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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
Why Meat is Still High.
iSfactOry.

There is much grumbling among
housewives in the city at continued
high price of meat. While prices OF
other food products have been forced
down meat has been On the raise and
the promised reduction in the spring
has n ot been made. Inquiry among
the meat markets yesterday brought
the same answer, that there was
scarcity Of Washington meat, espec-
tally beef, and that the most of the
beef now on the market is brought
here from California. Further inves-
tigation as to the cause of this devel-
ops the fact that the low price of corn
IN Nebraska, Montana, Dakota and
other western states led producers OF
corn to realize that it would be more
profitabel to market their corn in the
shape of beef. So they started out t.
purchase stock in Washington. They
began by buying steers, but of late
have been buying breeding cattle, and
the increased demand has caused pri-
ces to 60 up. In eastern Washington
buyers are now paying $12 to $14 for
yearlings, SIS to 500 for -year-olds,
and SIS to 500 for young COWS and
calves. 1t is predicted that inside of a
year Washington will be extensivel,
importing beef. 1t will be remember
ec that early last fall there was a scar
city of pork and hogs are even now
being shipped into the state. The
price of mutton is also high. These
facts would indicate that there is
money to be made in cattle raising in
this state during the next few years.
On this side of the hills grass is al
ways abundant wherever sufficient
timber is cleared to let in the sun.
With the scarcity OF cattle prices are
bound to rule high.-Tacoma Uuion.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
State Treasurer Sustained.

State Treasurer Young has been de-
handing of the county treasurers that
they remit to the state not ONLY the
original assessment for the state taxes
collected after delinquency, but the
penalty and interest on such taxes as
we'll. The treasurers of the respective
counties have been inclined to resist
payment of this addition to the tax as
sessed, but the attorney general be
Just rendered an opinion in the prem
lses, wherein he holds that the state
treasurer is right in his demands.
The county treasurers, therefore.
will have to come down with the re-
spectlve amounts due. Mr.. Young
figures that King county alone owes
the state some $4,000 of this penalty
and interest money and Pierce county
about $4,000 The other counties owe
lesser sums, but considerable amount
In the aggregate.-Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
Notice OF Sherif'S Sale.

NUtlCt I'll NlltTlI S Sale.
SUPERIOR COURT OF STATE OF WASHING
ION FOR MASON COUNTY.
CEPHAs BUTLER, PLAINTIFF
DENNIS HURLEY and MARY HURLEY
and each OF them Dfendon+s
Onder and by virtue of an execution issuad
u .i VI the above named Court in the above EN-
s s,.aeu actlon ON the 20 day of May 1897. pur-
~ ;uant 10 judgment and decree of sale rendered
IA ~ s salu court on the 18th day of Nav. 1897
III III favor OF Cephas Butler and against Dennis
- - urley ana Mary Hurley and each of them. for
u u sum OF Eight Hundred Thirtv-tyO and n i'm
lSooZ.5O) Dollars also an attorneys fee of $40
eogether with costs and Disbursements herein.
amounting to Twenty-Five and 1O-lOO (s29. 10
Dollars. with costs of sale, ali i'm lawful
money, I'D which the sale is ordered of the fol-
lowing described premises, situated in Mason
county. Washington, to-wlt:
Inc Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
suarter tNWH of Seq and the East Half of the
O0outuWess quarter E1a Of SwIl) and Southwest
~ OF the southwest Quarter (SwL of SwI)
70 oGctlon 80 In township 49, n, r. West con-
'a NJ 1s i2o and a4-1O0 acres more or less.
oo, IICE Is HEREBY GIVEN: That on the
Iord Gay of June 1897. at 10 O'clock in the
forenoon OF said day, will sell the shove dc.
sscIIDed premises TO satisfy said Judgment costs
interest, attorneys fee and accruing costs The
sie VII take place at the front door of the court
u pu at shelton, in Mason County State of
washington, at public auction for cash in hand
70 the highest and best bidder
Dated May Goth. 1897
S. CALDWELL,
Sheriff of Mason County, Washington.
Da'e o. hrst publication 81 day of May '97-5w
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21

