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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
Oil at Enterprise
12-12-4t.

The report comes from Enter,
prise that there Is much excitemen,
over the prospects for striking Oh
in that country, and that ranchers
are being offered fancy prices 10Y
options on their lands. Just now
much of the reports are true cannon
be learned. but it seems to be tru.
that there is considerable excitement
over the oil situation. So Tar az
can be learned no actual drilling op
trations have been commenced ,!
the Vancouver parties who recent!
closed several leases near Custer
Blaine Journal.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
GLENDALE

j. M. Reed left Tuesday for Mt
Vernon and La Conner on business
Miss Smith, of Laurel, visited heI
sister, Mrs. Wilfred Rathman, the
latter part of last week.
The foundations for the new
Dickerson store and hall have been
laid.
The masquerade ball at Hoffman
hall Saturday evening was we'll at
tended and many attractive cos
tunes were In evidence. Prizes were
won by Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfrid Rath-
man, Henry VanderLinden, Robert
Lowry, and Mrs. Barney Weide-
kamp.
Andy Prettyman returned home
last week from Bellingham where
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
Guide Bridge Inspected.

With view Of lowering the
bridge across the Nooksack on the
Guide Meridian road, at Lynden, the
county commissioners. County En-
gineer Lindbery, and representa-
tive of the United States engineer
ing department, made a tour OF In
spection yesterday. An effort will
be made to lower the bridge in Or
der to reduce the grade on the APP
proach to the bridge. According to
government requirements as to nav
igable streams the bridge was rails
ed SO feet above the water. and
heavy hauling Is consequently han
dicapped by the grade thus necessi-
tated.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
EvERsoN

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Jameson and
their brother. Clarence Jameson. :
recently arrived from New Bruins
wick, were guests OF Mr.. AMI Mrs.
H. H. Jameson. in Lynden, Sunday.
w. J. Stanhope returned from Mt
Vernon to ship his household goods
to that place. where he is engaged
in business. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanhope
will leave for their new home in a
few days. They will be missed from
social and business circles in Ever
son, but have the best wishes of a
lost of friends for success and happi-
host of friends for success and hap
piness.
Miss Lille Bullock's guests at
six o'clock dinner recently were Mr.
and Mrs. viii Liberty and son, and
Mr.. James Breckenridge.
Mrs. Markhart Is cOnvalescing at.
ter a severe attack Of the grippa
r. Thompson returned Monday
from business trip to Vancouver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Norderum
have moved into the James Near.
thur residence.
The Rev. John Reid. Jr. made q
short visit in Vancouver last week.
Mrs. w. H. Somers and children
Misses Florence Wright and Helen
Driver were weekend guests at the
Beebe home.
Mrs. Bullock and Miss Lillian Bull.
lock were Sunday guests at the
Breckenridge home.
Mr.. N. Hardness. who was seri-
ously i'll and under treatment at 4
hospital in Bellingham for a month
is at home and much improved In
health. His many friends hope tt
health in a short time.
j. Erb. of Maple Falls, was In
Everson greeting old friends the
first of the week.
The Rev. and Mrs. John Reid, jr.
were dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
e. E Parker Thanksgiving.
Mrs. C. Grell was the guest o.
Bellingham friends three days last
week.
Miss Ivy Rabold, Miss frankie
Rabold and Mr.. John Anderson who
we're called here by the death Of
George Rabold. have returned te
their homes.
Instead OF an oyster supper CIV
en- by the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the Presbyterian church last Satur
day it was chicken pie "and fix
ms" supper. and was splendidly pa
tronized. The supper. together will
sale of Christmas articles, booths
etc, Melted the neat sum of $50.
Mrs. d. G. Norman returned Sat
urday from several days visit II
Bellingham.
s. F. Terry, of Hampton, had thu
misfortune to fall and dislOcate hi
shoulder Monday of last week.
Mrs. o. E. Beebe has been sui
t; ring from an inflamed arm, but
is getting along nicely.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
Patrons Meeting.


