Lynden Signs 1917 Chautauqua Contract
Lynden closes a successful Chautauqua season with a record crowd and praises for the Kaffir oy Choir and performers. A 1917 contract is signed by 79 citizens with Ellison-White Co. sought to return Dr. Sutcliffe. a large petition awaits signatures at Lynden State Bank as proceeds exceed contract requirements by 242.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Kaffir Oy
Kaffirs
Marine Band
Dr. Sutcliffe
Land Sylvester Long
Antarcitic
Lynden State Bank
H. H. Jamieson
Mark Hammond
F. L. Wood
W. H. Waples
S. H. Lewis
Helen E. Smith
T. J. Storrey
B. V. Mounter
S. B. Day
George C. Blonden
B. de Hong
C. E. Lund
Clifton Worthen
E E. Wolf
F. E. Knapp
James Powers
Ray Hoekstra
August Dunker
G. Noteboom
H. A. van Os
M. T. Matthews
L. A. Jones
W Somers
J. P. Boerhave
William Weber
R. Haveran
W K. Pixley
George Wapes
A. M. Riddle
Lyndon Chautauqua Committee
P. M. Serrurier
E. Edson
George Blonden
George Taylor
Wilder Jones
W. I. Bake
W. H. Elder
L. O. Colby
W. B. Vander Griend
Eliza Jane Austin Dies After Brief Illness in Lynden
Funeral services for Eliza Jane Austin were held at the family home last Thursday. Born February 21 1856 in Adams County Ohio she moved with the Austin family to Washington seven years ago. She is survived by J W Austin six daughters and two sons among them Mrs J H Ware Mrs J O Murphy Mrs W M Clark Nettie Jacoby Effie Bateman Lucy Austin A N Austin and Lee Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Jane Smalley
Adams County
Ohio
Austin
Washington
J. H. Ware
Kansas
J. O. Murphy
Oklahoma
Iw. M. Clark
Snohomish County
Nettie Jacoby
Effie
Bridge replanking underway on Fishtrap Creek approach
A crew led by John C. Anderson replanks the Fishtrap Creek bridge near the cemetery this week. Approaches will be raised while work continues, with planks torn up and replaced one by one. Commissioners also plan to fill 400 feet of the Wiser Lake bridge, 300 feet at the south end and 100 feet at the north, plus an extra piling row along each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Anderson
Wiser Lake
Lynden Fire Department Seeks Auto Truck Purchase
The Lynden Fire Department votes to canvass the city to fund an automobile fire truck. A. A. Bauman chairs the general committee with subcommittees across Western Center and East sections. An all‑purpose truck is expected to aid reach and cut insurance, needing at least 750 dollars.
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Lynden
A. A. Bauman
F. F. Nash
A. M. Riddle
J. van Rossum
L. Ca By
Center
Will Bauman
W. Pixley
Everett Hawley
Dale Huleatt
Blaine Post Office Drops Class Size Amid Decline
County business downturn reduces Blaine post office from second to third class. Bellingham signs for next year’s Chautauqua. guarantors on opening day raise 500 toward 1560 with extra Chautauqua funds. Sedro-Woolley carnival nets 200 to safeguard against losses. Old Settler picnic set for Ferndale August 10–12. former Governor McBride to speak. Enterprise oil well drilling to 3,000 feet. Everson condenser expands capacity. bids let for early construction. Bellingham Areas backs Initiative 24 to allow beer manufacture and direct sale by producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Hhe
Sedro-Woolley
Sedro- Woolley
Ferndale
McBride
Daisy Bailey Surprise Party Mentioned In Local Notes
From the Pilot August 4 1904 Daisy Bailey received a pleasant surprise party hosted by friends last Friday evening. J O Bussard is improving and a new foundation is under his house this week led by T J Storey. Sam Campbell broke his shoulder blade in a Tuesday runaway. Mr and Mrs 8 S Palmer and children Oliver and Ruth plan a several weeks state trip by team starting Monday. W J Wilmore reports strong traffic in his line in this fine weather. Owen Hadley’s friends gave him a surprise party Saturday. A baby son was born to Mr and Mrs H E Stuart yesterday morning. Carr Bailey cut his left hand badly one day this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Palmer
Oliver and
Ruth
Birthday surprise honors Mrs Burgraff at Steffe home
A surprise party hosted for Mrs. A P Burgraff Friday afternoon at the Steffe residence included an apron shower and ice cream and cake served by Mrs A H Te Selle. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A P Burgraff Mrs John Burgraff Mrs Jake Dyksterhuis Mrs Wi l diam Den Adel Mrs B Collins Mrs A H Te Selle Mr and Mrs H McDonnell Mr and Mrs D L Steffe and Miss Mabel Steffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Burgraff
D. L. Steffe
Burgraff
A. H. Te Selle
A. P. Burgreff
John Burgreff
Jake D
Mrs Myrtle Bradford Visits Knapp Home in Roseburg
Mrs Myrtle Bradford of Roseburg Oregon, an old friend of the Knapp family, is visiting at the F FE Knapp home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bradford
Roseburg
Oregon
Knapp
Don’t Put It Off Register Now for Primary Voter Lists
With less than a month until the primary close, precinct clerks must send voter lists to the Secretary of State before August 6 to provide mailing information on initiative and referendum measures. The message urges timely registration to avoid disenfranchisement.
