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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

This is eminently an age of pro-
gress. Inventive genius not oniv de-
velops means for obtaining the best
results from the minimum of exer-
tlon in matters of utility, Tut is con-
stantly adding to the devices for pleas
ure and comfort whereby the maxi
mum of enjoyment may be derived
from the least possible exertion. One
OF the latest of these. inventions is a
baseball gun-not a deadly weapon
to shoot thereferee for faulty ruling
but catapultfUr throwing the ball,
which takes the place OF the most ex-
pert pitcher. 1t delivers the "drop,"
the ''rotary" and the "curve" balls
with the utmost precision and accu-
racy. One objection to the mechan-
lcal pitcher has been n-ingeniously over
come. 1t is requisite that some
warning be given the man at the bat
equivalent to the motion of the pitch
er's arm in the deliyerys'of the ball.
This want is supplied by means of "a
very simple electrical arrangement by
which the batter fires the gun himself.
by throwing his foot forward when
taking position for striking, where
by he breaks an electric current which
Releases the trigger and fires the gun.
A modification of this device is under
consideration in which a rigid arm
moved by springs is to be the actuat-
ing power. The arm carries ball in
holder, from which project two curv-
ed rods, by which the rotary motion
is impaired at the moment the ball
leaves the arm. 1t is thought, how
ever that the un will be the prefer
able device for delivering a generous
supply of curved or straight balls for
amateur or professional practice in
the noble game.-Washington Stand
ard.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09
Thousands Celebrate

With thankfulness their restoration
to health by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
Think of the vast army who have
been cured by this medicine
Men, women and children, vino have
suffered the consequences of impure
blood, who have been the victims of
scrofula sores, eruptions, dyspepsia,
nervousness, sleeplessness.
They have tried other medicines
and have failed to obtain relief. They
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla and it did
them good. They persevered in its
use and it accomplished permanent
cures. Do you wonder that they
praise it and recommend it to you?
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

HAD duty on tea been imposed at
1Oc pound, with the retroactive fea-
ture of the tariff bill originally pro-
posed and had the great tea import
of Tacoma for June all been entered
here the local customs house would
have contributed to the government
over a million dollars for that month.
OF course good many contingenci es
enter into the calculations, but we
have substantial part Of the proposi-
ton in contributing the imports.-W.
c., Trade. 4.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09
}. Schsz2smg's Best

tea bakinepowder
coffee havog3pg extracts
soda and spices
are, not as good as we can
make without any regard %
cost. They areas goodas
we can make withboth cost
and goodness on our mind
all the time.
For sale by
Mcdonald & O'Neill
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

,.,ELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40.
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full moon of each
month. ALI members in good standing are
made welcome.
MRS. 6, /. BARRON, w. II. MAXWELL
Worthy MatrOn. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

DUBY REBEKAH LODGE. No rs.
II 10. o. f.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday evening In O09
Fellows Hail, Shelton. Visiting brothers and
sisters are cordially invited to attend. Social
session on Third Friday evenings.
Clara Ansorge Sec. Emma NJ. Munson, N u.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

FIRST METHODIST-EPISCOPA CHURCH,
Preaching every Sabbath at 1850 O'Clock A. NJ.
and 1880 P. M. Sabbath School at II A. NJ
Prayer meeting at 7:30P. NJ. every Thursday
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats free.
REV. F. NJ. WHEELER, Pastor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09
Society Cards.

CIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH
REV F. O. LAMOREUX. PASTOR
Preaching services every Sunday at IL, a. m.
and 7:30 D.. m. Sunday school at 10 p, m. B.
Up u. at $50 D. m. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at o'clock followed by c. c.
Cclass. All are made welcome at these services.
Corner Fifth and Gotta SITS.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

CEDAR CAMP No $50. S0.>
l. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Meets every 1st. and 3rd Tuesday at Masonic
Hall, Shelton. Visiting neighbUrs cordially In
vited to camp with us. Il. =. ANGIE,
Al j. MunsOn, Clerk. COnsui.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

COURT SHELTON No q.
l. FORESTERS OF AMERICA.
Meets in Odd Fellows Hall on Zno ana 4tn
MONDAYS of each month. Visiting Foresters are
invited to attend the court. Bert SneidOn,
J. H. Baker, Sec. NnAei n"neoi'
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

