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Saturday, September 13, 1879:
Administrator's Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Archibald SWINTON, deceased, late of Skagit precinct, Whatcom County, W.T. Therefore, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said deceased will please pay the same to me at the Maryland House, in the town of LaConner, Whatcom County aforesaid. And all persons having claims against said estate will please present the same, duly verified, within one year from the date of this notice or they will be forever barred.
John McGLINN, Administrator of the Estate of Archibald SWINTON, deceased W. R. ANDREWS, Att'y for the Estate
Administrator's Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Daniel HINES, deceased, late of Skagit precinct, Whatcom County, W.T. Therefore, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said deceased will please pay the same to me at Skagit, in said county and Territory. And all persons having claims against said estate will please present the same, duly verified, within one year from the date of this notice or they will be forever barred.
George SAVAGE, Administrator of the Estate of Daniel HINES, deceased Married. -- At Seattle, Aug. 31, 1879, Mr. Thos. H. CAMPBELL, of LaConner, to Miss Frances CRANEY, of Seattle. Born. -- At Anacortes, W.T., on the 1st inst., to the wife of Mr. G. M. JOHNSON, a son. Born. -- At Nooksack, W.T., on the 3d inst., to the wife of Mr. W. R. MOULTRY, a son. Saturday, September 20, 1879: The Port Townsend District Court adjourned last Wednesday. Mary PHILLIPS, an Indian woman charged with the murder of George PHILLIPS at Orcas Island, was found guilty of manslaughter, but recommended to the mercy of the Court. She was sentenced to two years hard labor.
J. T. BROWN, Register.
Notice.
Land Office At Olympia, W. T., September 20, 1879.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following named settler had filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: Stephen D. REINHART, Homestead application No. 2241 for the E. 1/2 of N. E. 1/4 of Section 20, and W. 1/2 of Section 21, Township 39 N., R. 3 E. And names the following as his witnesses, viz: Henry ROEDER, of Whatcom County, W. T. and Samuel CALDWELL, of Whatcom County, W. T. J. T. BROWN, Register.
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(First publication August 30, 1879.)
Eugene FIELD, One of the Best Coopers on the Coast,
Has Established A Barrel Factory At Semiahmoo, W. T.
And is prepared to furnish first-class Barrels, warranted air-tight and made of the best seasoned Fir, delivered on the wharf at $1.50 apiece.
Saturday, September 27, 1879:
Body Found.
The body of John WILLIAMS, who was drowned in the Skagit River a few weeks ago, was found by Mr. J. S. STEWART, who sent it to Mount Vernon for burial, the people of that place paying the expenses which amounted to some twenty-five dollars.
Dr. T. C. MACKEY, formerly of this town, is practicing in the line of his profession at Empire City, Oregon. Saturday, October 4, 1879:
Administrator's Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Ephraim ROBBINS, deceased, late of Nooksack precinct, Whatcom County, W.T. Therefore, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said deceased will please pay the same to me at my residence in said precinct. And all persons having claims against said estate will please present the same, duly verified, within one year from the date of this notice or they will be forever barred.
D. E. RICE, Administrator of said Estate
Summons
In the District Court of Whatcom County, Washington Territory, holding terms at
LaConner, in and for the County of Whatcom.
M. Louise BAKER, Plaintiff, vs. John BAKER, Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court of Whatcom County, Territory of Washington, holding terms at LaConner, Whatcom County, W.T.; and complaint filed in the County of Whatcom, in the office of the Clerk of said District Court.
To John BAKER, Defendant:
In the name of the United States of America, you are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above-named plaintiff in the district Court of Whatcom County, Territory of Washington, holding terms at LaConner in and for the County of Whatcom, and to answer the complaint filed therein, within sixty days after the date of this summons or judgment, by default, will be taken against you according to the prayer of the complaint.
This action is brought to obtain a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony entered into between you and said plaintiff on or about the 16th day of October A.D. 1858, and now existing; also to obtain the custody of the child, Eva L. BAKER, issue of said marriage; and for other and further relief which will more fully appear in the complaint in this action filed; upon the grounds of willful failure to maintain and provide for said plaintiff for more than one year last past. And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer or otherwise plead to said complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will take judgment against you by default, and apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. Witness Roger S. GREENE, Judge of said Court, and the seal of said Court, this 29th day of September, A.D. 1879. James A. GILLILAND, Clerk HALLER & ENGLE, Att'ys for plaintiff. Mr. Samuel MAYLOR, of Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, is one of the earliest pioneers of Puget Sound, having come here in 1851 when there were few if any settlers this side of Olympia.
Body Found.
The body of G. M. JOHNSTON, whose mysterious disappearance at Skagit a few weeks ago led to the belief that he was drowned in that river, was found yesterday morning. His untimely death has caused much regret, as he had been instrumental in removing the obstructions to navigation in the north fork of the Skagit River.
Born. -- Sept. 30, 1879, to the wife of Mr. John H. CHILBERG, of Pleasant Ridge, LaConner, a daughter. Born. -- Oct. 2, 1879, to the wife of Mr. Robert WHITE, of LaConner, a daughter. Saturday, October 18, 1879: Drowned. -- While the steamer Josephine was landing at Stanwood, on yesterday afternoon, a deck hand named Fred. WOOLLERY fell overboard and was drowned. No particulars given. Saturday, November 1, 1879: A "Wooden Wedding" was duly celebrated at this town on last Saturday evening, Dr. and Mrs. BOYD being the recipients of the compliments of the occasion. Quite a large party of ladies and gentlemen gathered at the residence of this worthy couple to tender them the heartiest congratulations on this the fifth anniversary of their matrimonial alliance. ... That was a disastrous and sad affair at Snohomish City one night last week, in the burning of the Riverside hotel, in which a young man named DOLAN lost his life. Saturday, November 8, 1879: The next semi-annual term of the District Court for Whatcom County convenes on Tuesday, Dec. 2d. There being comparatively few civil and no criminal cases on the docket the entire business of the court will probably be disposed of in two days' session. We append a list of grand and petit jurors:
Saturday, December 13, 1879: Born. -- At Skagit City, W.T., Nov. 21, 1879, to the wife of Mr. D. E. GAGE, a son Saturday, December 27, 1879: Our good friend Harry POST, of Ferndale, and for a number of years one of the valued and indispensable employees of the Bellingham Bay Coal Company, gave us a call on last Christmas morning on his way to visit his relatives in New York and Philadelphia, after an absence from them of some thirty years. ... Married. -- At the residence of Mr. David BYRNES, near LaConner, W.T., Dec. 21, 1879, by Justice J. F. DWELLY. Mr. Joseph P. BREWSTER and Miss A. HAMILTON, both of this place. Saturday, January 3, 1880: Mr. Guy WILLIAMS, for some months past a clerk at Gaches' store, has left us and returned to Oregon. He has made many friends during his stay here and our best wishes go with him. Saturday, January 10, 1880: ... There are now but twelve men in the county who located here previous to the Fraser River gold excitement of 1858, namely, Henry ROEDER, Enoch COMPTON, Edward ELDRIDGE, William UTTER, William GERMAN, Daniel HARRIS, James H. TAYLOR, Thomas WYNN, M. T. TAWES, John A. TENNANT, Mr. HARRIS of Point Roberts and your humble servant, ... Wm. MUNKS. Saturday, January 24, 1880:
"Close Call."
Sheriff ALLEN and little daughter, Minnie, nearly lost their lives during the snow-storm, on the night of the 6th inst. That gentleman informs us that during the whole course of his fifty-two years' existence he has never received so close a "call." After having taken two of his children (Willie and Katie) to Rev. Mr. TADE's academy on Fidalgo, he was returning to his home at Padilla, with his little daughter Minnie, aged ten years, when through adverse winds and tide he was benighted on entering the Swinomish Slough, and lost his way. Abandoning his boat, he and the little girl struck across the fields to WHITNEY's barn, walking through about two feet of snow and falling into innumerable small sloughs on the way. He reached the crossing at a late hour, but the wind having changed to the northeast and the folks having retired he despaired of the possibility of making himself heard, and effect a crossing. By this time they were quite exhausted from the long walk through the snow. They were wet and cold and must reach a habitation for fire and shelter, so they started out for Mr. DEWEY's house, but after going some distance they lost their way, could not find the house, and concluded to return to the barn which they had left, but could not find that. So they wandered about, completely bewildered by the falling snow, until about 2 o'clock at night. Their cries were at length heard at Mr. CALLAHAN's across the Slough, Mr. C. at once realized the emergency of the case, hastily dressed himself, put a light in the window and repaired to the landing, unfastened his boat and sped across the stream on his errand of mercy. Mr. ALLEN informs us that when they saw the light and that their deliverance was at hand they were completely overcome, and it was only with great difficulty Mr. CALLAHAN carried the little girl and led him across the field to the edge of the bank. A few minutes more he had them across the Slough and at his home. The outer garments of the sufferers were actually frozen upon them. Mrs. CALLAHAN at once applied herself to comforting the little girl, and with dry clothing, a good fire, and hot coffee completely rejuvenated and restored the wanderers who a few moments previously were contemplating giving up the ghost.
Married. -- At the Catholic church at LaConner, W.T., by Rev. Father CESARI, Jan. 22, 1880, Mr. Mathias LEMMER and Miss Annie REGANVETER. District Court Proceedings. . . . [T]he following named persons [were] admitted to citizenship: James LYNCH, E. STRACHE, W. A. MOORES, John MATZ, Wm. DEAN, Robert PRINGLE, Nicholis WILMUS and Ole LONG.
Musical Talent.
We have two young boys in this county who, for their age and opportunities, have exhibited remarkable musical talent. One is the son of Mr. J. A. CORNELIUS of Pleasant Ridge and the other that of Mr. J. R. JENKINS of Whatcom. Arthur CORNELIUS, not quite ten years of age, plays the violin, and plays it so well that at the last Christmas eve dance at the Ridge, for the benefit of the district school, he furnished nearly all the music; while Tommy JENKINS, about seven years of age, is a complete master of the accordion, and can play any tune suggested to him. He can also play some tunes on the parlor-organ.
Saturday, January 31, 1880: Died at Riverside, California, January 27, 1880, Mr. M. E. CONNER, brother of Mr. J. S. CONNER of this town. A feeling of sadness and regret will be experienced by the people of LaConner on reading this announcement, for during the few months' recent sojourn of the deceased among us (where he had come from his home in Pennsylvania to recruit his declining health) his quiet and agreeable affability made him many friends. He left here in November last for Southern California, where he had great hopes of regaining health; but a dispatch was received by his brother Thursday evening conveying the sad news of his death. It was only a week ago that Mr. CONNER received news of the death of his other brother, James, in Pennsylvania; so that to our fellow townsman the measure of grief is quite overflowing, and hence he deserves our deepest sympathies. Saturday, February 7, 1880: Married. -- Lieut. H. L. BAILEY, 21st Infantry, was married at Port Townsend on the 28th ult. to Miss Clara E. MYERS, sister of the editor of the Democratic Press of that city. Died. -- A little boy (aged two years and six months) belonging to Mr. and Mrs. WILMUS, of this place, died on last Tuesday, of typhoid pneumonia. Saturday, February 21, 1880:
Death of John A. CORNELIUS.
On last Saturday morning (Feb. 15, 1880) John A. CORNELIUS, one of the most worthy and respected citizens of Whatcom County, departed this life after a painful and lingering illness, at his home at Pleasant Ridge, which he located and established some thirteen years ago. His funeral took place on Tuesday, and his remains were followed to the little cemetery on the Ridge by a host of friends and neighbors . . . Deceased was about forty years of age, a native of Oregon, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his sad demise.
Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., Feb. 19, 1880, to the wife of Mr. John E. DAVIS, a son. Born. -- Near LaConner, W.T., Feb. 19, '80, to the wife of Mr. David BYRNES, a daughter. Saturday, March 13, 1880:
Murdered.
