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---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March
---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Whatcom, Washington Quarterly
March, 1901
---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March
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Ladies', Gent's and Children's Underwear and Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons,
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and a ..Magnificent Stock of Men's Furnishing Goods.. Substantial
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thing above all we do exactly as we advertise, that if there is anything
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---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE
TELEPHONE I09A CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye,
Hap, fiose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Office Hours: 9 to 12
a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Whatcom, Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. Washington DR. H. J.
BIRNEY Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814
Residence Telephone 813 J. /=". CROSS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Rooms
1, 2 and 3, Miller Building, Holly Street, New Whatcom Office
Hours—9 to 11 a. m:», 1:30 to 4:00 p. m., and at Night.
TELEPHONE NO. 851. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone
471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. ADDIE F.
KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK. ROOMS 16 417. PHONE 1713 DR. D. E.
BIGGS Fischer Building Telephone Main 108 A. MACRAE SMITH, M. D.
TELEPHONE 1791 Office, Red Front Building WHATCOM DR. J. C. MINTON
DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block. Residence
Phone 1223
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---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST
Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315.
New Whatcom, Wash. DR. P. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front
Block Telephone 2261 WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20
AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 735 Z gt;R. G. M. R U T T AN DENTIST
Cor. Dock and Holly - Whatcom, Wash CHAS. A. ROHRBACHER PIANIST Mr.
Rohrbacher will give no lessons during June, July and August, but will
resume teaching about September i, and will remain in Whatcom
another year or more. SUTCLIFFE HILL Are the People who lead in WALL
PAPER, PAINTS, OILS GLASS Especial attention given to DOORS AND WfNDOWS
Telephone 1195 Holly St., WHATCOM HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture
Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices 128ITKST
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a trial. THE FARMERS MECHANICS' STORE [^OTHROP BROS. Artists in
Photography Everything new and up-to-date in the Photographic line
Exclusive Designs in flountings Enlarging and Finishing in Crayon,
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WHATCOM O. K. BARBER SHOP OLIVER O'REE, PROP. The Best Equipped Barber
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Sts. KELLMAN BROS. ELK M sIkKET RETAIL MEAT MARKET Dressed Meats,
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specialty. The largest 3 and most complete stock of White Goods ever
shown on the Bay. See our Famous $1 KID GLOVES None better sold any-where
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---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March
---------- The Normal Messenger C O N T E N T S Needed—A
Revival in Poetry in Common Schools. H. J. Tromanhauser 3 Editorial 7
From the Office 9 The Training School. 10 Literary Societies 12 Senior
Class 17 Junior Class 17 Athletics 18 General Items 20 General
Items—Continued 23 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal,
History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS
W. EPLY, Sciences WASHINGTON WISLON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS
MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS
FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ROBERT B. VAILE, Mathematics
and Sciences MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS
CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE
MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS D. JEANETTE BAKER, Music
MRS. ADA B. CLOTHIER, Librarian P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and
Grounds
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---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH, 1901 NEEDED-A REVIVAL IN
POETRY IN COMMON SCHOOLS. H. J. TROMANHAUSER The end of education is
good citizenship. Good citizenship is rooted in human ideals; human
ideals are to be found not in bugs, stones or grass, but in literature,
and especially in that flower and fruit of literature—
poetry. Not that science has not done its work admirably, but science has
been monopolizing the field for two decades, at least. Science has
inaugurated an era of sound investigations, it has exploded many
fallacies, it has conferred many practical benefits, it has
increased the general stock of sanity and common sense. For
all these beneficences let us be glad. But man is not fed bjr bread
alone. The bread of science is rather dry crust for the spiritual nature
and we have long since swung away from the error that man is
intelligence and nothing more. We are gathering the fruit of
that educational tenet. The prisons of every state have a large quota of
college graduates, educated rascals, men whose education consisted merely
of intellectual training. Their sensibilities and their will were
neglected to say the least. "Man does not live by bread alone but by
every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." By whom does the
Eternal speak? Infinitely above all, He speaks through the poet whose
mission is to interpret and to teach. The poet is an idealist first and
fore-
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---------- 4 The Normal Messenger most. He reveals truth, beauty
and perfection, actual or potential. (Consciously or unconsciously)
he is constantly chiseling ideals. An ideal is the north star for
guidance. It is an everyday, working hypothesis by which we can
measure our performances. History and biography of course furnish many
examples of character which are nearly ideal, and powerful because of
their reality, but the poet furnishes character which is not bound by any
limitations of actuality. The poet is free to present man as he ought to
be and can be. For example Schiller makes Mary Stuart not the sinning
woman of history, but the human soul purified and
spiritualized by suffering. He makes the Queen of Scots exactly
what we would have her be— not what she was. Goethe's Iphigenia, too
is a figure which for nobility of character and for classic repose in
awful trial is unsurpassed, not even among the Greeks themselves. Not
that a schoolboy perhaps can fully appreciate such types, but can he not
gaze, too, upon Mt. Baker on a clear day and feel an uplift inexplicable
to him ? Poetry, music and drawing should be beyond dispute the
great culture-studies in our schools. Though every child can not sing or
draw, no child can escape the culture in poetry properly taught. Moreover,
it can be had without money and without price. There are many immediate
external reasons for the need of the study of poetry in the common
schools. In the first place, our whole nation is commercialized. We buy
and sell; we truck and trade; we haggle and dicker. Even our children are
commercialized. One of the sad tendencies of the times is the universal
desire among children to make money. Go anywhere in the east and see
little boys and girls setting up lemonade stands on any corner and crying
their wares unblushingly while parents see no harm. Children in the great
towns pluck even the
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---------- The Normal Messenger 5 belated wild-flowers beside
dusty suburban roads and offer them for "only a nickel" to the first
passer-by. "Get money, get money" is the watchword. Thus the wings of
inno-cency are trailed "in the mire of the mart." From infancy the boy
learns to believe that success in life is a pile of money and a big house
on the corner. What is the ideal in this sort of thing? That money is the
chief end of man. A second reason for the need of more poetry in
schools is found in the quality of the average school readers. Many of
them contain little else than inane effusions, diluted and
pointless. All such twaddle is an insult to the intelligence of a boy or
the good taste of a girl. Where was there ever a class of pupils who
could not respond to the thrill in "Horatius at the Bridge," to the
suspense in Lochiel's warning, to the sombre grandeur of Byron's
"Waterloo" or to the sublimity in his " Apostrophe to the Ocean? " What
class could not feel a response to Ossian's "Address to the Sun," to
Portia's "Address to Shy-lock," to the Sleep-walking scene in Macbeth, or
to the scene between Hubert and Prince Arthur in "King John?" Where is the
little child who with loving teaching can not appreciate
Longfellow's "Rainy Day" or Emerson's "Mountain and Squirrel" or
Wordsworth's "We are Seven,"his "Fidelity" or even his "Michael?" Where is
the boy or girl who, with loving teaching, can not in some measure at
least, appreciate "Thanatopsis," or Gray's "Elegy" or even Keats' "La
Belle Dame sans Merci?" The perspicacity of children sometimes calls forth
reverence. Recently in our school we had been studying Heine's Lorelei.
