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THERMOS BOTTLES
COLD HOT
Also Lunch Kits
SEWARD DRUG CO.
“TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST”
CHAMBER LUNCHEON.
The local chamber of commerce will
hold its regular weekly luncheon at
the Seward Grill tomorrow noon. A
large attendance is expected, as many
important matters are to be taken up.
Mr. W. Woldson, associated with
Mr. Drumheller in the Willow Creek
district, on Archangel creek, arrived
on the steamship Alaska from Spokane
and will have a large crew at work
this year. He expects to remain in
the district about three months.
Eastman Kodaks ana supplies at
the Alaska Shop. tf
Brunswick Pnonographs and Re
cords. The Alaska Shop. tf
CAN USE A FEW MORE CUS
TOMERS AT THE 0. K .BARBER
SHOP.
Remember my dry cleaning system
makes the old clothes look new again.
JORDAN’S VALET SERVICE.
My Made to Measure Suits always
satisfy in fit, workmanship and qual
ity. Jordan’s Valet Service. tf
Eaton, Crane, Pike Stationery at
the Alaska Shop. tf
Ladles’ ana Gents' Alfalfa Harvest
Ing—O. K. Barber Shop. tf.
Parker’s Duofold Fountain Pens, at
the Alaska Shop. tf
Haas Fresh Candies at the Alaska
Shop.
Remington Portable Typewriters at
Alaska Shop. tf
Picture Framing at the Alaska
Shop. tf
FISH MARKET open, Adams 56. tf
ELLSWORTH’S
A COMPLETE STOCK OF
WOMEN’S, MISSES AND
CHILDREN’S READY-TO
WEAR GARMENTS ARE
KEPT ON HAND.
See Our Millinery
Line for 1925
ELLSWORTH’S
COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT
A regular meeting of the common
council will be held at the town hall
at S o’clock tonight.
H. S. Balderston arrived from An
chorage on Saturday’s train returning
this morning.
Capt. Pete Sather left yesterday for
Nuka Bay with a number of passen
gers including Frank Angeman, son
of Mrs. Sather, Alfred Rosness and
Jack Gillespie.
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Frank Case, a well known old tim
I er, operator and prospector, is a guest
of the Hotel Sexton. Mr. Case is in
terested in the Nuka Bay property
and was with Frank Skeen in the
; Lake Clark district several years ago.
Dr. McCaillie, the Anchorage dentist
who returned on the Alaska, told a
Gateway representative that he and
Mrs. McCaillie celebrated their gold
en wedding while in California this
winter, friends of the aged couple
tendering them an elaborate recep
tion. Dr. McCaillie is heavily inter
ested in Nuka Bay, and will attend
the meeting of Alaska Hills Mining
Company this week, at which time
plans for the season’s work will be
made.
Read The Gateway “Ads.”
CLASSHTED ADVERTISING
LOST—Gold Eversharp Pencil, re
turn to Gateway Office. tf.
WANTE&^Sman~safe] about~18""Im
square, not over two feet high. Ap
ply to purser of steamship Starr.
FOUND—A bunch of keys. If you
have lost any keys the past six
months, apply at the Gateway of
fice. We have a half dozen bunches
which have been turned in.
FOR SALE—The Gateway is over
stocked with rag envelopes; in 500
lots at a lew figure. tf
WANTED—Advertisers to use our
classified columns for results.
Announcing a Cut in
RUBBER HEELS
MEN’S, per pair .75c
LADIEv>, per pair .65c
Keep Your Heels Straight
Seward Leather
Works.
Council Holds Meet
To Determine Plans
An unofficial meeting of the com
mon council was held at Mayor Ray’s
office yesterday afternoon, the mayor
and all members being present. The
meeting was for the purpose of dis
cussing consolidation of city offices,
under the terms of the ordinance re
cently passed by special election, and
to fix the salaries for same.
After much discussion it was re
solved to combine the offices of City
Clerk, Magistrate, City Treasurer, and
City Assessor, at a salary of SI50 per
month, or $1800 per annum, segregated
as follows: Cfty Clerk, $1200 per an
num; City Magistrate, $300; City
Treasurer $1.00 (C. C Hinde of the
Bank of Seward having agreed to
take over the office, clerical work to
be done by the City Clerk); City As
sessor, $300.
City Health Officer, $600 per an
num.
City Attorney, $600 per annum.
The offices of Chief of Police and
Fire Chief were consolidated, with a
salary of $1800 per annum, segregated
as follows: For Fire Chief, $900; for
Chief of Police, $900, or $150 per
month.
i ne (Julies oi ocnooi nix coiieciui
will be performed by the City Clerk.
The combination results in a direct
saving to the city of about $600 per
annum and makes for greater efficien
cy. Office hours for the Clerk were
fixed at from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., with
one hour off for luncheon.
Mayor Ray will announce his com
mittees at tonight’s meetirfg, and in
tall probability the Combinations and
salaries as above noted will be adopt
ed.
Applicants for positions with the
city should hand in their applications
by eight o’clock tonight to have them
acted upon by the council.
NOtlCE
All applications for city offices
should be presented to the council
not later than 8 o’clock tonight.