Michael PADDEN, residing a few miles from Whatcom, was on Saturday, the 6th inst., shot dead by a little son of Thomas CLARK, at the instance of the boy's mother. The circumstances of the tragic affair are briefly reported to be about as follows: The PADDENs and CLARKs, being close neighbors, quarreled over the ownership of a small tract of land, which each claimed was within their lines. To settle the matter the land was surveyed not long ago at the instance of either or both parties, and we believe was decided to belong to PADDEN, but the CLARKs still lay claim to it. On Saturday Mr. PADDEN, with his father-in-law, Mr. CONNELLY, went out to fence in the tract in dispute. Mr. CLARK being away from home to work at the Seattle coal mine, Mrs. CLARK, accompanied by her little boy, aged about ten years, with a loaded shot gun, went out to expostulate with and warn off PADDEN who would not desist. Hot words followed, and Mrs. CLARK requested her son to shoot, which he did, killing PADDEN instantly. The boy and his mother are under arrest to appear at the next term of court at LaConner. Mr. PADDEN, the victim of this tragedy, has long been a resident of the Sound. At one time he was foreman of the B. B. coal mine and more recently connected with the Talbot mine at Seattle, and after the collapse of that mine, in which he was part owner, some three years ago, he returned to his homestead near Whatcom with his family, where he resided up to the time of his tragical death.
Steamer Sunk.
The steamer Fanny Lake, while lying at the wharf at Seattle on last Monday night and with freight and passengers aboard for the Nooksack River and way ports, from some unaccountable reason suddenly careened and sunk. There was one life lost, a deck-hand named Peter ST. CLAIR, who was sleeping in his bunk. The rest of the crew, together with all the passengers escaped uninjured, though some had barely time to escape in their nightclothing. The freight is a total loss; but of course the steamer will be raised and again put in order. As we go to press, however, we learn that this steamer is again in active service.
Drowned. -- Another life was lost on the Skagit River, about two miles above Goodell's Bar, last week, the 3d inst., while attempting to cross the river on a raft. His name is James McCAULY. We have not learned anything of his history. We fear that before the gold excitement is over there will be not a few such sad and fatal accidents to be recorded. Saturday, March 20, 1880: Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., March 20, 1880, to the wife of James GACHES, a son. Married. -- At the residence of the bride's parents at LaConner, W.T., March 10, 1880, by Rev. DAVIS, Mr. Charles A. CALDWELL, of Tacoma, W.T., to Miss Sussie O. TRERICE. Saturday, March 27, 1880:
J. T. BROWN, Register.
(First publication March 20)
J. T. BROWN, Register.
(First publication March 20)
Notice for Publication.
Land Office At Olympia, W. T., March 11th, 1880.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the District Court, at La Conner, W. T., on Wednesday the 30th day of April, A. D. 1880. Per BENTZEN , Homestead application No. 2041 for the SW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 40 North, Range 3 E; and names the following as his witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said tract, viz: James O'NEIL, W. T. COUPE, Charles MILLER and A. N. SJOGREN, all of Lynden, Whatcom County, W. T. J. T. BROWN, Register.
(First publication March 20)
Saturday, April 3, 1880:
Executrix Notice.
-- In the matter of the Estate of John A. CORNELIUS, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by the last will and testament of John A. CORNELIUS, deceased, the undersigned was named therein as the Executrix of the estate of said deceased, which last will and testament was duly admitted to probate, by an order issued out of the Probate Court of Whatcom County, Territory of Washington, dated March 22d, 1880. Now therefore, all persons having just claims against the estate of said John A. CORNELIUS, deceased, will be paid by the said Executrix and are required to present them, with the necessary vouchers, within one year after the date of this notice, to the undersigned, the Executrix named in said last will and testament, at her residence at Pleasant Ridge, LaConner precinct, Whatcom County, Washington Territory, or they will be forever barred. Dated March 31st, 1880. Betsy Jane CORNELIUS, Executrix aforesaid, W. R. ANDREW, Att'y for Executrix
Missing and Supposed to be Drowned.
We are this week obliged to record a most remarkable case of disappearance. Mr. Robert KENNEDY, well and most favorably known in this section of country, was in town last Friday week, and after attending to certain business left for his home some four miles from here about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, since which time he has not been seen, dead or alive; and it is supposed that while crossing the large navigable slough between this town and his home he met with some accident and was drowned; either that or lost his way crossing the woods on the Ridge. He had an engagement of proving-up on his homestead claim before the Clerk of the Court here on last Monday, and if living he would have been present or give an account of himself; and it then became evident that the man was lost and a search was instituted. Thursday evening a public meeting was held, at which a committee was appointed to continue the search, but as yet all efforts to unravel the mystery have failed. Mr. KENNEDY was always thrifty and industrious, and it is generally considered that he had saved up quite a little competence, and on the day he was last seen had on his person several promissory notes for various amounts which he intended to collect immediately; settle up his affairs; prove-up on his homestead, and then visit California. Indeed it was currently reported that he was to get married next week, which state of affairs lends to his mysterious and untimely disappearance or taking off a sympathetic melancholy that is difficult to repress. He was a native of Ireland and was quite advanced in years. He came here from California seven or eight years ago, and here as elsewhere he has borne the reputation of an industrious and a scrupulously honest man.
About thirty men were out in search of him yesterday, but no tidings were found. There seems to be no doubt of his death, but whether by accident or foul-play is yet unknown. Saturday, April 10, 1880: "A Tin Wedding" was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. O. C. COURIER, near this place, on last Tuesday evening, which was numerously attended by friends and neighbors of that estimable couple. ... Mr. Wm. SEIGFRIED, of Johnson County, Missouri, is this week visiting relatives in LaConner. Mr. S. is accompanied by Mr. C. P. DOBSON, of the same place. Saturday, April 17, 1880: Mr. James A. GILLILAND has been appointed by the Probate Court administrator of the estate of Robert KENNEDY. Mr. KENNEDY's remains have not yet been found, but there is not the least doubt of his death. Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., April 11, 1880, to the wife of Mr. Milton B. COOK, a daughter. Saturday, April 24, 1880:
Body Found.
-- On last Monday the body of Robert KENNEDY, whose mysterious disappearance has already been noted in this paper, was found on the bank of Sullivan Slough. As expected, it turns out that he was accidentally drowned while crossing to his home on the 2d inst. Justice DWELLEY summoned a coroner's jury consisting of M. B. COOK, Henry HANSON, F. W. HANSON, James GACHES, David MUNRO and A. SEIGFRIED, who after due examination into the case reported that the "said Robert KENNEDY came to his death by accidental drowning in Sullivan Slough." His remains were buried on Tuesday at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Saturday, May 1, 1880:
More Drowning. -- We are this week obliged to chronicle the latest and most serious case of drowning to parties bound for the mines on the Skagit. Particulars have not been received and we only know that David BALL, (son of J. B. BALL, the very enterprising logger of Sterling on Skagit River,) while en route for the mines, was wrecked near GOODELL's, and was drowned with five others whose names we have not learned. One of the victims was from Snohomish, another from Puyallup, and three from San Francisco, ... We have learned of the names of three more of the unfortunates: MEANEY, MURRAY and GOUCHER which with young BALL leaves but two of the six who met with the disaster, whose names at present are unknown. ...
The professional card of Mr. A. T. HIGBY, attorney at law of Skagit City, re-appears in this issue. ... We are informed that he was once a prominent member of the Rock Island (Ill.) District Court Bar ... Born. -- At Edison, W.T., April 23, 1880, to the wife of Mr. Edward McTAGGART, a son. Saturday, May 8, 1880:
Administrator's Notice.
-- Territory of Washington, County of Whatcom. In the Probate Court of said Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of Thomas HAYS, deceased,
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said deceased are hereby requested to present them with necessary vouchers, within one year after the first publication of this notice, to the undersigned administrator de bonis non of said estate, at his place of residence, to-wit: The dwelling house of Charles J. CHILBERG on Pleasant Ridge, near LaConner, in said Whatcom County. Charles F. CHILBERG, Administrator de bonis non of the Estate of Thomas HAYS, deceased Saturday, May 15, 1880:
Heirs of the KENNEDY Estate.
-- Mr. J. W. KENNEDY, of Lake City, Minnesota, arrived here on last Thursday morning to look after the interests of the estate of the late Robert KENNEDY, whose drowning was noted a few weeks ago. He informs us the heirs of the estate are himself and brother, S. J. KENNEDY, and sister, Mrs. Mary J. LOWRIE, all three of Lake City, Minnesota, and sons and daughter of Robert KENNEDY. The approximate value of the estate is some five thousand dollars. Mr. J. A. GILLILAND, Clerk of the District Court, is the administrator.
Bodies Found.
-- The bodies of five of the six Skagit gold miners, drowned the other day, have been found and buried, two at Mount Vernon -- David BALL and James SCANLON, and three at the coal mine
-- Wm. MURRAY, A. J. DEMPSEY and W. H. GOUCHER. The body of Capt. Stephen MEANY, of Seattle, has not yet been found.
Saturday, May 29, 1880: Proceedings of the County Commissioners for the May Term. The Board of County Commissioners of Whatcom County, W.T., met at the Auditor's office on Monday, May 3, 1880, ... The following were chosen as grand jurors and petit jurors for the next August term of Court:
The following were chosen grand jurors and petit jurors for the next January term of Court:
Saturday, June 12, 1880: A rather remarkable death is reported from Oak Harbor, Mr. GARRETT, of that place, went out to drive home his cows on Thursday of last week, the 3d inst., and failed to return. When a search was instituted for him the following morning he was found dead in the fields. He was apparently in the enjoyment of good health previous to his death. Saturday, June 19, 1880: Whatcom County sends all her prisoners to the Port Townsend jail. While in that city, the other day, Sheriff B. S. MILLER invited us to take a look through this establishment. The building is substantial and commodious and all its arrangements, under the immediate management of Mr. J. A. CHAPMAN, formerly of this county, are of the most neat and orderly character. Mrs. CLARK and her little boy, committed for the murder of Michael PADDEN, informed us that they were treated with the utmost kindness by Sheriff MILLER and Jailor CHAPMAN. Their quarters in the jail are very comfortable indeed. Sheriff MILLER is a kind-hearted, good man. Mrs. CLARK, when committed to jail, brought with her a little girl about 2 1/2 years of age which requires a good deal of care and attention not usually accorded to prisoners, and the other day when he sent a bill to our County Commissioners for extra care and treatment of the child, it was disallowed. Mr. MILLER says he cannot well afford to keep and provide for the little thing, and yet the woman's husband, who, besides the three in jail, has a large family of little ones on his hands, is neither in a condition to take care of the child nor pay for the additional expense, having a hard job, to make a living on the ranch, which by the way is mortgaged to pay counsel fees. And yet the mother, who is of a nervous frame of mind, would probably commit suicide without the child. Even as it is, she attempted this a few days ago, and was only frustrated by little Tommy who did the shooting for which they are incarcerated. This is a very exceptional case and as it more or less concerns the public, we thus publicly commend the matter to the consideration of the Board of Commissioners. Died. -- Doctor John James BARROW, for many years a resident of this county, departed this life at his farm home five miles beyond Whatcom on last Monday, the 14th inst. The doctor retired from the practice of his profession some years ago and became a hard-working and industrious farmer. He was some fifty years of age and died of heart disease. Saturday, June 26, 1880: Died. -- Near Skagit City, Charles McCLURE, a native of Maine, in about the 60th year of his age. We are informed that deceased was a relative of Senator HAMLIN and other prominent families of Maine. Saturday, July 3, 1880: Steamer Movements. -- The steamer Libby makes two trips per week between Seattle and LaConner on Mondays and Fridays, going as far as Whatcom on Mondays, and carries the U.S. mails; ... Saturday, July 17, 1880: Born. -- At Skagit City, this county, July 9, 1880, to the wife of Mr. Edward McALPINE, a son. Died. -- At Ferndale, this county, July 5, 1880, Thomas W. HOSKINS, aged about 35 years, who leaves a wife and three children to mourn his early demise. Born. -- Near LaConner, on the 7th inst., to the wife of Mr. Thomas CAMPBELL, a daughter. Died. -- Near Skagit City, July 13, 1880, Charles WASHBURNE, aged 35. Saturday, July 31, 1880: Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., July 29, 1880, to the wife of Mr. J. A. GILLILAND, a son. Drowned. -- On the Skagit River, last Wednesday, John IMBLER and son, while out in a canoe together. We have not learned the particulars of this sad case of drowning. Mr. IMBLER was an industrious settler on the river, and it was only last week he proved up on his pre-emption claim. His son was only about six years of age.
