davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
The following is taken from the Port

III. following is taken from the Port
Two So, men named John Smith and Har-
nv Norherr loegers employed near smell
ion ore IN the city. Smith IS bandaged
nm around the head and his left arm Is
in q sIinr He walks with limp ana
Looks GENERALLY as if he was badly USED
UP. .ar-;,l.
cnnflict with a bear IN which Smith
came ont victor, but not without terrl-
Last Saturday afternoon Smith was en-
gagged at slashing some underornsh 10,
the continuation Of Il skid road. ne hau
had dinner but short time, and HAD not
ra,urnad to the scene of his laDors more
Than a few minutes when be iound MINI
self face 70 face with an unusually large
She bear His meeting with TINS huge
creature was peculiar he naa gone
ahead of his work to examine the tulch-
ness of the underbrush, and IN order 10
see better had climbed upon big log.
The 10, was situated on the brink oil the
he'd of = dry creek. As Smith was pre-
pairing to lamp off the log, he missed MS
footing, slipped and fell into the creek
and almost directly upon bruln, VINO was
hidden under fallen tree and by lot OF
brush At the time of his fall Smith nal
his axe in his hand, but lost his grip Cd
it.
The bear jumped up and before the un
willing intruder had time to gamer MS
scattered wits or defend himself, he re-
ceived a terrible blow on the cheek from
the bears paw. The blow knocked Smith
heels over head but did not stun hlm'
He picked himself up as rapidly as pos
sible and looked around for sOmethlng
TO defend himself with. His axe was al
most at his feet, and he grabbed 1t. Inc
fight that followed between the sturdy
logger and his four footed opponent was
terrible Smith states that he could not
WELD his axe with rapidiiy enough to
keep the bear at safe distance, although
he buried it in the bears ribs four times.
The battle continued for about fifteen
minutes and both Smith and the bear
were greatly exhausted, the former from
lack of breath. the latter from the loss OF
blood. a we'll directed blow at the bears
head finally ended the conflict The eX-
tent Of Smiths wounds are: His lett
shoulder and hip badly torn by the bears
claws, the left side Of his face and neck is
also terribly scratched. His working
clothes are in shreds.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
Inited States Land.Office,

oedIIc, W. 7, April 20 1903.
NOticesis hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions OF the act of Congress of June 8,
1873 entitled, IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon. Nevadu. and
Washington Territory, H. E. HATCH OF Lapeer,
County of Lapeers State of Michigan, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement, No 4745,
for the purchase of the sEA of swl4, So OF SEA
& NE14 OF sE14 of Section %, Township TN, II "
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than Tor
agricultural purposes and to establish his claim 70
eaid land before the Register and Receiver OF this
January, 1891.
He names as witnesses: R E Elson. Ches sac
gar Henry Winsor and Shelton, ali OF Shel
ton, VT.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely above
describe lands are requested to file their claims
in this Office on or before said 9th day OF January
1891. JEo B. BAIRD, Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
JOHN B. BAIRD Register
u. S. LAND OFFICE,(
Seattle w T. Dacamhar 8. 1883. \

Notice is hereby given that IN compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
rs, entitled. San act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Tacoma, County of Pierce, Territory of washing
tonhas this day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No 3714, for the purchase OF the NEH, Sec
number SO, in township number % north
Range west. and win offer proof to show that
the land sought is valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tah;sh his claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver of this Office at Seattle, w. T., on
Saturday, the 18th day of Sept. 1882,
He names as witnesses: Daniel Burnes, }:
Holdiman, H. Hibbard and ID. kreutzman OF
Tacoma w. T,
ANY and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands are requested to file their Claims
1850. Is JNo. B. BAIRD, Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
The Mason County Journal.
IUILISHEU IFEHf FLIDAY MORNING
-.BY.-
&. &. Angle, Proprietor
SUBSCRIPTION. RATES

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
One Year, payable in advance 81 GO
Six Months, do 90 o.
Three Months, do &c
Single Copy, cents.
One square. Zone inch.) for all CONNER
cial advertising, per month, 81 OF
Local lines will be inserted, tor each IN
sertion, per line. o.
Large advertisements by special contract.
Ieral advertising Will be inserted at the
rate allowed by law; charged to the
officer or attorney authorizing the IN
sertion and is payable on issuing all
davit OF publication.
Firth Death and Marriage notices and any
,oattcrs of local or general interest thankfully
r.ce;ved. Correspondence solicited.
Recommendations sent to this office for publ
,otion must be accompanied by the name of the
writer else no attention will be paid them.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the
lows or opinions expressed by correspondents,
ond we reserve the right to reject any and all
,a+tar Of n personal nature, rejecting to the In
~ ual fisnredit of any one
~ onr Office hours are all day and half the night.
colI on MS when you are in town.
Matter for publication should reach us in
Vednesday's mail, and not later if sent other
WISE The na MASON COUNTY JOURNAL.
SHELTON WASH. TERI.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
Timber Land Act, June Sd, 1878;
Notices For Publication.
United States Land Office.

