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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

The Aberdeen Herald, one of the
two lone democratic papers in Chehalis
county gives the candidate for county
judge, the following send off. ''Mr. J.
E. Sigh, one of the leading attorneys
of Mason county, was on the harbor
this week, making the acquaintance of
the citizens of Aberdeen, Hoquiam and
Montesano. Mr.. Sigh is candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
superior court judge, and is making
the preliminary canvass in the old
fashioned way by forming the ac-
quaintance of the people. His expert
ence and practice has been such as to
strengthen the judicial bent of his
mind, and if successful in his 1audable
ambition would certainly make an inn
partial judge"
A full and complete line of Boots and
shoes, hats and caps at prices below
all. A. NEEDHAM.
Maxwell Corner.
Two lots, corner of Sixth and Rail-
road streets can be bought for $175 if
taken soon. A snap.
Nothing has been heard from the
Shelton boys who left for Cooks Inlet,
Alaska, last month. It is said that
about 1000 miners are in that vicinity,
awaiting the opening of the mining
season, July LIST. Those who have
visited Alaska report that not great
many miners are in evidence in the
towns, having scattered for the min
ing districts.
Fine line of Brussels and Ingram
carpets, mattings and oil cloth, at low
prices at L. X. Munson's. x
! ]. E. Sigh, postmaster at Shelton, has
been making sly canvass of the
Harbor towns this week. Mr.. Sigh
wants the democratic nomination for
superior judge Of Chehalis and Mason
counties. A man who has no more
Judgment than to seek a democratic
nomination this year for anything
would make might poor judge
Aberdeen Recorder.
Supt. Gunderson and the teachers Of
Mason county are conducting very
interesting institute at the school
building this week. All the teachers
are in attendance, as we'll as a num-
Der of practitioners. and each will find
| Instructive lessons to aid them in fu-
ture work. The session closes Friday
Afternoon.
| Must close out my entire stock to
make room for my fall and winter
goods. A. NEHDHAM.
Maxwell Corner.
her new bats flowers and ribbons.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Are YOu Made


Miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizzi
ness, Loss OF Appetite, Yellow Skin? ShiIoh's
Vitalizer is positive cure. For sale by Frank
Tuell.
CHAs. r. WILLARD 4 Co., 1877 Canal St., Chica
go, make and handle everything in the way Of
small steam launches and yachts and boilers
engines and machinery for same. Catalogue
sent free.
George-"Whew! What can be the matter?
Telegram says come home Immediately"
George lrushing into his suburban home one
hour later]-"Tell me quick, my dear, what is
the matter?
Young Wife-"The baby said mama"
You can't Buy Happiness, but if you are
suffering from dyspepsia, scrofula, salt rheum
impure blood, you may be cured and made
happy by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
qhp Mason County Journal.

Ce3,r 4. A"u~n, 80
PRESCRIPTION RATES.
one ycar, payable j" AD Is
.il months 50
r,s, months ,..;.oa, a.
fo"' copy wrapped, If desifeo'
s'E'' ,pyERrIslNG RATES.
toue Inch) for all Commercial
one ,. ,1% per month Ill.,, ~ ~
a!Ve'' 5,r each insertion per line. Va
L0'' ,. .'I, at rates allowed by Jaw
le3'' .,.i 10 the officer or attorney aus"o.
cn''5 .,'o ~ nuhlication, and is payable Oh
i@"- Wv - affidavit OF publication.
i'''"'',s ,sements by special contract.
oud Marriage notices free ana any
Birth p. .I,.o, interest thankfully received,
n'a .re,pondcnce solicited moo Co., nrh,;.
cores ...;,a,ions sent to this office for PUBL
tol''D' IVA accompanied by the name OF the
cato" IL" ~ attention will be paid them.
writer, '''o no,5 ourselves responsible for the
"eu. a,injons expressed by correspondents,
view ..Inrcc the right to reject any ana all
ana ~ personal nature, rejecting to The IN
n a,"',nsI discredt of any one.
o ,,,,,1r for publication and all changes VI AZ
NA''.' N. mia reach us by Wednesday even
oin,urc inse rtion.
,;,ausa call when in town.
'i rnr MASON COUNTY JOURNAL
.or m 4 X. K otS on-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Call for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners will receive bids at the
July session for the furnishing and piling at the
Court house of 80 ricks of good green fir wood 70
inches long. All bids to be filed on or before
July s, at IL m. Right to reject any and all bids
reserved. BY order of Board.
THOs. McLARTy, Auditor.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

