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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-07-05
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Cheap Lands in Western Washington

Tie price of land on the west
side OF 'thc mountains in Puget
Sonnd basin is controlled by its
accessibility, soil and cheapness in
clearing. 1t improved lands, the
price is fixed by the fact of it being
bottom or prairie land, shot clay or
gravel. Improved lands in Thurs
ton County. near to the Sound, or
70 Olympia or any station upon
the railroad, will range from $40
to SlOo an aero, controlled by the
conditions named. A fine hon
yard, upon good bottom land, i'm
proved as it must be with all nee
sssalry Buildings, is worth FROM
$40 10 300 per acre. Other lands.
improved, ara' worth from $3.50
to $50, according to the kind and
value OF improvements. There
are considerable lands that are
VACANT GOVERNMENT LANDS
In Ti-urston, Mason and Chehalis
connt.es. The largest proportion
ARE ti:uDer and stone lands; but
among these there are to be found
parcels that will make fine farms.
The Northern P.ciic' Railroad
company have large quantity OF
iand. IN these counties which it will
sell I" actual settlers at low prices
aud on long time at low rate of in
tercst. lirre Is also another class
pf lan'is that eau De purchased at
fess.'nable prices. In the county
there are tracts Of land tavorably
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U. s. LAND OFFICE. }

SEATTLE May Eth, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the folOWing-nanl-
ed settler has filed notice OF HIS intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Clerk of
Probate Court at Shelton w. T., On Friday
July 18th, 1889, viz: THOMAS H. JAMES, Pre-
1905 for the M, Sell; NJ, Swl4, Sec. Up. %
n. r. 4W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Winfield S. Taylor, John g.
Wipsheimer, ]. d. Sanford and Henry Marlin of
Skokomish w. t.
Any person who desires TO protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the reg,l-
latlons OF tne lnierlor department, why such
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examinc the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence il rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
% JNO B BAIRD, Register
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lT is true that in those earlier
ages men died for faith, principle,
ideaa; but SO do they die for them
in this age, Every day through
out the world men are taking fly
ing leaps to e:aath because of their
fidelity to ideas. The poor switch
man that last week leaped on the
railroad track in front of the rap
.1.T moving train AMI flung two
little chllt,en from it, but met his
pwn death under the murderous
wheels OF the ponderous machine.
died because of his idea Of duty
+ was COZ his duty to fling away
ilis own life for that of others, but
no thought it was, and done it..
Self-sacriiice, unselfishness of the
highest and noblest sort, is not of
any particular age, but of ali ages.
The spirit Of compromise is the
spirit of sclfishness, and it is not
All exclusive growth of the present
Tins. Indeed, It would be difficult,
if not impossible, to find any 9th
er period Of the worlds history in
which the spirit Of charity, of
good will toward men, was more
sentient or active than it is to-day.
1t is not on y in this country but
IN all Countries, that beneyolence
Hows in steady stream from the
itch to tho poor, the land is thick
Fifh great charities We need
put to look about any great city
lika this to recognize how strong
and broad and deep the stream Of
charity flows. 1t is epitomized in
scores Of institutions kept alive at
4 mast enormous cost for the
helping Of those who need help:
there are hospitals, homes, asylums.
refugees, schools numberless, which
Which all represent the worlds
uuseltishness, its hberality and
charity. This age is not worse.
Out OeLtcT, tNan tnOSe which went
before it, because there is ever a
potent spirit abroad in it helping
and improving it. Religion, edu,
cation, social usages are all employ
ell in shaping the world to better
ends, and they are doing it effect
nally. If there are great riches
they are moro equally divided
than ever before, and if there is
still 'seltlshhcss' in the world there
is also charity, and if there is
abroad the cowardly spirit of COM
psnailisc there is similarity tie no.
bic one of heroic endeavor and
self-sacritice.--Ex.
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SKIPPED OUr:-About two
months ago Alex Larock and trav
cling watch member named Sam
Bernard formed a partnership to
carry on the Jew elry business in
Shelton, larock furnishing the
money and Bernard the experience.
While the man with the latter
quality tended the store in the
Shelton building, Larock visited
the different camps in this vicinity
with watches and jewelry. La
rock went to Kamichie on oneof
these trips last week, and on his
return Friday evening found the
store locked and deserted. A
short investig cation showed that
Bernard had flown, taking with
him all the valuable portable stock
and even his tools and lathe, hav.
ing taken the Josephine on Thurs
day. kilograms were sent to
Iilo ci!lcI OF Iollcc at the main
points on the sound and Portland
but nothing has been heard from
them. lie got away with over
$500 in Jewelry. A he is now
quite well equipped fer a pedler
perhaps he is still in some part of
the territory or Oregon, not being
likely to go to Victoria, on account
OF the duty. His description is as
follows: A jew, age about IS
years, about five feet six inches
in height. light complexion and
moustache, wore brown coat and
light pants and imitation laced
CATERS, with the laces cut ont.
The booty was carried in telc-
scope valis,.
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LAND OFFICE. at Seattle w. T