SeattIe, ". T., May Ist 1852
Notice is hereby given that in compliance With
the provisions of the act Of Congress eff June 3,
1875 entitled "An act for the sale Of timber LANDS
Washington Territory" FREDERICK w. TAYkoR q
Kamilchie, County of Mason, Territory OF VssA-
ington, has thir day filed in this office his svosp
statement No ALSO, for the purchase of the NvL of
Section Is, Township IS North, Range west, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought =
more valuable for its timber stone than Tor az
said land before the Register and Receiver q ~
office on Thursday the 9th day of January l2al.
He names as witnesses: John Hudson, N. q .
of Kamilchie, w. Il.
Any and all persons claiming adversely Tie
above-described lands are requested to file u Or
Claims in this office on or before said day Of jan
uary, 1891. JNO. B. BAIRD Repister On
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Office.

y Seattle, VI. T., May 10, 1881
!, Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with
1873 entitled, "An act for the sale of timber land
inthe States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" ELMER c. CLARK, OF
Tacoma, County Of Pierce, Territory of Washing
ton has this day filed in this Office his state
ment No 1880, for the purchase of the VIZ, sw14
SEA-, SwN, Sec: 5 and ne}4 nwl4, Sec. s,
in Township 23 n, Range 3west, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more valua-
Bile for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this office at
Seattle, on Tuesday, the Goth day of Jan. 1881.
He names as witnesses: " Finch, j. Dow,
r. A. Dougan and d. Troutman of Union City.
W. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said Doth day Of
jan, 1891. JNo. B. BAIRD, Register. %
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD
Judicial District of Washington, Ty. holding
Terms at Seattle, King County w. T.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Seattle, Plaintiff, No: SAL,
VS.. Order
JOEL MILLER, Defendant Of Sale.
Under and by virtue of an execution and Order
the above entitled action dated May Sth, 1889 to
me directed and delivered have duly levied
upon the following described real property to
w.t. an undivided one Half Interest in and to
the following Real Property situated in Mason
County Washington Territory
The south half of northwest quarter and north
half of south west quarter OF section number
one, the south half of north vest quarter east
half of southwest quarter, aud the south
quarter and lots two three and four(2-3&G OF
section number two (2), the east half of north
west quarter, north west quarter OF north east
quarter Of section number eleven QI in town
ship number twenty two (22) north of range
four az west, the south half of south west quar-
ter of section number thirty five $3.50 in town
ship number twenty three (23) north of range
four az west, containing in all eight hundred
and eighty four (SSi of land, more Or less.
Notice is hereby given that on
SATURDAY THE 18th DAY OF JUNE, 1889.
at the hOur. ofione o'clock p. N. of said Gay at
the Court House in the town of Shelton, County
of Mason W. t. l will sell to the highest bidder,
for cash. at public auction all the right title and
interest of Joel Miller in and to the above des-
cribcd Real properly, SO much as shall be neces-
sary to satisfy the above execution in the sum
of Three Thousand one Hundred and Eighty
and 81-l00 Dollars and costs
Dated this 9th day OF May 1880.
d NJ DUCKWORTH.
Sheriff Mason Co. w. T.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
M Doo GRID 1879

SEATTLE, W. T., Dec. 5ru, 1000
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3.
1873 entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" ". E. LocK HARD OF
has this day filed in this Office his sworn state.
ment No Sill, for the purchase of the SWI, Of
Section No 20. in Township No 20, North
Range west, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes and to estab-
lish his claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver of this office at Seattle on Thursday
the 5th, day of Sept, 1889.
He names as witnesses: Chas. H. Saegar, J.
S. w. Shelton, R. R. Elson of Shelton w. T., H.
F. Mcclure of Seattle w. I.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 9Th, day OF
Sept, 1889. JNo B. BAIRD, Register. "a
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Of31ca

oeHttIe, w T. May 1st 1889. I
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
entitled can act for the sale of timber lands In the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada, and wash
ington Territory" CHARLES i. GRIGGs of Kamil-
filed in this office his sworn statement No 4751 for
the purchase of the SEA of Sec. 49, TIP. 1SN, sw,
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
agricultural purposes and to establish his claim 10
said land before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Seattle, Thursday the 8 day of January
NJ. G. Simmons, W. d. McBryde and Fred Benis,
of Kamilchie, w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands requested to file their claims
in this office on or before said day of JAN, 'oI
20 John B. Baird Register
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