The BAND CoNCERr.-One of the
pest entertainments for long time
was that given by the Shelton Military
Band at the Hall last Saturday even
ing. The hall was well filled and the
performance throughout greeted with
applause. The songs by Miss Jessie
Mcdonald. Miss Addie Libby, Mrs, B.
Z. Kelly anC little Iona Leake were
all well rendered and called forth en-.
cores. The instrumental music. reci-
tations, dialogue, and overtures bv
the full band were each in turn Meas
ing and were very well executed.
After the program the floor was clear
ed and social dance begun. The Band
cleared about $35. for the purpose of
furnishing new music and instruments.
Sundry havors of ice cream and cake
were served by the o. E. S. ladies on
their own account. The Band desires
TO thank those who assisted in the nro-
gram. as well as the general public for
their assistance and appreciation. and
promises to give Shelton the best hand
on the Sound before the summer i
over, and to do the town credit both
nome and abroad, for good band is >
first class card.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
Scrofu|a Swelling
On the Neck and Great Weakness
Caused by Impure Blood Was
Constantly Growing Worse.

"When my son was years cid he was
in very poor health and we could get
nothing to relieve him. At the age OF z
years he began 30 oorfplain Of soreness on
both sides of his meek and soon humps be-
gan to gather on one side and grew 70
half the size of al egg. We then became
more uneasy and began 20 doctor him for
ecrofula. He gradually grew worse, how
ever, until at the age of twelve years we
had lost all hope Of his recovery. He be-
came SO weak he could sit up but few
minutes at time. Ny wife saw Hoods
Sarsaparilla recommended as great blood
purifier and we sent and got bottle. We
began giving our boy the medicine ac-
cording to directions and it was not long
before we saw ne was improving. He
continued taking it until he was in very
good health. He is now Is years old and
is well. We recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
riIla for all troubles caused by impure
blood" S. M. SILVER, Grouse, Oregon.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
81; six for S.. Get only Hoods.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
The Biggest Salmon.

ASTORIA, Or. May I6.-What is be-
lieved to be the largest salmon ever
captured in the Columbia river was
delivered at S. Elmore's packing house
IN this city yesterday. The monster
was one OF the truest and most perfect
specimens of royal chinook salmon
ever seen in Astoria. His actual
measurement, from tip to tip, was 4
feet o. inches, and his largest circum-
terence 3 feet, the girth close to the
tail being fully one foo. The spread
of the tail was foot 4 inches. and the
exact weight 81 pounds. The head
when severed from the body, weighed
81 pounds. On being cooked and
packed the fish filled 81 dozen one
pound cans.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
Free Text Books.

Judging from the articles pro and
con appearing in the various newspa-
pers there is much variance of ideas
regarding the proposition to furnish
free text books, which will be voted
upon at the coming school election.
If the matter carries, it will be neces-
sary for the directors of each school
district to levy enough special tax. in
addition to all general and special
taxes already called for, to furnish the
school books required by their respec-
tive districts. There are several sides
to the question, but it is in no sense1a
partisan one, and should be given
earnest thought by the taxpayers and
those interested in the welfare of the
public schools. 1t is suggested that
the districts, buying books in q1ant-
tics, can procure them cheaper than
individuals, but as the price is fixed
and the present contract with the
school book publishers does not expire
until May, 1900. there can be no saw
ing in that direction before that time.
The books will be property of the dis
trict and cannot be taken home; the
clerk being responsible for their care
and must be paid for his trouble.
Again children will be more careless
and Indifferent in the care of their
books, and it will be matter of end
less expense and trouble in that direc-
ton. The law is weak in not provid-
ing for the payment of books destroy
ed, nor does it provide for the repeal
of the law in case it does prove unsat-
iSfactOry.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F.. J. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo o.
We tie undersigned have known F. J. Cheney
Tor the last 10 years. and believe him persectly
no norable in all business transactions and fin
anc1ally able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST d. TRUAx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
WALDING, KINNAN e. MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.,
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sursaces of
the system. Price 75c. per bottle Told by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Removal Sale.
Will move to Seattle in sixty-days
must dispose of our large stock of
cedar lumber mouldings, doors, win
dows, etc. at unheard of prices. Write
Tor estimates.
OLYMPIA Door & LUMBER COMPANY.
Olympia Wash.
l will sell you the best White Sew
ing Machine made, for $4,000 cash,
drop head or drawer, drawer White
machine for $500 cash.
L. K. Munson.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
SPECIAL SCHOOL LEvIEs FOR 1896.