May Williams figured in another
case last week, being arrested for
using abusive language to Mrs. Jim
Getty, on Pine street. A jury trial,
with considerable costs, was had, and
the defendant was fined, and took an
appeal to the Superior court. 1t is
about time that this source of trouble
and public expense was stopped, the
people are getting tired and Disguised
at the whole business.
Sweaters, at cost to close them out.
A. NEEDHAM,
Maxwell Corner.
Ellis & Reed are constructing big
dam about mile from the mouth of
Cranberry creek, at the head of this
bay. The iron arrived this week to
extend the tram road and logs will be
hauled down from the dam on the rails
road.
The work of laying the water pipe
main in the West end is about finished,
except for delay in receiving neces-
sary connections. Nearly every house
in that part of town is within hose
range.
The strawberry season is now at its
heighth and the raspberries win be
ready for market in few days.
Prices on the former are now five
boxes for quarter.
The Dawson diverse case is on the
boards at Seattle again, and the Doc.
tor seems to ha We the best of it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Business Locals.

Hoods Pills are the best family eathart;c
ana liver medicine. Harmless, reliable, sure.
Consumption Can be Cured
by the use of Shiloh's Cure. This great Cough
Cure 10 the only known remedy for that terrible
disease. For sale by Frank Tuell.
FOR WALLPAPERS AND MATTINGs. l.. X.
Munson has just received the largest lines ever
broughtto Shelton, both being complete in the
latest patters, at hard times prices.
A.-Now, If understand correctly, the first
principle of socialism is to divide with vour
brother man,
B.-"Then you don't understand it correetlv.
The first principle of socialism is to make your
brother man divide with you."
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
>beIton POst-Office.

=. ol,sc for the East daily at 6 A. M.
Mails cioSc f ~. the North daily at 2 p. N.
N ai+ Delivery open from A. M to . ?: N:
.c3 3!. irore for Matock, Mason. Juno Grove
Aai SI soma 81 m every Tuesday and FRIDAY
ana I,, a"' Cliers and Postal Notes Issued.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Notice to the Publ c.

Notice is hereby given that my wife, Margaret
nv will, viii not be responsible for any debts
she may contract In my name:
HENRY PARRISH,
Shelton June 9. IS96.-3w.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Karl's Glover Root Tea

is q sure cure for Headache and nervous dis
eases. Nothing relieves so quickly. For sale
at Frank Tuells.
If you want an engine of any kind, steam
gasoline, kerosene oil send for free illustrated
circular to CHAs. r. WILLARD e. Co., 1877 Canal
St Chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Pills Do Not Cure.

Pills do not cure Constipation. They only ag-
gravate. Karl's Glover Root Tea gives perfect
regularity of the bowels. For sale by Frank Tuell
1000 TAGS PRINTED FOR $3.50, AT THE
JOURNAL ONCE.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
A Baby's Life Saved .

my baby had Group and was saved by Shiloh
Cure" writes Mrs. J. B. Martin, of Huntsville
Alabama. For sale by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

Notice is hereby given that will pay all
salary warrants dated heretofore presented on
or after Saturday, June Is, 1896. Interest will
not be allowed after June 20, '96.
June II, 's6. ". =: .l MAxw VEL. -,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

was nervous, tired, irritable and Cross. Karll
Clover Root Tea has made me well and happy
Mrs. E. B. Worden
For sale by Frank Tuell.
Parson (te youngster fishing On Sunday
my boy, I'm surprised to find you here"
Youngster (inRocently)-''Do you know some
other place where they bite better?"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Lowest Prices and the
Headquarters for Shoes.

