The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-28

PllIaQelplllA Woii'
all the big university elevens in foot
hall The American team defeated
that from England IN polo.
The famous Mcnamara trial was
brought to a sudden close by the two
brothers pleading guilty and being sen
fenced to prison, one for life and the
OF her for fifteen years. The conten-
ton thai the Los Angeles Times was
not dynannited is dead beyond resur-
rection. The McNamaras after re-
ceiying sentence, refused 10 peach
On their ccessories-supposed higher
ms Nothing has happened since the
as sassinatior of President Mckinley
m cause so much comment MS was
created by these confessions. The
GENERAL sentiment oil over the country
seems TO be that it will clear the
air and open tie way for fairer and
hotter relations between capital and
labor Enthusiastically the surprising
revelations will lead to revolution
in the labor unions that will make
them stronger. but at the same time
less a menace to business because
they must now see that henceforth
methods that include force and vio-
lepce must be eliminated.
Among the disasters which We're no
unusual in number Or effect, may e
mentioned The eruption of Mount Taal
and a resultant tidal wave that de-
stroyed several villages and many
lives in the Philippines, the burning
of the state capitol at jefferson City,
Mo-. two great mine disasters at
Throop, Pa, and in the Banner mines
in Alabama, the destruction by fire of
Dreamland, Coney Island, and the
wiping out of Austin, Pa, b. the
breaking of a dam.
Under the years calendar we had a
day of rest between Christmas shop
ping and celebration. AT home, here
in the Nooksack valley, our people
enjoyed prosperity throughout the
year. The prices for agricultural pro-
duets were satisfactory, and the crops
bount.ful. There was no business de-
pressiOn-no business failures. OurI
merchants report a substantial in
c. ease in business over the previous
year. and tie people of both town an,
country are happy and contented.
Lynden's postoffice reports a fair in
crease in it's business. During the six
days previous to Christmas day the
office did about fifty per cent more
business than in the same time the
year before. Never were the friends |
"a relatives of the people of. Hxaen |
so we'll remembered as at this years
season OF peace on earth, good will
towards men,
The local bank statement render
ed on December 9Th reflected favora-
bly, upon the business conditions of
this locality. 1t showed a good gain
over all previous statements made, |
and gain of seven per cent over
the preceding one of September LIST !
In contrast to reports of other bank /
ing institutions of the northwest, |
some showing decreases, this is
a splendid indication of the bushes
prosperity of our beautiful little city |
and its tribctary country A gain of |
ten per cent over the corresponding
statement of a year ago is reported |
by our local bank. Such reports are
highly gratifying to our own people. |
and must inevitably attract the at
tention of outsiders, especially in
view of hte prevailing cry of dull
times ethat always precede a pres |
i(.ential election.
Taken all in all 1911 was not at all
bad 10y. The good things that if
brought offset the bad by safe
margin. Peace. hope and TRANQUILITY
abound in the land, and here's houine
that Its successor will be equally
bountiful.
There is no religion higher than