The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-09-20

coun Gil 10 attend the meetings as reeu.
larly as possible. and transact such bust.
ness unfinished or new. as may come be
fore them. They should cndeavor to at
tend the meetings regularly. Our town
board has held but one regular meeting
since June, and the meetings have been
continually going by default. This is not
right, for the interests of the town Ger.
tainly demand more frequent consdera-
ton, and there are matters of some i'm
portance to the citizens of Shelton that
should not be ignored longer. Especially
an ordinance requiring the construction
OF sidewalks on certain streets, and other
matters that need attention before winter.
The next regular meeting will be held on
Monday Sept. Both, and it is hoped that
quorum will be- present.
The first copy of the illustrated week ly
of the Pacific Coast has reached our ia :
BILE, and we must say that il surpasses all
our expectations. No pictorial journal in
The world is superior TO this elegant num-
her OF the Yves: Shore. and the. thought
that it is to be weekly visitor is very
pleasant one. The number before us
contains graphic sketch, in colors, en-
titled Running Gauntlet of Fire in the
Cascades" and is a very striking and ar
tlstic picture of railway train dashing
through forest fire. Such an elegant
and artistic journal as this will be in great
demand everywhere, especially with
those who feel an interest in the grand
scenery Of the West and the graphic
sketches of Pacific Coast incidents it
will contain. For sale at all news
stands at 10 cents copy. $500 a year
l.. SAMUEL, publisher, Portland Oregon.
Elk. Gov. Laughton, republican candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor and Major
Downey. of California, arrived in Shelton
Saturday for the purpose of addressing
the people. The meeting was held in the
Kneeland Hall. w. H. Kneeland spoke
first of his candidacy for State Senator.
and satisfactorily explained several points
in his position, especially on Trusts and
Corporations. Mr.. Laughton also spoke
mainly of the Office to which he is can
didate and Major Downey spoke upon
the principles of the Republican party,
the advantages of a republican state and
a republican Senate. The speakers gave
a good impression and were frequently
applauded, especially at any mention of
1.-The new State of Washington"
Rev. G.. f. Mead has been appointed to
the Methodist Church at Tumwater He
removed his goods from Shelton this
week. This place has as yet failed to re-
ceivc recognition at the hands OF the Con-
ference, but it is stated that they intend
10 fill this appointment as soon as posi-
BILE. Especially during the absence of
any services by the Methodists. the Shell.
ton Church should he open to any other
denomination, and for any Christian ser
vice or lecture. Members of all creeds
added their mite towards constructing the
building and it should not necessarily be
exclusive.
A timber land contest involving nearly
1000 acres. is now in progress at Seattle
The parties interested are the Govern
ment VS. S. S. Hawlev, r. A. Alger and
Il. K. Hawley, and its object is the res
toration Of the tract to the government
for settlement, being property claimed to
be of great agricultural value. This is
to be made test case, and should the
government be successful, will lead to the
contesting of other large tracts now held
by large mill firms and capitalists, com
prising some of the most extensive camps
on Puget Sound.
You can not dun creditor on postal
card and send ii through the mails. Here
is the law on the subject: 'Any postal
card, or envelope, or any other outside
cover, or anything which reflects injuri-
ously upon the conduct, or is plainly cal
culated or intended to injure the feelings
or reputation of the person to whom it is
directed, or which threatens him, is un-
mailable. 1t is allowable for a person to
send request to call and settle, but any
thing further is liable to result in heavy
fine.
He sat at his door at MONDAY, lonely
and glum and sad; the flies were buzzing
around him, led by a 'blue-winged gad."
Not a customer darkcned his portal, not
sign OF business was there; but the flies
kept TN buZzing about the sad mans hair.
At last in despair he shouted: "Great
Scott! Pm covered with flies;" an the
zephyr that toyed with his whiskers,
whispered: "Why don't you advertiser"
Stolen.
A California lady has purchased,
through the agency of the Editor, the
corner lot on Fifth and Railroad streets.
The lady has means, and intends, when
her California property can be disposed
of, to make other purchases, and build
upon them.
This Office is plcntifully supplied with
gratis to distribute through the County.
There is no excuse for any one to be igno-
rant of the articles Of that document.
Ca ii and get copies.
DENTIsrRY:-B. r. Freeland has
bought DR.. Canyons Dental Office in
Olympia, and is prepared 70 do all XII nds
of Dental work at reasonable rates. Of
flee In Rogers Photographic Gallery.
Ex Governor Semple, Democratic Can
didate for governor, was billed to speak
in Shelton on Monday night but was nn-
able to get here and make other appoint
ments.
Louis Derosier has sold his dwelling
and lot corner of Fourth and Gotta Streets
to Almerion Adams. He has moved into
the Asmus house.
We take pleasure in announcing to our
readers that the History Co., of San Fran
cisco, have just published in book form
work entitled "THE LIVING WORLD"
which is exciting great deal of interest