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

There have been a lot of fool bets on
the past campaign. but one of the fool
est was made in Montrose, Iowa-by
the way that's where c. F. and Emory
White, George Lawler ct al came from.
The winner in this bet rolls the loser
about four blocks with cant hook.
We have added to our stock the
genuine Cutter Shoe; IA. A. Cutter"
stamped cn every pair, no imitation.
MCDONALD & o'NEILL.
So Thurston County failed to carry
township organization, The major
ity of those voting on the prop
osition favored it, but so many ignored
it altogether that it did not receive the
necessary majority of all the votes
cast.
The JOURNAL can use some potatoes
or carrots and turnips for stock feed,
on subscription account.
Mrs. Mead. wife of Rev. G. F. Mead,
one of the first pastos of the Shelton
Methodist Church, died at Yuma,
Colorado, October 18th of consumption
after long sickness. Rev. Mead was
changed the Southern district two
years ago in the hope that his wife's
health would be benefited. She
leaves three children.
Republicans and members of oppo-
site political faith have considerable
fun at each others expense on the
streets. the former averring that since
the state went pop even the weather is
raising all sorts of antics, and the
latter ieeriug the republicans about
this being the return of conf dence
and the re-esta blishment of prosperity
heraided by Mckinley supporters
Olynpian.
We nre now able to quote you lowest
prices on Lumber, Windows Doors and
all building material. Call and get
our prices before budding.
Hunter & Eaton. X
According to the Olvmpian, Capt.
Tew is planning to put runners on me
City of Shelton. in case the bay freezes
over, as it has done several times
within the memory of the Oldest in
ha bitant. The old Willie used to run
over tie nudf1ats without runners.
Frank Tuell has received fine line
of celnloid goods for the Holidays;
also Christmas cards, games, and the
works of standard authors in popular
binding.
Since A. ". Shelley's is selling
dollar patents for zoe he is selling lots
of them.
The steamer State of Washington
ran under the dock at Everett during
snow squall Monday night and her
pilot house aud upper works as far aft
as the smokes,ack landed on top of the
dock. Ne one was hurt, however.
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November. 23th


Miss Laura Simmons left last Thurs
day for Tacoma where she will remain
for some time.
Dick Helser returned yesterday
from Olympia and he was pretty
nearly half dead with cold.
c. c. Huntley has not been feeling
we'll lately. Cause-sleeplessness.
Albert Callow began his school in
the Gibbs district last Monday,
Orrnan Huntly seems to think this
is fine weather for coon hunting,
Gerald Moore paid his uncle flying
visit last week.
A photographer visited the school
last week, and the scholars had the
pleasure of testing the strength of the
camera.
Dennis Hurley was out sleigh riding
Saturday. SO. So.
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Business Locals.