According to the newspapers, an
Ohio husband became the happy
father of seven children not long ago.
OF the seven all lived but one. It is
to be hoped he laid in a supply of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the
only sure cure for Group, whooping-
cough, colds and coughs, and so in
sured his children against these
diseases. For sale by all druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
Pointers About Your Taxes.

NOTICE.-T0D becomes delin-
q1tent June 1st, 1897, after
Which interest att fifteen per cent
will be added; Provided, that il
half payment be made before
that dane. the time will be er-
tended on the renooiaiu 8 hall
November so, 1897.
On taxes for 1892, add two and one
half per cent penalty and twelve pc,
cent interest from April 1, 1893.
On taxes for 1898, add same penalty
and interest from April 1, 1894,
On taxes for 1894, add two per cent
penalty and twelve per cent interest
from June 1, 1895, until date of pay
ment.
On taxes for 1895, add two per cent
penalty and twelve per cent interest
from June 1, 1896, until date of pay
ment.
PRO VIDED. IF deZinquent
toces for years 1S923-4-5. be
paid before VoU. 3Oth, 1897, all
penalty. and interest in excess OF
8 per cent per amman will be re-
n1itted.
AS all descriptions of real estate are
arranged in numerical order upon the
tax rolls (the name or names of owners
being secondary consideration the
county treasurer is dependent upon
statements furnished by taxpayers for
lists of real estate belonging to each
individual or company. Hence care
should be exercised when applying for
a tax statement to give correct descrip.
tons of your property.
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-05-21
HOW's This.

Shelton Municipal Tax 6 Mills.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
Black Dress Goods

Our sales on Black Dress
Goods are increasing. The
reason why is: We carry the
best and largest assortment.
If you are in need of black
dress don't fail to give us Il
call. Ask for the "Gold
Medal brand, either in plain
or figured. Remember, every
yard is guaranteed.
= We also carry many other
brands equally as good. Our
prices are lower then else
where.
46-inch Black Henrietta, all
wool, at 47ac.
46-inch Black Serge, all
wool, 37ac.
46-inch Black Figured Mo
hair, 47ac
: 5o-inch Black Diagonal,
52ac.
54-inch Black Etamine, Csc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
Wash Goods Specials

Cotton Examines, in black,
tan and navy, and also figured,
just the thing for separate
Skirts, formerly sold for 15c,
reduced to Zoe.
Sheered Organdie, all light
ground with heliotrope, pink,
royal purple, black and navy
blue sprays of flowers, beauti-
full designs, only Zoe and 12ac;
formerly sold at 15c and zoe.
Duck. Solid, Colored and
Figured Duck, already shrunk
and only Zoe.
LINEN HoMEspuN. just re-
ceived, five pieces; and they
are offered at Zoe. Nothing
prettler for separate Skirts.
GINGIIAMs. Nothing hand
somer or more durable for
Children than Il small figured
Bingham. They are the French
designs, worth 12ac; we only
ask Sc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
CONDUCTOR BEARD KILIEp.

Conductor NJ. p. Beard, of the Norfolk
ana Western railroad, made his last run
When he left Roanoke Thursday night for
hagerstown via the Shenandoah Valley.
Yesterday morning his lfeless body was
picked up at Grottoes, with one hand cut
OIL and his head terribly mashed. Death
must have been instantaneous, but how
tine accident happened no one seems to
Know. The dead man was evidently
round shortly afterwards,a as the te legraph
operator was enabled 70 communicate
with the train crew at Port Republic,
just two and half miles north of where
the accident occurred. 1t is believed by
the railroad men that he lost his balance
and fell from his train while banding an
order to passing freight. The remains
were taken at once TO Shenandoah for in
terment. The family of the deceased,
consisting of wife and six children, re
side at Shenandoah. Captain Beard was
a fine looking and highly esteemed gen.
tleman, was we'll known in this city and
had many frien as here who will regret to
learn of his ntimely death. He had been
connected with the Norfolk and Western
for number of years and had been a
conductor for nine years.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
GAS COOKING STOVES.

