Wednesday, January 1, 1902:
FATAL ACCIDENT AT NOOKSACK
The report of a frightful accident which occurred in one of the sawmills at Nooksack yesterday, reached the city last night. Chas. STILLWELL, aged 30 years, who resides near Lynden, employed as a sawyer in the mill, was killed by the bursting of the saw, meeting death in a frightful manner. Judge Parker ELLIS, who is acting as coroner, during absence of Coroner WARINNER, was notified of the accident and he left on the noon train for Nooksack, where he goes t investigate the case.
Death of Harry PURR [PARR]
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. PURR [PARR], C an Seventeenth streets, is clowded (sic) with gloom today and their grief seems unbearable. At 6 o'clock this morning their 8 year old son Harry, died after an illness of four days of pneumonia. Harry was a bright boy and his presence in the home circle will be missed by his parents. He was a member of the Washington school. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence 11 o'clock Friday.
MOUNTAIN VIEW AND FERNDALE
--Miss PHILLIPS one of the teachers in the Ferndale school has resigned on account of sickness and Miss Pearl SMITH will take her place.
--Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE of Sumas [he]re visiting Mr. GEORGE's parents in Ferndale.
--Mr. and Mrs. FELMLEY of Mountain View spent Christmas with relatives at Van Wyck.
--Mr. E. BOSTON was visiting his mother in Mt. View on Monday.
--Mr. A. F. MILLS of Seattle who spent Christmas with the family of H. A. SMITH in Mt. View, returned to his home Saturday.
--Miss Becky and Mr. C. MANN of Mt. View, were married in Whatcom on Christmas by Judge NETERER, Rumor has it several more nuptials will come off soon.
--The monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. VAN OSTRAND's on Saturday, Mrs. Nettie FOX, secretary.
--The annual meeting of the Cemetery Association met at Mrs. H. MUSSER's on Monday the 30th.
--Mr. and Mrs. FOX of Ferndale were in Mt. View on Monday.
--Mr. S. BURGESS of Whatcom was in the neighborhood Monday.
--Miss Emma RATCLIFFE was visiting in the neighborhood last week.
--Rev. CARMICKLE, who has been holding meetings in Mt. View has gone to Custer for a few weeks service.
--The CRAWFORD Brothers have their new mill running in good earnest and they are turning out some fine shingles.
--Bert SMITH spent a few days on Lummi island last week.
--Mr. LOPAZ is making an addition to his mill.
--Mr. C. THORNTON of Ferndale was in the neighborhood on Saturday looking for a teacher to fill Miss PHILLIPS place in Ferndale.
DEATH AT WELCOME
Chris JORGENSEN who was kicked by a horse Saturday at his home near Welcome, died Sunday.
BIRCH BAY BREVITIES.
--Miss Katie TURNER is over from Blaine spending the holidays with her mother Mrs. CHAMERLAIN.
--Mr. and Mrs. P. R. JEFFCOTT and little daughter are the guests of Mrs. JEFFCOTT's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John TARTE during vacation of the Ferndale school.
--The high tide and wind of last Thursday washed out the beach road near John GEISCHERS. The same gale unroofed a portion of Mr. McHEFFEY's barn and all farmers had much of their fences to rebuild.
--Albert MILLER and wife entertained at Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. P. C. JAMES. Miss Flora KEY was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. JAMES and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. PARR guests of Mr. and Mrs. McHEFFEY on this day.
--Rev. CURRIE and wife held services at the school house Sunday. Mrs. CURRY conducting the morning service and Mr. CURRY the evening services. Mr. CURRY was called from Nebraska to fill the pulpits of the Congregational churches of Blaine and Pleasant Valley, but until completion of valley church will hold services in the school house every two weeks.
--Mrs. PRATT and children of Kickerville spent the holidays in Seattle with relatives.
--Mr. THRALL returned Sunday from a 7 days visit with his family in Whatcom.
--Otto VOGT and sister Amy went to Everson Monday last the guests of Mrs. Nettie WAITE.
Thursday, January 2, 1902:
NOOKSACK, Wn., -- Harry SIMPSON, brother of John SIMPSON, and Mrs. Ruth THOMPSON of Ellison, died Monday at 1 o'clock of pneumonia, after a short illness. He leaves a wife and two small children. The remains were interred at 2 o'clock Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Nooksack cemetery.
Charles A. STILLWELL of Lynden while working in the STORY & Co. mill here, as sawyer, was wounded by the breaking of a cut-off saw and died two hours later. He was hurt at 11 a.m., and died at 1 o'clock p. m. He had left the log saw to help the off-bearer's to run out a long 10 x 10 timber, and which by some unseen cause swung around as on a pivot, striking the cut-off saw, causing it to break, throwing pieces of iron in all directions. He saw his danger and tried to dodge, but was hit in the right breast and although all was done that was possible, he died before a doctor could be summoned, He was well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The remains will be interred in the Lynden cemetery Thursday afternoon.
The newborn babe of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. OLSEN died Monday night, and will be entered in Nooksack Cemetery, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Accident at Sumas
As Mr. Wm. HILLIARD was crossing the N. P. track on Garfield street Saturday evening about supper time, he was struck by the section hand car driven by a crew of Japs, and knocked him into the middle of the week after New Year's, so to speak, says the Sumas Sentinel. The old gentleman was struck n the side and back, and hurled into the air, he falling upon the car. The affrighted Japs stopped the car, and the injured man, who had been rendered unconscious by the the shock, was taken into the Bounday hotel. He received a painful bruise on his back and shoulder, and three ugly cuts in the back of the head. After a short time he was able to seek his home in company with friends; but he is badly shaken up, and has a poor opinion of Japs anyway. Mr. HILLIARD was carrying a lantern at the time, but all agree in the statement that there was no light on the handcar, which was moving rapidly through the dark, over our street crossings.
Nooksack, Wa., Jan. 2. Harry SIMPSON, brother of John SIMPSON, and Mrs. Ruth THOMPSON of Everson, died Monday at 1 o'clock of pneumonia, after a short illness. He leaves a wife and two small children. The remains were interred at 2 o'clock Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Nooksack cemetery.
The new born babe of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. OLESEN died Monday night, and will be interred in Nooksack cemetery, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Death of a Pioneer.
News was received here Tuesday of the death of Harry SIMPSON, of Nooksack, which sad event occurred Monday last. He has been ill but a short time. Mr. SIMPSON was most favorably known all over Whatcom county, and his warm personal friends were legion. He was at one time in business at Deming, and his loss will be keenly felt by his friends there and elsewhere, wherever known. He leaves a young wife, formerly Miss Nellie SEFTON, and a large number of relatives in and around Everson. His funeral is being held today. -Sumas Sentinel.
Friday, January 3, 1902:
PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Peter MARTINI, aged 45 years, died yesterday morning at her home near Laurel, after a short illness. She was a pioneer resident of that place having located there with her husband 17 years ago. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at Laurel tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the *Ten Mile cemetery.
[*Cemetery records show she was buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.]
R. CUNNINGHAM, an official of the Great Northern Railway company, was in the city on business today.
John KALLSEN, a well known business man of Blaine, was in the city yesterday.
Funeral services over the remains of Harry PARR, aged 8 years, were held at the family residence on C and Seventeenth streets, at 10 o'clock his morning. The body was taken to Custer for interment.
The new school house at Van Wyck is almost completed. It is expected that school will begin in the new building next Monday. W. A. WILLIAMS of Fairhaven is the teacher.
Saturday, January 4, 1902:
J. W. HALL, a leading citizen of Blaine, was among the business visitors in the city yesterday.
Monday, January 6, 1902:
DEATH OF OLD TIMER
Christian TUTTLE aged 74 years, died at his home at Beach on Lummi Island of senile decay. Mr. TUTTLE located on Lummi Island about 30 years ago where he resided up to the time of his death. He has been a frontiersman nearly all his life, as he left his home in Michigan when a mere boy, joining the rush to the gold fields in California. He spent several years digging gold in that state and then went to Oregon where he continued to search for that precious metal. He remained in Oregon several years when he pulled up stakes and came to the territory of Washington, which at that time, about 40 years ago was a vast wilderness. He purchased a small boat and loaded it with provisions and set out to explore Puget Sound. He visited all the islands between Seattle and Bellingham Bay, and finally selected a site for a home at Beach on Lummi Island in Whatcom county. He built a cabin and set about to clear the land and build himself a home. After toiling unrelentingly for years he succeeded in hewing out one of the finest farms on the Sound. The old pioneers endured many privations in the early days, but their hopes of a rapid development of the country were not in vain. Mr. TUTTLE leaves several children to mourn the loss of a father. Mrs. TUTTLE passed away about two years ago.
BLUE CANYON NOTES
--Mr. Will COLLING spent Christmas at home.
--Mrs. FRANK and children were visiting at Mrs. Robert COLLING's last week.
--Mrs. John SCHOLUND and children are visiting friends and relatives at Custer this week.
--Mrs. John RICHMOND's mother, who lives near Roslyn, Wn., has been visiting here for the last few days.
--Mr. O'BRIEN was in Seattle during Christmas.
--Mr. and Mrs. Lucian WAITE spent their Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ben STRAUSBAUGH at the Clipper Shingle mill.
--Our school has closed with a brilliant success and we heartily commend the retiring teacher, Miss Lucy SHAW, for her efficient work.
--The bridge crew are now driving the piling for the trestle here at Blue Canyon, and expect to have it done by tomorrow.
--Track laying is now about one half mile from the bunkers and if there are no more land slides to interfere, the track will be laid up to our burg before New Years.
--Mr. Oscar PERKINS, locomotive fireman for the L. W. L., has been transferred to a similar position on the B. B. & E. railroad.
--Mr. Frank VANDERFORD has returned from New Mexico where he went for the benefit of his health.
Tuesday, January 7, 1902:
Harry P. WYNNE, a pioneer resident of Ferndale, was transacting business in the city yesterday. He reports everything O. K. in that vicinity.
Wednesday, January 8, 1902:
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. LOSEY of Fifteenth street, between Knox and Mill avenues, Fairhaven, was saddened yesterday by the loss of their little infant, whose death occurred shortly after its birth.
BIRCH BAY BREVITIES.
--Plastering was begun on the church last Thursday. Next Saturday there will be a scraping bee on the church grounds and the yard put in shape for fence and shade trees.
--Mr. DAVENPORT, the Birch Bay teacher returned Saturday from a two weeks vacation, beginning duties Monday.
--The ROSELLE boys were on the bay hunting Friday returning Saturday with two bears.
--Mr. and Mrs. Lee CHAMBERLIN entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. H. W. YOUNG.
--Emil SELINE put the chimneys in the Lee JAMES new house this week.
--Prior KEY and sister Flora left Thursday for their old home in Tennessee. During their residence here they have made many friends who were sorry to lose them, but wish them success wherever they are.
--Peter MARTINSON went to Seattle Thursday returning Saturday. We all know why he went.
Thursday, January 9, 1902:
BLUE CANYON ITEMS.
--Wm. CALDWELL has been on the sick list for the past few days.
--Andrew ECKLUND has returned from the Mt. Baker country and has accepted a position as foreman of the grading crew on the B. B. & E. railway.
--Lucien WAITE and family leave today for Hillsborough, Oregon, where they will locate permanently.
--Among the visitors to Whatcom this week may be noted Mrs. Ida ANDREWS, Mr. J. J. CRYDERMAN, Ernest PROVATZ.
--For the first time in the history of Blue Canyon we say "we have a railroad." The track is laid to our burg, but progress of laying track is hindered a great deal by landslides along the route.
--The pile driven is now at work driving piles for the last bridge on the shores of the lake and then there are two bridges to be built across Anderson creek, which finishes the pile driver's work on the railroad.
"Uncle Billy" SMITH, formerly a well known pioneer of Ten Mile, but now of Aberdeen, is in the city on a visit to friends and relatives.
DEATH OF EMMA WILSON
Miss Emma WILSON, aged 27 years, died last night at Marietta, after a lingering illness of several months. She was born Sept. 18, 1874, in Pettis county, Mo. About 14 years ago she was converted and united with the M. E. church at Southton, Mo. She leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn her loss, among whom are City Auditor Frank WILSON and Prof. Aug. WILSON of the Northwest Business College. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Trinity M. E. church. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
Chas. I. ROTH left this morning on a visit to his old home in Peoria, Ill. His aged mother, who resides there, is quite ill.
Friday, January 10, 1902:
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
Mrs. Susan Hunter HANCOCK Passes Away in Seattle.
Mrs. Susan Hunter HANCOCK, the noted Northwest pioneer, who died in Seattle yesterday was an aunt of Mrs. F. C. PETTIBONE, Mrs. H. A. FAIRCHILD and Mrs. Chas. DONOVAN of Whatcom. Mrs. HANCOCK was born in Montgomery county, Va., December 27, 1823, and her life ended only a few days after she had passed her 78th birthday. She was the daughter of Walter and Mary CROCKETT, and came of good old revolutionary stock, her grandfather having fought for the independence of the American colonies under the flag of General WASHINGTON. She came to Washington in 1851, settling on Whidbey Island, where she took up the Susan HANCOCK donation claim, recently acquired by the United States government for military purposes. On 1854 she was married on the old CROCKETT homestead on Whidbey Island to Samuel HANCOCK of Lynchburg, Va.
He had come to the West shore in the early 40's and had spent many years as a trader along the Coast from California to British Columbia. The marriage took place on the old homestead at Whidbey Island and the young couple established their home on a portion of the donation claim belonging to Mrs. HANCOCK's mother. During the gold excitement in Idaho they spent at Whidbey Island. Their life was far from monotonous and the old block house in which they slept during the Indian excitement of 1856 is still standing.
L. THOMPSON of Geneva intends moving to Fairhaven shortly.
Saturday, January 11, 1902:
DEATH OF GERTRUDE WARNER.
Passed Away Quietly Last Night at the Sisters Hospital
Gertrude WARNER, aged 22 years, died at 10:45 last night at St. Joseph's hospital. Deceased was a sister of Fred W. WARNER. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at NOICE's funeral parlors.
Herman BORCHHARDT's family consisting of his wife and seven sons, John, Fred, Herman, Henry, Emil, Walter and Richard, ranging in ages from 20 to 3 years, arrived in Fairhaven from Illinois, yesterday, and propose to make this city their future home. Mr. BORCHARDT has been an employe of the Puget Sound Mill for the past two months.
Monday, January 13, 1902:
Funeral services over the remains of Gertrude WARREN were conducted by Dr. S. S. SULLIGER at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at H. S. NOICE's funeral parlors. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
O. S. MAY is in the city from Clerbrook.
F. M. BLOOMQUIST has arrived in the city from Chicago, Ill., and will engage in the sign business with his brother, J. A. BLOOMQUIST.
The body of R. H. LYLE will probably arrive in the city tomorrow from Los Angeles, Cal. Funeral services will probably be held in United Presbyterian church on Broadway.
INQUIRY ABOUT WILLIAM MURRAY
City Marshal BARKER received a letter today from Mrs. B. CULKEEN of Washburn, Wis., asking for information about one William MURRAY, who mysteriously disappeared from Fairhaven, Nov. 8 last. The writer says she is a sister of the missing man's wife and that she is anxious to hear something definite about him. She claims to have written certain persons in this city, but had not received a reply up to Jan. 8, this year.
MURRAY, the missing man, had been employed by the Puget Sound Packing company for some time and was considered a hard working, industrious fellow. The story of his sudden and mysterious disappearance last November was published in the Herald some time ago and the facts in the case are well known to the readers of this paper. It appears, however, that Mrs. MURRAY is ignorant of her husband's whereabouts, according to the following letter received from Mrs. CULKEEN today:
"Washburn, Wis., Jan. 8, 1902.
Chief of Police, Fairhaven, Wa.
"Dear Sir: Would you kindly let me have the facts in connection with the disappearance of William MURRAY, who was working for the Puget Sound Packing Co., of your city, and who is supposed to have been drowned in Bellingham Bay. As his wife is a sister of mine I am anxious to get the facts in the case. You will kindly give me all the information you can.
Tuesday January 14, 1902:
PIONEER LADY PASSES AWAY
Mrs. John MILLER Died at Her Home Near Ferndale Sunday.
Mrs. John MILLER, a well known pioneer lady aged about 50 years, died Sunday morning at her home on the Northwest Diagonal road this side of Ferndale. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence. A large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors were present at the funeral services. Over 60 wagons and carriages were in line in the funeral cortege. Interment was made in the cemetery near Ferndale.
Wednesday, January 15, 1902:
JOHNNIE KOHLER A YOUNG HERO
There are many heroes in the world and in this category should be placed the name of Johnnie KOHLER, a 10 year old boy, who resides with his parents in Fairhaven. He has the mettle that goes to make up a little hero. He is as level headed as the average man and during the past year has by his presence of mind and ability to be quick in times of danger, saved the lives of two of his fellow playmates.
Last Friday he saved a little playmate about six years old from a watery grave on the Fairhaven water front. The little fellow was playing on the logs in the boom yard near the Puget Sound mill. Johnny repeatedly warned the little boy to keep off the logs or else he would slip off and fall in the water. The little fellow paid no attention to the warning. Finally the little boy attempted to jump from one log to another, but failed and fell into the Bay. Johnny saw the boy fall in and ran to his rescue. He ran over the logs like a squirrel and got there in time to save the boy's life, as he had gone under the water twice when he got hold of him and pulled him out. Thus little Johnnie KOHLER is entitled to the name of a hero, for if he had not hastened to the aid of the drowning boy his life would have been lost.
But this is not the only act of heroism performed by this little boy. About a year ago he saved another playmate from being run over and killed by the train on the Great Northern track at Fairhaven. A little boy had lost a marble in a crack in the planks between th rails. The little fellow's mind was engrossed in the search for the marble and he did not see the train that was rapidly coming toward him. Johnnie saw the predicament and ran and dragged the boy from the track just in time to save him from being ground to atoms beneath the wheels of the train.
BIRCH BAY BREVITIES
--Mr. THRALL of Tacoma, spent Tuesday with his brother, Prof. THRALL.
--Charles MARTINSON returned from Skagit county, where he has rented a farm. Several months ago he was wedded to Miss Agusta JOHNSON of Custer, but it has only just been announced. Congratulations are extended by their friends.
--Mrs. Albert MILLER was the guest of Mrs. Lee JAMES Saturday.
