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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
The Roo and Van Leeuwen mill will be rebuilt after a Saturday decision. The old Heaton mill was purchased and moved to the site. Work will be rushed to have the plant ready for cutting before July 1, reviving jobs for over fifty workers left unemployed by the fire.
Rivers rise in Columbia and Wenatchee as rail and industry push forward. Projects include Wenatchee double tracking to Leavenworth, a new Pullman depot bid, port improvements at Kennewick, and grain elevator plans in Wenatchee.
The Whatcom County school event at Lynden Friday and Saturday saw Lynden win Group 1 and 4 with 72 and 14 points respectively, Birch Bay take Group 2 and 4, and Ferndale win several group contests. Individual honors went to Felmley of Ferndale with 29 points and Hanson of Birch Bay with 24 points, as results span shot put to relay events and declamatory contests across groups 1 to 4.
A large Lynden audience enjoyed the Holland Choral Society concert at the Christian Reformed Church. Thirty five voices under Jerry Albers presented six numbers including solos by Jeanette Rutgers and a mixed quartet. The program featured a women’s quartet and instrumental pieces by Held er, De Jong, Kooyman, Prange, plus organ voluntaries by Mrs Flenbaags and Adrian Breen. Opening and closing remarks were by Rev E Breen and Rev A J Brink. Department Commander North of the G A R spoke to G A R and W R C on Saturday afternoon. he is the father of Mrs C B Vail formerly of Lynden.
The German Congregational Pacific conference at Walla Walla reelected Rev. C A Dettmers of Seattle as president. Rev. K A Lippenberger of Endicott was named secretary and treasurer, with Rev. H Hagelganz of Portland as assistant secretary.
The Campfire Girls directed by Miss Kennedy and Miss Chamberlain present Minne oska's Dream at Jawley's Hall Saturday night. The program features ceremonial drills, crafts dances, a school orchestra, and student cast members with 15 and 25 cent admission.
A very good attendance marked the meeting with improving sick members. The Department Commander of the G A R spoke on topics about the G A R and WWI. A joint session was held due to a called meeting and many W R C ladies were absent. A short program for Decoration Day is being prepared by pupils and teachers, with announcements to come.
Mrs Thompson and Eu phemia Thompson travel to Bellingsham with Mr and Mrs Otto Herbst and John Thompson. Sophie Piest and friends visit Marietta bulb farm. Emil Kramer trades for 1916 roadster. Residents visit Bellingham Lynden Vancouver Marietta Laurel Ten Mile and Sumas.
Local residents share visits and family ties across Maple Falls Lynden and Lyn den with several households mentioned. Highlights include Rose Barfelds celebrating a 16th birthday, measles recovery for Roy Clarke, and gatherings of the Whatsoever Club with plans for a May meeting.
Mrs. Charles Adkinson and family visited Jason Adkinson in Goshen on Sunday. Several residents, including Roy Heathers and Fred Willett, returned home from work or visits. Local visitors from Lynden and Nooksack attended services and gatherings, with multiple calls on friends and relatives.
Herman Pen traveled to Lewiston Montana last week to probe local conditions. If findings are favorable he plans to relocate to the area.
The annual report shows a deficit decrease of over five thousand dollars for the Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, valuing property at 30864 with debts just over 9000. Collections improve since the report. indebtedness down 1141.50. Deming-Saxon line bought for 300 cash. Stockholders meet in Bellingham on Monday June 12 at 10 a.m. in a private hall.
Ferndale notes list visits and gatherings including Miss Angies Balmer Cook Fawley and Breakey guests at the Granger home on Lummi Island. Families relocate with summer plans from Ferndale to Idaho Missouri and North Dakota and return in fall.
Northwood E H Haverstick and family visit Effie Turner in town. S W Worthen returns from business trip east of the mountains. A Buckley boy ill with pneumonia. G L Reinhart hauls wood with Mrs Cussin’s outfit. A N Stallard on sick list. Large crowd at last Friday’s school picnic with pupils displaying work. Mrs G H Palmer of Oregon visiting Hamilton and Hinckley. Sewing Club met at Mrs E J Ramm’s. S H Bradley goes to North Yakima for state Democratic convention with Mrs Bradley to Seattle to visit a daughter.
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