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LOCAL and PERSONAL Addition*! Local New. on Pag. 6 . Be sure to register' Registration books are open. fin Mr ; F o nk KnaDD his fine new Ford touring car Saturday „**; al ' d M ". T. Tyler and son, Goidon. drove to Lynden Tuesday. Misses Jordan and McMahn went to Bellingham Friduy evening to epend the week-end with friends. Misses Cole visited their brother and family iv Bellingham from rnday until Sunday evening. Miss Agatha Erz of Bellingham was a Lynden visitor the latter part I of last week. Miss Mabel Davidson returned from Bellingham Sunday evening, where she had been visiting friends' Last Thursday a little girl came to live with Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Muueville. Mrs. Frank Knapp was ill aud confined to her home a few days this week. Dr. Mounter had occasion to pre scribe for himself the first of the week —at least he lost his "grippe." T. H. Smith and H. H. Jamieson were transacting business at the county seat on Tuesday. Willis Worthen has sold his ranch in California lor a consider ation of $HOOO. The Kensington Club will meet Friday afternoon, March 14, at the home o_f Mrs. B. V. Mounter. Little Ivan Jamieson who was quite ill the latter part ol the week is better at this time. Miss Jennie Ellenbas left Mon day for v visit with relatives at Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Ed Cifford. of lowa, visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Biddell. for a lew days last week. The Lynden Variety Store has B large and beautiful assortment of Easter cards and Easter novelties on display. Mrs. Ralph DeMotts litis been confined to her home for several days with a severe attack of la grippe. Mrs. Will Daniels went to Bell ingham Saturday for a few days rest and visit at the home of her brother. Mr. A. L. Tromp visited his daughters who are attending the Bellingham Normal, a few days the iirst of the week. The Pythian Sisters are going to give an invitation dance at the Odd Fellows Hall, on Monday evening St. Patricks* Day, March 17. R. Haveman who has the agency for the Ford cur has so far this season disposed of five cars of that make. Mrs. Dan Cloud and children of Bellingham spent a few days in Lynden last week before going to their new home in Montesano. Mrs. D. W. Bender has issued in vitations for a party at her home lomorrow evenin> in honor of her sister, Miss Carspecken, who has bern spending the winter here. B W Loring has been appoint ed deputy county assessor to make assessments of personal property m Lynden. Mr. Loring assumes his duties at once. Volney G. Coster of Goshen was buried m the Lynden Thursday afternoon. Mr. t osier ha,rat.ained the ripe age of seven i,>-nine years. Harry Gale is the new delivery hoy tor the Belliugha.n Herald. tak log the place of *™ ha, taken up other work that re quires all of his time. rhnrles Segar. formerly a black- UrL,:. was buried Mon at Alki since moving away iroi" here. Mr J C. Beach, who was called i.ess of his " loU^; t . h B Jllo ther was when he left. „i„ f.f the wedding Announcements of U* chuv , enl an - afe S£ * Mr t \, c B °Xbuy l le e ma" o" Thursday Mu ;r e & SSLS two future will be Thurßday.The nm following The Country Store, auu SS will be the story ot Sing Sing frtJom,_4* actually tak illustrat.ng wWch_*W" » ImWT- M behind *JJSJ"? n wln be the ex esting and instructive via hlbition. The following; wiU be some of numbers played J uun m %() part of the Lynden be given by the ««gJJ next s Orchestra at WW . Hiir bor ol urday ewnlng. Vi- ,^ fcverJ . Dod y,"; U,Ve: " S Te W p° -'Sorority;" Two su-P, Three Step, • Getting U. • Somebody Else « .. Xwo step Waltz. "Kiss of _ SprtnE .. MWtary . • KWI ,££ Bay:,; Two JS? D BTV»-e Soldier Man. School election passed off quiet ly. Frank Knapp was re-elected Miss Jennie Pfost has been quite ill at her home near Greenwood. For elections other than school registration is necessary. County Engineer C. M. Adams had business in Lyuden last week. Percy Ptolemy spent Sundny in Bellingham. Mrs. O. J. Maneville, who was se rioußly ill the first of the week, is convalescing. F. M. Bloom and J. \V. Tremaiu. Jr. were guests at the Pangbom ranch over night last Thursday. Mr. L. D. and Miss Olive Pang born were dinner guests on Sun dity of Mrs. Mary J. Swim. Miss Crete Topping came up from the Normal Friday to visit at home over Sunday. Whipple's barber shop has been moved to the store room adjoining the Palace Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hathman are occupying apartments in the Worth en house on Front Street. A