Mrs. A. C. BOND was the fortunate winner of the album which was given by Messrs. CLARK & FOX, the druggists. A number has been given to each purchaser for the past month, and on Saturday night duplicate numbers were put in a hat, and the first to come out proved to be No. 87, the lucky possessor being Mrs. BOND.

License to wed has been issued to James H. HAZELTON of Blaine and Miss Mary Ann FRANKLIN of Whatcom and J. W. LEGGETT and Miss Mary E. GRANFIELD? of West Ferndale.

    The following arraignment of the girls is from a neighboring exchange, and we trust is not applicable to the girls of our city:
--Girls, did you ever think of it, that boys have more self- respect than those of your sex? There is not a young man of any respectability that would be seen walking up and down the streets with a drunken girl. You might search our streets with a fine tooth comb and not find a young man who would lock arms with a young lady who was puffing a cigar or spitting tobacco juice around on the sidewalk. Girls have no hesitancy in accepting the company of the two latter characters, and too many of them are only too anxious to accept the company or heart of anything that wears pants. Society will become refined when girls will demand of boys who wish to pay them attention the same purity of character that boys now demand of girls. Over the head of the young ladies of the land hang the possibilities of the greatest moral reform that ever swept over this country of ours. Will they rise up equal to the emergency?
     Say, young man, there is one thing you cannot do. You can't make a success in life unless you work. Better men than you have tried it and failed. You can't loaf around street corners and saloons, smoke cigars, tell foul stories, drink whiskey, and sponge on someone else without making a failure of life. You must learn a trade or get into some honest business. If you don't you will make a chronic loafer, despised by all, producing nothing-- simply making yourself a burden on your parents or the state. There is no place in the world for loafers. The ripe fruit is all at the top of the tree. You must climb to get it. If you wait for it to fall at your feet you will jump up and pluck it all. Move. Do something, no matter how small. It will be a starter. Help yourself and others will help you. There is no royal path to success. Toil, grit, endurance--these are the requisits. Wake up and see what you can do. We don't claim that these suggestions are original but they are just as good now as they were when they were new.

Laura Bell HARVEY, nee LINDSEY, was born in Franklin County, Iowa, May 6, 1866. She came to Blaine with her parents in 1872, was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1874 under, the ministry of Rev. J. N. DENNISON. As long as circumstances and health would permit she was active in church work. She was married to Mr. George HARVEY in 1889. She departed this life December 31, 1892. For a number of months the dread disease, consumption, was fastening itself upon her system. She suffered much, but bore it all with Christian patience. Though stricken so early in life she did not complain. In the last hours her faith did not fail her. Spoke to her friends of her departure and asked them to meet her in heaven.

E. A. WADHAMS, who has leased the WALLER property at Point Roberts, has commenced the erection of his cannery. The institution will be one of the largest canneries on the Sound, and will combine cold storage with the putting up of fish. It is Mr. WADHAMS intention to build a sufficient amount of wharfage for the business of a large concern, and with the settlement of his help about the institution it will be quite an affair.

Mrs. Frank WILLIAMS presented her husband with a fine girl Tuesday evening. Frank has our congratulations.

Oscar GARD, the cousin of the late Martin WARE, has arrived from the east for the purpose of settling up the estate.

T. G. NEWMAN, the new county attorney, has been to Iowa settling up the business affairs of his recently deceased father.

Miss May DAVID of Chicago, who has been visiting the family of her brother here for the past three months, departed on Sunday for Spokane and from thence to Portland, San Francisco, Los Angles and various other points on her trip eastward.

E. N. GRAY, who recently came here to assume charge of the Postal Telegraph office, left with his family on Wednesday for San Diego, California, having secured a position there much more to his advantage. He will be succeeded at the Blaine office by Tom PAYNE.

Material has arrived for the enlargement of the DRYSDALE cannery. A. NELSON has a contract to supply 800 trap sticks for use during the coming season.

The International mill is moving their logging camp from Drayton to Birch point. This is rendered necessary to keep up the supply of logs.

Sunday evening Prof. C. WHITE, a spirit medium, was at Kingsley's Hall to give a lecture and a public test. Only some 30 or 40 persons were present, and it was pronounced a very tame affair.

John DAHL has been appointed as special administrator for the estate of Martin WARE. He has filed a bond of surety, taken an inventory of the property, and been placed in charge of deceased's affairs by the coroner, pending further orders of the court.

Class No. 7, of the M. E. Sabbath school Miss Gertie CHENEY teacher, gave their instructor a fine New Years gift.

George B. JOHNSTON, superintendent of the New Whatcom schools was granted a life diploma at Tacoma last week, which makes five of these valuable documents now held in this county, by W. J. HUGHES, of Fairhaven; J. W. TANNER, of Blaine; Harry PATTISON, J. M. HITT and George B. JOHNSTON. These certificates allow the holder to teach anywhere in the state, as long as the holder may live. There are three of the old territorial life certificate now in the state which are held by Miss COUPE and J. R. BEADLEY [BRADLEY], of Whatcom; and H. J. SWAN [SWIM], of Lynden.

