Doing Our Part
The growth, prosperity and advance
ment of any community, village or city, de
pends largely upon the enterprise and co
operation of its citizens.
This bank realizes its duty in this re
spect and its resources and experience are
available at all times for the promotion and
welfare of legitimate enterprises.
Resourses $400,000.00
Bank of Seward
SEWARD, ALASKA
CHRISTMAS
1
Useful Gifts
WARM WINTER CLOTHING
for
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Boy’s Blazers, Sweaters, Sheeplined Coats
SMOKING JACKETS
Zippers for Men, Women and Children
Bathrobes for the Whole Family
Slippers for Men, Women arid Children
Nothing will please her more than
HOLEPROOF STOCKINGS
Wool Mitts and Gloves for the whole family
URBACH’S
I CHRISTMAS TREE
COMMUNITY FUND
INCREASES DAIL1
The fund for the Communit;
1 Christmas tree and according to thi
1 success the committee is having ii
gathering in the contributions, thi
sum will run considerable over las
year’s. Mrs. Chas. Kretting and Mrs
Pete Anderson, the committee o
two appointed by the local Igloo
Pioneers of Alaska, under whos<
auspices the affair will be held, ,hav<
been out every day this week, morn
ing and afternoon, and it is dou'btfu
if they will miss anyone, so oner
getically are they working.
Yesterday’s list of contributions
were:
On hand - -..4175.51
Tom McAvoy $1, Frank Moore $2
E. Klette 50c, C. O. Hearn $1, J. Da
vis $1, George Golga $1, Oscar Pear
son $2, Fred Whitehead |2, Ludwig
Johnson $1, Johanson 50c, Mrs. Johr
Rosness $2, Mrs. J. D. Prosser $1
Mrs. V. W. Pierce $1, Bob Guest $1
Scotty McPherson $1, Mr. Hopkins $1
Mrs. Gust Peterson 75c, Mrs. H. V
Henrikson; $1, Maarit Eide $1, Eleanoi
Krefting $1, Mrs. Paulson $1, George
Pappadis 50c, Flowers Grocery $2, Mrs.
Fairman $1, Mrs. Sandbeck $1, Mrs
Aronson $1, Seward Steam Laundry
$5, Mrs. Hawkinson $1, Mrs. Stotko
$2, Mrs. Tom Neville $1.50, Pete Lalios
$1, Sam Bell $1, Mr. Linsey $1, Pete
Michaelson $1, Dr. Baughman $1,
Mr. Lundblad $1, Carrie Suits $1, Mrs,
O’Hara $1, Cash $2, Mrs. George Col
well §1, Mrs. Leslie $1, Seward Ex
press $1, Cash $1, E. Sweek $1, Mrs.
S. L. Colwell $1, Seward Transfer $5,
Seward Volunteer Fire Dept. $5, Mrs.
Ida Lewis $2, Leon Urbach $2, Geo.
Nischang $2, Harry Yago $2, Mrs. M.
Seferovich $2, Mrs. A. German $1, Mrs.
Shellhorn $1.
MM BRING TOP
PRICE SEATTLE
FUR EXCHANGE
SEATTLE, Dec. 17 (/P)—Offerings
at the J^st regular monthly auction of
the Seattle Fur Exchange consisted
largely of late-caught, last-season col
lections from Alaska, and some fresh
goods. The offerings were well ab
sorbed by local and eastern buyers.
Mink were in excellent demand,
fresh northern Albertas bringing top
prices. The best lots in average sizes
and prime skins brought up to $12.75.
Interior British Columbia averaged
$10 to $13, depending upon the per
centage of low grades. No fresh Alaska
mink arrived.
Muskrats from the northeastern ter
ritories brought the highest price, the
best lot bringing $1.40; Alaska and
Yukon rats brought from $1 to $1.20;
and British Columbia Interiors up to
$1.30.
There was no demand for marten
or cross fox. Red fox sold well; inte
rior Alaska ones and twos bringing
from $22 to $24; peninsulas ones and
two $18 to $20.
In blue fox the demand was steady,
half the offerings sold bringing prices
up to $80, with an average of $62.25.
Silvers in excellent demand for the
better quality with few offerings.
The demand for white fox was
steady, at a selling basis of $40 for
ones and twos.
Lynx was in excellent demand at
$28 for large and extra large ones and
twos. Alaskans and British Colum
bits largei and extra,' large brought $25
to $28.
Otter sold well, average lots of
Alaskans bringing $22.50.
H. V. Hoben was elected worshipful
master of Masonic Lodge No. 219 for
the ensuing year at last evening’s an
nual election of officers. Mr. Hoben
succeeds J. P. Hannon, who has occu
pied the chair for the past year. Carl
E. Orlander was elected Senior War
den, Harold Painter, Junior Warden;
Wayne Blue was re-elected treasurer,
and Elwynn Swetmann secretary.
The S.S. Watson of the Pacific
Steamship Company leaves Seattle
next Wednesday, December 23, for
Seward and Westward ports.
This is the season of the year when all are
trying to do a good turn for their fellow man.
We are very anxious to assist you, to the ex
tent of our ability to make your task of Christ
mas Shopping and mailing easier. To the un
initiated the task of wrapping parcels is any
thing but pleasant, especially when we want to
have our presents look neat and tidy. Our
clothing department will be delighted to wrap
your parcels for you and get them ready for
mailing, without any charge to you. We in
vite you to make use of this service. We also
want you to remember that our departments
are full of useful, as well as appropriate holi
day gifts, which it will pay you to watch our
show windows for timely suggestions.
For the convenience of Holiday Shoppers our
Men’s Furnishing and Hardware Department
will be open very evening till 7:30 p. m.
Brown & Hawkins
Corporation
“QUALITY FIRST”
Cal M. Brosius
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, , Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar,
Hyd. Lime,
Plate Glass,
Colors,
Chimney Brick,
Varnish,
Corner Bead,
Mirrors,
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,
Roof Pitch,
BB1. Lime, Paints.
Glass Cutting,
Terps, Oils,
Fibered Plaster,
Stains, Putty,
Corner Lath,
Belting, Cement
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,
LIBBY-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.BROSHJS
BUILDING SUPPLIES