Lynden Graduation Week Sets Commencement Events
Lynden prepares for the first four year school course graduates with a week of commencement activities. Rev J M Wilder delivers the baccalaureate sermon. Juniors host a reception while class day and commencement exercises follow at Jamie son s Opera House with diplomas, music and readings by Lynden Glee Club and the Ladies Chorus.
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Lynden
Jamieson
J. M. Wilder Peres
Glee Club
Cca
Elmer L. Cave
Ladies Chorus of Education
Wilder
Amiegon
Opera House
Vera Robinson
Mamie Ai
Lynden Glee Club
Elizabeth Ryan
Jane Addams
Chicago
Ruth Frasier
Roy Clark
Dace Vasss
D. Mulder
Teeer Olive Reid
Clarence Vander Griend
Mamie Weelhouse
Bessie Taylor
Conservation of the
Crete
Winifred Ireland
Gertrude Barnhart
Memoir of McCormick Photo Fumble in Tacoma Race
A Tacoma journalist recalls arranging a feature on former U S Senate candidate R L McCormick amid a tense local campaign. A windy day, a quick snap, and a missing development left only McCormick’s whiskers captured on film while a society photographer’s shot failed.
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Tacoma
R. L. McCormick
U. S. Senate
George P. Wright
McCormck
Albert Johnson
The
News
Dan
McCormick
North End
Johnson
Roy Knapp
Roy
Candidate George H Butters Declares County Commissioner Bid
In this issue the announcement states George H Butters is a candidate for county commissioner. The notice appears among other political items and public notices.
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Matters
Dr Howe Sells Lynden Practice to Dr Mounter
Dr Howe has sold his Lynden location to Dr B V Mounter who will take possession of offices over Lynden State Bank June 1. Howe plans a short rest then postgraduate study in Chicago or Philadelphia before returning to Whatcom County. Mounter recently graduated and moved to Lynden with his wife to make Lynden his home.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Whatcom County
Lynden
Remarkable Maple Leaves Spark Reader Questions
A Tribune note reports unusually large maple leaves observed during the season. An eastern visitor sparked measurements, with several leaves exceeding a foot in span and one 16 inch leaf highlighted by the foreman. The paper offers to mail a leaf to skeptics to prove the claim.
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Tribune
A Humorous Look at Royal Life and Wives
The piece pokes at kings and marriage by recounting George V and Mary Seymour with comic tone. It recalls royal marriages, mistresses, and the queen’s supposed firm handling, then shifts to a personal vignette about domestic life and keeping secrets from the public.
Memorial Sermon and Memorial Day Ceremonies
Memorial Sermon at 11 o clock Sunday in M E Church led by Rev Wilder. Assembly at G A R Hall followed by Memorial Day events starting 9 a m with march to Cemetery escorted by marching school children. At 10 a m decoration of Soldiers Graves and later ceremonies at reck bridge honoring Sailor Heroes led by W R C and G A R with children.
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M. E Church
Wilder
G. A. R. Hall
G.A. R
Reck Bridge
W.R.C
Lynden Boys to Run Relay From Bellingham to Lynden
Lynden plans a morning relay from Bellingham to Lynden Saturday starting at 8 o'clock from Dick and Holly street in Bellingham. Each boy runs a half mile and top practice times suggest a record run toward the 80 minute Bellingham mark. Runners expect arrival near 9 10 and greetings planned in Lynden.
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Lynden
Bellingham
Holly Street
John Storrey
Sam Palmer Sells Overlands in Lynden Area Strong Vehicle Demand
Sam Palmer reports solid sales with Overlands dominating Lynden and vicinity sales, Ford models and Overlands together constituting four fifths of the total. The market shows clear preference for these brands in the local auto trade.
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Sam Palmer
Lynden and
Vicinity
Elmer Harrison and Son Travel West Seek R W Green
Elmer C Harrison and his Milford Iowa son, while traveling in the west, called upon R W Green, an elf acquaintance, yesterday.
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Elmer C. Harrison
Milford
Iowa
West
R. W. Green
Yester
One Jersey Cow Earns Over Two Hundred A Year
George H. Butters of Ten Mile keeps ten Jersey cows and recently refused a $1,000 herd offer. He tested a single cow from Nov 28 to Dec 3, yielding 918 pounds milk in 28 days at 5.3 percent, projected 4,700 pounds by month end with improving tests. Butter fat totals 298 pounds at 87 cents per pound, about $110 for six months.
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George H. Butters
Ten Mile
the Tribune
Funeral for Mrs Pyatt in Woodlawn after sudden death
Mrs Henry Pyatt of Woodlawn died suddenly of apoplexy at a nephew's home near Custer while attending a wedding. Funeral services are at Woodlawn this afternoon with Rev Clos officiating and burial in Lynden Cemetery. She leaves a husband eight children five brothers and one sister. Also noted are local baseball results and a property sale near Lynden.
