26 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
The Lynden Town Council approved Ordinance No. 148 raising water charges to fund higher operation and repair costs. Private home rates climb to 1.50 or 1.75 with toilets, sprinkling season rates go from 2.50 to 5.00, plus 15 cents monthly for chicken keepers, with a 20 percent discount if paid before the 10th.
The Lynden town council amends Ordinance No. 148 to set connection charges for water service and establish fixed monthly rates. It outlines irrigation season rules with a $5.00 payment due at opening of the season, and municipal oversight by the water superintendent. The ordinance takes effect after publication.
Funeral services for Marie E. Beck, wife of John Beck and former Lynden resident, were conducted at Knapp's Parlors with Rev. W. O. Benahom presiding. The Eastern Star ritual was read at the cemetery. She died Saturday in Revelstoke British Columbia. She leaves a husband two daughters and several relatives.
Voters in Lyndes and Ten Mile townships will ballot Tuesday to elect officers for 1920. Polls open 9 to 4 with no registration, and names include Lynden officials L B Stretmer C R Axling Neil Jacobsen George H Whipple and local candidates in Delta and Ten Mile townships along with an evening talk at Mission Church on Venezuela by Miss Winger.
Last week Mr. L. Hoffman was kicked in the face by a horse. He suffered multiple facial fractures and deep cuts, requiring medical treatment.
Sunday gatherings and visits fill a week of Delta and Bellingham residents. weddings, housewarmings, and family milestones are noted along with road work and civic gifts supporting local improvements.
County Commissioners seek bids to pave the Knutzen route to Everson adding two miles of hard surface between Lynden and Everson. Bids open March 4 as protest petitions circulate, with residents weighing north river or Pleasant Ridge routes. Route begins at Roeder School and connects with planned Hannegan Road improvements.
Internal revenue collectors rule that ladies must pay a war tax for Lynden dances. Free admissions are taxable and the management cannot pay the tax. an escort may cover a lady’s tax. A lecture in the Methodist church featured Rev. C F Hartzell, praising South America’s opportunities. A letter from Saskatoon writer notes sixty degrees below zero.
Mr. William Boehringer cut his left thumb badly while chopping wood Saturday. The Pace family from Salem Oregon sent a letter praising Lynden, saying no place suits them as well as Lynden after traveling since leaving here.
Northwood residents visit Bellingham with H S Kelly. Harvey returns after week at Olson's mill. Frances Bloom off sick. Lynden’s Frank Bloom to oversee third district registration March 2. George Blank ill with flu and rheumatism. Alec Holmes visiting Ed Thomas home. Charley Holmes hosts a party for Emma Mandel. Grange members hear address by State Master William Bouck Friday.
The federal tax men will not come to Lynden before March 15. Residents seeking consultation must travel to Room 369 at the Post-Office Building in Bellingham where they are in session daily. Farmers should obtain farm schedule blanks at Lynden State Bank.
Lynden High School teams face Whatcom High in two contests at the Lynden gym tonight with a girls game at 7 45. If Lynden wins a second game in Bellingham Saturday may follow. if Whatcom wins the return game is optional. Lynden boys recently beat Meridian to claim Whatcom County title 23 13. The Lynden girls lost 15 14 after a strong finish. Further notes cover Amphictyon Club and local social updates.
Chicago expert Thomas J. Coster will describe powdered milk production and market demand at a Lynden High School auditorium talk Friday at 8 pm. P W Schubert and J A Scollard will join, with plans for a two story 60 by 100 building and a 600 horsepower steam plant to support expanded butter output.
Lynden Public Library patrons are urged to attend the annual meeting Monday at eight o clock to elect officers for the coming year. The gathering will discuss plans to expand the library and diversify its collections as the institution continues to grow.
The Thistle duplicated fifty copies of its second edition and sold them at five cents each while a one page basketball extra was issued for Merid ian games and a literary contest. Forty nine cents expense yielded a five cent profit. Staff changes include Bradford Knapp teaching algebra and physics with Mr Rockey. Several students and Miss MacKinnon return after flu.
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