The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-01-24

ing home Z bride, Tuesday evening,
having been married to Miss Cora
| Watson at North Yakima, on Sunday,
Jan. 10. The young lady formerly
lived in Shelton with her parents, who
moved East of the mountains about
two years ago, so she viii not be
among strangers. Fred and his bride
will shortly begin house keeping and
make Shelton their home. The small
boys as well as the big ones did their
best to make the happy couple feel
that their welcome was hearty one
the youngsters holding their reception
at the Dipman. The JOURNAL extends
good wishes.
We intend to show The people Of
Shelton how 70 sell goods at cost.
Call and see how we do It, and We
guarantee you don't leave without a
nice hat or pair of shoes, clothing, 4
,nackiuaw or pair Of overalls, a suit
of underclothes, or something, whether
you need Il or not. Ladies should eX
anime our fine line Of shoes. Mothers,
see our boys, shoes and pants. We
have no shelf-worn goods and never
carried any but the best lines of goods
that we can warrant
MCLAFTY & SHORTER.
The town of Shelton had al excel
lent management last year; besides
considerable street work and other ill-
provements a neat balance of over
thousand dollars remains III the treas
ury. The new management, we pre-
dict, will also give Shelton an ecouOm-
;cal administration, and make 1895 Z
year of progress. They are seriously
considering the water system, ard an
early effort will be made to provide
more water during the dry season, and
also to extend the mains into the west
ern part of town. We would suggest
that any citizen who has any expert
ence or suggestions to make, would
visit the sources Of supply, examine
the ground, and give his ideas to the
council. The water supply must be
increased, and some one may be able
to suggest the best and cheapest way
to do it.
Doc Swarthout has moved into his
new market building, next door 70
Wehnes' Barbershop, and now has
neat and convenient quarters. Besides
I full line Of fresh and smoked meats
and lard, he will handle fresh bread
and cakes, and also canned meats.
Fresh vegetables Of ali kinds Will &c
kept for sale. and farmers are invited
to bring IN their truck and get cash
prices for it. Doc has shown consider
able enterprise in buying and building
at this time, and lie proposes to Keep
first class meats and merit share Of
your patronage. =
The next regular meeting Of the Ma
son County horticultural Society Will
occur on Saturday, Jan IS, al 10 o'clock
q. N. a full attendance is requested
as some important business will be
transac ted. In addition to the regular
and unfinished business the following
topics are suggested: I. Binns will be
asked to talk Oh Tomato culture The
County Fair project; grating; budding
and other matters of general interest.
I. ". WOODS, Secty.
The matter of organizing County
Immigration Society will be discussed
at the meeting of the County Horti-
cultural Society at the court house
Saturday. \ meeting to organize the
Immigration Society, and get it into
working order, 50 as TO work III har-
mony and secure benefits from tie
state organization, viii be held at the
same place on Saturday February 1st.
4 Facts Worth knowing
Constipation, LaGrippe, Pneumonia, ANA all
Throat and Lung diseases arc cured By Shiloh's
Cure. For sale at FRANK Tuell's
The home OF Dan Myers was invad-
ed by a. surprise party Wednesday
night, and the evening spent in games
and dancing.
McLarty & Shorter wish to announce
that they have indugurated 4 clearance
sale, and are selling everything in
their excellent stock at cost for cash.
If you want first class goods-ir the
furnishings and footwear line, now is
the opportunity to secure genuine
bargains. :
We haye no desire to live ont our al
lotted span of life, and die in the same
old rut, and can but pity the man who
is satisfied with the condition of things.
and who lacks life and energy to better
them. Such man is of little good to
his country, his community or to him
self.
On Saturday and Monday Jan. Is,
and 81, we will sell Rex and Imperial
brands best sugar-cured Hams and
Breakfast Bacon at 10 cents per 10.
Come early and avoid rush.
MCDONALD & O'NEILL.
Eight dances are on the program for
this week. Many wonder how the hard
cash necessary to pay for this amuse-
lnent is raked together these hard
times. especially when many OF the
participants stand of legitimate bills
Olympia Capital.
NOTIcE:-Parties knowing them
selves indebted to us will kindly call
and settle their accounts
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