Canning Season is at Hand. You will
ma us Head quarters for Fresh veget-
ables, Strawberries, Gooseberries. Bnt-
ter, Eggs and all Country produce. at
Lowest Market Prices.
Snoes That We Guarantee to Give Salts
faction. From 90 cents up to the best
to be had, Coarse and Fine. HIGH and
Low: Anything and Everything you
want in Shoes
summer Dry Goods and Furnishing
Goods. at Rock Bottom prices. we
WILL save you Money on Every Article
Purchased.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

Vl1ANrED Several trustworthy gentlemen OF
III ladies to travel in Washington, for establish
ed, reliable house. Salary $3.50 and expenses
Steady position. Enclose reference and selfad
dressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Com
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26


Puget Sound Pipe Co., claim reduced to q 0c
Resolution assessing cost of con.
structing sidewalk along the north side
of lots 8 and 4, blk II, Dayid Shelton's
End addition, the reputed owner being
w. w Kennedy was presented, adopt
ed and placed on file.
Motion prevailed that Clerk be in
structed to file leins against property
on 4th street assessed to F. F. Drolet,
Mr.. A. F. Metzger and Henry volckart
to satisfy claims for constructing side
walks along said property.
Communications received from P. S.
Pipe Co. and from A. G. Long, Port
land, relating to fire MIGRANTS, read
and filed.
Motion prevailed that Clerk be in
structed to order the necessary 'T's"
to be used in the laying of water
main. Adjourned.
C. v. DUNBAR, Clerk.
We are paying 10 cents per dozen
for eggs and Is cents per roll for but
ter. MCDONALD & O'NEILL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
The Best Cough Cure
Nerves on Edge

is Shiloh's Cure. A neglected cough is dan
gerous. Stop it at once with Shiloh's Cure. Fol
sale by Frank Tuell
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
A Great Germans PRESERVATION.

Diseased blood, constipation, and kidney
liver and bowel troubles are cured by Karl's
Clover Root Tea For sale by Frank Tuell.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

Phenix. American And Pennsyl-
vAniA insurance Co.'S, see G. C. Angle
fer rates.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

The State bureau of immigration has
just completed its official publication
of the agricultural industrial and COM
mercial statistics of the State. and an
advance copy has been received. The
volume contains splendid map of the
state and each county is accorded a
fair and impartial description Of its
various resources and industries. One
hundred of the 230 pages are devoted
to the state generally, and the matter
therein was written by persons especi-
ally interested and informed on each
subject, while the whole has been care
fully edited in Secretary Prices office.
The volume will be generally distribut-
ed and its official character will GER
tain1y have more weight in inducing
immigration than any unauthorized
publication would have Mason county
is well represented
Underwear from 81. to SO. suit.
A. NEEDHAM,
Maxwell Corner.
The committee for the 4th arrange
ments have completed the work and
issued a splendid program, which,
promises to attract the whole county
The celebration opens with the Odd
Fellows ball-July 3rd,-sunrise sa-
lutte; Ball game, horse and bicycle
races on the Shelton prairie, literary
exercises, town sports, music by the
Shelton Band. a fine display of fire.
works, etc. AS far as we have learn
ed none of the Sound cities have ar
ranged celebrations, and number of
Olympians have signified their desire
to spend the Fourth in Shelton, as will
nearly all of the logging boys in this
vicinity, as the 1umberman are anxious
to make the vacation as short as pos
sible.
The L. M, Co. have advanced the
price of eggs to 10 cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26
Local News.

The JOURNAL,
The New York Tribune.
The Chicago Inter Ocean.
Or all three leading newspapers
of their section for only $2.15a
year, with "Womankind," for
the ladies, or the american
Farmer and Farm News"
thrown in.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-06-26

SHELTON, June 20, 1896
Council met in regular session, ali
present.
Motion prevailed that committee on
law and ordinance be allowed until
next meeting in which to report on the
matter relating to the compiling OF
Ordinances and regarding show IL
censes for Kneelands Hall.
Committee on Town property per J.
A. Horton, reported that they had
burned the brush and rubbish from
around the dams of the water works
and partially completed fence, but had
to suspend work for lack of material.
Week1y reports of Town Marshal
filed.
Ordinance No. 43 repeating Ordin-
ance No. II, relating to license tax on
dogs, read and passed to 3rd and final
reading.
The following claims were presented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
Hotel Arrivals.

