Lynden Council Proposes 1923 Budget Cut and Hearing
Lynden Washington city council outlines a 1923 city expense estimate totaling 16 690 dollars with 10 490 dollars to be raised by taxation a public hearing is set for Monday October 2. The notice lists department allocations for general government health fire police highway water parks library and more.
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Lynden
Washington
Highway Department
Water Department
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Ecceee
Park Department
R. B. LE Cocq
Amphictyon Club Hosts Pleasant Friday Gathering
Amphictyon club members were entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Hawley. Alyce Haveman left last week for Klamath to teach this year. The B J Landaal family moved from Greenwood to Bellingham, with the I G Neevil family set to occupy the Landaal residence.
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Frank Hawley
Alyce Haveman
Klamath
Kamm Brothers Visit Seattle Tacoma Parents This Weekend
Visit by Edward Kamm of Seattle and Charles Kamm of Tacoma to their grandparents in town spanned the weekend, as family gathered for a brief reunion and shared moments at home.
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Edward Kamm
Seattle
Charles Kamm
Tacoma
Hovinga installs electric lights at 8rd Street home
Gets Electric Lights John Hovinga plans electric lighting for his residence on 8rd Street. Christian Endeavor Society at First Reformed Church on Grover Street held a Tuesday party. Mrs. W H Cole returns from Tacoma and Detroit trip. Grace Brown employed at Ellwyn Cafe. Charles and Edward LeCocq depart for South Dakota to attend State University this year.
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John Hovinga
Oto
South Dakota
Charles
Edward LeCocq
The
State University
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Reformed Church
Grover Street
Pears piled high at Lynden Cannery bound for London
Lynden Cannery faces a bumper pear crop with forty tons on the floor awaiting packing. The abundant fruit could supply a London bound line if time allowed, signaling a strong harvest season for the pear crop.
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Lynden Cannery
Lynden
London
Whatcom County Promises Split County Fair Support
The Whatcom County fair is set for September in Lynden with strong backing from towns including Bellingham. Secretary C B Bay urges early entries on Monday September 25 to improve the exhibit layout and crowd response. Livestock must arrive by Tuesday evening. other entries two days before. The aim is to create the largest and best fair in the Northwest.
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Whatcom County
Lynden
Bellingham
C. B. Bay
Dr and Mrs Mulder Drive to California
Dr and Mrs D Mulder left Sunday morning by motor for Los Angeles where they will visit for a time. Dr Mulder will undertake practical work there and upon returning to Lynden will resume his medical practice as a physician.
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D. Mulder
Los Angeles
Klatawas Entertain Former Members Dinner Honored Guests
The Klatawa club hosted a 7 o'clock dinner at Miss Martha Knittle's home last Wednesday honoring Mrs. Agnes Hadley and Mrs. Marie Raft. Attendees included Alma Ecker Nellie Ecker Ada Alexander Ada Baldwin Edith Jacobson Viola Gosch Lucille Ecker and the honored guests. Officers were elected with Ada Alexander as President Ada Baldwin as Secretary and Treasurer and Martha Knittle as Press Correspondent.
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Klatawa Club
Martha Knittle
Agnes Hadley
Marie Raft
Alma
Nellie Ecker
Ada Alexander
Ada Baldwin
Edith Jacobson
Viola Gosch
Lucille Ecker
Father of Carl Fredrickson undergoes operation
Carl Fredrickson's father underwent an operation at St Luke's Hospital in Bellingham on Tuesday morning.
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Fredrickson
Carl Fredrickson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bellingham
Le Compte Family Returns From Michigan Visit
Mr and Mrs Will Le Compte and their little son Marion returned Friday from Michigan where they had been visiting for the past month.
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Michigan
Will le Compte
Marion
Return of Nurse Miss Henrietta Bronsema Homeward From California
Miss Henrietta Bronsema returns to her home last week from California where she completed a special nurses training course. She is a graduate of St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham.
