The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-05-17
Something About Morals.


desire to call the attention of the
good people Of Shelton to the common
dissertation OF the Lords Day which
practlced in our town. Severrl place
of business are kept open in total dis
regard OF the law both of God ant
man and in utter Indifference to thu
wishes and principles of the mora.
and religious part of the community
Logging trains frequently run and
of course men are deprived of tlt
rest and privileges to which they are
entitled. | am told that this last Ii
regarded as necessity which, if so,
is II lamentable one.
Hunting, fishing and bicycling seems
to be considered very proper methods
of spending sacred time.
Sensible and serious persons can bt
found who does not desire to have a
good and wholesome moral atmosphere
in which to live and to rear his family
Such a man desires Just as much
rs for himself the good OF the COM
munity in which he lives
The things / mention are harmful to
the peace comfort and morals of the
people and to the reputation and pros
nority Of tho TOWN
Men who are compelled to toll I'M
ceasiugly for seven days of the week
are injured in their rights, health and
peace OF mind, producing sense OF
injustice and oppression most CALLING
to an intelligent and right thinking
man. Moral and religious people are
grlcved and injured in those things
which are dearer to them than any
temporal gain can be. Young people
are led to deSpise sacred things become
rude immoral and dissipated unfit for
business, society or good citizenship.
This state of things is an injury to
the reputation and prospects of the
town. 1t is certain that no town is
helped by having reputation for being
hard place
When dealers in real estate advertise
for sale heir property in towns they
tell the public of the schools
churches and benevolent institution
that are found there. They make it
clear that moral and religious Poop lie
around and are well treated and more
will be welcome | have read many
advertisements and circulars of this
sort but | never read one that told the
pnblic that saloons, gamblers and
harlots were plentiful; that drinking,
profanity Sabbath desicration and
siniidelitv were prevalent. The reason
is plain for argue as men will they
butter. BY means OF these stations
the farmers are supplied with a means
of disposing of their cream close at
home and retaining the milk, while
the factory has done all the churning
and packing, it is claimed, at less cost
than If Il plant were to he built and
operated at each station.
The business of the factory showed
very marked increase during the
they know that Righteousness ex-
alteth nation. but sin is a reproach
to any people, | most earnestly ask
all goood citizens to unite in setting
thlr example and influence against
these evils and to make this tawn
10 make this town what it ought To be
pleasant, safe and desirable place for
Il man who desires home in which to
live and rear family.
respectfully suggest to the
authorities Of the town who are our
guardians, to the business men who
certainly care for its prosperity 10 all
moral and religious people who must
feel deeply concerning the welfare of
their neighbors and the young to con
fer togather and unite in course of
conduct which shall relieve working
men OF the burden of Sunday lal or
take away a prolific cause of diSsipa
ton from our young people, and remove
a reproach t. the town.
F. NJ. WHEELER