Last Wednesday night parties entered the room of Ben WELCHER and took therefrom his trunk and clothing. The trunk was afterwards found on the bay shore rifled of nearly all of its contents. What makes the curious part of it is the fact that Mr. WELCHER was sleeping in the room at the time the trunk was removed. A fine gold watch and chain, $365 in money and various other articles of value were taken from the trunk. The same night the bath house of Donald ROSS was entered and something over 100 towels taken therefrom. Most of the towels are marked with the characters "87." There is no clue to the robbers, but Marshal OVERMAN is using all efforts to capture them, and it is to be hoped he will succeed. If vigilance will accomplish their capture they will not long remain at large.

Miss Lizzie VANDERVENE has gone to visit her brother at Buckley, Wash.

F. L. BARTLETT of Portland was a visitor at Blaine Monday.

The funeral of the little child of Rev. H. L. BROWN was held Wednesday afternoon. The exercises were conducted by the Rev. F. W. LOY. Mrs. BROWN is quite ill. Deep sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. BROWN in their affliction.

Jas. DWYER of New Westminster, B. C., was a caller at our office last week.

Miss Stella POWER is here from Seattle spending the holidays with her family and friends.

Mrs. John ELWOOD left on Thursday for San Francisco to be absent three or four months.

W. R. MOULTRY, secretary of the Whatcom county shingle association is in town.

Friday, January 13, 1893:

A sixteen foot coal vein has been discovered in Whatcom county.

Whatcom county has 41 shingle mills, running over 110 blocks.

New Whatcom has decided by a vote of 678 to 209, to purchase the CORNWALL Water Works system at a cost of $250,000.

A fire at Sumas last Friday originated from sparks from a Northern Pacific engine, destroyed the LAMBERT building and another adjoining. Loss, $1,000; no insurance.

Upon petition of Oscar GUARD and other parties interested in the estate of Martin WARE, E. R. JENNINGS of Whatcom was made administrator of deceased's effects, and will immediately proceed to close of his affairs. Mr. GARD (sic) will return to Tacoma at once, where he has a lucrative position with the street motor line.

The North Star Band and Opera House company held their annual election on Thursday the 5th. The following officers were elected:
P. I. EARLY, president; A. RUNGE, vice-president; H. E. THOMAS, secretary; Willie McDONALD, treasurer; E. A. ROBERTS, janitor.

Mrs. E. W. OVERMAN, wife of our marshal, visiting at Cedar Falls, Iowa, for some time past, is just recovering from a six weeks illness having been afflicted with malarial fever.

H. B. POTTER, the undertaker, has been confined to his residence during the past two weeks by an attack of lagrippe. He is now about.

Tom PAYNE, who has recently been placed in charge of the Postal Telegraph office here, has renovated and rearranged the premises in pleasant shape.

A. BURNLEY is progressing rapidly with his new laundry on H street.

Last Friday night a public installation was held at the Masonic hall by Deborah lodge No. 50 D. of R. A. A large number of invited guests were in attendance. Luncheon was served at the conclusion of the ceremonies. Following is a list of the officers installed:

Mrs. PERRY, sister of Mrs. BEARDSLEY returned to her home in California Tuesday.

Captain TARTE of the steamer Seattle is the happiest man on the Spit, since this (Monday) morning. He says he had rather it had been a boy, but since it is a girl he won't kick and has already sent for prices on nursing bottles.

The city has secured the premises, formerly occupied by Martin WARE on Washington avenue as a flour and feed store, for the purpose of a hose house.

Friday, January 20, 1893:

The Blaine Social club was organized last week with the following officers:
President, L. W. DAVID; vice-president, William SUNDERBRUCH; secretary and treasurer, G. M. ROBERTS; executive committee, J. P. STUART, T. A. KENNEDY, R. M. TAYLOR, J. M. GORE and G. A. GEIGER.
It is the purpose of the club to inaugurate a series of fortnightly dances, the second of which will take place at the opera house on the 27th.

Chas. A McLENNAN, deputy collector of customs, is moving from his residence on Harrison avenue to E street. It will be nearer his office and will be much more convenient in many ways.

J. B. SLOAN is now clearing away his lots on the CAIN's original townsite on Fourth street, preparatory to erecting a residence. It is his intention to put up a good house thereon early in the spring.

John BURNLEY is progressing rapidly with his new laundry on H street, and expects to have it in operation in the course of a couple of weeks. He will have his residence detached from the wash house, and will have much more convenient and commodious quarters than at present.

Saturday afternoon last the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Blaine National bank was held and the same old board of officials elected. The following are the officials:
H. W. WHEELER, president; James BARNES, vice president; E. R. WHEELER, cashier; D. S. MILLER, Byron N. KINGSLEY, E. R. WHEELER, Jas. BARNES and H. W. WHEELER, directors.

