he Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Sev.ard, Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
itcreo as Second Class Matter Sep
nber 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
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Seward, Alaska.
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PIONEERS DISAPPOINTED
Pioneers who received their pen
m checks yesterday from the Ter
ory were grievously disappointed
receiving only $30 for the next
arter, or $10 per month, despite the
r passed by the Territorial legisla
te last spring increasing the pen
•n to $25 per month.
\ny man who will try to live on $10
r month will feel more or less sym
thy for these old-timers, as they |
II find out that it cannot be done. !
those of us who are interested in |
1 welfare of the Pioneer, it appears 1
it the Territory should give them a I
re liberal pension than $10 per
nth. While many of them do odd
■s of work and thus add to their in
ne, no man on the pension rolls is
e to undertake steady or hard work
1 only by doing so can they make
iving in Alaska.
'he matter should be taken up with
proper officials and the increase
sed by the legislature given these
rthy citizens.
A BUSINESS PROPOSITION
Iauy persons refuse to recognize a
vspaper as a business proposition,
1 believe that it should switch its
nions and its trade with every fav
ble wind, not realizing that this
icy has wrecked more newspapers
n any other one thing.
'he above statement is called to
ul by numerous criticisms of our
icy of publishing articles for and
inst the bond issue. These arti
s are paid advertising, the same
those of the merchant and business
n in other parts of the paper. It is
side of any editor’s province to
use any advertising for his paper
t comes within the bounds of de
icy or is not libelous. The mer
nt who sells his goods, the restau
t who serves their meals, the bar
who cuts their hair, the orchestra
o plays for their meetings, all
uld be censured for doing what the
vspaper does—accepting any legit
ite business.
'he Gateway has tried to be fair to
parties, and has attempted to pour
oil of neutrality upon the troubled
ters of civic opinion. The paper
ots the friendship and patronage of
parties in the unfortunate bonding
le dispute; in fact, it must have it.
ilso wants to feel that it has been
inently fair in its attitude of neu
lity and square dealing. Those of
opposition who believe the Light
ipany has no moral right to its
osition to bonding are unfair. The
le applies to friends of the Light
npany who believe that their op
ponents have no rights. Toleration
and an even temperament are among
the most rare o' the many precious
attributes of mankind.
I3e fair to your opponent in ail
things and, above all, give The Gate
way the same right to sell its goods
as you would expect yourself. There
is no reason for these recriminations
as all of us are fallible and prone to
err.
It is to be hoped when today’s elec
tion is over that our citizens will
again be one big community, working
for the advancement of Seward; with
no thought but to serve Seward and
its people.
SEWARD TEACHERS HONORED
BY A COMMUNITY SOCIAL
Yesterday afternoon the teachers of
Seward were honored by a social giv
en by the parents of the community.
The large living rooms of the Orlan
der bungalow presented a gay appear
ance with Japanese lanterns and
lighted candles.
A goodly number of mothers and
interested friends were present. After
tea and cakes were served, toasting
marshmallows and popping corn at
the open fireplace was in order.
Each one returned home feeling a
deep appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Or
lander for the loan of the bungalow
for the occasion and for their kindly
aid toward the success of the affair.
Thanks are also due to the parents
who so generously donated the use of
their cars.
As soon as the weather settles sui
ficiently to make travel safe, Capt.
Foster will leave for Nuka bay,
where he plans to remain all winter.
Capt. Foster will take a complete out
fit of supplies with him and will also
whipsaw up lumber for use at the
new camp. He is very optimistic over
the future of the new strike.
Mrs. George Gullufsen and two chil
dren arrived on the steamship Alaska |
from Latouche and are the guests of j
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Manthey.^ They ex- j
pect to return to Latouche on the :
Alameda.
(Paid Advertisement)
A TOWN DIVIDED
(Anchorage Times)
Our neighboring town of Seward is
experiencing one of those unpleasant
affairs which do more to tear down
than construct. The differences arise
from the fact that a special election
has been called to vote upon the ques
tion of bonding the town for installa
tion and maintnance of “public serv
ice plants” for the distribution of
light, heat, power, telephone and wa
j ter service.
Naturally the town is divided, but
; then the citiziens of Seward have al
| ways been more or less divided, and
j factioanl differences never tend to
i create constructive policies. The
question of bonding Seward, or any
! other town, merely devolves itself into
the hard business proposition of pay
ing interest on a first mortgage. In
terest in this case is a certainty, there
will be no “three days of grace.”
Seward has an adequate light, pow
er and telephone system, entailing
the expenditure of many thousands of
dollars for the original investment and
maintenance.