Administratrix Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Mrs. Maria T. BARROW, has been duly appointed by the Probate Court of Whatcom County, W.T., Administratrix of the estate of John J. BARROW, deceased, late of said County and Territory. Therefore, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to present the same to me duly verified, at my residence near Whatcom, in said county, within one year from the date of this notice or they will be forever barred.
Dated this 31st day of July, 1880. Maria T. BARROW Saturday, August 7, 1880: A little boy, aged about twelve years, son of Mr. DAWSON of Skagit precinct, this county, accidentally shot himself at San Juan a few days ago, while visiting his uncle, Mr. DAWSON, telegraph operator of that Island. Himself and another little boy were carelessly handling the gun at the time it went off, instantly killing young DAWSON, he receiving the entire contents in the neck. An Indian named Charley was stabbed to death by another Indian at Utsalady the other day while engaged in a dispute over a game of cards. Charley was a young fellow from Coupeville.
District Court Proceedings.
The District Court met at LaConner on last Wednesday . . . The following persons received their final naturalization papers: John C. TINGLEY, Mathias ANSTEINSON, Andrew MORRISON, Colman HOSKINS, William GRAY, Semuel [sic] WILSON.
Saturday, August 14, 1880:
District Court Proceedings.
Mrs. Susan CLARK and her son Thomas CLARK, jr., a boy about twelve years of age, charged with the murder of Michael PADDEN near Whatcom on the 8th day of March last, were arraigned on Monday afternoon, and the empanelling of the jury occupied the remainder of the day. All day Tuesday and most of the forenoon of Wednesday was occupied in examining witnesses, ... The jury after being out for about ten hours returned a verdict of manslaughter against the boy and his mother. The counsel for defense moved for a new trial for the boy, which the court took under advisement, and finally granted; and sentenced the mother to five years in the penitentiary.
Saturday, August 28, 1880: Born. -- On the 12th inst., to the wife of Mr. Robert BECKER, of Fidalgo, a daughter. Saturday, September 4, 1880: Committed Suicide. -- Mrs. CLARK, who was recently found guilty of manslaughter in the PADDEN homicide case, and sentenced to five years in the Penitentiary, committed suicide by hanging herself in her cell on last Wednesday. Since her arrest and imprisonment she has frequently manifested symptoms of insanity or a desire to commit suicide and she finally accomplished her purpose. It was only the other day that her little girl, of about two years of age, was nearly gored to death by a cow. This homicide case is a very sad affair from beginning to end, and both families have our deepest sympathy in their affliction. Saturday, September 18, 1880: Death of Robert WHITE. Mr. Robert WHITE died at his home at LaConner about 3 o'clock yesterday morning (Sept. 17, 1880) from a violent attack of pneumonia, after the most unremitting care and attendance of Doctors CALHOUN and BOYD and friends. Deceased was a native of England, about forty years of age, and since his settlement in this Territory some twenty years ago, has always been held in high esteem as an intelligent and industrious citizen. He leaves a family -- a wife and five young children -- to mourn his loss . . . His funeral will take place from the town-hall today (Saturday) about 11 o'clock. Saturday, October 2, 1880: Born. -- Sept. 29, 1880, to the wife of Mr. J. S. CONNER, of LaConner, a son.
Probate Notice. In the Probate Court of Whatcom County, Washington Territory. In the matter of the estate of Robert WHITE, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Probate Court, of Whatcom County, Washington Territory, made and entered of record on the 21st day of September A.D. 1880, the undersigned were appointed Executors of the last will and testament of Robert WHITE, late of said County, deceased. All parties having claims against the said deceased are required to present the same, with satisfactory vouchers to the undersigned, at the place of business of Henry HANSON, in LaConner, in said County, within one year from the date of this notice, or the same will be forever barred.
Dated at LaConner, October 2, 1880. Henry HANSON, William B. ENGLE Executors of the last will and testament of Robert WHITE, deceased Steamer Nellie, Ben. STRETCH, Master. Will leave Seattle every Monday morning, touching at Mukelteo [sic], Tulalip, Coupeville, Oak Harbor, Utsalady, LaConner, Fidalgo, Anacortes, Samish and Sehome, and returning call at above named stations. Leave Seattle Friday mornings for the above ports as far as LaConner and return. For freight or passage, apply on board. Steamer J. B. Libby, Capt. LOWE, Master, Carrying the U.S. Mails. Leaves Seattle on Mondays and Fridays for LaConner, Whatcom and way ports, returning to Seattle on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For freight and passage apply on board. Saturday, October 9, 1880:
Probate Notice. In the Probate Court of Whatcom County, Washington Territory. In the matter of the Estate of Charles WASHBURN, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by an order of said Court made and entered of record on the 31st day of August, 1880, the undersigned was appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of Charles WASHBURN, late of said County, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same with satisfactory vouchers, to the undersigned at her residence in Skagit precinct, in said Whatcom County, within one year from the date hereof, or the same will be forever barred.
Dated at Skagit precinct, October 6, 1880. Mahala WASHBURN, Executrix of the last will and testament of Charles WASHBURN, deceased Saturday, October 16, 1880:
Probate Court.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom, Washington Territory. In the matter of the Estate of John IMBLER, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by order of said Court the undersigned has been appointed Administratrix of the last will and testament of John IMBLER, late of said County, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same with satisfactory vouchers, to the undersigned at her residence in Mount Vernon precinct, in said Whatcom County, within one year from the date hereof, or the same will be forever barred. Dated October 16, 1880. Marietta IMBLER, Administratrix of the last will and testament of John IMBLER, deceased Saturday, October 23, 1880: Married. -- At Stanwood, W. T., Oct. 11, 1880, by O. B. IVERSON, J. P., Mr. Fred ROSS and Miss Ida E. STARBORD, of Whatcom County. Saturday, October 30, 1880: Died. -- We learn of the death of Mr. Fred. MINNICK of Mount Vernon, Skagit River. He was one of those half dozen hardy, energetic men who removed the great jam in the river a few years ago, opening up that majestic stream to navigation for a distance of seventy or eighty miles. Last Saturday the people of Mount Vernon and vicinity paid him the last tribute of respect by quietly laying him away on the banks of the river he had so nobly contributed toward improving and opening up to navigation. Saturday, November 6, 1880: The residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. ANDREWS, of this town, was on last Saturday evening the scene of a "Wooden Wedding." Quite a gay little party of friends assembled to congratulate this happy couple on this their completion of the fifth anniversary of their matrimonial sojourn, and assist them "wood up." Saturday, November 13, 1880: Born. -- At Samish, W.T., Nov. 7, 1880, to the wife of Mr. R. B. DAWSON, a daughter. Died. -- William OUGHTON, for some years a settler on the Skagit river, died at Skagit City, Nov. 3, 1880, of pneumonia. He was a native of Ireland, a single man of about 55 years of age, and died at the residence of his friend, Mr. E. McALPINE, where he received all possible care and medical attention. Saturday, November 20, 1880:
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that I will not become responsible for any debts that my wife, Ida ROSS, may contract.
Mt. Vernon, W.T., Nov. 12, 1880. Fred ROSS The steamer Nellie has changed her schedule time. She now leaves Seattle on Tuesdays for LaConner and way parts, via Stanwood; and on Fridays for LaConner and the Nooksack river. This arrangement is an accommodation to the people north of LaConner, virtually giving them two steamers a week from Seattle. Saturday, November 27, 1880: Dr. W. H. M. BOYD, for the last year and a half our local practicing physician, has removed from our midst and gone back to Oregon. ... Married. -- At Pleasant Ridge near LaConner, W.T., Nov. 25, 1880, by the Rev. Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. Charles MOORE and Miss Nellie POLSON, both of LaConner precinct. Saturday, December 18, 1880: List of Jurors. -- The following is a list of the grand and petit jurors summoned for the next term of court at LaConner, Jan. 12th:
Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., Dec. 12, 1880, to the wife of Mr. Joseph F. DWELLEY, a daughter. Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., Dec. 15, 1880, to the wife of Mr. Joseph ALEXANDER, a son. Saturday, December 25, 1880:
Probate Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County, Washington Territory. In the matter of the estate of William OUGHTON, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Probate Court of Whatcom County, Washington Territory, made and entered of record on the 23d day of November, A.D. 1880, the undersigned was appointed Executor of the last will and testament of William OUGHTON, late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are requested to present the same, with satisfactory vouchers to the undersigned, at his place of residence at Skagit City, in said county, within one year from the date of this notice, or the same will be forever barred. Dated Skagit City, Dec. 24, 1880. Edward McALPINE, Executor of the last will and testament of William OUGHTON, deceased Died. -- It is with feelings of sadness we note the death of the estimable wife of our County Auditor, Mrs. M. D. SMITH, who departed this life last Thursday week (Dec. 15, 1880) at Seattle while under the care of physicians of that city. A few hours previous a steamer was dispatched for Mr. SMITH and daughter at Whatcom, but they arrived too late to receive her parting words. The funeral took place at the family homestead at Padilla last Saturday, mourned by her husband and daughter, together with her two brothers, John and Richard BALL, and sister, Mrs. James CALLAHAN, and a few friends who had heard of her death, the sad event being quite unexpected. Married. -- At the bride's residence at Stanwood, Nov. 10, 1880, Mr. O. W. LYNCH, formerly of LaConner, to Miss Connie BRADLEY, Rev. Mr. JANGERSON officiating. Saturday, January 15, 1881:
Probate Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County, Washington Territory. Order to show cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made. In the matter of the estate of Eva Leona IMBLER and George W. IMBLER, minors.
Harrison CLOTHIER, the guardian of the estate of Eva Leona IMBLER and George W. IMBLER, minors, having filed his petition herein, duly verified, praying for an order of sale of the whole interest of said minors in certain real estate for the purposes therein set forth, it is therefore ordered by the court, that all persons interested in the estate of said minors, appear before the said Probate Court on Tuesday, the 15th day of February 1881, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of said day at the court room of said Probate Court in Whatcom, Whatcom county, Washington Territory, to show cause why an order should not be granted to the said guardian to sell the real estate of said minors at public auction. And that a copy of this order be published at least four successive weeks in the Puget Sound Mail, a newspaper printed and published at LaConner in said Whatcom county. Dated Jan. 5th, 1881. John A. TENNANT, Judge of the Probate Court Married. -- At Ferndale, W.T., Jan 6, 1881, by Hon. John A. TENNANT, Probate Judge, Mr. John GILCHRIST, of Snohomish county and Miss M. JENNI, of Whatcom county. Died. -- At Mount Vernon, W.T., Jan. 4th, Anna, the only child of W. G. and Jennie GARSAGE, age six months and one day. The Nanaimo Free Press please copy. Born. -- At Pleasant Ridge, near LaConner, W.T., Jan 6, 1881, to the wife of Mr. James O'LAUGHLIN, a daughter. The District Court. -- The United State District Court for Whatcom County, for the January term, opened at LaConner on last Wednesday at 11 A.M., Chief Justice R. S. GREENE presiding, with James A. GILLILAND, Esq., Clerk. District Attorney ALLEN and Marshal HOPKINS were in attendance on behalf of the United States; with W. H. WHITE, Esq., Acting Prosecuting Attorney, and James O'LOUGHLIN, Esq., Sheriff of Whatcom County, representing the Territory. The following members of the Bar were present: Messrs. O. JACOBS, Joseph F. McNAUGHT, C. H. HANFORD, J. C. HAINES, Thos. BURKE and W. H. WHITE, of Seattle; G. M. HALLER, of Port Townsend; A. W. ENGLE and W. R. ANDREWS of LaConner.