New County Directory Boosts Tribune to Five Dollar Class
The 1916 Westcom County directory shows The Tribune moving to the five dollar annual rate in line with major city papers, with a temporary hold at the old price of 1.50. Lynden's population is listed at 1575, while Symes Ferndale Everson and Blaine figures are reported, and the Smith family leads mentions. Whatcom County also reports a Thoroughbred Ayrshire bull purchased for the County Farm from Will Lauckhart, sent to the farm by D. Oge, with Lauckhart noted for the largest Ayreshire herd and a Canadian record nearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Chicago Tribune
New York Herald
R. L. Polk and Co
Westcom County
Lynden
Symes
Ferndale
Everson
Blaine
Smith
Smiths
Johnsons
Havemans
Whatcom County
Will Lauckhart
D. Oge
Wil Lauckhart
Local man reports excellent conditions in Kittitas Valley crops
D. W. Bender, back in Lynden after a weeks in Ellensburg, says Kittitas Valley harvests are excellent with enormous crops. He did not join the Colville land lottery and does not plan to return to Ellensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Bender
Lynden
Ellensburg
Kittitas Valley
Bender
Mr. Bender
Colville
Plenty of Candidates File for Whatcom County Offices
A list of candidates filed for Whatcom County offices before the August 12 deadline includes Ethel Everett for county superintendent, Ahithea Adams for county clerk, Frank W. Bixby and Arthur J. Craven for superior judge, O N Munn for county engineer, F L Olsinger for county treasurer, J B McMillan for county commissioner, Alex Van Wyck and G A Pence for county assessor, Chris C Siegel for county sheriff, Will D Wallace for county undersheriff, S E Barrett and J A Miller for county auditor, Howard C Thompson for superior judge, Ed E Hardin and Frank Wilson for county treasurer, Edith M Thornton for county treasurer, Dr N Whitney Wear for county coroner, Wilson Stewart for sheriff, R L Kline for county commissioner, A H Frasier for county commissioner, Ed Brown for state senator, Tom Brown for rep 53rd district, Charles J Roth for rep 54th district, Fred Vele for rep 54th district, and W P Brown for prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom
Ethel Everett
Lake Street
Bellingham
Ahithea Adams
West Holly Street
Frank W. Bixby
G_ street
O. N. Munn
Lake = street
F. L. Olsinger
Thirteenth Street
J. B. McMillan
Sixteenth Street
Arthur J. Craven
Madison Street
Alex van Wyck
Flora Street
G. A. Pence
Geneva Road
Chris C. Siegel
Will D. Wallace
Henry Street
S. E. Barrett
Elizabeth Street
J. A. Miller
Garden Street
Howard C. Thompson
Hampton Place
E. Hardin
Marietta Road
Frank Wilson
Elk Street
Edith M. Thornton
Ferndale
N. Whitney Wear
North Forest Street
Wilson Stewart
Court House
R. L. Kline
A. H. Frasier
Lynden
Ed Brown
Custer
Wash
Tom Brown
Sumas
Charles J. Roth
Fred Vele
W. P. Brown
Socialist Picnic Planned at Everson Park
Lynden residents plan to attend a Socialist Picnic at Everson Park next Sunday August 6. An address will be given at 2 p m by R J Olinger Socialist candidate for Congress. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Everson Park
R. J. Olinger
Congress
Council Votes to Refund Bonds in Lyn Den
The Lyn den city council approved refunding 26 000 in 6 percent bonds at 5 percent interest, saving 260 immediately and 130 annually. John E Price and Co of Seattle offered a 1 percent premium and to cover printing and related costs. New bonds run twenty years and may be redeemed after ten. a separate 2000 waterworks issue may be redeemed after five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
John E. Price and Co
Seattle
Local Gossip and Weekend Visits Chronicle Everson Area
Everson residents report sprained ankle amid a bee swarm. Several social visits occur across families from Everson to Bellingham and Sumas, with gatherings at Hamilton and Belingham. Weekend trips include Chuckanut Bay, Birch Bay, and Deming, featuring Mrs Thompson and Miss Winger among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Miller
Euphemia Thompson
Norman Thompson
Will Leek
Bollerud
Jack
Johnson
Ruth
Elizabeth
Shyrock
Gertrude
Esther
Chuckanut Bay
Hillier
Hamilton
Beastia Winger
