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NEWS NOTES Mrs. C. B. Hubbard and her mother Mrs. Stevens, who arrived on the Alameda this morning, left on the car for the Blue Bell mine. Mrs. Stevens says she will remain in Seward as long as Mrs. Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hayden re turned to their home, the Oasis, near Mile 26 this morning. M. L. Scovel. of the Forestry Ser vice, came in from Roosevelt yester day. He reports that there has been but one serious forest fire in that country* this summer and that was in the Moose Pass where it burned down two cabins. He returned to his head quarters again this morning. Ephraim Brewster who came over from Lynx Creek, Sunrise district, recently returned again this morning on the car. He says that he has a very good looking piece of quartz property there. A. C. Courier, the veterinary sur geon, left this morning for a short trip out to Mile 12. where he will do a little prospecting and hunting. Frank P. Skeen and John W. Stev enson left this morning for the Moose Pass to spend a few days looking things over. Maurice P. I.eehey, a member of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle chamber of commerce, passed on the Alameda this morning. He will re turn and stay here about ten days. Will Steel, formerly publisher of the Cordova Alaskan, went to An chorage on the Alameda, probably to look over the field with a view to establishing a paper there. John C. Pape, who arrived on the Alameda this morning from Latouche for a short visit has three brothers fighting in the British army. To ac count for this it is necessary to say that Mr. Pape is an Englishman. Deputy Marshal Paul Buckley came on the Alameda after haring taken a prisoner to Valdez. Miss Kathryn Beasley, of Rremer ton. arrived on the Alameda to visit Mrs. J. W. Wright. The young lady is an accomplished musician. Amongst other consignments re ceeived today by the Seward Commer cial company was a crate of live Guinea pigs. Frank Reed says the beasts are for Ole Martin. But Mr. Sauers says they are for Reed and Otto Poehlman. W, A McPherson came in from his ranch at Mile Three and a half this morning on a short business trip. J. C. Gilpatrick came in from Moose Pass yesterday afternoon on the car with two tons of ore which he will ship out on the Alameda to be treat* ed. He says that his property is look ing better than ever now . Charles Bern, the rancher of Mile Three came in this afternoon and says that he will have a fair crop of vege tables for the first year of planting. He will put up over 30 sacks of potatoes. He has been making many improvements lately in the additions to his buildings and the putting in of a big cellar in which to keep his garden products. A whole family of moose, includ ing the old. a yearling and a calf have come under the personal protection of Ben Sweasv “somewhere on Kenai Peninsula" and the animals are said to have become as tame as a flock of domesticated sheep. Whenever hunt ers come along that way now Mr. Sweasey tells them of the herd and that he is “acquainted with its rel atives" and the moose are safe. » Father Vanderpol returned on the Alameda and will hold services as usual. Mrs. Charles E. Brown arrived this morning after an extended vis>it to the States. C. F. Ackerman, a wealthy hunter from the east, and Mrs. Ackerman ai rived on the Alameda for a hunting ! trip. H. S. Davidson arrived this morn ing from Cordova and will await the Dora here to take up his duties again on that vessel. Frank Youngs, Miss Stout, Mrs. Bergman, Miss Bergman and Fred Gadda came in from Cooper creek ! this afternoon on the car. District Attorney Spence arrived this morning on the Alameda from Valdez. Oak Olson, representing Schwa bacher Bro. Inc., of Seattle, has been very busy the last few days putting up attractive signs of the Lovera and Lawrence Booth cigars on every busi ness house handling their popular brands. Judging by the number of signs he must have spent a profitable week in Seward. Ronald Harris, manager of the Gold Bullion Mining Company of Willow creek was a passenger for knik on the Alameda this morning. Alvah Karnes, chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service, with head quarters at Cordova, passed through Seward this morning on an official trip to Anchorage. He will return on the same boat. P. L. Neil, post office