MAYOR TENDERS
RESIGNATION TO
CITY ALDERMEN
HEAD OF ANCHORAGE ADMINIS
TRATION SURRENDERS POST;
LEAVE FOR STATES.
The outstanding feature of the
Tegular meeting of the Anchorage
City Council last week was the res
ignation of Mayor Chas. W. Bush;
who plans to leave Alaska about the
first of the year to take up his res
idence in the States. The request
of the mayor was contained in the
following communication, addressed
to his colleagues: “As I will be
leaving Anchorage about January
first, I am obliged to tender my
resignation as mayor of Anchorage,
effective January 1, 1925. My as
sociations with you have been very
pleasant indeed, and I wish for you
and the people of Anchorage every
happiness and success.
The resignation was accepted by
the aldermen, following a befitting
speech by Councilman C. M. Eck
man, in which he expressed regret
that the council must lose the guid
ing hand of Mayor Bush in govern
ing city affairs. The mayor ex
pressed his appreciation and thanks
for the hearty cooperation he has
received from the members of the
council and employes of the city
thruout his administration.
MRS. LINDSEY MUCH IMPROVED
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lindsey returned
to Seward Saturday from Anchorage
Mrs. Lindsey recently underwent a
major operation at the Anchorage
hospital and returns home consider
ably improved in health. Mr. Lind
sey, local railroad man, went ovei
to the Inlet town last week to ac
company his wife home.
Tom W. Nelson, well-known resi
dent of Anchorage, spent the wee!
end in Seward. Mr. Nelson is em
ployed at the Government Hospita
as fireman.
S.S. STARR DUE TOMORROW
The steamer Starr is scheduled t(
arrive in port sometime tomorrow
according to a wireless message re
ceived from the vessel today.
Dr. Winifred Curtis, professor a
the University of London, reeentl:
gave a lecture before the Koya
Pharmaceutical Society, the firs
ever delivered before it by a woman
IT
MASONIC NOTICE
The installation of the recently
elected officers for the ensuing year
of Masonic Lodge No. 219 will be held
next Wednesday evening, December
23. All members are requested to be
present as well as visiting brothers.
J. P. HANNON, W. M.
E. C. Wetzler, postal inspector, with
headquarters at Nenana, was a week
end visitor in Seward on official bus
iness. During Mr. Eames’ absence in
the States, Mr. Wetzler is taking care
of the inspection of the offices in
this district. He left on this morning’s
train for the Interior.
COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT
The Common Council of Seward will
meet this evening at 8 o’clock at the
Fire Hall.
The swarms of sea gulls hovering
overhead yesterday was a sure indi
cation that a storm was raging at sea.
T. Brown, blacksmith at Moose
Pass for the B. of Public Roads de
partment spent the week end in town.
W. E. O. Criger, levelman with the
Bureau of Public Roads department
at Moose Pass during the past sea
son’s work, spent the week end in
town. Mr. Criger left for the camp
against this morning.
! A. Matheson, pioneer mining man
of the Iditarod district, departs from
Seward today for Seattle on the S.S.
i Victoria. Mr. Matheson arrived in
town last Saturday fro rathe Interior.
He is returning in the early spring.
The local weather moderated con
siderable Saturday night and at about
11 p. m. quite a rainfall came down.
Rain has fallen intermittently since
wearing the heavy snow down to such
a glossy and slippery service that
walking is quite some effort.
Arnold Kobler. from the Kusko
kwim country, where he has been lo
cated for the past season, arrived in
Seward Saturday. Mr. Kobler goes
south on the Victoria and will remain
Outside until the spring.
, , JUST RECEIVED
another shipment of High-Grade suits
I which is far superior to any .that I
i ever had in stock. You must see
, them in order to appreciate their real
. value.
I am offering these suits in prices
fair to all.
JORDAN’S VALET SERVICE.
1' Mrs. Hilda Anderson is the repre
t sentative of the Swedish-American
. line of steamers in Boston.
Cal M. Brosius
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar, Roof Pitch,
Hyd. Lime, BB1. Lime, Paints.
Plate Glass, Glass Cutting,
Colors, Terps, Oils,
Chimney Brick, Fibered Plaster,
Varnish, Stains, Putty,
Corner Bead, Corner Lath,
Mirrors, Belting, Cement
Medusa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark,
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Rustic,
Doors,
Windows,
Lumber,
Fir Lath,
Fire Brick, %
Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
Plaster Board,
Mahogany,
Roof Paper,
Building Paper,
Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
Fir Finish,
LLBBY-OWENS WINDOW GLASS, Single and Double Strength,
Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting. White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL BASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewalk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
CALM. BROSIUS
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Helpful Hint
BEST help in a kitchen is a small
pocket flashlight to use when 1
it is necessary to go into the dark
cellar or cupboard, it is a safe
light that can be thrown into
the darkest spot. Keep it handy by ;
hanging it, as shown above, at the ^
side of the door frame leading into ]
the cellar. It will always be within
reach wrhen wanted.