Documents were signed last week which makes James M. HOLLAND of Seattle the owner of the Lindsey block, sitting on the corner of Washington avenue and Martin street. The sum named in the conveyance is $20,000. This is one of the finest pieces of rental property in the city, being built of brick and in every way central and convenient. Mr. HOLLAND is to be congratulated on coming into possession of this fine piece of real estate, and it can but prove a remunerative investment. Mr. HOLLAND, as is shown by this investment, has an abiding faith in the future prosperity of Blaine.

Sunday evening, as Dan D. LEWIS was passing along Washington avenue near the residence of Dr. REEVES he was surprised at the sudden appearance of a big burly fellow in front of him armed with a club, who made a swift move to assault him. Mr. L. dodged the blow and started for the road when the would be foot pad disappeared. It is high time a rounding up was made of the subjects who now seem to infest our city. Unless some action is taken it is only a question of a short time when they become more bold, and the loss of property and perhaps lives will occur.

Messrs. PERLEY Bros. have received their new steam drag saw, and Mr. PHILLIPS was engaged Wednesday in hauling it to the mill. It was made in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is quite an affair. Work on the new mill will now be completed and soon we will have another new mill in operation.

The case of petty larceny against Alf. HAZELTINE, was called before Judge ADAMS Thursday morning, but as the complaining witness failed to make a case there was no alternative but to discharge the case on payment of costs amounting to something over $11.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., Jan. 18th, 1893:

The mill of Messrs. DAVIES & HUNTER is receiving thorough overhauling and in the course of a fortnight will again be in operation.

C. A. LOOMIS, the popular merchant, has recently embellished his place of business with a large sign. It is quite an addition to his store front.

The Blaine Shingle Mill company's mill at Dakota creek is now running full line and turning out a superior quality of shingles.

Point Roberts now represents an unusual degree of activity. With the preparations for the new cannery many men are given employment, and the point will soon be a hive of industry. The new cannery will be quite extensive in its appointments and will no doubt be an important factor in the salmon pack in this section.

Henry HARPER of Hall's Prairie was a Journal office caller Monday.

Burton GLENWOOD of New Westminster was in the International city Tuesday.

Paul WALTON, has bought the skating rink of Chas. MERRITT, and will move the same to Everett.

As will be seen by reference to the Blaine city council proceedings, an ordinance to license the sale of liquor has been introduced.

Friday, January 27, 1893:

Judge HILL and Jerry NETERER of Whatcom, as will be seen by their professional card, have formed a co-partnership at Whatcom for the practice of law. With two such disciples of Blackstone working together fame and shekles should come early. Success to the new firm.

County Auditor COLDIER has issued a marriage license to John HOPE and Mrs. Jane WILLIAMS, both of West Ferndale.

A fire broke out Saturday night at 11 o'clock under HALLER's warehouse at Edison, and quickly spread to SMITH's warehouse. The LOOMIS drug store, adjoining, caught next. There is no fire department there. The water comes two miles in pump logs, and at very low pressure, and worthless in case of fire. The flames jumped across McTaggart avenue, caught DOZER's large store, the post office and warehouse, and JOUAK's harness store. CAIN's hotel, office and bar caught next. The entire city buildings were consumed. Insurance very light; loss about $25,000.

Monday last Justice ADAMS, acting as ex-officio deputy coroner of the county, forwarded to the relatives of Ed JACOBSON, who met his death in the International hotel fire, a trunk containing his effects. The trunk was consigned to No. 29 Abbott Court, Chicago, Ill. Some little delay was made necessary in closing up of the estate as power of attorney from two of the sisters who reside in Sweden was necessary. The value of his effects, after a final settlement, was something upward of $150.

Will SMITH is putting up a new house on Blaine avenue. It will soon be ready for occupancy.

A. MANSFIELD of New Whatcom has asked the city for issuance of duplicates of the city and town of Blaine warrants stolen from his safe in September last.

Semiahmoo now presents a lively appearance with the arrangement of timbers and scows to put in the new cannery and cold storage plant at Point Roberts. The scows for the pile drivers and being made at Semiahmoo, and at Point Roberts a crew are (sic) at work getting out the timbers for piles, etc. A part of the machinery for the new enterprise has already arrived. Mr. WADHAM's move will make business lively at the Point.

D. R. GOTT, with his assistants, was busy Monday in moving the boiler and engine of the old STOOPS' shingle mill to the cars for transportation to Whatcom, where it is to be used by B. W. MILLER in the operation of brick yard machinery.

Material for hand painting in oil and water can be found in good assortment at ROBERTS Bros.

Frank MacKENZIE was arrested Monday night on a warrant sworn out by L. A. WALDO, charging assault. He was lodged in the city prison over night and in the morning brought before Justice ADAMS, who assessed a fine of $10 and costs, amounting to $23, against him, in default of which he will spend eight days in the county jail.

