T. H. SALIN, residing near Birch Bay, met with a serious accident last Friday afternoon while engaged in clearing a portion of his land. While occupied in sawing a limb from a tree it suddenly commenced to break and he jumped from it to the ground just in time to receive the full force of the falling branch on his right side. Both bones of the right leg were broken, in addition to a severe cut on the face. His left foot was also crushed and the great toe dislocated. There was also an injury to the back, but just of what nature the attending physician, Dr. Reeves, was unable at this time to determine, owning to the critical condition of the gentleman, who lay unconscious for four days. Mr. SALIN is 35 years of age, has a host of friends, and is universally respected. Everything for his comfort is being done, and although his injuries are complicated and serious, his recovery is not despaired of.

The city of Blaine contains 1,100 acres of land within its boundaries.

Miss Alice SCAMON was among the passengers for Seattle Monday.

J. D. GARDINER of Delta was at the Hotel Blaine early this week.

L. W. FAGAN, tax collector of New Westminster, B. C., was in town, Tuesday.

Percy LEWIS of Westminster, B. C. was in the city to welcome the New Year.

S. P. THOMPSON of Delta was a southbound passenger on Wednesday's train.

W. B. DUNN took his departure Tuesday for San Francisco, where he intends to put in some time sight seeing.

Andrew HOLGREN of Surry (sic) was a passenger on Monday's train, bound for the mid-winter fair at San Francisco.

Mrs. LEUTZ of Ballard, Wash., who has been visiting the family of C. E. COLE for the past few days, returned home Monday.

Clarence JOHNSTON, who has been spending the holidays with his parents and many friends in Blaine, returned to Seattle Monday. Clarence is a pupil of the Acme Business College.

Capt. D. P. GREELY, left on Monday for California, where he intends residing in the future. The captain intends visiting the fair, but will probably locate permanently either at Los Angeles or Pasco Robles.

S. F. SMITH and Frank WILLIAMS have formed a co-partnership at the stand of Mr. SMITH on Washington avenue, and are now prepared to render neatly and expeditiously any service their patrons may require in the tonsorial art.

Capt. C. A. JOHNSTON, a brother of our townsman J. S. JOHNSTON, succumbed to an attack of la grippe at Washington, D. C. on the 22d ult. The captain was a retired army officer, having recently been stationed at Vancouver, Wash., barracks. He was well and favorably known to a number of our people, having spent the early part of the summer in Blaine.

Friday evening a party of young people gathered at the home of Mrs. WALLER on Fourth street. Whist was played by Miss Mida WALLER and Capt. John DAVIDS, Miss Maude KENNEDY and Miss Ida WADHAMS, Henry HORTON and Miss Laura WADHAMS, John STEWART and Miss Lola OSIER. Refreshments and dancing were indulged in, and a pleasant evening passed.

Capt. John O. DAVIDS, of the steamer Maggie Yarno, was the fortunate holder of ticket No. 23, entitling him to the ownership of the beautiful blue velvet dresser, which Messrs. ROBERTS Bros. gave away on Saturday noon to their customers. The captain was rather lucky as there were nearly 300 tickets in the box from which his number was drawn. The case is valued at $12, and is a fine piece of work.

ROBERTS Bros. keeps a full line of patent medicines and toilet articles.

The Hotel Blaine is now in successful operation and those visiting the city temporarily or permanently can find a first-class table and elegant rooms at this hostelry.

J. G. BROWN and Warren COLBY were bound over for trial in the superior court at Whatcom on Friday last by Judge HARDIN. They are charged with the burglary of a residence in Blaine on December 19th. BROWN is also bound over on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, alleged to have been made on Conductor SULLIVAN of the Great Northern railroad on December 20th.

The people of Blaine, Custer and Birch Bay are very anxious to have a plank road built from Ferndale to Blaine, via Custer. A petition will soon be circulated for signatures asking the commissioners to have it surveyed and appraised as soon as spring opens work can be begun. --Ferndale Clipper.

Will trade good safety bicycle for shingles. Harry COWDEROY.

City Council Items -
-A motion prevailed that the city attorney draw up an ordinance making the city saloon license $400.
-A motion prevailed that the city attorney draw up an ordinance making the city officials salaries as follows:
clerk, $30 per months; treasurer, $10 per month; attorney, $10 per month; health officer, $5 per month; marshal, $1 per month as fees same as constable.

Friday March 30, 1894:

Geo. TERRY has leased a portion of the STEAUBLI building on Washington avenue and filled it with a well selected stock of new and fresh groceries.

John ELWOOD is sporting a brand new delivery cart, and reports more business than ever.

Geo. D. ROOT, who has been at Point Roberts for some time past, was in town Saturday.

Sidney SMITH, who has been sojourning in Ohio during the past few weeks, returned on Sunday.

Following is the program to be given at the Blue Ribbon Club next Saturday evening:

Frank KERR, a friend of E. A. BOBLETT, was in town last week noting the changes since last he was here.

Frank ROBERTSON, a former resident of Blaine who has been east of the mountains for some time, returned to Blaine on Sunday.

Capt. G. W. McGREGOR of the steamer Utopia was in Blaine early this week. It is not yet decided as to whether he will run into Blaine.

Miss Addie ROPER has returned from Seattle and opened dressmaking parlors in the Rutledge building, where she will be found ready to do cutting, fitting and making in the latest and most fashionable style of the art.

The Boundary City Shingle company under the management of Tom WILSON and his associates, is now doing good work, and report an average daily cut of 190,000.

The families of E. A. WADHAMS and Mrs. WALLER have moved into the portion of the Rutledge building formerly occupied by Hy. CHANTRELL. There seems to be a dearth of desirable residence property here, and it soon will be necessary to build more to accommodate the numbers who are daily moving in.

Prof. BRADLEY, who at one time conducted the normal school at Lynden is about to open a like school at Acme. The professor is a most excellent educator and has many prospects of a grand success in his new location.

Billy WEBSTER, a well known printer of the sound country, suicided at Fairhaven last week. Despondency and cigarette smoking caused the rash act.

E. T. GRAZETTE, late clerk of Whatcom city, has been pronounced by the jury guilty of forging city warrants.

Transfers of realty at and near Blaine:
--C. T. MOORE and wife to Carrie Day BUTLER - Drayton House.
--Charles A. OSTROM and wife to Eliza H. BUTLER
--Receivers to Clarence D. HILTON
--William SAWERBY to J. T. CALYWORTH

The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., on March 26th.:

The cry that the price of real estate has depreciated is not borne out by the statement that last week $5,000 in cash was offered for the McDOUGALL place by an eastern party. This property consists of 80 acres, only 28 of which are cleared, three being set to an orchard and the remainder still wild.

Authority has been given the Columbia National Bank of Whatcom to re-open provided a certain amount of currency is placed among its assets during the next thirty days.

Friday last a boy was born to the wife of Wm. LOGAN, which boasts of tipping the scales at 11 1/2 pounds. Dr. REEVES was present.

A. STEAD and family of Centralia, a son-in-law of O. D. McDONALD, has cast his lot among us, and will henceforth be a resident of Blaine.

The mill of the Fairhaven Lumber company, owned by WOODIN & HEDGE, was destroyed by fire Saturday morning. It employed about 60 men and had a capacity of 40,000 feet of lumber or 100,000 shingles a day. The loss will foot up to about $25,000 with only $3,000 insurance on it.

Friday, April 27, 1894:

Saturday last a sad accident occurred at the Royal City logging camp, which resulted in the killing instantly of Fred JOHNSON, aged 35. He, with others, was engaged in felling timber, when in some manner a large tree in falling struck a stump, and was thrown upon his so that he was crushed almost to a jelly. Mr. JOHNSON is spoken of as a very exemplary citizen, and had but recently taken up a ranch near here. He was unmarried, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his sudden and sad death.

Chas. OXMAN, late of Arlington, has entered the Blaine Episcopal school for a more thorough theological education. He is highly spoken of by the Arlington papers.

The public watering trough at the corner of Washington avenue and Martin street is once more in operation, and its kind offices will be appreciated by both man and beast.

The Palace millinery store, formerly located on Martin street, has been removed to the Tanner building, corner of Third and H streets. Mrs. RANDALL has a large and desirable stock of new and seasonable goods, and in her new quarters will be glad to see all her old friends and customers.

