Lynden Prohibition Convention Aims at Presidential Nominee
The Lynden Tribune notes the National Prohibition party convention in Columbus Ohio where candidates are debated. Names mentioned include Dr A B Leonard Prof Charles Scanlon Fred Wheeler Joseph Tracey Alfred Manierre and local Lynden figure Frank W Bixby as a leading candidate for county attorney with farmer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Prohibition Party
Columbus
Ohio
A. B. Leonard
New York
Charles 8. Scanlon
Pittsburg
Fred F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Joseph P. Tracey
Detroit
Alfred L. Manierre
The Rain Falls on All in Puget Sound Fire Season
The article celebrates a timely shower that spares forests and homes around Puget Sound, noting rivers of heaven watering the earth without respect to rank. It claims the rain arrives just as wildfires threaten timber and labor, saving thousands of feet of timber and many homes.
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Puget Sound
Whatcom County voting figures and civic warning remarks
The document cites Whatcom County 1906 vote totals, splits inside and outside Bellingham city limits, and county officer salaries. It warns of national and regional elections shaping democracy, drawing lessons from ancient empires to urge vigilance against tyranny.
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Whatcom County
Belling
Carr
Bellingham
Real estate listings in Nooksack Valley offer varied properties
Swim and Aldrich Realty Co lists parcels in Nooksack Valley from 100x125 foot cleared corners to 80 acre farm tracts. Properties range from $125 to $6,000 with features such as parks, creek access, crops, orchards, and new houses. Farm loans and insurance offered.
Proportion of Salary to Country and City Voters Questioned
The writer questions the distribution of salaries between country and city voters in Bellingham. He argues 58 percent live outside the city yet get 17 percent of pay while 42 percent inside receive 83 percent. He warns country voters to scrutinize candidates and cites past anti primary arguments.
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Bellingham
Whatcom
Betwen Bellingham
Brown
Pence
Ferndale
Court House
Our Nation and Liberty Amid Social Excesses
A columnist laments growing extravagance and legal upheaval, warning that the American people bear responsibility if dire outcomes occur. He critiques spending at lavish banquets, inflated pet prices, and the scandals surrounding divorce courts as signs of a decaying social order.
Let Us Not Be Deceived by Promises in Elections
A civic editorial urges voters to demand positive evidence before casting ballots in primaries and November. It cautions against political grafters, praises Roosevelt era reforms, and stresses strong moral characters and vigilant participation by citizens. Local notes include moves and visits from residents and upcoming church services.
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United States
Unclaimed Mail From July 16 1908 At Burkston Post
Advertised mail lists addressees including Mrs. J Huff Miss Irpl Keeler S. H. Millinaer Miss Emma Reeves Miss Ida Thye and G. H. Wrightson Jack with four cards still unclaimed at the Burkston post office. If not called for within 80 days the mail will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Robt ONeil Postmaster.
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Burkston
J Huff
Irpl Keeler
S. H. Millinaer
Emma Reeves
Ida Thye
G. H
Wrightson
Jack
Summary of Washington State Quiet Title Suit 1908
The suit in Whatcom County seeks a decree quieting plaintiff FP Nelson’s title to the northeast quarter of section eight, township forty north range three east Willamette meridian, against Norman Carr and unknown heirs of Daniel M Chapel. Defendants are summoned to answer within sixty days of July 2 1908, or judgment by default will follow. W A Martin represents the plaintiff.
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Norman Carr
Carr
Daniel M Chapel
State OF Washington
Daniel M. Chapel
Towit
Township Forty
Range Three
Willamette Meridian
Whatcom County
Glacier Nos. 1 and 2 Rail Service Details
Nos. 1 and 2 run daily between Bellingham and Sumas with specified schedules. No. 1 serves east of Sumas on Monday Wednesday Sunday and Saturday. No. 2 on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Both connect with the C P R excursion at Sumas each Sunday. Single round trip fare applies Saturday and Sunday. No. 1 connects at Hampton with No. 3 for Lynden.
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Bell- Ingham
Sumas
Eost
Tuesda
C. P.R
Belingham
Hampton
Lynden
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Van Patton With Pleasant Surprise
Mrs Kelsey hosted a Saturday afternoon party in honor of her daughter Mrs Harry Van Patton. Attendees included the Kelsey family Mrs Van Patten and many friends while a fine dinner was served at 5 o'clock and everyone enjoyed the event. Another Friday gathering hosted by Mrs C A Sluss featured Five Hundred and Flinch with refreshments and a pleasant afternoon. Attendees listed include Mesdames B W Loring W H Waples G C Garman A R Hay E D Knapp Frank Knapp George Hall Fred Saxauer J R Vail William Daniel F W Bixby R A Carpenter George Cole M Biehler Mollie Stark Williams R W Green J C Beach and G S Aldrich.
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Kelsey
Harry van Patton
van Patten
Wheeler
Bain
Mary Jones
John Storrey
Ada Bates
Treadwell
le Clair
C. A. Sluss
Mesdames
B. W. Loring
W. H. Waples
G. C. Garman
A. R. Hay
E. D. Knapp
Frank Knapp
George Hall
Fred Saxauer
J. R. Vail
William Daniel
F. W. Bixby
R. A. Carpenter
George Cole
M. Biehler
Mollie Stark Williams
R. W. Green
J. C. Beach
G. 8S
Aldrich
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Lynden Tribune
Washington
Tribune Publishing Company
Charles D. Jones
H. E. Stuart
Lynden, Wash
Canada
Foreign
Cr. J. Kline
Frank Bixby
Deming Prospector
Bixby
Frank W. Bixby
Seattle
Verson Valley
Ham
Tye Cote
Bell- Shaw
Commonwealth
Babylonia
Greece
Rome
Mars
Swim & Aldrich Realty Co
Nooksack Valley
Bank
Farmers
D. Mulder
Eber E. Baxter
Howe
Citizens Bank Building
City Drug Store
C. E. Wheeler
Star Wall Paper CO
Liberty
Farmers Phone
R. I. Case
Fair Store
Lynden Wash
DR. Koch’s
Harlem
John P. Pilon
Tromp’s Book Store
O. H. Whaley
J.W. Grove
Cc. C. Carman
Ure
Roosevelt
Court of the Land
Taft v. Bryan
Henry Shogren
A. N. Shogren
J. G. Wheeler
Owen Hadley
Mr. Jamieson
Ellingham
Ezra
Teddy Wheeler
Henry Lauckhart
Lauckhart Bros
Ben Miller
Farmers ’Store
Mr. Godfry Weller
Tacoma
August Klocke
Neva Lay
Maybelle Wright
Rev
K. van Goor
Patterson, N. J
Christian Reformed Church
Charles Garman
Robt. O'Neil
Phillip McConnell
B. C. Crabtree
Lynden State Bank
H. Bakke
Bakker
Superior Court OF
B. FP. Nelson
Court
W. A. Martin
Plaintiff, Post
B. B
B.C. By
Wahl
Goshen
Iverson
Hampton Worthen
Lynden Clearbrook
Sumas Columbia
Maple Falls
Warnick
Hadley
First National Ban Building
First National Bank
Bellingham, Wash
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