The Seward Gateway
°UBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska _
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
fcntereo as Second Ciass Mattel Sep
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Thud, 1879.
Published by
SATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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CARRYING MAIL BY PLANE
The determination to cany Alaskan
mails from Nenana to McGrath by
airplane, while it indicates tnat the
march of progress has hit the terri
tory, is liable to seriously damage the
district traversed in the opinion of
a number of old sourdoughs, who de
clare that the route by way of Lakej
Minchimina is now fully established,
with stations and roadhouses for the;
convenience and comfort of travelers.
It is argued that without the support!
of the mail contracts these roadhouse
keepers will be forced to suspend bus
iness, leaving the eountiy a barren,
waste, practically impossible to trav
erse unless such shelters are rnain-j
tained.
It is maintained by these oldtimers1
that the country through which the
McGrath mail is carried is barren and
of no practical benefit to settlers oth
er than roadhouse men. What they
fear is that the government will make,
a success of the planes long enough;
to drive out all roadhouse men, and]
then abandon the project as impracti-'
eal, leaving the trail without means of
travel.
It is claimed that once a plane is
forced down in this country that itj
will be an utter impossibility to recov-j
-er it; that the flyer will io. e his life
unless carrying a large outfit withj
him at all time; and that dog aie
amply able to take care of all mail go-|
ing over the route, as business men
use the radio at the terminal points,
for all immediate business.
There is no doubt but tnat some of
these claims are justified by the con-j
dition ot the country through which'
the mail is carried from Nenana to
the Kuskokviin district. It is practi
cally impassable in summer time ow
ing to tundra and boa. while in the j
winter a fire dog-trai1 is afforded bv
crossing the lake and following up the;
Kantishna, or going clown the east,
fork to the Kuskokwim rivet district.;
It is pointed out that since the mail I
has been carried into the Iditarod by:
way of Nenana the Rainy pass ti ail
lias been practically abandoned, all
roadhouses going out of business with
the possible exception of French Joe’s
and a few others near Flat city.
GAME AND GUN CLUB BE FORMED
A number of Seward sportsmen are
contemplating the formation oi a gunj
and game club lor Sevvavd. Among I
other objects advanced by the club^
will be to have the open season tor
xnoose changed, so as to begin on
September 15 and end January 1‘jtii,
<r even February 15th. It is pointed
out that the present season benefits
only outside sportsmen, while practi
cally preventing Sewa^dites from se
curing meat. The outside hunter hills '
lor the horns, while the local hunter
kills for the meat only. At the time
snow falls and moose can be sledded
out of the woods, the season ends be
fore the lake is frozen sufficiently to
bear up a dog sled or pedestrian, by
the time the lake is in condition to
travel on the season ends.
It is pointed out that the rutting
season at which time tlie bulls are
killed, does not start until late in
September, and continues until after
the open season closes. Were the
dates to be changed from August to
Septc iiber 15, the meat could be saved
and better hunting secured.
An alter object of the game club is
to purchase traps and clay pigeons
lor .-iioigun shooting tarough the
sum..a r months, to sow wild rice in
local lakes for duck feed, and to help
Game Warden Cotter in the enforce
ment oi' game laws and the propapga
tion of game. The date for the first
meeting will bo announced later.
HE FOUND OUT IT WOULD
At Milford, Pa., Edward Owens, 67,
years old, wras digging post holes
with his shovel and being curios, pok
ed a stick of dynamite with It to see
if it woudd explode. It would and it
drove the shovel handle through his;
brain killing i ■ n. It is a question atj
that whether his rapid leave-tak-j
i from, e lb. that Owen realized
i; uriosity iu.d been satisfied.
r G7iCE TO PIONEERS
A meeting of Seward Igloo will be'
held Friday evening, Dec. 28. Election
of officers. All members requested to
he present.
kSat C. M. BROSIUS, Sec.
LATE HOTEL ARRIVALS
Hotel Van Gilder—M. C. Delaney, C.
H. Turpin, Henry Howard, A. E. La
throp, all of Anchorage; J. S. Rode
baugh.
Hotel Overland: R. J. Rogers, A.
Renter, John Y. Bigelow, J. R. Bax
ter.
Hotel Seward: John Salo, Fritz
Angerman, Albiu Gustafsen, F. D. Car
away.
Air. A. F. Davis, a member of the
firm of Hoben & Davis will leave on
the Admiral Watson with his children
for a trip, returning later in the
spring.
Miss Mari C. Delaney, a commis
sion employe, who arrived on the Ad
miral Watson left today for Anchor
age.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Goodskey left on
today's train for Moose Pass to spend
a few days until school starts on ihc
next semester.
Attorney L. V. Ray left on a busi
ness trip to Anchorage on today’s
train, returning Saturday.