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California
Henrietta Bronsema
Bronsema
St. Luke's Hospital
Bellingham
Birthday Celebrations Honor Tremains and Friends
Mr and Mrs Elzie Tremain hosted last Thursday night for birthday anniversaries of Mrs J W Tremain Roy Mutchler and Ben Oltman. Guests included J W Tremain Roy and Ben Mutchler Elmer Wund Glen Lund Beernink and family plus the Tremains and Fritz Lund and Tremains. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Elzie Tremain
J. W. Tremain
Roy Mutchlier
Ben Oltman
Roy Mutchler
Herb Fritz
Elmer Wund
Glen
G. Lund
Harry Beernink
Lowell
Ray
Florine Tremain
Lynden Cannery Urges Sour Cherry Planting
Lynden Cannery manager C. M. Creamer urges farmers to plant Montmorency sour cherry trees, citing strong demand, stable prices, and early bearing. Trees are scarce, so orders should be sent now for bulk purchase. The cannery staff handles beans and pears, with 80 tons of pears on hand and heavy bean receipts.
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Lynden
C. M. Creamer
Lynden Cannery
Mr. Creamer
Montmorency
Creamer
Miss Gunhild Howen and Frank Hatley Wed
Miss Gunhild M Howen of Lawrence and Mr Frank Hatley were married Wednesday at 11 am at the bride’s parents home in Lawrence. Attendants were Miss Gertrude Howen and Fred Hatley. The couple plan a motor trip and to reside in Bellingham this winter to attend the Normal school.
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Gunhild M. Howen
Lawrence
Frank Hatley
Gertrude Howen
Fred Hatley
Lynden American Legion Post Sets New Meeting Nights
Lynden Post No 99 votes to meet the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R Hall. John Van Wyhe becomes Post Adjutant after Donald H Campbell moves to Blaine. Ralph Baldwin reports on the Wenatchee State Convention and a Field Piece Committee is appointed to discuss the Lynden Memorial Park piece with city officials.
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Lynden Post No
G. A. R. Hall
John van Wyhe
Donald H. Campbell
Blaine
Ralph Baldwin
Wenatchee
Lynden
Edson
Baldwin
Olive Street
Lynden Memorial Park
Bechtel
Neidhart
Pyeatt
Miss Mabel Plank Teaches in Charleston and Local News
Miss Mabel Plank leaves Wiser Lake to teach in Charleston Washington. Wiser Lake school opens with Mrs. Ebright as teacher. Beatrice Dahlqurst heads to Bremerton for next year. Temperance program held in North Bellingham with local participants. Susie B Hickey and Alva Sooter wed at Lynden Methodist Church. Clarence Constant attends Hickey Sooter wedding. Charlie Bartlett visits Lynden Nessen home.
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Mabel Plank
A. W. Frost
Charleston
Washington
Wiser Lake
Ebright
Beatrice Dahlqurst
Bremerton
Wiser Lake Temperance Society
North Bellingham
Laurel
George Rosenhall
Charles Bartlett
Sweitzer
Wm. Dorr
Phillip
Priscilla Dorr
Ellen Burgess
Susie B. Hickey
Alva ® Sooter
Methodist Church
Lynden
Sooter
Meridian High School
Clarence Constant
Miss Hickey
Charlies Bartlett
Nessen
Lynden schools enroll 476 in opening week
Lynden public schools opened with 476 total registrations, 801 in grades, and 178 in the high school. First grade enrollment was 46 and second grade 48, with a new teacher Nell Bromley handling first and second grades. Linda Koch, fifth grade, will also assist fourth grade where 47 were enrolled. High school officers were elected with a full slate for Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman classes.
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Lynden
Nell Bromley
Linda Koch
Cornie Lindhout
Lottie Richbaw
Leo Jensen
Minnie Albers
Agnes Gale
Karlma Rusco
Margaret Boerhave
Clifton Axling
Dale Henry
Neal Worthen
Margaret Shagren
Verna Alexander
Roland Shagren
Freda Kliocke
It Pays to Buy in Lynden Contest Winners Named
The Lynden Tribune highlights a missing word contest with prize winners Ada Berkes Curtis B Lay Jr C Van Wyk Edwin Benson and Eldon Shoop. Winners praise local shopping supporting town taxes and community growth with lower prices better service and trusted merchants.