When in Whatcom call at GILES & MEYER's Oyster Parlor, on the Holly street viaduct, if you happen to want lunch at any time, day or night.

Thursday next, Feb. 2nd, Miss N. A. THOMPSON will place on exhibition at the store of Messrs. ROBERTS Bros. her entire collection of paintings, to which inspection is invited. They are gems of art, and will repay a visit from those interested.

Joe HALL has accepted a position in the shingle mill of Messrs HUTCHUF & SMITH of Ferndale, and will enter upon his duties this week.

The Nooksack river was frozen over Thursday night for the second time this season.

M. V. WICKERSHAM passed through on the train from Surrey Center, B. C. to his home in Seattle Sunday.

The following program was rendered at the opera house last Saturday night by the Blaine Blue Ribbon club:

Brother CALLVERT, late of the Lynden Pioneer Press, has assumed the business management of the Argosy at Whatcom. The field is large and he may fill it to the satisfaction of both his friends and himself.

Friday, February 3, 1893:

J. M. HOLLAND who recently purchased the Lindsey building, corner of Martin street and Washington avenue, was up from Seattle Saturday, and on Sunday passed on to New Westminster, where he has large holdings of the same nature. Mr. HOLLAND speaks very sanguinely of the future of Blaine. He will return here the last of the week.

Frank McKENZIE has been released from jail.

Monday night was one of the coldest that has been experienced in Blaine for many a year, the thermometer showing five degrees below zero.

E. R. JENNINGS of Whatcom, administrator for the estate of Martin WARE, has given notice to file all claims with him within one year.

License to wed was issued Saturday to William H. ROGERS and Miss Maggie BIGLIN, both of Fairhaven, and to Stephen DARNELL and Miss Lizzie LEWIS, of Blue Canyon.

The following program was rendered at the Blue Ribbon club meeting at the opera house last Saturday night:

Friday, February 10, 1893:

Three new shingle mills started up at West Ferndale during the week. HUTCHCRAFT & SMITH, ELLIS, SMITH & GRIFFIN and J. B. HATEN's mills all have good orders ahead and will probably push right along.

Messrs. SEELY Bros. are selling 40 pounds of dried peaches for $1. They have a large consignment and wish to close them out.

John BURNLY, the laundry man has moved into his new building on H street, and now has everything in good working order. His new quarters are a vast improvement on those vacated, being much more convenient and in many ways better adapted to his business.

List of Letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., Feb. 8th, 1893:

The family of M. A. BARRICLOW has been augmented by the addition of a daughter. Saturday last was the date of the event.

Will R. PETTIBONE has an addition to his family in the way of an infant daughter. The happy event occurred Friday Feb. 10th. Dr. W. A. KING was the attendant physician.

MARRIED - February 8th, 1893, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. John A. CAMERON of Langley, B. C., and Miss Mary ECKFORD of Blaine, Wash. Mr. CAMERON is a thrifty and prosperous rancher of Langley, and is fortunate in securing so excellent a young lady for his rancheress. Success attend them.

Wednesday last Gus BRUNS of Birch Bay killed a grey eagle, which measured 7 1/2 feet from tip to tip of the wing. It is a mammoth bird and affords a fine opportunity for the taxidermists skill.

Friday, February 17, 1893:

Thomas A. HUNTER of Union city, Pa., father of Fred and Al HUNTER of this city is expected soon. He comes west to look the ground over with a view of locating.

Friday night a sleighing party attended an oyster supper at the residence of M. A. UPSON. Nearly 30 people participated and a pleasant evening was had.

Mr. BEHME of Custer was a visitor at Blaine last week. He has his engine ready for business again, and will have his mill in operation early in March.

Thursday morning last there passed away at St. Luke's hospital, Seattle, Miss Maggie THOMPSON, who was well known in Blaine. The cause of her demise was consumption. Miss THOMPSON was for upward of a year a member of Chas. PERELY's family, and left here in October last. She was endeared to many here by reason of her quiet and unassuming ways and was the sole support of a younger sister, the parents being both dead. She came here from Minnesota some two years ago.

A. J. JOHNSON, aged 28, is ill with typhoid pneumonia at his boarding house on E street. At last accounts he was some better.

March 4th an election will be held in this city to determine on the question of making a tender of the unoccupied school house on the WARREN addition to the state for the use of a state normal school. The proposition should, and undoubtedly will, be carried by a large majority. It would be of great advantage to Blaine to have the institution located here, and if the proper interest be manifested there is every reason to believe the commission appointed to locate will look favorably on our city.

The banks of British Columbia will hereafter discount American silver 20 per cent.

Chester BROWN of Sumas was in Blaine the first of the week.

John McMILLIN postmaster at Cloverdale, B. C., was in town Monday.

Leonard PRESCOTT of Whatcom was in town on Saturday on legal business.

E. D. BROWN of Saginaw, Mich., a brother of Station Agent BROWN, of the Great Northern, is in the city on a visit.

Frank CARLYSLE of Everett has made an engagement to accept a responsible position in the new shingle mill of Messrs. PERLEY Bros.

