The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-06-11

| RESOLVED, That the above resolu-
ton be published in the County papers,
G. A. r. COMMITTEE.
| A caucus was held in the school
house Tuesday evening for the pur-
pose of selecting candidates for school
officers. For director, 8 year term,
Watson Rodenberger. M. Fredson and
James Forrest we're named and the
latter secured the majority of votes
was declared the nominee. For clerk,
c. v. Dunbar and w. E. Daniels were
nominated and the latter chosen. The
matter of free text books was inform
ally discussed, and the consensus OF
opinion was in opposition. While all
were in favor of anything that gave
promise of making the public schools
what they were designed to be, free in
every sense, yet the numerous faults
of the new law made it doubtful, II
the plan would be successful. 1t the
text books were to be purchased by the
state, instead of by each district, and
the system were general, instead OF at
the option of each district, then it
would be generally favored, and
chances taken as to the many other
minor faults of the 1aw,-but as it
stands the proposition will very likely
be defeated.
double sheets tang1efoot fly paper
at She11ey's for Scents.
For Spectac1es, Eye Glasses, Smoked
Glasses or anything in the optical
line go to r. B. GILES, Optician.
Less than 200 persons are registered
and not much interest has been taken
in the questions of the school election
tomorrow. Very few have taken the
trouble to look up the matter of "free
text books" but as the law is new,
poorly framed and very ambiguous in
many respects, they can hardly be
blamed. Under good law and proper
restrictions, text books could be fur
nished as are the buildings, the desks
and equipment of the school room, and
would be a public economy, but it
seems certain that under the new law,
with its many Objectionable features,
the plan would be far too expensive to
the taxpayers for the benefits to come
from it.
Our stock of Wall Paper is now COM
plete. L. K. Munson.
Try Shelley's Dyspepsia Cure fo1
that stomach trouble.
At the meeting held Monday even
ing to arrange for the coming celebra-
ton, committee of seven was formed
to decide upon the sports, prizes, and
other features of the program. And
soliciting committee was selected to
collect the funds subscribed. 1t was
voted to hold the celebration in Shell
ton on Monday, July 5th. While there
is some discussion as usual, as to
whether the sports will be held in town
or divided with the prairie, it is prob
able that few horse races will be ar
ranged to fill in the morning. Fire
works will be special feature of the
celebration, and in its modest way
Shelton will furnish it's visitors
pleasant days entertainment.
DR.. KENNIcorT, DENTIST, is per-
manently located at Shelton, and pre-
pared to do all dental work up to date;
Sets of Teeth on Gold plate, Platinum
or Continuous Gum. Por celain, Rub
Der; Gold and Porcelain Crowns and
Facings, Bridge work, Teeth without
plates, Fine Gold filings. Call and
get prices, one third less than city, for
first class work. Painless extractions
made, Teeth regulated made straight.
Get our prices on the genuine White
Mountain Ice Cream Freezer. War
ranted to freeze in minutes.
MCDONALD & O'NEILL.
Supervisor Budding, Commissioner
Specie and number of the ranchers
along the Mason Lake road were out
last week scraping and grading the
new road this side of Cranberry creek,
Half of the work was donated, as those
who use the road are anxious for it's
impr ovement.
Our line of fine picture mou1dings
has arrived. Don't fail to call and
inspect them and see how cheap we
can make you picture frame to order.
We carry plumbing goods aud do all
kinds of work to order. Agents for
Bates Bros. undertakers.
| WILEY WOODS,
Freeburger Building, Shelton.