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Lynden
the Tribune
Ada Berkes
Curtis B. Lay, Jrr
C. van Wyk
Edwin Benson
Eldon Shoop
Curtis B. Bay, Jr
Co. van Wyk
Couple United In Sioux City Marriage Return To Lynden
Mr. P. Dykstra recently left for Sioux City where he met Mrs. H. P. De Jong. They were married there and plan to return to Lynden to establish their home.
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Sioux City
P. Dykstra
H. P. de Jong
Lynden
Entertains Music Pupils At Front Street Home
Miss Ruth Handy delighted her music pupils with a Saturday afternoon session at her Front Street home. Dainty refreshments were served and the gathering carried a warm, cordial note.
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Ruth Handy
Front St
Start of Wall Work Centers at First Christian Reformed
The Young Men's Society and the Girls' Society of the First Christian Reformed church resume activities. The initial union inspirational meeting is scheduled for Friday September 15 at the church consistory.
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Young Men's Society
Girls’ Society
First Christian Reformed Church
Mrs Valentgood and Daughter Visit L Koole Home
Mrs Valentgood and her young daughter Elizabeth of Bellingham are guests at the L Koole residence this week, sharing time with family and enjoying hospitality.
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R. Valentgood
Elizabeth of
Bellingham
L. Koole Home
Local Social Notes From Town and Nearby
Mr and Mrs A E Rusco spent a few days this week in Vancouver Mr and Mrs Van Sticht and daughter of Everett were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H Eoert Dr Wilbur returned this week from his visit in the Mt Baker district Miss Elsie Worthen returned Tuesday to Cheney where she will teach again The Home Guards met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs J W Stearns Mrs D J De Hoogh is ill.
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A. E. Rusco
Vancouver
Mrs. van Sticht
Everett
Mrs
H. Eoert
Wilbur
Mt. Baker District
Elsie Worthen
Cheney
J. W. Stearns
Urge Support for Dry Law At Lynden Rally
Lynden’s temperance group urged strict enforcement of the Volstead Act at a Tuesday election rally. Sheriff and county officers were charged with neglect, and Marshal Jake Le Compte disclosed a $4000 weekly bribe offer to run liquor through Lynden. Speakers included Rev. Baker Joling Stearns Edson Grimes and others with local candidates tied to county engineer Fred McElmon and commissioner R. W. Mize.
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Lynden W. C. T. U
Whatcom
Jake le Compte
Lynden
Henry Shagren
Charles Baker
Edward Joling
J. W. Stearns
E. Edson
E. O. Grimes
Marshal le Compte
L. A. Jones
Conrad Axling
W. H
Miss Susie Hickey Weds Alva Sooter at Methodist Church
Miss Susie Ina Hickey and Alvah Sooter married Friday night at eight thirty in the Methodist church with Rev. E O Grimes officiating. The ceremony featured Rita Jamieson singing I Love You Truly and Lohengrin’s Wedding March played by Bernice Craig. The couple will reside at Ten Mile with Mrs Sooter a Ten Mile teacher and Mr Sooter who lives there.
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Susie Ina B. Hickey
Alvah Sooter
Methodist Church
E. O. Grimes
Rita Jamieson
Lohengrin
Bernice Craig
Madeline Temple
Lois Whited
Mertha Bostwick
Mildred Fountain
Lottie Richbaw
Loren Bostwick
Grace Grimes
Hazel Dell Hickey
Epworth League
Sooter
Laurel High School
Bellingham Normal
Ten Mile
Mrs. Sooter
Family trip to Yakima noted for P. Elenbaas clan
Mr and Mrs P Elenbaas and their little son departed last Wednesday to spend a vacation with relatives in Yakima.
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Yakima
P. Elenbaas
Little Son
Ed Fisher Buys Vander Brink Home Near 5th Street
Ed Fisher has purchased the Vander Brink residence near 5th Street, finalizing the transfer of ownership for the property.
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Vander Brink
Ed Fisher
5Th St
Everett Weekend Visit With Friends Noted
Mr and Mrs Douwe De Jong and Mr and Mrs J Bouma spent the week end with friends in Everett.