After the Court was called to order, Mr. ANDREWS formally announced the death of Irving BALLARD, Esq., Prosecuting Attorney for this Judicial District, and offered resolutions of respect to his memory, . . .
Grand Jurors: J. S. KELLEY, Francis PERRY, Edward BROWN, Geo. REHBERGER, F. F. LANE, Solomon ALLEN, W. B. EDENS, James CALLAHAN, Ira SPOFFORD, Oliver LYNCH, H. C. BARKHOUSEN, A. CARLSON, W. McFARLAND, Thomas BICE and R. E. WHITNEY. Petit Jurors: W. A. STEVENS, D. H. BYRNES, Albert DENSMORE, Peter EGTVET, Peter ANDERSON, O. N. BABCOCK, Dennis STORRS, Jas. COCHRAN, John GAGE, David STERLING, James WALKER, J. L. WALLACE, John POTTER, James PORTER, Peter REITER, Isaiah JONES and Duncan McDOUGALL. The grand jury was called Thursday morning on reassembling of the Court. Judge GREENE's charge to the jury was a plain, comprehensive statement of their duties under the laws of the Territory and United States. After the grand jury retired and some preliminary motions heard on the civil docket, the Acting Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. WHITE, moved that a nolle pros. be entered in the case of the Territory vs. Thomas CLARK, jr., a new trial having been granted the accused at the last term of court. [Ed. note: nolle prosequi - an entry made on the record, by which the prosecutor or plaintiff declares that he will proceed no further.] The Prosecution expressed the belief that public interests would not be subserved by further proceedings in the case. So the Court allowed the motion and the prisoner, a boy of thirteen years of age, was discharged from custody, he receiving the congratulations of his counsel, Judge JACOBS. The offense this boy stood charged with, it will be remembered, was the shooting and killing of Michael PADDEN near Whatcom in the spring of '79. Himself and mother were found guilty of manslaughter at the last term of Court. Mrs. CLARK was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, where she subsequently committed suicide; but through the instrumentality of able counsel (JACOBS and HAINES) a new trial was granted the boy; and hence this dismissal of the case, which was chiefly based on the ground that the prisoner was of that tender age as to render him not responsible for the act, committed by him at the instance of his mother. Saturday, January 22, 1881: Proved Up. -- Messrs. H. A. POST, J. W. HARDIN, T. GROGAN, John MATZ and E. STRACHE, of Ferndale on the Nooksack, were in town this week proving up on their homesteads. Our esteemed friend, ex-Judge PLASTER, of Ferndale, we are informed is in receipt of a handsome legacy from his old home in Texas, and has invested part thereof in fast horses for the Nooksack country. Saturday, January 29, 1881: Scarlet fever and diphtheria is reported to prevail to an alarming extent throughout Puget Sound and Oregon. Saturday, February 5, 1881: Died. -- Mr. James SEIGFRED, father of Mrs. J. S. CONNER, of this town, died at his home in Fayetteville, Missouri, Jan. 26th last. Deceased was born at Conawa, Adams county, Penn., Jan. 21, 1819, and was therefore 62 years of age at the time of his demise. . . . Saturday, February 12, 1881: Died. -- News has been received here that on yesterday morning (Feb. 11th) Horace BREWSTER, jr., (a son of our well-known fellow citizen, Mr. H. BREWSTER) died at Seattle, after a few weeks lingering illness. Deceased was a worthy young man of 26 years of age and leaves a wife and child, together with father and brother, and other relatives in this community to mourn his early demise. Saturday, February 19, 1881: Died. -- Mr. Seriah STEVENS, a much respected citizen of Ferndale, this county, died at his home at that place Feb. 10, 1881, in the 67th year of his age. He leaves a widow and two married daughters to mourn his loss. Saturday, February 26, 1881: Proved Up. -- Messrs. CUMMING, VAN BUREN, TILTON and BISHOP, of Nooksack, proved up on their homesteads before the Clerk of the Court last Wednesday. Died. -- Feb. 23d, Margaret Annie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ARMSTRONG of this town. This was a bright and intelligent little girl who was attacked by diphtheria a few days ago and died after a brief illness, aged 13 years and 9 months. This is the first case of diphtheria that has visited our town, and the sympathies of the community go out to the bereaved parents . . . Saturday, March 5, 1881: Sudden Death. -- We learn from a recent Port Townsend exchange the death of Mr. H. W. WHITENER, of San Juan Island. Mr. WHITENER has repeatedly been elected to the office of sheriff of that county, and held the position at the time of his death. He leaves a large family, and numerous friends to mourn his loss. Saturday, March 12, 1881: Married. -- At Oakland, California, Feb. 17, 1881, by the Rev. R. L. TABER, Mr. J. B. LANKTREE and Miss Harriet COOPER, both recently of Puget Sound. Many in this county will remember Joe LANKTREE of Bellingham Bay. Born. -- At Ebey's landing, Whidbey Island, Feb. 11, 1881, to the wife of Mr. Elison EBEY, a son. Saturday, March 19, 1881: Married. -- At Seattle, W.T., March 10, 1881, by the Rev. Mr. DAMON, Mr. Perry POLSON of LaConner and Miss Katie H. PINCKLEY of Seattle. Saturday, March 26, 1881: Mr. Nat CROSBY, one of Olympia's well-known and leading citizens, has been among us a few days this week while visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. DODGE. Miss Fannie DODGE, who has been attending school in Olympia, came down with Mr. CROSBY. Mr. A. MORRISON, who has farmed in this locality during the past few years, last week removed to Port Townsend. Died. -- Effie, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. COOK, of LaConner, on last Monday morning (March 21, 1881) of diphtheria, being about a year old. Mr. and Mrs. C. had just about recovered from the sickness when their dear little one passed away, and were able to accompany the remains to Whidbey Island where the burial took place on Wednesday. Died. -- At Seattle on last Saturday, March 19th, Mrs. Eliza, the wife of Capt. Thomas BRANNON, of the steamer Libby. Saturday, April 2, 1881:
Card of Thanks. -- Editor, Puget Sound Mail:
Saturday, April 9, 1881: Two Families -- that of Mr. C. T. COWDEN and Mr. ROBINS -- located on the Nooksack last week. Mr. COWDEN is a very pleasant and intelligent gentleman lately from Virginia city, Nevada, who does not appear to have had much farming experience, but as he is full of active energy, perseverance and good judgment, we have no doubt he will cleave himself out a comfortable and happy home. He is located near the Ferndale crossing of the river. Mr. ROBBINS' family have located at Lynden, and will temporarily occupy or rent the COUPE ranch, it being Mr. COUPE's intention to remove to Whatcom to attend to his duties as County Treasurer. Some half dozen of the Kansas colony have filed on land on the Nooksack, but have not yet arrived.
Administrator's Notice.
The undersigned having been appointed administrator of the estate of Samuel J. BRASON, deceased, late of Whatcom county, W.T., hereby gives notice to all persons having claims against said estate to make payments to him at his residence at Whatcom, Whatcom county, W.T.; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them, duly authenticated, within one year from the date of this publication or be debarred by law from collecting.
Whatcom, April 5, 1881. W. H. FOUTS, Administrator Saturday, April 16, 1881: Our estimable friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. CONNER, of this town celebrated the eighteenth anniversary of their matrimonial union on last Sunday, the 10th inst. With a family of eight children . . . they are to be congratulated upon their happiness and prosperity . . . Death of Mr. M. D. SMITH. -- And now so soon after the death of his estimable wife, it is our painful duty to chronicle the demise of M. D. SMITH, who so well and faithfully served the people of Whatcom county as Auditor during the past six years. For a year or more Mr. SMITH has been fast declining in health, but through attachment for the public interest of this county, he remained at his post until the expiration of his term last January, after which he sought rest and recreation at Seattle where he had some property interest as well as in this county; but it was too late. During his protracted illness he received the unremitting care and attention of his affectionate daughter Olive, an only child and now a graceful and accomplished young lady. Olive will sadly miss the tender solicitude of fond parents, though her future is amply provided for by the thrift and industry which characterized them through life. Mr. SMITH's remains were brought from Seattle on Monday, and on Tuesday interred on the family homestead at Padilla alongside the new-made grave of a few weeks ago. . . . Died. -- Theodore T. SENTER, a settler of Upper Skagit, near Baker river, died at LaConner on last Sunday morning. He had been in town only a few days, having come for medical treatment; but his case appeared to be a hopeless one, for with all the possible care of physician and friends he gradually declined unto death. He was buried at Pleasant Ridge on Monday afternoon. Deceased leaves an aged mother and a married sister, Mrs. HAMILTON, who owing to distance and difficulty of attendance were unable to be present. His friend, Mr. KINCADE, was present and attended to all necessary details of burial. Mr. J. D. SMITH and N. W. PRATT selected locations on the Nooksack last week. Mr. S. has been a property holder in and about Seattle for several years past . . . Born. -- At Padilla, April 14th, 1881, to the wife of Mr. R. E. WHITNEY, a son. Saturday, April 23, 1881: Married. -- At the residence of Mr. A. W. STEWART of Semiahmoo, W. T., April 10th, Rev. W. M. STEWART officiating, Mr. Donald McCLANE and Miss Annie MUNDAY, both of British Columbia. Our correspondent informs us that the ceremony was performed at the early hour of 3 o'clock A.M., which lends the affair a tinge of romance. Born. -- At Guemes Island, April 18, 1881, to the wife of Mr. John J. EDEN, a daughter. Born. -- At Bay View, LaConner precinct, April 18, 1881, to the wife of Mr. James CALLAHAN, a son. Died. -- We learn by telegraph from Whatcom of the death on yesterday of Dr. E. D. WINSLOW, brother of the late Admiral WINSLOW. The Doctor has been a resident of this county during the past ten years; and having been in delicate health most of the time and some seventy years of age his death was not unexpected. He was a pleasant and cheerful old gentleman during his declining years. Saturday, May 7, 1881: Indian Killed. -- An Indian named Tsilkwash was shot and killed by another Indian named Charlie SEAM on the Skagit this week. Saturday, May 14, 1881:
Notice of Final Proof.
U.S. Land Office, Olympia, W.T., May 4, 1881
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mary PIERCE, late widow of Thomas RAMSEY, deceased, has filed notice of intention to make final proof before the Judge, or in his absence, the Clerk of the district Court, at his office in LaConner, W.T., on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, A.D., 1881 on homestead application No. 2348, for the SE 1/4 of Sec. 13, Tp. 39 N, R 2 E. She names as witnesses: Ernest STRACHE, Conrad SHIELDS and Cladius DENNIS, all of Ferndale, and Herman HOFERCAMP of Lummi, Whatcom County, W.T. J. T. BROWN, Register Mr. W. R. ANDREWS, during the past three years one of our practicing attorneys, this week removes from LaConner to Spokan [sic] City, where we understand a more lucrative practice awaits him. . . . Born. -- May 6, to the wife of Mr. Nelse HANSON, of Skagit, a daughter. Saturday, May 21, 1881: Died. - Mr. Henry RACE, a highly respected citizen of Whidbey Island, and for many years the holder of a responsible position in the Puget Mill Co.'s service, died very suddenly of heart disease on the 13th inst., in about the 50th year of his age, leaving a wife and children to mourn his loss. Born. -- May 16, 1881, to the wife of Mr. James GILLIGAN, of Skagit, a son. Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners. Ordered that the following be selected to serve as grand and petit jurors at the August term, 1881, and January 1882, term of the District Court at LaConner, Whatcom County, W.T.