The Patrons and Teachers AS
sOciatiOn will hold its next meet
ing on Tuesday evening, December
II. at the school house. There
will be an interesting program an
ID fashioned spelling match, and
|. ter. refreshments will be serve
by a committee of which Mrs. Wor-
then Is chairman.
Much has been accomplished in
other cities by organizations similar
to this one recently formed in Lyn-
den, and Mrs. c. b. Bay, president
of the local association. especially
requests the cooperation of all
patrons and others interested in
the welfare of the schools and the
school children. To this end a
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend the meeting next
Tuesday evening. Mr.. Frank E.
Knapp will favor the audience with
a sool. Miss Stuart will give talk
on Domestic Science. Mrs. Thomp-
son and Mrs. Van Patten will give
readings, and there will also be in
strumental music, and "reminiscences
of early school days by C. e. Cline.
The audience will be expected to
participate in the spelling match,
during which Mr.. Edison will take
the part of the school master.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
Notice to Creditors.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHING
TON, IN AND FOR WHAT
COM COUNTY.
IN the Matter of the Estate of
BURTON PACKARD and ALKALINE
TISDALE PACAKRD. Deceased.
NO. 1892.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned. w. l. Baker. admins
traitor of the Estate OF Burton
Packard and Alkaline Tisdale Pack
ard, deceased, to the creditors and
all persons having claims against
the said estate, to present them,
with the necessary vouchers, with
in one year from the date OF the
first publication of this notice. to
the said administrator, or at the
office of Brown, White & Peringer,
1920 Glover Block. Bellingham
Washington. the same being the
place for the transaction of the
business of said estate.
Date of first publication the l2th
day of December. 1912.
w. l. BAKER,
Administrator
Brown, White & Peringer,
Attorneys for Administrator
l2-12-4t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
Out for a Hunt.

Sixteen of Lynden's enthusiastic
Nimrods enjoyed hunt in the VI
cinity of town on Tuesday. Sides
were chosen. captained by John X.
Thompson and John Storey. and
composed of the following: II. r..
Stuart, Charles Philo. Cliff. Toots
and Claude Slade. the Rathman
brothers. Chap Bayes. Will Fritz, +.
Burgraff, Jack Gale. Millard Palm
err and Hank Leist.
The entire aggregation brought
in about 60 Chinese pheasants. 10
natives, and Is ducks. In the reck-
oning, each native and each Chinese
pheasant counted SO points. and
other game 20.
The Storey side won by 500
points and will partake OF game
dinner at the Palace Cafe tonight
at the expense of the losers.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
SCHOOL NOTES

One of the most important events
Of the school year Is the debate 10
he held between Burlington and Lyn
den, ut Lynden. January 10. 1918.
This debate IL one OF the state
series and II Lynden can win, II
viii nut us close to the state cham
piOnship which means great hohur
for the school besides a purse u
$50. One number OF the series has
already been held; In this series we
were pitted against South Belling-
ham and won the debate by default:
we do not want to win any more ny
this method but believe we can get
the same results II the debate actu.
ally takes place. Last year we met
burlington at that place and were
successful, however they had an
excellent team and we will need
the strongest kind OF support this
wear II we hope to defeat them
Every Lynden citizen should MAKE
II n point to attend and do all pos
sible to make Lynden successful In
this work.
The question is: Resolved that
the state should continue its policy
of road improvement with increas-
ing appropriations. Lynden will sup
mort the affirmative side OF the
question.
A County Debating League has
also been organized the following
schools to take part: Blaine, FERN
dale, Sumas, Laurel and Lynden. o.
the first Friday of February. Sumas
will meet Laurel and Lynden Will
oppose Haine at that place; the
question for this series is: "Resolv-
ed that the railroads should be
owned and operated by the Fed
eral Government" Lynden Will sup
port the negative side of this ques-
ton.
The winners Of this series will
draw to decide which will meet
Ferndale, the winner of this series
to debate the second winner for
the County Championship.
Last Friday night the Boys Lit
crary Society held very successful
meeting. A program of music and
recitations was given followed by a
debate. At the next regular meet
ing each boy Is to bring his father.
The program is already given out
and a general good time is assured.
Work on the Junior DeclamatOry
contest il we'll under way. Funds
raised in this way goes to the piano
fund and the winners name Is en-
graved on a silver medal attached
to the piano. This Is the second
contest of its kind; Edna McKinnop
was the winner last year.
DR.. Refs gave very interesting
talk to the school on Friday. He
old the pupils that whatever work
they decided to follow they should
make up their minds to be the best
in that line.
The first Basket Ball game of
the season will be played at Laurel
on the evening of December 18th.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
BLAINE.