A change of management of the Lynden Pioneer Press has taken place, W. H. DOBBS being succeeded by James F. SEAMON and George N. ODELL. The first issue under the new management is at hand and is a decided improvement: every line is home set and home print, while the makeup is attractive and enterprising. The articles and locals are bright and readable. Mr. SEAMON is editor and Mr. ODELL is manager.

F. W. GRAHAM, agent of the Great Northern at Whatcom, has a new boarder at his house. It is a boy and has blue eyes.

By the fall of a spring board Friday last Alfred WHITE suffered the loss of three toes from the left foot. He is being attended by Dr. KING, and will suffer no great injury from the accident.

The household of C. D. HILTON was made happy by the advent of a baby boy on Friday last, Dr. REEVES acting as accoucher.

The following letters remain uncalled for in the post office at Semiahmoo, April 16, 1894:
Chas. THEALS, A. BEALSON, A. LOOMIS and Eugene FIELDS.
     O. P. CARVER, P.M.

Mrs. Annie KINGSLEY and niece Miss Julia HENSPETER, were passengers on the Idaho last Friday for Fairhaven.

Mrs. R. M. TAYLOR of Forest Grove, Ore., a daughter of the late Aaron CORNISH, is visiting the city.

J. Lee PRATT of the firm of GARRETSON, WOODRUFF & PRATT, wholesale dry goods dealers of Tacoma, left on Sunday by the stage for Whatcom. He has extensive holdings here, and was accompanied by his wife and son.

The contract for the construction of the Blaine and Eastern railroad has been let to M. J. HENEY, and work will be put under way at once.

W. J. GILLESPIE is constructing a foundation at the corner of Washington avenue and E street, upon which will be placed the small office building on Fourth and H streets. P. McPHERSON will be the occupant.

The following is a list of letters remaining on hand uncalled for in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., April 26th, 1894:

Friday, May 4, 1894:

The Journal has ordered a new press which will shortly arrive, when the paper will be enlarged to its old size. This will be welcome news to our many readers and something which will be appreciated by our advertisers.

The OSIER meat market is now nearly completed, and will begin business early in the week.

J. B. SLOAN, deputy customs inspector at this place, is engaged in putting up a new house on his Fourth street premises. The domicile is to be 20 by 24, with a shed roof addition 12 feet deep, which will contain a kitchen, pantry, etc. The main building is to be one and a half story, and will contain seven rooms. Mr. SLOAN has a fine location here, and it is his intention to push the construction forward as rapidly as possible.

Prof. TANNER will begin the school at Birch Bay Monday, May 14th.

A petition for the building of a turnpike road from Sumas to Clearbrook has been circulated and pretty generally signed.

After Saturday, May 15th, all Chinamen found in the United States without a registration certificate will be deported to China.

The new mill of W. A. WOODIN at Fairhaven, on the site of the recently destroyed building, is rapidly approaching completion.

Born - to the wife of James ROPER, on Monday last, a boy, Dr. REEVES being present.

Miss Dora TYSON, a sister of Obe. TYSON of the Hotel Blaine, is a recent arrival, coming here Wednesday from Fort Dodge, Iowa, via the Canadian Pacific. She will remain in the city.

Mrs. J. B. SLOAN is in Seattle under treatment for the broken wrist, which does not appear to be mending very rapidly.

Transfers of realty at and near Blaine for the week ending April 28th:

Friday, May 11, 1894:

Wednesday morning last there passed away, from an attack of paralysis from which the victim had suffered for nearly a year, Rees THOMPSON. Deceased was born in Virginia, Jan. 12th, 1827, and was married in Ohio in 1851, where he resided until about three years ago, coming from thence to Blaine. Mr. THOMPSON was an exemplary citizen and his demise will be mourned by a large circle of friends. He was man among men, above reproach, and lived to a good old age. Five daughters and a widow are left to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father and an endeared husband. His remains were interred at the cemetery Thursday at 2 p. m., Rev. J. W. WHITE officiating.

A snagboat is wanted at the mouth of the Nooksack river, navigation being practically impossible in the present condition of the stream.

J. D. GARDNER has resigned as clerk of school district No. 71, and W. C. BURSON has been appointed in his place.

S. H. HORTON has really a fine residence in the north part of the city, and with its embellishments it is a pleasant home. It has been newly painted and is to be occupied by Harry COWDROY [COWDEROY], who expects his family from Montreal soon.

J. W. TANNER left on Wednesday's train to attend the teachers examination now in session at Whatcom.

Mat. DILLON, ex-chief of police of Tacoma, was at the Hotel Blaine Wednesday. He was accompanied by C. E. KENNEDY of the government service.

Mrs. F. McRAE and son, of Reno, Nev., are in the city visiting her brother, C. A. LOOMIS. Mr. McRAE is connected with the Southern Pacific railroad at Reno.

C. D. MOGGRIDGE, of the Belle Meade farm, has returned from England with his bridge.

Among the arrivals here on Wednesday's train were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MORSELANDER, who at one time conducted the Metropolitan hotel, which was destroyed by fire in 1891. Mr. MORSELANDER will probably remain in Blaine.

Friday, May 18, 1894:

D. DRYSDALE and family returned on Thursday's train from San Francisco, and will probably remain at the spit during the canning season, as Mr. DRYSDALE is to have the management of both the cannery at Semiahmoo and Point Roberts.

C. W. HOMOYER is finishing up the upper part of his new building on Washington avenue for lodging and housekeeping purposes.

J. D. SMITZ came up from Fairhaven Thursday with a gasoline launch to exhibit the workings of the engine he manufactures.

The customs officials of this district have passed on the case of Ah Fat and decided that he is legally in the country. This is the case where a clerical error was made in the application. Ah Fat is Blaine's only Chinaman, and came here in 1881.

C. D. JONES, credit man of the Tacoma Grocery company, has been in the city most of the week. He is a thorough gentleman.

Alden A. DAY has been at East Sound during the past week attending upon the bedside of a sick brother, who is now recovering.

Capt. McGREGOR of the steamer Utopia is having a cabin placed on his boat, and will soon be able to accommodate those desiring to go to Seattle by water.

Friday, May 25, 1894:

The residence of Deputy Collector SLOAN is erecting on Fourth street is rapidly going up. Marion BARRICLOW has charge of its construction.

News has reached here of the death of Miss Elsie BENNETT who, with her parents, resided here some two years ago on Boblett street. Miss BENNETT was about 21 years of age, and victim of that fell destroyer, consumption. Her demise occurred in California, whither she had gone on the hope of recovery.

As will be seen by a perusal of the city council proceedings in this issue, an application for a saloon license has been made by Messrs. GARDNER & WILLIAMS. We understand they intend locating in the Arlington block.

The STREATON Mill has been idle during the past week. The extreme low price of shingles is in a measure responsible.

Louis ECKSTRAM, a Westminster attorney, was in the city during the past week visiting his friend, John ELWOOD.

Just as we go to press a report has been received of the total destruction by fire of the Custer Shingle mill Thursday night. The mill was owned by J. H. HAMILTON of Whatcom and others, and was being operated under a lease by Geo. HUNT and Son.

Robert McMAHON, a knight of the razor formerly located here, was over from Ladners, B.C., Thursday with his family, looking up old acquaintances.

The Junior league of the Methodist church was organized during the early days of the pastorate of the Rev. Mr. LOY, with some sixty charter members.
The complete list of the society at the present time:

Friday, June 1, 1894:

J. M. GORE, ex-city Marshal, has been spending a few days among his Blaine friends. He is now employed in British Columbia.

W. B. DUNN has been appointed a justice of the peace, with an office on H street.

S. P. THOMPSON of Haynie was in town early in the week. He has been furnishing Messrs. HORTON & GLEN with some most excellent stock.

Oliver SEELY, of North Yakima, a cousin of the members of the firm of SEELY Bros., is at present visiting in the city.

Geo. TERRY has recently added to the fixtures of his grocery a pair of computing scales. George says they save him a vast amount of brain work, as his sales are increasing fast.

Born, Saturday to the wife of Mr. ANDERSON, who resides near Custer, a boy. Dr. REEVES acting as accoucher.

The family of W. ANDERSON have been recently blessed by the arrival of a little girl. Dr. REEVES was present.

Mr. MORSELANDER, chief (sic) of the old Metropolitan, now has charge of the Bellingham hotel restaurant at New Whatcom.