inspector, was a Seward arrival this morning on the Alameda. G. A. Vinger. representing the J. B. Caro & Co. of Juneau, was a pas senger on the Alameda for Anchor age. Mrs. W. M. Sauers returned on the A1 ameda after an extended visit with j her sister and mother in Seattle Miss Lera Murphy left on the Ala meda this morning to take up her duties in the schools at Anchorage. George W. ’Brown, who has been around here looking into coaling sta tion sites and docking facilities, left on the Alameda this morning for Anchorage. Mr. J. Fish, representing the New York Life Insurance Company, was an arrival in Seward this morning on the Alameda. A. K. Lathrop came over from Cor dova on the Alameda and will leave for Anchorage on the Admiral Far ragut. where he is building a moving picture theatre. Dick Dawson, manager of the Crow^ creek mines, came in from Girwood j this afternoon on the car after a busy , season at the mine. W. A. McPhei son this afternoon was given his citizens papers at the sitting of the court. Aron Krcison came in on the car this afternoon. An attempt this noon to turn over J. P. Mantell’s scow near the dock proved unsuccessful, even with the help of the tug Richard Holyoke. It 1 was tied up to the dock at high tide 1 with the hope as the tide goes out j that it will turn over in the water of its ow n accord. Edwin Kdelman of Kenai was g;ven i his citizen papers this afternoon by Judge Brow n. Mike Connolly, who has been min ing in the Sunrise district for the past 20 years, is in from that country and is on his way to \ aldez to attend court as a juror. In Leslie’s for September 2, just to hand, k a long illustrated article which is the result of the visit of Colonel Sleicher to Alaska. The colonel, who is president of the pub lishing company, was In Seward but his writeup has not yet dealt with this part of the territory. Captain Jensen’s is the only name mentioned familiar to Sewardites. WANTED:—Girl or young woman for general housework. Apply (.ate way office. tf.9-10 Job printing of every description at The Gateway. No advertiser can afford to omit the Seward Gateway. Meet me at The Branch. Visiting cards, invitations, anything pretty l • done by th* Gateway just as well as outaidu - ■ 1 1 Nifty Neckwear. Urback’s. Adams ! 103. — Phone Adams 115, for all kinds of plain or fancy pastry. The home of “Snowflake bread.” 9-7—2t __ New Fall Suits samples. Urbaek’s. Adams 103. ! Fruit & Vegetables at Urbacks. ‘ Phone Adams 103. ! RIDS FOR NEW POST OFFICE CALLED FOR. The government post office depart ment has called for bids for the leas ing of post office quarters for Seward for a period of from live to ten years. The plans will comprise floor space of about 15U0 feet. Proposal blanks can be had on application at the post of fice and also specifications of equip- [ ment and furniture to be supplied by the lessor. The usual cost of these fixtures is about $2,000. Any infor maton concerning the plans or sped-; tications can be had by application to the Postmaster. Post Office Inspector l*. L. Neil is here to make inquiry in this matter as well as to make inquiries in other postal matters. METHODIST SERVICES. Tomorrow at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Services will be belli at the M. h. church. Dr. J. H. Co'ndit, Missionatj Superintendent of the Presbyterian church for Alaska and Kev. J. L. Mc Bride, pastor of Cordova Presbyterian church will preach. Come and hear these men, one at 11 o’clock and the other at 7:30. Sunday school at 12. j A cordial invitation to all. C. T. Cook, Pastor. Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at “The Branch.” Dry goods at Butts. If you desire the best shoe on earth for your trip into the hills, call and inspect our line of ORIGINAL CHIP* PEW A SHOES. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.” i _ » No reader can afford to omit the Seward Gateway. New consignment of Libb’s apple butter—twenty-five cents per can. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.” A great many people outside and inside Alaska are now anxious to get any news they can of the place where the government railroad will be. To save writing letters you could send, the Gateway, either your own read copy or get another. The Gateway can do any sort of orinting done in the states. Do not forget that THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA AT SEWARD OFFICERS NEW YORK SEWARD JOSEPH W. HAIlttlMAN, GASTON HARDY. vice Present. JOHN A. NOBLE, Vice Precldeot. ERICH LUCAS, Cdcliler. HENRY B WISSEEMAN, vicePrec. SIDNEY B. C0N0D0N, *„t. Cashier MIRRIli A. MARTIN, A»ayrr. Former Assayer U. S. Mint, San Francisco GOLD DUST AND BULLION BOUGHT AND ASSAYED CORRESPONDENT HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK NEW YORK The Seward Gateway, published daily and weekly, is the only estab lished publication of this kind in the district included in government plans. Before purchasing your winter bed ding, we would like very much to show you our PENDLETON WOOL EN MILLS’ BLANKETS and Robes. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.” Ladies’ and childrens’ furnishings I at Butt’s. Everyone interested in Alaska reads the Gateway. See us before sending outside fot cour iob printing. The Seward News Co. GEO. PHELPS, Prop. Seward, Alaska Alaska Post ("aids and Curios References: Any bank nr business man in Seward. Remit by postal note or bank draft. For Particular Smokers mmmmmmmMMmUmmmmmmmmmmm* m The LOVERA CIGAR Is made of U. S. Bonded Material. That means it is made of Clear Havana Stock. No stock is received by a U. S. bonded warehouse except clear Havana. All Lovera stock comes through a U. S. Bonded warehouse. Ask for the Monarch Size The LAWRENCE BARRETT CIGAR is a strictly high-grade Seed Havana. It is pleasing to all smokers who du not like a heavy smoke. Sold by all dealers SCHWABACHER BROS. & CO.. Inc., Distributors SEATTLE, WN. FOR SALE. Stocks; Alaska Kenai Gold, Brew er-Hayden, primrose, also portable house. Gateway oflice. 9-11—tf. FOR RENT:—Good 5 room house, 4th Ave. Will rent for $15.00 month for six months. Apply Gateway oflice. 9-10—2t. Windows, Doors and Bishopric Wall Board, also all kinds of building materials at Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.” Long distance telephone booth at The Branch. Visiting cards, invitations, anything pretty is done by the Gateway just as well as outside. New shipment of sardines, import ed and domestic. A mammoth can mustard sardines for fifteen cents— originally twenty-five cents. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.” Just arrived. Large shipment of peaches for canning purposes at Brown & Hawkins. WHEN IN SEATTLE CO DIRECT TO CHEASTY'S Make yourself at home. Leave your packages and suit cn>e there, they will take care of them until you call no charge. IT’S TIME WELL SPENT AT THIS STORE T7 A ^ M<*n’s and Young VjOJuAD 1 I O Men's Wear O. C. CHAVES, Pre*. and Manager SEATTLE Second Ave. and Spring St. Territorial and City Depository This -Bank is a home hank, catering to the needs and conditions of the home people, most ol w liom are known personally to our officers and directors. If* we haven’t your acquaintance we*II - he pleased to know you today —and also handle your hanking. BANK OF SEWARD RAIN-PROOF “Pony Cowboy HATS Hardeman's $3.00 Hals L. URBACH ""Sir LOCATION NOTICES AT THE GATEWAY BROWN & HAWKINS “Quality First ' Seward Knik Anchorage “Groceries" “Clothing" Just arrived on S. S. Alliance! The Best Stock of Groceries ever brought to Seward at PRICES LOWER than ever offered in Alaska. PRICES On S. S. Alliance, Just Arrived: Potatoes, per hundred lbs., . $2.00 Onions, per hundred lbs., . . 2.50 Sugar, best granulated, per 100 lbs., 7.25 Patent Excellent Flour, per sack, 1.75 Libby’s Dill Pickles, 3 cans for . .50 Libby s Milk, per case, . . . 3.50 Dwight-Edwards’ Coffee, spcl., 3 lbs., 1.00 Pearl Oil, per case . . . 3.50 Libby’s Catsup, per bottle, . . .25 These are only a few of our prices; come in and see what we can do for you in Case Goods. “Hardware” “furniture” Brown & Hawkins “Quality First” “ PALACE JINGLES " i When once the streets are graded, And this town takes on the air Of a camp that has grown permanent, Of a city that is “there When the trail is clear to Kenai Lake Then we’ll charter Ashland’s car, And you’ll have a picnic as the guests Of the Famous Palace Bar. THE PALAGE BAR Furnished Rooms for Men TOE MORRIS Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection | BILL DEVINE “ PALACE JINGLES ” We have the goods for the picnics, And swimming parties too; If you like a drop of Sheroowd Rye, Or that famous German Brew, Just “talk, don't walk” we do the reat And it is not too far, In 40 winks we land the goods From the Famous Palace Bar.