Holland People Plan Fine Picnic
A royal Fourth of July program in Holland at Hawley's Park was announced by the committee. Morning and evening events include addresses, hymns, recitations, and musical performances led by Rev. E. Breen and Quirinus Breen, with a sports program to follow in three groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley’s Park
E. Breen
A. H. Te Selle
Marshal
van Rossum Brothers
Benjamin Oldemeyer
Jerry Albers
A. W. le Compte
Benjamin Hoffiezer
Jamieson
Rede
J. G. Brower
Band
D. Filetstra
Rev
G. Hoeksema
A. Brink
Sole
Bert Helder
Messrs. van Hemert
Albers
Helder
le Compte
Henry Haveman
H. Elenbaas
Agnes Spaan
Omma
Gertie Oldeneyer
Quirinus Breen
Messrs
Will Rodgers
Quirinus
Adrian Breen
van Hemert
Everson and area residents noted in social notes
Everson and nearby locals are listed visiting relatives and travel to Bellingham Cloverdale Lynden Victoria and Vancouver. Several residents return from trips and attend a lawn social with Epworth League musical program and refreshments.
Lynden Twelve Years Back
Notes from The Pilot June 25 1903 recount community events in Lynden including a Ladies Reading Circle meeting hosted by Mrs Arthur L Swim with a program by several residents. Ranchers around North Prairie build barns as Hay crops loom and locals relocate Benj Oldemeyer moves from Princeton Neb to Delta area. A birthday party honors Erna Zweegman with friends present. N Boerhave moves into a modern new home and Angus Young buys the William Fluegel residence. J B Gale improves his barber shop with water pipes and a new heater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Reading Circle
Arthur L. Swim
C. L. Judson
B. W. Loring
L. Ganson
W. H. Towner
P. N. Judson
Harvey Slade
M. J. Swim
North Prairie
Messrs. van Mershbergen
Verduin
Wilder, Tremain
A. Lindseth
B. Lindseth
Benj. Oldemeyer
Princeton
Neb
L. H. Smith
Delta
L. Zweegman
Erna Zweegman
Jenn
Annie Haveman
Ruby Zweegman
Annie de Boer
Lizzie
Elsie Schuyleman
Jennie Blok
B. Oldemeyer
N. Boerhave
Lyndon
Angus Young
William Fluegel
J. B. Gale
Judson Well
Community Notes From Laurel and Wiser Lake Area
Local happenings include graduations from State University in Seattle Bert Sorensen and Edgar Sorensen. Social visits from Bellingham, Vancouver BC, Minneapolis and Nebraska. Meetings of I O O F and Masonic grand lodge, a Children’s Day program planned, and a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs D S Hillier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Sorensen
Seattle
State University
Bert Sorensen
J. C. Meyers
The
Ideal Sewing Club
David Lusk
Bellingham
Joe Bone
Mesdames Brooks
Schnech
Cassidy
Fairbanks
Coffman and Dillon
Edna Kiddie
Masonic Grand Lodge
North Yakima
Hickey
O. E
John Stockton
San Francisco
Pullman College
T. Jensen
Miss Jensen
Albert Lea
Minn
Mary Wilson
Ferndale
Minor
Fred Johnston
Nebraska
Baptist Sunday School
Methodists
Columbus Richie
Oregon
Laurel Wight
Eureka
George Shoup
St. Luke's Hospital
Belingham
Hiilier
Ida Oltman
Horace Parks
Knute Jellum
Mt. Vernon
Megaard
Stearns
H. J. Williams
Vancouver
B. C
Otto Oltman
Pullman
Frisco
Military Hospital
Peace Without Honor In Washington’s Political Creed
The article argues Washington valued peace but warned to defend national honor. It portrays him as a peacemaker who would choose war to secure justice if peace would be dishonorable, favoring a strong yet morally unblemished nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ashington
Wedding bells ring for Tom Thumb at Jamieson's Opera House
Tiny Tom Thumb of Lynden plans marriage this evening with minister and bridal party on stage. A public invitation from Lynden Library invites spectators to the ceremony, with receipts benefiting the library. all participating children are Lynden youngsters, identities to be revealed at showtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadsfhead
Tiny Tom Thumb
Lynden
Jamieson
Opera House
Lynden Library