HOODS PILLS are easy to take, easy to operate
Cure indigestion, headache. 25c.
1t Saves Lives Every Day
Thousands of cases of Consumption. Asthma.
Coughs, Colds and Group are cured every day
by ohiloh's Cure. For sale by Frank Tuell.
All Recommend 1t.
Ask your physician, your druggist and your
friends about shiloh's Cure for Consumption.
they will recommend it. For sale by Frank
ruell.
A down telephone wire coming into
contact with a live electric light wire,
killed the milk wagon team of John
McCloud. in Olympia Monday.
A Natral Beatifier.
Karl's Clover Root Tea purfies the blood and
gives a clear and beautiful complexion. For
sale at Frank Tueu's
A Facts Worth Knowing.
Constipation, LaGrippe, Pneumonia, and all
Throat and Lung diseases are cured by Shiloh's
Cure. For sale at Frank Tuell's.
The Ills of Women.
Constipation, causes more than half the ills OF
women. Karl's Clover Root Tea is a pleasant
cure for Constipation. For sale by Frank Tuell.
Catarrh Cured.
Health, and sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents. Nasal injector
free For sale by Frank Tuell.
A number of specimens of the snow
white or Arctic owl.have been killed on
the lower Sound this fall, and old tim
ers tell us that it is sign of a hard
winter.
For Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint you have printed guar
antee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. II
never fails to cure. For sale at Frank Tuell's.
/ Catarrh Cured.
health and sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector
free For sale at Frank Tuell's.
FOR WALLPAPERS AND MATTINGS. L. K.
Munson has just received the largest lines evel
brought to shelton, both being complete in the
latest patters, at hard times prices.
1000 TAGS PRINTED FOR $3.50, AT THE
JOURNAL Office.
During the recent freshets the Sko
komish ranchers lost some cattle and
suffered some other damage. W. M
Foster lost eight out of his twelve head
OF cattle, and came to town to market
the rest of his stock and pigs so the
next freshet would not finish them
The low narrow valley of the sko'
kornish river drains the South eastern
section of the Olympic mountains.
YOU CANBE WILL when your blood is ric
pure aud nourshing. Hoods Sarsaprilla make
the blood rich and pure and cures all bloo'
diseases, restoring health and yigor.
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ance.
There is some prospect of this snow
staying with us awhile A little more
enterprise on the part of some of the
people and the town authorities, and
the sidewalks and crossings would
have been cleaned before the snow be-
came frozen, and the people would not
be forced to struggle over the packed
snow to get about town. Run the
snow plow over the walks.
Orchardists are not feeling bad over
the early spell of cold weather, in fact
they would like to see it get colder and
stay there week. 1t would have the
good effect of killing the green aphes
and destroying the eggs of most of the
fruit pests The winters are so mild
usually that all sorts of parasites
thrive and multiply. We can expect
big yield of fruit next season, and
the bugs will give the fruit growers
much less trouble than usual.
The concert at the Hall Tuesday
evening, for the benefit of the public
school library was success, and we'll
attended; SIS being cleared for the
purpose intended. Prof F. Clyde
Leathers, music instructor at Vashon
College, Mrs. Leathers and Miss Lille
Solberg, furnished splendid musical
and elocutionary entertainment, which
was well received by the audience.
Their services were kindly volunteer
ed for the occasion and they deserve
the public thanks, along with Prof.
Collins, for the efforts to help along
the school library idea.
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JEIANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN OK
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In Town Council.
SHELTON. Nov. d. 1885,

|
| Council met in regular session.
Present Mayor, Clerk, Marshal, At
torney and Councilmen Morrison, Hor
ton and Covi1l; Minutes of previous
meeting approved.
Report of committee on Ways and
Means regarding transferring of funds
submitted, and accepted.
Weekly reports of Marshal read and
filed.
On suspension of rules. Ordinance
No ~, relating to fees of election Of
fcers. was put on third re ding and
final passage, and passed by full vote.
Ordinance No As repeating Sec. 4, of
Ordinance No. 12H relating to collec-
tion of Poll Taxes, read by sections
for second time and passed to its third
reading and final passage at next reg
u1ar meeting. Councilman Dipman
appeared. !
The following claims were read and
referred to committee on claims:
k w Keefe, work school bell, $500
D E Barrett, two ricks wood 1.S0
Resolution appointing election board
for municipal election to be held Dec.
9Th, 1896, submitted and on motion ad
opted.
Resolution relating to the changing
of funds submitted, and on motion ad-
opted and placed on file.
Resolution relating to the closing
and opening of saloons at certain hours
in the town of Shelton, submitted, read
AMI motion prevailed that town attor-
ney be instructed to draft an ordin-
ance in relation to said matter.
J. H. Little appeared and made ap-
plication to the council to have his re-
tail liquor license transferred to Thos.
Frazer, granted.
Bond and permit of Thos. Fraser
submitted, read and on motion &C
cepted and filed,
". 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. G. V DUNBAR, Clerk
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
S. E. M'GEAR & BRO.
State of New Jersey, Depart
ment of State.

