Loyal officer Nolan dies aboard ship after decades of service
In a quiet end Nolan, loyal to the flag, dies after years of confinement and longing for home. Danforth recalls their voyage and Nolan’s plea to remember country and family, while a final letter from the Levant reports his peaceful passing and a wish to be buried at sea.
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Cape Palas
Cape Palmas
New Orleans
Rio Janeiro
Palmas
Vaughan
Nolan
Moon
White
St. Thomas Harbor
Washington
Heaven and Earth
Department
Burr
Mediterranean
Danforth
Levant
United States
America
Ingham
Mr. Nolan
Texas
California
Oregon
Chesapeake
Barron
Barr
Colleges
West Point
Naval School
Robinson Crusoe
Old Abe
Benjamin Lincoln
General Lincoln
Episcopal Collect
Order of Cincinnati
Fort Adams
Orleans
Memory of Lynden Fire and Memorial Day Quiet Observed
The Lynden community reflects on Memorial Day with picnics while moss removal and lawn care occupy others. Firefighters Ike Elenbaas and Vic Bussard helped extinguish a blaze at Elder and Pace, with 1,381 residents and kids aiding in the effort. Local business figures like Charlie True and Ed Gerlach report steady activity in farming and supplies.
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Lynden
Ike Elenbaas
Vic Bussard
Messrs
Wampler
Bailey
Tebrink
Wiese
Warlow
Gilbert
Kids and Hounds
Runting Sheep Run By Misguided Sailor Joke
A large Australian sheep ranch manager hires a discharged sailor to keep a flock on the run. The sailor chases sheep through bush fencing and runs until exhausted, ending with the flock scattered and the man collapsed, saying he did his best to keep them on the run.
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St. Louis Republic
Memorial Day Patriotism Program Observed in Lynden
Memorial day observed in Lynden with a fine patriotic program at Jamiesons Hall in the afternoon. A. J. Craven of Bellingham delivered a splendid patriotic address. The program included band numbers, recitations, solos, a drill by sixteen girls with Courtney White as Uncle Sam, and a benediction by Rev. Davies.
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Lynden
Jamieson's Hall
A. J. Craven
Bellingham
Star Spangled Banner
P. H. Davies
Alberta le Compte
Marian Bay
Courtney White
Uncle Sam
National Airs
Ila Williams
Nellie Cole
Andres
Rev. Davies
Chaco Indians of Brazil and The South American Ostrich
The Chaco region in Brazil hosts resilient Indians who long resisted white encroachment. The area is home to the rhea, the South American ostrich, prized by hunters for plumes, flesh, and eggs. Explorers found a nest with thirty seven eggs feeding a hungry family.
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Chaco
Notice to Lynden Telephone Users
In order to move our switchboard local service will be temporarily disconnected from 10 p m Saturday until some time Sunday. Connection with Bellingham and other points in the county may be obtained at the central office. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company.
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Bellingham
Farmers Mutual Telephone
Bids Wanted for School District Two Outhouses
Bids are invited for the construction of two outhouses for School District No. 84. Plans and specifications are available at the clerk of the board’s office. Bid submissions due by 2 pm June 15, 1917, with work to be completed by August 15, 1917. The board may reject any or all bids. A B Colyer, Clerk of Board.
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A. B. Colyer
Wickersham Plans Big Patriotic Fair July 3–4
The town of Wickersham hosts a two day patriotic fair with outdoor sports prizes indoors for fancy work and cooking exhibits. A new 1917 automobile will be given away and tickets are one dollar at City Drug Store. Write R C Beck for prize contest details.
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Wickersham
R. C. Beck
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Philip Nolan
Army of the
Hoard
Tribune
Che Lynden Gimlet
Harry Elder
Frank Pace
Elzo Gelms
Gelms
Charlie True
Lynden Cooperative Company
Ed Gerlach
Whatcom County
Ernie Jacobs
Bill Bauman
Hank Haveman
Charlie Philo
Tremain’s
Charles Kamm
Kamm
Bill Meurer
Lew Reed
U. S
Custer
Ferndale
the Tribune
Berkshire
James Gibson
Eastsound
Wash
FORD
Star Mercantile Company
Chas
H. Lucas
Everson
DE Grondwet
DE Laval
Star Mercantile
The
Bierlink Brothers
Vanderyacht
Island Grover
B. de Hoog
E. R. Tremain
Joe Valade
Blaine R
Old Buffalo Mill
Deming
Joe Mitchell
W. M. Loucks
E. C
8. Scott
Grover
J. D. Serimnger
Henry Bierlink
J. W. Tremain, Jr
C. L. Favor
Lee Dykes
Blaine
M. Vander Griend
Charles Reo
D. Vander Griend
van Kirk
Box
B. C. Crabtree
Oertel Bros
City Drug Store
Lynden, Wash
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