NEWS OF THE WEEK
“Smiling Davies, the fighting switch
man of Anchorage, who lost to Fred
Cullens last month, was in Seward yes
terday. “Smiling” has the same good
natured look he always wore, and cer
tainly shows himself a good looser.
Davies stated Cullen was a good
man and that he realized nowr that age
was against him in his last bout.
Recent fight reports of Young
Stribling's activities, state that he has
been using a little Ju-Jutsu, and Dav
ies states he thinks he w*as up against
something of this sort, as he cannot
account for a very sore shoulder he
received in his recent fight, and says
the lameness came from no blow.
“It is new stuff to me,” he said, “and
I must have received some of it while
boxing with Cullen without knowing
it.’
Smiling Davies has been transferred
his new duties as switchman giving
him two trips each w#ek out of Sew
ard.
The Odd Fellows Hall was the
scene last evening of the largest
and surely one of the most success
ful card parties ever held in Sew
ard, twenty tables being in play.
The high scores went to Mrs. H. B.
Selby and Mr. Henry Thody, con
solations to Mrs. Dykstra and Mr.
Hoot.
Mr. James was enthusiastically
applauded for his three delightful
solos. Miss Eccles as accompanist
left nothing to be desired.
Supper was served shortly after
midnight and the invited guests vot
ed the members of Seward Chapter
No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star
perfect hosts and hostesses.
Great credit is due Mrs. 0. A. Jo
hansen and Mrs. Herald Painter
with their committees, for the plan
ning and success of such a large
affair.
George Steel, veteran baseball cat
cher of Cordova’s nine, is taking the
place of freight clerk, temporarily
on the S.S. Alaska, the latter being
taken sick while at Cordova on the
northbound trip.
Hal G. Evarts, one of the most pro
lific writers for the Saturday Even
ing Post, as well as to other maga
zines, arrived in Seward on the
steamship Alaska, on a tour of Alas
ka. Mr. Evarts was accompanied by
Earl F. Crouch, who recently sold
his dude ranch in Wyoming, and has
come to Alaska with Mr. Evarts
for the purpose of seeing the Terri
tory.
This is Mr. Evarts’ first trip to Al
aska and one which he has been con
templating for tnany years. In 1921
he made a trip thru Canada to the
mouth of the Mackenzie river, giving
that country much publicity in his
writings. Messrs. Evarts and Crouch
will go to the Interior returning via
Whitehorse and the Yukon. His ar
ticles are mostly stories of wild
life.
For the past two years Mr.'
Evarts has been living in Kansas.
Before that he spent four years in
Wyoming. He was one of the pio
neer fur farmers of the United
States, experimenting in skunks, fox
es and several other animals.
Mrs. Eli Delion, wife of the pro
prietor of the Pioneer Steam laundry
at Anchorage, was an arrival on the
Alaska, following a short visit to
the states to visit her mother who
was ill.
John White, an oldtime resident
of Valdez, returned home on the
Alaska from a visit to the States.
Mrs. George Rolle, wife of George
Rolle, owner of a large mercantile
store in Hope was an incoming pas
senger on last night's boat.
Win. DeWitt made the trip to mile
5 1-2 today with his automobile. It is
expected in a few days the road will
be entirely clear of snow.
Capt.' John J. Finnigan was an ar
rival on the Alaska on his way to
Kodiak, where he has many interests.
Bert O’Brien, superintendent of the
San Juan Packing company at Saw
mill bay was a northbound passen
ger on the Alaska.
Eighteen motor trucks and one
auto were landed at Cordova this
trip of the Alaska, for the Alaska
Road Commission. The machines will
be used on the Richardson Highway
this summer.
Max Rede of Cordova arrived on
the Alaska, and will take a posi
tion with the Canyon Creek Devel
opment company this summer. He
was accompanied by his wife.
M. A. Pinska, a leading business
man of Fairbanks, was an arrival
on the Alaska, en route home after
spending the winter in the States.
The following fish boats have out
fitted at Brown and Hawkins during
the last four days: Grayling, Middle
ton, Sea Maid, Atlantic, North, Lit
uya, Sitka and Mildred II.
