Reorganize Telephone Company At Lynden
At a special meeting in Bellngham the Farmers Telephone Co changed bylaws to require a non trustee general manager. New officers were elected led by Lopas as president with Edward Edson and S J Mathers among trustees. Debate arose over management, finances and records as creditors pressed for payment and a revamp of governance.
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Farmers’ Telephone Co
Bellingham
von Balkenburg
Sumas
Crilly
Blaine
Ll. G. von Valkenburg
Edward Edson
Lynden
S. J. Mathers
Nooksack
Edward Lopas
Ferndale
C. M. Nelson
Deming
Frank Pellet
Alki
Lopas
Hood
Clark
Home Telephone Co
Lauckhart
von Valkenburg
George Erz to Move to Bellingham and Start Locks Factory
George Erz and his family will leave Lynden for Bellingham in late September to establish manufacturing of his window locks. A pioneer in Nooksack valley, Erz helped develop their town and even built a floating bridge for public use when county roads failed. Mrs Erz is noted for her caring, and Lynden will miss them.
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George Erz
Bellingham
Erz
Nooksack Valley
Lynden
the Tribune
Mr. Erz
George
Forbes Ranch
Wiser Lake
Lynden Ball Game vs Bellingham Cubs Sparks Local Debate
A Lynden vs Bellingham Cubs softball clash drew local readers into a lively recap. The Waples mill men challenged Lynden business leaders with a rough, uneven contest. Dickerson's two run hit and Peggy Haggerson's two great plays stood out amid a generally disappointing game. Next Sunday Lynden faces the Bellingham K C team at 2:30 in Lynden.
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Knapp
Te Dickerson
Johnnie
Lynden
Honest John
Lou Reed
Ckergon
Ickerson
Reed
Joh
Dean
Waples
Steinhauer
Cruikshank
Hemming- Glad
Dickerson
Cole
Shuart
John
Bran
Thompson
Short
Peggy Haggerson
Hemmy
Meneur
Hemingway
Wise
Johnnie Dickerson
Peggy
Spike
Osgood
Lulu
Bellingham K. C
Local Baseball Scrimmage Showcase and Slippery Ball Troubles
Players tout performances by exerson Arneson and Thompson with two hits each, plus Barnhart, Haggerson, and others contributing. Fans note slippery ball caused errors and fielding miscues, with praise for several stellar plays including a second-base snag and a daring play at center. Umpires and managers are referenced with light humor about libel and fan involvement.
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Exerson
Arneson
Cautson
Thompson
Villeke
Ten
Oh Beer
Art
Haggerson
Tes
Barnhart
Knapp
Les
Goeson
Johnnie Dickerson
Ellenhaas
Charlie
Lynden
George Cole
Rolla Andy
Billy Waples
Serrurier
Juart
Cruikshank
anderGriend
Town Merchants Agree To Friday Night Closings
The signatories including I R Handy Beckes and Stuart Lynden Dept Store and other Lynden merchants promise to close every Friday at 8 p m from now until September 1st of the year. The measure applies to townspeople and local businesses listed such as Far vers Merc Co Knapp Bros and Zyl Ta Realty Co.
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Lynin
I. R. Handy
Beckes & Stuart
Farvers’/Merc. Co
Lynden Dept Store
Byown & Cole
Knapp Bros
R. Havenan
W. R. Steinhauer
D. L. Steffe
Marion Biehler
W. F. Barnhart
H. Williams
Dan Cloud
Edwards & Shin
Riddel
Taylor & Sampley
Zyl- Ta Realty Co
Heatwave Hits Local Area With Uncomfortable Temperatures
An exceptionally hot day records 86 in the shade and nearly 100 in the sun, making it the hottest of the season. The writer notes sympathy for eastern neighbors enduring harsher heat and expresses local discomfort.
Record Price Achieved at Lynden Lot Auction
Beckes and Stuart sold the Lynden property known as the Rusco holdings for a bid record with a front foot price of $50. The Rusco barn and Beckes Stuart offices were valued at $1,000 for the 50 by 140 foot lot amid the sale. George Erz was noted as the highest bidder this week.
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George Erz
Beckes & Stuartroperty
Investment purchase sets Lynden front foot record
Mr. Cruikshank bought property at 2500 dollars as an investment and will keep it occupied. Tribune notes Lynden front foot price record of 400 dollars. Erz property, on Front and Fifth streets, fetches higher value. Rumor says a larger building and new business may follow. Attorney-general Tanner drops W Vaughn from his signature.
Knapp Bros Buy Large Panio Shipment From Berger
Knapp Bros purchases 18 Hamilton and Monarch pianos from O E Berger western agent. Largest piano shipment to Whatcom county outside Bellingham, possibly the Northwest. Pianos hailed for selling strength, easy touch, and sweet tone noted by local players and Tribune prize piano testers.
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Knapp Bros
O. E. Berger
Whatcom
Bellingham
Tribune
Lynden Wades into Dual Fair Grounds Options
Lynden residents vote on two potential fair grounds sites after weeks of debate. A meeting is set for Saturday at 2:30 PM in Jamieson’s opera house to decide which grounds to purchase and to elect permanent officers for the fall fair. Options include Hawley’s park, a 20 acre plot near the Guide Meridian, and Slade 20 with a 2 acre grove, with costs ranging from 1 6000 to 2 000 and stock sales proposed to cover expenses.
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Jamieson
Opera House
Alse
Hawley’s Park
Lynden
Guide Meridian Road
Fair Association
Grover Street
Slade
Lynden Tribune contest votes to be counted at bank
The Lynden Tribune announces the subscription contest will close Saturday at 8 PM with all ballots deposited in the Lynden State Bank for safekeeping. The bank will stay open afternoon until 6 and evening until 8 to accommodate voters.
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Lynden Tribune
Lynden State Bank
Serrurier
E. Edson
City Drug Store
W. B. Vander Griend
H. KE. Stuart
Beckes & Stuart
Tribune
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Telephone Company
Nator Brown
Cline
Brown
Cloud
Custer Stockholders
Fred Jeffers
Jeffers
Strown
Mr. Brown
Tommyrot
Waples Mill
Lyndh
Knappit
Aneré
Frank Knapp
Ion
Bu Thompson
George Wapic
Bellingham Cubs
Cubs
Maple Falls
Tanner
W. Vaughn
H. Brooks
Mentor
Ohio
H. McLead
Brooks
Ben Myers
O. P. Brown
Northwood
Katie Harris
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