After the story was fully developed and we were about to leave it, I
asked a little girl what it meant to her. Her answer was such as to make
me revere her then and for all time, for she replied, " I think the lady
means temptation."
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---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Has the story meant any more
than that since the days of the Odyssey ? Again, children need the
aesthetic influence of poetry because of the ugliness of their daily
surroundings. Go where they will, they can not escape filthy streets,
inartistic or vulgar bill-boards, hideous advertisements,
ragtime music (heaven save the mark!) and landscapes bestrewn
with rusty tin cans. Whether they like it or not, our boys and girls
must hear more or less illiterate small-talk and back-yard gossip to say
nothing of gross profanity. They must look at ugly, freakish architecture
wherever they go. 'Many of them never see a beautiful statue or a master
painting. And what an array of gaudy wares they must see in the shop
windows of any town. Many of them are drawn into the low theatre b}' the
glare and tinsel. Still others are doomed to constant association with
persons of unlovely character or even of vicious habits. Poetry furnishes
our bo3rs and girls with the ideal which measures the difference
between what is and what might be. Whoever acts, whoever utters
honest thought, runs the risk of doing harm; but not to act and not to
utter honest thought is not to be a man.—Spalding. God knows that
all sorts of gentlemen knock at the door; but whenever used in
strictness, and with any emphasis, the name will be found to point at
original energy. It describes a man standing in his own right, and
working after untaught methods.—Emerson. Teacher—How
many of the scholars can remember the longest sentence they ever read?
Billy—Please mum, I can. Teacher—What! Is there only one ?
Well, William, you can tell the rest of the scholars thelongest sentence
you ever heard. Billy—Imprisonment for life—Ex.
---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March
---------- IHJ NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the
Students of T H E S T A T E N O R M A L SCHOOL. WHATCOM, WASH. E D I T O
R I A L S T A F F. GEO. R. BRIGHT. . . . . Editor-in-Chief MARTIN
KORSTAD, - - - Local Department ASSOCIATE EDITORS Miss MARY BIRD, Kulshan
Society MISS MAUD DRAKE, - - - Aurora Society MISS MAY PILLMAN, - - -
Utopian Society Miss BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . Chilic Society MISS CLARA
TARTE, - - - Alcott Society MR. HARRY SHEPHERD, - - Philomathian Miss
TYRRELL WALBKIDGE, - - Y. W. C. A. society EDSON IRISH, Business
Managers. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Address all literary communications
to the Editor-in-Chief, Normal School. All business matter to the
Business Managers, Whatcom, Wash. Entered at the Whatcom Postoffice as
second class matter. VOL. IT. MARCH, 1901 No. 2 Sunshine and out-door
sports have enlivened the social spirit. Send your messages to The
Normal Messenger; then read, and send it to relatives and friends.
A box has been placed in the library where students may deposit articles
of personal, local, or general interest to the readers of the
Messenger. A few members of the faculty and the students are entering
heartily into athletic sports. Who said teachers should not play with the
children ? Some of the articles, so kindly contributed for this
issue of the Messenger, were omitted because of the limited amount of
space for publication. Teachers make your "calling" sure. The State
Legislature has decreed that your "election" (by any board) shall not be
made sure until the first Monday in June.
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---------- 8 The Normal Messenger The following from and
exchange, was perhaps written in discouragement. However, it
contains a spark or two of truth: LATIN. "All people died who spoke it,
All people died who wrote it, All people die who learn it, Blessed death,
the3' surely earn it." Although there has been a slight change in the
Editorial staff, there will be no radical change in the political policy.
And "since the multitude of men love to see things shap-en and to talk
and read of them as happening" we hope to receive the hearty
co-operation of every student in keeping the Messenger on the
list of the best school magazines. Spring has come and the school year is
drawing rapidly to a close. On some of these beautiful days why could not
the students and faculty go on an excursion or a picnic? Our work so
occupies our attention in and out of school, that when school days are
gone and farewells are said, we shall recall these words beautifully sad,
yet true: "Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing,
Only a signal shown and a distant voice in the darkness; vSo on the ocean
of life we pass and speak one another, Onlj- a look and a voice, then
darkness again and a silence." When we study science, a wonderful
certainty is established. So evident are the principles
discovered, we grow confident; and yet, the whole scientific world is
based and grounded on the "invisible"—atoms, gravitation,
energy. If we as teachers are able only to educate children to a faith in
these invisible principles of matter we have failed. Science
discloses a world of order and grandeur, but the Kingdom of God is
within. "If we would make him a man," says Spalding, in speaking of the
child, "we must teach him to look and listen, to admire and revere, to
think and will and love."