We will sell you three burner gas
cooking stove with oven placed in your
house with all needed piping, ready for
use, for rs; terms, 50 cash, balance in
monthly payments of 81.
Gas for cooking purposes is supplied
ut reduced rate, enabling you to cook
with less expense than with coal and
without the disagreeable heat and dust
or the danger from oil or gasoline. No
additional insurance required by the in
surance company when using gas. Call
Mt Room 2C3 Terry Building and examine
sample stoves.
ROANOKE GAS AND WATER COM.
pANY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
Millinery.

Call and select the choice of
a Hat, worth from soc to
81. so, only 25c.
Our stock of Flowers we
will offer at IS per cent. less
than cost. We do not believe
i'll carrying over any Millinery,
and consequently it must be
sold.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
FINED FOR BATHING.

Fourteen boys were before the police
court yesterday morning on the charge of
bathing in Roanoke river within the civ
limits. Thee OF them were fined SIS
each, and they afterwards had 81 of that
amount remitted. Bathing within the
city limits has become SO common and
the boys have become so bold that the
officers concluded to break it up. 1t is
sad that the language and acts of some
of these bathers has become so vile that
ladies and gentlemen cannot enjoy a
walk near the edge of the river, and as
for boat ride that is almost impossible.
Court adjourned after Tom Tucker paid
81. 80 for fighting, and Wesley Robinson
allowed to go free on the charge of steal
ing pistol from Lyles drug store.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
MARsTELLER's NEW BUILDING.

MARSTELLER'S NEW BUILDING.
The new and beautiful building of ].
II. Marsteller near the market is now
about completed. In fact tine contractor,
w. y. Groves, has already turned the
key over to the owner. The main build.
ing is 25X100 feet and two stories high,
marble front and pressed brick, with u
galvanized iron monument grazing the
top, which adds..greatly to the appearance
OF the building. The floor is raised about
four feet from the level of the sidewalk
with marble steps leading to the ELI
trance. The building attached in the
rear is 5G feet long with Al feet of sheds,
making the entire length of this struc-
ture 200 feet, extending all the way from
Campbell to Kirk avenue. 1t is che of
the most SNOWY struo lures in the city
and was erected ut cost of $1,000. The
front room Of the lower floor will be used
as n store room and all finished marble
work, niantels and thing will be shown
here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
MIR. NrFALL RETURNS.

James McFall, chief of the fire depart.
mcnt, returned yesterday from Winches-
ter. where he attended the State File-
mems Association. He reports n SPLEEN
did time and says the Roanoke boys are
enjoying their outing to the fullest ex-
tent. Chief Metals says that on Thurs
day the iiremen's parade was two miles
long.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
BOARD AND LOOPING WANTED

BOARD AND LODGING WANTED.
All persons who will entertain dele
gates attending the..State Democratic con-
vention TO be held on August II, will
please let one of the undersigned know
the number and rate per day and also the
number of their residence. G. B. MOO
NAV, chairman of arrangements COM
mittee, Moomaw building, Jefferson
street. w. i. BRYANT, Secretary,
Courthouse.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
WILL POST ADDRESSES.

WILL POST ADDRESSES.
number Of druggists will when post
ing their notices of Sunday hours also
post their residence addresses and those
OF their clerks for the benefit of the people
who might he compelled to have prescrip-
lions filled during the hours in which the
stores are closed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
CANNOT ISSUE CRIMINAL WAR
RANTS.

Judge John w. Woods, of the hastings
court, recently decided that it was un-
lawful for justice of the peace to issue
criminal warrants, as the exclusive iuris-
diction of such cases is vested in the
police justice. This decision was render
ed in the case of Robert Trice, charged
with carrying concealed weapons. The
case was thrown out of court on account
OF the wal rant on which the case was APP
pealed being drawn by II justice of the
peace.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10

party of about thirty young people
went on picnic excursion to Mill Noun
tain Thursday evening and returned
about / O'Clock after having spent a most
enjoyable time. The picnic was given in
honor of Misses NOEL, of Lynchburg, who
are visiting Miss Deacon on Twelfth ave.
nue. s. W.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10

WE ARE STILL ISSUING OUR new
dwelling house policy. This policy is
only Issued on dwellings and house fur
niture. Take n "Fire alarm" card when
passing our corner. Our rates on surety
bonds are very low.
CHAS. LUNSFORD e SON,
Leaders in Fire Insurance. Commercial
Bank Building (Ground hoor.)
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
ParasOlS.