To.AU Whom These Presents May Conae Greeting:
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Board of
w Directors of the The Brdgeton Electric Light
Company. a corporation organized under the laws
of this State, it has been deemed advisable and
most for the benefit of such corporation that the
same should be dissolved before the expiration of
the time limited in its certificate of organization
appears by duly authenticated record of the pro-
ceedngs of said Board of Directors of such corpor
alton held in accordance with the provisions of an
act entitled can Act concerning corporations (Re-
vision of 1867 approved April 21st, 1896, which
said record including the consent in writing of the
stockholders of said corporation that such dissolu
ton should take place, as by said act required hav-
ing been by said corporation deposited in my of6ce
Now therefore, l Henry C. Kelsey, Secretary of
State of the State of New Jersey, being satisfied by
due proof that the requirements of IAN Act con-
cerning corporations, (Revison of 1861" approved
April 21st, 1896, relative to the dissolution of cor
pOrations have been fully complied with by the
eaid corporation, do hereby certify that the The
Bridgeton Electric Light COMPANY did or the tenth
day of August, 1896, file in my Office duly execu-
ted and attested certificate of consent to the disso
luton of said corporation by the stockholders
thereof, which said certificate of consent, and the
record of the proceedings aforesaid now file
in my said office as provided by law. Ia.
In testimony whereof, have hereto set my hand
and affixed my official seal, at Trenton this tenth
day of August. A. D., eighteen hundred and ninety
six.
[L.S.] HENRY C. KELSEY,
IL st Secretary of State.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
MOTHER EARTH FOR A BED.
a Prominent Fourth Warder Sleeps in
the Woods and Rolls Into East Lake.

a Prominent Fourth warder Sleeps in
the Woods and Rolls Into East Lake.
good joke is told of a certain Fourth
ward man who, on Sunday night, found
his bedroom too hot for any ordinary
comfort, got up and wended his way to
the cool banks of East Lake, to take a
quiet, undisturbed rest the balance of the
night.
He made his couch on Mother Earth,
and laid down like lone who draws the
drapery of his couch about him and lies
down to pleasant Dreams"
Just how long he slumbered in peace
full repose is not known. 1t is safe to say.
however, that he was having pleasant
dreams. Perhaps he was dreaming that
he was at Willow Grove Park shooting
the chutes, or at Tumbling Dam Park on
the toboggan, or somewhere having a
glorious time, when all of a sudden he
was awakened by a splash in the waters
of East Lake-he had rolled overheard.
AS soon as he could regain himself he
scrambled for shore, vowing hereafter to
sleep in his humble little cot at home.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
NOTHING TO LIVE FOR.
He Cares for His Wife Himself Relieves
Her and Then Goes Out and
Ends His Own Exis-
tence,

Nothing to live for; future dark a low
ing wife just passed into a never-en ding
sleep, and Francis Candy dies. By his
own hand he took the life that was his
own, and after the attempt was made he
expressed no regret.
Francis Candy was man of six ty-two
and for years had lived down in Sayres,
Neck. His wife had long been an in
valid, suffering with that dread disease,
consumption. So devoted was the hus-
band that all through the illness of his
wife he cared for her, allowing none other
to nurse her.
Monday morning about half-past
nlne she sank into peaceful s1umber
that knows no awakening, and the hus.
band was with her until the last of the
feeble life fiickered out. Then he
gazed upon the pale, calm features,
bade good bye to her, and left the house.
At the time there were none present but
Mrs. Edgar Dare and Mrs. Peter john
son, who had came in to administer
kindly offices.
In COW shed, short distance from the
-o'Os "SiAp odhuys Lltt udu no CQdrm
and he went calmly about his own des-
truction. He arranged gun overhead in
the shed with the death dealing muzzle
pointing directly at his heart. Then he
pulled the trigger, and the gun was dis
charged. The gun discharged it's horrible
load into the unfortunate mans side, and
he fell with horrible gaping wound in
the side. For four hours the poor fellow
laid, and during his rational moments he
begged that he might die. and urged that
those about him might do something to
put him out of his misery.
The poor fellow has four brothers and
two sisters, one being Mrs. Hannah
Moore, of Franklin street, this city.
The death was sad one. and the COM
munity is very sad in consequences.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
SPECIAL TERM.
Judge Hoagland Sits the Bench We'd
nesday to Hear Orphans Court