R. L. Weaver was an outgoing pas
senger on today’s train for Moose
Pass.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney, who have
been visiting in Seward, left today for
their home at Whitney Station, where
they own a ranch.
Mrs. J. E. Perry returned from An
chorage on the last train, where she
had been on professional business.
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Harding Memorial Fund !
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Delegate Sutherland tntroauced the
following joint resolution in the House
of Representatives, Dec. 5, which was
referred to the Committee on Terri
tories.
Joint Resolution to authorize the
Secretary of War to expend not to
exceed $100,000 for the protection of
Government property adjacent to Low
ell Creek, Alaska:
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem
bled, That I he Secretary of War is
authorized to expend not to exceed
$100,000 for the regulation of Lowell
Creek, Alaska, for the protection of
the building, terminal grounds, and so
torth. of the Alaska Engineering Com
mission and the Alasa Road Commis
sion, the Department of Justice, the
United States Signal Corps, and oth
er Federal property within or adjacent,
to the Town of Seward, Alaska, from
damage due to Hoods and overflows
of said Lotvell Creek.
NOTICE TO MASONS
Special meeting of Seward Lodge
No. 219, A. F. & A. M., Saturday even
ing, December 29th. Work in the
First degree. Full attendance request
ed- C. E. SMITH,
kmon Secy.
Fresh Halibut. Seward nsh Co. tf
Dry Cleaning aone at Jordan's Val
et Service. tf
Skates and sleds, J. L. Graef. 280-tf
H. V. Hoben SEWARD A. F. Davis
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
Want YOU
to try the
axter
O A L-i
The coal showing a greater content of heat units
per ton than any coal being mined in Alaska
Delivered to You at $11 per ton
ALSO HEALY LUMP, NUT, OR MINE RUN,
NANAIMO COAL IN SACKS OR BULK
A-uto Service
OUR AUTOS MEET All BOATS and TRAINS
Telephone Orders to Main 81
After 5 p. m. until 8 a. m. Telephone Madison 24
LIBERTY THEATRE
tonight
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
Douglas Fairbanks in bis wonderful super
. feature
“Robin Hood”
ELEVEN REELS
The play that received the gold medal for the
greatest one produced
TO MISS IT WILL BE A GREAT LOSS -
Owing to the great extra cost of showing this
play we will be compelled to charge 75 cents for
adults, 50 cents for big kids, and 25 cents small
The Feature will start promptly at 8:00 o’clock
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A Merry Xmas
and a
Happy New Year
Ellsworth’s
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
PHOTOGRAPHS.
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Come in and see our
NEW BOUDOIR
CAPS, APRONS,
NECKWEAR, and
other useful XMAS
GIFTS
Banbury and Ogle
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Use More
Milk
Seward Dairy
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
The Frisco Club
NICK POOLOS, Propr. j
Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies,
Soft Drinks
TRY OUR CARD TABLES
Corner Fourth and Adams Sts.
SEWARD CLOB
CHRIST LARSEN
Card Tables, Candles,
8oft Drinks, Tobaccos
Cigars and Cigarettes
South fm
Seward
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Leaves
Seattle
Arrives
Seward
Dec. 12th
Jail. 16
Dec. 26
Jan. 23
Dec. 31st
Jan. 27
Making all regular Southeastern and South
western ports including Seldovia and Kodiak.
CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Sailings from Seattle every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday for San Francisco, Los Angeles,
and San Diego.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone, Main 81
Residence, Madison 40
Pacific Coastwise Jerviee
^ADMIRAL LINE
iH.F.ALEXANOFR. PRESIDENT««-****«
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STEAMSHIP STARR
STR STARR WILL MAKE JANUARY SAILING
FROM SEATTLE, DATE GIVEN LATER
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON .3*. SEWARD, ALASKA
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigar*.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
THE PALACE
John Mattich, Prop.
Pool Soft Drinks Cigars
FURNISHED ROOMS
Phone Mam 55
BARBER SHOP
BATHS
F. C. Miller, Prop.
Seward Grill
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets All Boats and Trains
DR. 0. A. BRAAFLADT
Dentist
Office Hours 9 A. PI. 5 to P. PI.
Office open Evenings by Appointment
TELEPHONES
Office, Adams 111 Res., Adams 21
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
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
'PHONE ADAMS 121
SEWARD, ALASKA
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HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Office Phone, Madison 136
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When In need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
WM. D. COPPERNOLL
LAWYER
Seward, Alaska
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHERTY, Sec.
^ Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and Srd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. 4 A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
visiting Brethern wel
«ome. 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
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. Sea
sewaro post, no. five
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
ELWYN SWETMANN. Com.
J. F. HANNON. Adjutant
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