DACIFIC LODGE, NO. 66,
X. OF P.
Meets the first and third Friday evenings OF
efeach month at the Masonic Hall. Visitin
Knights cordially invited to attend.
Thos .McLarty, +. ID. SHELTON,
X. of r. IS. y. u.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

cAHAwAMIsH LODGE NO. 49,
y l. O. G. 7.
Meets every Saturday evening a. 1:SH III oo,G anS
NJ E. Church. Visiting Members IN goou
standing are made welcome.
c. l. ANsORGE c. T. w. D. MORRISON. X.
ykJANTED-sEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN OR
w Women to travel for responsible estaDiisn-
ed house in Washington. salary FSo. psyanae yens
Reference. Enclose self-addresscd stamped en-
velope. The National, Star Building, chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-09

hET. MORIAH LODGE. No. IL,
Wl f. & "A NJ.
o OCULAR Communications. Saturday eve
n On or before the full OF the Moon. cor
dial Invitation is given to all brethren In good
standing Masonic Hall, Shelton, WI.
HuoH MORRISON, W. NJ. L. K. MUNsoN, Sec.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
MADE A DEAL.
Mining Claims Bought in Hilo for
$1,000 Worth $150,OO0. II

Purser Thomas McCombe of the
Australia tells of passenger on his
boat who came to Honolulu last
month. The man caught the first
first boat to Hilo, where he met n
mechanic who owned mining claim
in Lost Angels camp, in California.
He made a purchase of the claim for
$1,000, and returned to Honolulu IN
time to catch the Australia.
On the trip up, so McCombe says
he YVES informed by this man that the
claims he had just purchased were
worth in the neighborhood of $3.50,
600. Gold ore had been blocked on,
on the land before he left. the valu,
of which was estimated to be worth
$4,000. There are three men work
ing the mine.
IT has since been learned that tn,
Hilo mechanic has taken his $1,000 anC
gone into the coffee raising business.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
AT AUCTION.

l will sell at public sale on Septcm-
Der 20, 1897, if not sooner disposed of
at private sale, all of the buildings
known as Independence Park Pavil-
ion. If so desired by intending pur-
chasers, the large room may be sold
separate from the main building.
Also at same time and place, IL
dozen folding chairs, tables, wash
stands, water pipes, ETC..
Terms: 500 or less, cash. All over
500, cash or good approved notes at
ninety days, with interest at per
cent per annum.
The above buildings and material &c
be removed within thirty days from
date of sale. Buildings open for in
spection at all times.
J. N. WRIGHT.
Honolulu, July 10, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31

The road to success in business is
of an advertisement.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
SHERMAN'S REPLY.
Japanese are Satisfied With the En-
pressions of Good VIII.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 10
Secretary Sherman has submitted to
the japanese Government an answer
TO Japan's last note relating to the
annexation of Hawaii to the United
States The answer was delivered to
Mr. Hoshi. the Japanese Minister, last
Saturday. 1t is in reply to Japan's
note of July 10. which mp to that time
had not been acknowledged.
Mr.. Sherman's answer is marked by
its friendly expressions toward Japan,
which gives especial satisfaction in
view of the somewhat strained rela-
tons resulting from the previous cor
respondence. Two features are now
brought out by the answer. 1t reit-
crates the position heretofore taken
by the Secretary of State as to the
right and propriety of anneXing Ha-
waii to the United States. Win tins
however, is coupled an assurance that
the interests of Japan in Hawaii will
ne IullN SdleS udTutu. IL also tN press
es satisfaction at the plan of arbitra-
ton between Japan and Hawaii on the
question of Japanese immigration to
Hawaii. 'sTSl
| The answer is largely in elaboration
of Mr.. Sherman's former letter, and
| the policies expressed in no way differ
from that previously laid down by
| him.
Minister Hoshi has cabled the sub.
stance of the answer to the Toxic
Government and the full text of tn
answer has been forwarded. 1t vii
not reach Japan until September T
and no action will be taken until th'
text is before the japanese foreign of
flee. The japanese Legation is reti
cent over the dispatch, although there
is no effort to conceal the satisfaction
over the friendly feeling displayed nj
through Mr.. Sherman's answer. The
attention of the Toxic government has
been particularly directed toward
these expressions of good will
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
LANDLORDS SALE.

Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, yum KEE, on the
Both day of July, a. d. 1897, did dis.
train and levy upon and remove to a
place of safe custody the following
goods and chattels belonging to HO
WAL KEE, for rent in arrears and due
by said Ho Wal Kee to said Yum Kec,
amounting to $72 40, for certain prem
Uses situated in Honolulu, OanI, 20
wit: ! lamp, IS tin pans, wooden
chairs, 1 clock, bags of flour, / Aour
tub, 2 hand cars, wooden table, 2
flour shovels and lot of hrewood.
And notice is hereby further given
that said goods and chattels will be
sold at public auction at the auction
rooms of James F. Morgan, on Queen
street, in said Honolulu, on THURS
DAY, the I'd day of September, y. d.
1897, at u10 o'clock a. m. of said day,
to satisfy the rent in arrears and due
at the time of such sale, together with
the costs of such distress removal,
custody and sale.
Yum KEE.
Dated, August 16, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
BAND BOYS HAPPY.
Kalawao Boys Secure Their Uniforms
Mr.. Smiths Statement.

Editor Star: The band boys at the
Boys Home, Kalawao, MoloNai, have
been furnished with uniforms from
the funds subscribed by the good pep
pie of Honolulu.
The statement of the account is as
follows:
Collected by the Hawaiian Star
company ........... .......S2l1 90
Collected by Evening Bulletin. $500
lOtal ............ ......s. f%of w
Paid as follows:
L. b. Kerr, bill, 122 yards white
duck, buttons, etc.........$ 90. 2S
j. NJ. Litchfeld & Co., so yards
blue flannel ............... T.63
Theo. p. Mehin, making
32 blouSeS .................. ll2.OO
buttons ............ ........ 9.OO
NJ. McTnerny, 80 white caps. 1920
Balance on hand ...........S 1.9s
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
A FUNNY LETTER.

Every family in the city which num-
bers among its members juveniles
who believe implicitly in Santa Claus,
will appreciate this letter by little
tot who has just mastered the art of
printing out her letters.
"Dere Santa Claws:
Give me a dol with red she's, a stow
and dol buggy and sum candy and
a new brother and two bottles of
Rainier Bere."
When asked why she wanted Santa
Claus to give her two bottles of Rain
Ter Beer, the little writer replied:
because papa and mama say ii is the
incest beer made" Criterion Saloon,
phone 7s3.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31

X When servant
ushers visitor
into your parlor and
- disappears to sum-
L mon you, leaving
o the caller alone,
- what does the caller
" do? Shut her eyes
and wait your coming?
Hardly. One sweep
w ing glance and every
% thing is noted.
- The design of your
wall paper, color
- of your window
II curtains, the wood
work, the mattings,
in fact, all the decorations
received the closest
scrutiny.
- Suppose they are all
l. soiled. What is
the callers opinion?
M It's our business to
make your home
~ pleasant and pretty.
We Can Work Wonders With
Little Money.
LEVERS & COOKE,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31
SOFT WHITE
HANDS

Battle and soak the hands or
retiring in a strong, hot, creamy
lather of CUTlCURA SOAP.
Dry them thoroughly, anoint
freely with CUTICURA, great.
est Of emollients and skin cures
Wear, during the night, old,
loose gloves, with the finger
ends cut off and air holes. cut IL
palms (see illustration).
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-31

The White duck was Tor TWO palrs
of pantaloons for each member of the
band.
Brother Joseph Dutton of the Bald
win Home desires on behalf of the
boys, to thank all those who Interest
ed themselves in their behalf.
WILLIAM o. SMITH,
President Board of Health.
Honolulu, August 81, 1897.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-31
Thc q11ia Daily Eagle suuday 1oniug Oeobcr 81 1897

cars (seats free and Pullman Drawing
Room sleeping cars. Wichita 10 81 LOUIS.
oaIy without change This IS the ohIy
Inc running through Pullman cars from
Wichita 20 ST. Louis, where direct connec-
ton IS made with all eastern trunk me
points an TIE most magnificent railway
station n the world. Quickest Inc 70 All
points in Southwest Missouri. North"e-s
Arkansas, East and Southeast.
ms company now also have on SAFE
steamship tickets 10 al points on the
globe.
For further information address
j. w LINGENFELTER,
City Ticket Agent.
Corner Main and Douglas Ave-
L. R. DELANEY. Ticket Agent.
Union Depot, Wichita, Kan
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-31

z=s In. is nov rua-as .ar5ass ca..-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-31