--E. A. NICKSON, Orris LEWIS, Ed. MARTINSON and John STEEL were doing business in Whatcom the first of last week.
--Rev. H. W. YOUNG, George CREASY, Albert MILLER, Mrs. GRINNETT, Mrs. O. F. LEWIS, and Miss Francis TARTE represented the Pleasant Valley Congregational church at Blaine last Tuesday evening.
--Ernest HOLZHEIMER, Pete and Ed. MARTINSON left last week for the Mt. Baker country.
--Mr. and Mrs. P. R. JEFFCOTT spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John TARTE.
--Will TARTE was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. LEWIS at dinner Sunday.
LUMMI ISLAND
--Arthur PAYNE, M. A. GRANGER and G. PAYNE, were passengers to Lummi Island yesterday.
--R. SMITH, Miss Carrie SMITH and L. S. PIKE are guests of Mr. and Mrs. CHAMBERLAIN.
ORCAS ISLAND
--The CHASE Brothers company intend to erect a saw mill and box factory at West Sound.
--Judge BROYLES and wife, of Whatcom, spent his holidays with friends here.
--This county will build a court house at Friday Harbor.
--Mrs. (sic) AULD of Fairhaven has moved onto his ranch near East Sound. He brought 40 head of sheep with him.
JAMES GARLAND ALMOST DROWNED
James GARLAND, a boom man at the Export mill, one of the properties belonging to the Puget Sound Sawmill & Shingle company, was almost drowned in the Bay near the foot of Knox street, Fairhaven yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. While at work in assembling the logs for the mill he missed his footing and went into the Bay. Pete CLARK, another boom man, witnessed the Brodie act of his co-laborer, immediately went to the rescue and soon had GARLAND on the hurricane deck of a piece of tall timber. Mr. GARLAND cannot swim and he was very fortunate in escaping with a cold bath.
W. C. ALLERTON, formerly a leading real estate and business man of this city in the boom days of Fairhaven, arrived yesterday from Missoula, Montana, where he has resided the past six years. He says he had been longing to return to Bellingham Bay for some time and now that he is here he intends to remain.
Death of Mrs. A. J. BELL.
Mrs. A. J. BELL, who resided in Fairhaven and Whatcom for two years, died in Seattle last Monday. She had been an invalid for several months. Her daughter, Gertrude, was for two years a student of the Normal school. Miss BELL was visiting friends in Fairhaven and Whatcom last week returning home Sunday.
The body of R. H. LYLE, who died in California, arrived in the city on the noon train. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the United Presbyterian church.
County Treasurer HANDSCHY is in Spokane on business.
T. W. TARTE and son of Beach, were visitors in the city yesterday.
Thursday, January 16, 1902:
Wong Toon, a prominent citizen of Lummi Island, was a guest at the Vendome hotel, Fairhaven, today.
Building Permits.
Building permits were issued by City Clerk HILDEBRAND today as follows:
--G. H. SHEPARD, 1600 Broadway, residence, $500.
--C. T. CANFIELD, 1500 Eldridge avenue, addition to residence, $400.
W. J. Parkinson Dies Suddenly
A Port Townsend special to the P. I. says that W. J. PARKINSON, who represented Whatcom county in the first state senate, died recently at his home near Jackson, Miss., last Monday night. He ran several hundred yards to catch a train and died soon after entering the car, while the train was pulling out.
Senator PARKINSON was prominent in State politics in the early days of Washington's statehood, but returned East before the expiration of the term for which he was elected to the Senate. While in the Senate the memorial SQUIRE-CALKINS senatorial contest came up, and PARKINSON refused to ally himself with either faction and cast his vote of Lieut. Governor LAUGHTON. About five years ago he married a wealthy widow living in Mississippi and it is reported that he was one of the wealthiest planters of the state.
Saturday, January 18, 1902:
Alex McLEOD of Nelson, B. C., is visiting in the city. Mr. McLEOD is a Whatcom county pioneer, having first located here about 25 years ago.
Baby Drowned In Well.
This evening witnessed one of the saddest events that ever happened in this vicinity. Gerald, the 23-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. SMITH, was drowned in a spring. The little fellow, just paddling around, started to go to the barn with his father, but as it was getting dark, the father told him to to to the house, only a few steps from where they were and supposed he had gone in the house. He finished his evening's work and went to the house. The mother asked him where Gerald was, and he said that he had sent him to the house. A search was started immediately and in about 20 minutes from the time that he had been told to go to the house his little lifeless body was taken out of the spring. Mother, father and friends worked with the body trying to bring life back until satisfied that God had taken another little soul to his kingdom. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. NEWBERRY, Saturday afternoon at the residence of the stricken parents. -Island County Times.
LYNDEN LOCALS.
--George WAPLES is rusticating once more in this neighborhood.
--Frank BAKES of Seattle is visiting his father, James BATES, of this place.
--Simon KILDALL transacted business at the county seat the first of the week.
--Mrs. Emma DANIELS is here from Whatcom, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. ROBINSON.
--Mrs. STARK returned Monday from Kent, somewhat improved in health.
--Mrs. Arthur WILLIAMS accompanied her father, Mr. STARK from Kent to Lynden, where she (sic) will remain for some time.
--Mr. STANLEY, a former resident of Lynden, is now in town direct from Dawson.
--Mr. and Mrs. Harvey SLADE have sold their home west of town.
--The Reading Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Kathy WORTHEN, Jan. 17.
BLUE CANYON.
--Wm. CALDWELL is on the sick list yet.
--Wm. ROBERTS, who is in the hospital, is reported no better.
--J. J. CRYDERMAN, engineer in charge of the B. B. & E. railroad returned from Olympia today.
--Pat O'BRIEN was in Whatcom yesterday.
--S. A. VANDERFORD, the L. W. L. company's boom man, has resigned his position to accept the position of fireman on the locomotive.
--Wm. ZWACK will leave in a few days. He expects to travel for a Chicago wholesale house.
--It is a wise adage that "Railroads bring accidents." The B. B. & E. is no exception to the rule. Last night Andrew ECKLUND, foreman of one of the rock crews left his handcar on the track and went to see about some freight. He was gone a short time only, but during the interim Mr. Iron Horse with wheels came along and disputed the right of way in question, and the consequence was the hand car is now on the sick list. Fortunately no one was hurt.
Monday, January 20, 1902:
CHARLES
PELEGRIN
Well Known Young Man of Fairhaven Dies of Injuries
The deceased was born in Minnesota, July 7, 1876, and leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis PELEGRIN and two sisters, Misses Mary and Josephine, living in this city, and another sister, Miss Maggie, at present residing near Roseland, B. C., to mourn his untimely death. He resided with his parents on Donovan avenue and Tenth street. He was a member in good standing in Fairhaven Camp, No. 5718, Woodmen of America, and carried $2000 life insurance in the order, made out to his mother. [A piece of tape covers parts of the text in the next several lines.] He was alway _____the local volunteer _____ for many years.
Charles PELEGRIN ____ Bellingham Bay for the past fi_______ and thousands of friends deplo___ death. He was of a jovial disposit, and he also possessed to a remarkable degree the qualities that made every one whom he met or became acquainted with respect and like him, while his intimate friends fairly worshiped him - he was so thoroughly manly under all circumstances. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the residence in Donovan avenue. Services will be held at the Church of the Assumption, where Rev. Father BOULET will sing a Requiem mass.
The indications are the funeral will be an impressive one, for it appears every person in Fairhaven is a friend of the deceased. In the event of pleasant weather tomorrow, the funeral procession will march from the house of mourning to the church - if inclement, street cars will convey every one from the corner of Twelfth street and Harris avenue to the church. The Woodmen have chartered two cars, the family will have two cars, the employes of the Export mill have engaged four more, and the street railway has promised to be able to care for every one who desires to attend the funeral. The Woodmen of Fairhaven and Whatcom, a delegation of street car employes and members of the fire department of this city have signified their intention of turning out in large number tomorrow, to pay the last respects to their late friend.
Both of the Puget Sound mills will close down during the funeral in order to allow the employes to attend. Interment will take place at Bay View cemetery.
Surely the world's record for manufacturing shingles has been beaten in 1901 by the Puget Sound Saw Mill & Shingle company of Fairhaven, Wn. That company manufactured 177,231,000 shingles or an average of 568,000 during each working day of the year. If the logs had been run into lumber they would have yielded nearly 18 million feet. These shingles would load one thousand cars, making a train seven or eight miles long. One could draw many interesting figures from this output but the most interesting one is the wonderful growth of this Coast. -Puget Sound Lumberman.
Tuesday January 21, 1902:
BIRCH BAY
--Prof. THRALL visited his family in Whatcom Saturday.
--Mrs. VOGT returned the first of the week from Blaine, where she has been visiting her son Alfred WHITE.
--Mr. and Mrs. Lee JAMES were guests of Mrs. GEISCHER on Sunday.
Wednesday, January 22, 1902:
Captain and Mrs. H. B. KIRBY were visitors in Seattle Monday.
The Cascade Soda Works has moved from 1084 Elk street to 920 Elk street in the Chase brick block. August ELSTEREIT, proprietor.
John KELLY, one of the first settlers at Clearbrook, was in the city today. Mr. KELLY has several acres of land planted to hops, which thrive exceeding well. He reports a good crop this year.
Mrs. Wm. HENDRICKS, aged about 60 years, died yesterday at her home two miles north of Lynden.
KILLED ON THE CUT-OFF.
The body of Charles CHILLIN, who was killed by a rock slide on the Great Northern cut-off, arrived at WARINNER & GIFFORD's undertaking parlors this morning.
CHILLIN was 43 years of age and was a native of Sweden. He met his death by being caught between two large boulders. Dynamite had to be used to move the big rocks in order to remove his body. Funeral services were conducted at WARRINER & GIFFORD's parlors by Rev. J. N. SMITH at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery. {not Bay View in Bellingham}
Thursday, January 23, 1902:
Helen M. MAGNICO, aged 38 years, died Tuesday at her home near Rome. Death was caused by consumption. Funeral services were conducted at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Saturday, January 25, 1902:
Funeral of Freddie SHIELDS.
The funeral service of Freddie SHIELDS, whose death was caused by the explosion in their home on Utter street yesterday, will be held in the Broadway United Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. R. COX will preach the service and the funeral discourse will take the place of Sunday and regular morning service and all the Sunday school pupils are requested to be present. The remains will be taken to Enterprise for burial.
Monday, January 27, 1902:
Today County Auditor SYBERT issued a marriage license to Benjamin ANDERSON and Margaret JOHANNSON, both of Marietta.
W. TUCKER, an old soldier aged 70 years, died at his home at Ferndale, at 10 o'clock yesterday of paralysis.
F. ZOBRIST and Frank RANDALL were in the city today from Acme.
Mrs. V. W. TAYLOR left this morning on a visit to Olga.
Councilman Jerry BRISBIN and Henry CLARK returned Saturday from a trip to their coal mines in the Mt. Baker region.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. JONES of Deming died yesterday after a short illness.
IMPROVEMENT AT LUMMI ISLAND
--Rafe SNYDER is repairing the wharf at Beach. They have torn the old wharf all up but a piece of the approach and are going to build it out 10 feet further than the old one. That will give it better water by five feet.
--There is considerable talk of a new hall being built on the old picnic grounds just north of Beach Dock. It is something that is greatly needed and we hope it may go through.
--Messrs. ROWDEN, LAIN & LAIN, are getting ready to drive a fish trap in Hales Pass just off the Portage, for salmon, herring and other fish. They expect to start right away. This is rather a new project and we wish the boys success.
--Surveyors are at work on the new water line between Beach and Lummi Mountain.
--Work is going on on the road and Mr. RICHARDS is pushing things, and we are glad to see it.
MRS. WASMAN DEAD.
A telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Mary WASMAN, mother of Mrs. E. L. COWGILL and Mrs. Charles SCHERING of Fairhaven, which occurred in Milwaukee last Friday. She was aged 72 years, and her daughters were entirely unprepared for the sad news of her death, as a letter was written by her only a few days prior to her death, indicated that she was in her usual state of health. She had spent two years in Fairhaven, departing for the East last Autumn, and she expected to return in the Spring.
FELL DEAD IN A FAIRHAVEN STORE
Mrs. R. MARTIN of Chuckanut, was stricken with heart disease in WILYARD & Co,'s grocery store at 10 minutes of 3 o'clock this afternoon and died almost instantly. She was standing at the forner door looking out of the window when she fell. T. E. AUBREY, who was standing nearest to her, ran to her assistance, but she was to all appearances dead when he took hold of her. Dr. McKINNON was hastily summoned by telephone and he ran to the store, only one block from his office and pronounced life extinct as soon as he arrived. Coroner WARRINER was in Fairhaven and was soon brought to the store. Deceased was about 40 years of age. Her husband is getting out shingle bolts on Chuckanut Bay and she had come to town to purchase supplies for the household. She leaves two children, a son and a daughter, the latter a pupil of the Fairhaven schools.
Tuesday, January 28, 1902:
JOHN WAHL AT THE HOSPITAL
John WAHL, an old pioneer citizen of this county, is lying at St. Luke's hospital suffering excruciating pain as a result of an injury to his right leg over 30 years ago. Mr. WAHL served in the German army during the Franco-Prussian war. During a skirmish he jumped over a ditch and in doing so had the misfortune to wound himself with his sword in the right leg.
The sharp sword cut an ugly gash in the flesh, but in due time it healed up and apparently was in good condition. A few years ago his leg began to trouble him. He treated it himself and applied various kinds of liniments. He got along nicely however, until quite recently. It appears that he used some kind of liniment which was so strong that it destroyed all the flesh over the knee, leaving the knee-cap or patella bare. A large portion of the bone of the leg is also visible, the strong liniment having completely destroyed the flesh. The physicians had hopes of saving the limb by the skin grafting process, but the condition grew worse and it is now said that there is no hope of saving the limb and amputation will be necessary.
Mr. WAHL is well known in this city and county, having located on a fine ranch near Goshen on the B. B. & B. C. A depot was built on his ranch and a post office established known as Wahl.
Wednesday, January 29, 1902:
CENSUS TAKER IN D STREET
Policeman Of Whatcom Detailed To Perform Remarkable Duty - He is Supposed To Take Names Or Description Of Every Visitor To The Half World District
The city officials have invaded the D street "red light" houses. City Marshal LOGDSON purposes to see that the ordinances of the city are enforced and ordered the inmates of the houses in the tenderloin districts of Twelfth street and D street to appear before Judge CAMPBELL. Some of the ladies paid their fines and some were committed. They received the services of an attorney and it was finally decided not to prosecute them if they would move away. One of the police officers has been detailed to patrol D street from Fourteenth streets to Seventeenth street. The ladies have asked protection to keep the men away and the police officer will take the name of every man who goes into one of the houses of questionable character.
Olive Celeste TOMPKINS, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. TOMPKINS, died yesterday at the family residence near Marietta. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Funeral services over the remains of Cassie McKAY, who died at her home in Fairhaven, Monday, were conducted by Rev. CARSTENS of Fairhaven at NOICE's funeral parlors at 11 o'clock this morning.
The funeral of Mrs. R. MARTIN, whose sudden death occurred in Fairhaven Monday, was held this forenoon.
Thursday, January 30, 1902:
MOUNTAIN VIEW AND FERNDALE
--During the heavy wind on Friday morning De CAN's shingle mill came near being destroyed by fire, the sawdust around the building catching from the waste pile but was seen before and serious damage was done. If the fire had gotten started all the building along the front would have gone up in smoke.
--The Ferndale schools are closed on account of scarlet fever. There are two cases in the RICHARDS family.
--Miss PENNINGTON of Mountain View who has been attending the Normal will teach the east Ferndale school.
--Robert SMITH came up from Whatcom and spent Sunday with the SMITH family.
--Miss Sadie WARREN of Whatcom was the guest of the Misses SMITH last week.
--Archie BREMNER, teacher on the reservation, was in Mountain View Saturday.
--Mr. NEILSON, on the east side of the river, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia is still very low.
--Misses Lizzie and Nellie MORRISON of Whatcom are visiting relatives Ferndale.
--George DEEDS has moved into his new house in Mountain View.
Sailor Fined For Talking.
Jno. EDWARDS, a sailor, was fined $26.50 by Police Justice CAMPBELL of Whatcom this afternoon for using improper language in the presence of ladies. He paid the fine.
Saturday, February 1, 1902:
Mrs. Mary BUMBURY, aged 67 years, of Blaine, died this morning at St. Luke's hospital. She has been a resident of Blaine for many years.
Monday, February 3, 1902:
JOHN WAHL IS DEAD
Soldier Succumbs to Wounds Thirty Years Old.
John WAHL, aged 59 years, died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Luke's hospital. As formerly noted in the Hearld Mr. Wahl served in the Franco-Prussian War. He was accidentally wounded in the leg by a sabre. His leg began to trouble him a few years ago and yesterday grew worse. It was finally decided that amputation of the leg was necessary and the operation was performed. It proved to be too great a shock for his system and after lying in an unconscious condition for several days finally succumbed to the inevitable and he passed away at 5 o'clock Sunday morning, February 2. Mr. WAHL was a well known pioneer of this county. Nearly 20 years ago he located on a homestead at the station on the B. B. & B. C. which bears his name. Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow at NOICE's funeral parlors. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
Thursday, February 6, 1902:
BLUE CANYON ITEMS.
--Frank MOSHER and family have moved to Eastern Washington where Mr. MOSHER has accepted the position of section foreman on the Great Northern railroad.
--Mr. and Mrs. MOSHER, parents of F. MOSHER, are recent arrivals from Wisconsin here.
--Mr. McLAIN, our bunker foreman, has been a Whatcomite the past few days.
--Mr. Broadus MOSELEY of Wickersham was in our midst today.
--Mr. Will COLLING was visiting relatives in our burg this week.
--Mrs. D. C. SHERTZER was visiting at Mrs. Ida ANDREWS' yesterday.
--J. J. CRYDERMAN expects to make a trip to Kansas this month to visit relatives and friends.
--J. J. DONOVAN has purchased the Cadwell hotel and will remodel it for a section house.
--Wm. ECKMAN, the incline man at the mine, just returned from Whatcom, after a visit on one week.