Notice is hereby given that the foliowing-namd
settler has flied notice of his intention to make
final pIoof in support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before rhe Clerk of the Pro-
bate Court at Shelton w. t., on Friday Aug
18th, 1889, viz: ALEXANDER MARSHALL, d. S.
1872, for the VIZ, se4:s e14. SEA- Sec. 80 NeJ,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: J. d. Dow, Vincent Finch,
Lynn Bloom and John WEIGH, Of SkokO1nish w.
T.
ANY person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof OF who knows of
any substantial reason under the law and regu-
lations of the interior Department, why such
proof should n OF be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the witnesses of said
claimant and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimandt.
Is r, NJ REED. JR. Register
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United States Land Office. J

-. Seattle W, T. May 18th, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following -namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Clerk OF the
Probate Court at Shelton W. t., on Wednesday
1852, for the SWl4, Sec. 10 TIP. % N. R. w.
He names the following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: David Sanford. James D..
Sanford, Thomas II. James and Winfield T. Tay-
lOr, of SkokomiSh W.. T..
Amy person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the regu-
lations of the Interior department, why such
proof should not be allowed will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to crOss-examiue the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
q JOHN B. BAIRD, Register.
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TO SETTLERS.
Important Modification of the United
States Land Laws.

Tie following important changes and
approved by the President, March 4,
1889. All persons desiring to take
advantage of the same will have their
claims promptly and efficiently looked
after and attended to by addressing,
either in person or by letter, Paul
d'Heirry, who has lately associated HIM
self with w. w. Newlin, Esq, i'll the
conduct and care of U. S. Land Office
business. See subjoined card:
Parties who prior to March a, 1889,
entered homestead claims, and for any
reason failed to make final proof on the
same, can make new homestead entry.
Parties who entere homestead claims
and failed to make final proof on same,
and who have siace filed presumption
claims, can have the latter changed to
homestead upon application.
Parties who prior to March a, 1889,
entered homestead claim of less than
$50 acres, may enter other and addi-
tiOnal land Lyine contiguous o the orig
inal entry, which shall not with the land
first entered aud occupied exceed in the
aggregate I6o acres. Proof of residence
and. cultivation will not be required on
such additional sand, and if final receipt
or patent has already been issued, such
party will be entitled to immediate pat
ent for such additional land. This does
not apply to any person who at the date
of making application for such add,
tional G0xtieu0AS land does not 07Ou ana
occupy the lands owned by his 0rtgt"as
entry.
Parties who prior to March a, 1889,
made final homestead proof on less
than $50 acres of land, and who are
unable, or do not wish to enter COIL
tiguous land, as above stated, may
enter as an additional homestead 50
much additional land as added to the
quantity previously entered by him shaii
not exceed 100 acres. But before patent
can issue for such additional entry tnp0S
lands not contiguous the same PROOF OF
residence and cultivation will be re-
ouired as in the original entry. 90
Parties who prior to March q, l3o9,
have entered a homestead OF less IMAM
I6o acres, but who have not yet niaue
final proof, and who either cann0,
obtain or do not wish to make additional
entry on CONTIGUOUS land, can, after they
make final proof Oh lands so now heid
by them, obtain the benefits OF the pre-
ceding section. r.,
Parties who are unable, by reason OF
total or partial destruction or failure
of crops, sickness or other unavQl9e Cd,
BILE casualty to secure @ support luz
himself or those dependent upon nm
upon the lands settled upon, may rece NV,
leave of absence from said land by 'ns
Register and Receiver for Length y,
time not exceeding one year, and foIiei''
no right by such absence.
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oeattIc, " T., May 14th, 1883. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Clerk of Probate
Court at shelton w. T., on Friday July 70, 1882,
seq: So, Sw14, See. Tp % N. r. west
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: John G. Winsheimer, Win
Marlin eff Skokomish VT
Any person who desires to protest against the
alowancd of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and reguia-
lions of the Interior Department why such
proof should not be allowed. Wilt be piven an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place 10 cross examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant
% JNo. B. BAIRD, Register
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LAND OFFICE, at Seattle w. IT,