All-Silk Parasols in white
and black, with or without
ruffles, 81, 1.25, 81. SO and
50.
A few Fancy Parasols we
will offer at half price.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
PROPOSALS FOR ELECTRIC
LIGHTS.

Sealed proposals for lighting the city Of
Norfolk, Va, will be received mt the
office of the city treasurer until 10 NJ.
July 20. 1891 Proposals to be for a
term of three years from September /,
1897, for not less than $50 arc lights of
from 100 to 20O0 candle power and not
less than 300 incandescent lights of 1G
candle power. For further information
apply to Il. T. STEED,
Clerk of Committee on Lights.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
IN NEED OF ASSIaTANCE ~

~ NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
Pleasant Holt, n young married inan,
who resides at 40 Eighth avenue s. W.,
and who is critically with typhoid
fever from which he has been suffering
for the past three weeks, is sadly in need
of assistance. Owing to the dull times
he had been ont of eT ployment for some
time before he was taken sick, and now
his family not only lack the necessaries
OF life, but have not sufficient money to
pay for the medicines which his condition
calls for The case IS one in every respect
worthy of help, and any assistance in
money or provisions left with the chief of
police or mt The Times Office will be thank
fully received and promptly forwarded.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
THESE HOT DAYS.

Why don't you go to Ronavita next to
Roanoke Cycle Company, for n glass of
MS sherbet. Only cost you five cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
MIR. KlALA[EL,S SERVICES.

Services ut the Fourth Avenue Chris
tian Church on Sunday, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Ira w. Kimmel Sun
day-schcol ut $3.50. Preaching Mt II a.
M, sermon, "The Differences Between
the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the
Gifts of the Spirit" Christian Endeavor
ut 7:15. at s o'clock special sermon
on "Some Things the People of Roanoke
Ought to Know" will he preached
Members of Council chief of police, mayor
and Others are invited to be present
facts concerning law breaking will be
stated, with proof.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10

DlASTATIC MALT will tone you ur
during this heated term. 1t aids diges
ton and promotes sleep. 15c hottie
$i.5O dozen. VanLear Bros. Druggists
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
some LOCAL. news
CUBA is NEARLY rREE.

So are my shoes, as the price on them
is so lew that it makes them nearly free.
Shoes for big feet and shoes for little
feet-alI kinds OF shoes in my two stores
Salem avenue and Jefferson street.
BACHRACH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
FEED YOUR STOCK.

We are headquarters for all kinds of
stock feed. We keep on hand full sup
ply of hay, corn, oats, and chop Also
sell wheat. Prompt delivery to any part
of the city. J. A. HOOVER.
2l4 Salem: avenue. Phone 2l4.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
BASEBALL TODAY.

game of ball will be played to-day at
Athletic Park between the Union Stars
and the n. & WIS. Batteries: Stinnett
and Moynahan; Malone and Meade. Ad.
mission 25c, ladies free. The game will
he called at o'clock promptly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10
SOME KIND wnRns

The Salem Times Register has the fol-
lowing concerning the newly elected prin-
cipal of the Commerce street school.
prof. j. Luther Sheppe, formerly prin-
cipal of the Salem graded schools, has
been appointed principal of the Com
merce street school, in Roanoke city.
Professor Sheppe's many Salem friends
Will be glad to have him so near them
again, and Roanoke people will find him
valuable man in that responsible posi-
ton: lie will soon win his way into the
confidence and II affection of the pupils
and PARENTS
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10

TWO GENTLEMEN DESIRE nicely
furnished room, centrally located, Church
street or Campbell avenue preferred.
Call to-day at the ST. LOUIS POR-
TRAIT CO., 1875 1.2 Salem avenue. :;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-10

"Dead Stuck" for bugs. Used by U.
;. government. a liquid insect powder.
Won't stain.