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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-02

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depends upon health Il they are trou-
HE'D with worms, they will be irritable,
cross, teyerish and perhaps seriously
SICK. WH.-E's CREAM YREMIFUGE is a
worm ezYe..er and tonic to make them
healthy ami cheerful Price % cts. at
J. F Jones drug store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-02

II settle The Stomach and Oye- cerre
The Nsasss q Prospective Mother; AXE
Simmons S1psw Vine Wine O. Ta lets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-02

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-12-02
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
GENERAL FUND
Year beginning August 3ls., 1899.
EyTETpTS

Bal .howl statement q III. date $3.50
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
State Funds Apportioned.

County Superintendent, Mrs. Minnie
Decker, has received notice of the ap-
portionment of So, 700 SIS of state funds
to Mason county, and has made the
following distribution of the funds
the several school districts of the
County. District, No. l, Shelton, $3.50.
20; 4, $75.54; 8, $sO.73; IA, s67.7O; II,
53.15; %, $49.52. %, $50. 90; IS, 1915,
and each of the remaining districts IN
the county $47.02. Under the new law
DIST. No. 10, Union City, receives
special appropriation of $2o7.08 to take
up old outstanding warrants. Now
every school district in Mason County
is in good financial condition with
funds on hand to maintain school as
required by law. If there is one thing
the people of Washington will have,
regardless of the cost, wherever there
are two or more families, it is district
schools and the legislatures have al
ways provided very literally for edu-
cation.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Mighty Quick Work.

Captain Samuel Howard had an ex-
perience on Sunday night that greatly
astonished him at the same time in
creased his admiration for the nerve
of the Puget Sound Indian. Captain
Howard resides about mile beyond
the eastern limits of Olympia. On
Sunday evening just before dark he
noticed three Indians, buck and two
squaws, putting up frail tent near
his house and preparing to camp for
the night. At the time the captain
paid little attention to the Indians,
presence. He retired as usual about
10 O'Clock, and at 2 O'Clock in the
morning he was awakened by loud
knocking On his door Inquiry as to
who was there failed to get an answer
he could understand, and he went
down stairs and opened the door.
Standing outside in the rain were the
Indian and the two squaws. Asked
what they wanted at that hour. the
buck said, pointing to the younger
squaw:
"She heap sick; you take us in your
house?" Captain Howard said he had
no place for them, but told them to 90
into the kitchen and he would a fire
for them. Taking them in the captain
built fire and gave them a pair of
blankets which they spread upon the
floor and laid the sick woman upon.
Then the captain started up stairs
to get pillow for the INVALID. He had
hardly reached the room in which
the pillow was located when he heard
an infants CRY below. The truth dawn
ed on him in an instant-the sick
woman had become mother.
Down stairs he went again, pillow in
hand, and his suspicious were verified
as the woman had given birth to girl
baby during his absence, In primitive
style the woman was made as comfor-
table as possible, and the visitors be-
trayed not the slightest excitement
under the circumstances. The buck
finally becoming inquisitive as to the
captains name and finally, after time
suggested that the host name the baby
After thinking awhile the captain Of
tered sobriquet for the new arrival
calling her Adelaide Howard Olympia,
and told the Indian that if that would
suit he might hook on the family lame
at his pleasure. The Indians accepted
the name, and then said it was time
they were going. The invalid arose,
tucked the baby in blanket, babe the
astonished captain good night, AMI all
three walked out into the darkness.
Less than half an hour had been &C.
cupied since they had knocked at the
door and asked admittance.
''Wel1 that's mighty quick work.
said the surprised capt ain as he went
back to bed. The Indians evidently
broke camp Immediately after leaving
the house, as not trace OF them was
to be seen early in the morning.
Olym plan.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Medal Contest

There will be Silver Medal Contest
under the auspices of the w. C. T. U.
in Kneeland's Hall next Tuesday even
ing, September 5th, beginning at s
o'clock. Miss Mary L. Page, of O1ym-
pia is training the class which consists
of Misses Sylvia and Cora King, Ada
and Eva Myers, Mary Getty and
Winnie Sheane. The Rotations will
be interspersed with good music and
altogether it will be very interesting
program.
Reserved seats Is cents, admission
10 cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Around the County.
Hoop CANAL. Aup ooh 1900