The Chicago River Is to be straigt
ened out and after this experience
they may even have the courage to
straighten out Chicago politics.
British airplanes now in use can
pick up mail bags while in flight.
TRULY, walls can smile
or frown. See that yours
cheer and soothe by har
monious colors and clean
surfaces. Apply Fuller
Washable Wall Finish. It
can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth—makes home
keeping easier—saves re
finishing.
Also, ask for booklet, “Color
Harmony in the Home”—all
about painting or finishing
doors, woodwork, walls, etc.
It’s free.
T1 TTT carrY a Fill ^ne Fuller
W X-# Paints and Varnishes and
can supply your needs.
Brown &
Hawkins Corp.
W. P. FULLER & CO.
301 Mission Street San Francisco
25 Branches in Pacific Coast Cities
CHOP SUEY, NOODLES,
OYSTERS AND SHELL
FISH—
Open Day and Night
Private Dining Rooms
SEWARD GRILL
Alaska Airship Co.
SEWARD OFFICE
Box 1486 • - Seward, Alaska
Winfield Ervin, sr., of the First
National Bank of Anchorage, left for
he Inlet this morning. Mr. Erwin has
jeen in Spokane for the majority of
he time during the past five weeks.
Stephen T. Young, son of Mr. and
Mrs. El A. Williams of Anchorage, left
'or the Inlet town this morning. Mr.
foung, whose home is in California, ar
rived in Steward on the steamer Vic
oria.
Gus Gelles, Anchorage broker, ar
rived ini Seward Saturday from his In
et headquarters to meet and greet
liis wife and babies wrho returned
Vorth on the Victoria. The family de
jarted this morning for home. While
n town they stopped at the Tecklen
)urg apartments.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson, were ar
rivals Saturday from Seattle on the
ictoria. Mr. Nelson is the well-known
•ailroad man who has resided in Sew
ard' for the past five or six years. Mrs.
kelson, his bride recently arrived in
:he United States from Europe.
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Chauncey Peterson, resident of An- '»
chorage for many years, passed thru
Seward on his way to the Inlet town,
after an absence of some months. «
Fred Schringer, one of Alaska’s best
known chefs whose services are con
stantly being sought after, returned
home to Seward Saturday from a bus
iness visit to Ketchikan.
Oscar Anderson, Alaska business
man, arrived in Seward Saturday
from Cordova, leaving this morning
for his Anchorage office.
Holly wreaths at Urbach’s. 236
MOORE & BEAULIEU
Gore Bldg. Adams 145
WALL PAPER PAPER-HANG
ING, and PAINTING
TINTING
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C. M. B.
CAL M. BROSIUS
Builders’ Supplies
When things Look
BLACK Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
9
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
F, 1. REED, Proprietor
Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modem
Steam Heat
Prices Reasonable
Good Service
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats .
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
VAVWVWAW.WAWAV.W.'ANV.W.V.VVAV.W.V.VAV,
Piping and Fittings for
Power Plant Construction
5000 feet 2 1-2 double extra strong steel pipe, in random
lengths, 12 to 30 feet each; each length fitted with
square machined, four-bolt flanges. One end of run
grooved, opposite end and outlet tongued with steel
machined bolts, hexigon heads and nuts.
3000 feet 1 1-2 double extra strong steel pipe in lengths
12 to 30 feet each; each length fitted with square ma
chined four bolt flanges. One end of run groved, op
posite end and outlet tongued, with steel machined
bolts, hexagon heads and nuts.
500 assorted 1 1-2 and 2 1-2 steel four bolt flanges, elbows,
tees, crosses, return bends, divided return bends, re
ducing companion flanges, flange unions, globe and
angle valves, etc.
The piping and fittings are in first class condition, ready
for immediate delivery F. O. B. mail steamer Starr,
at Portlock, Port Chatham, Alaska.
Our price will be based up Walworth Manufacturing Com
pany’s factory catalog price F. O. B. Boston, Mass.,
* thereby allowing the purchaser the 90st of the freight
from the Aatlantic Coast to Alaska.
Will sell all or part of above piping and fittings and fur
nish list of quantity of different sizes on hand, upon
request.
Alaska Consolidated Fisheries, Inc.
PORTLOCK, ALASKA