The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-09-03
The Pioneers Sons aud Daughters.

nelQ their dnnudf Ie-uulou IA ehS wv
Shelton, last Saturday. While the at
tendance of members was not as large
as usual, and many "outsiders" fa1lee
to observe that they were invited to at
tend the exercises, those who were
present felt we'll repaid. The most IN
teresting feature of the reunion was
the address by Rev. Myron Eells, who
being native son, is we'll qualified to
talk of the early days. He brought
many interesting relics that illus
trated" his address, and attracted
much attention The o1d-time staple
diet, CLAIMS, were served, with other
refreshments from the generous bas-
kets brought by the pioneers. The re-
union concluded with pleasant social
dance at the Hall in the evening.
More interest should be taken by
those who are not ''old-residents" to
such an organization, ana
join in it's annual meetings. And the
society should not be devoted solely to
having ''good times" but its members
should gather from their parents much
of an historical nature for
reference at some future time, when
the history of Mason County may be
and published,
C.rro,, h.ryr, Dp1NcE prACF THE
most important real estate transaction
of the week was the sale of the lands
belonging to the estate of Leonard ID.
Prince, nearly 400 acres, adjoining the
old Walter place. down the bay. The
administrator, G. c. Angle, transfer
ring the property to Leo Anderson,
the purchase price being $1,000 cash.
This estate has been hanging fire
since 1889, several sales by the former
administrator falling through. AL
though a better figure might have
been obtained in "boom-days," the
present sale is satisfactory to all con-
cerned, the heirs, WHO are scattered
the Eastern states, being
pleased at the prospect of having the
estate closed up and getting their
The county will receive five
years. back taxes, and outside of a few
minor debts and expenses, the bulk
goes to the heirs. The property has
1ra
death of the former owner, but Mr..
Anderson has moved on the place and
will soon get it into profitable condi-
ton.
See our new line of Steel Ranges,
heating stoves, ETC., cheapest and
best.
MCDONALD & O'NEILL'S.
Letters received from the Shelton
party of gold seekers state that they
are very close to the lakes, their boats
partly built and expect to start down
the river On the 9TH. They got over in
good shape and having cared for their
horses they are in fine condition.
Sheldon and Spencer will now go to
packing over the pass on their own
hook, at from so to IS cents a pound.
The party is one OF the first to get
started down the river and expects no
difficulty in reaching Dawson before
the ice comes. They are still together
and intend to stick to their original
plan, in which most of the party will
stop at suitable point and get out
logs during the winter and go into
Dawson with good raft to sell early
next spring. Ali are in good health
and spirits, and are taking care of
themselves, so they are in splendid
condition for the winter,
Go to Hunter aud Eaton's for fresh
Groceries.
Willis Shelton came over from Cos
mopolis last week to attend the re-
union of the Pioneers sons and daugh-
tiers. He was accompanied by Leon
Brewer, of the Satsop Creamery, who
returned by way of Ed. Callow's, Sun
day. Willis reports the Cos,nopolis
mill running fve-quarter time, with
more Eastern business than they can
handle, and says the company is look
ing about to secure another mill on
the harbor. The Cosmopolis mill is
so we'll arranged that nothing much
larger than kindling wood is wasted,
what is ordinarily waste in other mills
go to the single, stave or box factory
departments in this mill, and the CON
Germ is making money. Willis and
MS WORK seem to agree, for he is
huskier than ever. He returned to his
work Monday.
We have something new in air tight
Stoves. Don't fail to come and see
them. They are the cheapest and best
heaters On the market.
MCDONALD & O'NEnL.
Anything and everything in the line
OF pure drugs and medicines will al
ways be found at Closson and Kelly's
Drug store, opposite post-office. We
are not very loquacious, nor do we de-
sire to vaunt our abilities, but when il
comes to compromising we take a
hack seat'' for no one, and will sell
the purest add best goods the markets
afford at prices guaranteed to suit all,
or no sale.
CIV. DUNBAR, Manager.
Stoves aud Stovepipes at Hunter