H. S. Balderston, president of the
Bank of Seward, returned from An
chorage on Sunday’s' train.
Mrs. J. H. Flickinger, wife of
Agent Flickinger of the Alaska S. S.
Co. here, is returning home on the
Yukon after an extended visit to the
States.
STEAMSHIP STARR
NEXT SAILING STR. STARR MAY 10,1925
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON 18*. 8EWAR0, ALASKA
“Smiling Harry” Bowers, now has
charge of the O. K. Bax be.* Shop,
and states that he will keep the shop
open at all time for the benefit of
friends.
Thomas Jasper, for the past two
years owner of the O. K. Barber
Shop of Seward and former chef
of the Seward Grill, left today for
Flat in the Iditarod district, where
he will take charge of the Durand
cafe. Mr. Jasper is a well known fig
ure in the Interior, where he has
worked in nearly all the camps.
Harry G. Watson, publicity agent
for the Alaska Railroad returned
from a four months’ business trip for
the Railroad, spending considerable
time on the East coast looking over
the tourist situation for the coming
summer.
New York and Philadelphia will be
repersented strong this coming sum
mer in Alaska. Several parties be
ing booked for the Golden Belt Tour
which starts at Seward. One party
of 60 coming from Philadelphia, one
from New York consisting of 40 and
several parties of 20 or more are
booked from other cities outside of
New York proper.
A party of sixty persons from
Moorhead, N. D. will soon be on the
way. Three parties from Los An
geles and 4 from San Francisco have
signed up. Portland will have two
tours of about 30 each. While ne
gotiations are pending on several
other large delegations.
Mr. Watson scoured the Atlantic
and Pacific coast for passenger boats
to bring tourists up here from the
big conventions that will be held on
the Pacific coast this year. This
year is the largest convention year
that the western coast has ever had.
It is estimated that 26 major con
ventions are going to be held. The
largest being the Elks in Portland,
Shriners in Los Angeles and the
Knights Templars in Seattle. Mr.
Watson said it was impossible to
secure transportation for the large
bodies wishing to make the tour on
the Alaska Railroad and he estimat
ed at least 8,000 tourists would come
if ships were to be had, or charter
ed.
All vessels are booked solid for
the summer. Mr. Watson has been
attending legislature for the past
60 days in Juneau, being a represen
tative from the Fourth division. He
returned to Anchorage on today’s
train to make his report to Noel
Smith.
Maj. Oliver of the Alaska Road
Commission, in company with Robt.
Summers, left this morning for head
quarters at Anchorage. The Road
Commission plans many improve
ments to the roads and trails in the
territory this year; a party leaving
soon to look over a proposed road
in the Nuka Bay district.
The Rev. R. V. B. Dunlap and par
ty left for Anchorage on today’s train
to look over the site donated for
the Jesse Lee Home near Anchorage.
Yesterday the party visited the Hoff
man homestead near the head of
the bay looking over the land. The
party will return on one of the next
trains and it is thought a site will
be picked out near Seward, as the
investigating committee were very
favorable to this spot as a location
for the home.
W. A. Tennersall, radio inspector
for this division, arrived on the Al
aska Saturday from Cordova, where
he has. been looking over the new
station. Mr. Tennersall will leave
for the westward on the Starr when
she sails this evening.
Bartley Howard of the Howard
Jesson mines of Anchorage, left for
his home town this morning.
Eddie Sultan, salesman, was a
guest of the Hotel Van Gilder over
the week end.
A large number of passengers left
on today’s train for interior points,
both coaches being crowded to ca
pacity.
Representative Rob’t. Sheldon and
family, of the Fourth division left
for their home in Fairbanks today.
Mr. Sheldon recently returned from
the legislature at Juneau. He reports
a good business over the Richardson
road this summer, over one hund
red reservations more being made
this year than last. Mr. Sheldon
and Mr. Jas. Galen run a fleet ol
cars from Fairbanks to Chitlna.
Martin Kelian, of the Forestry
Service, left today for a short trip
to Anchorage. Mr. Kelian will return
to Seward in about a month.
Mrs. J. T. Cunningham, wife of
the Transportation superintendent of
the Alaska Railroad, and children
are returning on the S.S. Yukon.
