Lynden district preps for close of primary campaign
As the primary election nears, Lynden residents hear chatter on candidates Hart, Hartley and Coman for governor while Gellatly, Judge Black and others draw support. Local figures such as Coyle, Brown, Whipple, Anderson, Robinson, Olin, Callahan and Bixby are profiled with campaigns centered in Lynden and surrounding counties.
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Lynden
Hart
Hartley
Coman
Gellatly
Wenatchee
Brown
Hardin
W. P. Brown
Pemberton
County Valuations Show Big Increases in 1920
Whatcom County's total assessed valuation for 1920 reaches 31 242 377 including real estate and personal property excluding railroads and telegraphs. The rise stems from a 50 percent assessment basis under a new law, boosting totals by more than 33 percent from 1919. Personal property totals and various class valuations such as automobiles poultry dairy cattle and household goods show sizable gains across multiple categories.
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Whatcom County
Lynden Christian School Opens With 152 Pupils
Lynden Christian School opened Wednesday morning with 152 pupils. Principal George Rammerman teaches grades six to eight, Miss Jennie Haveman handles grades four and five, Miss Matilda De Valois teaches grades two and three, and Miss Emma Zylstra leads first grade as the new term begins.
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Lynden Christian School
George Rammerman
Jennie Haveman
Matilda de Valois
Emma Zylstra
Lynden Population Grows by 96 in Census Report
The Federal Census Bureau lists Lynden population at 1,244, up 96 from 1,148 in 1910, with Lynden as the county’s largest city on January 1. The Lynden Egg Receiving Station handles about 200 cases weekly, 72,000 eggs, serving Lynden and nearby towns, and plans to ship a carload to the east, boosting local profits.
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Lynden Lynden Station
FTS
Lynden
Feder
Washington
County Poultryman’s Association
Everson
Clearbrook
Ferndale
J. W. Keidel
Blaine
H. J. Smith
Lynden Poultrymen
Lynden Schools Open With Record Enrollment
Lynden schools report record enrollments with 175 applicants to the high school and 292 to the grade school. The Lynden High School welcomed 76 freshmen in the largest class yet, filling the assembly room and prompting an extra row of seats. Grade levels show crowded conditions and a second primary teacher will be hired for lower grades.
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Lynden
Lynden High School
Methodists Hold Last Service of Conference Year
The closing services at the Methodist Church are set for Sunday with Rev. W. O. Benadom preaching at 11 am and Dr. J. M. Canse district superintendent preaching at 8 pm. Music forms the evening half hour. The annual conference is scheduled for Sep. 8 at Olympia with Bishop W. O. Shepard presiding. Rev. Benadom was unanimously invited to return to Lyndon for a fourth year.
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W. O. Benadom
J. M. Canse
Olympia
W. O. Shepard
Lynden Stores to Close Monday Labor Day
Many Lynden shops including the bank and all grocery stores will be closed all day Monday in observance of Labor Day following the usual custom.
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Lynden
Bank
Walter Bradley Loses Car in Blaze on Blaine-Sumas Road
Walter Bradley's red Grant Six automobile was totally destroyed by fire Monday night on the Blaine Sumas road about 10 miles from Van Buren. The blaze started when the engine back-fired and Bradley lacked a fire extinguisher. Nearby residents witnessed the incident as Bradleys car burned.
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Walter Bradley
Blaine-Su‘mas Road
van Buren
Bradley
Four and a half acre Lynden field yields record raspberries
Raspberries from a 4.5 acre Lynden district field on the H. V. Brokaw farm produced 6693 dollars in fruit this season. Lynden Cannery handled the berries, delivering 33466 pounds to date. Manager Hill plans to expand the patch and aims to beat the 1920 record next season.
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Lynden
H. V. Brokaw
Hill
Brokaw Farm
Northwood Community Notes and Upcoming Events
Northwood residents plan apple picking trip to Wenatchee this fall. A teachers reception was held for Northwood school staff with many parents and children attending. The Northwood Grange schedules a basket social and dance on September 11 to benefit the Grange. Local residents visit relatives in Skagit County and Lynden, with several staying for the week. Multiple families host guests from Bellingham Lakeside and Raymond. A local teacher Edna Bradley will teach at Silver Lake and supervise penmanship.
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Northwood School
Northwood Grange
Grange
LeRoy Taylor
Skagit County
Freda Arbuckle
Elizabeth Thomas
Walter Crabtree
Ten Mile
Herman Harvey
C. W. Riddle
Lynden
Nettie Harvey
Viola Gustin
Whatcom County
Cornwall Park
Will R. Mack, Jr
Bellingham
George Gustin
Harold Camp
Dorothy
Lakeside
Jacobs
Mamie Jacobs
Dorothy Noordeloos
A. E. Knittle
E. A. Knittle
Charles Gehrman
Raymond
Wash
Gehrman
Mr. Knittle
Edna Bradley
Silver Lake
Cowlitz Co
Harold
Rex Marchant
Seattle
Howard Worthen
Marjory
Kendall
George Whipple
Dairymen Inspect New Lynden Plant Construction Nears Finish
Nearly four hundred Whatcom County farmers gathered in Lynden to inspect the new powdered milk plant buildings. The County Dairymen’s Association board approved the power plant financing as satisfactory. The plant footprint includes a towering 100 foot stack, a two story factory and warehouse, a 32 by 60 office building, and a future operation after four weeks of machinery installation. The project costs include about $38,000 for power plant and factory work and $12,000 for changes to the old creamery.