Friday, February 7, 1902:
WM. BAUER MISSING
Well Known Business Man Suddenly Quits Fairhaven
LEAVES WIFE AND FAMILY
William BAUER, proprietor of a paint and paper store in Harris avenue, Fairhaven, who lives with his family, consisting of wife, two sons and one daughter, in Happy Valley, mysteriously disappeared yesterday, and has not been seen since.
He is reported to have left the store at 11 o'clock yesterday and then took the car for Whatcom. He told the street car conductor he was going to the bank and asked if he could catch the return car in five minutes. That was the last seen of him.
Mr. BAUER has resided in Fairhaven for seven years and has always been in business here. He was prominent in local German societies, being president of one and treasurer of another. He is also a splendid musician, playing the violin with rare ability for a man who devotes most of his time to business.
He is about 47 years old, about 6 feet, 1 inch in height, blue eyes, fair complexion and wears a light mustache. He has never been known to drink to excess and was considered to every one to be a model father and husband.
On leaving his store yesterday morning he left his bunch of keys sticking on the inside of the front door, the back door was locked and everything in the store is in good order.
Mrs. BAUER and her children are greatly distressed over Mr. BAUER's strange disappearance and they have the sympathy of their many friends.
A friend of Mr. BAUER intimated to a Herald reporter this morning that the missing man showed signs of despondency of late on account of financial difficulties, but the intimation could not be verified up to 3 o'clock today.
Late this afternoon it was learned that Mr. BAUER was seen to board the Great Northern train in Whatcom. He told a friend that he was going to Blaine.
Victims of the Explosion.
The names of the victims of the premature explosion of a blast in the tunnel near Blanchard, as announced in the Herald last night are Wm. CASEY and Arthur SHACK. Mr. CASEY, one of the unfortunate men formerly resided in Portland. He was regarded by friends in Fairhaven, who knew him, as a good man and was well liked. The bodies arrived in the city last evening and were taken to H. S. NOICE's undertaking parlors, where the bodies were prepared for burial. The unfortunate men were interred in Calvary cemetery at 10 o'clock this morning.
Saturday, February 8, 1902:
NOOKSACK NEWS.
--Mr. Ben CARMAN made a trip to Maple Falls Wednesday last.
--Charles W. KALE will leave for California next Saturday.
--Messrs. E. McGRATH and W. J. JEFFREY returned from a trip to the Yakima country. It is their intention to remove to that part of the state in the next few weeks.
--Claude JEFFREY, who has been attending the Normal School will locate in Eastern Washington this spring.
BURNED TO DEATH.
According to a report from Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Rose MILLER, aged 73 years, formerly a resident of Whatcom, attempted to kindle a fire by pouring oil over it and was burned to death. The oil can exploded in her hands.
Monday, February 10, 1902:
EBENEZAR DORR DEAD
Ebenezer DORR, aged 80 years, died Saturday at his home at Wiser. Funeral services were held at the family residence at Wiser at 11 o'clock this morning. Deceased came to Whatcom county in 1880 from Clinton county, Iowa. He was one of the pioneers of the Hawkeye State and a member of its first legislature from Jackson county. He subsequently represented Clinton county in the same body. He was always a staunch republican, a man of the strictest integrity, high character and exceptional ability.
MR. BAUER WILL RETURN
Paper Hanger of Fairhaven is Assisted By His Many Friends.
Committees from the Yeomen lodge and the Germania Singing Verein met yesterday and raised enough cash to make good the shortage of William BAUER, the painter and paper hanger of Fairhaven, in the two societies. Mr. BAUER, it is alleged, will return Wednesday and resume his work, and what might have developed into an international affair will be brought to an end through intercession of friends.
EAST SOUND NEWS.
--County Assessor BUXTON and wife are visiting at Whatcom.
--E. M. EMERLING of Kent, died at West Sound of blood poisoning. His funeral was held last Wednesday.
Death of Henry PIPPIN
Henry PIPPIN, aged 45 years, died Friday at St. Josephs hospital. He was brought to the hospital from SHELTON's logging camp in Skagit county. The body was embalmed by Undertaker H. S. NOICE and will be held at the parlors until the arrival of deceased's relatives.
LYNDEN (?)
--Ralph JONES took a sleigh load of young ladies for a ride Sunday afternoon.
--Mrs. MUCHLER and family visited the EDWARD's Sunday.
--E. McKEAN and McKAY made a business trip to Lynden Monday.
--J. J. PORTER made a flying trip to Lynden Wednesday evening.
--Mrs. Robert DETWYLER's son is on the sick list this week.
--Thomas HANDY of Lynden transacted business with F. M. BLOOM Thursday.
--Homer and Archer HEATHER were doing business in Northwood Thursday.
--Will EATON was over from Lynden Friday with meat for the hotel and reported a very bad case of smallpox in town, two blocks being quarantined.
Tuesday, February 11, 1902:
Mr. J. H. McMILLAN, formerly of Whatcom, arrived in the city last night on a visit to his parents, after a year's absence. He left yesterday for Chicago on the N. P. and Burlington, enroute for South Africa, where he goes as superintendent of the Diamond Drill Contracting Co.
Wednesday, February 12, 1902:
Prominent Marietta Woman and One of the Old Pioneers.
Mrs. Alvira SMITH, wife of F. M. SMITH, died at 10 o'clock last night at the family resident at Marietta after an illness of about six weeks. Mrs. SMITH was 68 year of age at the time of her death. She is a well known pioneer lady of this county, having located at Marietta with her husband over 16 years ago. She was a good, kind lady and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at Marietta tomorrow at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
East Sound News.
--An addition is being made to the parsonage of the East Sound M. E. church.
--Mrs. LEWIS, principal of the school here has resigned her position as teacher on account of sickness.
--F. WESTFALL is expected to arrive here this week on a visit to his family.
R. O. WINCH, a well known cannery man of Vancouver, B. C., is in the city.
John KALLSEN and W. S. EGAN, prominent business men of Blaine were city visitors yesterday.
CULTIVATION OF OYSTERS
The cultivation of oysters at Samish promises to be one of the leading industries in this section of the country in the near future. It has been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that there are no better oyster grounds on the Coast than at Samish.
The Samish Oyster Company of this city secured a large area of oyster ground over a year ago. Several tons of seed oysters were planted last year and in the interim the young bivalves have thrived exceedingly well, in fact, the results have been so satisfactory that a larger quantity of seed oysters will be planted this season.
A new oyster company to be known as the Bellingham Oyster company will be organized within the city within a day or two. The members of the company are: H. A. WHITE of Whatcom; Fred OFFERMAN of Fairhaven; George SPEIRS of Whatcom; D. BURFIEND of Chuckanut; C. M. ADAMS, county surveyor and others.
Thursday, February 13, 1902:
BODY OF J. B. LEONARD FOUND
WELL KNOWN SEA-FARING MAN OF BELLINGHAM BAY WHO WAS DROWNED AT FOOT OF DOUGLAS STREET, FAIRHAVEN, LAST DECEMBER
The body of J. B. LEONARD, who was drowned in Bellingham Bay, at foot of Taylor street, December 26, was found today at about 12:30 o'clock. At exactly 2:45 o'clock this afternoon Undertaker NOICE of Whatcom removed the body from the water to his undertaking rooms.
It will be remembered by readers of the Herald that Mr. LEONARD met his death while attempting to remove his sloop from the moorage at the foot of Douglas street while a gale was prevailing in this section the latter part of last December. His young son, Arthur, jumped on a log and was saved, while he himself attempted to swim ashore and was drowned.
The deceased was an experienced sea-faring man on the Pacific ocean. He was well known on Bellingham Bay, well liked and leaves a wife and three sons, Fred, Arthur and Willie, to mourn his loss.
The body of Mr. LEONARD was discovered today by workingmen in the employ of the Puget Sound Lumber company. They immediately notified Fairhaven officers who in turn passed the news by wire to Coroner WARRINER at Whatcom. Mr. WARRINER was not in his office. He is out of town and reported to be sick.
Hundreds of people walked down during the interim to view the remains. A reporter for the Herald was there at 2:45 o'clock. He and a son of the drowned man stood on the railroad trestle and looked down upon the body of the drowned man. ...
(The rest is gory details of the condition of the body)
BLUE CANYON NOTES.
--T. A. ROGERS paid Whatcom a business visit one day this week.
--Miss Mary BREMENHAUSE is working for Mrs. John SHOLUND.
--Mrs. Wm. ROBERTS was a Whatcom visitor one day this week.
--Mrs. Charles SWIFT, of Whatcom, visited friends in this vicinity last week.
--Miss Lizzie COLLING is staying with Mrs. Dave BRANNIN at South Bay.
--A. G. HOLTER, Pete LARSEN, Ex-Governor HAUSER, prominent mining men of Montana, and also heavily interested in Blue Canyon, in company with J. J. DONOVAN, made a tour of inspection of their properties here yesterday and were well pleased with the present outlook.
--Messrs. ANDERSON & MATTSON are putting in a new shingle mill with a capacity of about 56 or 60 thousand per day. They expect to begin slicing off shingles about one week from today. It makes the sixth mill now on the lake with a total capacity of about 700 thousand per day of 10 hours.
--While Bellingham Bay is enjoying a boom in ship building Lake Whatcom can boast of building four new steamboats. The last one was built by Messrs. LUKER & RITMAN. It will be a stern wheeler, 50 feet long, 10 feet beam. Messrs. LUKER & PITMAN (sic) will Christen their new boat the "Dreadnaught," named after an old sailing vessel, the first to sail around the Horn. They expect to have their new steamer in operation by the first of March.
Harry HAMLY, a wealthy hardware merchant of Montana, is visiting friends now in Whatcom and Fairhaven.
Saturday, February 15, 1902:
A LUCKY BLAINEITE
Arthur ASHTON Falls Heir to $90,000.
IS LEFT BY AN UNCLE
The Fortune Was Left Him Four Years Ago - Has Been In Ignorance Of It Upto This Time - Going Ahead With Bicycle Business Regardless Of His Great Good Luck
Arthur ASHTON, a bicycle dealer of Blaine, has received the news that he has fallen heir to $90,000 through the death of an uncle, C. E. ASHTON, which occurred in London, England, four years ago. Up to yesterday the nephew was in entire ignorance of his good fortune. The interim of four years since his uncle's death has been spent in an effort to locate the heirs.
Mr. ASHTON, who was in the city yesterday, was very reticent in talking about his affairs, but stated that it would probably be several months before he could come into full possession of his new wealth. He is going ahead with his business affairs as if no such good luck had befallen him.
NOOKSACK NOTES
--On Tuesday night Mr. McGRATH and family were agreeably surprised by a party of young folks. After spending the evening in a social way, they adjourned to the Nooksack hotel where their pictures were taken by Mr. GILLETTE. Those present were, Clara, Olivia, Hattie and John WARRINER, Allen and George HARVEY, Selma, Frank and Charlie SWANSON, Theodore and Henry NELSON, Grace and Daisy BULMER, Walter ORR, Wallace FROST, George and Ed. HUGHES, Phebe and Theo DROMMOND, Leon SILLS, Miss Josie WATERS, Mr. GILLETTE, Rev. FINLENSON, and Mr. ROGERS. A similar party occurred last week at the home of Mr. JEFFREY.
--Mr. Fred HANDY has taken the contract of hauling 40,000 feet of lumber from GILLIES's mill. The lumber is for the []ume to be built from South Pass the the HASTINGS Shingle mill near Nooksack.
--Mr. J. A. DURNAL of South Pass was doing business in Nooksack today.
--Mr. Theodore NELSON has been under the weather for a few days.
--A new arrival at Mr. and Mrs. LONG's this week - a ten pound boy.
--Miss Ella SETZER, the popular teacher in the South Pass school, spent last Sunday with her sister in Whatcom.
--Mr. Albert M. DRIVER departed on Wednesday for Echo, Oregon.
--Misses Hattie and Clara WARRINER, Agnes LOOP, Wallace and Henry FROST, Frank and Charlie SWANSON and Theo. SLEASMAN drove to town Monday night to see "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
EAST SOUND NEWS
--The M. E. church gave a Valentine social at the home of Miss Grace CRAMER's Friday evening.
--Mr. J. GAGEN of East Sound has gone to Seattle and will go to Alaska.
--A. B. LANGELL and H. C. WILSON gave a dance at the Odd Fellows hall Monday, the 13th.
--C. E. WOODS of East Sound has returned from Seattle.
--L. KIMPLE has gone to Friday Harbor on business.
--Harry MAILOR has been over from Patios island on business.
--The two cases of smallpox is at Orcas and not at East Sound.
Monday, February 17, 1902:
George THOMPSON was bound over to the Superior court by Justice HURLBERT today on a charge of larceny from the person and in default of bail in the sum of $500 was sent to the county jail. THOMPSON took a watch from James BURKE in a Tenth street saloon and afterwards sold it at the Junction House for $5.
KILLED BY FALLING TREE
Wm. SOLENE was killed by a falling tree at Deming Saturday night. The accident occurred between 9 and 10 o'clock in the evening. he and a companion were in a cabin reading. Mr. SOLENE was lying on the bed and his friend was sitting in a chair nearby. The wind was blowing hard and suddenly there was a crash, caused by a tree falling on the cabin. Mr. SOLENE was killed outright and his friend escaped uninjured. Mr. SOLENE was about 20 years of age at the time of his death. His father was in the city at the time the accident occurred. Funeral services were held at Deming at 10 o'clock this morning.
REV. AHRENS, DEAD
Rev. Fred AHRENS, pastor of the German Lutheran church, died Saturday night at his home at 503 Twenty second street. He was taken suddenly ill with brain trouble Tuesday and grew worse until death relieved his sufferings Saturday night. He was 32 years of age at the time of his death. He has resided in the city about 18 months and won many friends. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss. The body will be embalmed by Undertaker NOICE and shipped to Iowa City, Iowa, for interment.
Joerb ERB, the Everson shingle manufacturer, has remodeled his mill, and new cuts shingles at the rate of 60,000 per day.
J. M. LOCKHEAD, the sage of Everson, was a city visitor yesterday.
H. J. DOKIN, a prominent citizen of Enterprise, is in the city on a business visit.
Tuesday, February 18, 1902:
KEEP WOMEN OUT OF THE SALOONS
Marshal BARKER today enforced Mayor GRIFFIN's order against "Ladies' Entrance" and "Family Entrance" signs on saloons. All proprietors having such signs were notified this morning by the marshal that they must come down, and all have obeyed the order. Mayor GRIFFIN has announced his determination to keep women out of all drinking resorts. Marshal BARKER says that all women found entering saloons will be arrested and proprietors of drinking resorts who permit them about the place will also be put under arrest.
DEATH OF MRS. OZELLE TOLER.
Mrs. Ozelle TOLER, aged 29 years, died this morning at St. Josephs hospital. Deceased was a proinent member of the Women of Woodcraft. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. tomorrow at NOICE's funeral parlors.
TRAGEDY ON ORCAS
Thomas ROBERTSON Shoots and Kills John HAND.
A fatal shooting tragedy occurred at Olga, Orcas island at about 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when Thomas ROBERTSON shot and killed John HAND.
The two men were old pioneer residents of Orcas island. It is stated by those who are acquainted with the men that both were addicted to the use of intoxicants, which fact no doubt figured prominently in the fatal encounter. A gentleman who resides in Whatcom and who has known ROBERTSON and HAND for years says that feud of 20 years' standing has existed between the two men. It appears that the feud started over 300 rails which ROBERTSON borrowed from HAND. HAND always claimed that the rails had never been returned, while on the other hand ROBERTSON maintained that they had been replaced by him. The dispute caused bad blood between the two men and the culmination came yesterday afternoon.
The news of the terrible affair was brought to the city last night by the steamer Lydia Thompson. It is said that a consignment of liquor was received yesterday by ROBERTSON and that he had been imbibing quite freely. It is also alleged that HAND had been indulging and when the men met in the road in front of the home of a man named MOORE, hot words ensued and the result was a tragedy.
Wednesday, February 19, 1902:
LYNDEN'S QUARANTINE RAISED.
LYNDEN, Feb. 19. - Editor Hearld: Kindly publish in you next issue and in the weekly that the small pox excitement in Lynden has subsided, and that the quarantine has been raised, and the only case, that of an old Indian, in closely contained. Schools have opened and business assumed its usual channel. The mayor wished to thank the people for their hearty cooperation in preventing its spread.
Yours for the Gem City,
CHAS. VINUP, Mayor
ON LUMMI ISLAND
On Friday evening, February 14th, Mr. Jeff GRANGER chartered the gasoline launch Uncle Jim to take a party of friends to his home on Lummi Island, to attend a Valentine party given by his mother, Mrs. M. GRANGER. There had already gathered a large party when the Fairhaven guests arrived. The evening was very pleasantly spent in dancing and cards, but the greatest enjoyment of the evening was the vocal and instrumental selections rendered by the hostess. A delicious supper was served at midnight. The party from Fairhaven were Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McBRIDE, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. OTLY, the Misses Alma and Ruby HAMLIN, Misses Murtle and Grace SHARPLESS, and Miss Lena WITTER, Miss Eva CHARRION, and Mrs. Joe BROWN, who has been visiting on the island the past week, Miss Carrie CHAMBERLAIN of Seattle, Mr. Robert SMITH, Mr. T. M. CLELLAND and Mr. Jeff GRANGER of Whatcom. As the launch landed at the Fairhaven dock at 5:30 p.m. three cheers were given for Uncle Jim and a vote of thanks to Mr. Tommy OAKS and his genial pilot for landing them safely at home, as the sea was very rough and the ladies especially needed cheering as they were all sea sick.
Eddie Tom, and Indian died of the smallpox one mile below Goshen yesterday.
The funeral of Rev. Fred AHRENS will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Rev. KNAPPE of Seattle, Rev. D. SPRATLER and Rev. ORDAL of this city will participate in the obsequies. The remons will be preached in both the English and German languages. The Concordia Singing Society and Rev. SPRATLER's church choir will furnish the music. The body will be shipped on the 12:40 Great Northern train for Iowa City, Ia.
BIRCH BAY BREVITIES.
--Mrs. Geo. McHEFFEY went to Seattle Wednesday as witness in the Logan case in the U. S. court.
--Rev. YOUNG went to Seattle Thursday to be absent a week.
--O. F. LEWIS spent the greater portion of last week in Snohomish county looking up Jersey stock. On his return he brought with him a young Jersey animal purchased of PATTISON and GEORGE of Monroe.
--Mrs. TARTE visited with her daughter Mrs. JEFFCOTT of Ferndale Tuesday.