A special term of Court was held We'd
nesday. The first business :of the Court
was TO grant naturalization papers to
Christian Kuebler. G. H Barth became
security.
The case of John c. Hand and Henry S.
Robbins, executors of Thomas Hands
estate, VS.. Thomas Hand and Samuel
Ferguson, two of the heirs, was brought
before the Court.
John S. Mitchell, Esq. appeared for the
executors, and William A. Logue, ESQ.,,
for the heirs. Mr.. Mitchell asked for
postponement of the case on the grounds
that he had been utterly unable physi-
cally to prepare the case for trial. There
had been so much excitement, together
with the blow of the terrible disaster,
which had befallen this city, that he had
not been able to get ready for the case.
The Judge allowed continuance un-
til the Goth of August, when Mr.. Mitchell
said he would be ready for trial All the
witnesses were discharged until that
date.
This case is one of final settlement of
the estate of the late Thomas Hand.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY,
A Stolen Pistol Which James Arnot Tries
to Pawn Leads to His Arrest

Stolen Pistol Which James Arnot Tries
to Pawn Leads to His Arrest.
James Arnot was arrested in this city
Saturday and taken to Salem Jail where
he was locked up until the October term
sittingiof the Grand Jury.
Arnot is charged with breaking, enter
ing and stealing from Strang's store, in
Elmer, few weeks ago, when nearly a
wagon load of goods were carted away
At thas time they We're tracked to Bridge
ton, and then all trace of them was lost.
Arnot was caught by his pawning a
revolver, one of the articles taken from
Strang's. Officer John Woodruff got on
the clue. He learned where the re-
volver had been pawned in this city; fol-
lowing it up he learned who pawned the
revolver and sent it to Elmer where it
was identified by Mr.. Strang as one
stolen from his store on the night of the
robbery. Arnot was Swallowed in this
city until Saturday, when he was arrest
ed by Constable Lore.
Arnot has partially admitted being
party to the robbery, but duplicates
others in it, one of whom is now in Jail
here.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13

There is no doubt but that Theodosia
Lewis is in love with big colored fellow
named Albert Johnson. They have been
happy together, but lately Charity Bailey
has been accepting the attention of john
son, and Theodosia has been getting
jealous. Thursday afternoon while the
party were down on Elizabeth street en-
joying watermelon, Theodosia accused
Johnson of paying too much attention to
Charity, and the lie was passed. John
son so far forgot his gallantry that he
knocked Theodosia down, and the result
battery. Friday, in default of bail
he was sent to Jail.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
NARROW ESCAPE.
Lake With His Boy Clinging to His
Neck.


On Saturday night John Plimmer took
his little boy in to bathe in East Lake.
They were on what is known to bathers
of years ago as the ''old dam," about half
way up the lake.
The dam reaches nearly across the pond
and at the end of it the water is very deep
for several yards before the shore is
reached. After they were tired bathing
Mr.. Plimmer told the boy to get on his
back and he would swim him ashore.
The boy did as told, but got on top his
neck and held on tightly about his neck.
Mr.. Plimmer started for shore, but had
only gone stroke or two when he sank
with the boy still clinging to his neck,
choking him somewhat. a.
He arose to the surface of the water and
then sank second time. There were
several persons on the banks of East
Lake who saw them in the water, but did
not think they were drowning. The
second time they went down, however,
Charles G. Woodruff realizing their post
ton sprang into the water and brought
them safely to shore.
Another minute and both Mr.. Plimmer
and his son would have found watery
prava
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13

WILLING TO HELP.
The Red Men Will Assist Their Brethren
Here.