Saturday, June 18, 1881: Serious Accident. -- Mr. ABBEY, while working at McELROY's logging camp, on the Samish, one day last week, fell backward upon a large saw that happened to be turned face upward, inflicting a serious and dangerous cut in the right groin, or small of the back, from which he bled profusely ere those about him could render attention. Dr. CALHOUN was sent for, and after affording all possible medical treatment, brought the unfortunate man to town with him, where he can give the case proper care and attention. Saturday, June 25, 1881: Died. -- Charles ALBEY, noted in our last issue as having been brought here from Samish for medical treatment, died on last Wednesday morning, after a week or more of intense suffering from the accidental injuries received. He received the most unremitting attention from Dr. CALHOUN and the good people of the Maryland House, but all proved unavailing. Ever since the accident, he felt very despondent and talked about wanting to die, and finally passed away. He was a native of Maine, about 40 years of age, and we believe has some relatives on the Sound. His remains were quietly laid away at Pleasant Ridge on Thursday afternoon. Died. -- At Semiahmoo, May 31st, of scarlet fever, Ida Clara, aged 8 years 11 months and 25 days; June 5th, John Henry, aged 11 years 1 month and 28 days; children of Richard and Eliza RICHARDS. The parents and friends of the deceased have the sympathies of the community in their deep affliction, as nearly all of the family have suffered from this dread disease. The two remaining children are still afflicted. After the death of little Ida, Johnie seemed only waiting for the summons to join his sister, gone before; he told them he was going back to heaven. . . . Saturday, July 2, 1881: Born. -- At Nooksack, W.T., on May 31, 1881, to the wife of Mr. W. H. OSTERMAN, a daughter. Saturday, July 16, 1881: Born. -- At Bay View, near LaConner, W.T., July 11, 1881, to the wife of Mr. G. W. L. ALLEN, a son. Saturday, July 23, 1881: A "Crystal Wedding" was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arch. SEIGFRED on last Friday evening, which was a very pleasant affair to the recipients and participants of the occasion. Saturday, August 6, 1881: The U. S. District Court for Whatcom County met in this town last Wednesday, the 3d inst. . . . Admitted to Citizenship. -- Johann THOMAS, A. CLOCKE, O. DRANGE, A. DRANGE, Pardon O'BRIEN, John E. MOORES, Thomas DELAUGHERY. Died. -- July 29, 1881, at his father's residence near Coupeville, of consumption, Howard COOK, aged about 22 years. Howard was a young man of excellent habits, a loving and affectionate son and brother, kind and courteous to all. He had not an enemy, and was so loved and respected by all who knew him that his funeral on last Saturday (Rev. Mr. REID officiating) was one of the most numerously attended ever witnessed on Whidbey Island. Deceased was a brother of Mr. M. B. COOK, of LaConner. Saturday, August 13, 1881: Died. -- At Oak Harbor, W.T., Aug. 11, 1881, Miss Jean E. IZETT, aged 20 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. IZETT, so well and favorably known throughout Puget Sound. The funeral will take place today from the family residence at Oak Harbor, at 2 o'clock, P.M. Saturday, August 20, 1881: Married. -- We take great pleasure in noting the marriage of our esteemed fellow-citizen and popular merchant of Fidalgo, Mr. Wm. MUNKS, to Miss Minda VANVALKENBERG, an estimable young lady who recently located with her family on the Island. The happy event was duly solemnized one day last week. Died. -- Dr. T. D. HUNTER, formerly of California but for some years past a resident of this county, died at Whatcom on the 12th inst. Deceased was a retired physician, quite advanced in years, and was postmaster of Whatcom, and in charge of the Whatcom hotel at the time of his death. He recently purchased a farm at Semiahmoo -- the HEMPHILL ranch -- but had not yet removed thereto. He was highly esteemed for his kind, obliging disposition, and many will regret his demise and deeply sympathize with his lonely widow, a most estimable lady, who survives him. Killed. -- A young man named William N. BABCOCK, while walking through the timber near Mount Vernon, on last Saturday, the 13th inst., was struck on the head by a falling branch of a tree and received injuries from which he died two hours afterward. Deceased was a resident of Samish precinct, where he was well and favorably known, but was temporarily at work on the Skagit. He leaves a young widow, the daughter of Mr. B. B. SAMPSON, of Samish. The fatal accident was most peculiar in that the day was comparatively calm, and nothing in the elements to arouse caution or warn the victim of impending danger; all of which goes to show that man's tenure of life, under the most favorable circumstances, is very uncertain. Dr. CALHOUN was sent for, but ere he arrived the unfortunate man expired; in fact the case was entirely hopeless from the start, as the side of his head was mashed into almost a jelly, though the life-spark did not entirely go out for a few hours after. Born. -- August 12th, to the wife of Mr. J. S. CHURCH, of LaConner, a daughter. Saturday, September 3, 1881:
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.
By virtue of an Execution and a Decree and Order of Sale issued out of the District Court of Washington Territory holding terms at LaConner, in the suit of Granville O. HALLER and Henrietta M. HALLER vs. Mary Alice DODGE, Mary Alice DODGE, Executrix of the Estate of Edwin T. DODGE, deceased, Fanny DODGE and Lela DODGE, duly attested on the 25th day August, A.D., 1881, I have duly levied upon all that certain tract of land belonging to said defendants situate, lying and being in the County of Whatcom, Territory of Washington, and particularly described as the S 1/2 of SW 1/4 of sec. 5, and the SE 1/4 of sec. 6, and the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of sec. 7, and the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of sec. 8, all in Township 33 North, of Range 3 East, containing 360 acres, with the appurtenances.
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 4th day of October, A.D. 1881, at 2 o'clock, P.M., in front of the Court House door, in the town of LaConner, in said Whatcom County, I will sell all the right, title and interest of the said defendants in and to all the above described premises to the highest bidder or bidders for cash, gold coin of the United States. Dated LaConner, W.T., Aug. 31, 1881. James O'LOUGHLIN, Sheriff of Whatcom County, W.T. Saturday, October 1, 1881: Born. -- At Skagit City, Sept. 28, 1881, to the wife of Mr. D. E. GAGE, a daughter. Saturday, October 29, 1881: Born. -- Oct. 27, 1881, to the wife of Mr. Thomas LINDSEY, of LaConner, W.T., a son. Saturday, November 5, 1881: Born. -- Oct. 29, 1881, to the wife of Mr. John P. McGLINN, of LaConner, a son. Born. -- Oct. 31, 1881, near LaConner, W.T., to the wife of Mr. L. JOHNSON, a daughter. Born. -- Nov. 3, 1881, to the wife of Mr. John GILCHRIST, of Stanwood, W.T., a daughter. Saturday, November 19, 1881: Mr. J. S. CONNER left for San Francisco last Tuesday, to join his family who, some weeks ago, preceded him. Mr. CONNER will be absent for an indefinite time, having gone to reside in California in the hope of recovering his health, which has been quite poor for some time past... Mr. Arthur M. WHITE, a student of the Territorial University in 1878, and who has been surveying in Eastern Washington for the past eighteen months, has returned to Seattle and will become a student again in the University, beginning with the winter term. Mr. WHITE is a Fidalgo youth, and passed north, the other day, to visit the paternal homestead. He had grown so stout and robust during his absence east of the Mountains that few of his old acquaintances knew him on landing at LaConner. He is the son of H. J. WHITE, Probate Judge of this (Whatcom) county, and is an energetic and promising young man. Born. -- Nov. 17, 1881, to the wife of Mr. Isaac JENNINGS, of LaConner, W.T., a son. Saturday, November 26, 1881: Born. -- At Fort Bellingham, near Whatcom, W.T., Nov. 10, 1881, to the wife of Mr. Herman HOFERCAMP, a son. Born. -- Nov. 22, 1881, to the wife of Mr. James GACHES, of LaConner, W.T., a son. Saturday, December 17, 1881: Mr. A. W. ENGLE, who has been practicing law at LaConner since his admission to the bar some three or four years ago, left us last Tuesday morning to locate permanently at Seattle, where he will practice with Mr. G. M. HALLER, with whom he has been professionally connected while at LaConner... Born. -- On the Skagit, near LaConner, W.T., to the wife of Mr. Olaf NELSON, twins -- a son and daughter. [Ed. note: no date given] Born. -- At LaConner, W.T., Dec. 14, 1881, to the wife of Mr. James WILLIAMSON, a son. Saturday, December 24, 1881: Mr. Henry HANSON, who has resided here during the past few years, and for a time carried on the harness business, removed to Tacoma this week. Married. -- Near LaConner, W.T., Dec. 18, 1881, Mr. G. H. TURNER and Miss Matilda RUDENE, Rev. C. H. TAYLOR officiating. Saturday, December 31, 1881: Married. -- At Alden Academy, on the evening of Dec. 27, 1881, by Rev. E. O. TADE, Miss M. E. HAGADORN, of Fidalgo Island, to Mr. Paul C. EUBANK, of Mount Vernon. Saturday, January 14, 1882:
Administrator's Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Wm. BABCOCK, deceased, late of Whatcom County, W.T. All persons indebted to said estate will please pay to me; and all persons having claims against said estate are requested to present the same, duly verified, to me at Edison, for settlement, within one year from date hereof, or be forever barred.
Benj. B. SAMPSON, Administrator Edison, W.T., Jan. 7, 1882
New Arrangement.
The O. R. & N. Co.'s steamer Welcome will on next Monday enter upon a new schedule of twice a week from Seattle to Sehome, calling at LaConner and all way ports on the line. Will leave Seattle every Monday and Thursday and return on Wednesday and Saturday.
Died. - At LaConner, Jan. 13th, Gomer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. DAVIS, aged about 7 months. The funeral took place on Sunday, Rev. O. E. TADE officiating and delivering a tender and affecting discourse appropriate to the occasion, at the family residence, in the presence of a large number of our people... Died. - Mrs. James MdKANE, a most estimable lady of Mount Vernon precinct, departed this life on the 13th inst. in the presence of a loving and devoted family of five children. The funeral took place on Sunday and was numerously attended by the good people of the Skagit for miles about, who held the deceased lady in merited esteem and respect, and who now deeply sympathize with the sorrowing husband and children left to mourn her departure beyond the mystic river. Semiahmoo. - Messrs. Wm. RAY, Thos. H. BICE and E. C. ARCHER, of Semiahmoo, were in town this week proving up on their homesteads... Saturday, January 28, 1882: A Terrible Death. - We learn that a man named JACKSON temporarily residing at Mr. ALEXANDER'S on Fidalgo Island, and during the latter's absence from the house, fell into the fire while in a fit, and being alone burned to death. When Mr. ALEXANDER returned to the house he found the unfortunate man lying across the fire and life extinct. We learn that he had friends on San Juan Island, to whom he was intending to go as soon as he got a little stouter in health, he having been somewhat seriously ill just preceding the fatal accident. We have not leaned his full name or all the particulars. He was a comparative stranger on Fidalgo and merely temporarily sojourning there. The neighbors held a coroner's inquest, at which no doubt some important facts concerning his identity and friends were elicited. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. D'ARCEY celebrated their 20th anniversary of wedded life the other evening with a festive party of friends. Saturday, February 25, 1882:
Administrator's Notice.
Territory of Washington, County of Whatcom. In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the estate of Wm. W. HUGHES, deceased. Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Wm. W. HUGHES, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within one year after the publication of this notice, to the said administrator at his residence near Fir, Whatcom County, Washington Territory, or the same will be forever barred.
