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Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

Reed-Do you know that your work Of
ten reminds me of John Bunyan?
Wright-John Bunyan? In what way9
Reed-He was a literary tinker, you
know. w.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

nE~The NEW MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper In New Mexico. 1t Ia sent to every
Postoffce In the Territory and has large
and growing circulation among the intelll-
gent a. progressive people OF the south
west.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
The Things They Say.

Edith-He told me was SO interesting
and so beautiful.
Julia-And yet you will trust yourself
for life with man who begins deceiying
you even at the commencement of his
courtship. Bits.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

Mr.. Oldboy-L am self made man, sir.
I began life as a barefoot boy.
Kennard-Well, wasn't born with
shoes on either. Boston Guardian.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
The COuntry's Hope.

A northern inventor has patented non
sinkable vessel There is now some hope
of getting an American navy.-Atlanta
Constitution.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

THE SEVENTH Beet Sugar factory in the United
States erected at Eddy, New Mexico, in 1895,
and made its M first Moember
THE CONTENT OF SUGAR in the beet" of the crop
grown in the Eddy and Roswell sections Of the val
ley has proven to be more uniformly high than any
other part of the United States,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 3.

THE Duke of Manchester has been put
in jail in London for not paying his
numerous debts. Idiot he! Why did he
not marry an American heiress!
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
Where Honesty Gets Left.

and unjust.
Jones-True, but the unjust man is
generally provided with the just MANS
umbrella. Fun.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

EDWARD L. BARTLETT,
Lawyer Santa Fe, New Mexico. Once In
Catron Block.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

President MCKINLEY will subserve the
interests of the territory by announcing
some more judicial appointments for New
Mexico as soon IA congress meets.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
The Time for Restraint. /.

The Time for Restraint.
Uncle Alex, why do people saw wood
and say nothing.
Because the words man wants to say
when he is saving wood would get him
turned out of church.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

Always Full.
Mr.. Jaggs (at breakfast)-I told you
only wanted half cup of coffee, and you
have Allied it full. Don't you know the
meaning of half full?
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DENTISTS.
ATTORNEYS AT Law.
T. O. O. F.

GEO. W. KNAEBEL,
Office In Griffin Block. Collections and
searching titles a speciality.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

geF' Entered as Seoond-Class matter ct the
santa Fe Post Office.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

3. A. FISKE,
Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.O. Box
VI" Santa Fe, New Mexico. Practices In
Supreme and all District Courts of New
Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
INSURANCE.

8. &. LANYARD,
Insurance Agent. Oflces Griffin Building,
Palacs ayenus. Rspresents the Equitable
Phoenix Fire, Manchester Fire, Syea Fire,
London Lancashire Fire Association, Nav
York underwriterst Imperial, lion, Provi.
dencs, Warrington Fire.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03

le4 separate analysis chiefly carload lots showed AN
AVERAGE of 1901 per cent sugar in beet; Sal per
cent purity.
THIS REMARKABLE RESULT was accomplished by
farmers, unacquainted with the culture of beet
root on new land and under very trying circum
stances az the factory was not assured until May and
majority of the acreage was planted between JUNE
1st AND AUGUST 10th.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
Announcement!

The New Mexican Printing Com
pany desires to state that it is
making speciality Of it's celebra-
ted FREY'S PATENT FLAT
OPENING BLANK BOOK.
Rule them to order. Can give
you the finest kind of binding, both
for durability and finish, and it is
the sole makers.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-03
FORTUNATELY the land 10 blessed
with just the fertility to produce
high grade beets, and

the day and more days In the year
in Eddy and Chaves counties, New
Mexico, than in any other section
of the west.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Mosher and McDonald's Camps Burn.

Th0post disastrous result so far to
be reported from the forest fires that
have ragged about the country at the
head of Puget sound the past few
days was the burning out of Mosher
and McDona1d's logging works last
night. The camp was located beyond
Summit lake, FIVE or six miles from
Mud Bay and nine miles northwest of
Olympia.
Fire had filled the timber near the
camp for several days, and last even
ing a gust of wind brought the flames
swooping down upon the camp with
such force that it could not be check
ed. Sixty men were employed there.
They succeeded in getting their per-
isonal effects aboard the the cars, and
these were saved, together with the
horses and donkey engines, but aside
from these the camp equipage is a to-
tai loss. The property destroyed in
c1udes the cook houses, bunk houses.
stables, kitchen equipment, hay, stores
and provisions, estimated at some
thing more than s., 600. It is under
stood that the property was insure !.
but the amount of the insurance has
n OF been learned.
w. A. Mcdonald, of Seattle, has
been notified of the loss, aud is expect
ed on the scene tomorrow. EMPLOYEES
of>the camp express confidence that it
will be rebuilt.-Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Notice OF Sherif'S Sale.