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---------- The Normal Messenger 9 FROM THE OFFICE. The State
Legislature, just recently adjourned, appropriated the sum of
$99,604 for the Whatcom State Normal School. The various items provided
for are as follows: Maintenance (two years), $42,500; science equipement,
$1,500; library, $1,000; campus, $300; completing- present building,
$1,000; building annex, $40,000; heating annex, $5,- 000; furniture for
annex, .$2,000; emergency appropriation, $4,150; relief of citizens for
completing rooms in present building, $1,654. While the needs of the
school are great, and larger maintenance and building appropriations
were needed, the officers of the school are grateful for the
appropriations received. The maintenance fund will not allow the
desired increase in salaries for it will be necessary to add
three new members to the faculty next fall. One of these will serve as
assistant critic teacher; one as assistant science teacher and one as
teacher of vocal music and historj-. The new annex which will be added to
the present building during the coming summer will conform in general
appearance and style of architecture to the main structure. It will be
located across the south end of the present building and while the two
buildings will be connected by a passage way upon each floor the annex
will be in every sense an independent building. The plans for the new
structure provide that it shall be 102x104 feet in extreme dimensions. The
basement and first floors will be devoted to the training school. These
two floors will provide for this department five large school rooms, an
illustrating room, ten recitation rooms, an office, a library, four
teachers' rooms, four lunch rooms, and two toilet rooms besides a large
play room. The second floor of the new building will contain in addition
to two large recitation rooms and spacious corridors, an auditorium
sixty-four feet square. This
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---------- 10 The Normal Messenger auditorium will be constructed
with an inclined floor, and will also contain a large circular
gallery. The stage will be 24x36 feet in size and the entire room will
seat 1000 people. A plain but substantial gymnasium will be constructed
in the rear of the present building and will also be connected with the
main hall by a closed passage way. The unfinished rooms in the
present building will be completed and devoted to normal school work The
two buildings when completed will contain a total of seventy two rooms and
will provide very complete and commodious quarters for normal school
work. During the past two years the school has labored under very
unfavorable conditions, and it will be a source of great satisfaction
alike to trustees, faculty and students to have the school properly
equipped for successful work. THE TRAINING SCHOOL. The present
outlook for the Training School is most gratifying. There are as many
pupils in attendance as can be well accommodated and the eight
grades are each represented by a fine class of girls and boys. The
enthusiastic and helpful spirit shown by the pupils is a marked
characteristic of the school. The enrollment for the year, thus far, has
been one hundred and eight against seventy-nine last year. The grammar
department has twenty-seven classes and twenty-six pupil teachers;
the intermediate department twenty-four classes and nineteen pupil
teachers, and the primary department fourteen classes and ten pupil
teachers. Seven tj'-t wo observers are engaged in writing up the
work which is being done in the several class rooms, much to their
edification and the uplifting of the work generally.
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---------- The Normal Messenger 11 A German Testament is to be
awarded to the best reader of German in the grammar department at the
close of the spring quarter. Several pupils have been in close and
friendly contest for some weeks past. The strong argument for beginning
languages early with children is the facile purity of their
pronunciation. This has been re-demonstrated by the introduction of
German into the Training School. A society having for its object the
promotation of purer English and the annihilation of slang has
recently sprung into existence in the intermediate department. This
society has chosen officers who decide in case of dispute, and fix and
collect fines. The funds thus raised are to be used in decorating the
class rooms. The grades from the first to the fifth have one lesson a week
in constructive work. They have already made portfolios,
boxes, rafai mats, baskets, and are preparing to do simple chip carving.
When the primary department gave up its name, "Four Leaf Clover" to the
intermediates, it was nameless but not for long. Not to be outdone
by the Chilics or Kulshans they chose the Indian name "Snock-will-witt,"
which means "Guardian Angel." It was doubly applicable as one of their
number had been given this name by the Lummi Indians when ababy. We hope
the "Snock-will-witt" will be ever with us. The society have given up
their literary program for Friday and are to have a soap-bubble party
instead. The spring quarter has seen the best practice teaching of
the year. Some excellent work has been done especially in science,
history and geography. The observation work of the spring quarter
also has been without a doubt the best of the year. Pupils who during the
year have been moved up by special promotion are in most cases leading
their new classes. A recent investigation of the professional reading
done by the teachers in training re-
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---------- 12 The Normal Messenger veals the fact that there
exists a genuine desire on their part to attain breadth of view and that
esprit de corps without which teaching degenerates into a mere
trade. The training class deserve much credit for their efforts toward
language culture in their classes. Marked improvement in language power
has been the result. Special topics in science, history and geography have
been regularly assigned to each pupil in the intermediate and
grammar departments; these topics have been instrumental in fostering not
only ability to use better English, but also to train pupils to use
reference books independently and intelligently. A delegation of
nine Seattle teachers visited us recently. We were all glad to see them
and sincerely wish them to "come again." We are also glad to have the
Fairhaven and Whatcom teachers visit us, because they meet us
sympathetically, as fellow workers toward the same good ends.
LITERARY SOCIETIES. AURORA SOCIETY. The Aurora Society programs are a
"howling" success. Frequently outside talent has added to the interest of
the programs. Prof. Warren very kindly gave us a violin selection,
which was greatly appreciated by the Auroras and visiting members
of the school. Mrs. Nehr favored us with a vocal solo, which was received
with keen interest. Probably the most delightful session spent, was the
afternoon when the American Indian program was given. The society room
was tastefully decorated with pictures, and Indian relics. In one corner
of the room was an Indian wigwam, made of skins of animals. After a truly
instructive program, the members seated themselves in true Indian fashion
and were served with succotash.