Friday, February 24, 1893:

J. W. MOUNCE is suffering from a broken collar bone, brought about by a fall. He is being attended by Dr. W. A. KING.

Henry C. RICHARDSON, at one time a member of the BUTLER & RICHARDSON logging firm at Drayton, was in town this week. Mr. RICHARDSON is at present assessor for the county of Okanogan.

The creations of a school district at Point Roberts is being agitated.

Vic PAUL we learn, is about to ship again to Alaska, this time on a seiing (sic) trip. He will sign at Victoria.

Horace BREWSTER of Point Roberts was in town the first of the week.

W. PASSAGE of New Westminster was visiting his son, Ray, this week.

Geo. ROOT, who has been suffering from an attack of lagrippe, is once more about.

The Presbyterian church, needing more room for their congregation, have leased the Baptist church building for six months.

William HAMLEY has moved his furniture to Everett, where he has secured a lucrative position at his trade.

Noble and Joe PENDERGAST, with their mother, have removed from? New Westminster, B. C., to Blaine, bringing their household effects with them. We are told they have a timber cutting contract.

Friday, March 3, 1893:

C. W. HOMOYER, the baker, is moving his present quarters on Washington avenue 30 feet to the rear, and will erect a new frame front, which will be an ornament to the avenue. It is to be 25 x 30 feet in dimension, with two large doors in the centre and a side door for the up stairs entrance. Ornamentation with stained glass will be used and the plan of architecture is agreeable and harmonious. D. R. GOTT is in charge of the moving of the old building to the rear. Peter NIELSON is to be the constructor. May this enlargement of facilities bring to Mr. HOMOYER an increase of patronage is the wish of his many friends.

The DAVIES & HUNTER mill is now full blast, and 17 men are at present employed. The mill has recently been placed in charge of Albert L. HUNTER of Union city, Pa., and a very superior article of shingle is being put out.

On the 22d of January at the home of the bride's parents in Indianapolis, Mr. Abe GREENBURG was married to Miss Ray JACOBS. The wedding was a fashionable event, and upon its conclusion the happy couple departed for New York on a visit to the parents of the groom, whom he had not seen in 13 years. The bridegroom is a well known clothing merchant of New Whatcom, one of the GREENBURG Bros., and, while his friends are taken by surprise by his new departure, will congratulate him upon securing the lady of his choice.
-Whatcom Reveille.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., March 1st, 1893:
DORLEY, John; GARRISON, F. E.; GRADIN, Nils; PORTER, Jas.; REIR, Joseph L.; RICE, Thomas; STOLTENBURG, H.; THOMAS, Alfred; TENSIN, N. C.; WALTER, Wilh. (3).

Wallace ROOT, employed as a filer in the DAVIES & HUNTER mill, had the misfortune, Thursday of last week, to fall through a hole in the floor at the mill and fractured some of the bones of the left foot. At last accounts he was progressing nicely and will soon be about again.

Columbian postage stamps are now on sale at the Blaine postoffice.

H. B. KIRBY of Semiahmoo left on Monday for Seattle.

S. E. LARRABEE of Montana is visiting his brother, C. X. LARRABEE, at Whatcom.

James KUPPENBURG, with his nephews, took the train for Michigan Thursday morning, where they will in future reside.

Miss Clara HOGELIN of Panora, Ia., is visiting the ROBERT's family. Miss HOGELIN is a graduate of the Chicago college of vocal and instrumental music. She has been offered a position in the First Presbyterian church of Tacoma.

Friday, March 10, 1893:

Mrs. S. LAMPHIER of Lander's Landing, B. C. died at 10 a. m. on Sunday last from an internal abscess. The lady was 42 years old at the time of her demise, and leaves a mourning husband and family. The remains were interred at the Blaine cemetery Monday last, Rev. F. W. LOY, of the M. E. church, officiating. Mr. LAMPHIER was the owner and proprietor of the old Blaine hotel at the corner of Washington avenue and E street some six years ago. He was succeeded in the hotel by A. B. TAYLOR. It was the request of Mrs. L. that her remains be buried here.

C. W. HOMOYER is progressing finely with the new front to his Washington avenue property, and will soon have an edifice that will be a credit to the locality in which it is located. The new premises are now well under cover and begins to assume proportions, giving one a fair idea of its appearance upon completion. A plan of the front shows several windows and a goodly array of stained glass surrounding them, in general appearance making a structure harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Last Monday two persons, giving the names of James BURKLEY and James THOMPSON, were apprehended under the vagrancy ordinance and on examination were assessed $10 and costs each. Marshal GORE has been utilizing their services on street work for the past week and they have proven to be quite efficient workers.

O. P. CARVER has been appointed postmaster at Semiahmoo, vice P. JONES, resigned. The office has also been removed to the business premises of Mr. CARVER.