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Whatcom County
Lynden
Board of Directory
The
County Dairymen's Association
J. H. Owley
Creamery
de Laval
Hawley's Hall
John Kill
Skagit County Dairymen's Assication
J. A. Scollard
State Association
Mr. Scollard
Albers Brothers
United Dairy Association
North Dakota Man to Speak on Conditions in State
A North Dakota resident, A C Lee, will speak in Lynden Saturday evening on Front Street about conditions in North Dakota. He will explain how the Non-Partisan League works, discuss measures it has put in effect, and share results while answering questions. No admission is charged.
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Olin
Callahan Harry Olin
Nooksack
al Callahan
Bellingham
Callahan
Frank Bixby
France
A.C. Lee
North Dakota
Lynden
Front Street
Lee
Lynden's Memorial Park Fund Drive Near Goal
Lynden residents push to raise 3000 for Lynden's Memorial Park with 1200 left to collect for an eight acre tract on Fishtrap Creek. Committees led by M Vander Griend and others coordinate city and country district canvassing to fund roads
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Lynden
M. Vander Griend
A. Te Selle
R. L. Averill
Jack Kauffman
A. A. Bauman
Herman Elenbaas
T. R. Burns
Bauman Sells Front Street Buildings To New Owners
William A. Bauman sold two Miller Buildings on Front Street this week. Nick Boerhave bought the egg and produce quarters, and Andy Linden of Seattle bought the Baldwin pool hall building. Boerhave plans to move and remodel, while Linden may open a second hand furniture store.
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William A. Bauman
Front Street
Nick Boerhave
Bauman
Egg and Produce
Andy Linden
Seattle
Baldwin Pool Hall
Boerhave
Lynden Woodmen to Compete at Big Labor Day Picnic
Lynden M W A members will join the Pioneer Picnic Grounds in Ferndale for Labor Day events. They enter tug of war with Bellingham Woodmen baseball log sawing and pie eating contests. A Blaine Fern dale tug of war with a 300 dollar side bet highlights the day. Schirrmann orchestra will perform at the evening dance and lunch is served at cost. Lynden residents are invited to attend.
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Pioneer
Ferndale
Bellingham Woodmen
Blaine
Schirrmann
Woodmen
Lynden
Knapp Returns From Seattle Visit With Teaching Plans
After a week in Seattle Bradford Knapp returned to Lynden Tuesday night by auto. He was accompanied by Miss Frances Knapp and Miss Maud Tachel who have been taking summer courses at the University. Miss Knapp will teach Spanish French and Latin at the high school and Miss Tachel will be an instructor in music and physical culture.
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Seattle
Bradford Knapp
Lynden
Frances Knapp
Maud Tachel
Miss Knapp
Miss Tachel
Study Club Meets After Summer Vacation
The Study Club held its first meeting after summer vacation at Mrs. S H Lewis's home. Reports from Mrs. B V Mounter covered the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The Camp Fire Girls plan a bake sale at Farmers Mercantile Co. on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Burney Bajema welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday morning.
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Study Club
S H. Lewis
B. V. Mounter
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Farmers Mercantile Company
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Everett
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Lister
Tribune
William J. Coyle
Coyle
G. H. Whipple
Whipple
John C. Anderson
Board of County Commissioners
Anderson
Ethel Everett Munn
L. E. Robinson
Conrad Axling
Robinson
Federal Bureau
Jaine
Sumas
Carload
Sembly Room
Methodists
Mrs. Charles Campbell
Dundee
Oregon
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs
F. E. Daniels
Harry Fountain
Salem
Eugene
Elzie Tremain
Tacoma
Joe Elenbaas
St. Luke’s Hospital
Brokaw Patch
Northwood
Dewey Friend
Charles Burnham
Coun
Smith
Andrew Hoytema
Barger Kadin
Thomas Tyler
Maple Falls
Glacier
Marrot
Grandma Strong
Cy Holmes
Fred Ehlers
Jacobs Home
Lynden’s Park
Vas
Louisa Scofield
Linden
Lynden Woodmen
Lynden M. W. A
Jessie Straks
Ralph B. le Cocq
Bellingham Normal
Hilda Straks
Glendale
Roy Mutchler
St. Joseph's Hospital
Peter den Adel
St. Joseph’s Hospital
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