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---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The new offieers are:
President, Miss Kellogg; Yice-Pres., Miss Gruber; Sec., Miss New all.
The Society is always glad to receive its friends. Come and see us.
KULSIIAX SOCIETY. Don't miss the Kulshan's treat. The Kulshans will give
their open meeting Friday evening, April 26. The prominent
feature of the entertainment will be the rendering of the play "One must
Marry," which has been translated from the German by a member of the
Kulshans. The play deals with the trials and triumphs of two students
home from college. It is highly fascinating throughout its seven
acts. Preceding the play, and between its acts, there will be
several musical selections. This is to be the literary event of the school
year, and the society extends to the students, the faculty, and their
friends everywhere a most cordial, special invitation. THE UTOPIAN
SOCIETY. The Utopian Society is still the "ideal" even if our seniors
have left us. A few weeks ago, we lost the following seniors from our
society: Misses Gertrude Bell, Pearl Galliher, Anna Iverson, Carrie
Wilmore. The following program was rendered in honor of them:
Song—"Happy Days Gone By Society Class Prophecy of Seniors Eva
Comegys A Senior's Soliloquy Endora Oliver Dialogue between two Seniors {
M^Mrfdge Recitation Miss Bourgett Seniors Farewell to Society Miss
Galliher Farewell to the Seniors Miss Casady The societies have been
furnishing programs for assembly, and one of the most unique and
interesting was the one given by the Utopian Society. After an
instrumental duet by Misses Pillman and Bourgett, the "Utopian Orchestra"
made it first appearance in public. With Miss Bourgett, a
perfect Paderewski as the pianist, and Miss Bell,
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---------- 14 The Normal Messenger leader, surpassed only by
Sousa himself the following selections were rendered in 4 lt;
thrilling" manner: Part I—Two Step "Whistling Rufus " Part
II—Waltz " Zenda Waltzes" First Violin, May Pillman; second violin,
Maude Casa-day; Triangle, Jessie Shockey; Horn, Effie Moultray;
Tambourine, Grace Powers; Mouth Organ, Clara Downey; Snare Drum,
Ethel Chamberiain; Banjo, Blanche Charon; ist Guitar, Grace Mansfield; 2nd
Guitar, Verona Millican; ist Mandolin, Joe Murray; 2nd Mandolin, Bessie
Boyer; Comb, Maude Page. The Orchestra is now l'ead}' to fill all
engagements, but it is feared that our services will be so widely
solicited that we will be unable to perform. ALCOTT SOCIETY.
BELLINGHAM, Washington, April 6, 2000. This morning some workmen while
repairing the campus of the old, historical Normal School, found
hidden in the trunk of a large fir tree, a roll of manuscript, old, and
yellow with age. It proved to be a valuable document; for these
words, after a careful scrutiny became legible through the dust and mould
of a hundred years. " WHATCOM, Washington, March 22,1901. The Alcotts
are as busy and prosperous as ever. By their earnest and hard work the
society is fast growing in popularity and membership. Much time and study
is given to Parliamentary Drill; the improvement in debating is very
noticeable. Interesting programs have been rendered, in which
special authors and subjects were studied. Many plans are being made for
the decoration of the club room, and the members hope soon to have a
bulletin board. Miss I. A. Baker, the much loved critic of the society has
been obliged to resign for a short time, but her sister, Miss
Jeanette Baker has assumed her duties and the work still prospers. There
are no drones among the Alcotts. All work together for the upbuilding and
good of the society^"
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---------- The Normal Messenger 15 These few facts about the
Alcott Society of so long ago, are indeed a treasure. Many stories have
been handed down through this generation from those who attended the old
Normal School. Some ask if this is the same society that is read about in
history. Yes, it is the same one of which the celebrated historian,
R. B. Vaile has given such an interesting account. The descendents
of those who belonged to that noble band of workers have reason to be
proud of the records of their forefathers, or rather their foremothers.
THE PHILOMATHIAN SOCIETY. The Philomathian Debating Club has made rapid
progress this year in the way of orations, declamations, debates and
parliamentary practice. The club possesses a musical talent both
vocal and instrumental. It has a well organized octet, and is able to
place before the public a quartet, that would reflect credit upon any
institution. It can boast of four seniors, Messrs. Thos. and Martin
Korstad, from east of the mountains; H. C. Bowman of Lynden, and Geo. R.
Bright of Port Angeles; and two juniors, Thos. Slattery and Thos. Monnett
of Fairhaven, and Leonard Miller of Whatcom. On February 15, the club
rendered a well prepared program in the assembly hall, its best features
being a declamatory contest and debate on the evils of compulsory
education. The club in taking up the study of parliamentary law,
hopes to train its members so that when they are called upon in any
ordinary meeting to preside, or to take part in debate they may be
able to conduct themselves with credit, both to themselves and
those about them. THE CHILIC TRIBE. During the past week groups of
students have been seen gazing wonderingly at a frame recently placed in
the hall, its Indian red mat gaudily decorated with warlike chiefs and
other characteristics of the native tribe. The modest letters C-h-i-1-i-c,
carefully placed
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---------- 16 The Normal Messenger in the corner bring to all its
followers vivid recollections of the afternoons spent in feasting
and making merry in the sunshiny room of their beloved chief, Miss Myers,
who has thus far guided them into profitable and pleasant hunting
grounds. Each Friday afternoon some prominent literary character is
studied and thus far have appeared the names of Markham, Cooper, Field,
Higginson, Teck. Among its members may be found many celebrities, the
president and secretary of the senate, five seniors, a star debater and
de-claimer, ladies' quartet and others of note. Peace, progress and
prosperity are characteristics of this tribe. THE Y. W. C. A.