--POPPLE's butcher wagon team took a lively spin toward their home in Blaine Friday evening but were stopped after a two mile race with everything in the wagon but the whip.
--Mrs. Annie STEEL and children returned Friday from a week's visit with her mother, Mrs. LANKTREE of Custer.
--Mrs. N. KIRKPATRICK was the guest of Mrs. Lee CHAMBERLIN the first of the week.
Thursday, February 20, 1902:
Frank BANDY, a well known Whatcom boy who went to Sacramento some time since, died in that city yesterday. No particulars are obtainable at the present writing. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Forest BANDY, residing at 2218 D street. He was in poor health when he left home and the hope that a change would be beneficial was the object of his trip to California.
Friday, February 21, 1902:
CAUGHT IN A BELT
ACCIDENT NEAR CUSTER
Last night shortly after the Herald had gone to press news reached the city that a boy about 14 years of age, a son of David LONG, had met death in a frightful manner at the WOOLDRIGE mill near Custer yesterday afternoon.
According to the version given to a representative of the Herald the boy was caught in a belt and hurled against the shafting with terrific force, crushing his body, breaking many bones and leaving him unconscious. The unfortunate little fellow died about 20 minutes after the accident occurred.
W. E. McCADDEN of the John B. Agan Creamery passed through Custer yesterday and he corroborated the report regarding the accident at the mill, but he could not learn the name of the victim.
Saturday, February 22, 1902:
Mrs. Kate BONE, aged 71 years, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her son, 1020 Elk street, Whatcom.
HOW IRA LONG LOST HIS LIFE
CUSTER. Feb. 20. - Some time after dinner today (Thursday) Ira LONG, aged 16, who has been working in Ed. BROWN's Mill at Lake Terrell, was killed by having his clothing caught in a pulley and being dashed against some timbers. No one knows how he came to be there as he was piling blocks some distance from where he was killed. It had been a habit of the boys to congregate down near the engine when they were not working, lying on the sawdust in the warm place before the fire to spin yarns. At such times those who are above some times threw sawdust on the boys. As it had been raining some of the loggers were in and it is supposed they boy came over to throw down some sawdust and then to dart back to his work.
None knew of the accident until a belt broke and they found the boy dead. He was not much disfigured, but bruised pretty badly about the chest. His father and brother were working in the mill at that time, the former runs the engine and the latter was tallyman. The family are well known and highly respected here and the community has received a sad shock in this accident. The boy will probably be buried in the Enterprise cemetery. DURR.
MOUNTAIN VIEW AND FERNDALE
--Mrs. Walter KEYS gave a valentine party in the McLain hall on Friday evening. Her assistants were the Misses DAVIS and GRIPTAL of Ferndale. Games of all kinds were enjoyed and refreshments were served.
--Mr. Arthur NEWKIRK and Miss Nora PENNINGTON, of Ferndale were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 13th. Mr. and Mrs. NEWKIRK will reside in Ferndale.
--Mr. Earl GEORGE of Seattle was the guest of the Misses SMITH on the 10th inst.
--Mr. L. H. DURR was doing business in the neighborhood this week.
--Mr. HEINT of Mt. View, who has been confined to his bed during the greater part of the winter, is able to be about the home.
--Mr. MORGAN of Whatcom, who is expert at trimming orchards, is be[ing] kept quite busy in Mt. View.
--Rev. and Mrs. KARMICHLE of Seattle are doing missionary work in Mt. View and Custer. A Mennonite church was organized at Mt. View last Sunday.
--Mr. Sylvesta SMITH, who purchased the old NORTON ranch in Mt. View last spring, has sold out to an eastern party.
Monday, February 24, 1902:
Ruby TOWLE, aged 3 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry TOWLE, died yesterday of scarlet fever. Funeral services were held at the family residence 2315 E street at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Clifford H. HANSON, aged 3 years, died last night at the house of his parents, 702 Seventeenth street, of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
Funeral services over the remains of Catherine BONE, who died Saturday morning, were conducted by Rev. EVANS at 2 o'clock this afternoon at NOICE's funeral parlors.
Wednesday, February 26, 1902:
Rev. W. R. COX conducted the funeral services of Clifford H. HANSON at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was in Bay View cemetery.
Saturday, March 1, 1902:
Mrs. Annie BELLEVILLE, aged 48 years, died at 11 a.m. today at the home of her son, E. BELLEVILLE, 1307 J street. The funeral will be held from NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
L. THOMPSON was in the city yesterday from Geneva.
S. H. BRADLEY was in the city yesterday from Lynden.
Monday, March 3, 1902:
Death of Benjamin F. LOVE
Benjamin F. LOVE, aged 61 years, died yesterday morning at 1:00 o'clock at his residence in Whatcom after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment in Bay View cemetery. The funeral services will be under the direction of J. B. Steadman Post G. A. R. All old comrades are requested to meet at the G. A. R. hall at 1:30 o'clock in order to attend the funeral in a body.
BOY'S INJURIES PROVED FATAL
Harrison M. ROWLAND, aged 12 years, died at 10 o'clock last night at the Sister's hospital. Saturday afternoon at Sunnyside on the B. B. & E. railway he attempted to jump on a freight car while the train was moving and he fell and was caught beneath the wheels. His right leg was badly cut and lacerated. He was brought to the city and taken to the Sister's hospital, where the leg was amputated. Funeral services will be held at NOICE's parlors tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the cemetery at Nooksack.
Tuesday, March 4, 1902:
NORTHWOOD NEWS.
--Miss Edna GORROW arrived Sunday, with her sister, Mrs. W. FOURNIER, from Everett. Mr. FOURNIER is working in the mills here as knotsawyer.
--Harry HEATHERS cut his arm with an axe quite severely, while at work in MOULTRAY's mill, at Nooksack.
--J. J. PORTER and Herbert CRABTREE attended the dance in Lynden, Thursday night.
--R. D. JONES, the Northwood groceryman, made a business trip to Sumas and Everson Thursday.
--Frank SMITH went to Laurel Tuesday to work in the Meridian mill.
--George KINGSLEY is on the sick list this week.
Wednesday, March 5, 1902:
THREE FUNERALS
Dorothy DINGLEDINE, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. DINGLELINE, 2508 G street, died Monday, March 3. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. K. HAM at the family residence at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
Rev. H. K. WHITE conducted the funeral services of Benjamin F. LOVE, at NOICE's undertaking parlors at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral and burial services were held under the auspices of the J. B. Steadmin Post G. A. R. A firing squad of Company M. N. G. W., fired a salute and sounded taps over the grave at the cemetery.
The remains of Harrison M. ROWLAND, who died at the Sisters hospital Sunday morning, were shipped to Nooksack yesterday by Undertaker NOICE. Interment was made in the Nooksack cemetery.
FAIRHAVEN MAN REPORTED LOST
Ed. F. BARNUM, proprietor of the Junction restaurant at the foot of Harris avenue, Fairhaven, received word from Jennings, Mont., this morning, stating that his brother, R. G. BARNUM, who was with a prospecting party of the Kootenai river, Montana, was reported drowned. His brother left camp the morning of the 24th, on a hunting trip, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Searching parties who have been out looking for Mr. BARNUM believe he was drowned in the Kootenai river. Mr. BARNUM, the man reported as having lost his life in the Kootenai has a family residing in Fairhaven, and is well known on Bellingham Bay. Ed. F. BARNUM will leave for Montana tomorrow morning.
Thursday, March 6, 1902:
Albert HAHN Dead.
Albert HAHN, aged 8 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert HAHN, died this morning at 2 o'clock at the family residence, 2108 A street, Whatcom. Funeral will occur at the home tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev. S. S. SULLIGER.
EDISON NEWS NOTES.
--Mr. MARSH and wife of San Francisco are visiting Mrs. MARSH's mother for a short time.
--S. M. BUTLER returned Saturday from a trip up the sound, connected with his logging business.
--J. W. GOOD and J. W. CASTILO made a trip to Orcas island Sunday in a sail boat. They report a pleasant trip.
--Mrs. J. W. GOOD is visiting friends in Whatcom, for a short time.
--Geo. H. BROWN is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity.
--Geo. HALLORAN was a Belfast caller Sunday. Ah, there! George, we have our suspicions.
--Ben KINGSMORE was a Edison visitor the past few days.
--Ben GABRIEL left Monday for the Bay cities to remain indefinitely.
--C. GOURDON, the Anacortes jeweler, has been stopping at GILKEY's store the past week.
BLUE CANYON NEWS.
--John COLLING is home on a visit.
--Little Anna ROGERS is on the sick list.
--Among those who went to Whatcom this week were J. D. CUSTER, John SHOLUND and family, John RICHMOND and family, Miss May BRUNNENHOUSE, and Mr. McLAIN.
--Last Saturday, March 1st, the first passenger train to pass over the new B. B. & E. road arrived at this station, with quite of number of passengers aboard. The occasion was one to cause much rejoicing among the inhabitants of this thriving little burg as it marked the natal day of its emancipation.
--Mrs. Robert COLLING and family will move to their ranch near Woodlawn today.
--Charles EMINS, state mine inspector, was here on official business this week.
Saturday, March 8, 1902:
Funeral services over the remains of Albert, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert HAHN were held at the family residence at 2108 A street yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
J. S. JAMIESON, the well-known logger, is in the city from his logging camp near Olympia.
Monday, March 10, 1902:
John BORMAN aged about 38 years died yesterday at St. Lukes hospital of spinal disease.
J. M. DOAK was a visitor in Whatcom Saturday from Orcas.
Clarence M. BINGHAM, aged two months and eight days died Saturday, March 8. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at NOICE's undertaking parlors. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
Died at 1:00 o'clock this afternoon, Mrs. Mary DODSON, aged 33 years, at her home in Seventeenth street, Whatcom. Her death was caused by typhoid fever. Time of funeral will be announced later.
ST. CLEMENS, Mich. March 10. - Frederick DOESHER, aged 86 years, his wife, aged 72, and sister, Mrs. John FRINK, aged 60, were asphyxiated by coal gas from a stove.
Tuesday, March 11, 1902:
IGNACIO CASTRO DEAD.
Ignacio Castro, the Chilian, who was shot by Henry GUZMAN, while creating a disturbance in the latter's home at Millerton, a few weeks ago, died at St. Luke's hospital yesterday afternoon. GUZMAN, who is now out on $500 bail, will be held to answer to the charge of murder.
Wednesday, March 12, 1902:
Hester HOWELL, aged 11 months, died this morning at the home of her parents on Tenth street, Fairhaven. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
GENERAL J. C. SMITH
Gen. J. C. SMITH, of Chicago, arrived in Fairhaven at noon today to visit his son, R. A. SMITH, and family. Gen. SMITH has for the past forty years been one of the prominent republican leaders of Illinois. He served as state treasurer for two terms and was lieutenant governor of the state during "Uncle Dick" OGLESBY's last administration. He was also president off the Illinois senate during LOGAN's memorable senatorial fight. He is a prominent Mason and recognized authority on Masonic matters.
FERNDALE AND MOUNTAIN VIEW
--Mr. and Mrs. John MORRISON of Whatcom were in Ferndale Thursday.
--W. RAY of Whatcom has bought the SAWS' property below Ferndale, and moved thereon Wednesday.
--H. POTTER has been on the sick list for a few days.
--The small pox scare is about over and the west Mountain View school opened on Monday.
--The CRANFER Bros. are contemplating an addition to their shingle mill in the near future.
--Miss Alice SMITH of Blaine spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her parents at Mountain View.
--Mrs. James MORRISON of Victoria was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. CLARKSON, the past week, who was seriously ill, but is now improving.
--Ely AUSTIN of Lummi island was in Mountain View the first of the week.
--Deputy Assessor SMITH commenced his duties Monday. His territory covers six miles wide, north to the British line.
--Mrs. F. E. MILLS moved into her new cottage on Saturday last.
--Frank MILLER, who has charge of the Bond store, has moved his family to Ferndale.
--Mr. WOODARD has rented his ranch and will soon move to Whatcom.
FILTHY STREETS IN WHATCOM
There Is Enough Dirt In Holly Street To Dam Whatcom Creek After A Heavy Rain
There is a vast accumulation of dirt in Holly street again. In view of the fact that a great many homeseekers and visitors are arriving in the city daily, would it not be well for the street commissioner to have the streets cleaned? The street crossings are simply frightful and strangers are not favorably impressed with sights of that kind.
The body of Mrs. Mary DODSON will be shipped from Whatcom to Blanchard for interment.
Rev. A. R. COX conducted the services at the funeral of John BARNTHSEN at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2:30 p.m. yesterday.
Ex-Mayor BACON has just received a letter from Congressman F. W. CUSHMAN, stating that the house of representatives had passed a bill granting a pension of $25 per month to Mrs. Laura WEISENBURGER, widow of the late Col. J. J. WEISENBURGER. Congressman CUSHMAN says he has been assured of the passage of the bill by the senate.
Friday, March 14, 1902:
Mr. and Mrs. HOWELL of Tenth St., desire to express their appreciation of the many kindnesses shown by neighbors and friends during the illness and death of their infant child, Hester.
Saturday, March 15, 1902:
BELLINGHAM OYSTER COMPANY
Articles of incorporation of the Bellingham Oyster company have been filed in the county auditor's office. The capital stock is fixed at $21,000. The incorporators are: H. A. WHITE, C. M. ADAMS, Geo. SPIERS, Fred P. OFFERMAN and D. BURFIEND.
Dorothea PETERSON, aged 66 years died Saturday, March 15, at 1503 Twenty-first street, Fairhaven, of dropsy. Funeral services will be held at the residence, Tuesday, March 18. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
MAPLE FALLS GROWING
Maple Falls is growing quite rapidly. Last April there were two houses at that place and now ___ stated there are about 100 buildings. There are two hotels, three saloons, a livery stable, barber shop, resident doctor, depot, and a number of residences.
C. S. WILLIS of Doe Bay is among the arrivals in the county seat today.
William WELDY, mailing clerk of the Herald office, departed this morning for Orcas island where he will visit his brother, J. B. WELDY, and recuperate his wasted energies for a week or so. His position will be filled by Mrs. May WELDY, until his return.
W. R. ALLEN of Deming was a visitor in Whatcom today.
Mrs. Sophia VALENTINE died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Friday, March 7, of consumption. The remains are expected in Whatcom today and will be interred in Bay View cemetery.
Wednesday, March 19, 1902:
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Thomas VALENTINE were held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
Charles STONE of Fairhaven, double block sawyer at SHIELDS shingle mill near Lynden, lost three fingers of the left hand this morning by coming in contact with a saw.
Card of Thanks.
Mr. Andrew PETERSON and son desire to thank their many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown them in the late bereavement.
ANDRES PETERSON AND SON.
Fairhaven, Wa. Mar. 19, 1902.
Thursday, March 20, 1902:
MOUNTAIN VIEW NEWS.
--It is rumored that Mr. SYNDER has purchased the KELLY ranch.
--Joseph LOPAS has a new barn nearly completed on his ranch which is a great improvement, besides being an ornament to the neighborhood.
--John MILLER has also erected a fine new barn.
--Ward BEARD came down from Maple Falls, Saturday, where he has been engaged in knot sawing. He reports business good up there.
--Barney RILEY came over from Kickerville and Sundayed with his Mountain View friends.
--Mrs. ELDER came home Sunday from Ferndale where she has been taking care of Mrs. SISSERS and the little boy and girl that put in an appearance there last week. She reports mother and babies doing nicely.
--George CLEVISH started Monday for the S. & I. railroad where he will engage in knot sawing. Everbody is sorry to see you go, George; but a shingle weaver is like the man's dog - always changing spots.
BLUE CANYON NOTES.
--Mrs. Wm. ROBERTS is dangerously sick at present
--Miss May BRENNENHOUSE went to Whatcom Monday.
--Mr. Ernest PRAVITZ has quit work at the mine and is at present visiting relatives near Everson.
--Mr. L. U. ANDREWS is in Seattle on business.
--Little Willie WOODS is on the sick list.
--Mr. Fritz WIT_SCH is a Whatcomite today.
--Mr. MOSIER is in the eastern part of the state looking after his property there.
--Mrs. Wm. LAWTON of Isaquah, is here attending her mother, Mrs. ROBERTS, during her illness.
--M. McCLAIN was a Whatcom visitor last Sunday.
Saturday, March 22, 1902:
Beatrice F. STAVEY, aged four months died yesterday morning at the family residence at 1423 Elk street, Whatcom. The death of the little one was caused by being smothered in bed.
DEATH OF MRS. JAMES C. EVANS
The sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. John (sic) EVANS, formerly a well known resident of Whatcom, reached the city yesterday in a letter received by a lady who resides in Whatcom. Mrs. EVANS was the wife of J. C. EVANS, formerly proprietor of the Reveille. In speaking of Mrs. EVANS' death a Honolulu paper says:
"Mrs. J. C. EVANS, wife of the capitalist J. C. EVANS, who has been interested in real estate and other ventures here for the past four years, died very suddenly at her home, the old McCULLY homestead, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. EVANS has suffered severely from kidney disease upon several occasions in the past and the attack which ended fatally was first severe on Saturday list [last]. At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon uremic poisoning developed, and Mrs. EVANS passed into convulsions. Her physicians, Messrs. HERBERT and HUMPHRIS, were in attendance, but she did not rally, and died in a convulsion at ten minutes past 5 o'clock.
"Mrs. EVANS was prominent in church and society work, for her coming to this city. Her former home had been at New Whatcom, Washington. She was a native of the Western Reserve of Ohio. Mrs. EVANS came to Honolulu with a number of letters and she had many friends here. She was soon distinguished for her admirable qualities, her brilliance in conversation and arguments and her devotion to the causes which she espoused. Mrs. EVANS was president of the Woman's Guild of the Second Congregation of St. Andrew's cathedral, and treasurer of Leahi Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, and in both capacities made and held many warm friends.
"The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, No. 1680 King street, the McCULLY homestead, Pawaa."
Monday, March 24, 1902:
NORTHWOOD
--J. J. PORTER made a business trip to Whatcom Sunday.
--Tom HANDY is building a residence in Northwood.
--Walter PORTER and Harry HEATHUS, made a special trip to Lynden to get their photos taken.
--Mrs. McKEAN has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. JONES, in Whatcom, the past two weeks.