Mrs. Jack Dougherty, formerly en
gaged in the dry goods business in
Anchorage, was an outgoing passen
ger on the Alaska fog th§ jgj
Hugh Moore arrived on Saturday’s
train and is a gue&t of the Seward.
J. T. Cunningham, superintendent
of transportation, was a Seward vis
itor yesterday, returning to Anchor
age this morning.
Wm. Butler, special agent for the
Alaska railroad, was. a visitor in town
over Sunday.
General Managed Noel W. Smith
of the Alaska railroad arrived in
Seward on Saturday’s train on a
business trip connected with a large
shipment of freight on the Admiral
Peary, and other matters, returning
to Anchorage today.
tot ■.
W. W. Flynn, section foreman of
Mile 20, was an arrival in town Sat
urday.
Mayor L. V. Ray returned from
Anchorage on Saturday’s train. He
reports much activity in the interior
metropolis.
The ship Libby Maine took on five
carloads of coal last week, sailing
for Seattle.
C. O. Thatcher and wife, of An
chorage were guests of the hotel
Van Gilder over Sunday.
Walter Crawford and wife are re
turning passengers on the Yukon, af
ter spending several months in Seat
tle for medical treatment. Mr. Craw
ford is father to Ed Crawford of this
city.
Sidney Lawrence, the well known
artist, left on the Alaska for Seattle.
He will visit in Portland and Cali
fornia cities before returning north.
Mike Skrivan, proprietor of the
City Market, passed through Seward
Saturday night en route to Valdez to
repair a cold storage plant which has
gone out of commission at Louie’s
Cafe. He will return on Saturday’s
boat. Mrs. Skrivan remained in Sewr
ard a guest of Mr. and • Mrs. Burr
Snyder.
Excursion Train May
Run to Anchorage
To take care of local people who
want to attend the Elks smoker at
Anchorage, Saturday night, April 25,
Alaska railroad officials have agreed
to attach a coach to the train which
will leave here Saturday morning at
7:00 o'clock, returning Sunday even
ing. leaving Anchorage Sunday morn
ing at 7 o’clock. A fare of one and one
third or $9.15 round trip will be in
effect if 25 round trip tickets will be
guaranteed.
The railroad officials must have the
guarantee by Wednesday morning,
April 22.
This excursion will give Seward
residents an opportunity to spend
Saturday afternoon and night in An
chorage, as well as attending the Elks
smoker. This trip will not interfere
with business to any extent, and the
rate places it within the reach of all.
L. H Vogl, former proprietor of
the Resurrection Bay Lumber Com
pany, left on the steamship Alaska for
Cordova, where he will remain this
summer.
Staff Sergeant Leon F. Harper and
family left on the steamship Alaska
for the States, where Sergt. Harper
will be stationed. He will spend some
time at Letterman hospital recovering
his health, after which he will report
to the Seattle office.
AUXILIARY TO MEET.
The Legion Auxiliary will meet to
morrow evening at 8 o’clock in their
new clubrooms.
SEWARD MACHINE SHOP
Authorized Ford Dealer
MARINE REPAIRS AND
ALTERATIONS
Fire Stone Tires and Accessories
QUALITY COAL
NONE BETTER
Lump Mine Run Steam
YOU need our coal. WE need your business.
Give Us A Trial
EVAN JONES COAL CO.
Office Mines
ANCHORAGE, Alaska. JONESVILLE, Alaska
EVERY LOAF OF BREAD YOU GET
at the Seward Bakery is fresh from our ovens; and
wrapped in waxed paper to insure its freshness.
Seward Bakery
SEWARD NEWS COMPANY
GEORGE PHELPS, Proprietor
BOOKSELLERS STATIONERS NEWS DEALERS
Plumbing, Steamfitting, Oxyacetaline Welding
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R. F. TILLMAN, Next to Crawford's Shop
REBEKAHS TO MEET.
The Rebekahs will meet tonight in
Odd Fellows hall at 8 o’clock. All
members are requested to be present.
Ed Warner, an old pioneer of this
city lies in a paralyzed condition at
the home of Russian John. Harry Ly
ons, acting as nurse and attendant.
The Red Cross has interested itself
in Mr. Warner’s case, and his com
fort will be looked after.
General Manager Noel W. Smith in
forms the Gateway that new bridges
will be put in at. Miles 33, 34 and 37.
Mr. Knutson had recently purchas
ed the power schooner Polar Star,
after selling out his interest with Mr.
Tecklenburg in their fox island. He
was formerly owner of Green Island
near Cordova, with a Mr. Gibbons.
AT THE HOTELS
Seward—C. F. Crawford, J. W. Nel
son, Christ Halnerson, Hugh Moore.
Ed. Henning, C .5. Stllanc'er, all o’
Anchorage.
Van Gilder—C. O. Thatcher and
wife, John G. Brady, J. Truitt, T. J
Cunningham, Wm. Butler, Anchor
age.
Sexton—W. W. Fiyai. Mile 20. J.
J. Moore, Anchorage, H. S. Kaise.,
Tunnel. *
Overland—G. D. V. Phillip Reynolds
of Lewistowm, Mont.; Rob*. Kleeman.
Anchorage, W. H. King.
James Truitt, former assistant dis
trict attorney, now a resident of An
chorage, -was a Seward visitor yester
day.