The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-12-21

since, of congestion OF the lungs nc
was born in Olympia thirty-eiShs
years ago. learned his trade and prac.
ticed it in nearly every city Of import
ance in the United States His travels
were not confined to this country
alone, for he visited many of the large
cities in Europe He was a fine pen
man and excellent artist. AT the time
of his last illness he was working IN
the state printing Office at Salem. de
leaves mother, Mrs. J. K. Wood oil
this city and a sister. Mrs NJ. a. Kelly
of Seattie.-Oiylnpian.
The local G. A. r. post is arranging
to give a grand ball on Dec. End, at
the Kuee1and Hall. Nearly all the
local fraternal organizations have had
their social dances. and the veterans
think their time has come to proyide
entertainment, and, incidentally, to
aid their treasury. The committee of
arrangement is Saml Caldwell and
VIM Shelly, who will be assisted by
Thos McLarty and ]. E. Doyle. a
guaranty of good order and good
hurnor. Dance tickets. per couple 81;
supper 50 cents. First class music.
CHILD AND FIRE.-Little +year old
Fay Rogers, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Manson Rogers, of New Kamilche,
while playing around camp fire with
other children on the 18th, was bad
ly burned. The little ones clothing
caught fire and before assistance
came. her legs and hips were fairly
roasted. Word was sent to DR.. Riley,
at Olympia. who chartered the little
steamer Volga to convey him to the
sufferer. Though frightfully burned.
the Doctor hopes for the chi1d's recov-
cry.
In times like these shoppers should
turn their attention to practical Holt
day gifts, which will be valuable &C
cording TO their usefulness Hunter &
Eaton have Materials and Gents Fur
nishing Goods; dress goods, fancy
groceries for Christmas dinner, candy
and nuts for the children, corsets and
materials for home made presents.
The new store is jammed with goods
and the proprietors will enlarge as
soon as the rush is over.
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Hospital. Olympia. will hold fair at
Kamilche on Friday and Saturday
evenings. Dec. 21st and 22nd. Both
useful and ornamental articles will be
for sale, suitable for Christmas gifts.
On Saturday evening there will be a
nice entertainment III addition to the
many ether attractions. A cordial in
vitation is extended to the citizens of
Shelton and vicinity.
CHRISTMAS BALL, at Kneeiand Hall,
christmas night, Dec. 18th, under
management of L. Montgomery and
henry Faubert. First-class orchestra
of four pieces. Thos. McLarty and
Lee Schofield floor managers An ex-
ira fine supper will be served at the
Hotel Webb. Tickets including supper
3 per couple.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church will
hold a bazaar. Friday afternoon and
evening Dec. Il. A short but good
program will be given in the even
ing for which 1Octs will be charged.
The ladies have made fancy and use
full articles to sell. Come and buy a
christmas presents for your friends.
". H. Asnus has been receiving
new goods all this week and is in red
diness for the holiday trade. Take in
Asmus' on your rounds, and see what
he has to offer in substantial as we'll
as pretty Christmas presents. A fine
line of fresh groceries at low prices.
A IS DoLL.-Fer every half dollar
spent at the Racket Store for holiday
presents. notions or any goods. a ticket
will be presented, which entities the
holder to one chance in this splendid
doll. Go and see Mrs. Scf1lescuer's
christmas goods and the doll.
The Olympia papers last week con-
tanned notice of the arrival of a son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Munson, of Shel-
ton. Is this the same youngster that
arrived at Chas- Muzson's home in
Kirkland, about two months ago.
The Revival services in the Baptist
Church closed Thursday night and a
dozen converts were baptised and re-
ceived into the church. Evangelist
Pierce assisted by Revs Bearens and
Wheeler, has performed good work.
The meetings closed last night for the
present.
The Sunday Schools will have a
Union Christmas tree in the Odd Eel
lows hall. The Baptist. Methodist
and Episcopal church members are
going in together and will furnish a
splendid time. Everybody turn out.
Christmas is at hand. 1t should be
seen to that every child in town should
have cause to remember this day.
There are some who would appreciate
such kindness.
L. 4. Munson gives ticket to every
purchaser of 50 cents worth of goods,
which entities the holder to one chance
in splendid IS album.
KTiss kringle is coming. and that is
about all the youngsters are caring for
just now.
Gibson's building on Pine street, to
6t used as dance hail. Is ali en-.