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND AND PACIF-
&c RAILWAY.
Time table effective Sept. Is, 1890.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-31


Dealers in Wichita real estate report
most encouraging prospects for a con-
;!nuance OF sales in both city and coun-
try property. The transfers recorded
from day 10 day tell the story ~ in
creased business within the last six
months Buyers who have been wait
ing for prices TO touch bottom have
been in active search OF the best bar
gains For The most part they have
bought residence property. and have US
ually paid the cash. o. course they
nave figured on low values. but every
property sold Is 4 bargain out % the
way. and agents already find II difficult
10 keep a list % such property as the
trade demands. This viii lead II nigh
a. prices. and SO the owner of Wichita
real estate begins % realize that there
is a future FOR lis holdings. This. in
turn. stimulates purchases. and IL is Il
safe proposition. that money. viii from
this on. be seeking Wichita investments
Il will De gratifying, too. - see eastern
money coming in fer investment In
SeigwIch county dirt We nave heard
revilines and abuse from all quarters.
but there will be soma satisfaction 70
see the eastern buyers nOs.ng around
fo- something cheap. Tney Vii De here
as sure as our prosoarity continues IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-10-06

CHANCgRY SALE.-In pursuance and by
" virtue OF decree OF the circuit court for the
county of Van buren, In chancery, In the state
OF Michigan, made and dated on the 10th day Of
April, A. ID. 1897, IN u certain therein pend
ing wherein Butler Brothers, a corporation, organ
lied under and existing by virtue Of the laws Of the
state Of illinois, Is complainant and Hattie b. Hight
and Charles Il. Hight are defendants.
Notice is hereby given that shall sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder at the front door
the court house, In the village OF Paw Paw, county
Of Van buren,, state of Michigan, said court house
being the place for holding the circuit for said
county, on Friday. the l2th day Of November, A. ID.
1897, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon OF said day, all
or so much thereof as may be necessary to raise
the amount due to the said complainant for princi
pal, interest and costs I'm said cause, OF the
following described lands and premises, viz:
All that parcel of land situated In the township Of
Antwerp, county of Van Buren,, state Of Michigan,
and described as follows: Beginning al the south
east corner of the northeast quarter Al of section
nfteen Isl town three south. range thirteen west,
and running thence west twenty-five rods, thence
north sxty-four rods, thence east tweny -hve rods.
thence south sixty-four rods to the place of
beginning and containing ten acres of land.
Dated, Paw Paw, Mich, September oath 1897.
DRAM w. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner In and for Van Buren,
County, Michigan. [i9t7o26
LINCOLN II. TITUS. Solicitor for Complainant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-10-06

y~rerday. He drew diagrams and pict-
ures OF bones. including human sesa-
moids. temporals. phalanges and others.
ard described them.
Then he drew more pictures OF the
same bones In the lower animals. and
compared them. pointing out the differ
ence. The severe cross-examination took
a considerable degree of the positiveness
out OF the witness-that is he grew
wary and declined To identify bones
on first sight like he had tried to do
previously and got left" The questions
put TO him by Assistant States Attor-
ney McEwen. but framed by Professor
Dorsey, tested his knowledge OF bones
severely. The state completed his cross
examination. but the battle Of bones
will continue today. Professor Eckley
will tell the jury what he knows about
bones. The experts are not expected
10 finish before the middle OF next week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-10-06
LEAoL NOTICES.
MORTGAGE SALE.