Mrs. Howard Merrill held the
lucky number and drew the ten
dollar gold piece at the Ivan L.
theatre.
Mrs. Clara Nutley has again TIA
ken charge of the Boundary barber
shop.
George Colburn who has been Wis.
iting N. Faber left for Spokane en-
route to his home in Minnesota.
Miss Ada. Gundlach left Monday
for Seattle to join her mother who
is visiting in that city.
Clara Alexander has arrived In
the city from the north.
Archie Tilden IL painting a seen
ic and advertising drop curtain fol
the Ivan L. theatre.
Mrs. williams was the lucky win.
ner of the $1,000 worth of candy al
the Crystal theatre Saturday night
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
Order fixing time for Hearing
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY

IN If1E OUfEhlOh OOOnl vi lT1E
STATE OF WASHINGTON IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF WHATCOM.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
JAMES B. COFFIN, Deceased, and
of the community estate of the
late JAMES B. COFFIN, deceased
and LUCINDA M. COFFIN. his wife
NO. 1851.
Order Fixing Time for Hearing
Final Report.
The final report and petition for
distribution in the above estate
having been heretofore filed with
the Clerk of this court, 1t Is now
ORDERED that the 18th day of
January. 1918. at $3.50 A. NJ, be
and the same Is hereby appointed
for hearing the said final report
and petition for distribution. and
all persons interested in said es-
tate are hereby notified to be and
appear before the Superior Court
aforesaid in Department No. on
the said day and then and there
show cause why the said final re-
port and petition for distribution
should not be approved and said
estate distributed in the manner
provided by law.
1t is further ORDERED that a
copy of this notice be published for
four weeks Immediately prior to
the said hearing In The Lynden
Tribune and posted in the manner
provided by law.
Done in open court this 9th day
of December, 1912.
JOHN A. KELLOGG,
Judge.
1
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
WILL CLOSE CHRISTMAS.

We. the undersigned business
men of Lynden. agree to keep our
places of business closed all day
Christmas. December 25th:
LINDEN DEPT. STORE.
BAUMAN IMPLEMENT CO.. Inc.
Fl. l.. WILLIAMS.
F. l.. WHIPPLE.
MARION HELLER.
FOLZ MILLINERY.
FARMERS NERO. co.
LINDEN IMPLEMENT co.
GALE and POWERS.
F. p. CRUIKSHANK. I,
]. HANOVER.
p. A. CAKES.
d. l.. STEFFE.
w. X. JONES.
+. E. KNAPP.
c. II. AXLING, for Lynden CO.
operative Co.
Y. H. TROMP.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
LAUREL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy left. Monday
for San Diego, California. where
they expect to remain for about two
months visiting relatives and friends
A pretty wedding was solemnlzed
Friday evening at the home or MT
and Mrs. Lusk when their daush-
ter Coney was united In marriage
to Mr.. Bone. the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. IL. Richaru-
son, of the M. e. church. The bride
is beautiful young woman. below.
ed by many in this community and
in Bellingham where she Is well
known. The. happy couple left Sat
urday morning for California to
remain several months. Their ma
ny friends wish them all happiness
There will be quarterly confer
ence at the M. E. church Friday az
ternoon. Rev. LangdOn of Belling-
ham will be present. Everybody IL
welcome.
Mrs. M. L. Burget and daughter
Verness visited Mrs. e. Erickson III
Hellingham Saturday
Mr.. Burget's folks have moved
into their new home where they Will
be glad to meet their old as we'll as
new friends.
There will be Christmas trees and
and programs In both churches an
also a school program in the hall
just before Christmas.
John Guy, of California, is home
! on visit.
Mrs. MahOns little grandson, oil
Bellingham Is here on Il visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lee. of AL
der Grove, were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Burget Wednesday OF
last week.
Mrs. M. l.. Burget attended the
Maccabee meeting at Custer Wed
nesday.
Mr.. N. p. Sorenson. who has
been the victim Of two quite serious
accidents recently. is still suffering
from the effects of them. He was
injured in a runaway and later
portion of the roof of building
fell on him. His many friends hope
for his speedy recovery
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

