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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
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CAPTAIN COOK DISCOVERED IT "
Considering the fact that the name of the precinct
in which Seward is situated is called Cook Inlet, it is but
proper that a description of that important arm of the
North Pacific Ocean should be given as far as any data
can be secured.
The historical Captain Cook was the discoverer of
this now famous stretch of salt water which extends so
far inland. He passed the South point of the Kenai Penin
sula on the birthday of Princess Elizabeth, May 21, 1778.
Captain Cook took possession in the name of His Majesty,
and buried coins and records in a bottle at Possession
Point at the head of the Inlet, and Vancouver, another
great explorer afterwards searched for these records in
vain.
During the Russian occupation, the subjects of the
Czar always esteemed Cook Inlet as, one of the most plea
sant portions of Alaska in the summer season, with its
bright skies and well wooded shores. It stretches far in
land in a Northeasterly direction, and is quite out of the
region of the fogs which prevail on the coast. It cuts back
into the main and toward the Tanana and Yukon valleys
about 200 miles, and lies between the 59th and 62nd par
allels of North latitude and the 150 and 154th meridians of
West Longitude. Its greatest width, from Port Graham to
the west shore is about 60 miles.
* For beautiful and .natural scenery the Inlet is re
nownecl. Captain Cook was tirst to extol its magmticence, |
and since the Americans have owned the country, this sec-1
tioq has been a pleasure ground for scientists, sportsmen,
anglers and others.
A chain of active volcanoes extends along the west
shore. Illiamna, the great volcano of the Inlet, 12,066 feet
high, was named Miranda, the Admirable, by the Spanish
navigator. It is snow clad, but steam and smoke issues
from the two craters near the summit, and when arrested
for any time, frequent earthquakes are felt. Many hot
springs are situated on the slopes, and the heat furnishes
a luxuriant growth of trees in the valleys and ravines.
There are many other volcanoes in the same section, some
of which are active while others are extinct.
From April to October, the weather is as pleasant as
one could reasonably desire. No snow falls during this
time and while it rains occasionally, the weather is not at
all gloomy or disagreeable. As a matter of comparison,
many residents have expressed the opinion that they pre
fer the climate here during the months named to that of
Chicago, Philadelphia or New York. In reality the winter
is not so severe than that in parts of Dakota, Minnesota
and Michigan.
Early in the history of the Inlet, gold was found in
small quantities, but no extensive prospecting for the yel
low was prosecuted until about 1896. Since then some ex
tensive placer mines were developed and in the aggregate
a large quantity of gold taken from the ground. Placer
mining, however, is yet in its infancy, and those who are
posted, claim that the time is near when the placer mines
around Hope and Sunrise will be the most prolific in Alas
ka.
As far as known the placer deposits, and the lode
mines which are now being opened up, are situated thru
out the Moose Pass region. On account of the impossi
bility of navigating Cook Inlet in the winter, and the
drawbacks for large vessels in the summer season, it was
out of the question for any point of the Inlet to be select
ed as the Southern terminal to a railway system with
whic h to reach the Interior.
Seward, located a few miles across the mountains and
on one of the largest year round open harbors in the Terri
tory, was therefore selected as the only natural outlet for
the mighty railroad system which reaches far into the
Interior. Being the coast terminal of the Alaska Railroad,
and the port of entry to the vast Westward and Interior
country, is Seward's rightful heritage. Without booming
or ingress of any particularly large indus try, the growth
of Seward is slowly, but steadily, marching forward.
Old Captain Cook, would be tremendously pleased if
he could but return to earth and view again the country
he discovered.
MANY ITEMS BEFORE
CITY COUNCIUIN
LAST NITE'S MEET
SIXTH STREET TO BE REPAIRED
FOR USE CABLE-HEADQUART
ERS DEPARTMENT
All councilmen were present at last
evening’s regular meeting of the City
Council with the exception of council
man Badger. Considerable business
was transacted among which the pass
ing of all bills which totalled, $1,541.19
Mayor Ray reported a man had
been hired and put to work clearing
up the cemetery, cutting the grass
and fixing the walks. But one bid was
received for the construction of a
concrete sidewalk on the north side
of Adams street the same being from
Gerhard Johnsen. A "communication
addressed by the City Attorney to the
school board was read. No reply was
received.
