The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-09-08
G. F.. TRUAX DESCRIBES THE
WONDERS OF PACIFIC COAST

WONDERS OF PACIFIC COAST
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Truax returned
Monday from five weeks visit in
the west. Continuing his account of
the trip, Mr.. Truax writes as follows:
Leaving Seattle, we boarded the in
took the stage to Mt. Vernon, arriv-
ing there early in the evening. We
were met by friends. My sister and
mother live at this place. Mt. Ver-
non is situated on the Skagit river
and has numerous manufacturing in
dustries, among which are two large
milk condenseries, large saw mills and
salmon canneries, very pretty little
town of about 1000 population. Af-
ter resting and visiting with mother
and sister, for a few days, we began
sightseeing. Chris P. Lee, former
Minot business man, now of Belling-
ham, Wash, hearing we were in the
country drove over from the above
city early one morning and took us
on an all day tour thru various small
towns and villages, where we saw
more mills and condenseries. Thru
the country district of this section.
there are many orchards, mostly ap-
Piles and pears. There is also an
abundance of small fruit in season.
The chief industry being fruit and
diversified farming. Some of the
farmers have thirty and forty pure
bred milch cows and are milking
three times a day.
After spending a full day with Mr..
Lee on this trip, we returned home
in the evening only to find an invi-
tation to spend the. following day at
Bellingham, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Lee, the latter being a
former Minot lady, Miss Clara Ned
rud, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
Nedrud. We accepted and took in that
city. Here the largest salmon cam
ming factory in North America is To-
Gated. 1t is beautiful city of about
10000 people. The streets are wide
and kept very neat and clean. The
Lee brothers have large and thri:-
ing wholesale grocery business on
one Of the main thorofares, and the
place is real beehive Of industry,
Both P. p. Lee and his brother, Chris
P. Lee haye beautiful homes, built
side by side on a high hill overlook
ing the city and bay. During the
day we were driving about the city
and into the country, passing beauti'
full flower gardens, and lakes of nice
clear water. Returning in the even
ing to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee,
we met Mrs. Norby, sister of Mar
tin jacobson, who had dropped in for
chat. We also met Miss Agnes
Nedrud, and her brother, who are now
making their home in Bellingham. In
the evening we returned to Mt. Ver-
non, after spending one Of the best
days on our trip. The following day
we were given another treat by Mr..
Bert Moody, mayor of Mt. VerVon,
and Mr.. Fisher, our brotherin-law,
who took us to visit the mills Of the
Clear Lake Lumber Co, at the town
of Clear Lake about 20 miles up in
the mountains. This mill is the larg-
est on the Pacific coast, and employ
1000 men. They work two shifts
a day, consisting Of 8 hours, and the
men are happy and contented, as the
superintendent explained the company
owns everything. A large department
store occupying. full block is con-
Quoted and goods are sold to the en-
ployes at almost cost. Houses are
rented at very low figure. The
company has built and furnished a
large and complete club room for its
employees, also put young Japanese
| roustabout in to take care of the
place. This particular milling COM
pany furnishes North Dakota retailers
| a very large amount Of lumber, Minot
included. At the conclusion of ten
days in this vicinity, we pulled up
stakes and started down the Sound
On our way we made stops at Ia
coma, taking in its wonderful parks
and other points of interest, alsc
American Lake, Aberdeen and Hoqul-
am. Having friends at the latter
place, we made three days visit here
and were privileged to see the Pacifit
proper. On Sunday we visited the
Beach. The waves look like small
mountains, when they come rolling in
but the day was cold so the crow.
was small and there was little bathing
Hoquiam and Aberdeen are pretty
towns, situated on Grey's Harbor, anc
during the war there was much ship
building going on.
Leaving here on Monday we start
ed for Portland, where we were me-
by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Henson ant
family, formerly Of Minot, who drov,
up from Long Beach, Calf. to meet
us. Here we remained for wees
and took in all the important drive:
and sights in and about this beautiful
city. Met Orrin Pierce, formerly o:
the Minot Grocery Co., who is looking
hale and hearty. Mr.. Pierce is credi
man for one Of the largest wholesale
houses in the. city, He is chief direct
or of play to be given by the Credi
Mems Association Of that city, Of
Sept. 10th. He sends greetings to hi
many Minot friends.
In conclusion we might say we hav
had a most enjoyable trip down tn
could take it in a like manner.
Game Warden After Deer Hunters
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