Pages-George MADDEN and wife, Brook
lyn, N. Y; W. w. Swan, Boston, Mass; 3.
P Moore, Sitka, Alaska; ID. Wolf, Philadel-
phia; r. B. King F. w. Darling, New York.
Riggs-Wiiliam NJ. Hayes, Thomas Smith,
S. d. Bowers, New York; James o. Doherty,
Haverhill, Mass.
Raleigh-T. c. Chandler, Boston; d. J..
Davis, Cleveland, Ohio; VIM. i. Pierce,
Pittsburg, Pa; b. F. Griscom. New York.
Willard's-F. H. Murphy, Butler, Pa; w.
G. Turner, New York; j. c. Howes, Kansas
City, Mo-; c. r. Mullen, Philadelphia.
Arlington-F. ID. Curtis, j. Marion Pol
lock- w. F. Wheelan. New York; Clark
Howell, Atlanta. Ga; Charles Howell Cook,
New Jersey.
Shoreham-Robert o. Harris and wife,
Massachusetts,: Richard Smith, jr., c. w.
Mayors, Henry n. Cady, Percy McGrath,
New York.
Normandie-John d. Mcdonald, Boston,
Mass: Frank l.. Seaver and wife, New York.
National-N. E. Craig and wife, Mrs. NJ. j.
Corsan, j. Z. Brannan, Spencer, Mass; E.
J. Edwards, Toronto, Canada; E. l.. Cotton,
Philadelphia; NJ. l.. Read, Boston; +. H.
Allen, Norwich, Mass; S. K. Pugh, New
York.
Observation-Disclosures Kirk. Harrisburg,
Pa: J. A. Emery, Baltimore Md.
Oxford-Mrs L. S. Munroe, New York;
E. H. Damn, Syracuse, N. Y.
Howard House-T. n. Morrison, New
York; F. T. Kessler Philadelphia; W. j.
kellogg, New York; E. Livingston, La Jose,
Pa; E. ID. Bachelor and wife, Kalamazoo.
Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
ARMY Orders.

Lieut. R. F. Ames, eighth infantry, has
been relieved from duty with the National
Guard of Wyoming, and ordered to join his
company.
Lieut. James NJ. Kennedy, assistant sur
geon, now at Camp Merritt. Mont, has been
ordered to duty at Fort Mssoula, Mont.
The following named officers of the
corps of engineers have been ordered to eN-
animation for promotion: Capt. Thomas w.
Symons, First Lieuts. Joseph E. Kuhn and
William NJ. Sibert, and Second Lieuts.
James F. McIndoe and Jay J. Morrow
The leave of Capt. Mott Hooten, twenty
second infantry, has been extended three
months.
The following transfers in the twenty
fifth infantry are made: First Lieut.. Joseph
F. O'Neil, from company ID to company A;
First Lieut.. Alfred s. Frost, from company
A to company D.
The following transfers in the fifteenth in
fantry are made: First Lieut.. Will 7. May,
fl ON company K to company F; Second
Lieut.. Henry j. Hunt, from company / to
company c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
T y. MOSES s asD
T Street,
Corner Eleventh
Storage Warehouse,
22d near 81.

We're agents for the MCCONNELL
WATER FILTER and those popular
STONE FILTERS. Both are good. Both
do their work thoroughly. Prices, $50
TO So. 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
More Big
Buying Opportunities.

n
We're nc,er at a loss for good |
offers to make you. We never
hesitate to make them Our i'm
mense stocks-the big varieties of
goods-packed from cellar to gar
ret in Our establishment-are al
ways suggesting items of interest
to economic buyers.
Chamber Suites.
Solid Oak Suite, with beve1 plate
Worth $50. For r..4. ". D. SI4.75
Large. Handsomely Carved An
siass Worth SIS. For o ..'... p $3.50
Solid Oak Suite, polish finish,
large bevel plate glass. Worth
$50. For OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. P@i-OO
Odd Dressers
That wen dispose of at prices like
these:
Solid Oak or Natural Birch Dros-
ser. large oval square French
bevel plate mirror. S23 values
for pA/'OO
Solid Oak, Mahogany Finish
Natural Birch Dresser, with oval
French bevel plate mirror. $40
value pi O.OO
Solid Oak Cheval Dresser, 1sx
4O-inch bevel glass. SIT Value. sPl ~
UWashstands to match at equally low
prices
Bookcases.
Solid Mahogany, Double-door
Bookcase, a perfect piece of fur
nifure, valued st $50. Price now. Yl4/o
Mahogany Finish Double-doOr
Pr;~e s'.''... "oi'i $II.2o
Box Couch.
Just special: Wardrobe Box
Couch nicely made ard covered,
with roll pillow. A $12 value
we've put down to....-.-....... p/.SO
White and Brass Beds.
Quite a lot of White and Briss
Beds, IT. in. wide, in stock,
that want TO close out. They're
SIS values. Take them at.... pl 1. ~
1t ART ROOMS 9TH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
On fhe Sick List.