The Boundary City shingle mill will in the future ship their cut, through T. F. ROBERTSON, to J. F. BARNARD of Omaha, Neb.

James PORTER, whose ranch is located five miles east of Blaine, is now busily occupied putting in seed. A friend tells us he had five teams at work the other day.

The candidates who have been successful at the recent teachers' examinations are as follows:

The old boiler which has been an eyesore at the upper end of Martin street since last summer, has been removed from the highway and a temporary shed built over it.

C. C. SMITH has been ornamenting his premises on B street with a new fence the entire length of the lots. It is a great improvement.

C. C. PAUL had a foot crushed Saturday by one of the horses he was engaged in plowing with stepping on it. He received a painful bruise, temporarily interference with his locomotion.

Mrs. Mary LAMAR, mother of our townsman, L. E. LAMAR, departed this life at Bennington, Vt., on May 15th. Mrs. LAMAR was 72 years old at the time of her demise, and leaves a large circle of mourning friends and relatives.

Friday, June 8, 1894:

Monday afternoon William COLE, a young man employed as a knot sawyer at the Boundary City shingle mill, had the center of his left hand lacerated by coming in contact with the saw. The tip of the little finger was also taken off. Dr. REEVES dressed the wounded member, and reports his patient doing nicely. This was an unfortunate mishap, and it is hoped will not impair the usefulness of the hand.

Mrs. M. H. UPSON received a telegram last week announcing the death of her only sister, Mrs. B. C. GRAVES, at Santa Cruz, Cal., whither she had gone for a more favorable climate. Mrs. GRAVES had been a resident of Seattle nearly thirty years, and leaves a large circle of friends.

Married, Thursday evening, at the parsonage, by Rev. J. W. WHITE, McKendree C. LINDSEY and Miss Willetta CROY.

Mrs. Fannie I. ELLIS is at Spokane attending the Rebeckah grand lodge.

Mrs. N. A. CORNISH, Miss Nellie and Willie came up from Portland early in the week.

Arrivals at the Hotel Blaine during the past week [included] C. A. GLASSCOCK, Port Townsend.

The steamer Brick is to be sold at marshal's sale June 23d.

Stewart LECKIE, formerly sheriff of Whatcom county, and later a member of the Seattle police force, has been sentenced to jail at Helena, Montana for train stealing. LECKIE left a family behind to hustle for themselves while he went of the crazy journey to Washington.

Capt. HENSPETER intends to at once replace the burned Dispatch with another boat taking the same run.

Saturday, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MORGAN, Dr. REEVES being present.

Before the winter closes Whatcom county will have thirty-four miles of plank roads.

Mrs. PRENDERGAST and family have moved from the Flower building on E street to Fourth, near the corner of H street.

Whatcom is soon to have a new postmaster in the person of George W. BOYD, a druggist of that city. He has been nominated and confirmed.

Friday, June 15, 1894:

The machinery for the new BROWN shingle mill at Custer is now arriving, and it is expected it will be in operation in 30 days. The dry kiln outfit of the Drayton mill is to be used, it having been purchased from Mr. COWGILL.

During the past week a stage has been erected in the E street music hall, which will prove of much utility than the winding stairs arrangement which it replaced.

The use of profanity upon our public streets in the presence of ladies and children is far too common an occurrence. There is a statutory provision against this sort of thing and it should be enforced. It is no mark of a gentleman to indulge in profanity, and an example should be made of a few of these transgressors.

Joe WAGONER has removed his harness shop from Washington avenue to the annex store of C. A. LOOMIS on Martin street. Mr. WAGONER's place has been leased for use by the public reading room.

The Bellingham Bay Express now appears under a change of management, John DeTIER retiring. The new team at the helm is composed of J. C. CROME, A. J. GILES and T. J. McABY, who are all practical newspaper men.

A marriage license has been issued to John A. HOLZER and Miss Gertrude MORGAN of this city.

At the election in school district No. 14 (Birch Bay) E. P. JULIAN was elected director and Mrs. McAFFEY clerk.

At the school election held in District No. 25 (Blaine) to elect three directors and a clerk, 91 votes were cast, of which W. B. DUNN, for the term of three years, received 69; J. S. JOHNSTON, two years, 68; J. A. MARTIN, one year, 62, and W. H. WEST, for the position of clerk, 79. On the special ten mill tax the vote stood 21 for and 49 against. Twenty-two scattering votes were cast. Jessie SLOAN and George CAIN acted as judges and Flora E. DAVIES as clerk.

Shingle and lumber shipments have practically suspended, owing to no cars being obtainable and the depressed condition of the market in the East.

James ELWOOD is erecting a frame store building at Semiahmoo to supply the people connected with the cannery with groceries, provisions, clothing, etc.

Last Sunday's train bore away Mr. and Mrs. J. F. HICKS and son, who have elected to locate at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. HICKS was for a time assistant postmaster here.

Hy. CHANTRELL, British customs representative at this point, was a visitor to Seattle and Tacoma Monday last.

Married - On Wednesday evening at the parsonage, Rev. J. W. WHITE, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating, John HOLZER and Miss Gertrude MORGAN.

Friday, June 22, 1894:

Sunday night the shoe store of A. B. BARRETT on Washington avenue was entered by burglars and 16 pairs of shoes of the value $55 taken. The thieves gained entrance by prying open one of the front windows and must have operated quickly from the appearance of the store.

Henry HENSPETER was caught by a falling tree and suffered the breaking of a leg on Tuesday at his logging camp near Elgin, B. C.

Alex. BECKSTIN, employed in a logging camp at Elgin, B. C., cut three of the toes from his left foot off Tuesday while engaged in felling a tree. He was attended by Dr. REEVES.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McDONALD are the proud possessors of a male heir, which came last week to gladden their household.

Miss Belle ROGERS and Miss Clara STOOPS, who have been in attendance upon the state normal school at Ellensburg for some months past, returned home Tuesday for needed rest.

The city attorney has been instructed to draft an ordinance prohibiting the running at large of cattle and horses between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

It is reported that a new salmon cannery will be established and operated at Point Roberts this season by B. YOUNG, Andrew YOUNG and J. A. DEVLIN. The latest improved machinery will be put in and it is probable that 20,000 cases will be put up this year.

John McDERMID, who has been visiting Ben WHEELER for the past few days, has just returned from the mines of Chichuahua, Mexico, where he is actively engaged in mining. Mr. McDERMID left on Saturday over the Canadian Pacific for Hamilton and Montreal where he wishes to visit relatives previous to his return to the land of the cactus. While he was here he showed his faith in Blaine by making some real estate investments.

The following is a list of letters remaining on hand uncalled for in Blaine, Wash., postoffice, June 19th:

C. H. SHANK a former resident of Blaine, but now domiciled at Seattle, was in town early in the week. He is connected with the railway mail service.

J. J. BELL, owner of a shingle mill at Everson, was in the city Thursday.

J. D. GARDNER has transferred his place of abode from Delta to Blaine.

Friday, June 27, 1894:

Miss Cora V. TURNER, a former teacher in our public school and a niece of Editor SCHIVELY of the Fairhaven World-Herald, leaves this week for Omaha, Neb., to take a course of study for trained nursing. Miss TURNER will leave many warm friends made during her brief stay in Blaine.

Phillip SHAFFNER, aged 18, met with an accident at the D. S. MILLER shingle mill Tuesday, by which the fore finger and the smaller finger of the left hand were lacerated, and the first named member nearly severed from the hand. The young man seems to have been on a tour of inspection of the machinery and in some manner the hand became entangled in one of the saws. He is under the treatment of Dr. KING, who is making every effort to save the fingers, but with what success time alone will determine.

Little Charley ABERS reached his 10th birthday Wednesday and it was made the occasion of a social gathering of a few of his young friends, at which a pleasant time was had. Master Charley was the recipient of many tokens of remembrance. Refreshments were served, for the quality of which we can vouch from samples furnished.

The Kingston mill at Sumas was burned Friday with $6,000 loss on plant and $3,000 loss on eight carloads of shingles. there was $3,000 insurance on the mill and $1,000 on shingles.

Maude HOUGH, the 8-year-old daughter of the pastor of the Free Methodist church, fell from a chair while playing with a companion Tuesday and broke her left arm. The little sufferer is under the care of Dr. KING, and is doing nicely.