HOOD CANAL, Aug. 10th, 1899.
X. e. Knowles and wife have moved
from Clifton to Seattle. They will bs
greatly missed.
NJ. Nicholson recently returned te
Clifton from Klondike.
William Watson will close his school
at Oak Patch next Friday and bepiu
the following Monday at Clifton. in
the lower district. He is we'll liked
there.
Hon. Edwin Eells of Tacoma came
TO the reservation last Friday, the
scene of his former 1abors. He leaves
with his wife and son for Hadlock. to-
night where he has brotherln-law.
Ills daughter, Miss Ida, who taught
school at one time on the canal has en-
gagged to teach in the college of the
City OF Tacoma, Rev. A. p. Powelson.
president. His two daughters, Misses
Grace and Gertie, left recently to at.
tend Mills College in California. it
being their second year there.
Died. on the reservation, Aug. Goth,
Mrs. Abbie Purdy, aged about 70.
She leaves two children, both married.
Mrs. Sarah CURLY and Lewis Purdy.
Miss Annie Johnson, formerly of the
Canal, came from Seattle to Hoodsport
last Saturday for weeks visit.
Mrs. Clemens and three children.
Mrs. Matson aud children and Miss
Norby, all of Port Townsend have
been visiting their parents, at Hoods
port for the past six weeks, They ex-
pect to return home this week.
A sister of J. E. Youngblood, and
her husband, Joseph H. Dunn, arrived
last Saturday from Illinois.
Hon. G. B. Gunderson has engaged
to teach the school at Hoodsport to be-
gin probably in about two weeks
The people of that place think them
selves very fortunate in having secur-
ed him.
Miss Lillian Fairbanks of Seattle
came to the reservation last Thursday
for visit of a few days. She is
stenographer in the Itaaee House. Mr..
Eell's mother was Fairbanks and
they are distantly related.
Mrs. Mary Tempe of Tacoma has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. c. P.
Nutter at Union City.
Albert Hale and family of Riverside
expect to leave tomorrow for Fair
hayen, where they will make their
home for time.
The Indians are quite generally
planning to go hop picking soon, some
to the Puyallup region. some to White
river and some to Chehalis. At dol
lar box they feel that it will pay
them, and cash is very welcome to
them. more SO than being paid in
trade.
Clarence Fisk has engaged to teach
three months school at Tahooya, to
begin next Monday.
A. w. Fredson has begun harvesting
his oats on the Webb ranch.
The steamer Pilgrim has taken the
mail contract between Union City and
Seattle from the Dode and is to begin
carrying it next Saturday. The Dode
will draw off the route.
Mrs. w. o. Daily and family expect
to move to Seattle this week, so that
the children can attend school. S.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Planting Oysters in Mason County

The Puget Sound Oyster Company,
a new concern, which has recently Sc
cured large tracts of tide lands on
Hood Canal, aggregating 1900 acres,
has begun planting the suitable spots
in Tahooya, Annas Bay. Hoodsport,
Carman's Spit, and at the Narrows, on
the Upper end of the Canal, in native
and Eastern oysters. The company is
said to have purchased all the land
suitable for this purpose which has
not already been reserved by the state.
Five tons of oysters were planted at
Tahooya. J. w. Alexander has been
at Union City for some time past in
charge of the work, for the Scottish
American Investment company, which
is behind the enterprise.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
FRANK G. DEcKEBAcH, Register
UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcE.l

olympia, Wash, July %, $685.
Not1ce.is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions OF the act of Congress of June 8,
1878 entitled ''An act for the sale of timber lands
III the States OF Cali fornia, Oregon, Nevada and
washington Territory as extended to ali the
Public Land States by act of Augusta 4. 1892,
RICHARD l.. DOWNEY,
OF Ballard county of King, State of WASH has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No 523, for the purchase of the Ell of Ne14, Ne14
OF sea and SwI of Nel4 of Section No9 in
Township No "a n, Range No 8 W. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Olympia. wash, on Friday the
18th day of September, 1899.
He names as witnesses c. c. Gilbert of
Brinnon, +. II. Osgood, Albert Schaneman, both
OF seattle, Albert Schouaer, OF Brinnon, Wash.
above -described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 29th day of
September, 1899.
FRANK G. DECKEBAcH, Register.
LIST pub Aug 4, '99.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Journal Bargain Column.