T. P. JONES, Administrator of the Estate of Wm. W. HUGHES, deceased Fir, W.T., Feb. 18, 1882 Married. - At LaConner, W.T., on Feb. 20, 1882, by Mr. JOSEPH F. DWELLEY, J.P., Mr. J. L. WALLACE and Mrs. LOTTIE WHITE, both of this town. Born. - At Semiahmoo, W.T., Feb. 2, 1882, to the wife of Mr. M. H. UPSON, a son. Saturday, March 4, 1882: A Fraternal Reunion - Capt. Rufus CALHOUN, of one of the P. M. Co.'s ships, and his brother Thomas of Whidbey Island, have been spending a few days this week in LaConner, visiting their brothers Dr. G. V. and Samuel CALHOUN, making altogether a very pleasant family reunion. Saturday, March 11, 1882: Married. - Miss Lizzie TUCK was united in matrimony to Mr. C. E. FRANK, at the bride's home at Bellingham Bay one day last week. We are unable to state the exact date and by whom the ceremony was performed, slight details which the happy couple, in the exuberance of joy, never thought of when sending us cards and cake. May much joy attend them through life. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. CLEAVES, of this town, celebrated their "wooden wedding" on the 3d inst., with a very pleasant little party of friends. After the usual pleasantry, congratulations and refreshments, the party adjourned to the hall and danced till a late hour in the evening. Born. - At LaConner, March 7th, to the wife of Capt. C. E. BOWDEN, a daughter. Died. - Mr. L. B. HARKNESS, formerly a resident of Whatcom, died at Seattle on the 8th inst., after a lingering illness. He was an exemplary old gentleman, about 72 years of age, and in addition to property near Whatcom had made some money since removing to Seattle. He made a will in which he leaves his property to his five sons in the East, Mr. H. E. HATHAWAY, of Seattle, being designated as executor.
Summons. District Court, Washington Territory, Holding Terms at LaConner for Whatcom County. No. 205.
Mary WALLACE, Plaintiff, vs. Harvy WALLACE, Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner for the County of Whatcom and Complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court in the County of Whatcom.
To Harvy WALLACE, Defendant: In the name of the United States of America, you are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Washington Territory holding terms at LaConner for Whatcom County in said Territory, and to answer the Complaint filed therein within sixty days after the first publication of this Summons. This action is brought for the purpose of procuring a decree of said Court dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, for the reason of willful abandonment of and failure to provide for said plaintiff by said defendant for more than one year; and also to obtain the custody and control of the three minor children, the issue of said marriage, to-wit: Olivia Gertrude, Lola, and William O. WALLACE. And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the plaintiff's complaint herein, judgment will be taken against you by default as confessed, and the prayer of the complainant granted. Witness the Hon. R. S. GREENE, Judge of said District Court, and the seal of said court, this 4th day of March, A.D. 1882. James A. GILLILAND, Clerk HALLER & ENGLE, Attys for Plaintiff. Saturday, March 18, 1882: Returned. - Mr. H. A. WEBSTER and family have returned to their home in Port Townsend, after a few months' visit to California. We regret to learn that Mr. WEBSTER's health is not much, if any, improved; and as if to add to his troubles, one of his children died of that dread scourge, the scarlet fever, a few days after his arrival, and it is reported the other little ones are down with the same trouble. The Ex-Collector has been in very feeble health since his retirement last Summer, but we share in the hope of his numerous friends that he may soon be restored to the full vigor of life, and be spared for many years of useful activity. Married. - At Skagit City, W.T., March 11th, by the Rev. B. N. L. DAVIS, Mr. Charles HANSON and Mrs. WASHBURNE. Married. - At Seattle, W.T., March 10th, Mr. W. JOHNSON and Miss R. C. ERIKSON, both of LaConner precinct. Born. - On the 7th inst. to the wife of Mr. R. E. WHITNEY, of LaConner precinct, a daughter. Mail Contracts. . . . Capt. ROEDER has been awarded the "star route" from Sehome to Lynden, via Nooksack Crossing, for $595, service twice a week. [What is a Star Route. - A "Star route" is where the mails are carried other than by steam; that is by stages or on horseback. They are called "Star routes" because in the Post Office Department they are designated by an asterisk. - Puget Sound Mail, June 25, 1881, quoting from the Boston Journal.] Died. - We notice in the San Jose Mercury of Feb. 25th the death of Fred V. ASHLEY, a young printer who a few years ago worked for a short time on the Mail and some of the Seattle papers. He has been at work on the San Jose Mercury during the past two years, and the compositors and staff of that paper express deep regrets for his early and untimely death, and the sympathy for his widowed mother, who, by the way, is a relative of Mrs. Robt. BECKER of Fidalgo, and Mr. WOODCOCK'S family of Guemes, this county. Deceased was a very model young man of sober and industrious habits. The term of Court at Port Townsend closed on Friday night. The following is a synopsis of the principal business disposed of. . . . COOK vs. COOK decree was rendered for plaintiff. Saturday, March 25, 1882: Born. - March 18, '82, to the wife of Mr. James A. GILLILAND, of LaConner, a daughter. Died. - At San Francisco, on the 25th of February last, Samuel R. WALLACE. Deceased was a native of Pennsylvania, and has a brother (Mr. J. S. WALLACE) and other relatives residing in this (LaConner) precinct, with whom it will be remembered he was visiting a few months ago, and apparently in good health and spirits. He was a thrifty and industrious gentleman and left considerable property in California. Saturday, April 1, 1882 We are in receipt of the first issue of a new paper entitled the "Northwest Enterprise" published at Anacortes by A. D. BOWEN & Co. ... A friend at our elbow suggests that we state where Anacortes is, as the new paper has thrown no light on the subject. Anacortes is a post office station on the northern point of Fidalgo Island, overlooking Guemes Channel and Rosario Straits. It is a rather picturesque point, but as it has as yet little or no local business, it will take considerable enterprise and means to sustain and keep the new publication afloat. Drowned. - We exceedingly regret to note that a young man named Patrick McNAMARA was drowned on Joe LAREY's Slough at Samish on last Monday while running logs. The body was recovered and taken to his home at Mount Vernon on last Wednesday, where his funeral took place on Thursday with all due respect and solemnity. Deceased was the brother of Mr. McNAMARA the hotel-keeper at Mount Vernon, and was much esteemed by the logging fraternity of the river. Col. G. O. HALLER has arrived on the Sound, and having retired from active service in the Army will take up his residence again on Puget Sound. Born. - March 27, '82, to the wife of Mr. M. B. COOK, of LaConner, a daughter.
A Queer Justice.
- The Argus learns that on the 20th ult., on Orcas Island, one JEFFRIES, of Waldron Island, was shot and killed by a Mr. BROWN, the blacksmith on Orcas. The cause of the shooting seemed to have risen over a dispute about a bill. Mr. FRY, justice of the peace on Orcas, proceeded to try the case in full detail with powers and jurisdiction of a district court by summoning a jury who, after hearing all the evidence acquitted Mr. BROWN, although a coroner's jury had previously found that JEFFRIES came to his death at BROWN's hands.
Summons - In the District Court of Washington Territory, Holding Terms at LaConner for the County of Whatcom. No. 207
Henry WAIKLE, Plaintiff, vs. Flora A. WAIKLE, Defendant
Action brought in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner for the County of Whatcom and complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court in said County of Whatcom.
To Flora A. WAIKLE, Defendant:
In the name of the United States of America, you are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner for the County of Whatcom in said Territory, and to answer the complaint filed therein within sixty days after the first publication of this summons.
This action is brought for the purpose of procuring a decree of said Court dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, for the reason of willful abandonment of plaintiff by defendant for more than one year next before the commencement of this action; and also to obtain the custody and control of the two minor children, the issue of said marriage, to-wit: Edith Vivian and William Arthur WAIKLE, for the reason that defendant is not a proper person to have the care and control of them. And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the plaintiff's complaint herein, as above required, judgment will be taken against you by default as confessed, and the prayer of the complaint granted. Witness the Hon. R. S. GREENE, Judge of said District Court, and the seal of said Court, this 30th day of March, A.D. 1882. James GILLILAND, Clerk HALLER & ENGLE, Attys. For Plaintiff Saturday, April 8, 1882: Married. - At Mann's Landing, Skagit River, April 1st, by Rev. B. F. VAN DEVENTER, Mr. Wm. CARPENTER to Miss Isabella NEELY. And also at the same time and place by the same clergyman, Mr. E. F. HORN to Miss Laura CARPENTER. Saturday, April 15, 1882: Rev. Wm. A. STEWART, of Semiahmoo, was in town this week attending a conference of Congregational ministers. He will have rounded his 88th year on the 24th of this month, and appears to be good for 30 years more. ... Married. - At Lynden, April 9th, by Mr. H. M. GOODELL, J.P., Mr. Perry BENTSON and Miss Johanna STRAND, all of Lynden, Whatcom County, W.T. Married. - At Mount Vernon, W.T., April 2d, by Mr. T. S. NEWLAND, J.P., Mr. George W. SWANK and Miss V. A. MILLER, all of Mount Vernon. Saturday, April 22, 1882:
Drowning
A sad case of drowning occurred at Anacortes on last Thursday morning. Mr. Noah NELSON, with his two sons aged 18 and 20, started out with Mr. O. D. STORRS, and just as they were hoisting sail, and only a few yards from the beach, a squall struck and capsized the small boat. Mr. STORRS and Mr. NELSON became entangled in the sail and ropes and could barely free themselves to hang on to the now upturned boat; while one of the NELSON boys struck for the shore, and made it in safety. The other boy, seeing his brother's success, after hanging around the boat a short time, struck out also, but the party having by this time drifted further into the stream he finally became exhausted after battling most manfully with one of the treacherous whirling eddies off the point of rocks and sunk never in life to rise again ere succor could reach him from the Indian canoes rushing for him with all possible speed. THE INDIANS CRUISED FOR THE BODY FOR SOME HOURS AFTER BUT WITHOUT SUCCESS. MR. NELSON AND MR. STORRS were finally rescued from their perilous situation on the capsized boat. The drowned young man's name was Marion NELSON, 18 years of age, and had only on last Monday arrived here with the family from Howard Lake, Minnesota. The sad affair is rendered all the more distressful not only to the bereaved family but to our people that their settlement among us should commence so grievously.
Letter List - Letters for the following named persons remain uncalled for at the LaConner postoffice:
Capt. H. ROEDER, of Whatcom, has gone East to visit his father in Ohio, whose declining health and advanced years render his tenure of life uncertain. We shall miss the occasional visits of Capt. R. who is one of the earliest settlers of Whatcom dating as far back as '54. Saturday, April 29, 1882: Born. - Near LaConner, W.T., April 25, '82, to the wife of Mr. S. P. OLSON, a son Born. - At Utsalady, W.T., April 24, '82, to the wife of Mr. F. E. DAVIS, a son. Lots of New-Comers Coming. Mr. S. T. VALENTINE and family arrived here this week from Peru, Indiana. Mr. VALENTINE purposes establishing himself in the tinware and stove business here at LaConner, and is making arrangements for a store-room and residence. He comes well recommended by the press and prominent businessmen of his former home as a skillful mechanic and a most estimable citizen, and from our impressions of the gentleman we are quite certain he is entirely worthy of the good things said of him. Rev. J. R. JOHNSON, a relative of Mr. J. S. WALLACE of this precinct, accompanied Mr. V. from Indiana. He will doubtless also locate in this county. Also Messrs. L. J. PEARSON and C. BEVIS, who arrived later in the week; and more are coming. Saturday, May 6, 1882: Scarlet fever prevails to some extent up the Skagit, but the only death we have heard of is that of a lovely little girl belonging to Mr. and Mrs. H. MILLS, whose name if we are properly informed was Annie, and aged about six years, dying on the 2d inst. We regret to learn that one or two other children of this family are dangerously ill with the fever. Mr. J. F. TERRICE and family have gone on an extended visit to relatives in Tacoma. Mr. T. recently sold his farm adjoining town, and is now taking a respite after several years close application to business. ... Saturday, May 20, 1882: LaConner will soon have another blacksmith shop; ... Mr. Luke BURKE, from Virginia City, Nevada, is now making arrangements to start up in that line of business. Died. - Mr. Richard WOOTEN, an esteemed pioneer settler of Fidalgo Island, died at his home at that place on the 15th inst. Saturday, May 27, 1882: Born. - May 12, '82, to the wife of Mr. Wm. BELL of this precinct, a son.
