EXERCISES ARE
WELL RECEIVED
BY THE PUBLIC
SENATOR A. J. DIMOND OF VAL
DEZ, ORATOR OF THE DAY,
GIVES FINE ADDRESS
Headed by the Seward drum corps,
with Lee Ray dressed as Uncle Sam
and Miss Betty Balderston as Ameri
ca, the children from the primary
school grades and Mrs. Dunlap’s
Sunday school class, marched in a
body up Fourth avenue following the
parade, to the corner of Adams street,
where under the direction of Mrs. R.
V. B. Dunlap a very creditable pro
gram was held. The children were
in the line of march according to their
size and the Stotko twins were in evi
dence. representing the Army and the
Navy.
Accompanied by Mrs. Dunlap at the
organ and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt on the
violin the children sang “America.”
Then followed the invocation by Rev.
R. V. B. Dunlap. The “Flag Salute”
was given under direction of Ray
mond Manthey, followed by a “Flag
Song,” and “America, the Beautiful.”
From the bank steps, converted into
a rostrum for the occasion, Mayor L.
V. Ray thanked the citizens and visi
tors for their co-operation in making
the celebration such a wonderful suc
cess, stating that the crowd of peo
ple were the finest which had ever
graced the streets of Seward. Re
ferring to the Defense Day registra
tion Mayor Ray asked the public to
enroll, signifying their willingness to
serve their country. This, he said,
was not only a matter of duty, but
a privilege. Mayor Ray then intro
duced the Honorable James S. Truitt
of Anchorage, who read the Declara
tion of Independence.
Following the conclusion of the
reading of the famous epic. Mayor
Ray introduced the speaker of the
day, Senator A. J. Dimond, of Valdez,
a member of the legislature from the
Third Judicial District of Alaska. Sen
ator Dimond made one of the finest
speeches which it had been the plea
sure of the majority of those attend
ing to have heard.
In part, Senator Dimond said: “This
is a day of peace, not of war, and
no true American can not help but
feel a thrill of patriotism for their
country on this day, the Fourth of
SEWARD LODGE NO 219, F. & A. M.
Stated communications first
fay and third Wednesdays of each
/vr\month; visiting brethren wel
come, J. P. Hannon, W. M.; Harold
Painter, Secretary.
RESURRECTION LODGE NO. A-7,
I. O. O. F.
Meets every Thursday at
<-*^=^>8:00 p. m. in Odd Fellows’
Hall, next to the postoffice. Visiting
brothers welcome. Fred Martinides,
N. G.; Chas. Lechner, Secretary.
IGLOO NO. NINE, PIONEERS OF
ALASKA
Meets every Second and Fourth Fri
day nights in Odd Fellows’ Hall; John
Flowers, President; Coll A. McDou
gall, Secretary.
SEWARD CHAPTER NO. 10, ORDER
OF EASTERN STAR
Mrs. Viola
Meeets the second and
fourth Mondays of each
month in Odd Fellows’
Hall at 8 p. m. Visiting
members always wel
:ome; Goldie Blue W. M.
T. Swetmann, Secretary.
SEWARD REBEKAH LOGE NO. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets the first and
third Mondays of
each month in Odd
Fellows Hall at 8:00
p. m. Visiting mem
bers are always wel
come. Mrs. John
Rosness, ?T. G.
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F. J. FINN, Prop.
July. It was 149 years ago today that
a city, a small city on the Atlantic
freeboard, first heard the sound of the
bell, the# Independence bell, which pro
claimed to all the world, which to use
the words of the immortal Lincoln,
proclaimed that “Four score and seven
years ago our fathers brought forth
upon this continent a new nation, con
ceived in Liberty and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are created
free and equal.”
“One cannot help but admire those
great men who challenged the right
and power of kings, and who for sev
en long years suffered privations, bat
tles and death each day for the right
of this country to live. And that host
of men. unknown to fame, are entitled
to our reverence.
“It is our privilege and duty to en
roll today, Defense Day, in order that
we may be better prepared and in bet
ter training, so that our leaders may
know4 our weaknesses.”
Senator Dimond held the attention
of his audience for 35 minutes, and
at the conclusion of his masterly ad
dress received a round of applause
and many congratulations. While the
public stood at attention the children
rendered “The Star Spangled Banner,”
which concluded the program, after
which all adjourned for an hour of
rest and for luncheon.