--A number of Northwood ladies pleasantly surprised Mrs. HEATHER, Tuesday in honor of her birthday.
--John PALMER, Northwood's leading florist, has received some very fine plants from Vermont.
--Miss Emma WHEELER went to Whatcom Thursday to spend a few weeks.
--Mrs. J. SLACK is on the sick list with la grippe this week.
--John HYDE and Al. CHURCH expect to leave for Seattle, where they intend to spend a month before starting for Nome, Alaska.
--Perry BAKER made a business trip to Lynden Monday.
--L. E. WHIPPLE narrowly escaped severing his foot with an axe Tuesday, while trimming a log.
--Mrs. FOURNIER and Miss Edna GARROW went to Clearbrook Saturday.
Tuesday, March 25, 1902:
BIRCH BAY ITEMS.
--George CHAMBERLAIN is spending a few days on his ranch.
--Mrs. JEFFCOTT has been visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John TARTE, this past week.
--Road Supervisor NICKSON, with a force of men, is planking some very bad places on the road to WOODRIDGE's mine. The plank was donated by Messers. BROWN, KEYES and WOODRIDGE, and the county pays for the laying of the same.
--E. GROUT has been entertaining a number of Illinois relatives and friends the past week. They expect to locate in this portion if places can be obtained.
--P. C. JAMES and Mrs. J. L. JAMES visited with Mrs. Albert MILLER of California Creek on Thursday.
--Capt. Lyman FRASER and little daughter, Winnie of British Columbia, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. PARR a few days of last week on their return home. Mr. and Mrs. PARR accompanied them to New Westminster.
--Miss ARTHUR of Ladners Landing, B. C. returned home Monday, after a two week's visit with the Misses TARTE and her sister, Mrs. R. C. PARR.
--Mrs. D. L. CHAMBERLAIN entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George BROWN and daughter Edna.
--John TARTE was in Whatcom on business Saturday.
--Lee JAMES will soon move into his new home.
Marshal LOGSDON is in receipt of a letter from J. F. JACKSON of Chicago, inquiring about one Lizzie JACKSON, a colored woman who dropped dead in this city. The police have no knowledge of the woman or her supposed death.
Wednesday, March 26, 1902:
Funeral services over the remains of George A. PARKER were conducted at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. N. EVANS, pastor of the Trinity M. E. church. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
FERNDALE NEWS
--Died, last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. LINDBERG, Badger, their only son, Jonas Sigfred, at the age of 3 months and 5 days, from cholera morbus. The funeral services were held last Saturday at the parent's home, Rev. C. H. CARLSON, officiating. Interment at a small cemetery near the home.
--Mrs. C. J. GRONQUIST, wife of Rev. GRONQUIST, of Ferndale, is very ill. She has been in bed the past two weeks.
--J. O. LOFGREN is again about his duties. He has a severe cold that has settled on his lungs. Dr. VAN SANT of Whatcom attended him.
--Mr. MARTINSON, lately from Minnesota, has bought Mr. CLARKSON's ranch near Ferndale. He will take possession in April.
--John PEARSON, who purchased the CRAWFORD Bros.' pump factory at Ferndale, is very busy getting his new building finished. Most of the machinery is already in place.
Mrs. P. C. WILLIAMS Dead.
The death of Mrs. Edith M. WILLIAMS occurred this morning at St. Joseph house. Mrs. WILLIAMS was ___ years of age at the time of her death which was caused by pleurisy. Funeral services will be held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Interment will be made in the Lynden cemetery.
The [Lynden] telephone company has awarded a contract to Fred DAY, who will commence work at once.
Your correspondent is pleased to state that a newspaper is published here, "The Lynden Daily News," edited by R. L. WOLFE.
Friday, March 28, 1902:
Mrs. Maud JOYNT, aged 31 years, died this morning at her home of Sylvan street. Funeral services will held at the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
Saturday March 29, 1902:
FERGUS LAIDLOW DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Frazer River Cannery Man Expired In The Lobby Of A Whatcom Hotel Last Evening
Fergus LAIDLOW, aged about 50 years, died suddenly at the Byron hotel, Whatcom, at about 11 o'clock last night. Mr. LAIDLOW came here to take charge of the Carlisle cannery now owned by WRIGHT Bros. While in the city he made his headquarters at the above hotel. Last night he was apparently in good health and prior to his sudden demise was in the hotel lobby engaged in discussing the British-Boer war. He sat down in a chair and picked up a paper and began to read when he was heard to utter two or three groans as if in agony. W. F. ROEHL was the first man to notice the condition of the unfortunate man and ran to his assistance at once. Mr. LAIDLOW could not speak and could only answer Mr. ROEHL's questions by nodding his head. Mr. LAIDLOW was quickly removed to his room and Dr. A MACRAE SMITH was summoned, but by the time the physician arrived Mr. LAIDLOW was dead.
Mr. LAIDLOW is a pioneer cannery man of the Fraser river having been engaged in the fishing business for many years. He was a single man and at the time of his death was about 50 years of age. The only known relatives on the coast are his brother's family who reside in New Westminster, B. C. A telegram was immediately dispatched to his brother announcing the sad news of his death last night. The body was taken to GIFFORD's undertaking parlors.
C. L. ROGERS DEAD.
C. L. ROGERS, aged 89 years, died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, G and Holly street West. Mr. ROGERS has been a highly respected resident of the Bay for the past ten years. His widow survives him. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. F. M. JENKINS and a son, O. D. ROGERS of Colorado who is now in the city. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. S. S. SULLIGER in the First M. E. church at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
Monday, March 31, 1902:
FUNERAL OF C. L. ROGERS.
Funeral services of C. L. ROGERS were conducted by Dr. S. S. SULLIGER at the First M. E. church yesterday afternoon. Mr. ROGERS was 89 years of age at the time of his death. He was a kind hearted man, loved and respected by all who knew him. He was always cheerful and had a kind work for everybody.
CHAS. PATCHIN DEAD
Chas. PATCHIN, an old pioneer of Whatcom died Sunday. He was 71 years of age at the time of his death. He has been a resident of the city for nearly 20 years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and four sons to mourn his loss. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. S. S. SULLIGER in the First M. E. Church at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
MOUNTAIN VIEW AND FERNDALE
--CRASTENBERG Bros. of Ferndale killed a large bear last Sunday. It was taken to the butcher shop on Monday and bear steaks were on many of the citizens table, this week.
--Arthur NEWKIRK of Ferndale moved his family to his farm near Lake Terrill last week.
--R. H. SMITH of Mountain View spent Saturday and Sunday in Seattle, arriving home Tuesday. Wednesday he went to Blaine to commence his duties in the office of the Lester DAVID Mill company of that place.
--Mrs. Annie CLAYTON of Seattle has come to make her home with Mrs. ANDERSON in Mt. View.
--Mrs. MURRY of Ferndale was visiting her daughter, Mrs. ROESSEll in Mt. View on Sunday.
--Mrs. DEEDS is the possessor of a fine new organ.
--L. H. MILLS of Seattle was visiting his relatives and friends in Ferndale and Mt. View last week.
--Mrs. GIFFORD of Ferndale has opened a millinery store and we hope to see this place patronized the the ladies.
--Joe CLARKSTON has sold his farm near Ferndale and will move on the east side of the river to be near his shingle mill.
--Mr. HALL and Mr. MARSOP are spending a few days at the home of the Mr. and Mrs. POTTER, Mountain View.
--L. C. DURR was in the neighborhood on business, Saturday.
--Miss Carrie SMITH spent Easter Sunday in Whatcom.
--The report is that John HOPE, one of the pioneers of Ferndale, has disposed of his ranch. Mr. HOPE came here in 1870 and has a fine home and good land.
--Miss Pearl SMITH and Miss Myrtle PENNINGTON, who are teachers in Ferndale came home to attend the party given by Mrs. POTTER, on Friday night.
--Bert ZANE of Whatcom was in the neighborhood purchasing cows for his dairy.
--Miss Holly MURRAY and Miss Mary QUIMBY of Ferndale, were visiting at Mrs. ROESSELT's (sic) on Thursday.
--Mrs. PENNINGTON's brother arrived from Ritzville, Wn., on Saturday.
Tuesday, April 1, 1902:
LYNDEN NEWS.
--Mrs. Rachel SMITH, one of the pioneers of Nooksack Valley, returned last Saturday from a visit of some months in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Hosts of friends cordially welcome her home.
--On Thursday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. PRICE was invaded by about fifty people, relatives and neighbors, ladies of the Relief Corps. and members of the G. A. R., who expected to greet them after an absence of several years from their old home.
--All hearts in Lynden were saddened by the death of little Maggie O'NEAL. Her bright, loving ways endeared her to all, and she will be tenderly remembered by her teacher and schoolmates.
--Another sad event of the past week was the death of Mrs. P. C. WILLIAMS of Whatcom, formerly of Lynden.
--Mr. EATON of Coupeville is visiting relatives here.
--Mrs. KILDALL has gone with her husband to Harrison Hot Spring where he hopes to gain strength from the baths.
--Harold MALTBY is in Seattle. The grounds about the MALTBY home has been artistically laid out by a practical gardener and later on their beauty may be increased by all who love beautiful flowers.
--Mrs. WELLMAN is on the Bay and Miss Edith is soon to join her there.
--Mr. GOHEEN and family moved during the past week to their ranch, known as the GOODELL place.
Yesterday through his attorney D. T. WINNE, H. SEIVERS applied for a patent on a stump puller which he has invented.
Funeral services of C. J. PATCHIN were conducted by Dr. S. S. SULLIGER at the First M. E. church at 10:30 o'clock this morning. The F. & A.M., and G.A.R. members were present, as he was a highly esteemed member of both orders. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
BIRCH BAY
--Parker ELLIS of Whatcom was shaking hands with old friends in this part of the county Saturday.
--Oscar E. LEE expects to open a real estate office in Blaine in a short time.
--Lee JAMES has moved into his new home and Charles GROUT and family, late of Illinois, have moved on to the place vacated by Mr. JAMES.
--The pile driver is at work in out Bay putting in piles for a new store and wharf near Point Whitehorn. This is for the benefit of fishermen and trapmen.
--O. H. LEE and Mr. STRAND were Whatcom visitors the past week.
--Misses Katie TURNER, Lena MARTINSON and Annie LEE of Blaine, spent Sunday at their respective home.
--Roy BROWN returned to Edison today after visiting a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BROWN.
--The Fred WEILAND place has been bought by L. KLEY.
--Ed. MARTINSON is home from the Mt. Baker country looking hale and hearty.
Wednesday, April 2, 1902:
BLUE CANYON ITEMS
--Ernest PRAVITZ of Everson was visiting friends in this vicinity last week.
--Mrs. Ida ANDREWS is laid up the the rheumatism.
--John RICHMOND and family were doing shopping in Whatcom yesterday.
--Mrs. C. W. BARR, Whatcom's leading milliner, was visiting friends in our burg yesterday.
--Mrs. FEATHERSTONE and Mrs. James CLARK were attending Easter services in Whatcom yesterday.
--Mr. and Mrs. MOZIER left last Wednesday for the east to locate permanently.
--Mrs. George WOOD has returned from visiting friends in Whatcom.
--Mr. and Mrs. John SHOLUND made a business trip to Seattle this week.
--Mrs. J. D. CUSTER is on the sick list.
--Among those who went to Whatcom since last report were, Henry ENGBERG, M. McLAIN, Elmer CRANFIELD, George NESS, Chas. PARIS, Wm. ROBERTS.
Thursday, April 3, 1902:
FERNDALE NEWS.
--Mr. STOWELL is the new and obliging ticket and freight agent at Ferndale, Mr. SOPPER having resigned.
--Mr. MARTINSON and family have purchased Mr. CLARKSON's farm near Ferndale. They will arrive at Ferndale today from Seattle.
--Mr. and Mrs. S. P. LEAF and family arrived at Ferndale last week from Battenburg, Neb. Mr. LEAF is an experienced shoemaker. He has rented rooms in Elk street, Whatcom, where he and his family will reside.
--John WESTLUND of Battenburg, Neb. is visiting the Swedish colony at Ferndale. Mr. WESTLUND is a practical carpenter and is looking for a location on the coast.
--A 10-pound bouncing boy arrived last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. FUBERGS.
--Mrs. GRANDQUIST is still confined to bed and there is no change in her condition.
Monday, April 7, 1902:
A CHINESE BRIDE IN TOWN
An interesting social event in the P. A. F. Asiatic colony occurred today when Li Yong Hong arrived with his bride, the first Chinese woman who ever came to Bellingham Bay. Li is the foreman of the Chinese employes of the P. A. F. and since his marriage in Portland to the daughter of wealthy Chinese importers, he has submitted, in accordance with Chinese customs to a round of banquets and post-nuptial entertainments that have cost him about $1800 up to the time of his arrival here, with more in sight.
Elaborate preparation had for some time been made for the arrival of the bridal party by the Chinese under the lead of Assistant Foreman Lem, who succeeded in enlisting local officials in their behalf. A suite of rooms in the new Chinese house was especially decorated and furnished for the fair bride, Fleet Captain D. N. McMILLAN acting as chief draper and man milliner. The requirements of Chinese superstition were closely adhered to. The door jambs were painted red in the belief that this sanguinary hue will make the union fruitful of male offspring and prevent that most dreaded of all calamities to the Chinese parent - the female child.
Captain McMILLAN, upon the request of Lem also made the bed, which also according to Chinese superstition, augurs male progeny. The requirement that the Chinese bride must be escorted to her home by women, precipitated and emergency, which was relieved by Miss Jeannie McCLEOD, assisted by Mrs. Archie ALLEN and Miss HEATH. When the train arrived the husband disappeared, leaving the bride and her maid with the ladies above mentioned, who in return for this service will be invited to eat bird's nest soup with the bridegroom at a banquet which he will soon give.
Tuesday, April 8, 1902:
Solen SEVERANCE, age 60 years, died yesterday of heart disease at his home near Wahl.
Wednesday, April 9, 1902:
WELL KNOWN PIONEER DIES.
Mrs. Mary A. HAYES, a well known pioneer lady of Whatcom, died this morning of old age at the home of her son, John HAYES. She was 80 years of age at the time of her death. She has been a resident of Whatcom for many years. She was a kind old lady and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, April 11. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
BLUE CANYON NEWS
--Mrs. J. D. CUSTER is reported worse today.
--Mrs. L. U. ANDREWS is slowly recovering from an attack of rheumatism.
---M. McCLAIN, a bunker foreman, has taken a well needed week's vacation, and is sojourning in Tacoma.
--The M. W. of A. gave a dance last night in their hall. The steamer Adelaide brought up a crowd from Silver Beach and Geneva, and the hoppers danced until the wee hours Sunday morning.
--Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Turly PARKER yesterday evening, a 9-pound baby girl, and now Mr. P. is obliged to buy large sized hats. It is needless to say that cigars are on the free list because it is an evident fact by thy way they are distributed.
--Mrs. G. W. DOUGLAS and daughter, Beulah, were visiting relatives here yesterday.
--Mrs. Ben ANDERSON of Whatcom, was visiting at Mrs. Andrew ECKLUND's this week.
--The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Lize SMALLWOOD was buried Thursday.
--George W. SMALLWOOD is a recent arrival from Missouri. He is working for the Lake Whatcom Logging Co.
--Mrs. Thomas YORKSTON of Wickersham attended the Woodmen dance Saturday night.
Abijah IVES, aged 75 years, died this morning of senile decay at St. Luke's hospital where he has been gradually sinking away for the past few weeks. He has no know relatives residing on the Bay. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
MOUNTAIN VIEW AND BLUE CANYON
--Mr. BARRETT has moved into his new house and Jos. ROBECKER has moved into the WILSON house, where BARRETT moved out.
--Mr. FULGUM has put up a substantial board fence in front of his house running the entire width of his eighty acres.
--FINSTEAD brothers are putting a rail fence around several acres of land which they have stumped the past winter with a hand stumping machine which is their own device and manufacture.
--Mr. ELDER is home from near Blaine where he has been working in the logging camps. He is complaining some of the grippe, but is able to be up.
--A big bear was seen again the other morning near John BYERS' by his little boy. The bear appeared quite bold and the little boy picked up a stick and hallooed, but Mr. Bruin seemed in no hurry to go so the boy lost courage and ran towards the house.
Thursday, April 10, 1902:
GEO. F. CARPENTER REPORTED DYING
The hardships and privations endured by the gold hunters in Alaska are some times very severe. Mrs. ESTABROOK of Whatcom has just received a letter from her husband, Ex-Sheriff A. B. ESTABROOK, who now holds the position of deputy United State Marshall in Alaska, in which he relates the sad misfortune that befell Geo. F. CARPENTER, formerly a well known newspaper man of Fairhaven, while enroute from Candle Creek to Kogrock. During the trip Mr. CARPENTER became completely exhausted. It was extremely cold weather at that time and Mr. CARPENTER's hands and feet were so badly frozen that amputation of both hands and feet was found necessary. He was taken to Nome and at the the when the letter was written he was in a very precarious condition and was not expected to live.
LYNDEN LOCALS.
--Lyn COLBY's new house is nearing completion.
--H. SMITH, D. G. BRUPETT and L. J. BROWN, are new arrivals at the Willama hotel from Dalls, Iowa.
--W. YOUNG and A. CAVENAUGH are fresh arrivals from Michigan.
--Judge AUS_N just returned from a trip to Anacortes and Blaine.
--Emmet HAWLEY is disposing of part of his herd of cows.
--Willis WORTHEN and pardner, I. STARKS, have finished clearing up their new ranch recently purchased of L_mmas GEORGE.
--The BERNICK brothers are cutting bolts, even though one of the boys has only one hand.
--Chas. CALBY (sic) and wife have taken a boarder in the shape of a baby girl.
--Mr. SHEAR_s of Northwood was in town last Saturday.
--Ike HAND from Maulbry mill was here last Sunday.
--D. W. BENDER, the Northwood school teacher was in town Sunday to attend divine services.
--C. SHOEMAKER's new bicycle shop is quite an attraction these days as he is getting it filled with new machinery for repairing and new wheels for sale. He was compelled to build an addition to it to accommodate his increasing trade.
--Mrs. JUDSON's house looks fine in its new coat of white paint, and BANTY is putting in the foundation for his new wind mill tower.
--Mrs. SMITH, wife of "Little" Barber, returned last week from her trip to Idaho, where she went to visit her daughter.