Friday, August 10, 1894:

Emil STRAUSS, a market gardner who resides south of the city, met with an accident Thursday by which he lost a horse, a mishap which he could illy afford. He had been at the end of Cain's wharf with a load of vegetables for the cannery and was returning with his 4-year-old daughter in the wagon, and when opposite the ferry boat landing his horse took a sudden notion to back off the wharf. Mr. STRAUSS jumped from the wagon, but his little daughter was carried over with the vehicle. The father immediately sprang after the little one, and both escaped what might perhaps have been a watery grave had it not been for presence of mind. The horse was drowned, and as Mr. STRAUSS is a man of energy and push, but of very limited means the loss of his animal falls heavily upon him. It has been suggested that an effort be made to replace his loss by subscription, a move which we trust may be carried out, believing it needs but the initial to make it a success.

Dr. A. R. BAILEY of Seattle, medical adviser of the B. & E. railroad, came up on Wednesday, and intends remaining permanently.

Elias HACKMAN returned from Whatcom Wednesday, where he has been to receive treatment for an affliction of the eyes.

Mrs. Catherian A. CLARK of Seattle, widow of S. H. CLARK, at one time the principal owner of Semiahmoo, is at present in the city, a guest of Mrs. M. A. UPSON.

Mrs. Geo. H. WESTCOTT, was a passenger for Glen Station, N. H., over the Canadian Pacific, Tuesday. Mrs. W. is called hither by the illness of her mother. The lady will be much missed by her large circle of acquaintances, who will rejoice in her return.

Friday, August 31, 1894:

Early Saturday morning last, there passed away, from old age, Bruno PAUL, whose remains were buried Sunday at 2 p. m. from the M. E. church under the auspices of Reynolds Post, G. A. R., of which he was a proud an honored member. Rev. J. W. WHITE officiated at the services, and gave the following brief sketch of the life of the deceased:
Bruno PAUL was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1811, removed to Minnesota in 1848 with his family, and in 1861, when the rebellion broke out he, with his three sons enlisted to save their country. In 1862 he entered the service, and was discharged for disability in 1864. In 1885 he came to the coast to live with his son, Charles C. PAUL. He was taken sick last February, and was a terrible sufferer for the last six weeks of his life. He left four children, Charles C., Victor E. and Oliver PAUL of this city, and Mrs. Mary YOUNG of St. Paul, to mourn his loss. He died in full faith of his Saviour, was brought up a Roman Catholic, and professed the faith to the end.

During the past week forest fires in the vicinity of Blaine have created sad havoc and no little amount of alarm. The smoke has been so dense a greater portion of the time that it has been almost an impossibility to see any great distance. At the time of writing no damage has been done within the city limits, but our citizens have been on the alert lest some stray fire brand might start a conflagration in our midst. The reports of various losses throughout the county continue to come in and the end is not yet. Three bridges on the Northwest diagonal road have been destroyed and a large amount of corduroying on the road near the Great Northern track near Dakota creek has been burned out. In the section of the residence of I. M. SCOTT the people have been kept up both day and night to keep fire from their buildings. Over the British Columbia line the flames destroyed much of the property owned by the Indians of that locality, and at one time the St. Leonard was threatened. On the road between here and Whatcom the burned and fallen trees have made travel a severe task, and on out toward Mount Baker the destruction among timber is reported very large. Whatcom has been a heavy sufferer, among the prey of flames being the elegant ELDRIDGE residence which burned Tuesday morning. This was said to have been the finest residence in the county, and one of the finest in the state. The house and furniture was valued at $50,000 and had an insurance of $15,000. The piano and a few minor articles is all that was saved. The absence of wind has thus far provided a blessing, as had it blown at all untold destruction would have resulted. The density and long continuance of the smoke effects the eye, and much inconvenience has resulted therefrom. Rain at the present time would prove a blessing.
It has been learned later that twelve bridges have been burned on the Guide Meridian road, and a large amount of other property destroyed.

Ruth, the two-year old daughter of Frank WILLIAMS, caught her thumb in the wringer Wednesday and lacerated it badly.

Deputy Collector M. J. MALONEY of Whatcom has taken the place of Deputy Collector SLOAN at this place temporarily, the latter having taken a week's vacation.

Mrs. Kate E. THOMAS mourns the demise of her nephew, Geo. L. ETTER, who departed this life at McCook, Neb., on the 15th inst., aged 30 years, 10 months and 25 days. ...

Forest fires in and about Delta have destroyed a barn and contents belonging to J. D. GARDNER valued at $700, Walter INGERSOLL barn and contents rated at $400, and the SNYDER shingle mill, barn, house and cattle worth perhaps $6000 or $7000.

Monday the fire from clearing up near Enterprise done (sic) much damage, destroying property of Mr. MEAD, Mr. CHILELS and Charley TAYLOR. Mr. MEAD had a large drove of pigs in the woods which were literally roasted alive.

The Whatcom city superintendent of schools, George B. JOHNSON, died Saturday evening last after a twenty-four days' illness of typhoid fever at the age of 33 years. He leaves a wife and two children. He was born in Pennsylvania and went to Alaska, where he taught in the mission school at Juneau, coming to Whatcom in 1889. He was made deputy county superintendent under H. J. SWIM and afterwards elected city superintendent of schools, which offices he held four years. He was a very popular young man.

Monday last Grandma WHITCOMB celebrated the 90th anniversary of her birth. But few of us are allotted to reach this ripe old age, and possesses their mental faculties to such a remarkable degree as Mrs. WHITCOMB, and her reminiscences of Blaine since early in 1871, are exceedingly interesting. When the old lady landed on these shores the following families came with her, viz: M. A. UPSON, C. C. KINGSLEY, Mr. and Mrs. HENSPETER and B. H. BRUNS. A few of her pioneer friends were with her on this anniversary, making it a memorable occasion.

A letter received by Councilman JOHNSTON Friday conveyed the sad intelligence of the demise of his father, J. H. JOHNSTON, at Dunlap, Iowa, on the 15th inst., of paralysis. Mr. JOHNSTON was 82 years, 2 months and 10 days of age, having been born in 1812. Our townsman has the sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement.

KENOYER Bros. shingle and saw mill, six miles north of Whatcom was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. The fire caught from a hot box in the shingle mill, and in a few minutes the entire building was enveloped in flames. KENOYER Bros'. loss is estimated at $15,000 including the mill and 200,000 shingles which were on hand. F. C. UNDERWOOD, who has been operating the mill, lost nearly $2,000 worth of lumber, on which there was $400 insurance. The mill was not insured. Capacity of shingle mill 40,000 and saw mill 20,000 feet daily. Nineteen men were employed.

Roy McELMON suffered a fracture of the left arm just above the wrist on Thursday. The accident happened [to] him while on the way to Hall's Prairie school. He stopped on the way to jump with some of his companions, falling upon the broken member. Dr. REEVES has him under treatment.

Miss Florence GOLDEN of Whatcom, who has been visiting her friend Miss Minnie KEELER for a few days, left for home Thursday.

M. ROSEBRUGH left on Monday for an extended visit to friends and relatives in Iowa and Indiana.

For the non-procurement of a license to do general teaming, William STEWART was assessed a fine and costs amounting to $11 by Justice McDONALD.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a fire brigade was held at the city hall Thursday evening, and the names of 31 persons secured for the purpose. C. A. LOOMIS was made chairman and Thomas WILSON secretary. A committee, consisting of John KALLSEN, Tom PAYNE and Geo. D. C. PRUNER, was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws for organization, to report at a meeting Monday evening at the same place. The city council have volunteered to furnish books, ladders and trucks, that an efficient service be had. All interested and eligible are invited to come into the ranks.

Tuesday, September 4, 1894:

Geo. A. CORNISH is about to put up a frame building on Martin street opposite the premises at present occupied by him, for the use of his fruit and confectionary business. It is to have living rooms in the rear and will no doubt enable him to increase the lines of business he now carries.

Fred WIESERMAN, an attache of the HOLTZHEIMER ranch, at Drayton, was thrown from a wagon last Saturday and perhaps had a narrow escape from instant death. Appearances would indicate that the wagon wheel must have passed diagonally across one side of his head, as an examination showed the hair completely removed from a spot nearly as large as the hand, terminating with a cut some three inches in length. His back and shoulders were also much bruised and evidence coming in violent contact with some hard, sharp substance. Mr. WIESERMAN lay unconscious some 48 hours after being placed under Dr. REEVES care, but is now coming on nicely considering the injury he received.

