The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-11-27


cepted and filed,
W. H. Maxwell appeared in behalf
of Vogtlin G. Maxwell asked that they
be allowed a reduction in their water
rates, and after discussing the matter
at length. A motion passed that the
water rate of Vogtlin & Maxwell be
changed from s. IS to S1.5O per month
for an ind efnite period.
Resolution relating to condemning
and closing of bridge at west end of
Gotta street submitted, and on motion
adopted and placed on file. Council
adjourned. c. " DUNBAR, Clerk
MARRIED.-At the home of the bride,
in Shelton, Monday. November 23rd.
John A. Morrison to Miss Maude Shor-
ter, Rev. F. 0. Lamoreux officiating.
Only the immediate relatives of the
contracting parties were present, and
the happy young couple left on the
noon boat for short trip to Seattle.
where they were registered at the
Northern. The bride is the eldest
daughter of William Shorter, and hav-
ing 1iyed in Shelton for the past seven
years has a large circle of friends,
especially among the young people.
Johnnie Morrison is the junior partner
of the blacksmith firm of Marshall and
Morrison; he is a quiet, industrious
young man, known and liked by every
body, and the community joins in
wishing them happy and prosperous
future. The happy couple will return
this evening and take up housekeeping
in the Shorter home. in the North End.
They were the recipients of many we'd
ding presents, both useful and orna-
mental, from friends and relatives,
and are we'll equipped for the journey
in double harness. The brethren of
the Odd Fellows and the brothers and
sisters of the Retekah, in which both
are active and valued members, will
give the new married couple a recep-
ton at the Hall Friday evening to
which the fraternity is all invited.
The ladies will furnish a supper and
other entertainment will be provided
for the social session.
Extra fine apples at Hunter &
Eatons. x
The public who desire to attend the
occasional performances in the Knee
land Hall, would feel that some little
attention was paid to their comfort if
decent Heating arrangements were
made. Few care to sit out a show in
the cold old barn during this kind of
weather, and risk big doctor bill, and
the entertainments are not we'll atten-
ded on that account.
Treasurer Maxwell says that the
| second installment of taxes is coming
in slowly, and some of those who paid
the portion due before June 1st have
not yet paid the balance required,
which must be settled by Nov. 3Oth,
or the tax becomes delinquent, and in
terest dates back to June 1st. The
mill companies have generally paid
their taxes in full.
Don't fail to get pair of our white,
all wool blankets. Only a few more
pairs left. Price per pair is S1.5O and
$3.50. MCDONALD & O'NEnL.
Seven veterans have been admitted
to the Soldiers Home at Orting, from
Mason County since its opening.in 1891.
The cost per capita for maintaining the
home was S154 last year. The trustees
recommend that the law be amende
so as to admit surviving Soldiers who
served in the Indian Wars of the
territory and who are now citizens of
the state.
Buy crack corn for your chickens. 1t
is cheapest and best We have it for
sale, Mcdonald & O'Neill.
About foot of snow fell during the
past week, and as the weather remains
cold it has packed without the usual
thawing. If more snow falls on top of
this the prospect is good for travelling
On snow for month. 1t will make
first class sleighing, but otherwise we
do Mt need it.
A. w Shelley understands Medicine
throughly and has a large trade on
his preparations. He handles the
purest drugs that money can buy.
A citizens meeting will be held at
| the council rooms at O'Clock next
SATURDAY. evening Nov 18th for the
purpose of selecting cand idares for
city officers at the coming election,
Dec. 9Th.
We hope you have enjoyed a pleasant
Thanksgiving DINNER, Hunter &
Eaton.
| A foot of newly fallen snow changes
into an inch OF water when melted,