The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
HAL 3. SELBY
EDITOR AND PRO pR!ETOR
i_.ucrcc/ aj Second Class Matter Sep.
temper 2nd. 1916, at the Post Office at
Se.vard, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
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A COMMUNITY HOUSE
Seward probably needs a good com
munity house and gymnasium worse
than any thing at the present time.
Such buildings in the rural districts
of the States have proven their value
to the growing children time and
time again. At the present time this
city is probably the only one in a
modern town in other respects, lack
ing a meeting place for young and
old. A place where basket ball and
indoor baseball could be played, or
where community and club meetings
could be held.
At the present time the pool halls
are the poor man’s clubrooms. Here
he must look for his only recreation,
and many times this is denied him by
existing laws. The youngsters must
find diversion as best they may, and
it is only by the goodness of God that
Alaskan youngsters make the worthy
citizens they turn out to be, as there
is absolutely no incentive for a young
ster to keep out of trouble. No gym,
no clubrooms, no public halls for the
youthful gatherings,—it is a crime
against the growing generation to
keep them in such environment.
Every modern, up-to-date city Out
side provides every amusement pos- j
sible for the growing children. It is
recognized of late years that to be
healthful and ambitious the young
hopeful must be encouraged. The ’
children of today will be the men of
tomorrow who will conduct the city’s
affairs. They should not be allowed
to become steeped in fogyism because
of our neglect.
If the organizations of Seward
would combine and erect some large
commodious building to be used sole
ly as a community building, its worth
would soon be demonstrated. Those
who have lived in such towns miss
these gatherings more than any other
one thing.
HELP THE PIONEER
Winter is coming on and from all
appearances it will be a long, hard
one on those who are best fitted to
withstand its ravages. How much
worse then must it be for the aged
Pioneer, whose means are not suffi
cient to provide him with the com
forts old age is entitled to. The ter
ritory pays these worthy oldtimers a
small pension, but it is not sufficient
to feed them for half the time it is
supposed to stretch over, let alone
clothe and shelter them. It should
be increased to a point where it will
provide a decent living under pleas
ant surroundings, and every citizen
should insist that it is increased to
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COPVRIGHT UNDERWOOD A UNDERWOOD, N. V.j
EVEN JAPAN’S GODS FELL WHEN
QUAKE DESTROYED CITIES
The Buddha of Thichutsu at Kama
kura, was totally destroyed in the re
cent earthquake. Virtually all of the
famous images were lost in the catas
trophe.
this point. It is galling to the pride
of men who in their prime were the
builders of an empire, to feel that in
their declining years they must be
pensioners on the bounty of an un
grateful and forgetful citizenry. We
believe that it is their right to de
mand a recompense for the many
days of toil and suffering given by
all of them to bring the Territory to
a fuller development; and, further
more, we believe that it is uninten
tional of those in charge of such mat
ters that they are thus neglected.
Let us make the winter of 1923 one
of the most prosperous of the many
long winters ahead of the remaining
Pioneers, and see that they are pro
vided with creature comforts without
them having to beg for them.
WHY NOT A COUNTY FAIR
How many of us remember the old
“county fairs.” “back home”? The
prize pigs, the big steers, the pump
kins, the horse races and the house
wives’ exhibits? Doesn’t the old re
membered thrill come over you when
you think of the merrygoround, the
sideshows, the fat lady, and Jo Jo the
dogface boy? We’ll say it does! The
last legislature was undoubtedly com
posed of men who in their boyhood
attended these fairs, because it pass
ed an act supplying funds to each di
vision for holding such fairs; on a
smaller scale of course. So far the
First division is the only one taking
advantage of the fund. The other di
visions apparently have passed up the
opportunity, notwithstanding that we
could stage a most creditable exhibi
tion of products of mine and farm.
The money is ready: Why not
I disburse it among our farmer friends
and mining operators? We are keep
ing several hundred dollars out of the
channels of trade.