Before Police Justice McDONALD Knute MURKINSON was fined $10 and costs Monday for disorderly conduct.

Harry CORDRAY has opened an oyster and lunch parlor on Washington avenue, adjoining the barber shop, opposite A. L. JOHNSON's hardware store.

T. J. FOLEY of Point Roberts was over Saturday. Mr. FOLEY has disposed of a portion of his property at the point.

Friday, September 7, 1894:

Fred YORK, the double block sawyer at the D. S. MILLER mill, had the ends of two fingers of the left hand lacerated Wednesday morning. He escaped with but a slight wound, and will be idle but a few days, in all probability.

H. B. POTTER is erecting a new building on H street, opposite the City laundry, into which he is to move his undertaking establishment.

Fred WIESERMAN, who was thrown from his wagon last Saturday, is recovering much more rapidly that was at first expected. Dr. REEVES finds no indication of a fractured skull, a great point in favor of his speedy recovery.

John R. LITTLE of Point Roberts was shaking hands with his Blaine friends Wednesday.

Capt. TART [TARTE] of the steamer Seattle has moved in from the spit with his family, taking the SCOTT home on Cherry street.

The Blaine school opened Wednesday morning under very favorable auspices, with Dean APPLEGATE temporarily in charge, Prof. Robt. C. APPLEGATE being detained in Alaska on account of the recent accident to the steamer Queen. The school opens with its old staff of teachers, supplemented by the addition of Mrs. H. B. MILLER of South Bend, who comes to assume the care of the primary pupils. While the present membership roll is somewhat limited there is every indication that it will soon be augmented by very material outside additions. The exercises are being conducted temporarily in the north ward school building.

The public school of Blaine opened the fall term on Tuesday morning last, with J. W. TANNER in charge, assisted by E. H. THOMAS and Miss Flora DAVIES. Thursday evening the attendance roll showed 23 in the advanced grade, 46 in the intermediate and 77 in the primary department. The school is being carried on at the south ward building. Accessions are being daily made to the number stated, and the course of another week will see a much larger attendance.

Marshal McANDREW of Whatcom was in the city Thursday to get Ellery ROGERS' boat, which was stolen from him over a year ago. The boat was found here by Capt. MAYHEW, the builder. The present owner says he bought it of Jack GREGORY and Jack TEEMER, who it will be remembered were drummed out of Whatcom for stealing articles out of DAHLQUIST's store.

Tuesday, September 11, 1894:

J. B. SMITH has moved back into the Russell house, Frank OSIER having gone into the Brown building on Harrison avenue.

D. R. GOTT has completed the moving of the Joe WAGGONER house on the Kingsley addition. It is a one and one-half story, 22 x 22.

Frank McCALL has received his license as a custom house broker, and is now duly legalized to attend to any business in that line. The document bears the date Sept. 5th, and is numbered 1, being the first license issued under the new law.

A gold ring, emblemized with two clasped hands was lost by Grace SCAMON Sunday evening, and a black kid glove by Mamie MILLER at the same time.

A. L. JOHNSON left on Monday's train over the Canadian Pacific to visit his old home in Minnesota.

Friday, September 14, 1894:

A marriage license has been issued to J. Oswald CAULTHARD of Similkmeen, B. C., and Miss Esther MERRITT of Blaine.

R. C. APPLEGATE, principal of the Blaine school, returned Thursday from his Alaskan trip.

W. C. WILLOX of Whatcom, grand master of the Washington masonic lodge was in town Wednesday.

E. F. McQUEEN, who has been confined to his home for some days by an attack of malarial fever, is now convalescing, much to the gratification of his friends.

S. H. HORTON mourns the loss of a brother-in-law, John A. COLTON of Williamsport, North Dakota, whose demise was brought about by a hemorrhage caused from being knocked down and trampled upon by an infuriated animal. Mr. COLTON was nearly 53 years of age, a survivor of the rebellion and a prominent mason and Knight of Pythias. The Daily Northwestern of Belvedere, Ill., at which place the remains were interred on Aug. 22d, devotes a column to eulogizing his memory.

Fred HUNTER is now temporarily in charge of the affairs of the Blaine National bank. Lee WHEELER having returned to Seattle, and the cashier being absent on a short vacation.

Below will be found the names of the members and officers of the two companies comprising the Blaine volunteer fire brigade at the present time:

Tuesday, September 18, 1894:

Lester LIVINGSTON was thrown from his horse, Sunday, while returning from Lynden and falling upon his arm threw the wrist out of joint. He is under the care of Dr. REEVES, and will probably be laid up for some time.

Young NELSON, of Mountain View, is under the care of Dr. VANZANDT, of Whatcom, for terrible bruises and perhaps internal injuries received at the hands of Charles LIND at Birch Bay.

Ellery ROGERS is overhauling his shingle mill at Lummi and expects to soon have it in operation.

Semiahmoo Charley mourns the loss of his little one-year-old son, who died of croup Saturday morning.

The application of Barney HEYWOOD to change the polling place in Ferndale precinct to the Barr school house was rejected.

Last Sunday John O. COULTHARD and Miss Esther MERRITT were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, near this city, Rev. Dr. NEVIUS of the Episcopal church officiating. The groom is a resident of Keremeos, B. C., where he is extensively interested in stock raising. The happy couple took Sunday's train fro a brief sojourn in New Westminster, when after they return for a short time to Blaine, they will take up their abode at the home of the groom. The fair bride has many friends in and about Blaine who wish for her an abundance of happiness and prosperity in her alliance. A sister of the groom is the wife of Judge BOLLES of New Westminster.

Friday, September 21, 1894:

Marriage licenses were issued to James MORRIS of Lummi, and Miss Lizzie KINLEY, of Semiahmoo; George MARKWOOD and Miss Essie M. LANKTREE, of Custer; and John STEELE, of Birch Bay and Miss Anna A. LANKTREE, of Custer.

The following jurors were drawn by County Clerk PIERCE for the September term of court, yesterday:

Pierce O. BUTLER has returned to Blaine after a sojourn in the east and in the state of California. Pierce has gained somewhat is flesh since his residence in Blaine. He will be welcomed by his many friends.

Tuesday, September 25, 1894:

Mrs. N. A. CORNISH and son leave shortly for Spokane to join Mr. CORNISH, who is engaged in the practice of law. Miss Nellie will remain in Blaine for a time.

Mrs. Flora McRAE and son, Roy, left on the train Monday. They take the steamer at Seattle for San Francisco on Tuesday, visit with friends there for a week or tow, then go to their home at Reno, Nev. Mrs. McRAE is a daughter of A. J. LOOMIS, and sister to C. A. LOOMIS.

Mrs. W. D. STANLEY of Seattle, an aunt of Mrs. A. L. JOHNSON and sister of A. DAY, is at present in the city, the guest of Mrs. JOHNSON.

Henry CHANTRELL and Gordon WALLER left on Sunday to become pupils of the Methodist college at New Westminster, B. C.

Sunday afternoon's train bore away Mr. and Mrs. John O. COULTHARD to their future home at Keremeos, B. C. Mrs. C. is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. MERRITT residing near here, and leaves behind her a large number of young friends, who will regret to lose her from their midst.

E. A. WADHAMS has purchased the HARTING house on F street.

Friday, September 28, 1894:

Henry HENSPETER has recovered from his broken leg sufficiently to ride a bucking bronco.

A. H. GLEN, brother of R. J. GLEN, mourns the demise of his daughter May, 16 months old, who fell victim to pneumonia a Monday evening. May was a bright and interesting child, and will be much missed by the fond parents. The interment occurred at the cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. W. WHITE officiating.

Gertie, daughter of ex-County Treasurer ROGERS, was married at Whatcom Wednesday morning to Dr. W. APPLEBY.

William NOFFSINGER has just completed a gasoline launch for James WILSON of the Drayton mill, which is a model of beauty and speed. The craft is 22 feet long, 5.5 beam, and is to be propelled by a 2 h.p. Sintz engine, manufactured at Whatcom. It can be used for pleasure or business, and its possessor will no doubt utilize it fully.

John GRANT, ex-mayor of Victoria, B. C., was in the city Wednesday.

William C. HAYWOOD, a leading timber dealer of British Columbia, was in town Thursday.