SOCIETY. The Y. W. C. A. is still an active force among the Normal
students. The Association was much helped and encouraged by the
visit of Mrs. Allen, of Portland, Or., general secretary of the
Young Women's Christian Associations of the Pacific Coast. Mrs
Allen is a true christian worker and the young women are always
delighted when they know she is coming. A reception for Mrs. Allen
was given February 12, at the home of Mrs. Mathes. This meeting was
both instructive and enjoyable. We spent a few pleasant hours
together, making new plans and suggesting subjects to be considered by the
association. Plans were made to send a delegate from the Normal to the
annual convention held at Capitola, Cal. A circle of Personal Workers was
organized; the members of the circle make it their duty to give
personal invitations to those who are not in the habit of attending the
weekly meetings, and to get them interested in the Y. W. C. A. work.
Mimeographed invitations were extended to each member of the school
to attend a special meeting led by Miss F. Hays, March 12. Many responded
to the invitations and an especially helpful meeting was enjoyed. The
monthly Sunday afternoon meetings are especially beneficial. April 14, the
meeting will be held in the United Presbyterian church, Rev. Cox
will give an address.
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---------- The Normal Alessenger 17 Senior Class. The Senior
Class have for several weeks spent the period occupied by society work in
class deliberation. Topics for discussion have not been wanting. It is a
common thing to hear the cool headed president say, *' Miss has the
floor," as the other excited seniors take their seats the speaker
proceeds. All are eager to dispose of the class business as soon as
possible in order that everything may at an early date be set right for
commencement. The committee on class day arrangements have made their
report and the various parts have been fully discussed. The class pins
have come at last. The}' are a beautiful fleur de lis of Roman gold
with N. W. N. '01 in black enamel. They are perfect gems, and need only be
seen to be admired. The most severe critic, if just, could not desist
from favorable comment as they are worn on ties of the class colors. On
walking excursions the class have been looking about for a suitable cedar,
the class tree, to be planted Arbor Day. The blooming of the margaret, the
class flower, has also been anticipated. The class motto, " Education is
the chief defense of nations." was chosen from a long list. Last but not
least of the class paraphernalia comes the yell. Choco yoc wa closh wa
wa, Choco yoc wa rah! rah! rah! Clatawa nanitch closh tilicum Whatcom
Normal, 1901. When this is given by the 29 seniors an Easterner would
think that the Indians had broken out. At a recent meeting investigation
was made and an ideal senior was found to be 23 years old, five feet five
and three-fourths inches tall, weight 138 pounds, modest, handsome and
highly intellectual. The seniors were extended au invitation to meet at
the home of Miss Gertrude Bell, 595 High St., March 22, 2 p. m. At the
appointed time the spaciaus parlors were filled by the merry crowd. Miss
Bell proved herself a genial hostess. Refreshments were served after
which all retired to the porch to practise the yell, the pleasant weather
and sight of the water front created a desire for a ramble. In a few
minutes the water front was reached in Indian file, the class passed up
the gang plank of a large sailing vessel. A sailor showed them about to
all parts of interest. It was particularly interesting to see how
the dishes were arranged and kept in place. After a snap shot at the
schooner the homeward journey was begun, each one feeling that the
afternoon had been well spent. Junior Class. The Junior Class consists
of thirty-four members, twenty two of whom, live outside of Whatcom
county, twenty are graduates of four-year high schools, and eight are
experienced teachers. The average age of the class is twenty years.
Several members of the class will receive five-year certificates in June,
but the majority will return and finish next year. The class was recently
organized, and the following officers were elected: President, Grace
Powers; Secretary, Grace Huntoon; Treasurer, Garnet Kendall.
Com-mitttes have been appointed to select a class color and a class yell.
As a class, they are a progressive people in our school and their
basket-ball team can compete with any on the Sound.
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---------- 18 The Normal Messenger ATHLETICS. THE WALKING CI.UB.
On Friday afternoon about forty of the members of the Walking Club
congregated ou the Normal steps, with another health and pleasure trip in
view. The afternoon was propitious and augured a pleasant walk. Indulging
in merry laughter and conversation, we swiftly left the Normal grounds and
wended our way down High street. As we passed down the street, on our
right Lo! Mt. Baker prints the distant sky, And O'T its airy top faint
clouds were driven So softly blending that the cheated eye Forgets, or
which is earth or which is heaven. At the foot of the hill we left High
street, and then following Lake street, we soon left the town behind us
and were in the woods, enjoying the pure bracing air. Along the plank road
we trooped, a happy carefree crowd, with Miss Myers bringing up the rear.
