS
-ALASKA SHOP
SEWARD LIGHT & POWER CO.
- SEWARD MACHINE SHOP
SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE, $5 cash good for those only in costume
DREAMLAND HALL-NEW YEAR’S EVE
Adults $1, Children 50c-Seward Syncopators
Tax taken care of by the general admission
Certainly There Will Be Punch!