The family of M. A. BARRICLOW have removed from Washington avenue to the upper end of Fourth street.

C. A. LOOMIS has taken the premises on Martin street at one time occupied by the Senate, and will use the same to store his surplus furniture and housekeeping stock in.

The International Shingle mill is now taxed to its utmost capacity to keep pace with orders on hand. They are turning out a good quality of shingle which gives the best of satisfaction.

The family of C. A. LOOMIS have removed from Garfield avenue to the premises on Martin street adjoining Mr. LOOMIS' place of business. This will prove a most convenient change and is much more desirable.

Messrs. TRAVIS & SALVADOR have recently treated their premise on Washington avenue to a new coat of paint, papered the interior and otherwise improved the general appearance of their store, and are now "in the swim" to supply all with goods in the line of groceries and provisions which cannot fail to give satisfaction.

Messrs. PERLEY Bros'. mill has been placed in operation and works to perfection. These gentlemen have perhaps one of the finest mill plants on the Sound.

C. M. GREGORY, salesman for J. A. FOLGER & Co., of San Francisco, was in town this week.

T. M. FISHER, an attache of the Port Townsend customs house, was in town Monday on business.

J. C. THRALL of Toronto, Can., was a caller at the Journal sanctom Saturday. Monday he started on a return trip to his home.

Mrs. CARLYSLE, wife of Frank CARLYSLE, who has charge of PERELY Bros. mill, joined her husband here Saturday. She has been sojourning at Port Angeles, Wash.

The condition of Mr. James BARNES, the postmaster, who has been ill for the past fortnight, remains much the same, though at the present writing the prospects are favorable for his recovery.

A neat and clean shave can be had at Frank WILLIAMS' on Martin street.

Saturday at a special election in the school district of Blaine to vote on the proposition of tendering the brick school house on the WARREN addition to the state for the use of the Whatcom county normal school recently authorized by the legislature the ballots cast tallied up 102 in favor and none opposed. This result demonstrates a unanimity on the proposition to donate the property, and now is some of the public spirited Blainites will manifest the same amount of zeal that is shown by some of our neighboring cities we can secure the prize.

Howard ELLIS was run over by a large wagon Saturday afternoon. The wheel struck the right shoulder, but owing to the lad's presence of mind he sustained no serious injuries.

Inspector of Customs R. EVANS arrived Sunday last to officiate in the customs service here in the absence of Deputy Collector McLENNAN, who has a week's absence to visit Orcas island, where he has landed interests.

The family of Mr. EVANS, residing three miles east of Blaine, have been blessed with the advent of a 10-pound girl. Dr. W. A. KING was present on the occasion. Mother and babe are coming along finely.

The postoffice at Reader, Whatcom county, has been discontinued. Mail goes to Everson.

At the regular meeting of the Ladies aid society of the M. E. church Friday afternoon of last week the following officers were elected for the coming six months.
President, Mrs. P. FOSTER; first vice-president, Mrs. KINGSLEY; second vice-president, Mrs. RAMAGE; secretary, Mrs. LOY; treasurer, Mrs. BURNETT.

Friday, March 17, 1893:

The residence of C. D. HILTON, four miles east of Blaine, was destroyed by fire last Monday night, together with its contents. The loss is a sad blow to Mr. HILTON, as he had no insurance and all he possessed burned.

J. D. STAGE, an attache of the DAVIES & HUNTER shingle mill, was made the happy father of a bouncing boy last Monday morning.

George RANDALL, employed at the PERLEY Bros. shingle mill, had the misfortune to drop a stick of timber on his foot at the mill Monday, and thereby received injuries which will temporarily confine him to his home.

On December 15th A. Wayne ALEXANDER and Jesse MERRILL left here in a small open boat for Mud bay. Nothing has been heard from either, until Saturday last the sheriff at Ladner's Landing telegraphed that ALEXANDER's body had been found on the shore of Boundary bay. ALEXANDER was 21 years of age, and has a mother living at Grinnell, Ia., who has been notified. The body was in a badly decomposed state, but was identified by means of a bunch of keys and certain papers in the pockets of his clothing. What has been the fate of his companion is still unknown. The remains were interred at Ladner's Landing on Sunday last.

The Odd Fellows Mutual Aid and Accident Insurance company of Piqua, O., have made W. J. GILLESPIE of this city their agent.

Report is current that Charley HUNT, who is now in New Westminster, B. C., has fallen heir to quite an inheritance in England.

Mrs. E. L. MARSH, daughter of J. BARNES, is in the city visiting her parents.

Mrs. John ELWOOD has returned to Whatcom from a visit to relatives in California.

A brother of C. C. OSIER and his son are here on a visit. Mr. OSIER is a resident of Sheboygan, Mich.

The shingle mill of Messrs. PERLEY Bros. on Miller's wharf has now been placed in successful operation and the workings of the machinery will satisfy the most exacting. They certainly have a fine plant, and everything is new and modern. Frank CARLYSLE has been placed in charge of the mechanical portion of the mill.