G. P. Stevens, marshal of the
Fourth Division, is returning home on
the Yukon.
Max Peyser, wife and son, are Se
ward passengers on the Yukon. Mr.
Peyser is a well known Anchorage
tailor.
JSd Warner, pioneer of this dis
trict, left on the Alaska last night
for Sitka, where he will enter the
pioneer’s home. Harry Lyons will
accompany him on his journey.
Will Clayson, Anchorage and Cor
dova clothier, is a returning passen
ger on the Yukon, sailing from Seat
tle.
C. A. Berg, who operates a sawmill
at Mile 201 on the Alaska Railroad, is
a Seward visitor. He states there is
a great demand for lumber north of
his place. Mr. Berg is greatly inter
ested in Seward, this being his first
trip here. He will return home on
Thursday’s train.
A new dress of yellow and green
has been given the Commerce Cafe,
and extensive alterations inside have
given the place a very attractive ap
pearance.
Under new management the cafe
will feature Chop Suey and noodles,
together with the regular dinner menu.
Frank Sakamoto, well known in Sew
ard and George Hada, are the new
proprietors. The Commerce will be
kept open all night for the benefit of
those who work the boats.
Oscar Anderson, proprietor of the
Ship Creek fneat market and dircetor
of the Evan Jones Coal Co., at Jones
ville, arrived in Seward on Sunday’s
train, en route to Kodiak on a short
business trip.
D. H. Williams, president of the An
chorage Chamber of Commerce, was
an overnight visitor in Seward. He
left on this morning’s train.
Wm. Gilcher of Fairbanks, is re
ceiving a new Essex sedan, which
will be shipped north on the next
freight.
The Ford automobile, to be given
away to the holder of the lucky ticket,
in the contest conducted by the Sew
ard Trading Company, arrived on the
steamship Alaska Saturday, and will
be on display in front of the store. Mr.
Tecklenberg intending to place the
new machine in the window of his
place, but found it inconvenient to do
so.
The Gateway received a card in
the last mail from J. H. Walker, who
is now in Bellingham, Washington,
and wishes to be remembered to all
his friends.
Robert Summers, Territorial high
way engineer will arrive in Seward
on one of the next trains from the
interior leaving soon to inspect the
Nuka Bay road proposition.
The Alaska Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE SEWARD
8 A. M.
Mondays and Thursdays
TRAINS ARRIVE SEWARD
8 P. M.
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Gas Launch
KENAI
FISHING AND HUNTING
PARTIES CARRIED DOWN
LAKE KENAI FOR THE
DAY OR TRIP. TELE
PHONE ARRANGEMENTS
TO MILE TWENTY
Louis Bell, owner
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
Southwestern Alaska Route Schedule
Scheduled Scheduled
\ essel— Lv. Seattle Ar. Seward
YUKON May 9 May 16
Northwestern May 16th May 23rd.
ALASKA May 23 May 30
YUKON May 30th June 6th
Northwestern June 6th June 13th
ALASKA June 13th June 20th
Steamers in the above schedule will make all regular ports of call
in Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska.
NOTE Beginning with the S. S. Yukon June 7th, steamers will not
leave Seward earlier than 4 o’clock p. m. Sunday, sailing date.
J. H. FLICKINGER, Agent
PHONE MAIN 125 SEWARD, ALASKA
Scheduled Sail
from Seward
May 16
May 23rd
May 30
June 7th
June 14th
June 21st
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Prosperity
The prosperity of any community depends very 1
largely upon the co-operation manifested by the i
many individuals and institutions forming the com- |
munity There can be no lasting prosperity or gen- |
eral progress in the life of any community without 5
honest co-operation between all elements that in =
any way affect the common welfare. |
So it is with Alaska. No one section of this 1
great land can prosper for long at the expense of i
any other section; all constructive efforts must be i
so co-ordinated that but one outcome will result— i
Co-operation; and Co-operation means Prosperity, i
It is the constant aim of The Alaska Railroad |
to at all times render such service as will best serve §
the citizens of the entire Territory. Z
Department of the Interior |
The Alaska Railroad |
(Mt. McKinley Park Route) f
Anchorage Alaska I
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