SUPERIOR COURT OF STATE OF WASHING
TON FOR MASON COUNTY.
PHILAURA FARRELL, Plaintiff !
ALBERT n. JoRGENsEN, Dfendants.
Under and by virtue of an execution issued
out of the above named Court in the above en-
titled action on the day of August, 1897. pur-
suant to judgment and decree of sale rendered
in said Court on the 3rd day of August. 1897,
In favor of Philaura farrell, and against Albert
n Jorgensen for the sum of Two hundred and
Twenty-Five (s25) Dollars Attorneys fee, and
costs of suit amounting to Sixteen and S010O
Dollars. with costs OF sale, all in lawful
money, in which the sale is ordered of the fol-
lowing described premises, situated in Mason
County, Washington, to-wIt:
Lots One and Two and the South half of the
Southeast quarter of Section %, Township q.
North, Range West containing 157 and a acres.
more or less except therefrom the following de-
scFibed four tracts, fO-wlt.
II, Twenty nine and one-half acres conveyed
TO Robert e. Gellhart, by deed recorded in Vol
~ page 464, Mason County records IN Audit
acres. conveyed to John Eden, by deed recorded
in Vol s.Y" page 26, Mason County records in
Auditors Office. (3l Twenty-Five acres conveyed
TO John Eden. by deed recorded IN Vol II
page 7. Mason County records in Auditors Of
fee. f4) Forty two and one-half acres conveyed
by deed to j. W. Felix, and Sadie A. Felix, re-
corded in Vol. "V'' page 40. Mason County
records in Auditors Office
IA day of September 1897. at 10 clock in the
forenoon of said day, will sell the above de-
scrfbed premises to satisfy said judgment, costs,
interest, attorneys Zee ana accrulng cosss. Inc
house at shelton in Mason County, state OF
washington at public auction for cash in hand
to the highest and best bidder.
Dated Aug 18th. 1887. s.
sheriff of Mason County, Washington
Date OF first publication Is day of Aug SLOW
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrah
that Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. C. Cheney ( Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Notice of Final Settlement.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MASON COUN.
TY, STATE OF WASHINGTON.
In the matter of the estate of
WILLIAM PORTS, deceased
Order Appointing Day for Settlement of Ac-
count and Directing Notice to be Given.
Ralph w. Potts, administrator of the estate of
William Potts deceased, having this day render
ed and presented for settlement, and filed in
this Court, his final account of his administra-
ton of estate of said decease.
IT Is ORDERED, that Wednesday the 18th
day of September. 1897, at O'Clock a.. m. at the
Court House of said county, be aud the same is
hereby appointed for the settlement of the said
account; and that the Clerk give notice thereof
by causing notices to be posted in at least three
of the most public places in said County. at
least twenty days before said day of settlement,
according to law, and publishing the same for
four successive weeks Immediately prior to the
date of the said hearing named above in the
MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, q weekly newspaper
published in the town of Shelton.
WITNESS, the Hon. Charles ". HOdgdon.
Judge of said Superior Court, this 18th day of
July, 1897.
lst pub. July 23rd.-3.
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Announcement to the Public

70 My FRIENDS AND OLD PATRONS:
Having secured management OF the
Closson & Kelly Drug Store, opposite
Postoffice, [ would respectfully an
nounce that am once more dispensing
Drugs and Medicines with the same
care and efficiency as formerly and
would ask for at least a share of their
patronage, assuring them in advance
that they will receive the best of goods
at fair prices, and the courteous and
gentleman1y treatment accorded them
in the past will be fully observed in
the future. Call and see me.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Andree will Find the Pole.

CHRIsTIANIA. Aug. 17.-Information
received here confirms the report pub
lished in dispatch from Hammer
fest, Norway, saying that searches for
Herr Andree met the, sailing vessel
Aiken about July %, and were in
formed by her captain that one OF the
crew had shot carrier pigeon between
North cape and Seven islands on the
north coast of Lapland, bearing mes
sage from the explorer, addressed to
the Aftonbladet, of Stockholm, which
read as follows:
"Eighty-two degrees passed; good
journey northward. ANDREE. /"
The date of the message was illegible.
The pigeon carried a letter, also adj
dressed to the Aftonbladet. but the
captain of the vessel declined to sur
render either. The captain is familiar
with Anrdee's plans and is greatly in
terested in them.
The news arrived here indirectly
The captain of the Aiken communi-
Gated the information to the COM
mander of the ship Injeperd, OF from
soc, the latter transmitting the news
to the commander OF the steamer Elk
press, upon which the Lorner polar
expedition was coming home, and the
Express finally passed the news along
to the steamer Lofoen, which brought
it here.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. WASH. }

