The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-07-05
EAST SOUND NEWS ITEMS.

At annual school election June 18th
/. S. Waldrip was elected Director for
three years and Mrs. Lillias Sutherland
wife of the merchant, John s. Suther
land, was elected director for one year,
to fill the vacancy caused by resignation
of DR.. I. w. Harrison. U. E. Hicks
was elected clerk. The clerk reports
SO minors between the ages of and 81
in District. Waldron island no longer
belongs to East Sound district, having
recently established a school district of
their own. The finances Of the district
are in good condition. there being 1862
to the credit Of District at commences
ment Of new school year, July LIST, 1894.
School was kept nine months during
past year; three teachers were employed
two ladies and one gentleman. Average
wages for man $55 per month, and S45
for lady; $3.50 being paid for teachers.
Estimated value of school property in
the district, 81 200 The district is clear
of debt. The school house has been
reprinted and repaired throughout with
new flag pole, etc, and now presents
neat and comfortable appearance. The
seating capacity is rs. Miss Flora
Sutherland is teaching the Summer
term, and gives universal satisfaction,
as she handles the little ones somewhat
after the kindergarten style.
On or about the 10th inst all of the
teachers of public schools in three
counties, Skasit, Whatcom and San
Juan, are advertised to meet at East
Sound to hold summer school of three
weeks term, and for general camping
out and recreation No pleasanter
summer resort can he found on the
coast, and should the weather rrove
favorable very gay time is assured
The trail to the top of Mt. Constitu-
ton is about completed and sign boards
and resting places will be erected. The
route is much shorter and easier grade
than any before travelled. Well up the
mountain the trail passes close by one
of the grandest springs of water OH the
mountain, which has been named,
Browns Spring." in honor of one of
our most enterprising citizens, who
plotted the route and did more than
any one else in opening the way.
A number Of our patriotic residents
fS, L.
by our genial ex-postmaster, Mr.. Lutte
sutherland.
DIR. Mcclure, from Seattle, is to locate
here on or about the 18th, i'm the Harper
building, near the wharf He will put
in fine assortment of drugs and no
tiOns, and attend the sick and unfortu-
nate. He has served mahy years as
surgeon in the British Army; has sew
eral first-class diplomas and is a member
of the English or Episcopal church.
Mt. Constitution Lodge, Odd Fellows
has elected John E. Mattison, N. g.;
Willard King, V. G.; Chas. E. Abrams
Recording Secretary, for the ensuing
term.
The Epjseaf,al G.,iia i.rau strawberry |
social last week, in Giililand hall, at
which Grandpa Sutherland met very
painful accident. The old gentleman
the steps at the head of the
stairs and fell a short distance down,
but fortunately caught in time to pre-
vent serious injury. The accident
alarmed the gay crowd so much that
it soon broke up. Receipts fair.
Fine weather now enables grass raisers
to make hay while he sun shines. The
potato crop is very promising.
His "royal nibs," P. T. Baker, is still
busy, organizing the "Mystic Workers
of the World"
The fruit farm force has been curtailed |
and wages reduced. Several ton of
green prunes will be harvested this year
the third since planting.
Arrangements are being made for a
childrens' picnic on the Fourth, in
beautiful grove on the banks of the
Sea. The declaration will be
read, patriotic and jubilee songs sung
by the children, followed by strawberry |
short cake, etc., for the benefit of those |
that can't so up to the top of the noun
tain.