A resolution setting a bond to the
sum of §10,000 for the school board
treasurer was passed by the council
as required by law. It was moved and
seconded that in the event a security
bond be given by the treasurer of the
school board the premium would be
paid by the city. Motion was carried.
The street committee requested
authority to make repairs on Sixth
avenue with thorofare wTill probably
be the main traffic lane for the cable
headquarters department. It was
moved and seconded that a sum not
to exceed S150 be allowed for this
purpose.
A communication was read from
James McConnell asking for a deed
to a certain lot in the Cliff addition.
The communication was referred to
the city attorney. A budget of the
proposed expenditures for the school
year 1926-27 was received from the
clerk of the school board and was
referred to the school committee.
TO RESUME MEETINGS
Following a three months vacation
the Eastern Star will resume their
regular meetings beginning September
13, Monday evening, at Odd Fellows
hall.
PROPOSALS FOR TIES
Sealed bids will be received by the
Alaska railroad up to 3 p. m., Monday,
Sept. 20, 1926, for furnishing standard
hemlock cross ties, in lots of 5,000
or less.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE—Arkansas Hounds, young
and trained hounds, long trial, guar
anteed, 30 years dog busines, list
and reference free.
W. B. Caraway, Alma, Arkansas.
FOR SALE—The Cochran House and
lot in the Park. Enquire of Karl
Henning, the Tailor. 3t.
FOR SALE—Lumber and building
material of all kinds. Cal M. Bro
sius, Seward, Alaska.tf.
FISHING Reels, Fishing Tackle, New
Slock Salmon Eggs, at Brown &
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GLIDDENS Paints, varnishes and
Lacq—J. L. Graef’s._tf.
FOR SALE—New cafe, neat and clean,
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FOR SALE—3,000 feet spruce and
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FOR SALE—Quartz and placer not
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other legal blanks apptylqs to the
Terirtory, at The Getaway office, tf.
WANTED—To Buy, Clean eotton rags,
will‘pay be per pound. Gateway, tf.
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LIBERTY
THEATER
TONIGHT ONLY-8 O’CLOCK SHARP-TONIGHT ONLY
i
MERTON
OF THE MOVIES
Starring
GLENN HUNTER and VIOLA DANA
A PARAMOUNT PICTURE
A JAMES CRUZE PRODUCTION
Glenn Hunter, the original “Merton” of the famous stage hit, in thei
even better screen version. A corking comedy-drama of a movie-struck
country youth and his adventures in Hollywood. Made by the “Covered
Wagon” director.
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THOUSANDS ON STRIKE
CHICAGO, Sept. 8. (£>)—'The musi
cians, stage hands and movie opera
tors controversy was reported settled,
but the musicians again ordered a
strike in 400 theaters, in which three
thousand persons will be affected.
Picture rraming—Schallerer’s Alas
ka Shop.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 127
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
THIRD DIVISION, KENAI PRE
CINCT, AT SEWARD
In the matter of the estate of Henry
A. Metzger, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, by the un
dersigned, John Stiefel, as administra
tor of the Estate of Henry A. Metzger,
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said
decedent, to file them, with the pro
POf vouchers within six months from
the date of this notice, with the said
Administrator at the office of Aaron
E. Rucker, attorney at law, which said
office the undersigned selects as his
place of business in all matters con
nected with the said estate.
Dated this 2nd day of September,
1926.
JOHN STIEFEL
Administrator of the Estate
of Henry A. Metzger, De
ceased.
Pub. Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1926.
NOTICE ^ \
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the plat of approved survey will be
filed in this office July 20, 1926, des
cribed below:
Township 5 North, Range 11 West,
Seward Meridian.
Subject to the rights of bona fide
applicants who have settled on the
land before the survey was made.
Soldiers’ preference right period
from July 20, 1926, to October 22, 1926.
The general public may file appli
cation within twenty days prior to the
opening date. These will be treated as
simultaneously filed at 9 a. m. on date
of opening, but no application will be
allowed prior thereto.
Lands open to general disposition
October 23, 1926.
J. LINDLEY GREEN
Register.
JOHN C. WHITE
& CO.
High Grade Line of
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, ft
CANDIES
FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA
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CARSTENS PACKING COMPANY
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