Sumas proudly remained a wet town! This lasted until the nationwide prohibition laws went into place. So in making the most of the situation, in 1911 Sumas invited Lynden to come for a 4th of July celebration in which drinking was not illegal.
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The Lynden tribune. (Lynden, Wash.), 22 June 1911. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085445/1911-06-22/ed-1/seq-3/>
The next article give the follow up articles of the 4th July celebration in Sumas 1911.
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The Lynden tribune. (Lynden, Wash.), 06 July 1911. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085445/1911-07-06/ed-1/seq-1/>
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI stumbled onto your blog while searching for info on the Grand Hotel in Sumas. My great grandfather, Michael Fitzgerald was supposed to have owned it in the late 1800s. I am crious if you have any information regarding his family. I know several of them are buried in the "old" St. Anne's cemetery. I was also wondering if the cemetery is accessible. My grandfather, Nicholas Fitzgerald is mentioned in the book "Boundary Town" so I am sure there is a connection. Thanks for all of you hard work and dedication to preserving the history of the area. It is very much appreciated.