THOMAS PAINE, PATRIOT
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Did you ever read the immortal es
! say on “Intolerance” by Thomas
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Payne? No? Well, spend a couple of
evenings reading it, and take a week
to thing it over, and it will certainly
enlarge one’s viewpoint on tilings in
general. Tom Paine was one of
greatest patriots America has ever
allowed to drift into oblivion. He was
a warm friend of Washington’s, and
but for his counsels and advice, this
country today might still be under
British rule. Inaptly called an atheist
Ills writings reveal that he was a De
ist. Popular opinion has misjudg
ed Paine. His writings on “Ilntoler
ance” alone should have made him
immortal.
A deist as a man who denies the
supernatural origin of God. A Uni
tarian rejects the doctrine of the
Trinity, while an iconoclast is one
who does not believe in worshipping
the deity with images or paintings.
Paine believed in one God and by
his teachings sought to disprove the
miraculous. For this he wras soundly
condemned by the prevailing religious
sects, who led the world to believe
him an atheist. Despite his wonder
ful services to his country, ne was al
lowed to die in poverty, and one
small monument in an eastern city is
the only reward he received from an
ungrateful government.
ANCHORAGE TO BUILD LARGE
GYMNASIUM FOR COMMUNITY
Anhhorage plans to build a commu
nity house with gym, social hall, li
brary and reading room, at a proposed
cost of $20,000. The chief feature of
the building wmuld be a modern gym
where everybody could find recrea
tion in all branches of athletics.
TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST, tf
Bolt action shotguns.—J. L. Graef.
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
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. 04032, for E 1-2 NE1-4 Sec. 20
and Sl-2 teEl-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 land above described, before Mae
Harrington, at Homer, Alaska, on the
6ih 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
FRANK A. COYLE,
Register.
First publication Aug. 27, 1923.
Last publication Oct. 2, 1923. 30td
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 NW1-4 NE1-4,
NE 1-4 NW 1-4, Section 19, Town
ship 6S, Range 13W, 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
(Paid Advertisement)
WE THANK YOU
The “Better Seward Committee de
sires to express their appreciation of
the fairness displayed by the Seward
Gateway, and endorses its editorial
of last night, believing fully that a
newspaper is like any other business,
trying to dispose of as much of its
wares as it can, which in this case is
advertising space, in a small town
where it needs all the community to
support a newspaper.
Many thanks for courtesies extend
ed to the committee and hopes for a
Better and Bigger Seward.
DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT
A. B. Hall, by Seward Orchestra.
Place your oruers r0r Christmas
Cards with Sylvia. Late styles and
prices lower than last year. tf
DELIVERIES ORDER ANNULLED
BERLIN, Oct. 3.—It is officially an
nounced that the ordinance of Feb
ruary I3th which suspended deliver
ies in kind on reparations to France
and Belgium has been annulled.
Saturday Gateway, 13 per year.
AMERICANS RESCUED FROM
RED GUARDS LAND IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE, Oct 3.—Four American
refugees rescued from the Arctic coast
of Siberia by the coast guard cutter
Bear after living in fear for months
arrived here yesterday. In the party
is Carl Johnson, famous Nome dog
team racer, his Russian wife and son,
Chester, and W. H. Parsons, who sakl
the Red Guards confiscated thou
sands of dollars worth of furs and
threatened death if they resisted.
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For Live
INVESTMENTS
SEE
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SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
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Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
C. E. ORLANDER
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and
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Wall Paper
LATEST DESIGNS
1923 STOCKS
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TINTING
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GORE BLDG MAD. 145
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ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
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PHOTOGRAPHS.
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PHONE ADAMS 128
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CUISINE OF THE BEST
POPULAR PRICES
F. J. FINN, Propr.
BARBER SHOP
F. C. Miller, Prop.
SEWARD,
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WILL SAIL FOR SEATTLE, WASH.,
BETWEEN OCTOBER 12th and 14th
WILL SAIL WEST ON NEXT REGULAR TRIP ABOUT NOV. 20
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
phone Madison >3v. seward, Alaska
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BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Clflars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
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Paints and Oils, Furniture, Rugs Linoleum and Congoleum.
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INQUIRE OF GEO. THORKILSEN
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
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When In need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
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SEE
MORFORD
Seward Chapter No. IQ.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
_ Members Welcome
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHEttTY, Sec.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and Brd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. A A. M.
.Fi^S. ^tated communications
V lst 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
H|§§; Tuesday night at
8 o’clock. Visiting
RF 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 PuST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.
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