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Everett
Douwe de Jong
Visit in Tacoma Highlighting Mrs Harvey Smith and Son
Mrs Harvey Smith and her young son David are spending a week in Tacoma with relatives. The trip focuses on family time and local visits.
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Tacoma
Harvey Smith
David
Davis and Stierlin Families Vacation at Birch Bay
The Davis family Mr and Mrs C W Davis and daughters Helen Lucille and Mildred spent Sunday at Birch Bay with Mr and Mrs E Stierlin Helen Sterlin Mary Talmadge and Mr Phil Osbrink.
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Birch Bay
C. W. Davis
Helen
Lucille
Mildred Davis
E. Stierlin
Helen Sterlin
Mary Talmadge
Phil Osbrink
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs Jacobs Home
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church met last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W. H. Jacobs home. A ten cent tea was served.
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M. E. Church
W. H. Jacobs
Seattle Visitors Spend Weekend in Lynden Family Ties
Lester Landaal and Ralph Kirkpatrick of Seattle visited Lynden over the weekend. Henry Landaal returned to Seattle with his son.
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Lester Landaal
Ralph Kirkpatrick
Seattle
Lynden
Henry Landaal
Tremain Family Heads to Bellingham After Visit
Mrs. John Tremain Jr. and her son Russel traveled to Bellingham on Wednesday following a several day visit here.
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John Tremain Jr
Russel
Bellingham
Sytsmas Welcome Son Born Saturday Last Week
Mr and Mrs Joseph Sytsma are reported as the proud parents of a newborn son born on Saturday of the previous week.
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Joseph Sytsma
Miss Bessie Ferguson Visits Cousin in Belingham
Miss Bessie Ferguson of Belingham is visiting her cousin Mrs. Herbert Fritz.
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Bessie Ferguson
Bellingham
Herbert Fritz
Baseball pennant seeks home after county league delay
The Bellingham papers award Fernale the Nooksack Valley League pennant, but county league officials have not endorsed the decision. With a four team tie unresolved, a playoff may be required during the Fair.
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Bellingham
Ferndale
Lynden Motor Company Plans Large Modern Garage
The Lynden Motor Company announces the erection of a new 125 by 100 foot garage adjoining its present quarters. The $6,000 building will feature a front display area for cars, parts, and batteries, a full battery shop, extensive used car space, and a glass rear wall for bright, open shops.
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Lynden Motor Company
Tribune
Whatcom County
Delta and Sunshine Community Notices Chronicle
Delta school enrollment stands at twenty two students with Miss Kate Pugh teaching. Various residents attend or host visits, rallies, and family events across Delta and nearby Blaine Sun rise Bellingham Vancouver BC Medical Lake Booths Corners and Glendale with multiple social calls and travel notes.
Lynden Voters Set for Primary Election Tuesday
Lynden district will vote Tuesday to select candidates in the primary. A heavy turnout is expected as the city uses voting machines for the first time in precincts. Polls will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Officials listed include Lynden City and various townships with appointed judges.
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Lynden
George Worthen
George Taylor
Harold Knapp
Delta Township
John Axling
W. H. Jackman
J. W. Swope
S. W. Worthen
Gerrit Veleke
F.S. Stremler
Bauman Buys Lynden Secondhand Store
William A. Bauman purchased A. F. Linden’s second-hand furniture store at Sid and Front Street. He has taken charge and plans improvements to better serve customers.
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William A. Bauman
Lynden
A. F. Linden
Sid and
Front Street
Driver Arrested for Running Truck Over Sidewalk
A driver was arrested and fined $5 and costs for running a truck over a sidewalk at the pole yard on Grover Street. Several others have been doing the same, leaving the sidewalk badly cracked. the city has asked truck owners to replace the walk.
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Pole Yard
Grover Street
Lynden Teachers Receive Friday Reception at Church
A social in Lynden will honor Lynden school teachers with a reception Friday evening in the Lynden Methodist church parlors. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Lynden
Methodist Church
Pupils of Mrs Elenbaas Stage Splendid Recital
The piano pupils of Mrs Herman Elenbaas performed a fine recital at her home on Friday afternoon. Participants included Bessie Hitchcock Clara Bauman Beulah Serrurier Grace Stuurman John McLeod Margaret Bronsema Augusta Renfro Opal Bayes Margaret Waples and George Weeks.
