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Optimo Standards, box of 25—.$3.00
Optimo Senators, box of 25 -— 3.50
Robert Burns, Invincible foil for 25- 3.50
Robert Burns Perfectos, box of 25- 3.00
Van Dyke Bankers, box of 25- 3.00
Juan de Fuca Commodores, box of 25— 3.50
Also a full line of Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Cases, etc.
Reward drug co.
/The following standard brands we have in 25
*’ighly appropriate for “he who smokes.”
packing,
LOCAL NEWS
e Alaska Cafe has closed down
repairs. It will be reopened on
ary fifth. In the meantime Mr.
, owner of the popular resturant
gone to Anchorage for a brief
llace Daykin, the popular driv
or McMullan’s Grocery, is in
hnian’s hospital, seriously ill
pneumonia. Wallace has been
)Osed for several weeks, and
nonia i% the outcome.
■y Murphy, the Democratic war
of the Third division, iormer
auty marshal, attorney general
?ood fellow, spent Sunday in
returning to Anchorage today.
Rev. Burdette Landsdowne,
ervice<% in the loc^l Episcopal
yesterday, returning to Anch
in this morning’s train.
ge Johnson, formerly photog
raplier for the Alaska Railroad, went
through on the Northwestern to La
touche where he will look after his
tie cutters for the railroad.
Mike Sullivan, tie inspector, came
over on Saturday’s train as far as
Woodrow where he has certain work
in connection with local tie con
tracts.
The Firemen’s Dance Wednesday
night will be one of the big affairs
of the season. Many elaborate cos
tumes have been prepared, and spec
ial music engaged. If you miss this
dance you will be sorry.
Warren G. Fenton, Seward’s civil
engineer, returned on one of the last
trains from a trip to the interior. He
will leave again next Thursday on
official business.
The siren call at noon each day is
I proving quite handy for housewives
I to set their clocks by. Fire Chief Lan
ning blows the big whistle at noon
each day.
SANTA CLAUS
IS STILL
AT OUR STORE
SHELVES OF GOOD
GROCERIES
p. c. McMullen
SEWARD WATER &
'POWER COMPANY
SEWARD, ALASKA
“Good Water a Necessity in Every Home”
N NELSON, Manager, WAYNE BLUE, Agent
OFFICE ARCADE BUILDING
Rife’S DELICIOUS BRAND HAMS |
AND BACON 1
Telephone Main 94
Frye-Bruhn Company
W. A. WECKWERTH, Manager
LARGE ISLAND REPORTED
SINKING UNDER OCEAN
ROME, Dec. 29— Palmo det Mal
lorca reports sections of the island,
comprising 86 square miles as rap
idly sinking beneath the surface of
the sea.
Mr. Ed Bermoudy, brother to Mrs.
Earl Reed, late of Hollywood, Cali.,
a professional trap drummer of inter
national fame, has been retained by
the Firemen to play for the New
Year’s ball. The orchestra will be
composed of Mr. Sheriff, violinist, Mr.
Anderson, saxophone, Mrs. McKanna,
piano, and Mr. Hussey, banjo. This
will be the best orchestra heard in
Seward for many years, and will add
greatly to the pleasure of the occa
sion.
The steamship Redondo sailed last
night for Halibut Cove, Seldovia and
w’ay ports, with C. W. Harrington as
the only passenger.
Mrs. M. R. Felts, formerly employ
ed in the field division of the Anch
orage land office, arrived on one of
the last trains, leaving on the S.S.
Northwestern for Knight’s island,
whore Mr. Felts has established a
large tie camp. Mr. Felts and J.
Killakoski have taken a contract for
ties, and are employing a large crew
of men.
Parties desiring old papers to build
fire can obtain two bundles for 25c
at the Gateway Office.
The Sitka Tribune has closed down
for the winter, Proprietor Cole going
outside to attend a linotype school.
The paper will be reopened in the
spring with a new linotype machine
and other machinery.
Lest you forget tomorrow is the
last luncheon of the year and all
members are requested to be pres
ent.
The holiday vacation will come to an
end Monday.
U. S. Marshal Bert Stevens and
Mrs. Stevens came as far as Anchor
age with Deputy James Hagen, re
turning to Fairbanks on today’s train.
The new telephone directory is
ready to go to press. Any changes
should be sent in at once.
Arthur Gregory, a resident of Tun
nel, spent Sunday in town.
Miss Viola Lawson and Mr. E. E.
Porter were married in Anchorage
Christmas Day. Mr. Porter is chief
timekeeper for the Alaska Railroad.
The honeymoon is being spent at
Curry.
Ed Culbertson, chief freight check
er for the Alaska railroad, spent
the Christmas holidays with Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Painter of this city.
J. L. McAllen, superintendent of
the Willow Creek Mines, arrived on
Saturday’s train leaving on the S.S.
Northwestern for the states. His
wife and children accompanied him.
Lieut. Richard O. Bassett of the
Anchorage Post, and Miss Barbara
Snyder were united in marriage at
Anchorage, Christmas night. The
bride is a sister of Mrs. Frank But
terfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Staples, old
time residents of Fairbanks, left on
the last boat for the States.
Miss Astrid Ulleland, a member of
the Seward teaching staff, left on the
Northwestern to visit friends at La
touche during the holidays. She will
return on the Alaska.
John Colberg, well known Seward
ite, left on the Northwestern for Se
attle for surgical treatment for an
amputated limb which has not healed
satisfactorily.
R. E. Mclvor, proprietor of the her
ring fishery at Seldovia, left on the
steamship Northwestern to spend the
winter in the States.
Ladles’ and Gents' Alfalfa Harvest
ing—O. K. Barber Shop. tf.
MILK WITH A KICK TO IT
Yes, a genuine Jersey kick., the milk
that made the Durham’s jealous. Two
cans for 25c; fresh milk, a pint bot
tle for 20c. Don’t buy milk without a
kick or you lose and I lose. At the
Alaska Store. W. H. Dryden’s. tf
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SCHALLERERS
We thank you for past
Valued Patronage,
and hope your Christmas
was a Merry one
ANCHORAGE TIMES CLAIMS
THAT SMITH BE RETAINED
An Associated Press wire to the
Anchorage Times dated December 26,
states that there is no foundation to
the rumor that Buckley will be ap
pointed manager of the Alaska rail
road, but that it is confidently expect
ed that Noel W. Smith will be retain
ed as permanent manager of the rail
road.
FIRE MEETING TONIGHT
There will be a meeting of the Fire
department tonight to which all mem
bers are asked to come. Important
business connected with the dance
Wednesday night.
NO FREIGHT THURSDAY
Owing to Thursday being a holiday
the regular freight train will leave
Seward Wednesday morning. All
freight should be sent to the dock
Tuesday evening.
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STARR LEAVES KANATAK
The steamship Starr sailed east
from Kanatak today, according to
word received in Seward.
Mrs. Catherine Schultz arrived from
Anchorage on Saturday’s train and
is a guest of the Hotel Van Gilder.
John D. Sullivan, assistant post
master, left on the Northwestern for
the States, where he and his wife will
reside.
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GET YOUR FRUIT CAKE
and Home Made Mince Pies for Christmas
from the
Seward Bakery
SEWARD NEWS COMPANY
GEORGE PHELPS, Proprietor
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