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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-21
The Incorporation Law Invalid.

AS has been iptimated for some
time past the territorial law under
which Shelton and a score of other
towns were incorporated was in
valid. The Supreme court SO de-
cided in the case Of Puyallup citi-
liens who contested the law, be-
cause the town endeavored to in
clude their land within the corpor-
ate limits. There is question as
to what will be done in regard to
the money collected from liquor
licenses, but as the towns acted in
good faith they will be relieved.
Senator Thompson has already in
trodnced a bill in the Senate to
legalize the incorporation of towns
and villages, but it was tabled.
This bill, with the addition of an
emergency clause, should be taken
up and passed at once, for unless
this state of affairs is renedied at
once 1t will cause a setback to the
towns affected, and injure the gen
eral prosperity of the state. As
it now stands their is no town gov
eminent, the police have no power
to keep the peace, town warrants
are no good, public work on the
streets and sidewalks stopped and
town debts not paid.
The Globe, commenting On the
matter, says: "The principle in
volved in the Kelly case was that
that the legislature of 'S7-SS at
tempted to confer legislative pow
ers upon the judge of the district
court. This could not be done
Perhaps Mr.. Thompson's bill
might be considered an ex post
facto law, and one which would
therefore be unconstitutional. In
that case law should be passed at
once that would incorporate all
these towns, and let the officers
who have been elected hold until
al election, and grant to the officers
the power to ratify the acts OF the
officers (de tact,) of the supposed
corporations.
1.-The law referred to of 1SS7-SS
was a good one, with very few
minor defects. 1t defined the du.
ties and powers OF the town officers
and while a general law was also
in the nature Of a charter. Under
that law the inhabitants Of viii
lage occupying less than one
square mile could be incorporated
by petition to and decree from the
court. 1t worked well. Of the
torty-six towns thus incorporated,
nearly every one has been prosper
Gus and the people have been
thereby greatly benefited.
each Of these places is small
business center for rapidly devel-
oping section of country. The el-
ection of officers for these new
towns would have been the first of
April. Of course no election can
now be held or called. There
should be a call sent to the chair
men Of the boards Of trustees { or
mayors) Of these towns to meet in
a few days."
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Unified States Land Office.

SeHtlt, " ASH. ,DtC. oOtII 1908.
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
In the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" JAMES +. SHRIvER, of
Seabeck. County of Kitsap, State of Wash
lngton has thir day filed in this office his sworn
statement No 4485, for the purchase of the NE1 OF
seq of Section Z; M of SwZ, & NwH of SEX,
Section S, Township % North, Range 2 west. and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber stone than for ag-
said land before the Register and Receiver of this
office on wednesday the DIST day of May, 1890.
He names as witnesses; Stephen Willett, Jno:
Shaw, Henry Jackson and Jacob Hopp, all Of
kltsap county, wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office or before said 2lsti day OF
May, 1890. T. NJ. REED JR., Register,
Date of first Pub. Jan 17-4-13.
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United States Land Office.

JaIv. Zlth, 1SyUy
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" FRANK BUTLERY. of Ia
coma, County of Pierce, Territory OF Washington,
has this day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No 1863. for the purchase OF the NJ of seq
Sw14 of seq & seq OF SW14. Section H. Town
no ii, n, Il no west, ana will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable for
its timber than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver of this office at Seattle, on
Wednesday, the 25th day OF June, 1890
He names as witnesses: William Isbell, and
James Berry, of Tacoma, James Cant and John
Martin, of Seattle, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office or before said 18th day of
June, 1890. r. NJ. REED, JR. Register
Date OF first Pub. Feb. 21-9-1S.
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United States Land Object

Seattle wash. Dec. 9th, 1889.
Notices hereby given thatin compliance with
the provisions of the Act of Congress of June 8,
1878, entitled San Act for the Sale of timber
Lands in the States of California, Oregon, New
ada and washington Territory" WILLIAM Coop
ER, of Tacoma County of Pierce, State of
wash. has this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement No. 5194, for the purchase of the
Northeast quarter section q in township
% north, range west, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable 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
wash. on Thursday the 3rd day of April 1890.
He names as witnesses: John Gibblen, Sam
uel Harper. Joseph Der and Jas. DeMolitor, all of
Tacoma Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 3rd day
of April 1890.
T. NJ. Reed Jr. Register.
Date of first Pub. Jan. SPILL
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To Young HouSekeeperS!
FREE TO ALL BRIDES.
Notice is hereby given to all the readers of this
IN paper and all their friends and acquaint-
ances throughout the U. s. and Canada, that
Timber Land Act, June Sd, 1873;
Notices For Publication.
u. s. LAND OFFICE, !