Proceedings of Board of County Commissioners.
Auditor's Office, Whatcom, W.T., May 1, 1882. ...
It was ordered that the following named persons be selected to serve as grand and petit jurors for the June, 1882, term of District Court:
Saturday, June 3, 1882:
Executor's Notice.
Territory of Washington, County of Whatcom. In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of John WILSON, deceased - Notice to Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of John WILSON, deceased, late of Skagit precinct, in said County, therefore all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please pay the same to me, and all having lawful claims against said estate are requested to likewise present them, duly verified, within one year from the date of this notice, or the same will be forever barred. Dated at Fir, Whatcom County, W.T., June 3, 1882. James GILLIGAN, Executor of the Estate of John WILSON, dec'd. A fatal affray occurred on Lopez Island, the 16th ult. between two men named KAY and ANDERSON. It appears that one of ANDERSON's cows broke into an enclosure belonging to KAY, and KAY shut the animal up. A fight ensued between the two men over the matter, in which KAY got thrashed, when he went to his house, got a gun, and going up to ANDERSON, discharged both barrels into his body, killing him instantly. KAY is under arrest. Letters remain uncalled for at the LaConner post office for the following named parties: Pheby BOGART, Henry FRANK, J. M. McLEOD (foreign); A. J. PETERS (foreign), Albert G. SHIELDS, W. C. SMALLWOOD 2. A party of University students on a cruise from Seattle to Whatcom, Fidalgo, San Juan and Victoria visited our little city Thursday afternoon. They ... consisted of Prof. GILMAN, one of the faculty, ... Clarence WHITE and Geo. JUDSON - all of Seattle, except the latter two, WHITE and JUDSON of this county. Saturday, June 10, 1882: Mr. W. T. STOLL, a young lawyer from Cleveland, Ohio, and a graduate of the Boston Law School, and who a short time ago located in Seattle, has concluded to remove to LaConner and open a law office here. ... Born. - At Fidalgo, W.T., June 4, '82, to the wife of Mr. Wm. MUNKS, a son. Mrs. RUCKER, of Semiahmoo, died last week. Saturday, June 17, 1882:
The District Court. For Whatcom County will meet at LaConner on next Tuesday, the 20th inst. The following is the docket: ...
Saturday, June 24, 1882: Died. - At Central City, Nebraska, June 2, 1882, Mrs. Electa S. FOUTS, formerly a resident of Whatcom and mother of School Supt. W. H. FOUTS of this county. Born. - June 17, '82, to the wife of Mr. Perry POLSON, of LaConner precinct, a daughter.
Whatcom Notes from our Special Correspondent.
District Court Proceedings. ... Decrees of divorce were granted to plaintiffs in the cases of Mary WALLACE vs. Harvey WALLACE, Blanche GILLIGAN vs. John GILLIGAN, and Henry WAIKLE vs. Flora WAIKLE. Saturday, July 1, 1882: Special attention is invited to the dentistry card of Mr. B. F. STOLL, a young dentist who has located permanently at LaConner. He is a brother of our lawyer [W. T. STOLL], and, like him, has had a thorough collegiate course and training in his profession. Born. - At Stanwood, June 26, to the wife of Mr. Joseph ALEXANDER, a son. H. H. LYNCH, who a few years ago "ranched it" with his father, Mr. O. LYNCH, on Fidalgo Island near Deception Pass, now turns up as a rich contractor on the Panama Canal project. [Ed. note: long article on the excavating of the canal omitted.] Saturday, July 8, 1882: Mr. STOLL, the dentist who located here last week, has left us; finding business in his line unprofitable at LaConner. We regret this. Letter List. - Letters for the following named persons remain uncalled for at the LaConner postoffice.
Saturday, July 15, 1882: Married. - Mr. Oscar RUDENE and Mrs. B. J. CORNELIUS, of this precinct, were united in the bonds of matrimony at Seattle one day last week. We wish them much joy.
Whatcom Notes (From our Special Correspondent) - Whatcom, July 11, 1882
Saturday, July 22, 1882:
Tribute of Respect.
On the Island of Waldron, in the County of San Juan, at a lonesome point extending out into the Canal de Haro, from which may be seen by the American people, the last light of day as it passes over the western horizon, at the point which is washed at its base by the waters which mark the extreme northwestern border of the United States lays in a humble grave the remains of Yve JEFFRET.
Mr. JEFFRET was born in Landwisian, Finistere, France, on the 14th day of February, 1847. He came to this country, the home of his adoption, in the month of April, 1882 [sic], and on the night of March 17th last was murdered by an old hermit, named BROWN. In March last the deceased went to LaConner on business, and while returning home to his family was secretly killed, and the once animated body of a handsome man was brought home a corpse. He was cut down in the vigorous days of his manhood, and his void is felt in the social circle of his contemporaries as an agreeable and pleasant companion, for he was never known to agitate or provoke a quarrel and had a great dread of pistols and knives or inflicting any serious bodily injury. His life as a mariner and fisherman was marked with events, but his trials and vicissitudes are over. He no longer perceives the wind clouds as they form their stratas in the azure sky, nor reefs the sail of his frail bark to battle with the raging storm. All the waters to him are now pacific. The scenes of their disasters amid agitations and turbulent commotions have passed into oblivion. The beautiful sun in its transcend course over a land of justice gives a passing glance and lingers its gilded light on the spot of his eternal rest. To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned, citizens of LaConner, having known Yve JEFFRET, (who was murdered on Orcas Island by BROWN) for the past ten years, would say that we always found him to be a quiet, honest, hard working man: L. L. ANDREWS, Jas. WILLIAMSON, J. & G. GACHES, Jno. P. MCGLINN, J. S. CHURCH, J. A. GILLILAND, John POTTER, Sam CALHOUN, J. F. DWELLEY, B. L. MARTIN, A. SIEGFRED, Jas. GACHES
Administrator's Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of George H. JONES, deceased -
Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of George H. JONES, late of Mount Vernon precinct, in said County; therefore all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please pay the same to me, and all having lawful claims against said estate are requested to likewise present them, duly verified, within one year from the date of this notice, at my place of business in said precinct, or the same will be forever barred.
Dated at Mount Vernon, Whatcom County, W.T., July 22, 1882. Harrison CLOTHIER, Administrator of the estate of George H. JONES, deceased. At Alpha (Ten Mile) on last Thursday, Mr. E. S. WHITTIER was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret McLEOD. Also at Whatcom, on the same day, John H. NESSELROAD to Miss Ettie McPHERSON, daughter of Mr. McPHERSON, president of the Colony. Saturday, July 29, 1882: Born. - At Pleasant Ridge, July 26th, to the wife of Sheriff James O'LOUGHLIN, a son. Died. - We learn that a Mr. McDOWELL, a San Francisco druggist, temporarily visiting relatives and friends on the Sound, was taken rather suddenly ill and died at Oak Harbor this week. He was a brother of Mrs. MORGAN, of Oak Harbor, and his funeral, which was numerously attended, took place there last Thursday, Rev. E. O. TADE officiating. Saturday, August 5, 1882: Dentist STOLL has returned to LaConner and will remain a month or so, during which time he will make occasional trips to neighboring districts.
Letter List. - Letters remain uncalled for at the LaConner postoffice for the following named persons:
Saturday, August 12, 1882:
Fatal Accident.
A logger working in Miller's camp on the Skagit met with a fatal accident last Saturday. He was engaged in sawing logs nearby where others were employed in felling trees, but he neglected to heed the warning, thinking the tree would fall the other way. Suddenly the tree veered and came crashing down killing him instantly. John GUSTAFSON, well known on the river, and who, by the way, recently built and leased the hotel at Mann's Landing, was the unfortunate victim of the above accident. Mr. SANSTROM has been appointed administrator of his estate.
Married. - At Whatcom, W.T., August 5th, Justice A. C. MARSTON, Mr. Edwin VAN VALKENBURG and Miss Annie RIEGAL, both of Fidalgo, this county. Saturday, August 26, 1882:
Administrator's Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of Howard POWELL, deceased
Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Howard POWELL, late of Mount Vernon precinct, in said County; therefore all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please pay the same to me, and all having lawful claims against said estate are requested to likewise present them, duly verified, within one year from the date of this notice, at my place of residence in said precinct, or the same will be forever barred.
Dated at Mount Vernon, Whatcom County, W.T., August 26, 1882. Thomas H. THOMAS, Administrator of the Estate of Howard POWELL, deceased.
Returned.
Mr. J. S. CONNER and his son Herbert returned to LaConner last Friday after some nine months absence. Mr. C.'s health, we are happy to state, is much improved, and he will remain during the harvest, after which he will doubtless return to his family now temporarily residing at Oakland, Cal., where the children are attending school.
Saturday, September 2, 1882:
Administrator's Notice
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the estate of John GUSTAFSON, deceased. Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of John GUSTAFSON, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate, to exhibit same, with necessary vouchers, at his residence at Fir, Whatcom County, W.T., within one year after the first publication of this notice.
Dated at Fir, Whatcom County, W.T., September 2, 1882. Olof SANDSTROM, Administrator of the estate of John GUSTAFSON, deceased.
Letter List. - Letters for the following named persons remain uncalled for at the LaConner postoffice:
A sad and fatal accident occurred in this community last Wednesday in the instant killing by a runaway team of a little 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LINDSAY. The little boy's name was Tommy, a very promising and affectionate child, and was quietly laid away to rest in eternal peace at Pleasant Ridge on last Thursday, the funeral being numerously attended and Rev. B. N. L. DAVIS officiating. Born. - August 26, 1882, to the wife of Mr. John SEIGFRED, of LaConner, a daughter.
Whatcom Notes. Whatcom, August 29, 1882
September 9, 1882: Married. - At the Masonic Hall, Utsalady, Sept. 5, 1882, by Rev. John F. DAMON, Mr. R. KENNITH [sic] and Miss Lizzie C. NOYES, both of Island. The happy couple took passage, on their wedding tour, for up Sound on the str. Welcome. The bridal chamber of the steamer was beautifully decorated in the most artistic style by Mr. POORE, the very gentlemanly and obliging steward of that palatial steamer.
Died. - Sept. 2, 1882, Harrold, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James WILLIAMSON, of LaConner. The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. TAYLOR officiating.
Wanted information as to the relatives of one James BAGLEY, drowned on the Skagit about the 6th of August. Personal effects in the possession of Thomas J. NewLand, of Mount Vernon, W.T.; and has some wages due him. Deceased was a half-breed, whose father formerly lived on the sound, but supposed to be now in California. Address Thos. J. NEWLAND. Saturday, September 16, 1882: Died. - We exceedingly regret to learn of the death of Mrs. G. W. L. ALLEN, the beloved wife of ex-Sheriff ALLEN of this County, which sad event took place on last Monday evening, Sept. 11, 1882. The deceased had for the past few years been in delicate health, but none suspected she would be called away so early in life. The funeral took place at Padilla on Wednesday, Rev. Mr. TAYLOR officiating; and many were the sympathetic tears dropped as the remains were lowered amid the sobbings of a father and seven minor children now bereft of the tender care of a fond mother.