In this column will be found bar
gains in real estate or other property
and persons desirious of selling any
thing, will do we'll to list the same
with the JOURNAL.
For SALE.-Lots and 8, Block &C."
First addition, the ''Sheedy" property,
a good home is offered for sale. Apply
at this office.
Lots & 2, Block 4, 3rd addition, for
$50. This office. Also strip Of land
under hill at North 5th street is TO
sale cheap.
Who wants Lots and 8, in the block
South and facing the Masonic Hall,
Gotta street near First? They are good
building lots,-what is your offer?
JOURNAL agency.
For SALE William Dob1e farm of
12O acres in Shelton Valley, Good
house, ten acres IN cultivation, or
chard in bearing, cuts about eight tons
hay. Third is first class land, rest
timbered, granite ledge etc. Price
$1,000
For SALE Or TRADE for cattle, four
head of horses, also one single buggy
and horses. Here is chance for some
one Call on James Neil at the Com
pany farm.
Talk with Barger for Guns or Victor
Bicycles. Repairing all makes spec
1a1ty.
A good Joke is told of United States
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia.
He was to be dined at Walla Wa1la.
The host of the occasion, with Western
frankness, ask hun. ''What are your
favorite dishes?" He replied, 81 have
never yet seen the day when couldn't
eat a good baked potato and piece of
fat aud tender roast mutton" The
Wal1a Walian was equal to the occa-
sion. After the speech a dinner with
plates for nine guests was served. At
the right moment huge platter was
borne IN with baked Irish potatoes, ag
gregating 62H pounds in weight. The
The biggest one, weighing II pounds,
was placed before the Senator. Ask
ing what that was, he was told. "A
potato.'' ssBut certainly not fit to eat!"
It was opened and poured out before
him, sack full. white, mealy, delicious.
he had to confess that as last he had
"seen a day when he couldn't eat a
baked potatoe. Springfield Republic
can.
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LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.


Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has lied 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 September 30th,
1899, viz:
CHRISTIAN FRITZ PFUNDT.
of Dewatto, Wash. HID. E. No. 592 for the Lots
2, 8, and 4, Sec, Is and Lot Section q, Twp %,
MRS West w NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of said land, viz: Philip H. Cassidy, Alexand-
er Mitchell and James Murray of Dewatto,
Wash. aud Fred. Wyatt of Holly, Wash.
Also at same time and place, viz:
PHILIP H. CASSIDY,
of Dewatto, Wash. Hd E. No 1913 for the Lots
1 and 2 and SEl4 of NEI4 and NE14 of SEL Sec.
Ii Tp. % N. r 3W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Christian Fritz Pfundt, Alex
ander Mitchell and James Murray, OF DeWatto,
Wash. and Fred. Wyatt, OF Holly, Wash.
FRANK G. DECKEBAcH, Register
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Timber Land Notices for Publication
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

OlyInpld, WdSD, july Is, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions Of the act of Congress of June 8,
1873. entitled 'An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California Oregon, Nevada, and
washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August A, 1892
ALBERT SCHANEMAN,
OF Seattle, county of King, STATE of Wash, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No 524, for the purchase Of the NJ of Nwl4
Sw14 of Nw14, aud Nw14 of Nel4 of Section No
10 III Township No "a N, Range No W, and
will offer proof TO show that the land sought is
moro valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver of
this Office at Olympia wash, on Friday the
29th day of September, 1879.
non, L. III. Osgood, of Seattle Richard L.
Downey, of Ballard, Albert Schouher of Brin-
non, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
CLAIMS in this Office on or before said 29th day
OF September, 1899.
FRANK G. DECKEBACH, Register
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
HoN,s This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
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
for the last Is years, and believe him persectly
honorable in all business transactions and fin
ancially able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST TRUAx wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARy1N, Wholesale Drug.
gists. Toledo, O,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous SURFACES Of
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold By al
druoyists Testimonials free -
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01

Have you been to see the new goods
at the L. M. Co.
We can give you the names of 200
satisfied Crescent riders at Munson's.
BIDS FOR BRAcING 1, O. o. F. BUILD
ING.-Bids are asked for the bracing
of this front of the Odd Fellows build
ing, in a substantial manner, each
bidder to submit plans and estimates
of the cost of the work, the Lodge re-
serving the right to reject any plan
which may not appear satisfactory:
Bids to be handed in by Wednesday
evening, Sept 18th.
GRANT c. ANGLE, Treas.
A few bargains left in secondhand
wheels at Munson's.
Tickets for the "Manila and Philip
pine War;" will be placed on sale at
Munson's Saturday morning. Every
patriotic citizen should hear direct
from the Philippine war in the lecture
of Chaplain Chas. A Owens, Saturday
night, Sept. 9th. A feature of the
lecture is bright Filipino boy whom
Chaplain Owens brought to this coun-
try to educate.
Our fine dresses are in, suit engths
at the L. M.
W. F. Dillon, chief clerk of. the last
house of representatives., was in town
Tuesday, talking soda to the merch-
ants. He has covered the state and
believes SPECIAL session of the 1egis-
lature will be called to correct the law
relating to election of superior Judges
BAND MEN ATTENTION. meeting
will be held at Wiley & Woods store
on Saturday, September 2nd,i at s
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of fe-or.
ganizing the Shelton Band, and it is
hoped that all old players and Others
interested in having band in Shell
ton, will come and help out.
H. N. DUNBAR,
MEMBERS OF THE G. A. R., ATTEN
TIoN:-Complinentary tickets have
been placed at your disposal for the
lecture on Manila and the Philippine
War, with F. M. Grout, at the L. M
Co. store.
Inconsistencies OF A. O. u. w
Shelton Lodge, No. 81, are requested
to attend the meeting next Monday
evening, as business of Importance
will be transacted.
The ''2Oth Century," Acetyline Ga:
Light, the cheapest and best light il
use for bicyclists. See them a
Barger's.
| A great many of the schools ovel
the county will begin their fall terms
this month.
| The bulk of our new New Fa1
Mer chandise has arrived. L. nj. Co.
WANTED.-Competent girl to d.
general housework. Apply to
MRS. JOHN LARocK, Shelton, Wash
Guns for sale or rent at Munson's.
New lot Of Born Steel Ranges, thu
best on earth, at Hunter 8 cations
Call and see them.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH.