--Mr. DAVIS of Ferndale, was in town last week looking after shingle bolts.
DAVE HETRICK.
"Pathfinder of Nooksack Valley" and Mt. Baker Roads.
Dave HETRICK, of Maple Falls, who has by long service acquired the title of "pathfinder of the Nooksack valley," and who has done more to improve the roads leading to the Mt. Baker mining district that all other agencies combined, was a welcome visitor to the Sentinel office Monday evening. Mr. HETRICK was on his way to Whatcom to confer with the county authorities regarding the needs of his district for the coming season. At present Mr. HETRICK has a force of men engaged in changing the route of the county road across the Bruce LOOP ranch from the river bank to higher and safer ground. -Sumas Sentinel.
Monday, April 14, 1902:
NOOKSACK NOTES.
--Rev. HAZLETON has purchased a block in Nooksack and will at once commence building a fine residence thereon.
--Nooksack needs a newspaper, a blacksmith shop, drug store, furniture store, etc. all of which we believe would be successful here, as we have a thickly settled farming country around us.
--Our farmers are mostly free of debt and laying by some money, which should show prosperous conditions.
Tuesday, April 15, 1902:
Mrs. Sarah A. VOORHEES, wife of A. VOORHEES, died Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the family residence on Williams street. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. C. COLE, at the family residence at 10 o'clock this morning.
Wednesday, April 16, 1902:
Glenwood W. LANGDON aged 6 months, died yesterday of bronchitis. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at 10 o'clock a. m. tomorrow at 1311 James street.
Myrta Maud PERKINS aged 29 years, died yesterday at her home in Fairhaven, opposite the E. K. WOOD mill. Funeral services will be held at NOICE's funeral parlors tomorrow.
Ira T. Y. JOHNSON, aged 67 years died yesterday at his home on G street near Seventeenth, of heart and kidney troubles. Funeral services will be held at NOICE's funeral parlor at 2 o'clock p. m. Friday.
Thursday, April 17, 1902:
Harry WILSON, aged 26 years,died at the Sister's hospital this afternoon. Death was caused by congestion of the lungs.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BUNT's 7 year old son died at Rome, Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence at Rome this morning by Rev. Gilman PARKER, pastor of the First Baptist church, Whatcom.
FERNDALE
--The children of Mr. James S_RAHAN are sick of the prevalent contagion, supposedly scarlet rash.
--Mr. CRATSINBURG has a young heir.
--Mrs. James DEEDS passed away at 2 o'clock a.m. Tuesday from heart trouble. Funeral at the house, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock p.m.
--The big bear which has been roaming our surrounding forest was shot by a son of Henry SMITH last Sunday.
Mountain View Notes.
--Mrs. DEEDS, Sr., passed away Monday night and was buried Wednesday.
--Josie MORSEMAN is on his last week of sawing here and will move his mill over to Dungeness next week, where he will put it up with a shingle mill in connection.
--Mrs. A. T. HUNT who has been sick since Thanksgiving is slightly improving.
Friday, April 18, 1902:
LYNDEN NOTES.
--Willis and Al. WORTHEN are making the stumps fly with a heavy team of horses and block and tackle on Willis ranch near Lynden.
--DAVIS, the shingle mill man, is dumping bolts in the slough this week.
--Business seems to be on the gain, judging by the number of traveling men who make regular visits to our city.
--Mr. SHERWOOD goes to Seattle Friday to meet his family who are on their way from Kansas to make their home in Lynden.
--Cliff LONG and H. SMITH were viewing the sights in town today.
--Mr. PACKARD expects to move his house in town to Mr. STONE's ranch, about 2 1-2 miles from town.
--A. SMITH's new creamery will be ready for operation next Monday.
Saturday, April 19, 1902:
The funeral services over the remains of Ira JOHNSON, were held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Monday, April 21, 1902:
DEATHS
--Ethan A. DANIEL, aged 57 years, died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in Deming.
--Mr. and Mrs. A. BROUIN's infant boy died this morning. Funeral services will be held at the family residence in the Roth block at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
--The body of Harry WILSON, who died of pneumonia at the Sister's hospital was shipped by Undertaker NOICE this morning to Buckton, Mass., where interment will be made.
Tuesday, April 22, 1902:
The divorce case of Martha BODE vs. Henry BODE is dismissed from court and settled.
The funeral services of Mr. and Mrs. A. BRANIN's infant son, were conducted at the family residence in the Roth block at 10 a.m. today by Rev. A. W. CHEATHAM.
BIRCH BAY HAPPENINGS.
--George CHAMBERLAIN has sold his ranch to Olaf STRAND and expects to soon leave this part of the country. We are sorry to lose a good neighbor.
--John GEISCHER and Orrin LEWIS have been doing some blasting the past week getting new land in readiness for cultivating.
--Roy McHEFFEY returned home last Sunday after a year's absence.
--John Waldo ELLIS, state superintendent of the Washington Children's home addressed the people at the church Sunday night.
--Mrs. John TARTE returned from Ferndale Sunday, where she has been the guest for a few days of her daughter, Mrs. JEFFCOTT.
--Mr. and Mrs. George PARR gave a card party to a few friends Saturday evening. Prior KEY and Mrs. R. A. PARR being prize winners.
Friday, April 25, 1902:
LYNDEN NOTES.
--The busy hum of machinery was the sound heard by those who passed the Lynden Creamery today.
--Mr. Le CLAIRE, who has been ill, was seen in the street yesterday.
--Mr. Ed. O'NEAL, is reported much better, but the youngest child was lately taken to the bay for treatment.
--Little May ANDERSON, who was so badly burned over a week ago, is recovering.
--Mr. and Mrs. BATES returned the first of the week from a visit with Mr. PYATT, a son of Mrs. BATES, who lives near Ferndale.
--Herbert BERTMAN left today to accept a position as bookkeeper for a Ferndale firm.
--Prof. GRAFFIS, Miss TAYLOR and Miss CALLENDER spent last Saturday in Whatcom.
--Charles SHERWOOD and family are settled in their home recently purchased of Mr. and Mrs. LAFLER, who left Monday for their home in Michigan. They go by way of California for a pleasant trip.
Saturday, April 26, 1902:
Timothy HENNESEY died at St. Joseph's hospital this morning after several weeks illness of typhoid pneumonia. Funeral announcements will be made later.
Monday, April 28, 1902:
JOE BLACK IS KILLED
At Deming, This County
Joe BLACK, a well known character of this county was shot and killed at Deming at 7 o'clock this morning by a man named Fred CONRAD. CONRAD is the cook of the Alaska Shingle Co. at Deming, while BLACK and his wife live near the cook house. BLACK had of late become jealous of CONRAD claiming that the latter was showing undue attention to his wife. This morning BLACK came home from where he had been cutting shingle bolts up the river. CONRAD claims that he looked out the door and saw BLACK taking aim at him with a gun. He grabbed a Savage rifle of a large calibre standing near the door. Both men were then aiming at each other and CONRAD shot first, the ball entering the right breast and coming out below the shoulder blade, tearing a large hole through the body. The only eyewitness of the killing was Mrs. LANGLAND whose story corroborates CONRAD's as above given. CONRAD maintains that he was wrongfully accused of intimacy with BLACK's wife and the sentiment of the neighborhood is that the killing was justifiable, in view of the threats made by BLACK. He was considered a dangerous man, and had served a sentence in the county jail for shooting at Barney LYNCH at Wickersham some years ago.
He leaves a wife and one child. Sheriff BRISBIN went to Deming this morning and took CONRAD into custody, returning this afternoon. He found no occasion for an inquest and will turn BLACK's body over to a sister at Wickersham. BLACK's parents were expected at Deming today from Texas to visit their son.
Tuesday, April 29, 1902:
John McDERMOTH, a well known character around Blaine, dropped death in the street in that city this morning. It is understood that death was caused by the excessive use of liquor.
John AARMODT was found lying on the ground near Blaine yesterday in an unconscious condition. He was taken to the city and when Deputy Sheriff LAND left here this morning he had not rallied. It is not known whether he is suffering with unconsciousness through natural causes or whether he met with foul play.
The funeral of Elbert A. SCOTT occurred from the late residence this morning and was largely attended by friends of the deceased. The services were conducted by Rev. Frederick W. CARSTENS of the Baptist church and the remains were interred in Bay View cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. GILES took a trip to the vicinity of Lynden and Delta Sunday, returning to Whatcom Monday and express themselves as being very much pleased with what they have seen of the county.
Thursday, May 1, 1902:
Funeral services ___ Timothy HENESSY were held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery.
Monday, May 5, 1902:
DEATH OF JAMES INNIS
Old Resident of Sumas and Former Newspaper Man.
Sumas. May 4 - (Special) - James INNIS, aged about 40 years and resident of Sumas for twelve years, died last night. Mr. INNIS was a native of Scotland, though he had lived many years in Michigan before settling in Washington. He was a man of scholarly attainments and was for a number of years shorthand reporter on the Glasgow Daily Mail and other prominent journals. He leaves a sister here, one brother in Michigan and two others in Scotland. He was a highly respected citizen in this locality. His funeral occurs tomorrow. -Seattle P.I.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine AUSTIN will be conducted by Rev. A. W. CHEATHAM, at 10 o'clock, a. m. tomorrow, at the family residence, corner Park and Washington streets. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery. The following persons will act as pall bearers: Carmi DIBBLE, M. C. LATTA, D. C. JENKINS, Sr., Alonzo MAYHEW, Wm. POWELL, George HARTNESS.
Tuesday, May 6, 1902:
MOUNTAIN AND FERNDALE
--Mrs. Pearl KENNEDY of Mountain View, who has been at the point of death for several days from pneumonia is improving and hopes are entertained for her recovery.
--The cold damp weather is causing much sickness, besides numerous cases of measles and scarlet fever. Dr. KEYES has been unable to get but two or three nights sleep out of the week.
--Mr. and Mrs. EVIRIT of Custer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John AITKEN of Mountain View.
--Miss Alice SMITH of the Blaine schools spent Sunday in Mountain View.
--There is a new sawmill and stump factory going up in Ferndale. It is reported a large dry goods store will be erected near the depot.
--Mr. William MORRISON and family of Ferndale will soon move to Whatcom where Mr. MORRISON is needed in the MORRISON mill. They will be greatly missed as they are one of our substantial citizens.
--Mrs. McLAIN of Ferndale will visit in Everett next week.
--Mr. J. AITKIN of Enterprise was in the neighborhood on Monday. His daughter, Viola, who is attending school in Ferndale has been very sick with scarlet fever.
--The Ferndale schools have closed on account of scarlet fever.
--Rev. Mr. MORSE, Mrs. McLAIN and Mr. SMITH are delegates to the Congregational association at Snohomish next week.
--Mr. Dick BEARD of Mountain View is quite sick.
--Miss AUSTIN, one of the Mountain View teachers, had to give up teaching on account of the sickness and death of her mother in Whatcom.
--Miss PENNINGTON's school on the east side of the river will close and give a box social and entertainment on May 17, to which all ladies are invited.
FERNDALE AND VICINITY
--Rev. C. G. GRANDQUIST has laid the foundation for a new residence.
--The Swedish Baptists will build a one-room addition to their church building, also a steeple.
--John WESTLUND and family have moved into their new house.
--A first born boy gladdens the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. BLOMQUIST.
--Erick SWANLUND of Mountain View, a prosperous rancher, has chosen Miss LARSON for a life partner. All the bachelors in this vicinity are soon to be married. The large immigration has been a boon to the bachelors.
--August PERSONS pump factory and planing mill is now running full blast. It will be one of the permanent industries of Ferndale.
--Mr. and Mrs. FRANZEN of Whatcom visited J. O. LOFGRENS. They are looking for a suitable ranch.
--Mrs. C. H. CARLSON visited in the Bay cities yesterday.
--The Ferndale school is closed on account of scarlet fever.
--Henry MUSSER of Mountain View purchased a registered shorthorn bull last week from Yam Hill, Oregon.
--Charley PETERSON's little boy is now up again after a severe spell of pneumonia.
--Rev. TERRY, general missionary, preached at the Baptist church last week. He was a guest of Rev. MONROE.
Thursday, May 8, 1902:
C. W. LITTON Invents a Compressed Air Engine.
C. W. LITTON of this city recently received notice that a patent had been granted him on March 17 last on a compressed air engine. It is an engine that takes no fuel. It is not a very handsome affair but it is perfect in all its workmanship as everything is made to fit very close. It is a common looking engine (as far as looks go to a steam engine). It has an air tank but no boiler as the air tank takes the place of the boilers. It has an air pump that pumps air into the boiler that is attached to the engine. The pump has a gear that is 6 times that of the engine and a check or valve regulates the pump. The tank has a safety valve that lets off air the same as a steam boiler. It is somewhat on the plan of a locomotive.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
--Ole and Hans FINSTAD are erecting a new picket fence along the road in front of their house. It will be twenty-seven rods long and a thing of beauty.
--CRAWFORD Bros. have erected a new store at the mill which will be known as Superior. They have a fine stock of groceries.
--Will HUNT is setting out a large strawberry bed.
FERNDALE NOTES.
--Mrs. GIFFORD has opened a milliner shop.
--Ferndale has a new physician, Dr. HOOD by name. Present indications are that both he and Dr. KEYS (sic) will do a good business. Sickness is the main topic of the hour.
--Leo. EGBERT is confined to his bed at the present writing.
--The school is closed for fear of scarlet fever.
--Mr. HYMER, proprietor of the Hotel Ferndale is convalescing from a severe attack of the measles.
--Mrs. ROGERS and children who have been spending the winter in Everett are returned to their home in this place.
A. L. CROCKER of Minneapolis arrived at the Vendome this morning.
Friday, May 9, 1902:
Michael FRY, aged 80 years, died at East Sound Wednesday. Funeral services were held at East Sound today. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Orcas island.
L. A. BORCHER has succeeded to E. A. BROOKS as assistant keeper of the Turn Point light station, Mr. BROOKS having been transferred to Point No Point, between Port Townsend and Seattle, as assistant keeper. He and his family were taken to their new station by the lighthouse tender Manzanita, which also brought Mr. BORCHERS and family from the Dungeness station, where he has been assistant keeper for about two years.
L. D. PIKE, who recently purchased the PETERS fruit farm at East Sound, one of the finest country places in western Washington, was in town the first of the week on business. Mr. PIKE is the owner of the Pike block in Whatcom, formerly the Bellingham Bay National Bank building, and is still largely interested in the fishing business, although he realized a considerable fortune from the sale of some of his traps to the first Onffroy combine. He still has a large interest in five traps and a cannery at Point Roberts. Mr. PIKE doesn't take as roseate a view of the cannery business this season as many people have been inclined to do who probably know less about it. With a very large portion of last year's immense pack still on hand and sockeye salmon wholesaling at $3.60 a case he thinks that cannery men who contract for sockeyes this season at 15 cents are taking great chances.
Saturday, May 10, 1902:
Mrs. LOOMIS, aged 72 years died May 9 at her home at Edison of senile decay. Funeral services were held at the family residence at Edison at 10 o'clock this morning.
COMMENCEMENT AT EVERSON
The Everson school, in charge of Prof. J. R. SIMPSON, is preparing for a grand entertainment in the I. O. G. T. hall on the night of May 16th, commencing at 8 o'clock. The program will consist of more than fifty numbers, consisting of essays, recitations, motion songs, vocal and instrumental solos, duets, string band music, etc.
The entertainment will be in the form of a gold medal contest, connected with Eighth grade commencement exercises. More than fifty dollars worth of gold prizes are offered to the successful ones in the various contests.
Following are the names of the Eighth grade class: The Misses Pearl BAYES, Lucile BANGLE, Jessie SIMPSON and Mabel THOMPSON.
An admission fee of 25 and 15 cent(s) will be charges, the proceeds to be applied to the circulating school library.
FERNDALE AND MT. VIEW
--Charley COOK of Whatcom is visiting friends in and about Ferndale this week.
--A new physician has just arrived at Ferndale and has succeeded in his new field. Dr. HOOD is a graduate of a celebrated eastern medical college and is a good physician.
--M. W. BLONDEN, the genial school master of the Mountain View school will spend his summer vacation in the Mount Baker district.
--The school of Ferndale, of which Miss Myrtle PENNINGTON is the teacher will close in about three weeks.
--Mrs. NICOLL of Mountain View will start about May 20th for her old home in Iowa to make a short visit.
Wednesday, May 14, 1902:
The funeral services of Mrs. T. N. LINDSEY, who died in Blaine Saturday morning was held in the First M. E. church of that city Sunday. Deceased was a pioneer of Blaine.
H. ENGBERG returned today from Maple Falls, where he went on a fishing expedition.
Fritz LARSEN is minus a little finger of his left hand as the result of coming in contact with a shingle saw in the HASTINGS mill near Wahl. The regular sawyer was off duty and Mr. LARSON (sic) was placed in a temporary sawyer. At about 7 o'clock last evening he was sawing at a rapid gait and while attempting to get a shingle from the machine bumped his little finger against the saw and it was cut off slick as a whistle. He was brought to the city by Pat HEALY.
Friday, May 16, 1902:
SHOT AT NOOKSACK
Clay MORGAN, shingle sawyer at MILLER's shingle mill, Nooksack, is in trouble over what he alleges is the accidental shooting of a man named Wm. GREEN at Nooksack yesterday afternoon.
MORGAN came to the city last night and reported the affair to Sheriff BRISBIN. He claims that he was shooting at a mark on a stump with his Winchester and that the bullet glanced and struck GREEN on the leg.
GREEN, the injured man, was conveyed to this city today and placed in the Sister's hospital. The bone of his right leg was shattered below the knee.
It is claimed by persons who are acquainted with the affair, the MORGAN's story of the shooting is shady. They allege that he did it intentionally.
Mrs. Thomas FLEMING and Michael FRY Pas Away.
Death has claimed the oldest of the pioneer ladies of San Juan county, though not the earliest white woman settler. Mary Jane FLEMING, wife of Thomas FLEMING, died suddenly Sunday evening, May 11, at her home on the border of San Juan valley. She was 80 or 81 years of age, having been born in 1821 or 1822 at Elmore in the north of Ireland. In the early forties she went to New South Wales and was married at Sidney, May 3, 1844, to Thos. FLEMING, who survives her. From there, after a number of years they moved to California, attracted by the great gold discoveries, and after living there a few years came north to Victoria on a sailing vessel, the voyage occupying sixteen days. Shortly afterward, in 1863, they settled on San Juan island. Mrs. FLEMING was a remarkably woman and despite her four score years did her own household work up to the evening of her death. The funeral took place yesterday and was very largely attended. The funeral was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Henry HARPST and the burial was in the valley cemetery.