Carl Bell
Belingham
Shieber
Sumas
Carl Christianson
Walter Foutch
Bellingham
McNally
Northam
Breckenridge
Birch Bay
Norman Porteous
Vancouver
Margaret Thompson
Seattle
Thompson
Bawer
R. S. Benton Louis Strandt
Harold Baldwin
Deming
Mr. Baldwin
Emma
Beatta Winger
Northwood notes and local visits in a busy week
The column lists residents and visitors including Millie Madsen returning to Seattle Warren Handy helping with hay at Bixby ranch and Mrs W D Ashton visiting Everson. It notes the Handy family granary project and a finger injury for John Detwiler at Boundary Mill. Meetings include the Willing Workers and Sewing Society gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Boys
Millie Madsen
Seattle
Wilma Heathman
Allen
Wm. Cotton
Everson
John Taylor
Lee Hamilton
Friday Harbor
John Detwiler
Kendall
Boundary Mill
Hansen
C. E. Basford
Bellingham
M. H. O'Brien
Warren Handy
Bixby Ranch
W. D. Ashton
Wm. Tennant
Sewing Society
E. J. Kamm
Iva Stallard
Glacier
Call for Peace and Caution Against War in Education
A speaker urges teachers to resist militarization of schools and push for peace. He argues for delaying changes, avoiding warlike postures, and fostering American ideals of love while supporting soldiers and fire safety. He questions frontier risks and urges prudent reserves without harming children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ameria
Crabtree Wins Hay Bid at Fair Grounds for 76 Dollars
B. C. Crabtree purchased the hay on the Fair Grounds from the Fair Association for 76 dollars. Bids were received last week, and Crabtree was the highest of several bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Crabtree
The
Fair Association
Crabtree
Berry Returns Best In Years At Lynden Cannery
Raspberries totaling 192150 pounds have been processed this season at the Lynden Cannery under H A Baker. Growers have been paid 6254.87 dollars for their fruit. The season isn t over for two weeks and payments are weekly. Berries are larger this year and headed to Chicago for soda fountains and pies. C G Walker of Auburn, Oregon Agricultural College graduate, oversees for Mr Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
H. A. Baker
Robert Heaton
Chicago
C. G.* Walker
Auburn
Oregon Agricultural College
Baker
Ferndale Social Notes Quiet Summer Week
Ferndale residents host guests and keep social calendar busy with visits from Hattie Manning Alta Chichester and many local families. Weddings not listed as visitors include Dr C W Hamshaw planning to move to Berkeley and Camp Crow s Nest gatherings at Birch Bay with the Baycraft Club camping in Mt Baker foothills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hood, Jr
Camp Crow's Nest
Birch Bay
Hattie Manning
General Hospital
South Bend
Wash
Wm. Manning
Alta Chichester
Ferndale Hospital
C. W. Hamshaw
San Francisco
Berkeley
Helen Fell
Gertrude Gage
Pellingham
Mildred Robinson
Lummi Island
Marian McLaughlin
B. C
Claude McGuire
L. McGinns
Idaho
Hoods
Slaters
Campbells
W. E. Barnhardt
H. Juvet
Wm. Bame
Congregational Church
Barnhart
Minnie * Pehrson
Seattle
Esther Olson
August Pearson
Thomas Cotter
Ira Rohrbacher
Holeman
Bow
John Barkeley
Anacortes
W C T U Meeting Set With Mrs Worthen Aug 10
The W C T U plans a Thursday meeting on August 10 with Mrs George Worthen in charge of the program led by Mrs Fraley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Worthen
Fraley
Klatawa Club entertained at Miss Ada Baldwin's home
The Klatawa Club met last evening at the residence of Miss Ada Baldwin for an informal gathering. Members shared refreshments and socialized in a cordial, community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klatawa Club
Ada Baldwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chautauqua
Eliza Jane Austin
J. W. Austin
Paul H. Ashby
Fire Department
County News
Enterprise
Uynden
Daisy Bailey
J. O. Bussard
Sam Campbell
J. W. Wilmore
Hi Line
Owen Hadley
H. E. Stuart
Carr Bailey
Northwood
C. C. Singer
W. J. Hansard
Alaska
Canins
Berry
Verna Adam
Wm. Pym and
Chehalis
Sidney Freeman
A. Bryant
Cecil Laymen
Stanwood
Winke
C. A. Rhodenburger
Silver Beach
Baycraft Club
Henry Campbell
Mt. Baker Foothills
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