Anon snatches of song were heard, as if the jubilant spirits of the "
Walkers " must find vent in some way. Two wood paths were explored, with
the hope of finding some of nature's hidden treasures, but empty-handed
we returned to the road. We soon came to a bridge spanning a swiftly
flowing creek, leaning over the railing of the bridge.on either side, we
watched the clear water as it gurgled and foamed over the logs and wood
in the stream, and admired the beauty of the dark green ferns along its
sides. Across the bridge two roads met, then the question was to take, or
not to take, which one of them? After some deliberation we decided to take
the one leading to the left. After following it for a few minutes, we
emerged on the car line at the Cemetery—God's acre. On the car line
we rested for a few minutes, then continued our walk up the car line
a short distance, then turning to our left, we followed the new road down
to the falls, and standing by the railing, near the foot of the hill, we
gazed enraptured at the enchanting scene before us. The creek flows
quietly around a curve in its banks, then leaps over a rocky precipice in
cascades and foam to the level below, tossing spray over the surrounding
rocks which are papered with green moss and lichens. One never tires of
watching how the green water changes to white foam spray as it seethes
over the rock and breaks on the logs and rocks below the fall. Standing
by the falls and watching the eager, impetuous speed of the water while
listening to its thunder, one looks into its depths and thinks, thinks
deep solemn thoughts. Anon we crossed the stream over the little rustic
bridge and climbed up the steps on the other side of the falls so as to
see it in all its varied aspects. From this point another but smaller fall
is to be seen farther up the stream. Standing by the stream, we sang "
America " but natures voice was stronger than our combined effort. One of
spring's earliest messengers, a trillium, was found by the falls. All too
soon we were obliged to return home. This time we followed the foot-path
which winds down the western side of the creek. Along the stream we wended
our way, up and down declivities as wild and varied as those of far-famed
Switzerland,and under trees whose leafy branches intertwined o'erhead,
catching now and then, a glimpse of the stream as it tumbled over its
rocky bed. On the way back members of the party lagged behind
—presumably gathering ferns and green leaves—possibly because
they were weary. In the evening as the mills were whistling we reached the
car track, just in time to
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---------- The Normal Messenger 19 see one of nature's lovely
studies in color. The sun was setting, just before us was the dark green
of the woods, farther off were the purple and gray lights and shadows
falling in misty splender over the town and bay, while beyond it, in the
sky flamed the brilliant orange of the setting sun. forming a most
gorgeous background. Here at the bridge, we rested until the rear guard of
our party came up. Then leaving the over weary ones to return home on the
car, the rest of the party started on, some in their eagerness to reach
home—or supper—running races. As we entered the town
with the senior's yellow pennon floating in the breeze as our color bearer
carried it along, a man on a passing train saluted it, and we "saw-dust"
fly. In the gathering dusk we trooped through the town, a happy but
somewhat tired crowd of "Walkers," for we had walked about seven miles. At
the corner of Elk and Holly, after exchanging '' good nights," each
member hied himself home. BASE B A L L. The base ball situation at the
Normal is rather discouraging owing to the lack of any place on
which to practice, the game will probably be abandoned for the most part,
and the boys will turn their attention to other forms of athletics.
FENCING. Fencing is an interesting part of the athletic sports, in this,
the .aim is to acquire self-control. Swords and foils are used. Quite a
number of young men and young women are in the club, and are taking great
interest in the saber practice. Even the young ladies have no masks,
their only protection being the skillful use of their blade. All are eager
to become as adept as their leader, Professor J. T. Forrest, and as
self-possessed. Although fencing in reality originated among the
ancients, the principles of the art are of great value in perfecting the
individuals physical self-control. ROWING CLUB. The rowing section of the
physical exercise scheme inaugurated by Miss Hays took its initiative step
on Saturday afternoon, March 23. A party of seventeen went out to Lake
Whatcom on the electric car leaving at 2 o'clock and spent the afternoon
on the water. Four boats were secured, and by landing once on the way up
the east shore of the lake, opportunity was offered to all to secure some
experience in rowing. About two miles from the starting point the party
landed, built a camp fire and ate a picnic lunch. On the way back they
rowed around the foot of the lake and enjoyed the beautiful sunset from
the water. Similar expeditious are being planned for every other Saturday
provided the weather is fair. BASKET-BALL. Two enthusiastic basket-ball
sections have been oiganized. One is just beginning, while the other has
been practicing about a month and has developed some expert players. This
section is made up largely of Juniors, which will make it possible to
organize a strong team in the Senior class next fall. The young ladies
playing are Misses Charon, Pillman, Bourgett, Bird, Smith, Hilton,
Huntoon, Powers, Mansfield and Murray. Misses C. Robinson, N. Sapp,
Jameson, Haines, War-burton, Belford, Hauptly, Pierce, Treutle, Freeman,
Perkins, Reid, Kennedy, Williams, and h. Robinson are playing in the
beginning section. The modified rules are used. This makes the game for
women differ from that of the young men in two particulars. The field is
divided into thirds and players are required to stay within their own
limits, thus decreasing the danger of over-exertion, and no one is
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---------- 20 The Normal Messenger allowed to snatch or bat the
ball from an oppenents hand, a time limit being substituted. The teams
play twice each week at 3:15 playing about 30 minutes with three or four
rest periods. Two sections will be organized by the young men this week.
GENERAL ITEMS. Mr. Wm. Stephenson was compelled to go home owing to a
severe illness. Mr. Kdward Lonkey has gone home to assist his father with
the spring work. Mr. Guy Taylor has accepted a position in the
Whatcom Postoffice, yet he carries a part of the Normal work. Miss
Elsie McAllister has left school but will return next fall. She is now
teaching at Beach, Lummi island. Mr. Charles Johnson's parents have moved
to West Plains, Mo., but Charles will stay till school closes in June.
The musical entertainment given by the musical department under the
leadership of Miss Baker was a grand success. Miss Rubv Smith has left
the Normal intending to take charge of a school in a few weeks near
Spokane. She will return next fall. Miss Ida Baker, our teacher of vocal
music, has been compelled to ask for a leave of absence until next fall,
on account of serious eye trouble. Mr. John and Miss Annie Summers have
been obliged to discontinue their work at the Normal for the present, but
expect to return next fall. Mr. Claude Jeffrey has been unable to attend
school regularly on account of the serious illness of his mother, but we
are glad to hear she is recovering. Miss Ethel Austin has been removed
from the Sisters' Hospital to her home where she is slowly
recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Of the tnid-year
elementary graduates, Miss Pearl Smith is teaching at Ferndale; Miss Edith
Case at Chucka-nut; Miss Claire Comstock at San de Fuca; Miss Louise
Baker in the city schools of Port Townsend; and Miss Anna Klockstead is at
home recupering before taking charge of her school. The result of the
preliminary debates is as follows: Philomathian vs. Alcott. Judges, County
Superintendent Simpson, Miss Lees and Mrs. Eldridge. Kulshan vs.