Mrs. S. D. STANLEY, who has been visiting her niece, Mrs. A. L. JOHNSON, returned to Seattle Tuesday.

Friday, October 5, 1894:

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray PASSAGE is quite ill. Its recovery is despaired of.

Monday last John HOLZER, employed as a knee bolter in the Northwest shingle mill, severed the tendons of his left arm by coming in contact with the saw. Jack's many friends will sympathize with him in his mishap.

Two infantile Indian demises occurred here last Tuesday, one being the 2 year-old son of Jimmy CHARLEY and the other the son of Thomas ANDREW, aged 14 months. One died in the morning and the other in the evening.

A dress making parlor has been established over the law office of A. E. MEAD on the corner of Washington avenue and H street. The Misses Winnie McELMON and Lorena SHAW have the same in charge, and will do first-class work at reasonable prices.

D. S. MILLER is moving about with a maimed hand, caused by a puncture from a cedar shingle spault.

T. B. SHANNON left on Friday for Los Gatos, Cal., being called thither to the bedside of his invalid wife.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., on Oct. 1st, 1894:

Tuesday, October 9, 1894:

John MERRITT left on Monday morning to accept a situation at Skykomish. He is to be employed by the Great Northern. John is an adept mechanic and capable of filling any position he may elect to assume.

The new meat market in the brick block on Martin street was opened up by Messrs. HORTON & GLEN on Monday morning.

Chas. NELSON has recently been selected to officiate as secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of this city. He is an enthusiast in this good work, and his labors cannot fail to bring forth good fruit.

Monday evening the Shamrock club gave their initial dance at the opera house, and it was pronounced a great success by those in attendance, who numbered about 40 couples. The music, which was furnished by Mrs. TANNER at the piano, Sam ANDERSON on the violin and Harry THOMAS with the cornet, is said to be the finest which Blaine has ever listened to. The club is composed of the Misses Frankie TOLFORD, Lola OSIER, Winnie and Nellie McELMON, Nellie CORNISH, Jessie SLOAN, Mabel and Lorena SHAW, Alice LIVINGSTON and others.

A. L. JOHNSON arrived Saturday from a three week's visit to his old home in Minnesota. Mr. JOHNSON returns more than ever with the idea that there is no place like Washington for climate and natural advantages. He spent a portion of his time at Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he has a brother residing, and was at Hastings, Minn., from which point he brought his mother, 72 years of age, who will make her home here for the present.

The many friends of Mrs. E. R. WHEELER will be pleased to learn that an operation for the removal of a granular tumor from the right side of her neck was in every respect a success and that she is now rapidly recovering. The tumor was removed at the Portland hospital on the 1st inst., by Drs. E. H. PARKER and Jas. H. BRISTOW, who evinced, both in diagnosing and removing the offending growth, rare skill and knowledge.

Friday, October 12, 1894:

R. A. WILSON mourns the loss of his mother, which sad event occurred at Jefferson, Iowa, on Sept. 29th, at the ripe age of 80 years.

John BARBER and Arthur SAVINGS have gone to the mountains to trap for the coming winter.

James ELWOOD has removed his place of business from the cannery to the Brewster side of the Point, some four miles distant, and has enlarged the store he is to occupy.

C. MOORE, I. M. SCOTT and John MILLER are serving as jurors at at Whatcom.

V. S. RYAN of Seattle has been in town during the week. Mr. RYAN was at one time managing editor of the Seattle Telegraph.

The Dakota creek shingle mill has been leased by George PENNINGTON, and will be in operation Monday.

The jury returned a verdict of guilty yesterday in the case of State of Washington vs. A. H. GLENN accused of stealing chains and boom sticks which had broken loose at Blaine.

Jennie, wife of James KEMP, is seriously ill, and her life is despaired of.

Friday, October 19, 1894:

The funeral of Charles MARBLE of Tacoma, whose death occurred at the Westminster fair last week from a balloon ascension, occurred last Sunday at his home.

A birthday party in honor of Joshua attaining his 24th year, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. HUGHES, Thursday evening last week. A large number of the young man's friends were on hand and passed a pleasant evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. FOX celebrated their wedding anniversary last Saturday at their residence on Harrison avenue. A goodly number of friends and relatives tendering them a surprise gathering, in commemoration of an event which occurred at Panora, Iowa just 8 years previous to this occasion.

The county bridge at Everson, 100 feet below the railroad bridge at that point, was washed out Monday last, and travel by that road is entirely suspended. Two teams, which were on the bridge at the time, narrowly escaped going down with it, and an Indian, named Jim YORK, who was crossing it on horseback, was carried down with the wreck and seriously injured. World-Herald, Fairhaven.

Out of 104 applications for teachers certificates in Whatcom county, 62 of the applicants failed to pass. The average salary paid male teachers in this county is $63.31, and of females $53.68. Out of a total of 1767 who applied for teachers certificates in the state, 780 failed.

William STEWART of Olympia, who resided here some 11 years ago, is now in the city visiting old friends. He is son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. UPSON.

A meeting of the Blaine Cemetery association was held at the city hall on Wednesday evening, and plans perfected for organization, Messrs. BOBLETT and GILLESPIE were appointed a committee to solicit subscribers, the payment of $1 entitling the member to a single lot, and $5 to a block, sufficient for 10 lots. These payments can be made either in labor or cash. Jas. H. MILHOLLIN was made clerk, J. H. MARTIN, treasurer and Isiah LIVINGSTONE, sexton, to hold office until the first Monday in December, when the annual election will occur. The cemetery plat is to be filed, and the association legally organized.

Chas. DAHL, who has been confined to his house for some days, is once more about, but shows the effects of his illness somewhat.

Henry HORTON left Monday evening on the steamer Utopia for Seattle, where he is to attend the University. Henry leaves a host of young friends behind him who will wish him every success in his studies. Previous to his departure a farewell gathering of his associates was held at the Hotel Blaine, and a pleasant evening passed.

Friday, October 26, 1894:

Last Wednesday at 5 o'clock p. m. Fred YORK and Miss Ella THOMPSON were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage, New Whatcom, by Rev. Mr. MCMILLAN. The happy couple returned on Thursday's train to Blaine where they are to reside.

Mrs. J. W. TANNER is the possessor of the first ladies bicycle which was ever owned in Blaine, namely, a Faultless wheel, which arrived last week.

Mr. & Mrs. E. T. CRABB of Harrison avenue morn the loss of their little babe, which died suddenly Monday evening. They have the sympathy of many friends.

O. D. MCDONALD ran a chisel into his knee while at work at the Osier building Tuesday. It is a bad wound, but it is hoped Mak will sustain no permanent injury from it.

The sad intelligence has reached here of the death of little Bessie LOY from scarlet fever, which bereavement occurred in Illinois two weeks ago. The father was in Montana at the time, and the mother and children were on a visit to the east. They have the sympathy of many, as little Bessie was a great favorite.

John KALLSEN was confined to his home early in the week by illness.

Last Friday night many friends of Miss Lottie THOMAS gathered at her residence on Fourth street and spent a most enjoyable evening. It was the anniversary of the young lady's 21st birthday.

Wm. HAMILY and family have returned from Pasadena, Cal., where they have been for the past six months. Tuesday evening a gathering of their many friends to welcome them back was held at their residence.

The Misses Maude and Fannie, sisters of the Messrs. SEELY Bros., arrived Tuesday from Frederickton, N. B. They will remain permanently in the city, and are domiciled at the SEELY residence on H street.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. SHANNON died at East Los Gatos, New Mexico, at 4:30 o'clock on Thursday morning of gastro-entris. In this sad event a host of our citizens will sympathize with the young couple.

Friday, November 2, 1894:

Henry HORTON began Monday on a course of study at the Acme Business college at Seattle.

John HOLZER was at Seattle Monday to meet a brother who came up from Portland. The brothers had not met for a number of years.

The parties who are arranging the PERLEY shingle mill are awaiting a new lot of fire brick to complete their work. When they arrive it is estimated that it will require five days to rebuild the furnace wall, and then shingle sawing will commence. R. R. MILLS is to be the foreman and J. L. LINGRE the engineer. The mill will employ 17 men.

