The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-07-01

A. L. MCDONALD, Secy,
Flags and Fire works at Hunter 8
| Eaton's
While out to Doc J. M. Elson's last
Saturday we were shown the new Lo
gan berry, cross between the black
berry and raspberry, and as large as
ones thumb. Y This splendid fruit orig
mated in Oregon, and Mr.. Elson is
propagating some plants from his
original root. He also has an excel
lent variety of Strawberries, which
are now in their prime, when most
sorts are entirely out of market. Mr.
Elson Says that he sent some roots OF
the salmon berry, wild fruit similar
to the raspberry, so comm on in our
creek bottoms, to California, where
that fruit has been propagated and is
having big run.
Fresh teas and coffees at Hunter &
Eaton.s.
E. B. Benn and party, who have
been prospecting in the Olympics,
after travelling nearly 100 miles into
the heart of the mountains in search
Of indications of precious metals, re-
turned the beginning of this week in
good health and with f1attering pros
poets of having found something good.
They brought out several fine samples
of rock, which bear indications of de-
veloping rich in metal. The samples
show native copper of rich character,
with indications of gold which, on
analysis, may prove a bonanza
Aberdeen Bulletin.
Whale Oil Soap at Dunbar's Drug
Store .
Mrs. Maude L. Greene of Colorado,
National Chalk Ta1ker and organizer
of the w. c. T. U. and Hattie Lee
Henderson of Texas, will visit Shelton
on the 3rd and 4th days of July.
Mrs. Green's gift with the crayon is
exceptional and never fails to delight
her audiences. She was at the State
convention last week and all were de-
lighted with her skill. She illustrates
with the crayon faces, expressions,
and scenes, rapidly as she talks, using
either hand or both for drawing.
New Flowers and Laces for retrim-
ming Hats at Mrs. Eatons.
The Canada, or Scotch thistle, still
continues to spread IN localities where
nothing has been done to check it, and
it is doing a great deal Of damage. In
North and South Dakota IN the year
1892 the loss of crop was estimated at
two million dollars. The thistle is
just getting foothold in Wa shington
and the state law requiring them to be
cut down and destroyed, should be en-
forced.
Are you needing anything? You
will find it at the L. M Co. store.
The JOURNAL this week reprints an
article which recently appeared in the
Northwest Magazine, St. Paul, which
gives an interesting account of an au-
tumn visit to Lake Cushman. The
several illustrations will give faint
idea of the scenic beauties which
abound in that vicinity.
Fresh fruits, vegetables and Fruit
Jars at Hunter and Eaton's.
Watson Rodenberger has a good
crop of cherries and small fruits this
season, and his Gravenstein apple trees
and plums have been thin ned several
times and still hang too heavy. Mr..
Kodenberger' orchard and garden are
in fine condition, and he has a splen.
did farm home.
For SALE.--PIace of $50 acres on
Hartstein Island, forty acres partly
improved, ten under cultivation, build
ings, etc. for $500. Apply at this Of
fee
The Tacoma Mill started, up We'd
nesday after being shut down nine
days undergoing re pairs to machinery
and general overhs uling, and is now
in good condition FOR the next six
months run
For Mems, Boys OF Chi1dren's ready
made clothing, go to the L. M. Co.
The JOURNAL force thanks Mrs.
Grey trax for feast of her Royal Ann
cherries.