Utopian. Judges, Professor Hughes, Mrs. Simpson and Rev. Evans. Mr. Thomas
Korstad of the Philomathian and Miss Mary Bird of the Kulshan being the
winners. Miss Montgomery, our primary critic teacher, entertained
the senior class one Friday afternoon recenty. One enjoyable feature of
the entertainment was the novel manner of reporting on "Richard Carvel,"
one of the books which the seniors have been reading. Refreshments
were served, and after a social afternoon, the merry crowd departed. Miss
Thompson has resigned her position as Normal librarian to join the
teaching corps of Seattle. She has been connected with the Normal from its
opening and was a favorite with students and teachers. On the
evening she left, a large crowd of students assembled at the
Whatcom dock and accompanied her as far as Fairhaven. While all regretted
Miss Thompson's departure, the school gave Mrs. Clothier a hearty welcome.
She is now well settled in her work and knows most of the student's names
and faces.
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---------- ADVERTISEMENTS GETTING OVER A BARBED WIRE FENCE
QUICKLY is a difficult achievement. The only way that we know of, if you
buy the kind that we keep in stock, is to get inside with the steer. Now
is the time to fix up your pasture lands and meadows with a good, safe
fence, and you will find the best barbed fencing wire, poultry netting,
etc., at this store. W. M. FRIZELL ITD'W CO. HOLLY ST. WHATCOM THE
GLOBE CLOTHING Co. DAN McCUSH, M'G'R Headquarters for MEN'S and BOYS
CLOTHING FURNISHINGS, HATS GAPS Grand View Block Holly Street
---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March
---------- ADVERTISEMENTS | Prescriptions j \ We regard this
department in our store, paramount. % { There are degrees of goodness in
chemicals as well | ? as shoes or umbrellas. But while a man may pay a ?
5 low price for a hat or a woman buy an inexpensive % g gown for economy
no one should want to economize 2 jj on medicines. We use the best drugs,
chemicals, ? 5 essential oils c. whether filling physician's pre- 4 ?
scriptions or household recipes and invite inspection 5 5 of same. e 5
Everybody likes a little nice perfume and good toilet » 5 soap. We
have the best in the market, including \ \ Roger Gallet's, and Pinauds.
5 • * 5 l^^^TJAK*^ a r e D e c o m ' n g a household neces- §
5 xvv^x^rvxv gt;3 s i t v We c a n SUppiy y o u w j t j ! t n e | \ latest
and all kinds of supplies. ? 5 We can supply electric belts, batteries and
appli- \ * ances. Robinson's bath cabinets as well as the finest * R Port
and Sherry Wines and Whiskies. \ \ COLLINS a CO., I DRUGGISTS I I
TELEPHONE 866 HOLLY ST. | JlFfc****. ^•nn'V gt;nnwuvuitn
gt;)A*«'k'kn^ gt;nnn'wwk gt;A lt;vu« A FASTIDIOUS BUYER always
selects her food supplies from our choice stock of high grade groceries.
We cater to the demands of a first-class trade, and can meet the
wants of everyone with the purest and best foods that can be secured, at
prices that will enable you to live high at small cost. IRELAND
PANCOAST t TELEPHONE 601 HOLLY AND E ST8. 5 t u u v r u w w *
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---------- The Normal Messenger 23 GENERAL ITEMS—CONTINUED.
Remember the Kulshan Giganticum. Mr. Guy Nicholas is working in
Fairhaven. Mr. E. Wilson is working for the Gas Co. in this city. The
combined weight of the senior class is over two tons. Mr. W. F. Post was
home about two weeks on a business trip. Miss Stella Garls of Burlington
was a visitor at the Normal recently. The class in solid geometry will
finish their subject the first week in April. Rumor has it that one of
the Normal girls has left school to form a conjugal alliance. Basket-ball
has received a great deal of attention lately among the girls especially.
Two teams have been organized and practices are held twice a week. We
expect to hear from them soon. In this delightful spring weather
the students who reside in Fairhaven enjoy the view of Mt. Baker and the
surrounding hills in passing to and from the Normal over the new side
walk. This is one of the most delightful walks on Bellingham Bay. Among
the names of those who passed the last teachers' examination we noticed
the following Normal-ites: J. H. Dunn, Ruby Gough, Alice Jenkins, Mary
O'lyoughlin, Gertrude A. Peak, Carrie E. Robinson, Alice Smith, A. G.
Stinson, Ruby E. Smith, Elizabeth Trunkey, N. E. Van Curen, Olivia
Warriner, Clara Warriner, W. R. Nichol. Iv-e-g spells " l i m b " to one
of the seniors. Motto of a Geometry Senior—'' For all practical
purpose." It is rumored that one of the boys of the review year is badly
in love—with himself. Mr. Johnson is not at all selfish or he would
take an entire homestead; as it is he is satisfied with a Lane. For new
styles in aprons, go to the laboratory and take note, especially of Prof.
Eply's, the very "latest" out (of the kitchen). Teacher in
Physics—"Of what can you think that has the ' warmest' color in the
spectrum ? " Pupil—"Those yellow ties worn by the juniors."
Dave—"Ruth will you please bring me a glass of water?" (Ruth
bringing in a pail of water) " Here is a drink for you Dave."
Dave—" Why did you bring so much, I asked for a glass full? "
Ruth—"Oh! I thought you needed more, Ollie says you are the dryest
stick she ever saw."
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---------- ADVERTISEMENTS SCIENTIFIC DENTISTRY At Moderate
Prices WHATCOM DENTAL PARLORS II TO 15, RED FRONT BUILDING MOLLY AND
CANOE STS.. WHATCOM. WASH. Our system of association revolutionizes
dentistry. It embraces; ist. Every appliance to save pain and time. 2nd.
Buying our supplies in large quantities at a great saving on their cost.
3rd. A large practice conducted on correct business principles, at a
reasonable profit. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889 FIRST-GLASS
WORK GUARANTEED UDNESS ERHOLM. PROPS. TELEPHONE 1183 KLINE BROS.