Notice is hereby given that the following namd
settler has fled dotice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before the Judge or in
his absence the Clerk of Probate Court at Shell
ton, w T., on Friday Aug. 10Th, 1889, viz: LYNN
BLOOM HID, 1l476, for the 81, seq: Nw14, Sea,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: C. P. Nutter, John W. welch,
A. W. McMurry and Alexander Marshall OF
Skokomish w. r.
Any person who desires to protest agasnst the
allowance of such proof, or who knows OF any
substantial reason, under the law and he rcgul-
lations of the Interior Deparimeel, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
% T. NJ REED JR Register
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United States Land Office !

Notioeis hereby given that the following-namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
proof Will be made before the Register and Re
ceiver at Seattle W. T. on Thursday Aug. Sth
1889, viz: G. PHIL EBERHART HID 1884 for Lot 2
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: j. G. Gill, W. F. Gill, Charles
Talmage and Morris Daniels, of Vaughn W. T.
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the laws and the regu-
lationf of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the witnesses OF said
claimant, and TO offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant
JOHN b. BAIRD Register %
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United States I end OfficeI

bcaLtIo v. T. MAY 18th, 1889. J
Notice is hereby giventh at the following namd
settler has fled notice of his intention to make
final proof i'll support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made Clerk of the Probate Court az
Shelton W. I. Tuesday July 10th, 1889, viz;
DAVID CosTAIRs, Pre-. 1886, for the Nw14, Nw14,
Sec. % TIP. 20 n. r. CIV
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land. viz: George ID. Kennedy, John A.
Mcdonald, Henry H. Martin and Henry w.
Martin of Shelton WI
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows OF any
substantial reason, uuder the law and the regu-
lations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cIoss-eXamine the witnesses Of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
a JNo. B. BAIRD, Register
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United States Land Officel

SealtIe ". t. May 18th, l8Sg.y
Notice is hereby given that the following nand
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof viii be made before the Clerk of the
Probate Court at Shelton W. T., on Wednesday
July 81. 1889, viz: JACOB BEATTINGER, Pre-. H.
665 for the So. NE14, NEl4. NWH, swA, NE14,
Sec. 30, TIP. % \, Range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land, viz: John j. Carpenter, L. w.
Gray John Shaw and Daniel West, Clifton w, r.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, Or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the reg
ulations of tina Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
"a JOHN B. BAIRD, Register.
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United States Land Office

:. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof win be made before Judge or in
his absence Clerk Probate Court at Shelton w. T..
OH wednesday July 18th, 1889, Viz: CHARLES R.
REID, guardian of estate of Elizabeth Balm Hid.
$500, for the Lot and E1a Se14, Sec. u TIP. % N.
T.. w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: John McReayy, w. J. Ross
Johu Anderson and A, r. Combs, of Union City
w.
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and regula-
tons OF the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-eXa1nine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence i'll 1ebuttal OF
that submitted by claimant,
% JOHN b. BAIRD, Register.
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Notices of Final Proof.
United States Land offset