grand ball at which a splen did 6-pieee orchestra will furnish the music will be given at Pixley's hall next Saturday night. Tonight the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge will give its regular monthly banquet and social. An especially good time is anticipated Dr. E. G. Johnson, an old time resident of Lynden was an over night guest at the Pangborn ranch Thursday of last week. The Deputy County Surveyor with assistants was making surveys preliminary to ditching on the Knti tle, Busßitrd and Worthen ranches last week. Mrs. Mary Higginson returned home from Bellingham a few days ago, where she had been caring for v daughter who was seriously ail ing, but who is at this writing much improved in health. Geo. Rothfuss is clearing a tract of land adjoining the cem etery, preparatory to plowing and seeding it this Spring. Ole Mat son and Fred Ehlers were also en gaged in clearing. Fted Ehlers and Alex. Campbell took advantage of the good sleigh ing and frozen roads following it to haul a number of fine saw-logs to the' Roo-Vaa Leeuwen mill to be sawed to furnish lumber for farm buildings. The machinery at the big new plant of the Lynden Lumber Co. in the east end of town was tried out on Monday and everything was found to be in splendid working order. The plunt starts up on a steady run next Monday aud will give employment to some 4o |i r sons. Mrs. John Otter had the misfort une a few days ago as she was run ning to the mail box, to full and break one or two of the bones of her left hand. As a consequence John has had two or three very strenuous days making bread aud taking care of the baby. Howev er, the tension U much relieved, as Mrs. Otter's broken bones are knit ting and her sister is assisting with the housework. It is understood that Mr. Long appointed city marshal upon the resignation of Mr. Kiug, does not wish to retain the position, and his resignation is expected. This is a aou'-ce of regret to many of our cit izens. John Tebrink and Council man Baxter are said to be appli cants for the place. The mayor has the appointing power, and may name some one at the council meet ing tomorrow night. SPRING MILLINERY OPENING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY March 7 and 8 Miss FOLZ MILLINERY STORE You are cordially invited. THE LYNDEN TRIBUNE. THURSDAY. MARCH C, lilt Will Meurer was on the invalid list the past week. Miss Sarah Westman returned to, h«r home in Bellingham Wednesday. Mr. M. Folz has been somewhat indisposed for several days. L. D. Pangborn was in town Tues day. E F. Kelly Is spending a few days in Seattle. Miss Nellie Collins spent Wed nesday in Bellingham. John Storrey made a business trip to Everson the first of the week The marriage of Miss Pauline Handy aud Mr. Lynn Colby occurs today at Bellingham. Mrs. Poster, of Ferndale, ar rived Wednesday for a visit with her friend, Mrs. Fountain. Among the new pupils in the public Bchools are children from California and Michigan. Mrs. Maud Pym and children, of Bellinglium, came up Wednesday evening for a visit with Mrs. Pym's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Frasi--r Mrs. Thompson of the I.ynden Hume Missionary Society, went to Nooksack Wednesday to address the society at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson visited Mr. and Mrs E. Knapp at Everson between trains LYNDEN DEFT STORE Spring Dry Goods See our showing of Spring Goods. We can show you serges, mixtures, batistes, etc. at prices that you cannot match elsewhere. Some beutiful Silks just received Foulards, IVlessalin.es, Etc. Cheney's Shower Proof Foulards, plain colors and figures, the yard, SI.OO Messalines - VOC, OOC, si.oo All Wool 36 inch Serges at Sixty Cents. Below we quote a few of our Every Day prices on Groceries add Feed: D. G. Sugar, 20 lbs. $1.00 Centennial Best Hour 2.40 Graham Flour, 10 lb. sack 30 Corn Meal, 10 lb. sack .25 Columbia Oats or Wheat, pkg. .25 Egg-O-See Corn Flakes, doz. .90 Ralston Bran, pkg. .15 Beans, Small white, 17 lbs. 1.00 Cream of Wheat, 3 pkgs. .50 Grape Nuts, 2 pkgs. .25 Eagle Milk, 3 cans .50 — We have just received a carload of Sulphate and Muriate of Potash — LYNDEN DEPARTMENT STORE A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank lruhoff February 11. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Jackson has been quite ill but is now on the road to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell's baby has been quite §iek with pneumonia but a change lor the better is now noted Miss Lizzie Schuyleman has been absent from school several days, suf fering with an attack of pneumonia The son of Mr. and Mrs. Meenk Sr. has been sick but is improving under the care of Dr. Wood. The members of the Yoeman or der are planning a social to be gi ven in the near future. M-. and Mrs. Dale Htlleat re turned a few days ago from Seattle where they had been for several weeks. Mr. Huleat was quite ill with pneumonia while away. The next meeting of the W. C. T. I', will be at the home of M"s. J. o. Buisard, Thursday, March 13 The Willard memorial last week whk highly successful mid very interest ing. Lyndenw. c. T. v. shows ■ healthy growth, having three new members, and tiu already enrolled. An exhibition of unusual interest to school children will be given at the Electric Theatre next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when origi nal pictures of the Panama Canal will be given. A lecture on the en GROCERIES AND FEED "THE STORE OF GREAT VALUES" LYNDEN DEPT STORE Soap, Crystal White, Bob White or Sunny Monday, 26 bars 1.00 Lye, 4 cans .25 Salt, fine Dairy, 50 lb. sack .50 Mince Meat, 3 pkgs. .25 Cottolene, 10 lb. pails 135 Pure Lard, 10 lb. pails 135 Vegetole, (same as Cottosuet) 10 lb. pails 1.15 Corn, 3 cans -25 Tomatoes, 3 cans .25 nal will accompany the views, and will be of great interest to all who attend. The school children of the country districts are especially in vited. The admission will be only lv cents. SCHOOL NOTES The Patrons Association met Tues day night. By request. Mrs. Mount er repealed her talk on ' Corporal ; Punishment", given at a previous i meeting. Discussion centered chief ly about the new building. The debate with Mount Vernon | lust Friday, which debate was the | third of the Slate series resulted lin a two 10 oue decision in favor of Lynden. The question discuss ed was: Resolved; That This State Should Continue the Policy of Building State Kouds and Perman ent Highways With Increasing Ap propriations Therefor. The Lyu i den debaters were Miss Edna Mc [Kiunon and Mr. John Breckenridge I who supported the negutive side lOf, the question. It will be noticed i that Lynden has now won on both sides of the same question. Supt. I Poplin, of Anacortes; Mr. Trumble lof the engineering department of the University of Washington and , i'rof. Bevers of the Bellingham Nor- I mal acted as judges. There are now three schools left [in the Western division of the state: LYNDEN DEFT STORE Bon Ton and Royal Worcester Corsets Have been the World's Standard for more than 50 years. Our sales on these World famous Corsets is increasing from month to month, and from year to year. Last month we sold nearly three times as many Bon Ton and Royal Worcester Corsets as we did in the corresponding month last year. There's a Reason Royal Worcester Corsets, at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3. Bon Ton Corsets $3.00 and $3.50 Millinery Our initial shipment of Spring Millinery has arrived, and our Millinery Department is the busiest section in the store.We shall be glad to have you look over the large stock of Hats of various late designs and styles. Everett, Kent and Lvnden. One of these schools will draw B blank and will meet the winner of the next debate which is to be held within the next month to determine the State Championship of this division. Those who went to Mount Vernon to hear the debate were: MLss Drum; Orel Jackman; Howard Wortheu; John Wolf and Prof. P. A. Wright. Preparations for spring athletics are in full swing. In second group of the county series, Friday evening. Van Wye* ! won from Elbonita and Northwood received the decision at Gletidale. j The question for second group 'schools is: "Resolved, That the President of the United States Should Be Elected For Six Years and should Be Ineligible For Re election." The winner in both cases argued lor the negative. Miss Brunson of Sunrise and Mess/s Fisher and Bender acted as judges in the Northwood debute. North wood and Van Wyck will meet at *OflM future date to settle the cham pionship of group two. Howard Wortlien was sent to the Mount Vernon debate by the Boys Literary Society, in consideration of the fact that he won second place in the Junior Oratorical Con test. A postponed meeting of the Boys Literary Society was held Monday evening. An interesting program and debate were rendered. LYNDEN DEFT STORE Cascade Cream, 4 cans .25 Baking Powder 1 lb. Cleveland's .40 Soda, (A. & H.) 4 pkgs. .25 Prunes, large, fancy, 12 lbs. 1.00 Copenhagen Snuff, 6 pkgs. .25 Bird Seed, 3 pkgs. .25 Bran, per ton 23.00 Shorts, per ton 25.00 Oil Meal Cake, 100 lb. sack 2.25 Proteina, 100 lb. sack 2.25 Whole Corn, 100 lb. sack 1.45 page three