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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
A crowded Lynden classifieds page lists sale and trade offers from Geo Bostwick and H E Stuart, rental for a five room house, farm for sale west of Lynden, theater notices for The Pride of Virginia at Jamieson’s Opera House, piano promotions by Knapp Bros, and various services from Swim and Aldrich and local doctors.
Last Friday evening about forty friends gathered at Mrs. Mary Jones's home where Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bergraff are staying to give them a pleasant surprise. Games and refreshments followed with a wedding cake cut. a ring was found in a cake piece and a cracker bowl plus a silverware set were presented by Rev. Wilder in short remarks.
A man long opposing fate and bad luck sees fortune change after investing in a mining stock. A million yields profits, he prospers, and he proclaims luck a myth while crediting brains.
Lynden notes report room improvements with sash curtains and a large pennant planned by H S girls. Students own three footballs and two basketballs while posts for baskets rise. Debates form, library material arrives from the University of Washington, and a Blaine game is scheduled with free admission funded by local business support.
A campaign moves Lynden stores to close at six in winter evenings. The plan aims to give clerks and other workers more rest while accepting a brief adjustment period for patrons.
Advertisement offering permanent agent positions with high earnings. Claims $36.00 or 400 percent profit, no experience needed, to sell catalog and samples for Frank W. Williams Company at 1214 W. Taylor St., Chicago Illinois.
Southeast area farmers report a band of chicken thieves taking large numbers of fowl. One rancher loses over fifty chickens in a single raid while others suffer similar losses. Ranchers threaten vigilante action and await more evidence to detain suspects at the county jail.
A Hallo'een party was held Saturday evening at the I. O. O. F. hall hosted by Miss Lena Daly and Miss Mattie Steinhauer. A fine time prevailed and refreshments were served at midnight with a crowd of young ladies and gentlemen in attendance.
A large Grange attendance Tuesday evening enjoyed a full program. A question box invites member questions, followed by supper. George Erz sparked talk about a pump, and B. Oltman of Greenwood was initiated, adding to the entertainment.
Goodman Hamre mangled his left forearm on a shingle saw at the Buffalo shin gle mill. A dog on the machine grabbed his sleeve and drew his arm into the saw after he tripped the carriage. He will likely keep the arm if no complications arise. Dr. Howe dressed the wound.
Charles McKettrick, day engineer at the electric light plant, was killed by a live 2300 volt short circuit while fixing a belt for the dynamo. He leaves a wife and two children. Born 1876 in New Brunswick, he later moved to Omaha and edited Lynden Sun before his death. Funeral held Sunday. remains shipped to Grand Island, Nebraska.
Mrs. B. W. Loring and Mrs. M. B. Williams entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Loring home. A group of ladies attended Five Hundred including Mesdames W. H. Waples A. R. Hay Marion Biehler D. L. Beckes D. Mulder Ed. Knapp J. C. Beach George Cole and G. C. Garman.
Miss Vera Robinson hosted a Halloween party with aid from Esther Axland Elizabeth Anderson and Gertrude Pearson for High School and Greenwood friends. Guests arrived after eight and greeted a fortune teller Madame Nun Cents then enjoyed games and refreshments before departing with wishes for more events.
Advertised letters mail for Bowles Mrs Louis Bartle Mrs J R Bingham Miss Norma Cook Miss Ivy Ehlers Fred Slice Euloe Moore Charley Montgomery Tom remain unclaimed in this office. If not called for in 30 days they will be sent to the dead letter office.
Last Friday evening three Indians named Mack Joe Dick Harry and George James after a night of drinking with O be joyful caused a disturbance in the streets. Marshal Bailey placed them in the cooler to sober up.
Rubinstein denounced marriage among musicians and lamented on his Russian pupils before dying. He quipped that every one is married and spoiled for art life, questioning what their studies were for. The London Musical World notes the question of why great lady composers are scarce.
A Kansas City News snippet shows a girl seeking an invitation to the theater and Mr. Grouch replying he is not among the good people in town. The exchange reflects social banter in a local scene with a hint of humor.
Republicans sweep the ticket with Taft earning 29 electoral votes and nationwide gains since 1904. Kinsey wins easily for first district commissioner and Van Zandt secures the sheriff post by about 100 votes.
The article states that Frank Bixby will succeed Judge Kellogg for the short term of office ending Jan. 1. It notes Kellogg’s current term expires Nov. 3 and that Bixby has about thirty votes, making his election essentially assured.
A note asks to return a work titled Mary Tips by Dix to the library at the post office as soon as possible. The plea seeks prompt action from readers with the Lost-Finden contact.
J M Smith reports a lost chain item between T H Smith's place and their own along the double ditch road. The item is a short two-hook loggia chain and remains unfound.
F. P. Marsh has bought an interest in Thompson and Son's blacksmith shop. Marsh formerly owned the shop and many old friends will be glad to see him back at the old stand.
Classified brief notes a baby waker item for sale in good condition with a contact line to call at the office.
Incomplete transcription presents fragmented phrases with garbled letters and stray punctuation. No clear event, names, or locations are recoverable to form a coherent news item or identify subjects and actions.
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