Notice is hereby given that i'll compliance with
the PROV sions of the act of congress of June 8,
1878, enl tiled "An act for the sale of timber land
in the 81 ates of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washing ton Territory" WHEELER GREEN, of
Tacoma County of Pierce, Territory of Wash
ington, as this day fled in this Office his sworn
statenen No. 1914, for the purchase of the Ell of
SEA OF 81 elton MOI, VIZ, Sw14, Of section No.
township No. % north, range No. west,
and will Jffer proof TO show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver of
this Office at Seattle, Thursday, the 60 day of
August, 1882
He names as witnesses: S. McTaggart Dan'l
Elkinton, B. Cronk and Lon Jerome, OF SkOkO-
mish w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said % day of
August 59 T. NJ. REED JR. Register. %
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
Timber Land Act, June 3 I'd, 1877 s.
Notices For Publication.
United States Land Office,

Seattle, W. T.. April I, 1853.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1875 entitled An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" MARTIN OLSON OF
Seattle, County of King, Territory OF Washington
has this day filed in this office his sworn statemnt
No 1929 for the purchase of the Ma, NE14, Sec. 8,
and NJ, Nw14 of Sec. 9, in TIP. e. N. Range ":
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver OF
this office at Seattle on Saturday, the 18th day OF
October 1890.
He names as witnesses: August Crock, Nils
Peterson, Louis Swanson of Tacoma and NJ. Gray
of Clifton w, IT.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are hereby requested to file
their claims in this office or before said Is day
of October, $780, JNo B. BAIRD, kRegister. Is
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Office

Seattle, W. r., Nov. 9th, 1855
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1875 entitled San act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevadr, and
Washington Territory" A. F, ABLE, Of
Seattle, County OF King. Teri. of Washington
has this day fled in this office his sworn statemnt
No 1851, for the purchase of the 81 OF SEA, and
81 of sw14, Section 10 in Township q n, west,
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, anc to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Seattle, W. T., on Thursday the u day
of August, 1889.
He names as witnesses: Jesse Kirkl and,
Henry layton of Shelton and R. 7. Murrey &,
Ambrose Goetry of Seattle W. L.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said %. Gay of
August, 1889, J.Y, OsTRANDER Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Office,

Seattle ". T., March 18th, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June g. 49,
entitled, An act for the sale of timber lands In
the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, wash
ingtOn Territory" TIMOTHY L. Downs, of Taco
ma County of Pierce, territory of washington, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement No
443 for the purchase of the North East Quarter OF
Section "a, in Town'p q N, Range west, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agrcul,
tural purposes, and to establish his claim to SAID
flee at Seattle, on Thursday, the 18th day OF Aug
ust, 1890. =. ri,
He names as witnesses: NJ. Bennett, Hoke,
John Shurburn Il r C Crawford, Tacoma, w. T..
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands are requested to file thcirclalms In
this office or before said 18th day of Aug, 1890.
'- JNo B. BAIRD, Register. 10
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
u. s, LAND OFFICE,

SUHCtIt :,
Notice is hereby given that in complianc with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1878. entitled IAN act for the saeo timber land
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" CHAs; Brunei =, Go OF
ington has this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No 1886 for the purchase of the SWH,
of Section 8, Township q north, Range 3 west:
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver OF
this Office at Seattle, W. IT, on Thursday the TO-
day of Jan. 1890.
He names as witnesses: VIM. Fountain, VIM
Kirkland, Henry Laytham and Jesse Kirkland,
all of Shelton, P. O.. w. T.
aboye-described lands are required to file their
claims in this office on or before said 16, day OF
January $780, JNO. B. BAIRD, Reg. IL
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
II & LAND OFFICE

OEAIILE, IHdTCn 10, I00y.Y
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1873 entitled, IAN act for the sale of timber land
81 os NeEsoa an o
Tacoma, County of Pierce Territory of Wash
ngton, has this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No. 4i4S, for the purchase of the
So, Nw1a & NJ, swL of Section II, Township 20
north Range west and win offer proof to show
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver of this Office at Seattle, W. T.,
on Tuesday the 10th day of September, 1890
He names as witnesses; Ole GilbersOn, Lewis
Gunderson' Nes Nelson and Thomas Olson, all of
Tacoma Pierce County, w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abovedescribed lands are requested to file their
claim in this Office or before said 18th day Of
september, 1890. JNo BAIRD,
II Apis Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
The FOURTH in SHELTON

