16 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
Lynden M W A members organize a two week away picnic with a wide program. A parade, speeches by W A Martin, baseball, tug of war, wrestling, running events and a grand ball mark the day. Prizes range from 1 to 150 dollars and the Victor Banner awaits the top camp.
Rev. Joseph E. Williams will preach at Lynden Methodist Church at 11 oclock with the Woman's Home Missionary Society leading services in the evening. The program includes hymns prayers and talks by Mrs. Whitfield and others. Lynden schools add Ruth Sears and Mazie Moore as teachers. Local news covers sales ads births visits and upcoming promotions in Lynden Whatcom county.
Lynden’s ball squad traveled to Blaine and blanked the hosts, delivering a strong performance. In a separate game, Lynden players Branstetter, Hemingway, Robins, and Sorenson assisted Blaine against North Yakima, with Blaine defeating North Yakima 6 to 1.
James Tharp undertook a ten mile visit Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G A Palmer of Glen dale were Sunday coders Vaughn home. Mrs Helms of Vancouver and Mary Sutterthwaite of Fairview spent Monday with Mrs Floyd Vaughn. Mr and Mrs A C Palmer and Ted dy spent Sunday with P A Clarke and family of North Prairie. J B Litton and family took possession of their recently purchased place from T J Booth. Nellie Nace and daughter Adelaide of Custer spent Tuesday with relatives here. J W Cook and mother and sister visit Charleston Washington. Harry Litton of Blaine visited brother J B Litton and family. Roy Palmer spent Monday in Lynden with sister Mrs Lemming and niece Ethel Lemming accompanying home for several days. S L Palmer and Mrs J H Swope drove to Bellingham Monday and returned with Mrs E T Mack who will stay two weeks.
Paid notices announce candidacies for county attorney prosecutor assessor and politician races in Whatcom County Washington. Names include Frank W. Bixby George Livesey G H Witipple Walter B Whitcomb and others with primary election dates in September 1908.
The Tribune announces a liberal circulation offer to new readers. It will be sent for three years to a single address or to three addresses for one year at a total price of $2.00.
Henry Lauckhart reports improvements by Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co across the county. A new line from Bellingham to Deming enhances communication. Blaine gains a fire-proof building with a central office and Fern Dale will get new quarters. Editorial urges voters outside Bellingham to note city politics claims.
D W Bender resigns as city clerk to take a bookkeeping post with Roe and Van Leeuwen Lumber Co. Registration books will be kept open by W J Baker at Baker and Taylor's real estate office for the present.
Swim and Aldrich sold four lots to Albert Roo adjacent to his holdings near the school house. They also sold two lots in Swim and Aldrich's addition to Barney Jajama who will improve and build on them. John Burgraff sold his 40 acre ranch to Mr. Lindseth for 6500, the last of 172 river bottom acres bought three years ago near Fish Trap creek mouth, with tools and stock. Joan Skiller transferred a 50 acre river bottom farm southeast of Lynden to John Bergraf for 9000 in a Wednesday closing. Chas Skiller sold his Lynden area farm to Miss Florence Brooks and George Aulton for 10000.
D Liberty aged 75 passed away at home near Everson after a period of illness. Funeral at Presbyterian church tomorrow at 10 a.m. Interment in Nooksack cemetery. Survived by wife four sons Eugene of Portland Charles Hercule and William of the area and two daughters Mrs Bill Storrey Lynden and Miss Clara of Everson. Community sends sympathy. Dont forget the play Above the Clouds tonight.
A long reader letter challenges Herald coverage of Candidate McBride and Mead, asserting accuracy in real estate tax figures and demanding an apology. The text references rail line tax data and calls for fair campaigning, followed by notices of local political figures and school district contracts.
Local fraternal groups meet on set evenings in Lynden and nearby halls. A cash register for sale, community birthdays, water pipes purchases, and various town notices appear alongside brief social items and business notices mentioning dissolving partnerships and bid openings. Miss Emma Buoslund and Master Wilard Wheeler celebrate birthdays with friends. Mrs. Mollie Williams travels to Bellingham, and local builders expand stock and hay barns. A new Post Card lot debuts at Mrs Merritt’s store.
Prices offered by local firms for town delivery include hay at 8.00, eggs at 22 per dozen, ranch butter at 20 cents, creamery butter at 30 cents, and potatoes at 18 to 40 cents per pound. Text contains garbled lines but lists farm product prices for hay eggs butter and potatoes.
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