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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
1
Letters from six in the East and Middle West request fair dates to combine travel with a San Francisco exposition visit. The Whatcom County Fair runs October 5 to 9, aimed at showing the county’s resources to homeseekers and visitors. Trustees revise the premium list with plans for a countywide prize for best work in all lines.
A crowded local social page records visits by Mrs Jas Scott Mrs Bertha Penberthy and others to Bellingham Everson residents attend Everywoman at the Metropolitan Theater and many Sunday stays with friends and relatives across nearby towns. Residents travel to Sumas Seattle Harrison Hot Springs and Fernieale while clubs meet and plans for home life unfold.
Gerrit Van Wey of Redlands California arrived last week as a guest of M Vander Griend. He may relocate his family here and plans to investigate local conditions thoroughly after visiting the San Francisco exposition where he praised Washington’s display as among the best.
Mr and Mrs H Beidler held a Sunday lawn party honoring Mrs J A Rhodes of Vancouver BC Those attending included Mrs B Johnson Mr and Mrs C D Heoffer Mr and Mrs P Towell and children Mrs Emma Myers and children and Mr G Larson Mr and Mrs L Fuller traveled to Seattle over the weekend with McDaniel who has but recently shown improvement from illness
The Pioneer Press and The Morning Glory editions arrive in Lynden. The Morning Glory notes a July 19 1891 issue with sensational gossip. The steamer Triumph brings cargo and passengers at midnight. A croquet party is reported and staff given straw hats. Council considers sidewalk piece size changes and local croakers lash the marshal. Advertisements promote U S Mail Stage to Whatcom and Lynden livery services.
Harvey Slade plans clearing picnic grounds and adding swings and croquet. Sunset Telephone Company canvassed Lynden for local exchange contracts, secures thirty names. Lynden Mill and Light shingle mill to begin operations next week, two shifts at 160000 to 180000 daily. E Edson and J Stark attended “Our New Minister” at Beck’s in Whatcom. F E Kelsey’s Sixth and Liberty residence being decorated. wife expected from Menomonie Wisconsin. G H Whipple and family visit. L E Whipple may relocate here permanently.
Dr C H McLeod brings in slender pink roses to town featuring two prize blooms from the same bush named Mrs W J Grant and Madame Edward Harriot. The latter was sent to France and won a $5000 prize offered in 1913 by the London Mail for the best new rose the year.
Judge Smith visited Lyn den on Tuesday and asked if the Kaiser note had been read, offering to buy the Electric Theater after learning owner Charles Breckenridge could take a three months pleasure trip.
Mrs. Curtis Bay will be away all week attending the 11th Convention of the Pythian Sisters facoma this week.
A noted adage on crime and virtue appears with lines from Bulwer Lytton and Shakespeare. The phrases contrast a crime free of excuse with a resolve to outdo learned instruction, reflecting literary themes of justice and moral action.
Lynden volunteers propose an Independence Day celebration to be held on Front Street Saturday July 3. The plan received favorable votes and a planning committee of A A Bauman A M Riddle W H Waples S H Lewis and Mark Hammond was named. The Firemen will also field a team in a Blaine summer tournament and next meeting will elect officers.
Miss Mildred Farrington of Bellingham visited Miss Genevieve Abbott over the weekend. Several locals spent Sunday with friends at various homes. A well attended school entertainment featuring an operetta drew praise for novelty and entertainment. School closes for vacation this week.
Mrs G E Bruce returns home to North Prairie after visiting sister Mrs A C Palmer for two weeks. Families including the Palmers, Archies, and Clintons dine with John Swope. Visits span Lynden Everson Mount Vernon and Clearbrook with neighbors such as the Rathbones Love Clarke and Troosts noted.
Government experts will give demonstrations of land clearing this summer in Whatcom County. Judge Pemberton rules the county game commission operates under a constitutional law. Commissioners refused to pay for an $850 auto purchased by the game men. Sumas will oil its streets this summer. Canadian shingles and lumber shipments totaled twelve hundred cars through Blaine and Sumas in early 1915.
City officials weigh options for a July Fourth celebration in Everson including parade, fireworks and community events. Organizers seek attendee input and budget estimates to finalize a coordinated schedule.
Friends gathered at the Methodist Church for funeral services for Mrs Nancy Jane Bostwick born January 13 1842 near Onaga Kansas died May 16 She married Charles A Bostwick in 1860 and moved to Lynden in 1902 after years in Kansas and Onaga She leaves eight sons one daughter thirteen grandchildren and many relatives and friends with six sons surviving
Olga Tagenfeldt spent Sunday with Josephine Oleson of Nooksack. Mrs Wm. Rarick and son Whitnah visited Robert Conner of Nooksack. Mrs Perry Hatch visited her mother Mrs A Gillis. Mrs Wm Rarick visited Mrs O Wilcoxson and other locals attended church and called on neighbors.
R. G. Gries received a thorough bred Jersey bull this week from Ferndale California. The bull arrived in excellent condition and is a handsome animal.
Lynden High School seniors select A Strenuous Life by Richard Watson Tully for their class play to be produced Wednesday evening May 26 at Jamieson's Opera House. Cast includes Tom Harrington Reginald Black Byron Harrington James Roberts William Everett James and others with reserved seats 35 cents at Edson's Drug Store general 25 cents student 15 cents.
After a three months trip through the Middle West and California Mr and Mrs C H Breckenridge return to Lynden He reports adding only fifteen pounds and praises Lynden after visits to fifteen states and the San Francisco Fair.
Two hundred Hanover chickens earned $48 in one month, eight dollars more than the Tribune’s previous $40 report. The figure reflects actual sales rather than initial estimates, updating the record on poultry income.
The next regular meeting of the W. Co. T. U. will be held on the 27th.
A compilation of brief maxims praising diligent labor from Carlyle Jacobi Horne Periander and Longfellow. The sayings stress nobility of all work discipline thrift and purposeful activity as paths to fulfillment and success.
The high school closes with a Friday through May 29 schedule of events. Rev. Paul Ashby will preach the baccalaureate at the M E church. The class play A Strenuong Life comes Wednesday with commencement Thursday. Alumni banquet Friday. Valedictorian Elsie Worthen and salutatorian Jennie Haveman lead graduates including Ruby McDaniel and Will Rutgers among others. Colors are purple and white. class flower purple violet. motto Finish 2d, yet beginning.
J H Button of Minnesota visits with brother H O Button’s family in Laurel. Local and visiting teachers re elected for Laurel School. Miss Frances Wakefield to fill Kaufman vacancy. News of families touring to Bellingham Seattle and Arizona. relief work by Be f Service club at Mrs H O Button home. Local exams at Court House in Bellingham crown several teachers and would be educators. Death of L A Beeman, 59, a noted local farmer, at his son's home.
The ladies of the W. C. T. U. will hold a sale of home cooked articles at the Co-Operative Store on Saturday May 22 starting at 10 a.m. The event aims to raise funds for the group’s activities.
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