Henry W. SMITH, of Lynden, died, Monday morning, at his home in Lynden, of hernia, aged 73 years. He leaves a widow but no children. He has lived in the county 23 years and at his death was possessed of several good tracts of land and some good village property. He was a mason and comrade of the Grand Army of the Republic. His funeral was held at the residence Tuesday last.

Rev. C. T. WHITTLESEY, (sic) the new pastor in charge of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches, is a most eloquent divine, and can do a good work here. He is soon to be joined by his wife, we are told. Mrs. W. is now in Portland.

The family of J. L. DICKERSON have leased the COLE house at E street wharf and opened a boarding house.

E. P. STANLEY of California, who is visiting the PERLEY's, met with an accident while out duck hunting Tuesday last, which might have caused serious injury. He was using a double-barrelled shot gun, when for some reason the end of the left hand barrel split down for a distance of some three inches and turned completely over, having at least half of the barrel exposed. County Attorney NEWMAN and some others were standing alongside of him at the time of the accident, and had the broken piece of metal parted some one would have been injured, perhaps fatally.

Rev. C. WHITTELSEY (sic) the new pastor of the united Presbyterian and Congregational churches of this city, was born at Ruxbury, Litchfield Co., Conn., Sept. 21, 1858. He graduated from Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., in 1883, and from Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Conn. in 1887. The summer of 1885, he preached in Springfield, Mass., the year 1887-8 at Carrington, N. Dak., from 1888 to 1891 at the Plymouth Congregational church, Portland, Ore., since that time his work has been at Pendleton, Oregon, at first as pastor of the Congregational church, and later on as pastor of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches, working together under the name of Trinity church. At the time of leaving Pendleton he was president of the Pendleton City Relief Society, and of the Eastern Oregon Christian Endeavor Union.

On Oct. 30th at Tacoma Michael and Kate MCATEE were divorced.

Friday, November 9, 1894:

The PERLEY mill will begin operations Monday morning next with a crew of 17 men. It will be under the management of W. T. CHALK, a shingle manufacturer of large experience. R. R. MILLS is to be the superintendent and J. L. LINGRE, the engineer.

Guy FELTON of Point Roberts came over with the official ballot Wednesday.

Mrs. Dana KING and Mrs. Samuel SIMMS of Minneapolis, mother and sister of Dr. W. A. KING, are here on a visit.

A program will be rendered at the opera house next Tuesday evening for the benefit of Frank JEANE, the young man who was injured at the Dakota creek mill. The North Star band will take part, vocal selections will be furnished by E. W. DICKERSON and others, and an enjoyable evening can be spent. This is certainly a deserving cause and it is hoped the public will lend a helping hand. The admission fee has been placed at 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

The Postal Telegraph company has been succeeded at this point by the Sunset Telephone company, who will now transmit all business by telephone. The charges for messages are nearly the same. The charge for three minutes conversation with a person in Seattle will be $1.50.

Robert C. APPLEGATE of New York City, who has been principal of the Blaine seminary since its inception and operation, has severed his connection with the school and will return to the east, leaving to-day. He will be succeeded by Miss HOLLY, who will have general charge of the instructions. Mr. APPLEGATE will leave many friends here, who appreciate his abilities and regret his departure.

Dr. REEVES has been a sufferer during the past week from an attack of rheumatism, which settled in one of his feet. He is now convalescing, and hopes soon to be about again.

Attorney MEAD is removing his office from the corner of Washington avenue and H street to the GILFILLAN-TANNER block, over FOX's drug store. He will occupy the room recently vacated by P. MCPHERSON.

The preliminary examination in the case of the state of Washington vs. Andrew MILLER, charged with attempting the life [of] Ed HOLTZHEIMER, was held before Judge DUNN last Saturday, and resulted in the defendant being bound over to the superior court for trial.

Friday, November 16, 1894:

Mr. & Mrs. Mat. KEMP rejoice in the birth of a bouncing baby girl.

Tuesday morning the mother of Mrs. Geo. H. WESTCOTT died at Jackson, N. H.

William DICKENSON was among the passengers for Honolulu, leaving Vancouver to-day by the Canadian Pacific steamer Miowera.

E. H. THOMAS and the Misses Jessie and Flora DAVIES returned from Whatcom Saturday where they had been attending the teachers' examination.

Mrs. C. T. WHITTLESY, wife of the new United church minister, accompanied by her daughter, arrived on Wednesday from Portland, Ore.

The Blaine Mercantile company expect to occupy their new brick store in about three weeks.

The Blaine Cemetery association have generously donated one lot to the Masonic, Oddfellow, Pythian and Rebekah lodges, provided they improve and keep in proper shape the same.

Thos. WILSON has received the sad news of the death of his step-mother, which occurred on the 2nd inst. at Belle Review, Que. Mr. WILSON leaves next week on a trip to his home. He has the sympathy of many friends in his bereavement.

During the past week the street repairing brigade has been busily engaged in building crossings, something sadly needed.

A meeting of the shingle weavers of Blaine will be held at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on E street Monday evening to organize a benefit association. A full attendance is desired.

Merle TANNER attained her ninth birthday on Tuesday last, and the event was made the occasion for a gathering of a goodly number of her young friends and playmates at the residence of her parents, where they spent an enjoyable day.

Mrs. Josie RABIDEAU, who has been a resident of Blaine for some months, left on Monday's train for West Superior, Wis., her former home. Friday evening previous to her departure a farewell gathering of her many friends was held at the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank OSIER on Harrison avenue. She leaves many acquaintances here who will regret her departure.

John TRAVIASS has branched out into the flour and feed business, being located in the building adjoining the STEAUBLI property, on Washington avenue.

Tuesday morning the PERLEY shingle mill was set in operation under the management of W. L. CHALK of Seattle. Some little adjustment of the machinery was required, and the engine has been changed in location. A crew of 19 men are employed who receive compensation on a per thousand basis. R. R. MILLS will have general supervision of the mechanical part of the business, assisted by G. S. LINGRE as engineer. This mill has been closed since the latter part of May last, and its resumption will be a source of permanent gain to the industries of Blaine.

Friday, November 30, 1894:

Capt. AMEY, of the sloop Rosy, has gone to Seattle to spend the winter.

D. DRYSDALE and family took their departure on Sunday's train for a winter in San Francisco.

Mrs. L. J. CHURCH of Port Angeles, Wash., sister of Mrs. W. J. GILLESPIE, is at present in the city on a visit.

Albert MORHAMANN [MOHRMANN] has received his commission as postmaster of "Marietta." The new name will not be used until January 1st.

John R. MILLER has exchanged fifteen acres of land near Blaine with Mr. HOTCHKISS for a ranch in Colorado.

W. E. GIBSON, a tug boat engineer, met with death by drowning opposite Blaine Friday afternoon, while passing to the rear of the boat to get a gun to shoot at some ducks which came in sight. He was a single man, and resided at New Westminster, B. C.

Friday, December 7, 1894:

To-day being a birth-day of Miss HOLLY, one of the Blaine seminary teachers, her scholars and friends prepared a neat surprise for her.

The following is a list of the officers elected by International City lodge No. 79, A. F. & A. M., on Tuesday evening last, for the ensuing year:
W. M. - J. S. JOHNSTON
S. W. - J. A. MARTIN
J. W. - A. L. JOHNSON
Treasurer - W. J. GILLESPIE
Secretary - J. B. RAMAGE

A social, invitation to an organization of a dancing school, will be held at the Opera house Saturday night, under the directorship of S. W. SCOTT. An admission fee of 50 cents will be charge.

Thursday evening Blaine lodge No. 80, I. O. O. F., elected the following officers for the ensuing term, commencing January 1st, 1895:
N. G. - W. A. KING
V. G. - W. J. GILLESPIE
Secy. - E. M. ADAMS
Treas. - O. P. CARVER
F. S. - O. S. HASELTINE

Ted THOMAS, one of the attaches of the Journal office, has been confined at home during the past week by an attack of tonsilitis. He is now convalescing.

John R. MILLER intends soon to remove to Montrose county, Colorado, at least as soon as he can close up his business here. He has secured a fine tract of 80 acres in the most fertile part of Colorado, and will no doubt reap a handsome reward from his exchange.