George McCulgon, a well known old
timer of the Railroad district", spent
July Fourth in town.
Dune Little, mayor of Cooper’s
Landing, spent the Fourth in town,
returning by way of Mile 23 this
morning.
William and Joe Estes, former Sew
ard boys, spent the Fourth in Seward,
returning to Moose Pass where they
work for the Bureau of Public roads,
this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Roycroft and family of
Moose Pass, spent the Fourth in town.
John Henderson was a visitor in
town from Moose Pass, over the
Fourth.
John Gilpatriek, local watchman on
the wharf, left today for liis property
at Moose Pass, where he is doing
some assessment w’ork.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Heastan spent
the Fourth in Seward. Mr. Heastan
is a prominent mine operator in the
Moose Pass district.
Frank Towle is spending a day or
so with his family at Kenai river.
(
Fred Mills, a well known old time
miner and prospector of the Teikhell
district, arrived on the Northwestern
to have some dental work done and
incidentally took in the Fourth.
MRS. CHAS. KREFTING
WINS FIRST PRIZE
IN HOUSE DECORATION
The residents of Mrs. Charles Kref
i ting was awarded the first prize for
the best decorated dwelling in Sew
ard on the 4th of July. Mrs. Craw
ford won the second award with her
prettily decorated home. Judges for
this contest were Dr. Kingsley, Mr.
Perkins and G. Norgard.
Oscar Anderson, popular business
man of Anchorage who has been over
in the Copper River district for the
last week returned to Seward Sat
urday from Cordova, departing yester
day for the Inlet.
Claude Phillips, 14-year-old son of
a grocer at Paddington, England, has
attained wide fame as a brilliant or
ganist.
Miss Inez Framley, 17, of Toronto,
Canada, has broken the world’s record
in the women’s high jump with a
height of 4 feet, 11 inches.
Edwin S. Young, who recently ariv
ed in Sew'ard from Portland, Oregon,
departs for Cold Bay today on the S.S.
Starr. He will make an inspection of
conditions in the district, returning
to Sewrard in about twTo months. Mr.
Young has large holdings in the re
gion.
B. B. Green, Alaska representative
of the Fleischner & Mayer company
of Portland, departed for the States
last night on the Northwestern.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard from Prim
rose, spent the 4th of July holiday
in Seward.
ELLSWORTH’S STORE
WINS FIRST PRIZE
DECORATED WINDOW
Ellsworth’s store was awarded the
first prize by the judges of the 4th
of July window displays. The beau
tiful window had attracted consider
able attention since the day before
the Fourth when the display was
first uncovered. Th artistic touch
was apparent on every article plac
ed in the window amidst a pure
white background.
The Seward Drug Store won the
second prize. Both the windows of
this popular business establishment
were similar, with respect to a crepe
paper creation, the whole being ex
ceedingly pretty. Brown & Haw
kins store was presented with the
third prize for their artistic dis
played clothing window.
The judges for the contest were
Dr. Kingsley, George Norgard and
j Mr. Perkins.
ATTORNEY TRUITT LOSES
VALUABLE RING WHILE
ASSISTING IN EXERCISES
During ihe reading of the Declara
tion of Independence Saturday, by
James S. Truitt of Anchorage, he in
some manner, lost a valuable Mason
ic ring, which he had been wearing.
Anyone finding it is asked to leave
it at the Gateway office.
i ADMIRAL EVANS DUE
IN SEWARD TONIGHT
OR IN THE MORNING
The Admiral Evans of the Pacific
Steamship Company, is due to arrive
in Seward this evening from Seattle
or early tomorrow morning, accord
ing to the local office of the com
pany.
Get This
Point, It’s
Important
—the point of a Parker jS Duofold
is made of genuine Jn native
Tasmanian Iridium which costs
over three times as / / much as the
iridium used in / / ordinary
fountain pen / / points. That's
why the Parker If Duofold is
called the 25- fj year point.
That’s whyit If/ is the cheapest
pen on earth /a/ at $7 — because its
usefulness 4%^ is everlasting.
UdiOwbiderDoAfoM Jr., If
Cold Ring or Gold Pocket-clip
included free.
Pack along a DnoSold
on your vacation
Ask To See It At
ORLANDER, the Jeweler
i
Seward Real
Estate Co.
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