John BURR, a British Columbia log camp manager, was in town Monday on a business trip.

Abe GREENBURG, of the firm GREENBURG Bros., New Whatcom, is in the city visiting his cousins, Messrs. HACKMAN Bros.

At the jewelry store of L. W. DAVID, on Washington avenue, can be seen a fine deer head, a specimen of the taxidermieal (sic) skill of Capt. D. P. GREELY. The deer was killed not long since by John ROPER, and must have been a noble animal.

Last Sunday morning there was born to the wife of our esteemed contemporary E. C. WILLSON, a son.

The home of D. B. LEWIS, three miles from Custer, was burned down Friday last. The fire was supposed to have originated from a defective flue. The wind being high, and no assistance being handy, nothing could be done. The building was insured for $800.

C. W. HOMOYER's new structure on Washington avenue is rapidly approaching completion. He already has the front in, Mr. LAMAR is doing the painting, the stained glass being placed in position, plasterers are about ready to begin, and another week will see it partially ready for occupancy.

John BURNLEY is erecting a new fence around his premises on H street and otherwise beautifying the yard.

Miss Marion MOORE of Whatcom a sister of Mrs. A. M. BIGGS, principal of the Blaine public schools, was in Blaine on a visit early in the week.

Chas. BROACH left on the train Thursday going south. He has an order to purchase telegraph poles for the new Port Townsend Southern railroad.

Rev. Levin JOHNSON is again in the city. Mr. JOHNSON has been quite a traveler since he left Blaine in November last, having visited a large portion of California and Mexico. He returns looking much improved from his trip. He will probably remain in the city for a time.

S. WADE of Paonia, Colo., is a visitor in the city. Mr. Wade will be remembered as having resided here some two years ago, and is the owner of quite a large body of land near the city. Mr. WADE has a large fruit farm in Colorado, which has proven remarkable remunerative. He is at present engaged in erecting a winter residence in California.

List of Letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice at Blaine, Wash., March 15, 1893:

Friday March 24, 1893:

Last Saturday evening Mr. A. C. HAWKINS of Ferndale and Miss Emma HOSKINS of Whatcom were married at the residence of the bride's parents, the Rev. W. B. McMILLAN of the First M. E. church officiating.

The old Lindsey building is fast putting on an improved and pleasing appearance under the hand of L. E. LAMAR and his assistants. The interior has been painted and varnished throughout and the exterior has been treated to a coat of paint, removing much of the weather-beaten appearance it formerly possessed.

Wm. MILLOW has recently completed a curly maple desk for a local patron, which evinces much taste and mechanical ingenuity. He is also at work on a chamber suit, which is a fine specimen of workmanship. Those in want of anything in the way of furniture, curtains, carpets or upholstery work would well to drop into his wareroom (sic) on E street, get his prices and look over the stock.

Joe HALL, employed in the SMITH & HOTCHCRAFT shingle mill at Ferndale, had the misfortune to have a small part of the ends of the second and index fingers of the left hand taken off by one of the saws Friday last. The injury will rather inconvenience Joe for a short time, but aside from that nothing serious will result from the mishap.

S. S. LESTER of Whatcom has been in the city during the past week making arrangements to place his boat Island Belle, on a weekly run between Tacoma and this port. He feels much elated over the prospects and will put his boat on this service next week arriving here with the first cargo on Tuesday next. The Island Belle will carry passengers as well as freight.

Frank WILLIAMS is making all arrangements to put his new bath room in operation at an early date. It is quite an undertaking, and requires time to perfect it.

The New York meat market has recently purchased from John GEISTER six head of fine cattle for their business.

City Attorney McPHERSON is about to erect a residence on the corner of Second and B streets, 16 x 24 feet with an L 14 x 20 feet. The structure will be one and one half stories in height.

The DAVIES & HUNTER mill managers are putting in a drag saw.

A. H. WADHAMS now has the tug Maggie H. Yarno of Detroit in service. She will be operated by the new cannery under construction at Point Roberts.

Friday last Deputy Collector McLENNAN was placed under arrest by the sheriff of Jefferson county and Special Agent FISHER on a charge of embezzlement. The crime is alleged to have occurred through some irregularity growing out of an import to Point Roberts. Saturday he was taken to Seattle, and on Monday a preliminary examination was held before Commissioner EMORY, who bound the accused over to appear for trial before the United States district court at Seattle, bail being fixed at $250. The ruling of the commissioner was that he be suspended from the service for 30 days.

J. D. STAGE left on the noon train for a visit to Port Angeles, his former home.

R. E. CALHOUN of Port Townsend has been filling the position of deputy collector of customs during the past week.

Mrs. C. A. McLENNAN was suddenly called to her home at Whatcom Thursday, on account of the serious illness of her aunt.