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Seattle, W. Dec. 3rd, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that in cOmplianc with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
70, entitled, San act for the sale of timber land
inlthe states of California, Oregon, Nevada and
washington Ter MICHAEL KoEBLER of Tacoma
County of Pierce. State of washington, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement.
No 51s4. for the purchase of the wiz, SEA
& seH, sell. of Sec. 10, TIP q north, Rs4 we3t.
and viii offer proof TO show that the land is more
valuable for its timber stone than for agricul~
turaI purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of thfsebfI
fice at Seattle, wash on Monday, the 31st day of
March 1890. He names as witnesses: Vincent
Finch and ]. d. Dow, SkOkOmish wash. and
Dan Leonard and Jos. Frank of Tacoma wash :
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
ab)ve-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said 81, day of
March 1890 Il. NJ. REED JR. Register.
Date of first publication Jan 3-2-n.
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Timber Land Act, June Bird, 1873
Notices For Publication.
U. S. LAND OFFICE,

Seattle, Wash. Feb. 1st 1882
Notice is hereby given that in complianc with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1873, entitled "An act for the sale of timber land
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada aud
Tacoma, County OF Pierce State Ao of Wash,
ingtOn, has this day filed in this office his sworn
statement No 1882 for the purchase of the Nw14,
of Sec No. 20, in Up u n, rang west, and will Off
er proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber stone than for agri-
cultural purposes and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Seattle WASH, Oh Thu sday, the 3rd
day of April $780,
He names as witnesses: John Tiedeman, Pc
ter GOodmanson, Julius Olson & Dan Rambough
Tacoma, Wash
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are required to file their
claims in this office before said Sd day OF
April, 1890 JNo. B. BAIRD, Register
Date of first Pub. Jan. 1872.
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United States Land Office

!
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1878, entitled AN act for the sale of timber
da, and Washington Territory" CHas. 4. HoR
TON. ofSheton Co. of Masou State of wash
ington, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 52S4, for the purchase OF
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 es
and receiver of this Office at Seattle Wash
on Thursday the 22nd day of May $780,
He names as witnesses: NJ Lewis, H. Dun
par, Wm Kennedy and z. P. Dunbar, of Shelton
Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office Oh or before said % day
of May 1890 TN REED JR. Register.
Date of first Pub. Jan I74-I3
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U. S. LAND OFFICE.

SEATTLE, Nov. 18th. 1889
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3
in the states of California, Oregon. Nevada and
Washington Territory EVAN L. JONES of
Tacoma, County, of Pierce, State of Wash
statement No. 51G6, for the purchase of the
M, Sw1H; Sw4, Swl4, See. ii and SEA- Sell, See
10, IN township % north Range No west
ana Will 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 Wash.
on Saturday the 22nd day of March, $780,
He names witnesses S. L.. Dimmick.
J. w Kennedy, NJ Kennedy and Warburton,
Tacoma
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
abovedescribed lands are requested to file their
claimin this Office on or before said 22nd day Of
March, 1890. T. NJ REED JR Register
Date of first publication Dec 27-1-IO
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Timber Land Act, June 3rd, 1873.
Notices For Publication.
United States Land Office,

" ash. J
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June g. rs
entitled AN act for the sale of timber lands nthe
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and wash
1ngton territory JAMES SoRAN, of
Olympia Co. OF Thurston, State of wash, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement No
1902 for the purchase of the Sl5, of NeI
Ela, Sel4, of Sec. 10, in TIP. IL n. K. No. 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, Wash. on Thursday the 18th
day of May 1890.
He names as witnesses: Mark Graham,
ThoWas Smith and John A. Wilson of Olympia
wash. and James Delaney of Kamilchie Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands are requested to file their claims
III this Office on or before said 18th day of May
1890 T. NJ. REEDJR.. Register
Date of first Pub. Jan. l7-4-l3.
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United States Land Office,