There are thirty-three members of the
police department on the sick list. among
them Lieutenants Kelly and Teeple. Off
Ger Croft, the hack inspector, who was SO
brutally assaulted some days ago, is i'm
proving He is able to be out, but is not
vet well enough TO return TO duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
1,onu md Trust Company Director.

The first meeting of the board of directors
of the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany after their election was held yester-
day. The president submitted his annual
report, giving a detailed statement Of the
work during the year In the different de-
partments of the company, showing a
large increase in business. The regular
quarterly dividend of 11k per cent Cs15.o00p
having been declared S50.0O0 was carried
to surplus fund. making that fund sl50.0o0.
The officers elected for the coming year
were John Joy Edison, president; John A.
Swope, vice president; III. 5. Cummings,
second vice president; John r. Carmody,
treasurer; Andrew Parker, secretary; John
b. Larner, general counsel, and A. S.
Worthington and J. j. Darlington, advisory
counsel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
Officers Elected.

The German-American Benevolent Asso-
citation held their monthly meeting We'd
nesday night, and the following officers
we're elected: Mr.. E. May, president; Joe
Moore, vice president; H. ]. Bieber, record
ing secretary; a. Cutman, financial secre-
tary; A. Neuland treasurer; Jno. Yerber,
NJ Siebert and Louis Grisard, trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
Building Permits.

Building permits have been issued as
follows:
First African New Church Society, to
erect one two-story and basement brick
Sunday school, at 2103 10th street north
west, to cost $500; c. ID. Neither. to
erect one two-story and attic frame dwell
ling, corner of Philadelphia street and
Nichols avenue, Congress Heights, to cost
81, 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-16
Alarm of Fire.

This morning about O'Clock Policeman
Settright turned in an alarm of fire from
box 143 for fire in the house of Mrs. Minnie
Vernon, No. 1893 New York avenue. The
loss is estimated at about s1,200, but the
cause is not known
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-11

We favor the r,lm Ssion OF the Territories
OF NcS Mexico. Arizona and Oklahoma
INTO the union as Status. and we favor the
EARL admission of all the territories hav-
ing the necessary population ana resource
20 entitie them 20 statehood, and while
they remain territories we hole that the
officials appointei TO admin ster the gov
ernment of any territory together with the
District of Columbia and Alaska should be
bona fide residents OF the Territory OF dis
trict IN which the duties are to be u. T.
'"riued. The Democratic party believes
ia home ru.~ ami that all public lands of
'he United States should lie appropriated
Z" tue establishment of free homes for
american citizens
w" recommend THAT the territories of Alas
Ia lie granted q delegate in Congress and
that the genera! land and timber laws of
tue United States DC extended to said ter
ritory.
The Monroe doctrine, as originally de-
ciared and interpreted by succeeding
presidents, as permanent part of the for.
e.gn policy of th United States, and nust
at MI times be inpintaiped
We extend Our sympathy to the people
OF Cnba IN their heroic struggle for liber-
ty and Independence
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-11
Railroad Earnings Incro,s,n0

The Financial Chronicle, an author
ity on business matters, states that the
earnings of the railroads of the United
States during the month of February
were IL. 8 per cent larger than for last
year, and that the tonnage on the
western roads is greater than for the
same month in 1893 or any subsequent
year This means that more goods are
being produced and sold, and conse-
Guently that the country is becoming
more prosperous Calamity organs
vii please explain this improved busi-
ness for the railroads Is it possible
that ia spite of the doleful predictions
OF the trade-hating McKinleyites the
people are buying and selling more
than In 1893, when profession was the
country's policy?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-11

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappee
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
Chreaic Sore Eyes and Granuatcd Eve Lids
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.