Liberty Theatre
tonight
Thomas Meighan
in the best play he has ever done
“OUR LEADING CITIZEN
It’s a George Ade story which
assures you something interesting
7 reels
Some very clever artists in a reel
of VOD-A-VIL, and
PATHE NEWS
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VfVIH/T
Shoes, Coats and Dresses
Next Week Only -ASHTON’S
The Times is more or less familiar
with conditions in Seward and we are
of the opinion that a bond issue of
this nature would be the height of
poor business and react to the detri
ment of the taxpayers.
Can Seward stand the additional
strain? We doubt it. The issue in
any event would not be less than
$200,000 and interest on this amount
“added to what you’ve got makes just
a little bit more.” Continued publi
cation of delinquent taxes alone
proves Seward is not carrying an
overwhelming bank balance. The peo
ple of Seward should realize the sit
uation and thoroughly investigate the
question from a strictly business
standpoint before voting. Added to
the business angle of the issue, which
really is paramount, the voters should
ask themselves the serious question
of whether their own home town can
support two such utilities. And it’s a
serious question and worthy of due
consideration.
Seward or any other town is as
large as the citizens make it. Person
alities should never enter into town
affairs, or as regards questions of a
civic nature wherein the community
derives benefits. Wouldn’t it be far
better for the citizens of Seward to
support a well organized local indus
try than try to block business in order
to satisfy personal animosity. The
citizens of Seward should get togeth
er and eliminate personalities in the
earnest endeavor to create and con
struct and keep in line with the
march of progress.
The town that is divided against it
self cannot stand. Co-operation in
civic affairs is absolutely essential to
progress and the splendid citizens of
Seward may attain an eminent posi
tion in the list of Alaska towns thru
co-operation.
Think of an absolute waterproof
Coat, 24 oz. for ladies and men, and
guaranteed. Brown & Hawkins, tf
Gasoline 23c cents a gallon, at J. L.
Graef’s. tf
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.
A fine line of Xmas cards just re
ceived at Sylvia’s. tf
Rugs De Luxe for sale by J. L.
Greaf. tf
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Anchorage, Al
aska, August 24, 1923.
Notice is hereby given that John
Kohler, of Homer, Alaska, who on Jan
uary 29, 1921, made Homestead Entry,
No. 04059, for SW1-4 SE1-4, SE1-4
SW1-4 Sec. 18, and NWT-4 NE1-4,
NE 1-4 NW 1-4, Section 19, Town
ship 6S, Range 13Wr, Seward Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
three year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described before Mae
Harrington, at Homer, Alaska, on the
6th day of October, 1923.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Mrs. D. M. Woodard, of Homer Al
aska.
Henry Ohlsen, of Homer, Alaska.
Stanton Shafer, of Homer, Alaska.
Joseph Lee, of Homer, Alaska.
FRANK A. BOYLE
Register.
First publication Aug. 27, 1923.
Last publication Oct. 2, 1923. 30t d
For Live
INVESTMENTS
SEE
Don Carlos & Don;. Carlos
SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
i ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
WALL
PAPER
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Anchorage, Al
aska, August 24, 1923.
Notice is hereby given that Andrew
Sholin, of Homer, Alaska, who on Nov
ember 10, 1919, made Nomestead En
try, No. 04052, for E 1-2 NE1-4 Sec. 20
and Sl-2 bEl-4, Section 17, Township
OS, Range 13W, Seward Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
three year Proof, to establish claim to
the laud above described, before Mae
Harrington, at Homer, Alaska, on the
6th day of October, 1923.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph Lee, of Homer, Alaska.
Henry Ohlson, of Homer, Alaska.
Stanton Shafer, of Homer, Alaska.
Mrs. D. M. Woodard, of Momer Alas
ka.
FRANK A. BOYLE,
Register.
First publication Aug. 27, 1923.
Last publication Oct. 2, 1923. 30td
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RAY & DAVID
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SEWARD & ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harriman Bank Building
DR. J. A. BAUGHMAN
Physician and Surgeon
Chronic Diseases a Specialty
Phone Madison 90, Seward, Alaska.
AARON E. RUCKER
Attorney at Law
Office in Arcade Building
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SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
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UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
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Seward Chapter No. 1C;
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHEHTY, Sec.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER. N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
•ome.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. & A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each montn.
visiting Brethern wel.
W. O. PERRY, W. M.
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
Seward Lodge
No. 1425.
L. O. O. M.
Will meet every
Tuesday night at
8 o’clock. Visiting
Brothers welcome
CHAS KREFTING, Dictator.
M. A. HORNER, Secretary.
I. O. O. F.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A.7.
Meets Thursdays at 8 p. m. Visiting
Brothers welcome. ANDY NOVAK,
N. G.; Chas. Lechner, Sec.
IGLOO NO. NINE.
PIONEERS OF ALASKA
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellow's Hall.
CAL M. BROSIUS, Pres.
EARL DURGIN, Sec.
SEWARD POST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.