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Lynden Tribune

Location

Lynden, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1917

Page

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Bills Pass to Aid County Fairs and Bridges Across Whatcom

Both houses approve Gorham and Hoff measures funding county fairs with up to 7500 dollars and state bridge costs above fifty dollars in counties with township organization. Senate supports road bond plans to upgrade trunk routes, while many new bills flood the session decks.

Gorham Whatcom Hoff Senate House Ed Brown Donalne Whatcom County Joint County Ferries

Lynden District Elects Directors Next Saturday

Lynden school district voters will elect directors on Saturday March 1. E Edson the sole candidate thus far on the current board seeks the unexpired term of H E Stuart. Voters will also decide if the board may sell the Fairview school property and the west end high school unit formerly used for a grade class.

E. Edson H. E. Stuart Lynden Fairview

Knapp Family Changes Plans After Seattle Visit

F. E. Knapp returned Sunday evening from Seattle. Mrs. Knapp will stay city week with daughter Miss Frances Knapp who attends the State University.

F. E. Knapp Seattle Mrs. Knapp Frances Knapp The State University

Money and Prizes for the Children in Lynden

Merchants of Lynden plan a district window display contest with state level prizes. The Tribune will publish voter coupons next week where residents can vote and youths earn one cent per valid coupon. Prizes will go to the top boy and girl collectors and to the first twenty entrants.

Lynden

Lynden Forms State's Biggest Poultry Club Here

The largest school poultry club in the state organized last week in Lynden with thirty-one charter members. It will study poultry raising, keep member progress records, and report to the U S Department of Agriculture. Meetings are biweekly. G W Boggan is supervisor. Members include Hoyt Horton and Karlma Rusco among others.

Lynden United States Department of Agriculture G. W. Boggan Hoyt Horton Eber Bruns Norman Crosier Karlma Rusco Gladys Parish Sadie Bauman Gordon Serrurier Wino Williams Beryt Omart Earl Omart Lauren Bostwick Marguerite Smith Euelah Long Frieda Boslund Ralph Dunker Lester Dunker Martin Etzinga Ruth Bauman Teddy Seals Bob Gill Leon Hoverson Paul Brown

Trio of Farm Sales for Lynden Buyers Next Week

Beginning Monday February 26 Lynden area buyers may attend three public sales of stock farm tools and household goods The big sale features A H Carvasso poker herd of Ayrshires plus 22 head of stock The second sale Tuesday near Lynden includes ten head of livestock and household goods The third sale Wednesday near Lynden offers a three year old mare colt 40 tons of hay and multiple farm implements Auctioneer Mike Vander Griend to conduct all sales Free lunch at Carrasso and Ralstin sales.

A. H. Carvasso Bellingham the Tribune C. A. Ralstin John Vandekamp Lynden Hannegan Road F. van Aalsburg Delta School Carrasso Ralstin Mike Vander Griend

Lynden Trio Outshine George Washington Birthday

George Washington birthday honor closes public and Christian schools the bank and post office in Lynden. Mabel Swope Arthur Dorr and Wilbur Kirkpatrick are highlighted as notable figures for the celebration.

George Washington Mabel Swope Arthur Dorr Wilbur Kirkpatrick

Pythian Sisters Postpone Poverty Ball

Due to cold weather the Poverty Ball to be held Friday is postponed to March 2. The Pythian Sisters announced the change today.

Pythian Sisters

Trade-marked goods week boosts Lynden stores

Lynden merchants urge residents to compare standard advertised products with city offerings. They claim prices and quality often beat Seattle and other markets due to lower rents and local service. Readers are invited to view displays, sign coupons, and vote for winning windows in the state contest.

Seattle Lynden the Tribune

Lynden Sees Fine Display of Distant Northern Lights

A vivid display of the Northern Lights lit the Lynden sky Thursday evening as the Eastern Star hosted a gathering at the Masonic Hall. Five hundred dollars was played and a luncheon served at 11 o clock, with Valentine and spring decorations in place. H. Z. Fish visited the district and noted regional prosperity before continuing to Seattle.

Lynden Eastern Star Chapter Masonic Hall

Lynden Pythians Observe Birthday of Their Order

One hundred members of the Lynden lodge of Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters with families celebrated the fifty third founding anniversary of the order at the I O O F Hall. A banquet followed a program including duets, readings, solos, a ladies quartet, and addresses by church and fraternal leaders.