Michael FRY, aged 82 years, died at her (sic) home at East Sound, last Wednesday, May 7, after a few days' illness. He was an old settler, having lived here more than twenty years. The funeral was held Friday, services being conducted by Rev. Mr. MASSY. He was laid to rest beside his wife, who died five years ago.
Saturday, May 17, 1902:
DEATH OF GEO. M. RUTTON
Funeral services over the remains of George M. RUTTON, nephew of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. WORDEN, who died at their home in C street Thursday, will be held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 11 o'clock tomorrow under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. lodge of which order he was a member. Dr. RUTTON graduated from the Chicago Dental college about two years ago, and came to Whatcom and succeeded his uncle, Dr. WORDEN in the practice of the profession of dentistry. His health became impaired a few months ago and last winter he visited Phoenix, Ariz., in hopes that a change might prove beneficial to him. Everything that was possible was done for him, but of no avail and the grim harvester claimed him at the age of thirty-two years. He was a young man of extremely good habits and was held in high esteem by his large circle of friends in the city. Dr. and Mrs. WORDEN have the sympathy of the entire community in their dark hour of gloom and bereavement. The remains of Dr. RUTTAN will be shipped to his old home, Picton, Ont., for burial, where his mother, sister and brother reside.
Monday, May 19, 1902:
Funeral services of Mary Ann AULD, age 84 years, who died on senile decay at her home on Eleventh and Filmore streets, Fairhaven, were held this morning. Interment in Bay View cemetery.
Funeral services over the remains of Mattie McLENORE were conducted by Dr. W. A. MACKEY at NOICE's funeral parlors at 10 a.m. Interment in Bay View cemetery.
Funeral services over the remains of Dr. Geo. M. RUTTAN were held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 11 o'clock a.m., yesterday, under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. The remains were shipped to Picton, Ontario, for burial.
The M. E. church building at Blaine will be remodeled and repaired to the extent of about $700. Dr. SULLIGER preached in that church last night and in about 15 minutes raised $340 for the church improvement.
Wednesday, May 21, 1902:
THOS. GREEN DIES OF HIS WOUND
Man Shot By Clay MORGAN At Nooksack Succumbs To Blood Poisoning
Thomas GREEN who was shot in the right leg by Clay MORGAN at Nooksack about two weeks ago, died at 9:30 o'clock this morning at St. Josephs hospital. The shot took effect in his right leg below the knee, which completely shattered the bones. He was taken to the hospital and the physicians found it necessary to amputate the limb below the hip. Blood poison set in and it resulted in the death of the injured man this morning. MORGAN, the man responsible for the firing of the shot, was charged with a deadly weapon with intent to assault to do bodily harm. Mr. MORGAN furnished bail in the sum of $1000 to appear for preliminary examination before Judge ELLIS next Saturday. The death of GREEN will probably result in a change in the charge filed against MORGAN.
Pearl B. *MOORMAN was born in Berlin, Green Lake County, Wis., Dec. 14, 1881. Moved to Mountain View, Washington in 1889. Was united in marriage to Hiram N. KENNEDY, May 25, 1897. Died May 17, 1902, and was interred in the Mountain View cemetery May 18. She leaves the husband and three children, Nora L., William L. and Ruth May. The family and relatives wish to extend their sincere thanks for the kindness and assistance given them by the people of Mountain View and Ferndale. (*MORSMAN)
A car load of oysters from Fair Haven, Conn. is due at Fairhaven tonight. These oysters, 150 barrels, were ordered by the Bellingham Oyster company and will be planted tomorrow on the company's oyster grounds at Samish in the presence of Fish Commissioner KERSHAW. Prof. DOANE of the state experimental station and representatives of the press.
Thursday, May 22, 1902:
Former Whatcom School Janitor Expires from Hemorrhage of Nose
Jasper N. WARREN, formerly a janitor in the Whatcom normal school was found dead in his bed at 3650 Aurora avenue, Fremont, yesterday afternoon, says the Seattle P. I. of today. He expired from what Deputy Coroner WILTSIE believes to have been hemorrhage from the nose. WARREN had complained to neighbor[s] yesterday morning that he was subject to chronic nose bleed and he stated that he thought he would lie down in order to ward off a threatened attack. In the afternoon he was found dead in his bed, with every evidence of having bled to death. Deputy Coroner WILTSIE ascertained from papers in WARREN's possession that he was unmarried, 65 years old, and has a sister residing at Michell, Ind. He is also thought to have a close friend at the soldiers' home at Orting.
The funeral of Thomas Green was conducted at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock this afternoon by the I. O. O. F. of Whatcom. Interment was made in Bay View cemetery.
Mr. ___ BAIRD of Ferndale died at St. Luke's hospital at 10 o'clock this morning. His death was caused by rheumatism. The remains will be taken to Ferndale where the funeral and burial will take place.
Saturday, May 24, 1902:
DIED IN ALASKA
Robert MILLER of Whatcom Passes Away.
Charles LOWE, who has just returned from the Klondike arrived in the city this morning from Seattle and announced the sad news of the death of Dr. Robert MILLER, son of Ex-Mayor and Mrs. W. L. MILLER, in the icy regions of Alaska.
The story of his death is sad and tragical. He has been located in Alaska for two or three years. On February 11 he left Cape Nome in company with Chas. LOWE and John M. GRISWOLD for Katmai on their way home on a visit, expecting to return to Nome in the spring.
Their dog team was made up of a number of the fastest and best native dogs to be obtained. when the start was made from Nome the weather was clear and bracing and they expected to make the trip within 30 days. The weather was exceptionally fine for the first 18 days after which severe snow storms began to rage and continued for over 28 days. The storms were so blinding that their progress was seriously impeded and for about 20 days the men and dogs wandered around battling for life against cold and snow.
The supply of provisions soon gave out and the storms and cold increased with fury. Starvation stared them in the face and their condition was, indeed, serious. When the last morsel of food had disappeared the pangs of hunger forced them to kill their dogs one by one and eat the meat, in order to keep the spark of like in their bodies. The meat did not agree with Dr. MILLER and he could not retain it in his stomach. He became deathly sick on March 28, and struggled on between life and death until April 2, when he became completely exhausted by the cold, lack of proper food and sickness, and expired in the presence of his comrades, who were unable to save his life.
Mr. GRISWOLD and Mr. LOWE kept themselves alive by eating the dog meat until the storms subsided and they succeeded in reaching the Coast. They were more dead that alive when they arrived at their destination. Mr. LOWE'S legs were badly frozen and the present he is hardly able to walk.
Dr. MILLER was well known on Bellingham Bay and in Whatcom county, having resided here with his parents for the past 20 years. He was a dentist by profession and was employed in Dr. DARLING's office in Whatcom for several years. He was about 27 years of age at the time of his death.
LOCAL NEWS OF BEACH
--H. A. SMITH of Mountain View, one of the deputy county assessors, was assessing real estate and personal property on Lummi island this week.
--A. R. PAYNE of Lummi is working at Eliza Island. He has charge of the carpenter crew.
--Miss Maud EDENS of Whatcom will close a very successful term of school at Beach next Friday, May 30. The last day will be spent in entertainment.
--Mr. and Mrs. Allen BARTZ of Mt. View have taken charge of the boarding house at the CARLISLE cannery, where they expect to remain during the fishing season.
Monday, May 26, 1902:
IN MEMORY OF HARRY SIMPSON
A Monument Has Been Erected To His Memory By Everson Camp No. 435, W. O. W. - It Will Be Unveiled Sunday, June 8, The Woodman's Decoration Day.
[Picture of Stone]
The above cut is a splendid representation of a monument manufactured by E. M. THAYER of the Whatcom Marble Works. It has been erected over the grave of Harry SIMPSON, and on Sunday, June 8, it will be unveiled at the Everson cemetery under the auspices of Everson Camp No. 435, Woodmen of the World, of which order he was a member before death. The monument was designed by Mr. THAYER and it is a typical representation of Woodcraft. It will be unveiled to the memory of a Woodman of the World. Each year the Woodmen observe the Sunday nearest the sixth of June as Memorial Day at which time the graves of deceased Woodmen are decorated and monuments are erected to the memory of members who have passed away during the year. The services at the unveiling of a monument on the W. O. W. memorial day is grand and impressive. The W. O. W. memorial day this year will occur on June 8. The various camps in this county are arranging to observe this day with the usual ceremonies.
Thursday, May 29, 1902:
MOUNTAIN VIEW AND FERNDALE
--Mr. Ned CRANFORD of Mountain View spent Sunday in Blaine
--The funeral of C. D. BEARD, who died at St. Luke's hospital took place at the Mt. View church on Saturday.
--R. H. SMITH, shipping clerk at the Lester DAVID mill, Blaine, spent Sunday with his parents in Mt. View.
--Mr. PRATT of Blaine was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram POTTER last week.
--Miss Elsie and Ora BURGESS came from Whatcom to attend the funeral of C. D. BEARD.
--Miss Lena VAN OSTRAND of Ferndale and Miss Alice SMITH of Mt. View who have been teaching in the Blaine schools are home for the summer vacation.
--Mr. and Mrs. HYMER of the Ferndale hotel, who were injured in a runaway a week ago Sunday, are improving. Mrs. HYMER is still at the home of Mrs. BRUCE where she was taken when thrown from the buggy.
--Mrs. NICHOLS of Mt. View, left on Monday to visit her old home in Iowa.
--H. KENNEDY, T. and J. LEWIS of Whatcom were in the neighborhood on Sunday.
--Mr. and Mrs. CLAYTON are moving into their new home in Ferndale.
Friday, May 30, 1902:
Mrs. J. F. WILLIAMS, aged 83 years, died Wednesday at her home in Deming. Mrs. WILLIAMS is mother of Mrs. I. M. BARR.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. MATHIESSEN died in Lawrence yesterday.
The widow of Peter O. SOLENE who was killed by a falling tree at Deming a short time ago, was the recipient of a $1000 check from the head camp of the W. O. W., during the week. Mr. SOLENE was a member of the W. O. W. E. M. THAYER and E. R. MORGAN of Olalla Camp, W. O. W. of Whatcom delivered the check.
Saturday, May 31, 1902:
The funeral of Mrs. L. M. PERRENT of Fairhaven will occur at GIFFORD's undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. All member of W. O. W. and Choppers' Degree are requested to attend.
HAPPENINGS ABOUT NOOKSACK CITY
--Clearing land is the order of the day among ranchers.
--John PITTS is clearing a five acre lot for hay.
--Tom LEE is wrestling logs and stumps these days.
--J. M. SAAR and Rev. WRIGHT of Sumas were in town Monday.
--Nooksack is enjoying a building boom.
--Mr. MOSIER has placed a neat fence around his place.
--Rev. HAZLETON has completed his cottage and is now living under his own vine and fig tree.
--Mr. SMITH of Whatcom is directing the work on the new meat market.
--A rousing temperance rally was held at the M. E. church last Sunday, and the people all said give us Adam's ale.
--HARVEY Bros. have the contract for supplying the lumber for the new Baptist church at Sumas.
--The GILLIS shingle mill is nearly completed and will soon be running.
Monday, June 2, 1902:
T. A. GREEN, Well Known in Seattle and Sound Points Expires of Appendicitis.
T. A. GREEN, brother of W. F. GREEN of Whatcom, a prominent lumberman of the Sound country, died at the Seattle General Hospital of appendicitis Saturday night, says the Seattle Times. The funeral will take place from the Seattle Undertaking Company's parlors tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World. Interment will follow at Lake View cemetery.
Mr. GREEN had been in business in Seattle and at other points on Puget Sound for the past thirteen years. He came to the Northwest from Chicago. At the time of his death he was 49 years of age and a member of the Acme Lumbering & Logging Company of Clipper, Wash., the place of his late residence. Mr. GREEN leaves a widow and two sons by a former wife. The sons are Cecil and Herman GREEN. Deceased was a member of Seattle Camp No. 69, W. O. W. and Chopper Degree No. 1, W. O. W.
Tuesday, June 3, 1902:
Mrs. H. C. GRIFFITH and Miss Olga NOTHE were visitors over Sunday in Sedro Wolley. While there they stopped at the Osterman, whose proprietors, Hugo BANNERMAN and Frank WINEMILLER are Whatcom boys. They are meeting with great success in their business venture and leave their guests with nothing to ask for.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. COLLIER's infant daughter died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the family residence 2200 Williams street yesterday afternoon.
Wednesday, June 4, 1902:
The funeral of John A. BRUER, aged 83 years, who died at St. Luke's hospital Sunday was held at NOICE's funeral parlor yesterday morning.
WOUND RESULTS IN DEATH
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock Sophus A. GRANDJEAN, night watchman of the Washington Packing company, died as a result of the wound received in the unfortunate attempt to capture the robbers of Butch's Place in Fairhaven, on the morning of May 26th. When first injured it was thought the wound received by Mr. GRANDJEAN was not dangerous and it was confidently asserted that he would soon again be at his post of duty. Since last Saturday he has gradually failed, and at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon as stated above, death came to his relief.
Sophus A. GRANDJEAN was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, about 49 years ago and came to the United States in 1879 locating in the western part of Nebraska, where he resided until 1898 when he removed to Washington. For sometime he resided in Aberdeen and was employed by the Aberdeen Packing company. Leaving Aberdeen he came to Fairhaven and has been continuously employed until his death by the P. S. P. company and the W. P. company. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Otto LEFLANG, and a brother, Hans A. GRANDJEAN, who reside at Ketchum, Idaho, and a brother Louis GRANDJEAN, living at Lexington, Nebraska, to mourn his death.
His brother, Hans E. (sic) GRANDJEAN, arrived here last Saturday and was at his bedside at the time of his death. The remains were shipped over the Great Northern railroad this afternoon to Ketchum, Idaho, for interment and were accompanied by his brother. The deceased nightwatchman was a thoroughly reliable man, holding the strictest confidence of his employers and was well liked by all his fellow employes.
Friday, June 6, 1902:
Whatcom friends of F. W. GRAHAM have received information of the death of his son, Frederick Ellis GRAHAM, aged 10 years, which occurred in San Francisco, last Monday. Mrs. GRAHAM was visiting in that city when the child was stricken with cerebro spinal meningitis resulting in his death. The funeral will be held in Whatcom, the former home of the family, the date to be announce later.
Saturday, June 7, 1902:
MRS. ROGERS DEAD.
George J. HOHL today received a telegram from Cheboygan, Mich., announcing the death of Mrs. N. J. ROGERS, mother of Mrs. HOHL, which occurred at noon today. Mrs. HOHL left for Michigan last week and arrived at Cheboygan last Wednesday. Mrs. ROGERS left Fairhaven last August. She is the wife of Capt. ROGERS of Fairhaven and was well known and highly esteemed in Fairhaven.
EAST SOUND NOTES.
(From the Islander)
--J. M. WARRINER and F. G. HEAD have driven a fish trap location at PARKER's reef, opposite north beach. It is reported that they found a much better location that anticipated.
--Mr. and Mrs. J. P. HARRISON left Wednesday to visit their son Will at Whatcom, after which they will go to Seattle to visit their sons Dr. L. M. and Eb HARRISON.
--L. D. PIKE and family left Tuesday on their launch for Point Roberts. Mr. PIKE is a member of the Geo. BARKER Co., which own and operate a cannery, and several fish traps in the vicinity of Point Roberts.
Wednesday, June 11, 1902:
THE NOOKSACK METROPOLIS
--Mrs. W. H. WAPLES attended commencement exercises of Whatcom High school, returning Saturday evening.
--Miss Mabel WOODY, a former Lynden girl, was one of the sweet girl graduates.
--Miss Myrtle TROTT will receive her diploma from the Normal on Thursday next.
--Mrs. McSORLEY has been enjoying a visit with relatives from Ballard.
--Misses Clara and Emma VINUP are spending some time at the home of their parents.
--The Reading circle enjoyed an all day visit Friday at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey SLADE.
--Miss Lena SHANK of Seattle is visiting friends here.
--Mrs. BATES, our efficient school clerk has found 58 children of school age in excess of last year's census - with one locality still to be taken.
W. A. SEVERANCE, one of the Lynden stage driver[s], reports that Clarence SHOEMAKER was in a very critical condition when he left Lynden this morning and was not expected to live until noon. Mr. SHOEMAKER was injured by being struck in the side with a baseball about two years ago. He was injured internally and has gradually been sinking ever since.
Thursday, June 12, 1902:
Mrs. BENEDICT Dead.
Mrs. C. W. BENEDICT, aged 78 years, 10 months and 11 days, died this morning at the home of her son, C. E. BENEDICT, 2100 A and Twenty-first streets. She leaves a husband and two children, C. E. BENEDICT and Mrs. L. OWENS to mourn her loss. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will be conducted by Dr. S. S. SULLIGER, pastor of the First M. E. church. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
Friday, June 13, 1902:
DROWNED IN NOOKSACK
Flossie JONES Loses Her Life by Capsizing of a Boat.
The sad news of the accidental drowning of Miss Flossie JONES in the Nooksack river below Everson yesterday noon, which reached the city last evening was corroborated today by a citizen of Everson who is in town.
The drowning occurred yesterday about 12 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. William JONES parents of the young land who lost her life in the river, live about one mile below Everson on what is practically an island, being surrounded by the waters of the Nooksack. The story of the accident as related to a representative of the Herald follows:
Miss Florence JONES and younger sister yesterday afternoon went down to a boat which is used in crossing the river to the main land, and undertook to pull it up the river. Miss Flossie got in the boat and her sister held one end of the rope which was used to tie the boat to the shore, and was engaged in pulling the boat by the rope, while Flossie, who was in the boat, while trying to pole it along. The rope was in some manner jerked by the girl who was on shore and the boat suddenly swung around and was soon caught by the swift current for which the Nooksack river is noted.
The boat and its occupant was carried down the river to quite a distance when it struck a snag and capsized, throwing the terrified girl into the water. She was unable to gain the shore and was drowned.
The sister ran and spread the news of her sister's sad fate. A search was made for the body and it was recovered about an hour after the accident occurred.