Sunshine Nine Defeats Alder Grove Team in Sunday Match
Visitors from Bellingham included Mr and Mrs E Anderson and family and others. The Sunshine nine defeated Alder Grove BC Sunday at Alder Grove. A Jackman home gathering followed Saturday night. A surprise party celebrated Mr and Mrs E Pearson’s wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
E. Anderson
E. Markstrom
Jno
C. Ericson
A. P. Axlund
Larsen
Froberg
Mabel Ericson
Sunshine Nine
Alder Grove
B. C
Pretty spring social at Biehler home with contests
An afternoon event hosted by Mrs H H Jamieson and Mrs Marion Biehler at the Biehler residence featured pink decor and floral displays. A millinery contest was won by Mrs Lynn Wright and a hymn emblem guessing contest produced tied results with Mrs Mounter drawing the bouquet prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Jamieson
Marion Biehler
Biehler
Lynn Wright
Mounter
Community Notices From Local Page
The report notes a resident expects to return home next week. The Daughters of Dorcas were entertained by Mrs Clarence Constant last Thursday. Mr and Mrs A Engdahl celebrate the arrival of Frances Louise born May 31. Wiser Lake Literary Society held an outdoor meeting with campfire stories and refreshments Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Clarence Constant
A. Engdahl
Frances Louise
Wiser Lake Literary Society
Prohibition Law Attack Centered in Thurston Court
The Gottstein suit challenges the validity of the prohibition law now before Judge D F Wright in Thurston county. A Supreme Court appeal is expected after a likely October 11 hearing. Debates focus on publication failures and pamphlet timing affecting the measure’s adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottstein
D. F. Wright
Thurston County Superior Court
Supreme Court
I. M. Howell
Seven Sisters
Tanner
Ernest Lister
Billiard S L Rivalry Cited By Detroit Free Press
A poem likens billiards to sport rivalry. The speaker praises a steadfast rival who never complains while facing tough shots and persistent defense, claiming this resilience ensures enduring success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Poem Verse on Solitude and Friendship
A short verse by Edgar Avery Marden contrasts northern forests and ocean wastes with the loneliness of a traveler who wanders cities seeking a friend. The lines express solitude as a universal condition felt by those who roam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Main
Righteous Scorn of a Whole People and Its Global Call
A historical reflection argues that righteous scorn is a stronger weapon than war, urging nations to use moral indignation to protest brutal deeds. It asserts spiritual forces govern world outcomes and that America has a unique chance to hasten a just peace through righteous action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Co op Custer Ferndale Cannery Rows on Cooperative Plan
County news reports the Custer Ferndale cannery will operate on a cooperative basis this season with profits from canned goods distributed pro rata to growers. The Ferndale Record notes Reverend Doctor Altamon Ira Lucas faces a warrant for arrest if he reappears, on obscene language and vagrancy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer-Ferndale
Ferndale
Altamon Ira Lucas
Marshal Nelson
Railway Camp Labor Tied to Arrests Near Go Shen
Sheriff Wilson Stewart reports four blind-piggers were arrested last week near the Go shen Welcome railroad construction camps. Saloon men flocked to the camps drawn by the railroad labor surge. Milwaukee progress pushes grading with a tunnel being carved through a hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen-Welcome
Wilson Stewart
Milwaukee
New School to Be Built at Poor Farm District
County plans a three mile Deem ditch drainage project in district No 9 near Sumac. The $5000 construction will drain 1000 acres and support a new school at the Poor Farm area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumac
