The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-04-03
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of compiling the new volume of Wash
ington statistics and resources, re-
minded the editor that Mason County
was not represented. except for such
matter as he had been able to CLEAN
from outside sources. The book goes
to press for a $4,000 issue next week
and Mason County will lose its best
opportunity to place its merits before
a great many people at no expense ex-
cept for the trouble of furnishing a
few pages of matter. This work should
not be left for one or two persons to
do, as it usually is. Everybody should
help in every way possible-if Mason
County secures her share of the bene-
fits she must fall into line and present
her advantages to the intending i'm
migrants. There are many people IN
the world who regret the exertion it
takes to feed themselves, but we be-
lieve most of the Puget Sound people
are energetic, and will do their share.
when they properly understand the
value Of immigration work.
F. J. Boyle has received two more
new wheels and has more coming.
The body of Geo. Lawson who was
drowned near New Kamilche, was
found Monday by Geo. Krise, floating
in Wild cat cove, in Little Skookum
bay. The body was in very well pre-
served condition, and had evidently
been floating but a few hours when
discovered. Justice John Hudson, in
the absence of the coroner, held an in
quest over the remains. There were
no marks of violence aud the jury re-
turned d verdict of accidental drown
ing. The remains were taken in charge
vices held. after which the body was
buried at New Kamilche. 7. II. B.
Lawson, brother of the deceased re-
turned to his home IN Riverside, Cal,
about two weeks ago, after fruit1ess
search for the remains.
Hunter & Eaton are responsible for
the low prices that goods have been
sold in Shelton for the past years,
and they guarantee to sell you goods
for cash lower than any house in town.
When buying goods be sure and get
our prices. H&E. x
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has recently purchased about eighty
tons of rails for the extension of the
railroad. About half of which are
from the old Abercorn wreck and have
already reached Shelton, and the bal
ance are coming from Spokane. In all
the rails will build about two miles of
road. By connecting with the Till
Shelton switch on the Port B1akely
road, only about = miles of grade re-
main to be constructed toward con-
Meeting Shelton with the Northern
Pacific. We understand that a traffic
agreement has already been made
with that company SO there IL be no
question about securing trains over the
road. when it is completed.
F. J. Boyle has on hand a stock of
bicycle supplies and will do all kinds
of repairing.
The Sunset Telephone Co intends
doing away with the present shift1ess
plan of stringing its wires on trees and
anything in its route, and has con-
tracted for the setting of cedar poles
along its line between the Sound and
Grays Harbor, and will also use a new
circuit of copper wire, which will great
ly improve the efficiency of the line.
G. c. Angle has secured the agency
OF several well-known insurance COM
panies in Mason County. These COM
pauies formerly did business here and
are not unknown in this vicinity. If
you want to talk insurance call at the
JOURNAL Office. and we will give YOU
rates and full information about first
class reliable insurance. x
Services of the Episcopal Church in
Masonic Hall Easter Sunday at II A.
NJ. and 7:30 P. NJ. Baptismal services
at P. NJ. Easter sermons both morn
ing and evening. A special musical
program w Ii be given, the choir being
assisted by some of our best local sing
ers. Special services of the Episcopal
Church will be held in Masonic Hall
On the evening of Good Friday. R.
J. Mooney. Pastor.
Shelley's Cough Syrup is guaranteed
to cure. If after taking half of the
bottle you are not satisfied with it,
bring back the bottle and get your
money. He has been putting it up for
twenty years and can recommend
it.
There was quite delegation at the
boat this morning. says Tuesdays
Olympian. to witness the departure Oh
Cal McClelland, R. c. Reynolds and
SAINT Yeager for Alaska. There is
considerable discussion in the city a:
to whether it is polite to leave a lot
in this part of the country and seek TO,
something better in Alaska. However
there is no one here but will wish the
Olymp;ans the best of luck in thei,
search for the yellow metal. Reynolds
is going to dig up about 81. OO0, GOO an6
return to Olympia and buy the capito
warrants.