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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
2
A terse notice lists Chas B. Aske as an authorized agent at 2 Alworth Building in Duluth Minnesota. It specifies the entity as the authorized representative with a formal address.
A reflection on how rural churches decline as modern amenities like telephone rural mail and local schools expand. It notes 170 plus churches installing acousticon gear to blend worship with social gatherings at homes, clubs, and even phonographs for sermons and choir, altering traditional Sunday routines.
The article admonishes five mushers guilty of looting the Alaska Central Railway warehouse to set an example for others on the trail. It argues punishment will fall on the dishonest in remote regions where redress is scarce and urges upright conduct, mutual aid, and preserving human kindness in hardships.
The piece recalls the 1861 slogan as McClellan’s army of 250000 set for action but stayed idle. It notes quiet reports from Washington legislators and a Congress expected to deliver little this year. Delegate Case’s latest news mentions honest needs presented plainly.
The text argues Congress treats Alaska as a source to exploit rather than a place for homes. It condemns government neglect that prevents Alaska from becoming a country of homes and contrasts this with easier praise for exploits abroad. The tone charges hypocrisy in American principles and policy.
Reported results show Thai forces entrenching and possibly routing Foraker supporters. The piece notes little public desire to nominate Foraker, while Taft’s influence grows as a potential White House continuation of Roosevelt policy. Governor Hughes emerges as a serious presidential possibility with broad public trust.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls frosty nights and mild mornings as a sourdough longs for New England days. The story follows a farmer and his sons tapping sugar maples, boiling sap, and savoring sugarhouse rituals, from crack of dawn chores to the sugaring off, with family, dogs, and memories shaping a life.
English suffragists raise chickens while American supporters form a band to storm the British stronghold. They offered Mrs. Catt leadership but she declined, and the group now admits that Catt is out of the bay.
Maud Gonne, once called the Irish Joan of Arc for the Irish cause, returned to politics in the United States years ago and now resides in Paris to study art. She is said to be a sister to Helen Gonne.
Repairs after the February quake revealed three breaks in the Valdez Seward line and two breaks in the Valdez Sitka line, all clustered near each other. The first reports arrived last evening.
A.C. Carrier, co owner of one eighth of the Skukum Creek placer claim, warns co owners Harry McCormack C J Walters James McGill Thos McConety Greo Hanson Wm Burns and Alfred Noel that $1250 was expended on the claim for labor and improvements to hold the premises for 1907. If they fail to contribute within ninety days of publication the share will be forfeited to Carrier per state statute. First publication Jan 4 1908.
In the United States Commissioner Court of Alaska the estate of Simeon Millovidof deceased is advised. Creditors and all with claims must present them with vouchers within six months of first publication to executor N. Gray at the Commissioner's office in Unalaska. An order dated December 7, 1907, appoints Gray as executor. First publication February 20. Last publication date not stated.
The President of the United States of America greets the defendant Thomas Horan. You must appear in the United States District Court District of Alaska Third Division within thirty days after service and answer the complaint filed by Edith Horan. If you fail, judgment will be entered in favor of the plaintiff. Dated January 16, 1908. Clerk E. A. Henderson. Edmund Smith, attorney for plaintiff. First publication Feb. 20. Last publication Apr. 11.
The regular Arctic Brotherhood meeting is slated for 8 30 this evening in the A B hall on Fifth avenue and Washington street. Members are urged to attend in large numbers.
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