Last Saturday morning the lifeless body of Joseph BARTSCH, a rancher living about eight miles east of Blaine was discovered by John OTLEY [OTLY] and others, who had gone in search of him. Mr. BARTSCH left home Thursday to do some clearing up work on his ranch and his absence elicited no uneasiness until Friday night, when he failed to return. Mr. BARTSCH was 53 years of age and had long been troubled with a heart affliction, which caused his sudden death. The body was discovered about 40 rods from the house and showed him to have been in the act of shoveling away a small knoll of earth when the messenger of death struck him, the lifeless body falling across a log directly behind it. He leaves a widow and one son, and was universally respected by all his acquaintances. Mr. BARTSCH was an ambitious, hard working man and his section of land shows abundant evidence of his incessant labors. Those he has left behind will receive a full mead of sympathy from their many friends.

John KALLSON was a witness in the LINDSEY case at Whatcom Thursday.

S. H. HORTON, of the Blaine Hotel, was at Whatcom Wednesday on a business trip.

Cashier WHEELER of the Blaine State bank was at Whatcom this week in attendance on a court case.

M. J. HENEY is now at the Astor, New York, arranging for a new deal in the Blaine and Eastern matter.

Mrs. M. A. FOX, mother of W. F. FOX, arrived Tuesday over the Canadian Pacific from Omaha, Neb., on a visit to her son.

Friday, December 14, 1894:

Mrs. C. LINDSTROM has leased the St. Leonard hotel dining room, and will cater to the tastes of the most exacting.

James PARKE of Seattle, owner of the old EDWARD's shingle and lumber mill site on the Cain Wharf was in the city during the present week on business connected with leasing the property to James WILSON, who is at present operating the Drayton mill. If the deal is consummated, which it undoubtedly will be, Mr. WILSON will refit the property with suitable machinery and engage in the manufacture of salmon cases, as we understand he has contracts for a large number of these for the coming season.

The Messrs. GARDNER & WILLIAMS have moved into the Washington avenue building, and refitted, renovated, and repapered and painted the same, and are now ready to dispense liquid refreshments to their patrons. Prescriptions compounded with dispatch.

Thursday morning the sad but perhaps not wholly unexpected tidings of the demise of Mrs. T. B. SHANNON, which occurred at Los Vegus, N. M., on Wednesday night at 11 o'clock, reached this city. Her last hours were soothed by the presence of husband, father and mother, who had been with her for some weeks. Her remains were taken to Toronto, Kan., where they are to be buried to-morrow. Mrs. SHANNON was but a young woman and the few brief months of her married life which were spent among our citizens will leave an endearment of her friendship among them, and a full quota of sympathy for the bereaved. Though lost to sight she will ever remain to memory dear.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BASS are the happy parents of a daughter which put in its appearance last week.

Mrs. Kenny LINDSEY presented her husband with a fine eleven pound boy on the 13th, inst. Mother and child doing well. Dr. DEMENT in attendance.

John HARRIS lounges in the Blaine bastile, under a charge of being drunk and disorderly. The fine assessed against him is $15 and costs.

Monday evening last there passed from this life to a blessed immortality James M. HARVEY, aged 67 years, 1 month and 19 days. Mr. HARVEY was born Oct. 22d, 1827, in the province of Quebec, and was married to Agnes STORIE in 1851. In 1871 he was converted to the cause of Christ and became a communicant of the Baptist faith. He moved to North Dakota in 1878, and engaged in farming. Came to Washington Territory in 1887, and joined the Free Methodist church, of which he remained a devout and earnest member until the time of his demise. He was buried from his house of worship on Wednesday last, the pastor, Rev. N. E. HOUGH, officiating. Deceased leaves a widow and ten children to mourn his death.

Friday, December 21, 1894:

J. T. HARLING and family were passengers on Wednesday's train for Seattle, from which point they will go to Denver, Col., where Mr. HARLING has a lucrative position awaiting him. They leave many friends behind who will regret their departure, and carry with them a host of kind wishes for prosperity in their new home.

Elias HACKMAN of HACKMAN Bros. was the recipient last week of a beautiful diamond - studded horseshoe scarf pin from his friends in New York. It is a handsome piece of jewelry.

Frank MCCALL, deputy U.S. commissioner, has moved his office into the TANNER-GILFILLIN building, where he will in the future be found to attend any business in his line.

J. P. JENSEN has taken up a claim on Vancouver island, and is making good progress. He is more than pleased with his prospects and surroundings.

Wednesday at high noon Miss Maud E. KENNEDY of this city and C. E. NEILSON of Vancouver, B.C., were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's brother, Deputy Inspector KENNEDY, on Clark street. Only the immediate relatives, including H. J. KENNEDY of Snohomish, a brother of the bride, Deputy Collector MALONEY of Whatcom, and a few intimate friends were in attendance. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. WHITE of the Methodist church. A mid day luncheon was served immediately after the ceremony to which ample justice was done. Perhaps one of the most interesting features of the luncheon was the important part taken by Mr. MALONEY, who acted a master of ceremonies. The happy pair left on the afternoon train for Vancouver, their future home, where the groom is engaged in business. The bride will receive a host of congratulations from her many Blaine friends and a hearty wish for happiness and bliss.

E. GOODWIN has built a new residence on D street for his own occupancy. It has been placed upon the site of the recent fire.

The Shaftsbury Literary society have selected the following officers to serve for the following three months:
President - Mrs. BOND.
Vice President - Mrs. BLACK.
Secretary - Mrs. ADAMS.
Manager of Exercise - Mrs. Melissa MILHOLLIN.
Business Manager - Mrs. HUGHES.
The lesson for next meeting will be "Human Nature and Impersonations," in the magazine, with quotations from Longfellow.

The following officers have been elected by Deborah Rebeka lodge, No. 50:
Sarah A. JOSEPH - N. G.
Lucy E. WEBSTER - V. G.
Caroline B. ADAMS - S.
Laura B. WILSON - T.
Fannie I. ELLIS - F. S.

George H. SMITH started Sunday over the Canadian Pacific for Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

L. H. WHEELER of Seattle, a brother of Cashier WHEELER of the Blaine State bank, is in the city on a visit.

W. S. GEARY of Seattle, WINTER & HARPER's piano tuner, has been in the city during the past week. He is an expert, and his work always gives the best of satisfaction.

Allen BOGARD has opened a fruit and confectionery store on Martin street near C. A. LOOMIS' store, and has the same well stocked.

Mrs. WALLER has purchased the house recently occupied by Mayor WESTCOTT of F street near the corner of Fourth, and will soon occupy the same as a residence. This property is located on a pleasant site and will make a desirable place of abode.

Auditor COLLIER has issued a marriage license to Fred E. WYMAN of Seattle and Miss Eliza J. WHITE of Semiahmoo.

Friday, December 28, 1894:

Geo. A. ELLSPERMAN, the new deputy collector, expects soon to bring his family here from Friday Harbor.

Fred HUTCHISS, an employee of the Hotel Blaine, has gone to St. Luke's hospital at Whatcom, to undergo an operation.

Henry HORTON, who is attending college in Seattle, came up on Saturday's boat to spend the holiday's with his parents.

E. A. WADHAMS, Miss Laura WADHAMS, Miss Anna WALLER and Mrs. G. DAVENPORT of this city were in Seattle early in the week in attendance on the Tavary English grand opera performances. They return to-day.

Married, by the Rev. J. W. WHITE, at the residence of the bride's mother at Semiahmoo, Capt. F. E. WYMAN and Eliza Jane, only daughter of the late Capt. T. W. WHITE and granddaughter, of J. F. TARTE, Sen., of Blaine, and great granddaughter of the late Major MCKNIGHT of West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.

Prof. HITT is making an effort to start a high school at Everson, to include the Everson, Nooksack and Roeder districts.

By a notice in another column it will be seen that the drug firm of ROBERTS Bros. have dissolved, E. A. ROBERTS retiring. The business will be continued by G. M. ROBERTS.

A fine specimen of gold leaf work can be seen in the windows of the Blaine State bank, the handiwork of our popular painter and decorater, L. E. LAMAR. The job is a credible piece of workmanship.

T. J. FOLEY, formerly principal of the Blaine public schools, is now teaching at Yager, Wash.

Dec. 27th, St. John's Day, was observed by International City Lodge, No. 79, A. F. & A. M., by installation ceremonies which were public to the extent of the families of Masons and perhaps a half dozen invited guests. At the conclusion of the impressive ceremonies refreshments were served and a pleasant and profitable evening had by all who were in attendance. Below is a complete list of officers for the ensuing Masonic year:

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