Here.
Many of the Tribes of Red Men in and
out of New Jersey have taken great in
terest in the awful calamity that befell
the Red Men excursionists at Atlantic
City. The Great Chiefs are awaiting def
mite information from the Tribes here
that are greatly concerned, and should
the local Red Men desire any assistance,
the response will be spontaneous and of
most liberal character.
The following resolutions have been
passed:
NEW YORK, July 81, 1896.
3lst Sun, Buck Moon, G. S. D., 4O5.
We, the members of Mohawk Tribe,
No. !. Improved Order of Red Men, OF
New York, in council assem- bled, having
heard with deep sorrow of the unfor-
tunate railroad accident, whereby an ex-
cursion train from Bridgeton, N. j., was
wrecked, many lives lost, and large
number crippled and MANNED, desire to
record our sympathy with our brothers,
their families and friends; therefore,
be it
ResotUed, That, bowling to the will of
the Great Spirit, who gave and who
taketh away, we join in the grief that
now o'erspreads so many homes and ex-
press our heartfelt and sincere sympathy
with those bereaved, trusting that this,
their hour OF pain will be soOthed with
the hope of happy reunion around that
council whose fire burneth forever in
righteousness, and where partings are
unknown: and be it further
ResotUed, That we forward copy of
these resolutions to the Great Chief of
Records of New Jersey, for presentation
Council Brand for publication.
Pamrapaugh Tribe, No. 1877, of
Bayonne, N. j., alsa forwarded the fol-
lowing to Great Chief of Records,
Stevens:
WHEREAS. Bv one of those inscrutible
dispensations in the affairs of mankind.
permitted by the Great Spirit of the
Universe, several communities have
been called upon to mourn the results
OF one OF the most horrible Slaughters
recorded in the experience of the coun-
try and in railroad history; and
WHEREAS, A lamentably large proper
ton of the victims of the recent terrible
collision between the trains of the
Philadelphia and Reading and the West
Jersey Railroads We're memb bers Of the
improved .p Order OF Red Men, engaged
in the laudable quest of health, rest and
social enjoyment for themselves and
their loved ones; therefore, be it
ReSolUed. Til t the members of Pamra-
pangh Tribe, No. 1S7, Improved order OF
Red Men. do hereby tender to both those
injured and those who are bereaved by
that awful event their deep and abiding
sympathy; and be it further
ResotUed, That Pamrapaugh Tribe. No.
lS7, hereby offers a contribution OF
Twenty five dollars towards fund to be
raised for the relief of such families or in
dividuals of the order as may have suf-
fered from the terrible catastrophe.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
HELD IN BONDS.
James Green Cruelty Deserts his Wife and
Children.

Saturday James Green was given a
hearing before Mayor Applegate charged
with deserving his wife. The hearing
was conducted by City Solicitor Trench
ard.
The evidence shows that Green has
most cruelty neglected his family, and
since last January has not made any at
tempt to provide for his wife and his
three children. Mrs. Green has been en-
deavoring to provide or herself and
children by baking and pedding it about
town.
The evidence also showed that Green
has been running around with a girl
named Pangborn, and it is pretty sure
that Green and Miss Pangborn went
through marriage ceremony in April.
Green was adjudged guilty of deserting
his family and the Court fixed So per
week for him to pay his family. Not be-
ing able TO give bonds in the sum of $500
he was sent to Jail.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-13
HERMAN YOUNG DEAD.
He Expires Early Yesterday Morning
After an Illness of Typhoid Fever.

He Expires Early Yesterday Morning
After an Illness of Typhoid Fever.
Herman Young, proprietor of the Du-
Bois House, corner Laurel and jefferson
streets, died Sunday morning about
three o'clock.
Deceased had been i'll with typhoid
fever for about four weeks. On Thurs
day last it was thought he was conval-
escent, but sudden change came and he
grew gradually worse, until Sunday
morning when he died.
Mr.. Young had been proprietor of the
Dubois House since the first of the year,
and had a nice business at this we'll
known stand. During his illness the
place was run by his brother.
He leaves wife and two children, a
boy and girl. Mr.. Young was only a
little past thirty years of age and had a
large acquaintance.