will be celebrated under the aus
pices of the Shelton Cornet Band,
in the best manner possible, so
that all the people in this vicinity
may enjoy themselves and re'nem-
Der the Nations Holiday at slight
expense.
The program of the Day will be
as follows:
Sunrise Salute.
Baseball at $50 o'clock.
Sports st 100 P. NJ.
Foot race freo for all, $5.O0-2.00.
Foot race, Boys, under Is, prize.
Foot race Fat and old mon, prize.
Ladies race, prize.
Potato race, $500 LOO.
Wheeibarrow race, 81 zoo
Shooting match, guns fur
nished, S1O0
Sack race, $2.00-1 90
Creased pole, $500
Creased pig, Pig.
Hurdle race, $500
Leaping, Running Jump, ca. 5000.
Stand, Hop, Skip and jrmp $500
Putting the stone. 200
Putting the sledge, 200
Dancing will be on the bowery
plan of fifteen cents per ticket, or
two for twenty-five cents, emitting
the holders to one danes each, and
will begin about 3 o'clock as de-
sired and continue during after
noon and evening in the Knee
land Hall. Good music has been
engaged.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Office.

Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
rs, entitled, An act for the sale OF timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory, FRANK SMITH of
has this day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 41o1, for the purchase of Lots & 2 &
swA, ne4. of Section 2 in TIP 20N. Range west
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Seattle w. t., on Monday, the 18th
day of April, 1890.
He names as witnesses: James wright,
Frank Mitchell, Herbert Sheldon, & RCgel Shell
don of Tacoma, Pierce County w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands are requested to file their claims
in this office on or before said 18th day of April
1890. JNO, B. BAIRD, Register 2s
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Office.

Seattle, w. T., May 18th, 1888.
Notice-is hereby given that i'll compliance with
the provisions OF the act OF Congress Of June rs,
entitled, "An act for the sale of timber lands i'll
the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and wash
ington territory" JOSEPH ELLISON, of Kamil-
chic Co. of Mason Teri of Wash has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No4791 for the
purchase of the JNwH of Section, "a TIP. ION,
Range west, and win offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for it timber stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his
of this office at Seattle on Wednesdayth 21stday
Of January 1891.
He names as witnesses: Fred Beams, w. D.
McBryde, Francis Carr and John Hudson all OF
Kanilchie. Mason County, w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above.
described lands are requested to file their claims
III this office Oh before aid 21st day of Jan. 81
- John B. Baird Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
limited States Land Office. !

Seattle, ". T., May Il, 1859.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June g.,
1873 entitled San act for the sale of timber lands
washington Terri" JAMES SoRAN of Olympia
County of Thurston, Territory of washing
ton, has this day filed in this office his sworn
tatement No. 1902, for the purchase OF the 81,
NelI; EI5 Sel1' of Section 10 in township 10,
North Range West ana will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more valu.
able for its timber stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this Office at
Seattle, w. T., on Saturday, the 24th day of Jan
1891. He names as witnesses: VIM. Dan
iels, James Delaney of Kamilchie W. I. Thorn.
as Smith, John H. Wilson, olympia w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said oath day Of
Jan. 1891.
% JOHN B, BAIRD Register
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
Unitad States Stand Omca

SVdJJIH, To, ., J
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June g.
rs, entitled, Gan act for the sale of timber lands
in the States OF California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" HARRY HIBBARD, of
Tacoma County of Pierce, Terry of Washington
has this day filed in this efice his sworn satemen
No 1922, for the purchase of the Southeast Quar-
ter of Section 33, in Township 23N, Ranged west,
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and to establish his claimto
said land before the Register and Receiver of this
office al Seattle on Thursday, the 18th day of
Sept 1899. He names as witnesses: Daniel
Burns John Byrnes, Jerry Holdinan and Hugo
Kreatzman OF Tacoma W. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands requested to file their claims
in this Office on or before said 18th of Sept 1882
% JNO. B. BAIRD, Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-06-21
United States Land Office.

StatlIe, W. T., MATCH II, I8gU.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions OF the act of Congress of June 3,
'7S, entitled, San act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory NJ. HoKE of
Tacoma, County of Pierce Territory of Washing
ton, has this day fled in this Office his sworn
statement No. 4404, for the purchase of the EwZ,
OF Section "a. in Township 21north, Range west,
and win offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
t od I'D bfro ~, o ~ o,,d p,o,n ~
this Office at Seattle, Thursday the 18th day Of
Aug, 1890
He names as witnesses: r. c. Crawford, T. l.,
Downs, NJ. Bennett, J. Shurbnrn, Tacoma w. T.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands are requested to file their claims
in this Office ON or before said 18th day Of Aug. 90
% JNO RAIRD. Register