Friday, March 31, 1893:

C. A. LOOMIS will, without much bantering, "trade" a little when the opportunity affords. When you understand, gentle reader, that he started into business in this city, about two years ago, with a can of condensed milk, a gallon of syrup and a pair of overalls, as his complete stock in trade, you will be impressed ... "he knows his business."

Miss Anna M. PENCE of Whatcom died suddenly in Seattle Monday evening. The deceased was about 24 years of age, the eldest daughter of Captain A. J. PENCE, a well known and highly respected citizen, who has been a resident of that city for many years, coming here from Kansas. For the past five years she has been employed as a copyist in the office of the county auditor, commencing with the first term of Hugh ELDRIDGE in that office. In this position she gained a wide acquaintance in the community, and enjoyed a universal popularity and esteem. She left a large circle of acquaintances.

D. R. McELMON, of this city, is still engaged in making assessments for the municipality of Surry, B. C.

John T. SHAW, who has been conducting the Arlington hotel for the past two years, has moved into his new residence on Alder street on the Miller park addition. The family of J. B. SLOAN will succeed him in the management of the hostelry, taking possession at once. It is Mr. SLOAN's intention to keep a first-class place and with his past experience, he will undoubtedly make a success of it.

At a meeting of the Sunday school board of the M. E. Sunday school last Wednesday evening the following officers were chosen for the coming months:
Superintendent - Mrs. C. H. BURNETT; assistant superintendent - Miss Etta ROBERTS; secretary - Cora BARRICKLOW; treasurer - F. W. LOY; librarian - J. B. RAMAGE; organist - Effie OSTROM.
The present orchestra composed of Messrs. Ed. THOMAS, Geo. CAIN and Allen BOGARD was retained. The school under the faithful and wise management of J. B. RAMAGE, has had a steady growth during the last six months. Over one hundred names are enrolled. The attendance has reached as high as 84.

The funeral of Miss Prudence WARE, who died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. D. J. McARTHUR, in Whatcom on Thursday last, was held from the residence at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Miss WARE was an aunt of the wife of Chas. A. McLENNAN of this city.

Mr. S. H. HORTON is a daisy, and believes in home enterprise. To show his faith by his works, he has started up the logging camp at Douglas, B. C., having bought Mr. WEBSTER's interest therein some months ago. Mr. HORTON says the outlook is very bright for the logger, and that he has contracted all the logs the camp put in this year, and proposes to make things hum. He is prepared to furnish piles, spares or dimension stuff up to 80 feet in length, and either fir, cedar or spruce logs. Mr. WEBSTER will be at the wheel as foreman.

R. A. EVANS has been placed in charge of the customs office, and has entered upon the discharge of his duty.

Friday, August 18, 1893:

The directors of school district No. 25 met on the 14th inst. and decided to lay a tax of ten mills to pay interest indebtedness and incidental expenses. The school will open on the first Monday in September, with T. J. FOLEY as principal, assisted by Miss BEUCHNER of Iowa, and Miss TURNER of Fairhaven.

Monday James VARETT, one of the block sawyers in the co-operative company's mill, caught the fingers of his right hand in the saws, and the ends of three of them were severed and the fourth badly lacerated. This was the first day of Mr. VARETT's service in this mill. He has the sympathy of his many friends in this mishap.

Saturday last little Bessie LOY, youngest daughter of Rev. Mr. LOY, fell from the fence in front of the parsonage and broke her left arm above the elbow. The little one exhibited a vast amount of fortitude, and will it is hoped, sustain no permanent injury.

John FOX and Miss Olive CASS of Mountain View were married on Sunday at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. SANDERS officiating.

Mrs. William SHROYOR of Hampton, Iowa, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. LINDSEY, for the past few weeks left for her home on Monday.

The following are the successful applicants for teachers' certificates named in order of their standing:
First Grade - Edgar C. CLARK, Virgil PERINGER
Second Grade - Arthur T. WILLIAMS, Thos. J. FOLEY, John M. HATCHER, W. S. BULLA, O. L. DOANE, Noble G. RICE, Harvey A. STAUFFER, Lillian SUTHERLAND, Lizzie J. BARRETT, Calhoun B. MILLYARD, Geo. E. SANDERS, Roland H. LYLE, Belle MILLER, Edmund DOAK, Arthur C. VAIL, W. W. CARTER, Mabel A. HUNTOON, Geo. L. MORGAN, Lula M. BARBO, Mattie R. CARPENTER, Will D. WALLACE, Janet STEWART, Lillia M. ODELL, Wm. O. MEABOY, Matilda O. BEUCHNER, Rose WILSON, Will D. PRATT, Mary LEES, Maggie BRISBANE, Josie E. HAWLEY
Third Grade - Flora SUTHERLAND, Annie L. MILLHOLIN, Jennie H. PHELPS, Chas. HOWARD, Everett C. LYLE, Lora BLANKENSHIP, Ray G. PACKER, Caddie E. CAMPBELL, Frank H. MABRY, Mrs. Lucrita WAIL, Myrtle G. GIGGEY, Edith A. GOODRICH.