Whatcom Notes. Whatcom, Sept. 10, 1882
Saturday, September 23, 1882: Married. - On September 5th, near Mann's Landing, by Rev. B. F. VAN DEVENTER, Mr. Porter J. PRITCHERD to Miss Ida L. DOBSON. Saturday, September 30, 1882:
Administrator's Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of David STERLING, deceased Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of David STERLING, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within one year after the first publication of this notice, to the said Administrator at his place of business, to wit, Birch Bay, Whatcom County, W.T.
Dated at Birch Bay, Whatcom County, W.T., September 14, 1882. Charles VOGT, Administrator of the Estate of David STERLING, deceased
Summons
In the District Court of Washington Territory, Holding Terms at LaConner in and for Whatcom County. No. 231
Francis POWELL, Plaintiff, vs. Ellen POWELL, Defendant.
Action brought in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner in and for the County of Whatcom, and complaint filed in the County of Whatcom in the office of the Clerk of said District Court. To Ellen POWELL, Defendant: The United States of America send greeting: You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner in and for the County of Whatcom in said Territory, and to answer the complaint filed therein within sixty days after the date of first publication of this summons, or judgment by default will be taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint. The said action is brought to obtain a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony heretofore and now existing between the plaintiff and defendant, and for such other and further relief as to the Court may seem meet in the premises, on the grounds of willful abandonment for more than one year. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer said plaintiff's complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the above complaint. Witness the Hon. R. S. GREENE, Judge of said District Court, and the seal of said Court, this 27th day of September, A.D. 1882. James A. GILLILAND, Clerk Haller & Engle, Attys. for Plaintiff. Married. - At Whatcom, Sept. 20, by Mr. A. C. MARSTON, Justice of the Peace, Mr. Thomas DELAUGHERY and Miss Annie INKS, both of Whatcom County. Saturday, October 7, 1882: Mr. S. B. CROCKETT returned to LaConner this week after several months absence at his farm at Hood River, Oregon. He has a large grain ranch here requiring his attention at this season of the year. While in Portland the other day, we had the pleasure of meeting our former fellow-townsman, Dr. W. H. BOYD, looking well and prosperous. His address is McMinnville, Oregon. Married. - At Whatcom, September 28th, by Justice of the Peace A. MARSTON, Mr. James HOGUE and Mrs. Annie HUNTER, all of Whatcom County. Died. - Oct. 3d, Harry O., aged 3 years and 4 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. TATTERSHALL, temporarily residing at LaConner. The funeral took place last Wednesday, Rev. B. F. VAN DEVENTER officiating. . . .
Whatcom Notes. Whatcom, Oct. 3, 1882
Saturday, October 14, 1882:
Letter List. - Letters for the following named persons remain uncalled for at the LaConner postoffice:
Married. - At Whatcom, October 10th, by Justice of the Peace A. C. MARSTON, Mr. J. W. CADE to Miss A. E. STERNS. Saturday, October 21, 1882: Mr. TILLINGHAST, formerly a resident of the Whitney settlement near LaConner, has returned here from Pennsylvania after a few years' absence, and will relocate permanently among us. Saturday, October 28, 1882:
Drowning of J. S. KELLY.
One of the saddest and at the same time remarkable cases of drowning occurred here this week, removing from our midst forever Joseph S. KELLY, one of our most respected and esteemed citizens. As the steamer Washington was leaving the LaConner wharf on last Monday about noon, Mr. KELLY, as was frequently his custom, concluded to ride on the steamer to his home about three miles distant, taking his boat in tow. It appears he was a little late in making this arrangement and the steamer had pulled out from the wharf when he came alongside and hurriedly jumped aboard with line in hand, which he was about to make fast, when from either the strong current of the tide or slow motion of the steamer his boat sheered out from the steamer's side pulling him overboard headlong into the water.
Before going overboard he took hold of the steamer's fender, but that gave way and in he went. He must have been stunned or lost his presence of mind, for he let go the line and made little or no effort to swim though he was known to be a swimmer. He floated rapidly out into the current, and after some apparent effort sunk out of sight ere a boat could reach him either from the steamer or from the wharf, much to the astonishment and consternation of all present who numbered probably one hundred and fifty persons. Grappling appliances were immediately brought into requisition and dredging kept up till about 8 o'clock in the evening, when the body was recovered close to where he had disappeared. He was buried at Pleasant Ridge Wednesday with Masonic honors, of which order he was an honored member as also of the A.O.U.W., the members of both societies numerously attending the funeral. Mr. KELLY was a native of England, about forty years of age, and leaves a wife and grown up stepson and daughter. He came to the Sound in 1858 and settled on Whidby Island, from which point he moved here about six years ago, and at the time of his sad and unexpected taking off was a renter of one of the Puget Mill Co.'s ranches, with which he has been reasonably successful, and from the proceeds of which together with an A.O.U.W.'s policy of $2,000 he leaves his family in fair circumstances. He was a man of the most friendly and generous impulses, public spirited and industrious, and the void occasioned by his sad demise will long be felt by his numerous friends and associates in this and neighboring districts. Mrs. J. S. KELLY, her son and daughter, extend their sincere thanks for the many kindnesses and sympathies shown them by friends during their recent bereavement. Saturday, November 4, 1882: Letter List. - Letters for the following named persons remain uncalled for at the LaConner Post Office:
A party of prospectors, while coming down the Skykomish, a tributary of the Snohomish river, a few days ago, were capsized and Thomas MACKINTOSH was drowned and the rest of the party had a narrow escape from death. The deceased was a native of Canada, and about 21 years old. Married. - In Seattle, Oct. 29th, by Rev. F. X. PREFONTAINE, Capt. THOS. BRENNAN and Mrs. Ellen McELROY. Luke BURKE left on the Washington on last Wednesday, for Virginia City and will return in the spring, bringing his wife and family with him.
Administrator's Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of Patrick McNAMARA, deceased Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Patrick McNAMARA, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within one year after the first publication of this notice, to the said Administrator at his place of business, to-wit, Mt. Vernon, Whatcom County, W.T.
Dated at Mt. Vernon, Whatcom County, W.T., November 1, 1882. James McNAMARA, Administrator of the Estate of Patrick McNAMARA, deceased Saturday, November 11, 1882: Capt. H. ROEDER, of Whatcom, who has been absent for several months on a visit to his father (now in the declining years of life) at Vermilion, Ohio, returned home last week hale and hearty, and since then has been the recipient of cordial greetings from his numerous friends in this county. He was accompanied from Nebraska by Miss Clara and Rella FOUTS, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. FOUTS, of Whatcom, who have for the past few years been visiting their grandparents and attending school in that State. Saturday, November 18, 1882: "Wooden Wedding." - A numerous party of friends organized a "surprise party" last Wednesday evening and called upon Mr. and Mrs. James GACHES of this town to congratulate that estimable couple on the occurrence of their fifth anniversary of wedded life. ... Died. - Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Jacob S. HINEBAUGH, which sad event took place on Friday morning, Nov. 17, at the residence of his neighbor, Mr. Charles MOORE, a few miles from this town, after a short illness. Mr. HINEBAUGH was one of the pioneers of Puget Sound, and was much esteemed and respected for his quiet and gentlemanly manners. He was a single man, and we are not informed as to his relatives.
Summons
In the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner in and for Whatcom County. No. 235
Victor CHARROIN, Plaintiff, vs. Almira CHARROIN, Defendant Action brought in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner in and for the County of Whatcom, and complaint filed in the County of Whatcom in the office of the Clerk of said District Court. To Almira CHARROIN, Defendant: The United States of America send greeting: You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Washington Territory, holding terms at LaConner in and for the County of Whatcom in said Territory, and to answer the complaint filed therein within sixty days after the date of first publication of this summons, or judgment by default will be taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint. The said action is brought to obtain a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony heretofore and now existing between the plaintiff and defendant, and also an award of the real and personal property possessed by plaintiff and mentioned particularly in said Complaint, and for such other and further relief as to the Court may seem meet in the premises, on the grounds of willful abandonment for more than one year; and that all of said property was acquired by plaintiff's sole exertions and without any assistance whatever from defendant. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer said plaintiff's complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the above complaint. Witness the Hon. R. S. GREENE, Judge of said District Court, and the seal of said Court, this 11th day of November, A.D. 1882. James A. GILLILAND, Clerk Haller & Engle, Attys. for Plaintiff. Saturday, November 25, 1882: Married. - Mr. A. W. ENGLE, of the law firm of Haller & Engle, and for a number of years a resident of this County, was united in matrimony on last Saturday, Nov. 18th, to Miss Alice WARBUSS, only daughter of the late Dr. WARBUSS of Olympia. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's mother at the capital city. The young couple started at once for California via Portland on their wedding tour. On their return they will make their home in Seattle. Our heartiest congratulations accompany them. Saturday, December 2, 1882: "A Crystal Wedding Party" in honor of Sheriff James O'LOUGHLIN and wife, at the residence of Judge DWELLEY, was the chief social event of the week at LaConner. The "happy couple" looked as fair and sparkling as the numerous articles of beautiful glass-ware presented by their friends who called to tender their congratulations. Music and song, together with a "social hop" at the hall in the course of the evening, as also a bountiful supply of refreshments rendered the affair a most joyous one. This little celebration of the 15th anniversary of the marriage of our "High Sheriff" was particularly felicitous from the fact that only a few weeks ago he was re-elected to the office which he so acceptably fills by probably the biggest majority ever accorded a candidate for office in this County. Mr. J. S. O'CONNER left us again this week to return to Oakland, Cal. Saturday, December 9, 1882: Letter List. - Letters for the following named persons remain uncalled for at the LaConner postoffice:
Saturday, December 16, 1882: Mr. J. R. JENKINS and family have removed back to Whatcom from New Castle near Seattle, where they have been for the last two years or more, and have resumed charge of their Whatcom hotel property. Mr. JENKINS has also land on the Nooksack and Whatcom Lake, and hence probably has come to the conclusion that Whatcom County is the place for him. Insane. - Abraham DRANGE of the Upper Nooksack Crossing was this week adjudged insane at a hearing of the Probate Court at LaConner. Mr. DRANGE´s insanity is of rather violent type, but it is hoped not incurable and after a few months treatment at the Asylum will be restored to his normal mental condition. Saturday, December 23, 1882: District Court Proceedings. The District Court for this (Whatcom) County met at LaConner on last Tuesday, Chief Justice GREENE presiding. . . . POWELL vs. POWELL; divorce granted. Saturday, December 30, 1882:
Executor's Notice.
In the Probate Court of Whatcom County. In the matter of the Estate of Wilhelm MARTENS, deceased Notice to Creditors
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Executor of the estate of Wilhelm MARTENS, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate, to exhibit same, with necessary vouchers, at his residence at Chuckanut Stone Quarry, Whatcom County, W.T., within one year after the first publication of this notice.
Dated December 30, 1882. Henry BURFEIND, Executor of the Estate of Wilhelm MARTENS, deceased Benefit Received - The widow of the late J. S. KELLEY has received a check for the $2,000 benefit from the United Workmen Order. This is the first call from the LaConner Lodge to the A.O.U.W. and it has been promptly met and the claim adjusted without the least difficulty. LaConner was favored on Monday, Dec. 18, '82, with quite an acquisition to its population as follows: To the wife of F. D. CLEAVES a son; to the wife of S. T. VALENTINE a daughter; and also to the wife of J. E. DAVIS a daughter. This youthful delegation express themselves highly gratified with the mildness and salubrity of our climate and have signified their intention of locating permanently and "growing up with the country." May they live long and prosper. Died - A little boy, aged 17 months, a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. LAZAR, temporarily residing at LaConner, died here on last Sunday morning, and on Tuesday was taken to Seattle for burial.
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