MORTGAGE Whereas, default hav-
vi ing been made in the conditions OF certain
indenture of mortgage bearing date the 18th day of
March, A. ID. 1892, made, executed and delivered by
Samuel Impson and Margaret lmpson. his wife,
Harrison Barber and Marcia Barber, his wife, of
Almena, Michigan, to George T.. Breck which said
mortgage was on the 2lst day of March, A. ID. 1892,
filed for record in the office of the register Of deeds
in and for Van Buren, county, Michigan, and by
said register duly recorded in hber 81 OF mortgages
on page $50: ....-.uu,. -, .
2lst day of March, A. ID. 1892, by said George f..
Breck duly assigned to Martha p. Cobb, and which
said assignment afterwards and the 1st day
of April, A. D. 1892, filed for record in the Office of
the register of deeds in aud for Van Buren, county,
Michigan, and by said register dlly recorded in
liber AZ of mortgages on page 1926.
On which said mortgage there is now claimed TO
be due at the date of this notice the sum of S5t842
and the legal cost of this proceeding, and no suit
at law proceeding in equity having been institu-
ted to said amount due on said mortgage or
any part thereof.
Now therefore, notice il hereby given that by
virtue of the power of sale in said mortgage and by
the statutes in such cases made and provided, ]
shall, Saturday, the thirteenth day of November
A. ID. 1897, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at the
north froLt door of the court house for Van Bur
county, Michigan, in the village of Paw Paw,
Michigan, (that being the place for holding the cir
cult court for said county Of Van Buren,, sell to the
highest bidder the premises described in said mort
gage much thereof may be necessary TO
pay the amount due thereon and the legal costs of
this proceeding and of said sale.
The premises described in said mortgage and
so to be sold are known as those certain
pieces parcels of land situate and being in the
township of Almens, in the county of Van Buren,,
and state of Michigan, as follows:
The northwest quarter of the northeast quarter
and the west half of the east half of the northeast
quarter of section three 60, two ~ south, OF
range thirteen 3 west, together with the tenements
Entertainments and appurtenances thereunto belong
ing.
Dated, this Sd day of August. A. ID. 1897.
MARTHA p. COBB,
Mortgage by Assignment
T.. A. h ROBERT Is. CRANE,
l2tl3o2224 Attorneys for Mortgage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-10-06
Default III ., having bee,

M made In the payment of certain sum of money
secured to be paid by certain indenture OF mort
gage, bearing date the 9th day of February, 1895,
made, executed and delivered by Bell 3. Wright
and John A. Wright to Frances +. smith, which
mortgage was recorded In the once OF the register
of deeds for Van Buren, county. state of Michigan,
on the ID day of March, 1925, in hber SO OF mort
cages on pages 3ls and $40. on which mortgage
there is claimed to be due at this time the of
two thousand two hundred sixteen and S3-lW dol
lars (S2.2l6.s3l, together with the costs and ex-
penses of foreclosure and the attorney fee provided
In said mortgage, and no proceeding at law or in
equity having been instituted to recover the said
sum, any part thereof 80 remaining unpaid upon
and secured by said mortgage, and the said Frances
T.. Smith, having deceased, and the undersigned,
Ellen +. Wagner, having been duly appointed sole
executrix in the state of Michigan, of the will aud
estate of the said Frances +. Smith, deceased, by
the probate court for the county of Kalamazoo,
state of Michigan
Notice is therefore hereby given that by virtue of
the power of sale in said mortgage contained. and
In pursuance of the statute in such case made and
provided, the land and premises described in said
mortgage to-w all those certain pieces or parcels
of land situate aud being in the township OF Col.
umbia, in the county of Van Buren, and state of
Michigan and described as follows. to-wit: The
northwest quarter ~ and also the west half (1s)
of the northeast quarter W of section numbered
eight (S). in township numbered one ~ south, of
range numbered fifteen l5 west, and also the south
east quarter ~ of the southwest quarter "a OF
section numbered five 49,. in township numbered
one ~, south of range numbered fifteen (15 west,
containing two hundred and eighty acres Of land,
be the same more or less, excepting therefrom the
1ouowlf uescrlDeu piece or parcei OF Idnu to-Wit
Commencing at point one hundred and seventy
eight l18) feet west of a corner in the highway on
the north and south eighth line Of the northeast quar-
ter of section eight 49, running thence south to the
Kalamazoo X South Haven railroad, thence easterly
along the line of said railroad one hundred and
(107) feet, thence north to the said highway
thence west one hundred and seven (lO7) feet to
the place of beginning, will be sold at public vendue
to the highest bidder for cash, at the court house in
the village of Paw Paw, county of Van Buren, and
state of Michigan, said court house being the place
for holding the circuit court for said county, on
Saturday the 10th day of October, A. ID. 1897 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon. TO pay the amount due on
said mortgage including the costs of this foreclos
ure allowed by law.
Dated July 2lst, 1897.
2209tl3o21l ELLEN L. WAGNER,
Executrix of the will and estate of the said Fran
ces +. Smith, deceased, Mortgage by d. o. French
her attorney and agent.
ID. o. FRENCH. Attorney for Executrix.