Flossie JONES was 21 years of age. She was an exceptionally bright and winsome young lady, and was well known in this city, being a Junior student in the Whatcom High school and greatly loved by all who knew her.
Special to the Herald:
A very sad accident occurred here yesterday at noon, in the drowning of Miss Flossie JONES, aged 20 years, daughter of Wm. JONES, who lives on an island of 80 acres in the Nooksack river. It is necessary to cross a small channel of the river in a boat in going back and forth. At places there is not much water as Mr. JONES drives back and forth with his wagon. They have a small boat for use in crossing. Miss JONES was just learning to manage the boat and was trying the oars, while her small sister held the boat with a rope from shore. Somehow the little girl let go of the rope and the boat started down stream. In her frantic efforts to check it Miss JONES broke an oar and was thus left at the mercy of the swift current. The boat struck a snag, overturning and throwing her out. Her little sister ran to the house and gave the alarm. He father was upon the scene within ten minutes after the accident,but could not locate the body for over an hour. It was found lodged against a snag, about two hundred yards from where the boat over turned.
Miss JONES was a very bright and kindly dispositioned young lady. She had just graduated from Whatcom last week and received a certificate, and was just in a position to be a support to the large family of eleven. The funeral will take place at the Everson church at 4 o'clock today.
Funeral of Ellie GRAHAM
Died, in San Francisco, June 2, Ellie, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. GRAHAM. Services at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 15, at residence of Mr. John GRAHAM, 1189 Dock street. Interment at Whatcom. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
NORTHWOOD AND NOOKSACK NOTES
--Chas. SEFTON has the position of general manager of the bridge department on the S. & I. road between Nooksack and Sumas.
--C. HERRICK is slashing eleven acres for Nick OLESEN.
--Mr. RYASON's new building is almost completed.
--Mr. NOLE is fencing and otherwise improving his place.
--Mr. WATERS was called to Seattle last week to attend the funeral of his little grandson.
--Prof. BOND is building a summer house for Mr. ESTY.
--Mr. ADAMS is painting his house, which greatly improves the appearance of his ranch and making it one of the neatest little ranches in the valley.
--Miss Audrey and Master Harry EDWARDS went down to Mr. ERRIS to visit their cousins Monday, returning Wednesday.
--Miss Nellie CHANDLER was over from Lynden visiting her sister, Mrs. William BIGGERSTAFF, the fore part of the week.
--G. R. SHAW made a business trip to Whatcom Tuesday.
--Will EATON of Lynden transacted business in our town Wednesday.
--Mike O'BRIEN is going into the poultry business, and is putting up wire fencing around his ranch.
--George LONDRY, a nephew of Mr. A. J. GARROWS, started for Nome, Alaska, Tuesday. He will join Al. CHURCH and John HYDE is Seattle, of whom he is a friend.
--Miss Nora WALKER of Everson visited Mrs. Jesse KALE Tuesday.
--Misses Nellie CHANDLER and Maude FRASIER of Lynden called on Mr. and Mrs. BIGGARSTAFF (sic) Tuesday afternoon.
--Messrs. J. J. PETERS and R. D. JONES attended the social at Everson Saturday night. They report having had a good time.
--Mr. C. C. GARDNER has taken a contract to slash L. E. WHIPPLE's ranch, about 60 acres.
--R. JONES gave a gramophone concert at Clearbrook Saturday night. It was well attended, about 100 being present. The best pieces played were by the Northwood brass band.
--J. J. PORTER made a business trip to Lynden Tuesday.
--Mrs. R. J. JONES has purchased a new horse and buggy.
--John WARE was up from Everson Monday and says everything is lively down that way.
--Mr. DIMMICK, the bear hunter, was out to his traps Sunday morning, and large cougar had taken away all the bait, but was fortunate to not spring the trap.
--Miss Marguerite PANGBORN went to Whatcom Tuesday to spend a week with her uncle and family.
Saturday, June 14, 1902:
Henry BURDIEND Held Up.
A report reached this city last evening that Henry BURFIEND, a well known farmer who resides at Forest Grove, was held up by a lone highwayman on the Northeast Diagonal road about 2 1-2 miles from the city limits while on his way home yesterday.
The story goes that the man stepped up to the wagon and pointed a revolver at Mr. BURFIEND and told him to hand over his money. He is reported as given the fellow 65 cents. Mr. BURFIEND was accompanied by Mr. DURR.
George A. HOYT Dead.
George A. HOYT died at the Fannie PADDOCK hospital, Tacoma, yesterday afternoon, aged 55 years. He had been ill but a short time. The funeral will be conducted from HOSKA's chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. under the auspices of Lebanon lodge No. 104, F. & A. M.
The deceased was born in Vermont January 12, 1847. He moved with his parents when a boy of 8 to California. In 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma F. HACKLEY while residing in California. In 1881 he moved to Eastern Washington, where he engaged in the stock business until 1890, when he and his family came to Puget Sound. He had been employed by the Alaska Packers' association at Blaine for the past nine years. He leaves a family of two sons, Wm. HOYT, of the Central News company, and Howard HOYT of this city, and one daughter. He was a thirty-third degree Mason and a member of the Whatcom commandery Knights Templar. -Tacoma Ledger.
Monday, June 16, 1902:
$1.00 reward for return of white and gray kitten. Fred CANN, Horseshoe Saloon.
Tuesday, June 17, 1902:
Funerals.
Funeral services of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. DEXTER's infant child was held at the family residence, I and Twenty-fifth streets, at 10 o'clock this morning.
Dr. S. S. SULLIGER, pastor of the First M. E. church, conducted services at the funeral of Paul C. JONES, held at NOICE's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in Bay View.
COMMENCEMENT AT FERNDALE
The closing exercises of the eight grade of the Ferndale school were held in the hall on Friday evening. The class essays were good and well rendered, George MILLS being valedictorian. Rev. Mr. MORSE of the Congregational church made an able address to the class and several musical selections were rendered. Miss Lenora Van OSTRAND and Miss Alice SMITH gave a piano duet. There were six in the class, viz: Miss Jessie BAKER, Orta NEWKIRK, Fannie NEWKIRK, George MILLS, Bernice HOPE, Alameck MEAD. The class motto: "We Will Raise the Anchor and Sail, not Drift." At the close of the program the ladies of the M. E. church sold ice cream.
--Mrs. BLASDALE and son, mother and brother of Mrs. MORSE, arrived from Berkeley, Cal. on Friday, the 6th inst. Mr. BLASDAAL (sic) has a government position and is looking up the timber interests in Washington. They will remain about six weeks.
--Misses Laura and Carrie SMITH are spending a few days with friends on Lummi island.
--Mrs. Jacob FOX has been very ill but is now convalescent.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. DEXTER died at their home near Ferndale Saturday night.
Robert and Pete BATTERSBY received the sad intelligence of the death of their brother Harry, aged 21 years at Enumclaw, Wa. The funeral and burial services were held at that place Sunday afternoon.
C. A. PANGBORN, a shingle manufacturer of Hampton, was in the city today.
Wednesday, June 18, 1902:
SAMUEL BABB DEAD.
Samuel BABB, aged 63 years, died last night at St. Joseph's hospital, after about two weeks' illness. Mr. BABB was formerly a resident of Chippewa Falls, Wis., where he was a prominent lumberman. He came here a few weeks ago with a view to locating. He became effected with kidney trouble and was taken to the hospital about a week ago for treatment. His case proved to be serious and he gradually grew worse until death relieved him last night. Mrs. BABB was notified by wire of her husband's critical condition and she is expected to arrive here tonight.
The four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SPENCER, who resides at 1562 Iron street died yesterday morning of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the residence yesterday afternoon.
DEATH OF LEONA GAGE.
The many friends of Miss GAGE were pained to hear of her death. "Ona," as she was familiarly called was an exceptionally lovable young lady and dutiful daughter. The great love and intimacy that was ever manifested between her and her mother was a source of admiration by all who had the pleasure of an intimate friendship with the family. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church, and the Good Templars, who lose an exemplary member. Her character was most noble, and one that others could well afford to emulate. During her illness she was as patient as possible to be for one suffering with consumption, and when the end came that was to usher into the presence of the great unknown, she was better prepared than many of us, and expressed no fear of death.
Miss GAGE was 22 years and 6 months of age. Her place in her home will be greatly missed as well as by her numerous friends. The entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Thursday, June 19, 1902:
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly and lovingly assisted us during the illness, death and burial of our beloved daughter, Leona.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. FINLEY.
Deaths and Funerals.
Ole NELSON, aged 28 years died suddenly of heart failure at his place of residence in Eureka addition at 3 o'clock this morning. Judge Parker ELLIS acter as coroner pro tem in the absence of Coroner WARRINER. It was found that an inquest was unnecessary. The body was taken to NOICE's undertaking parlor.
--Rev. J. N. SMITH conducted funeral services over the remains of Samuel BABB, at GIFFORD's undertaking parlors at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The body will be shipped at 12:10 tomorrow via the Northern Pacific for Iron River, Wis., where interment will be made.
--The 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs. L. J. LARSON died yesterday at Wickersham.
Friday, June 20, 1902:
DEAD IN BED.
Charles GRAHAM, of Whatcom, was found dead in bed at the Queen City hotel at 11 o'clock last night. GRAHAM and a comrade named William ROWLAN, who were employed at LOGGIE's mill at Whatcom arrived in Seattle yesterday. They went to bed at 9 o'clock and two hours later ROWLAN noticed that GRAHAM was dead. GRAHAN was 38 years old and originally came from La Fayette, Ill.
When Dr. WILTSIE of the coroner's office made an examination of GRAHAM's effects, he found $198 and a bunch of photographs and letters from a woman whom GRAHAM had gotten into correspondence with through a matrimonial agency. -Seattle Washingtonian.
Saturday, June 21, 1902:
Miss Edith BENNER, aged 17 years, died today at the home of her uncle, 17th and Taylor streets. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Interment in Bay View cemetery.
Monday, June 23, 1902:
Mrs. F. W. COWDEN, residing on Donovan, near 14th street, Fairhaven, died this morning at 10 a.m. The funeral occurs tomorrow at 2:30 at Baptist hall, conducted by Rev. S. W. COOK.
An altercation occurred in one of the boarding houses at Wickersham yesterday afternoon between a cook and one of the boarders. A gun play ensued and four shots were exchanged, but neither man would rank in the Bat MASTERSON class as a gun-fanner, as they only punctured holes in the blue ether surrounding Wickersham. Failing to snip each other each man grabbed a shovel and began to hunt soft spots in the other's cranium. The shovels proved the most effective weapons, and one man was placed hors de combat by having his hand so badly cut that it necessitated the attention of a physician.
Alice COLBACH has filed suit in the Superior court, through her attorney, D. T. WINNE, for a divorce against her husband, James COLBACH.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM LYNDEN
--The Lynden co-operative creamery company took charge of the creamery last Monday morning under the management of Mr. Thomas SMITH of Iowa. Mr. SMITH has had considerable experience in the management of creameries and comes highly recommended. Under the new system, if carried out as planned, the farmer will be greatly benefited.
--The school board met last evening and elected D. W. BENDER, principal; Miss Lena DICKERSON, for the first primary, and Miss Esther STARK for the second primary. The position for the grammar room is still vacant.
--Herbert FRITZ who was accidentally shot last week is doing well.
--We would with fervent ardor thrust our callous paw around the delicate palm of Whatcom if she only would recognize our existence and needs by giving us a motor line. We have the best and most developed farming country in the county and yet no outlet. Connection with Whatcom would decrease the cost and time of shipping our products and offer a great inducement for the full development of our agricultural lands.
--Joseph MIRSCHLER of Whatcom bought a valuable farm near the town limits last week.
--A large party from Whatcom visited the Stickney home. They report the home in a very prosperous condition under the management of Rev. BROWN.
--The HANDY sisters hope to occupy their re-modeled building in a few days.
--Mrs. STEVENS of Samish and Mrs. DALE of Mt. Vernon are guests of Mrs. KILLDAL.
--Mrs. Della YORK and little son of Puyallup are visiting relatives in Lynden.
--Mr. and Mrs. M. L. JACKMAN enjoyed a ten days visit in Seattle with their daughter, Mrs. Andrew SMITH and family.
--Mrs. HILLS is substituting for Mrs. STORREY at the Mission.
--Miss Kate TAYLOR, who returned at the close of school to her home in Missouri, write that the heat is very intense and that she looks regretfully at her picture of Mt. Baker with its crown of snow.
Tuesday, June 24, 1902:
LUMMI ISLAND ITEMS
--Miss Laura and Carrie SMITH of Ferndale, who were spending a few days with friends, returned to their home Thursday.
--Mrs. M. J. CHAMBERLAIN gave a farewell party to Laura and Carrie SMITH, Wednesday evening.
--Mrs. Fred BUMSTEAD and daughter Helen, returned Thursday. Mrs. BUMSTEAD has been cooking near Nooksack City.
--Mrs. George BUMSTEAD Sr. has been very sick the past few days.
--Capt. T. R. GAWLEY is spending a few days in the Bay cities.
--Miss Sadie WARREN who has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Chauncey GRANGER, returned to her home Thursday.
--Mrs. Hector GAWLEY has been sick for a few days.
--Mr. S. J. MEANEY went to Whatcom on business Thursday.
Funeral of Edith BENNER.
The funeral of Miss Edith BENNER was conducted by Rev. SMITH of the First Christian church of Whatcom, Sunday afternoon at the home of her uncle W. BENNER, on 15th and Taylor streets, Fairhaven, Wn. Miss BENNER was born at Rockland, Wis., Oct. 4, 1885. At the age of two years her parents moved to Mankato, Minn., where she was raised to love Christian work until 1899. They moved to Fairhaven, where they resided until recently, when they moved to a farm near Ferndale. Her health had been failing for the last four years. Three weeks before her death she was brought to town by her mother. She was taken suddenly worse and rapidly failed until Saturday at 2:30 p.m., when God in his mercy released her. Although a constant sufferer, she was at all times cheerful and bore her lot without a murmur. She attended the Fourteenth St. school one term, commencing September, 1901. She was of an affectionate nature, kind and gentle to every one and dearly beloved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss, a mother, father, three sisters and two brothers, besides a host of friends.
Several cases of diphtheria are reported at Wickersham.
Wednesday, June 25, 1902:
DEATH IN THE NIGHT
Mrs. F. G. MARESCH Expires in a Burning House.
It is not often that affliction comes in more distressing circumstances than those attending the sudden death of Mrs. F. G. MARESCH of Fairhaven, and the burning of the MARESCH home, which made last night one of horror to the surviving husband.
Mr. and Mrs. MARESCH lived along in their comfortable home in the outskirts of Fairhaven, at 29th and Broadway. They retired about 11 o'clock last evening, both of them in their usual health. Sometime after midnight Mr. MARESCH was awakened by the groaning of his wife, who was evidently suffering intense pain. They occupied separate beds in the same room, on the second floor. Between the beds was a stand upon which was the lamp. This Mr. MARESCH hastily lighted and went to the assistance of his wife. He left her sitting on the bedside to go down stairs after some household remedies and when he returned he found his wife lying on the floor in agony, the lamp overturned and broken under his bed, and the oil all aflame. It was apparent that in her distress the unfortunate woman had overturned the lamp stand. In his alarm for his wife Mr. MARESCH devoted all his attention to her and made no effort to quench the flames. He attempted to apply the oxydonor and worked with this until the flame became so hot as to warn him of the necessity of moving his wife from the room. She appeared to be unconscious and he does not think that she recognized him after he came up from down stairs. He carried her down stairs, and then perceiving the house was doomed he moved her out into the yard, but in all probability she was dead before he carried her from the building. He barely had time to get a suit of clothes out of the house.
About 3:30 o'clock in the morning, Will DANIELS, the first person to arrive on the scene, found Mr. MARESCH dressing himself beside the dead body of his wife, and his home reduced to smouldering embers. The unfortunate man was almost bereft of reason through grief and the terrible shock. Coroner WARRINER was summoned and arrived there about 5 o'clock, and to him Mr. MARESCH told a straightforward story of the awful occurrence. Undertaker NOICE was summoned and the remains taken to him establishment in Whatcom.
A situation more terrible than that in which this lonely old man finds himself is hard to imaging. He has been a resident of the Bay cities for 20 years. Until 1890 he resided in Whatcom, where he built the MARESCH block. He then moved to Fairhaven where he has since resided. His wife was Maria Van HOVERDEN, born in Breslau, Prussia, 43 years ago. They were married in Chicago, July 1, 1888. They have lived for some time a very retired life and were very much devoted to each other. She was a loyal and affectionate wife and they always treated each other with the utmost consideration and affection.
Their home was insured for $1200 and the furniture for a like amount, which is about half the value. The funeral will occur from the Catholic church on Friday, June 27, at 10 o'clock.
Mr. S. E. BARRETT has removed to Blaine where he will take charge of the telegraph office.
Saturday, June 28, 1902:
FUNERAL OF MRS. MARESCH
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. F. G. MARESCH were held yesterday at the Catholic church, at the hour of 10 a.m. The funeral was largely attended by the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. MARESCH, who came to pay a last honored tribute to the memory of a noble, self-sacrificing woman. The Rebeckahs attended the services in a body and the floral offerings were at once appropriate and beautiful. One beautiful piece representing the three links was particularly noticeable. The beautiful funeral service of the Catholic church was rendered and interment took place in Calvary cemetery.
Monday, June 30, 1902:
Gerald CAMPBELL Reveals His Identity and Dies.
Gerald R. CAMPBELL, the man who was shot Friday by Police Officer ALVORD died at St. Joseph's hospital at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. He was conscious till about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, after which he began to sink. Dr. BRIGGS was summoned and arrived at the bedside of the unfortunate man at 5:30, but his condition was such that no earthly power could save him and expired about 6 o'clock. Before he became unconscious the dying man cleared up the mystery of his identity by informing Marshal LOGSDON that his home was at Black River Junction and that his father was agent of the Northern Pacific at that place. Telegrams were at once sent to his people and his mother arrived at Whatcom on the Great Northern train at 10 o'clock, but too late to see her boy alive. During her stay in Whatcom she stopped at the home of Marshal LOGSDON. The body of the unfortunate man was removed to NOICE's funeral parlor at about 10 o'clock and embalmed preparatory to shipment to Seattle.