The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-06-03
Local News.

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Jos. Simpsons camp has been laid
up for two days, owing to break to
one of the Walking Dudleys.":
Few logs are being sent down from
Williamson's the last day or so, while
the camp is beiag~,pQyed to new
grounds.
Carsons, Prize and Scott's traveller
from Chicago. was overhauling a doz-
Ell trunks of underwear samples, at
Mcdonald and O'Nelll's yesterday.
It is with considerable pride that
Shelton people view the bigAag 13x25,
which now floats from the big 125 foot
flag pole, watching over our destinies.
The Reservation baseball nine will
be over to play the Shelton Club next
Sunday afternoon, and promise to
make Il more interesting game than
before. -
No danger of droutl1 here, as light
showers have fallen dur ng this week,
while California has been burned up
since the new year. Everything is
looking fine.
The new paper" is incubating slow
1y, but start has been made by the
removal Of the materials comprising
the old Tribune outfit to the room for
merly occupied by the postoffice, where
it has been set up by W. D Morrison,
a graduate of this office.
One day last Month the Peuinsular
Railroad hauled down 157 car loads of
logs, which would scale over 100000
feet. This product was handled by
the two trains during the usual work.
ing hours. The general daily average.
is over 100000. .-.-
T. L. K Munson received "a "Tally7ho"
tandem the other. day, and most of
the local riders are trying it double.
He has --also ordered a Crescent tam
dem for Angus Mcdonald and George
H6sftley. ..
Now is the time to destroy the tent
caterpillar. You may find the strug-
CLING mass on fruit trees, sl1rubbery,
and especially on nettles, but wherever
you see nest, cut is off and burn it,
and this will stop its spread.
About sixty new bicycles have been
brought to Shelton so far this season,
nearly ali of them being 'rescents,
sold by L. K. Nunson. According to
popuil>t exchange, this must be pros
perity, although people must own a
bike even if they don't eat,
1t is estimated that more money will
be dispursed by the logging and rail-
road companies to employees, the Conf
ing Fourth than ever before. The
spring has brought such good weather
that the men have worked steadily,
and has considerable funds coming.
In d recent communication to the
Ledger, Lieut-Comdr Noel of Tacoma,
late Of the U. S. N, says the proper
way to pronounce Admiral Schley's
n Tine is Sly" Wait bit says the
Nooksack Reporter, and the Span
iards will write it-S-l-a-y! Attorney
E. Sigh is distant relative of the
| noted Conmau der
Strawberries are beginning to come
in freely, and are selling at three
and four boxes for a quarter. 1t is
worthy of note that there has been a
/ Gin ,
of the strawberry in the last few years
until now the fruit is large and 1us-
cious and can't be beat. Z
A rare treat is offered to all music
loving people in Shelton, Friday even
ing, June 10, for Prof. Collins has OBJ
tanned the consent of Prot Joy of TIA:
coma and tn Vashon College male
quArtette to give musical program in
the Hall; the net proceeds will be used
IN the purchase of new school bell.
The w. C. T. U. ladies served sup
pr in the Odd Fellows building on
Monday evening after the Menoria.
exercises. They had all the business
ley could handle and cleared about
SIS for the good of the cause, after in
viting the veterans and their ladies t.
ptrtaAe Of their hospitality.
The County Commissioners at Their
session last week made an order can
ceiling the extra five mill tax for roa(
purposes, levied on the property in the
limits of Shelton However, the Coun.
ty Attorney thinks the tax, in thi!
case, cannot legally be rebated, ant
the ounty Treasurer will collect th'
full tax until the question is settled
The Rebekahs enjoyed a pleasant
social session last Friday evening
after the arduous task of introducing
Mrs John Burnett, Mrs. Dave Barrett
and Miss Josie Erickson. The lodg'
was called to ice cream and refresh
ments served in the Odd Fellows sup
per room. The attendance was unus
ually large. and the evening was en-
yed.
School closes today after a min
months term, and the scholars vii
; have three mouths summer vaca
ton. Three scholars tluish the, mint
8 grade course, Miss arrie Robinson
Miss Lizzie Wiley and Miss Enm
McReavy. The following passed tn
eighth grade with the exception of on
or two studies: Mary Currie, Grac