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Herman Elenbaas
Bessie Hitchcock
Clara Bauman
Beulah Serrurier
Grace Stuurman
John McLeod
Margaret Bronsema
Augusta Renfro
Opal Bayes
Margaret Waples
George Weeks
Choral Society Surprises Mr Rutgers at Home
The Lynden Choral Society surprised Mr William Rutgers at his home after a program at First Christian Reformed Church Friday evening. They presented a beautiful purse and refreshments were served during the event.
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William Rutgers
Lynden Choral Society
Wm. Rutgers
First Christian Reformed Church
Smiths Return to Seattle After Summer on Farm
Mr and Mrs Ray Smith and family who spent the summer on their farm west of Lynden returned to Seattle Saturday.
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Seattle
Ray Smith
Lynden
Miss Harriet Verhuizen Joins Lynden Christian School
Miss Harriet Verhuizen of Monarch Montana arrived in Lynden on Wednesday August 30 to teach fifth and sixth grades at Lynden Christian School.
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Montana
Harriet Verhuizen
Monarch
Lynden
Lynden Christian School
Motor Trip To Sedro Woolley From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Arthur Meenk and family and Mr and Mrs Col enbrander and children motored to Sedro Woolley Monday.
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Sedro Woolley
Arthur Meenk
Colenbrander
Vander Griend Family Relocates to Chilliwack
Mr and Mrs Wm Vander Griend and family Mrs A Vander Griend and Mr Frank Vander Griend Mr and Mrs H Elenbaas and their daughter Mr and Mrs J Hanover traveled to Chilliwack B C on Monday indicating a group move.
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Chilliwack
Wm. Vander Griend
A. &. Vander Griend
Frank Vander Griend
H. Elenbaas
J. Hanover
Chilliwack B. C
Mrs G Hoeksema Returns to Grand Rapids After Visit
Mrs G Hoeksema and her two children returned to their Grand Rapids home on Tuesday after a three month stay with her parents Mr and Mrs G Rutgers.
Rutgers and Koert Return to Calvin College
Messrs Will Rutgers and John Koert left Tuesday morning to resume studies at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan. Mrs Vera Hate of Clear Lake Washington spent several days last week with her sister Mrs R Handy.
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Will Rutgers
John Koert
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Vera Hate
Clear Lake
Washington
R. Handy
Berthusen Returns Home After Visit and Funeral
Berthusen returned home Tuesday accompanied by Mr. Helgesen who spent the weekend here. Mrs. J. F. Helgath and Mrs. W. 4H. Jackman attended the funeral for Mrs. Rathman who died Monday at her home in Bellingham. The Cup and Thimble will meet with Mrs. Henry Vander Yacht on Wednesday.
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Berthusen
Helgesen
J. F. Helgath
Jackman
Rathman
Bellingham
Henry Vander
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Bode
Barnes
Clifton Barnes
Port Angeles
Ruth Jackman
Canning Club
Lynden Canning Club
Lynden High School
W. H. Cole
Detroit
Grace Brown
Ellwyn Cafe
Lingham
DR. and
Mrs. Mulder
Klatawas
Gunhild Howen
American Legion
Mable Plank
Tribune Con
D. J. de Hoogh
Susie Hickey
Alva Sooter
Delta & Sunshine
DELTA
Delta School
Kate Pugh
E. Markstrom
C. Ericson
Mabel Ericson
John Holtrop
Theresa Holtrop
H. Vander Mey
Thelma Helgath
Alice Berger
Sunrise
Medical Lake
Clarence Harlander
Bayes
Harry Holtrop
John Bovenham
Booth's Corners
Conrad Helgesen
P. O
Ten Mile Township
J. P. Lawrence
J. W. Parker
J. A. Dinkle
Custer Township
J.H. Harvey
G. W. Wingerden
Gerrit Wingerden
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