Canadian forest product imports rise in early 1915
From January to May 1915 Canadian forest product imports through Blaine and Sumas doubled the 1914 pace. Blaine saw 502 carloads of lumber and 506 of shingles. Sumas averaged 68 carloads monthly, totaling 340 cars. All ports combined reached 1,348 carloads, about 270 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miller
Great Northern Railway
Blaine
Sumas
Pacific Northwest Lumber Revival Moves Abroad Drive
The Douglas Fir Exploitation & Export Co formed by coast lumber manufacturers aims to stretch Washington and Oregon forest products to foreign markets. Advertisements and overseas agents will drive growth, signaling a market revival with government tacit support. Also noted is the estate appraisal of C. E. Moulton of Sumas at 17 525.63 with debts of 14 522.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Coast
Douglas Fir Exploitation & Export Co
Washington
Oregon
United States
C. E. Moulton
Sumas
Lynden stores set July 3 closing for Independence Day
Lynden business houses sign an agreement to close Saturday July 3 at noon for the Independence Day celebration at the Fair Grounds. Stores will stay open Friday evening July 2 until business warrants. Participating firms include Armstrong-Hammond Co Lynden Implement Co Bauman Implement Co Lynden Co-Operative Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Fair Grounds
Armstrong-Hammondd Co
Marion Biehler
Lynden Implement Co
Bauman Implement Company
Lynden Co-Operative Co
Jones & Rathman
R. L. Averill
Lynden Independence Day Offers Diverse Events at County Fair
Lynden hosts a July 3 celebration at Whatcom County Fair Grounds with horse racing from Snohomish and Skagit counties, foot races, parades, decorated baby carriages, firemen contests, and prizes totaling dollars for sports and pageantry to benefit a new county education building. A matinee race is set for July 2, and gates open at 10 a.m. with a street parade, picnic areas, and a 25 cent admission for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynden
Whatcom County Fair Grounds
Snohomish
Skagit
Whatcom County
Local Social Notes From Lynden and Bellingham
Mrs Chas Shirk visited Bellingham Sunday. Margaret Bruns visits Lynden this week. A daughter was born June 16 to Mr and Mrs Ernest Palmer. Mrs F Johnson spent Saturday in Bellingham. Mr Brunson and Miss Pansy Brunson visited O E Reeds and Ernest Pamet Sunday. Arvid Johnson from Bellingham at care home Saturday. Mr and Mrs G L Abbott and daughter visited W H Jackman family Sunshine. W T Follis spent the weekend in Bellingham. Ed Scoville spent Saturday and Sunday in Lynden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough
Iane
Clearbrook
Peist
Chas. Arnell
Dora
Lillian
Ivy Arnell
Sam Arnell
Cloverdale
B. C
L. Lockhed
Alfred Ginger
Wm. Warner
E. Warner
Bellingham
J. Brown
Vancouver
L. Bushby
Edna Ohlund
Walter Joyce
San Francisco
Hanna Mearer
Riverside
Clyde Reed
Wertz
California
Geo. Hunt
J. W. Grove
Everson
R. Thompson
O. E. Herbst
Lynden
W. T. Germain
D. L. Germain
Euaphemia Thompson
C. King
Place
Acme
John Todd
H. Iverson
Perry van Over
Lester Scofield
Boyer
Sumas Hospital
Sarah Penny
Portland, Or
D. Wight
Misa Nellie Ayling
Sunberg
Nebraska
J. E. Sigh
Chas. Shirk
Margaret Bruns
Ernest Palmer
F. Johnson
Mr. Brunson
Pansy Brunson
O. E. Reed
Ernest Pamet
Arvid Johnson
G. L. Abbott
W. H. Jackman
Sunshine
W. T. Follis
Ed Scoville
Mrs McCloud and family visit Minnesota relatives
Mrs. B McCloud and her son and daughter from Buffalo Minnesota are guests at the home of Mrs McCanes parents Mr and Mrs Cruik.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland
Frick Lawn
Epworth League
Perries
Laurel and Wiser Lake
James M. Beck
the United States
T. Thumb
Delta & Sunshine
Billiard S
Edgar Avery Marden
Charles L. Slattery
Grace Episcopal Church
New York City
County News
Glendale
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