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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
Lynden news lists farm loans and local ads from Swim and Aldrich and Lynden State Bank. Social events include visits by Mrs. Chas Bajema and Mrs. Frye, and club meetings such as the Kensington Club joining the Federation of Women’s Clubs. Local notices cover school debates, theatre ads, and town council hearings on E Street grading.
A child recalls a crystal bright house with towers and birds that disappears in the morning. The Sun is blamed as the thief in a poetic tale from The Youth's Companion, as the speaker wakes to find the house gone and wonders who took it.
Miss Glady Kreiter resigns from the 5th grade to take a 3rd grade post in Bellingham. Mrs Beach, a seasoned teacher, fills the vacancy. Attendance lags and five weeks remain before mid term exams. 7th grade and high school students pursue debates while the Lynden School Athletic Association closes the football season with Northwood and a baseball game on Saturday, Dec 12.
The W R C notes a large attendance at the December 5 meeting. Officers elected for the new year include Emma Frasier as President Cora McSorley Sr. Vice Mary Jones Jr. Vice Nettie Randall Secretary Janey Palmer Treasurer Sophronia Dimmick Guard Asst. guard Margaret Treadway Lizzie McPherson Patriotic Instructor Mary Wilcoxen Musician Lillian True Chaplain Mary Slade Conductor Asst. Con Irene True. The report mentions members Beach Kelsey Pym and Cline as color bearers. Members Mehler and Simpeer are briefly noted as ill, with the inspector visiting November 27 finding first class condition.
In Lynden the annual town election produced a peaceful turnout with one ticket, Majority Rule. Voters chose not to license saloons next year, 112 against and 87 for licensing, while Councilmen John Edwards 194, D Cruikshank 189, Robert Heaton 159, and Treasurer George Blonden 183 were elected.
Lynden football faces Northwood this Saturday afternoon at Hawley’s ground. Coach Rose praises the Lynden squad for daily practice despite rain and mud and urges locals to attend and support the team.
Disagreement at the first church led over half of its members to withdraw last week and form a new church. The main structure measures 30 by 42 feet with a 16 by 24 wing.
The Sewing Society of Delta Church will hold a holiday sale Friday evening December 11 at 7:30. A varied assortment of Christmas gifts will be available and a luncheon of coffee sandwiches and cake will follow the sale. All are invited to attend.
Greenwood residents report illness of Marven Courtney and multiple social visits. Annie Bowman and Rosetta Ferris visited Greenwood School Thursday while Mrs Milan and Mrs Erz called on the Zurn home Sunday.
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