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Henry Pyatt
Woodlawn
Custer
Clos
Ferndale
Lynden
Ferguson Goes North Start of Everson and Bellingham trio
W R Ferguson and Ernest Gillenspitz with Mr Shumway of Everson and Mr Ivenson of Bellingham begin a journey north with a young man unnamed in the report.
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W. R. Ferguson
Ernest Gillenspitz
Mr. Shumway
Everson
Mr. Ivenson
Bellingham
Hikers Seek New Land After Pack Train Trek to Fort George
A party led from Lynden progressed to Sumas for pack animal inspection and skirted by Canadian Pacific before a 200 mile hike into Fort George country in Canada. They plan to secure land in the new region. Bellingham Sunday visitors included Crete Topping May Wilder Merth Baldwin Ray Seade and many others.
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Fort George
Canada
Tribune
Lynden
Sumas
Canadian Pacific
Bellingham
Crete Topping
May Wilder
Merth Baldwin
Ray Seade
Brown
Rittenberg
N. Boerhave
Hazel Powell
Kelley
Clyde
McVey
J. Borehave
Shinn
Neal Shinn
Seth
Sutley
Allie Shinn
Geo. Boswick
Charley Galbraith
Is He A Candidate For Prosecuting Attorney
Frank W. Bixby of Lynden, who ran for Prosecuting Attorney two years ago, is urged by friends across the district to run again. He is an experienced attorney with strong local support and may be considered for outside replacement. In response he says it is too early to decide, noting prior offers and possible nomination if support had been available.
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Frank W. Bixby
Lynden
Bixby
Bellingham
Maple Falls
the Tribune
Justin
Mar
Freret
Zeneth
Halley
Nocksack Rejects Fourth Celebration Plans
The Lynden Tribune note quotes Nocksack denying any Fourth of July celebration, stating intent to head to Lynden. The excerpt also mentions local town mood under a bright comet and comments by Evelyn Scrimger, Chap Beyes, and Ruby McKay serving cream and drinks at Blonden's.
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Ruby McKay
Blonden’s
Halley’s Comet Recalled In Humble Local Column
The piece recalls ancient and dubious claims about a great comet seen by a 144 year BCE observer Justin and a later sighting by Freret. It quips that Halley’s Comet is a “baby” compared to those legends, and ends with a local notice about Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Le Gompte and a boy.
Sunday crowds hear Rev. Billy Sunday in Lynden
More than 1000 attended the Lynden gathering with about 400 inside the crowded opera house. A free will offering exceeded $44 for Sunday, who refused to speak at the Methodist church and delivered a sermon echoing familiar themes with local illustrations.
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Lynden
Billy
Race
Sunday
J. W. Wilmore
Bellingham
Heaven
Mr. Sunday
Lynden teachers surprise Mr and Mrs French with visit
The Lynden school faculty surprised Mr and Mrs French Tuesday night at home after delaying arrival. Host Mr Wright chatted about the year ahead and Halley’s comet before the belated teachers appeared on the street bearing a cut glass pitcher as a token of esteem.
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Lynden School
Halley
Howangti
China
Wright
Close Game of Ball Between Lynden and Everson
Lynden hosted Everson in a twelve inning baseball contest last Sunday that ended 3 to 4 in favor of Everson. Lone Lyn den rooters attended. Billy Meyer suffered a severe finger injury in the last inning while attempting to catch a ball. Fred Fischer and family from Amhurst Nebraska arrived in Lynden and are staying with the Storrey family while locating a 40 acre Lynden area farm.
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Lynden
Nooksack
Everson
Lynden Rooters
Billy Meyer
Fred Fischer
Amhurst
Neb
Mr. Fischer
Jhon Storrey
Storrey
Fischer
Mr Storrey
Fisher from Amherst Visits Sister-in-law Storrey
F Fisher of Amherst Nebraska arrived Tuesday evening to visit his sister-in-law Mrs John Storrey.
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F. Fisher
Amherst
Nebraska
John Storrey
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Leo Mayskins
Oak Harbor Whidbey Island
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Lynden the Beautiful
England
George V
George
Mary Seymour
Malta
Grandma
Mery
Teck
Cartain
Navy
Jamieson’s Hall
J. H. Lehring
Walter Fulcher
H. van Gelder
Niagara Falls
Mr. van Gelder
New York City
Kleine, North Hoorn
Netherlands
Gale
Ed Edson
B. Collins
Ferguson
Mr. Cloud
Lynden Tribune
Nocksack
Evelyn Scrimger
Chap Beyes
iMre
Jacob le Gompte
Opera
Mrs. French
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