July 20, 1897. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant c.
Angle, U. ). Comr at Shelton, Wash, on Satl1r-
day, August 2Sth, 1897. viz:
NATHANIEL PHILLIPS
OF Shelton, Wash. Hid. No. 1877 for the VIZ SeL
and E1a Sw14 Sec 10. TIP 20, " r. 5w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: M. f. Sharp, John Matthews.
u: Z; Frederlcks, Henry Winsor, all of Shelton,
Wash.
F. 6. DECKEBACH Register
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F. &. DECKEBACH, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA WASH !,

AUGUST 0TU, 1877. J
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make hnal proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant C.
Angle, Z. ). Comr at Shelton, Wash on Friday,
Sept. 18th, 1897 viz:
LARS LARSON
OF Shelton, Wash HID No. 902 for the Sell Nell.
E12 SeH, Nw1l Sei4 Sec 81, TIP 30, N. R3W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: p Randolph EIsOu. JOhn
Ku6ik, Robert Barieckman, Frank Potter. all OF
Shelton, Wash.
and viz:
JOHN KUBIK,
OF Shelton, Wash. HID No 532 for the NwL NwL
Sec a. TIP 10, n. R. w 4
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Z. Randolph Elson, Lars Lar
son, Robert Barieckman. Frank Potter, all of
Shelton, Wash.
F. G.. DECKEBACH Register
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Notices for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH. }
TIJ1yy Ofct

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.)
July Dist, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before Grant C.
Angle U. S. COmr at shelton, Wash, on Satur-
day, August 18th, 1897. viz
o. w. PARRISH,
OF Matlock, Wash, HID. No. IlOl for the VIZ 8
W a Sec 10, TIP. 20, n. r. W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Stephen Ferris Jas. B. Trease,
David Kelly, VIM. White. all of Matlock.
F. q. DECKEBACH Register
July 23,-6
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Advertised Letter List

Following is a list of the letters remaining in
the post Office at Shelton, Wash, at the close of
the month of July 1897. Persons calling
for any OF the same will please say advertised
Delbert Webb, Jacob Schrebeis, Henry Pen
meyer ~, David Hill, r. ". Hall, Henry Gag
non. Alexander Godin, Nels Johnson.
ALL MUNsoN. P. NJ.
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heltOn, Friday, August, 10th, 1897.
Personals.

George Webb is on the way home
from Rodondo, Cal, where he has been
since last spring.
Mrs. Hickman, of Portland, spent
several days last week visiting her
sister, Mrs All. Munson.
Charles Dipman, of Hoquiam, is
visiting at the Hotel Diprnan. Mr..
Dipman being his uncle.
Mrs. DR.. Beach and the children re-
turned Yesterday from weeks visit
at the Forbes farm near Kamilche.
RIB. Giles and Theodore Brown
rowed to Olympia last Saturday night
to bring down a sailboat for the Giles
party this week.
Harry and Mrs. McElroy and sever
al friends, came down from Olympia
on a small launch last Sunday and
spent a few hours in town.
Mr.. Stanfeld, of Tacoma, and Wat
son Rodenberger have gone on a
weeks iaunt in the country looking
for most anything in the way of game.
Mrs. Smedley and Miss Marston, Of
Olympia, are visiting at Mrs. Solomon
Hunters and also at Mrs. Theodore
Browns, expecting to return to Olym-
pia today.
John D. Riley arrived safely in Colo
RADIO and is now staying at mineral
spring resort near Denver. Harry
Dean is expected home from his trip
this week.
James Wilson, engineer on the
steamer City Of Shelton, spent several
days in Seattle this week renewing his
"papers," and Grin Tew has been act
ing as engineer.
A number of Olympians; Mr.. and
Mrs. o. V. Linn, Mrs. G. E. Bates, Mr..
and Mrs. G. r. Bolton and Mrs. La
bree, who have been camping on the
shores of Big Skookum bay returned
home last Saturday.
The kindly disposed neighbors have
taken the Derosier girls, Frank Wiley
and G. V. Dunbar ha wing the older
girls, and Mrs. VIM. Deegan the baby,
while the boys are still with their
father
Mrs. Marcus Knight came in Tues
day evening from Whatcom to pay a
short visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. {. S. Dunbar. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Knight have been teaching
school in the vicinity of Whatcom and
are now enjoying a summer vacation.
Mrs. w. M. Kendrick, q. H. Haskell,
J. F. Edgbert, ]. d. Layne and other
Hartstein Island residents were in
town this week marketing fruit and
produce and trading. Mr.. Layne in
tends soon to move to Kansas City,
where a friend has secured a good
position for him.
Welcome Chapter, o. E. S., sent a
good-sized delegation to- Oily mpia We'd
nesday afternoon to pay a return visit
to the Olympia Chapter and they re-
port splendid reception and a good
time. Those who went were Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilton, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dur
rell, Mr.. and Mrs, Maxwell, Mrs. Thos
Bordeaux, Mrs. Chas. Leake and Miss
Hattie Callow, Hugh Morrison, B. S.
Barger and Edward Lee.
The Epworth League of Olympia
gave an excursion to Point Defiance
Park Wednesday, in which about fif-
teen persons from Shelton Joined
They report a pleasant trip and sew
eral found time to go to Tacoma and
do little shopping. Among those
who went were 1. W. Woods and Miss
Blanche Woods, Mrs. Wehnes. Miss
Ansorge and Misses Simpson.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
FRANK G. DECKEBAcH, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA WASH