Suit has been begun in the SUI
perior court by the Northern Pacif-
ic railroad against WhatcOm cOun-
ty and County Treasurer Wilson
asking that the county be enjOined
from advertising for sale parcel
of land at NOOksack on which GER
tificates of delinquency have been
issued by the treasurer. The rail-
way asks that the parcel Of land
be stricken from the assessment
rolls in the assessors office. 1t Is
set forth in the suit that the rail
road Is taxed in the county on the
assessment fixed by the state board
of taxation and that the county has
no lega fright to further assess any
of the cOmpany's property. The
taxes for two years as returned by
the county treasurer against the
property are $29.72.
1uxt xxro ot no TrlI,
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
DR.. VAN KIRK. Specialist in diseas
es of the EYE. EAR. NOSE. and
THROAT. Glasses accurately fitta
Bellingham, Wash
DR.. MCLEOD, the Dentist, is again do
ing work at his office, over the Bank.
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Mail for the following named
persons remains unclaimed in the
Post Office at Lynden. WASH, Dec
IL, 1912. If not called for in two
weeks it will be sent to the Dead
Letter office:
viii Allen. Mrs. Maggie Corners
Cyrus d. Darcy, Mrs. James Duncan
Mr.. Lawson, Annie McAllister, Mrs
W. X. Wilmer.
One cent due on each of the a
bove letters. When calling for any
please say Advertised"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

HERD RECORD SHEETS-printet
on good Manila board. Place to
record the milk of 20 cows, twic
a day, for one month. Printed o
both sides. For sale at the Tri
bune office, cents each or Is 70
81. This is the standard barn re.
cord sheet used In all first clas
diaries.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

YEARS END SALE-$30OO worth {
Fine Rugs and Furniture to be
sold this month. Our Already low
prices will be cut deeper. Call
and see the bargains. all through
the store, or write for prices on
anything you may require. c. W
Waldron. 1880 Elk st. Bellinghan
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

VETERINARY-Dr E. s. Roberts
graduate Veterinary Surgeon, ha
opened a veterinary hospital in
Sumas. and is prepared to attend
to all business entrusted to him.
He will make weekly visits to
Lynden in the future. 9-19-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
w A II L F. D
Notices Of For Sale and Of the Wants Of the Community Bar
gains in Everything From Tin Pans to Dairy Ranches
A Continued Story About Advertising

IF H. w. will write home he will
hear something to his financial
advantage. s. w. H., Matsqui
b. G. nOV-lo-41
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

WE ARE GOING to move them dur
ing the month of December and
will give 20 per cent off on any
trunk or suit case in the house
II. S. Steinhauer.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE-3O acre tract, miles
from Van Zandt; acres clear
ed, balance brush land; good or
chard; 3 room house, good frame
barn. other out buildings; good
fences; some farm implements
Price $225O. Address box w.
Park, Washington.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

ANYBODY'S lumber is good enough
for you If you are neither proud no
particular, but II you are. see JEFF
fers' mill, six miles west Of Lynden
before you PLACE your next order
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