Seattle, Wash. Jany. 9Th, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
rs, entitled, IAN act for the sale OF timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, anu
Washington Territory" MICHAEL EUsTACE of
Tacoma, County of Pierce, State of Washington
has this day filed in this efice his swornstatement
No $50, for the purchase of the Northwest Quar-
ter of Section SO, in Township %, N, r 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 at Seattle w. on Wednesday, the 4th day of
June 1890 He names witnesses: John
Peterson, Jas. De Molitor, David Hudson, John
Wills, of Tacoma Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands requested to file their claims
in this Office before said 4th of June, 1890.
T. NJ. REED, JR., Register.
Date of first Pub, Jan. 31-6-15
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I. NOV,
Notice hereby given thatin compliance with.
1878, entitled, "An act for the sale of Timber
lands in the States of California. Oregon, Neva-
da and Washington Tcrritory,"C w. IsHAM of
Tacoma County of Pierce, State of washington
has this day filed in this Office his sworn state
mentNo, 5lo9 for the purchase of the E1l SwL
SwA, SwH Sec and Sell, seq, Sec 4, TIP. % n,
range west, and willoffer proof to show that
the land is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes to and establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver Os this Office at Seattle Wash on Mon
day the oath day of February 1890.
He names as witnesses: James Buges S. r.
Mock Tacoma wash. John Campbell and John
Rangan Sidney Wash,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said oath day
of February 1890.
TN REED JR, Register.
Date first Pub, NOv2 1876
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United States Land Office,

Seattle, Wash. Dec. End, 1889
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8,
1875 entitled San act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Terri, EUGENE L. HUDSON, Tacoma
County of Pierce, State of wash. has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement, No. 5l7S
for the purchase of the Nwl4 of section No. IA
in township number % 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 establish his claim to
aid land before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Seattle, wash ON Friday, the 18th day of
March 1890.
He names as witnesses: William Calvin, viii
liam Bonnie, Marion F. Anderson and Frank
Peterman, all of Tacoma Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely above
described lands are requested to file their claims
inthis Office on or before said 18th day of March
1890. T. NJ. REED JR., Register.
Date of first Pub. Dec 1857.
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U. S. LAND OFFICE,

Seattle, Wash. Jan, 7th, 1890 !
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the Act of Congress of June 3,
1878, entitled IAN Act fol the Sale of Timber
Lands in the California Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory CHARLES A. LUCIA of
Fir County of skagit State of Washing
ton has this day filed in this office his sworr
statement No 5S01, for the purchase of the So,
sell; sla swA, See. 10, TIP. 3 n. 4 and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agricul
tural purposes and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Seattle, Wash. on Saturday the
31st day of May 1890.
He names as witnesses: John D. Dow, Vim
cent Finch, Charles Tebo and Mort Wicks, of
SkokOmish Wash.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 31st day of
May 1890. IN. REED JR. Register.
Date of first Pub. Feb. 7-7-.16.
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United States Land Office.

Seattle Wash. Nov BIRD 1889
!, Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with
me provisions of fine act af Congress of June 8.
io'S; en.itied ret for the sale of timber lands
Ia the States of California, Oregon. Nevada. and
washington Territory" JOHN CLARK of Taco
ma county of Pierce Territory of Washington.
mas MS day filed in this Office his sworn state
D ana y, OF section 6, in township 20 north K.
/, west, and will offer proof to show that the
anu sought is more valuable for its timber or
taDlish his claim to said land before the Regis
Ter ana receiver OF this Office at Seattle Wash
on tuesday the 18th day of March 1870
ne names as witnesses; George ID. Ken
nedy, Jackson Smith. James GETTY and lanes
Trease, of Shelton, Wash.
ANY and all persous claiming adversely the
apoNe-adscribed lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day q,
March 1890. ' "a
7. NJ. REED JR. Register.
Date of first Pub. Dec l3-5l-S
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COmmpndable.