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA WASH
Aug. 10th, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Grant G..
Angle, U. S. Comr. at Shelton, Wash. on Mon.
day Sept. Goth, 1897 viz:
WILLIAM c. GUSH,
of Dewatto, Wn. Hid. No. 799 for the Ell Sell.
Sw14 seq aud Lot 5, Sec 10, TIP % NR2W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: George WOOten, James Larson
C,iBennetson, James Murray, all OF Dewatto Wn
FRANK q. DECKEBACH, Register
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F. G. DECKEBACH, Register.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA. WASH,

Aug 9th, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention to
make final proof in suppoat of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register
ana Receiver. at Olympia WASH, ON Saturday,
Sept. 25th, 1897, viz:
Fl. MINNIE FORD,
OF Shelton. Wn. Hid. 737 for the NwlI Sec. n.
TIP. 20 n X. w
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: George Champlin of Shelton,
WI: James Endicott, of Mason, Wn, William
White, of Mason, Wn, Harry E. Ford, of Mason,
Wn.
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Call for County Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that ali unpaid Ma
son County warrants, from No. 1880 to No. 1850
comfy treasurers Office All warrants includ-
ed in this call cease to bear interest on August
1st, 1897. ALT. w. EREDsoN
Treasurer Mason County. Wash.
Dated Shelton, Mason Co. Wash. July 22nd, 1897
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ono wear. payable in Advance 81 %
Six months " -
-Four months oo
single copy wrapped, if desired) 70
ADVERTISING RATES.
MN couare. Zone Inch) for all Commercial
advertising per month .W
Local lines for. each insertion per line. 10
1ora1 advertising, at rates allowed by law
charged to the officer or attorney author
izng the publication, and is payable on =,
issuance OF affidavit OF publication,
largo advertisements by special contract.
o
Rirth, Death and Marriage notices free ana any
-,orters OF local interest thankfully received,
correspondence solicited
communications sent to this office for publ
o.tion must be accompanied by the name OF the
uriter. else no attention will be paid them.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the
views or opinions expressed by correspondents
md we reserve the right to reject any ana all
matter of personal nature, rejecting to the IN
dividual discredit of any one.
Matter for publication and all changes OF ad-
vertising should reach US by Wednesday even
t, ins1ce inse
Give us call when i'll
THE MASON COUNTY JOURNAL
GR R SITS Shelton Wash.
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Call for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be entertained for repairing and protecting
the Skokomish Bridge, on Friday, August Goth.
at O'Clock p. m. at the Auditors once. Plans
and specifications for such repairs now on file
in the Auditors Office of Mason. County.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. BY order of the Board.
". H NJ. DUNBAR.
Clerk of Board Co COmrS
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LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH. ,

August 18th, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following NAM
ed settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof Will be made before Register and
Receiver at Olympia, WASH, on Oct, 18th, 1897.
viz:
EDWARD II. HASKELL.
III. Z. No. 1870, for the lots and 5; E15 Nell Zee
8, Tp20N ,R2W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land viz: William Kendrick, NJ E. Jones'
Roxie T. Morris, William Morris, all of Arcadia,
Wash.
FRANK G. DECKEBAcH Register