February 14, 1908:

By telephone we learn of the tragic death of Joseph PAULUS, the Deming butcher. He was building a fire with kerosene; the oil exploded; he died the next morning, Thursday. His house was burned down.

"Pat LOOP got three of his fingers badly cut while working at the Minnie Mill, this week.

Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Ed KIRKMAN. Mr. KIRKMAN is well known in this community; and we regret that we haven't more particulars to give at this writing. Elder CARMAN will conduct the funeral at Sumas this Saturday at 2 p.m.

Wm. JONES and family moved to Bow, this week, where he will resume work at McCLASKEL's mill.

Miss Helen OLIN was 14 years old Wednesday and in honor of the event she entertained a number of her young friends. Refreshments were served and a splendid time enjoyed.

July 10, 1908:

The funeral of Augustus HOWE, age 63, was held at the Methodist church on Wednesday, July 8. Mr. HOWE formerly resided at Strandell, on the Northeast Diagonal road. Recently he and family have lived in B. C. He leaves to mourn; his loss, a wife, two sons and a daughter. Mr. HOWE was born in New York state. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. RICHARDSON. The music was excellent and the full choir was in attendance. Interment was conducted by undertaker GILLIES.

J. H. AMBROSE of Gravity, Iowa brother of Mrs. A. H. WRIGHT, of Bellingham, Mrs. Wm. GILLIES and Mrs. J. W. SMITH, of this place, died very suddenly at the home of the latter, on July 3. The remains were shipped to his home on Monday accompanied by his son Frank and W. N. GILLIES.
We desire to express our sincere thanks, especially to the Masons, Modern Woodmen and Yoemen, for the aid and sympathy extended to us in our recent bereavement in the death of our father and brother. E. Frank AMBROSE, Mrs. A. H. WRIGHT, Mrs. Wm. GILLIES and Mrs. J. W. SMITH.

On the evening of July 8th., Mr. Harry Elmer HULING, of Richmond, Wash., and Miss Cecelia JACOBS were united in marriage, at the home of the bride's parents near Clearbrook, Rev. C. W. STEVENS officiating. The wedding march was played by Prof. GRIFIN of Bellingham. The bride was dressed in China silk, wearing orange blossoms in her hair and carrying LaFrance roses. The bride's maid was Miss Anna JACOBS and the groom was attended by Mr. CASE. A large number of invited guests were in attendance and a splendid wedding supper was served. Mrs. HULING is well known in Nooksack having taught in our public schools. The couple will make their home in Richmond where Mr. H. is interested in the mill business.

A little girl arrived at the R. H. KINGSTON home Tuesday with Dr. BEEBE in attendance.

July 17, 1908:

Helen MCKAY, the little 7-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MCKAY, of Clearbrook, was fatally-burned, Monday, while playing with firecrackers. Her dress caught fire and being unable to extinguish the flames, they got in their deadly work. The little girl died Tuesday morning.

Miss Ethel CARMEN is leaning to speak the language of the telephone switchboard, preparing to occupy the position of "central," the first of the week.

At a recent school meeting held by the Board of Directors of district No. 28, L. A. JONES, Prin., Miss Mary MORRISON, Ass't. Prin, and Miss Winifred PIKE, Primary, were re-elected to teach. Miss Belle PARROTT, a teacher of the Mt. Vernon schools, was chosen to fill Miss Bertha KALE's place. The clerk of this district received notice from H. B. DEWEY, State Superintendent, placing Nooksack High School on the accredited list.

September 4, 1908:

We just learn of the wedding of Mr. Arthur ALEXANDER and Miss Ethel CARMAN, which took place in Bellingham last night, Sept. 3rd., at the home of the bride's brother. Miss CARMAN had lived in Nooksack all her life and is well known, highly respected and a favorite daughter of the valley. Mr. ALEXANDER is a model young man in every way and will make a good husband. He is the finder of the rich coal mines beyond Glacier. We wish for the couple all the happiness and prosperity there is.

September 18, 1908:

We learn as we go to press that Edwin Alfred, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DARLING, died Wednesday night in Seattle. The funeral will take place here at Mr. METCALF's tomorrow morning, and the little one will be laid to rest in the Nooksack cemetery. The parents and grandparents, who lose their precious gift, have the heart-felt sympathy of the community.

Wm. TURKINGTON, of Acme, is attending the high school here and boarding at Rev. RICHARDSON's.

While sawing shingles at the REHBERGER mill, last Wednesday, Lonnie HARRISON got his arm too near the saw, and it took three stitches to square the deal. It was a narrow escape.

Fred EHLERS was married in the state of Missouri, last week, to Miss Kate LITTLE, Who formally lived at Northwood. We understand that the couple will return and reside on Mr. EHLER's place near Clearbrook.

At the home of the groom's brother, in Everson, last Sunday Mr. Harry REHBERGER, of this place and Miss Pearl MCCAN of New Westminister, were united in marriage, Rev. STEERS saying the words that made them man and wife. They will make their home at their mill just north of town.

Thos. A. EDISON, the famous wizard of electricity, passed through Nooksack, Friday, on his way to Seattle.

September 25, 1908:

Mrs. SEABERT of Everson, was a caller Saturday and told us that her sister, Mrs. Sarah SWINEHEART, died at the hospital of acute stomach trouble, on Sept. 12. Mrs. SWINEHEART was a sister of Mrs. Geo. BULMER and a daughter of Jas. McLALLAN.

February 7, 1913:

Will SIMONSON of Wahl is staying with his mother, Mrs. Mary B. SIMONSON while he is taking treatments for an infected arm.

Master Lawrence TRIMBLE of Sumas visited his sister, Mrs. Wm. LIBERTY, over the week-end where he was joined on Sunday by his mother.

Mrs. Ed SPRINGER passed away at her home on Rt. 1, on Sunday morning. An infant son, a week old and her husband are left to mourn her loss.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. AVERY celebrated their fifty-third wedding anniversary on Friday, Jan. 31, by entertaining Mr. and Mrs. P. C. AVERY and son, Don and Mr. and Mrs. BERNARD at six o'clock dinner.
They were married January 31, 1860, on Big Foot Prairie, McHenry Co., Ill. Mrs. AVERY was the first while child born in McHenry Co., Ill.

Chas. O. BULMER has bought the Bollerud building in Everson and re-opened his watch, clock and jewelery repairing shop.

Lee MERRIAM and his friend, Hanson BERG, students at the Bellingham Normal, were weekend guests at the E. MERRIAM home.

Mrs. Archie MONTGOMERY and children, from Seattle, are guests at the home of her sister, Mrs. B. B. DOWD.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. PFAFF, of Lincoln, Kans., are guests at the home of Mrs. PFAFF's son, N. R. CLOUD.

J. A. BAYES left Wednesday for Santa Ana, Calif., where Mrs. BAYES has been for several months and where the family will reside in the future. Mr. BAYES has been manual training teacher in our school for the past three years, but goes to California on account of his wife's health.