All claims n" consistent with the bigh
'''ia' t;.' 81 Ssn'r o. Figs are purrosely
So' :" " tue C.l. Fig Syrup ompany
~ ~ .-eh Z on TIE Kidneys, liver and
" W. Is. s''r >in. rae system effcctually.
~ u / a. i 1t cs.:c-all aud makes no pre.
len- i:'ls taat every bottle will not sub
staDtiase.
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American
Farmer Free.

i "i uiCI I Tcc.
NOTICE.-On anil after Monday Ian
2otll. the Mason County Central Companv
Viii advance the price of al: lumber I2lI
per cent. ON time sales. Ali cash sales
Will be allowed ten per cent. off the adj
vance price.
Store room. fitted with shelving, to rent. An.
ply to VIM. Asmus. HP
The ladies Of the Baptist Church have
arranged to give a supper and literary en-.
tertainmcnt in Munson's Hall on We,Ines.
day the Goth. A splendid program has
been arranged, consisting of vocal a:,l
instrumental music and recitatious. I.r,
ceeds for purpose of improving the lois
owned by that denomination.
Two New Bargains: Neat dwelling and
corner lot On Third street, we'll located
and cheap; room to build on front of lnt
Also Claim OF l4O acres good agricultural
land halt-mile frontage ON Mason Lake ;.
three and-a-half millions of fine timber
and 1000 piles on the claim. Good nous
and two acres of grass Call AT this Office
Call and see copies of the American Farmer
winch Is given free to all paid subscribers. =
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United States Land Office,

Seattle w. Ty. Jany. 2nd, $780,
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 81
1875 entitled can act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
washington Territory ;" JACOB MAILER of
Tacoma Pierce Territory of washington, has
this day filed In this Office his sworn statement
No. 1886 for the purchase of the Southwest quar-
ter of section 80, IN township 20 north range
west, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable fof its timber or stone
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver at Seattle W. T., on Thursday the 18th
day of February 1890.
He names as witnesses. Kane, Henry
Cavalry and ThOs FrakeF of Tacoma and Geo.
Mcdonald of Shelton all of w,
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
February 1890.
JNo BAIRD, Reg.
Date of first Pub. Dee. 13-51-S
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IN JUSTICES COURT, George Cyphert, Justice
TOlDA MC'CLAlN
You are hereby notified that Lewis X. Munson
has filed a complaint against you in said court,
which will come OH to be heard at my Office in
on the LIST day of March 4. d. 1890, at the hour of
ten O'Clock A. NJ, and unless you appear and
then and there answer the same will be taken
as confessed and the demand of the plaintiff
granted. The object and demand of said com
plant is 10 recover balance due upon account
for sol 69-l00.
GEORGE CYPHERT,
Justice of the Peace.
C: w. Hartman Attorney for Plaintiff Com
plalnt hled Jan. 10th A. ID. 1890. 3-w.
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Shelton POSt-Office.

Mails close at 10 A. NJ, on Mondays Wedus
days, and Fridays.
Mails for the north close at 7 A. NJ, on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays.
General Delivery open from A. NJ. TORN
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Money Orders and Postal Notes issued
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K. Ludlof, writing to the Northwes,
H"rticnlturist, says that it is the worst
kind OF business policy for settlers to burn
"slashings" during the fall or even in the
summer. The gentleman says that after
the sun dries the earth. and fire is set to a
pile OF brush or logs, that the peaty loan,
una! nature has been depnsiting for Gen.
turtles, and which produces such magniti.
cent crops, catches fire and burns to q
great depth. thus completely DESTROYING
the nutrition that ought to he left undis-
iurbcd. The burning Of the soil is no
doubt why so many individuals fail uf the
results in crop raising that they aatici
pate. "Slashings" and logs should be
burned after the earth becomes damp SO
that no damage will result These
thoughts, 1t seems TO us, are WORTHY the
Thoughtful consideration of our ranchcrs
and land owners generally.-Sl lighter
Sun.
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JOB-PRlNTING.
BIG APPLES
are grown from our trees. The largest stock OF
FOREST TREES

for Timber Claims in the world $50 acres in
Nursery Stock All kinds of new and old
Fruit. Forest. Ornamental Trees ana SnIuDs;
Gn nTNC and Small Fruits at hard
time prices. HlA-A paper
devoted to Fruit-Growing, i year EDEE
to all who buy sI.01 worth OF II 4e1I1I
stock.
Our Nurseries are located within fifty miles
of the center of the United States, and our
shipping facilities are unexcelled.
three Hundred Agents Wanted.
ER-send at once for Price List. to
: CARpENrER & GAGE,
Fairbury, Nebraska.