Seattle W. T, Feb. Goth, 1855 4
Notice is hereby given that the following -nlsind
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof viii be made before Judge Probate Court
at Shelton ", t.. on Saturday July 9th, 1899, viz:
P ELMER BEcKwITF, Pre-. Emp. No. :. - Tor
the Swl4, Sec. 6 TIP. 10 n. r. 4west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land, viz: d. NJ Duckworth Of Shelton,
NJ. C. Ssmmins, VIM. CalloWand Robert Etliso u
Kamilchie, w. T.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowagce of such proof or who knows of any
lations of the Ileeror Department. why such
proof should not be allowed; viii be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-eSamine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence III rebuttaI of
that submitted by claimant
% JOHN 3. BAIRD Register
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United States Land Offtcel

49,. NSittIIS ". T. May 18th. 1857.
N0tice is hereby given that thu following namd
settler has filed notice of bis Intention TO r1aIe
maj proof in support of his claim, and that
s 50 proof will be made before Judge or in his
eDsenee Clerk Probate Court at Shelton W. r., on
u July 18th, 1889, viz: HENRY H. MARTIN.
Hq; S.s2, for the Nwl4, Sec. s TIP. 10 n. 4. s ".
n names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous ~ residence upon and cultivation Of
l "a rs John A. IcDonald and George D. Kennedy.
oil Shelton ". T.
Any person who desires TO protest against the
substantial reason, under the raw and repula
IONS IONS OF the Interior Department, why such
prCol should not be allowed, win be given an op-
puituiiisy OF the above mentioned time and
p1 iace 20 cross-examlne The witnesses OF said
ttbtalaant, and TO offer evidence in rebuttal of
5nat submitted by claimant.
JNo. 3. BAIRD, Register.
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United States Land Office

1O..ttIU ~ y, = !, = op I0sI1' Ioo1.I
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Judge Probate Court
at Shelton, "; T., on Friday July och, 1889, viz
p. GEORGE BARRON, Pre- Emp, No. for
the Nw14, Sec. 6 TIP. 10 n R. w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz: D.. NJ. Duckworth Shelton
williamCallow, II. C. Simmons and Robert Eli
son, Kamilchie W. T.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of snch prooe or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the regu
lations of the Iutarier Department, why snch
proof should not be allowed, will be given an OPP
portunity at tide above mentioned time and
place TO cross examine the witnesses of said
claimant. anl to offer evidence in ~rebuttal OF
that submitted bp claimant
% JOHN B. BAIRD, Register
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U. S. LAND OFFICE,

I ZOtII,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of Probate Court at Shelton w. t., on Wednesday
July 81, 1889, viz: JOHN J. CARPENTER, Pre-. No.
loa nf Se6 Witnesses as To- 10 prove 70 his
continuous residence upon and cul tiyation of,
said land, viz: John Shaw, John Mcdonald,
John Powers and Jacob Beattinger' Clifton W. IT,
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such preof, or who knows Of any
su bstantial reason, under the law and the regu
latiOns of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to crosse examine the witnesses of said
claimant and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that
submitted by claimant
2f JNo. B. BAIRD Register.
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United States Land OficeI

Seattle W. I. May 2Sth 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following namd
final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before the Judge or in
his absence Clerk Probate Court at Shelton W. T.
Hid, 5306. for the!NEN, See. 10 TIP. 10 n. r. 6 west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
SAID lane, VIZ: Henry II. Martin, Henry W.
Martin, John A. Mcdonald and George d. Ken
nedy, of Shelton W. T.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason under the law and the regu-
latsons OF the Intersor Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cTOss-eXamine the witnesses of said
Claimant, and to offer evidence in rebdttal of
that submitted by claimant
"A JNo. q. BAIRD, Register.
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The cereal crop OF California
will be very largo this year, and is
now being harvested. There is
bai little Of the crop of last year
remaining. Reports from Eas,
tern Washington state that the re-
cent rains have greatly improved
the p:i;s.ects for large crop,
which the previous drouth had rem
tertd doubtful. A largo grain
elevator is now under construction
at Tacoma for the reception of the
crop, in addition to Che warehous-
cs already built.
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Two prominent persons of the
United States died last week, Gen.
Simon Cameron, at the advanced
age of ninety years, and Mrs.
Lucy Webb Hayes, widow of the
late General Hayes. The public
Offices i'll Washington will be
draped il m 'urning thirty days
Tor the honored dead.