MANUFACTURING) JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS EYES EXAMINED FREE OLD JEWELRY MADE
OVER 1435 Holly St., Whatcom 1108 Harris Ave., Fairhaven H I G H - C L A
S S Printing • • • OF EVERY VARIETY • •
• Engraved or Printed Calling • • and Wedding Cards
• • Large Line of Legal Blanks EDSON IRISH • •
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---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY Larson's Music S Store D. J.
MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate,
Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents E L K S T R E ET WHATOOM FRENCH LINEN
IRISH LINEN OLD SYTLB LINEN Also Papetries with Cut of Normal School
Building A T S H E R M A N 'S MARYOTT SWIFT B. B. POULTRY AND FISH
MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh
and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and
Eggs iu Season—Agents for Prairie State Incubators and
Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly
Street PHONE 1166 Whatcom HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY
PHONE 1401 GOOD HEALTH DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? STODDARD, the
Sanitary Plumber 1281 ELK STREET. "The Singer is Best" Needles and
Supplies for all Machines. Old Machines Repaired. Machines Sold on Easy
Payments. The Singer is the cheapest machine, values considered, of any
on earth. OPPOSITE ROTH BLOCK B. A. WEZBON, M'g'r. Business,
Stenography, Special Branches None cheaper, none better. Day and evening
school. Send for Journal. AUG. WILSON, New Whatcom, Wash.
---------- Normal Messenger - 1901 March
---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GEO. C. FISHER, H. W. BATEMAN
Notary Public BATEMAN FISHER GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS ROEHL BLOCK
Telephone i o n WHATCOM, WASH. CENTRAL MARKET F E L L » MARZ, P R O
P S, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb,
SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse .
. . . Whatcom, Wash A. V. MILLER THE SHOEMAKER Boots and Shoes Made to
Order—Repairing Neatly Done. The Work of the Normal Students
Respectfully Solicited. 1035 ELK ST. Next t o Morse Hardware Co. KNOX'S
CANDY FACTORY ICE CREAM AND SODA FINE, HAND-MADE CHOCOLATES and BON-BONS
Orders solicited for Ice Cream and Water Ices. HOLLY STREET WHATCOM MEATS
wwo£™AND Fresh, Smoked and Salt TWO SHOPS NOLTEE BROS. 1468
Holly St. Z131 Thirteenth St Phone 86 Phone 08 SPORTING GOODS Lawn
Tennis and Base Ball goods, Indian Clubs, Dumbells, Punching Bags, Foot
Balls CRESCENT BICYCLES, $25, $35, $50 Bicycle Sundries and a fully
equipped Repair Shop LONG BROS., i f f ii COR. HOLLY AND BAY STS.
ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD * S £ H S K Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal
and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the ";*y ^ —, PHONE 1463
WHATCOM
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---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. Dry Goods TRY ^Lyjj MURPHY'S STORE n
i * \W ^1 FOR RIBBONS LACES AND NOTIONS • lt;Bff Knox Block 13th
Street I The JHcDOUGALL-GAGE CO. j I SELL Standard Goods I s Hart,
Schaffner Marx Fine Clothing, ^ jf: Monarch Shirts, Perrin Dent's %
jgr Gloves, and High Grades of Men's M fe Furnishings A I FISCHER
BUILDING COR. DOCK AND HOLLY STS. | MUNRO, 5LftKE HASKELL HARDWARE,
TINNING *A/r gt; PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of
Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach
Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal
work. rnnJiMIii!JEiMSKfi!^ THE BAHK 0 F WHATGSffl h. P. WHITE CO.
TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT S O L I C
I T ED | | LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WHATCOM
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---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. Bellingham Bay Grocery Co.
INCORPORATED Wbolnatt and Retail Otalm hi Groceries, Cigars and Tobacco
HAY AND GRAIN LARGEST STOCK AMD LOWEST P R I C E S OH T H E nmr —
rmuePHONm 821 1125-1131 mi* sr. WHATCOM We are Agents for Lowney's and
Huyler's Packages from 5 Ct». to$ i.oo Always Fresh and Pull
Weight DeChamplain Graham THE OWL PHARMACY PHONE 1481 A. G. WlCKMAN
The TAILOR 1340 HOLLY ST. WHATCOM, WASH. Julia JWKWj JESkk T h e m o s t
complete IS.Ce BOOt ' ^ ^ ^ « assortment of LADIES FINE
*«****"*, SHOES **?-^%. in the city, • S j f r G. F. Raymond
1453 Holly St. Whatcom
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Veal, Chicken and Ham Loaf Pressed Chicken Stuffed Olives Heinz Pickles
and Chow Chow- Pickled Walnuts, etc. etc. etc. Everything in Fancy
Groceries Lateness and Up-to-Dateness WILSON, NOBLES BARR t •
Successors to Blue Front Grocery TELEPHONE 881 114 HOLLY ST., EAST ^
THIEL WELTER DEALERS IN FURNITURE Carpets, Linoleums, Oil Cloths,
Bedding, Draperies, Upholstery, and Children's Carriages LARGEST STOCK
LOWEST PRICES Telephone 1451 1237-1243 Elk St.
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---------- A D VERTISEMENTS. STUDENTS' WATCHES "The newest
down-to-date." New effects in "Gun Metal," Gold and silver Chatelaines
$4.00 and upwards YOUNG MEN'S f i l l I U l l D gt;t)...... $1-50 and
upwards EVERY ONE GUARANTEED BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 104
HOLLY ST. EAST WHATCOM £ '?-ffiv!jfr':'?^ M E TAILORING WE ARE
STRONG on Men's Suits from $*5 to $25 LARGE SAMPLE ENDS To Choose from
l You get full effect of Goods I The WORK and F I T We Guarantee Ladies'
Tailor-made Suits and Skirts p Every Garment made to Individual
Measurement 1 1 B 4 Buying call and C US C. D. BENNETT WHATCOM, WASH.
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