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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
1
State Insurance Commissioner issues a personal appeal to home owners about reducing fire insurance costs. He warns that extra charges for metal stove pipes and terra cotta flues raise premiums, and urges brick chimneys built from the ground up to cut losses, improve safety, and reduce premiums.
The prohibition bill passed through Victoria parliament last week as a government measure and is expected to be approved by voters in August or September. The law nonretroactivity begins July 1 1917, delaying the January 1 start. A compensation demand from liquor interests failed.
Professor L. C. Wright principal of Lynden High School has accepted the superintendency of Duvall schools in Washington and will leave Lynden. Prof. Wright and his wife have many friends here pleased by his advancement, according to the Blaine Journal.
Monday evening May 29 marks the final session of the Business Girls' Gymnasium Class. All members are urged to attend this closing meeting.
Lynden mayor announces strict enforcement of a city ordinance prohibiting cannons, guns, pistols, torpedoes and firecrackers. Violators face a ten dollar fine plus costs, with penalties extending to minors. The message emphasizes a quiet Independence Day period ahead.
Rural Route No 2 from Lynden is established with the Lynden Independent Telephone Company exchange going live. L. Judson injured his foot by a falling shingle and walks with a cane. Joe Runyah has pneumonia this week. Charles Philo’s birthday party was held Saturday evening with about thirty friends giving a photograph album as a present. The following teachers are approved for next year: Principal Sherman Baxter, Miles Minnielbrook, Sarah Jones, and Grace Goodell.
Lynden plans a two day memorial program for Decoration Day. Memorial services at the Methodist Church led by Rev. Paul Ashby with Women's Relief Corps and G A R members in attendance, followed by a parade from the G A R hall at 9 00. A second ceremony will be held at Jamieson’s Hall. Stores will close at noon to allow workers to participate.
County travelers from Oregon Washington and British Columbia meet in Bellingham on June 2 and 3. The Marietta road paving is nearly certain with Olympic Cement Co contributing 4500 toward costs. Samsus plans a cooperative cheese factory. Ferndale High School held a bicycle road race. Chris King fame sheriff suggestion approved by Everson South Bellingham Blaine Ferndale papers. Ferndale Record and the front Bellngham Sentinel joined last week. Lewis H Moore of Blaine named deputy bank examiner.
Under a lilac bower Mrs Eether Linnea Swenson and Fred F. Cole wed at the bride's parents' home north of Lynden. The ceremony coincides with Mr Swenson's 51st birthday and marks the couple's return trip to Puget Sound before settling on the Swenson place. Guests included Mr and Mrs C Swenson and many relatives.
A second shipment of 26 000 pounds part of the 181 600 pounds government order is being packed by Lynden Creamery Co. The first 10 000 pounds went out Friday. Butter was graded in first class shape by the U S inspector and arrived in Seattle with no perceptible leakage. other contractors faced leaking can problems.
Paul Ashby of Bellingham is visiting here this week. He is staying to tour local sites and meet residents during his cross town trip.
Ferndale items summarize travel to Anacortes visits and family gatherings. Guests include Mrs. Harry D Jackson and relatives of James Schell and other local residents. School lists close, Birch Bay picnic planned, and several residents relocate or attend events in Blaine Dillon and Everett.
Northwood residents visit Bellingham and Lynden for a baccalaureate service. Local families attend events including a funeral and a wedding. Decoration Day planned at Lakeside cemetery with sprayings singing and recitations at 2 PM.
County Agriculturist Patton notes 10 percent of cows in the Walla Walla Valley Association condemned as star boarders and sold for beef. Whitman County records show 61 of 302 cows on test produced over 40 pounds of butter fat in a month, up from last year, indicating herd standards are rising. Nine pure bred sires have been purchased by association members since November.
About forty members of the Ho land Choral society surprised their leader, Mr. Jerry Albers, at his home Thursday evening with a musical and literary program. He was presented a gold penknife as a token of appreciation for his services.
Everson notes show Olaf and Doreen Larson and daughters Lillien and Vivian traveling to Tacoma to visit friends Mrs. D Liberty and Marguerite Hickey of Bellingham visits this week. Mrs Hamilton surprised by several neighbors for birthday with luncheon. Local visits include McElmon of Bellingham, Beatta and Emma Winger hosting friends, SF Terry visiting Surge Narrows, Brewer and children visiting Kale family, Sheppard of Bellingham dining with Winemiller family, Dr Frankovic traveling to Minnesota for funeral, Hamilton visiting Laurel, Iversons on business trip to Bellingham, C Robinson at Kendal home. Lincoln and Harkness streets graded by county grader. Eighth grade graduation held with Vineta Du Vall, Alene Kale, Louise Jones, Oliver Ingersoll, Fred Rensinck and Carl Havbrok presenting entertainment.
Mr and Mrs S Elenbaas have relocated from Everson to Lynden, confirming a local residence change with updated mailing records and community ties.
Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tremain included Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Jones, Mrs. Mary Jones, Miss Alma Obersteiller, Baby Calvin Jones, and Richard, Esther and Marie Tremain.
The Rev. A. J. Brink departed Wednesday for Granum Alberta and plans to remain two weeks.
Lynden public schools end the term with exams picnics and closing ceremonies. High school graduates receive diplomas at the auditorium this evening with an inviting program and increased seating. Valedictorian Frances Knapp salutatorian Erocs ina Zweegman and other graduates listed attended a church service with remarks on life’s work.
Lynden High School schedules a Gulf of Georgia picnic for May 27 with 7 a m assembly at Blonden's. Seniors picnic at White Rock. alumni host seniors May 26 at the High School. Ancient History class recitation featured personifications and a Roman luncheon. Junior class banquet May 15 included speeches by Landaal Hathaway Rockey and others, plus a classroom scene.
H P Johnson sold a large cam of blacks Monday for use in the woods at Wickersham for 600 dollars. Mrs. Wm Rarick and Mrs O Wilecoxson called on Mrs Henry Pierce Thursday afternoon. Several residents visited relatives and friends around Wickersham Lynden and Northwood with various social visits noted.
The Reformed Church on Grover St reported this week that Rev. A. Klerk of Clymer New York could not accept the extended car offer.
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