STRAYED-Bay filly. small star
in forehead, white on hind feet
with halter on. Clayton Milhol-
lin, Route /. Blaine, Wash. 28-1t
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12
RRESPONDENCE


attended the grange social at North
wood Friday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. Yount were NOOK
sack visitors Friday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

LOST-On road near Everson. a
red and black pieced quilt. Find
err please return to Tribune office.
12-12-1t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

THEY MUST GO! During the month
of December l will give 20 per
cent off the regular price on any
trunk or suit case in my stock. II.
S. Steinhauer.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE--Five room bungalow
barn and three lots. p. o. Box
317, Lynden or Phone X662 dc7tf
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

WANTED-First class residence
property in Lynden in exchange
for 40 acres alder bottom land.
For particulars inquire, The
Tribune. no-28-tf
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

he has been employed for several
months.
Mr.. DeFries. of Delta. has moved
with his family into this neighpor-
hood.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

STORE FOR RENT-The store now
occupied by McDaniels' pool an
billiard parlor, Palace hotel build
ing. Apply M. w. Stone, Il. +
d. 3, EversOn. 9-6-tf.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE-a 2O-acre tract, near
Van Zandt, acres cleared, all
slashed. all fenced, river bottom
land. Price $3.50, half cash,
balance to suit. Address Box
w, Park, Wash. e-o-w-de5-2t-pd
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

DR.. MCLEOD, Lynden's popular dentist
is again on hand to attend the needs
of his patrons. Office over Bank.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

When you run out Of letter heads, en-
velopes. statements, bills. business cards
telephone The Tribune job department.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

COUNTY AND City Warrants bought
by r. e. Hawley, Lynden. 11-28-ti
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

Teachers Monthly and Term Re-
port Cards-5O for 81 at the Tribun
office. These are the report card
used in all country schools.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE-Fine Toulouse Geese
$500 a pair. B. c. Crabtree, tel
epone 2013, Lynden. LIFT.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE-Bronze turkeys, Crys-
tai White Orpington cOckerels
Indian Runner and Pekin brakes
f. E. Wolf, Lynden, phone 419.
11-14-tf.
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FOR SALON account of leaving
Lynden, will sell brand new top
buggy and new bicycle. Inquire
John Dykman. one mile west OF
NAPLES single mill. 12-12-2t.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

TWENTY PER CENT is a big dis
count, but we must turn our
suit cases and trunks into money
and for that reason are going to
give 20 per cent reduction dur
ing December. II. S. Steinhauer
Harness Dealer and Manufacturer
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE-S-hOrse power Boile
and Engine, Hay Cutter, Grain
Mill. Betting, etc. Half Price.
Address ]. M. Warinner, South
Bellingham, Wash. 81 TT
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FOR SALE-Team of oxen, Z and
8 years old. J. X. Troost, Phone
400, r. F. D. 1, Ferndale. dc5-3t
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To all my friends who have de-
sired me to do Shoemaking: am
now prepared to do your work at
my home. two blocks west OF The
Tribune office. II. X. HELDER.
nO-28-tt
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-12-12

FOR SALE--Choice Jersey Bull
Calves B. G. Crabtree.
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Butter wrappers at The Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-20

Read The Daily Gate City for
sporting news.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-20

Is there any intimate relation be-
tween religion and medicine?
Yes, there is. The old-time healer
was also the priest. Theology and
medicine have not maintained sep
arate existence very long. They
used to be one. Yes there is an inti-
mate relation between religion and
medicine.
1t is we'll known of a person who
eats with unthankfulness and ill-na-
tured spirit, that his food win not
have the same effect as If he were in
kindly mood. The same is true OF
medicine. If a person swallows q
medicine with suspicion. has no faith
| in its action, is more or less afraid OF
the one who gives him the medicine
LIT cannot do him as much good as II
| he had unwavering faith in it,
| The mind has wonderful influence
over the body Those who believe
that a loving Father controls the
destiny of mankind are a great dea
better prepared to meet the vicissi