Lyndden Lodge of Knights of Pythias Pythian Order I. O. O. F. Hall Percy Davies Will Dorr Bessie Biehler Elsie Sweet Paul Ashby Genevieve Steinhauer Irvin Rathman Edson and Gilliland George Carlson Walter Fisher P. A. Wright W. H. Waples Pythian Sisters Percy H. Davies Pythian “Insurance P. M. Serrurier E. C. Martin J. W. Rinehart South Dakota

Butter Holds High Price as Drops Three Cents

Butter fell three cents this week from the peak, yet remains high at 40 cents a pound, pleasing Lynden farmers as the market stays buoyant despite the drop.

Lynden

Lynden Seeks Accommodations for Seventy Visiting Students

Seventy students from outside high schools will visit Lynden next Friday and Saturday for the annual basketball tournament. Superintendent P A Wright requests any hosts to contact him by telephone. Lynden covers all tournament expenses, prizes, and lodging. Lynden plays Normal in the opener, promising a fast pace.

Lynden P. A. Wright

Lynden Grower Harvests Snow-kist Oranges

De Jong harvested a crop of home grown Lynden Snow-kist oranges this week as freezing temperatures tested Lynden against Southern California. He raised the Lynden Snow-kist brand at his home, and the fruit is described as beautiful and delicious as any from the South.

Pleasant party honors Lena Czenkusch in West Delta

A Friday afternoon gathering for Miss Lena Czenkusch included needlework and music with dainty refreshments. Attendees listed include Mrs. Krohn, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Holtrop, Mrs. Vandermey, Mrs. Henry Weidkamp, Mrs. Theodore Weidkamp, Mrs. Henry Wampler, Mrs. Frank Weidkamp, Mrs. Markworth, and Miss Bertha Arset. Several local residents were mentioned in social visits and upcoming events.

Lena Czenkusch C. Krohn Pearson Holtrop Vandermey Henry Weidkamp Theodore Weidkamp Henry Wampler Frank Weidkamp Markworth Bertha Arset Tate McPhail Grandview Wash Dickson Glendale P. O. Berthuson Nebraska Elsie Worthen Lynden H. C. Berthusen Will Jackmen Blaine Fred Heathcote Sandy McGregor Delta Sewing Society P. O. Berthusen Barney Weidkamp Tim Heathcote Patricia, B. C Will Jackman Liaine Westlund Marker Bertram Hanson B. C Oams Heath

Lynden Bridge Condemned By County Engineer

County Engineer Charles Lindberg condemned the Lynden bridge on the Guide Meridian approach over Fishtrap Creek stating heavy traffic must be warned. He said the caps are loose rotted understructure and the bridge should be replaced at once at an estimated cost of about three thousand dollars. A petition for prompt replacement is circulating at Lynden State Bank Tribune office and City Drug Store.

Charles Lindbery Lynden Fishtrap Creek Fair Grounds Lindberg Mr. Lindberg Lynden State Bank Tribune City Drug Store

Lynden Gains 1400 By New Measure

The Lynden school district will gain about 1400 dollars annually after a new law requires outside districts to pay for Lynden high school pupil instruction. Forty out of district students attend Lynden, with local cost per student at 62 dollars yearly, below the state average of 80 dollars, and increases in local cost would raise payments from outside districts proportionately.

House Public Service Commission Mar Clatlat and Jefferson Lynden Lynden High School

Prize Ayrshire herd of Whatcom County auctioned

A. H. Carvosso offers thirteen pure bred Ayrshires from his blue ribbon herd at a public sale Monday at 10 am. The auction will be at the Carvosso ranch near the junction of Hannegan and Laurel roads, two miles east of Laurel Creamery. Also 20 other livestock will be sold.

A. H. Carvosso Whatcom County Carvosso Hannegan Laurel Roads Laurel Creamery Carvasso Tribune

Call for Payments on Subscriptions for Fire Auto

Payment of subscriptions to the fund for the Lynden Volunteer Fire Department auto is called for. Payments must be made at once at the City Hall. the entire fund will be collected before March 15 when the purchase will be made. A purchasing committee was named: E. Edson representing business men, George Scovill the council, and Charles Philo the fire department.

Lynden Volunteer Fire Department City Drug Store Mrch E. Edson George Scovill Charles Philo

Lynden Christian School Elects New Directors

Lynden Christian School held its annual meeting to elect directors. Reelected were Sam Stuurman and Tom Heeringa, with H Elenbaas and A Te Selle named as new members. Incumbents H Oordt M Vander Griend and D J Zylstra continue. Directors meet Friday to name officers.

Lynden Christian School Sam Stuurman Tom Heeringa H. Elenbaas A. Te Selle H. Oordt M. Vander Griend D. J. Zylstra

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