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 VIII be MADE before Grant G.
day, September Doth, 1899, viz:
MARY RULE, widow of James W. Rule, decd,
of HoodspOrt, Wn. HID. E. No. 6s1 for the Nel4
Ne1I, Sec. IL, TIP. %. N. r. w. w. NJ
She namesIthe followingIwitnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz. Thomas Rule, Nels Christian
son, Ben johnson, all of HOodsport, Wash, F.
Hanson, of Lake Cushman.
FRANK G. DEcKEBAcH, Register
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LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH. !

Aug. Is, 1899. !
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 G,
Angle, U. S. Comr, at Shelton, Wash. on Fri
day October 9th. 1899. viz:
THOMAS JACKSON.
of Arcadia, WASH, Hd Entry No. 1341 for the
Nw14 of Sw14 & Sw14 of NwZ Sec. 2 TIP. 90 n R 2
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Preston Lott, lillian Morris.
Raymond Haskell and Albert Mckay, all of
Arcadia, Wash.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA WASH. /,
Jyly 18th 1900

July 13th 1899.
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
Angle, U. S. Comr. at Shelton, Wash. on Fri.
day August 18th, 1899, viz:
JOHN CHRISTENSEN,
Sec 10 TIP Il MRS W. -'S>e4'
He names the following witnesses to prove
lis continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF SAID land. viz; I. E. Hughes, Samuel Schu-
macher, Ferdinand Schumacher all OF Shelton
Wash, Harry Emonds of Amelia. Wash.
FRANK q. DEcKEBAcH, Register.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Methodist Services,

Class meeting, 1915 A. M, C. W.
Fisk, leader.
Sunday School, 12:15 P. M, A. J.
Putnam, Supt.
Epworth League us p. m.
Morning sermon, II A. M. subject
''Tithing" Service conducted by Miss
Clara L. Ansorge.
Evening sermon. M. subject
Union Service in the Baptist Church
Address by Miss Mary L. Page, Pres
Washington w. c, T. U.
BAPTIST SERVICES.
Preaching Sunday, August 81, at II
a. m. and 8 p. m. Morning subject
"Peter Restored"
Men especially invited. Everybody
welcome
S. A.. ABBOTT, pastor.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
A Historical Relic.


ton the first seal of the territory of
Washington was found in a pile OF
rubbish IN this city on Thursday.
Oscar Wood, while going over a pile
of rubbish at his home, came across
the historical and interesting relic.
About two years ago Mr.. Wood motto
ed it and inquired of his father, Rich
ard Wood, the well known pioneer,
what it was. The son was told that
the object he had found was Washing
ton territory's first seal. 1t was then
put aside. but again became lost un-
til Thursday last. 1t is now put away
in safe spot until finally placed in a
proper place of preservation.
The'seal is decidedlyu unique and
prinative looking affair. AT first
sight>it has more the appearance of a
punch used in boiler shop than the
instrument used to attest territorial
documents of state. 1t rests on cast
iron base 1Sx12 inches in extent and is
about an inch thick. The die is rust
ed off, as is the base on which the die
formerly came down. The instru-
inent was operated by an iron handle
over four feet long, at the bottom of
which is half-eccentric to press down
the die. The seal when in use evil
IDENTIFY was made to rest on the end of
table and both hands were necessary
to cause it to make an impression.
The weight at present, minus the die
and base, is oyer fifty pounds.
Richard Wood says he remembers
very well when it was made and by
whom. Governor Stevens in 1854
ordered its construction, and John
Clarke, the well known pioneer, faith
er of Billy Clark, long since dead,
turned it out in his blacksmith shop in
this city. After it became worn out
Randall Hewitt, an old-time printer,
had it in his possession for some time
and about twenty years ago gave it to
Mr.. Wood. He had about forgotten
its existence when his son dug it out
of the rubbish pile on Thursday. Mr..
Wood also has somewhere about his
home the ma1let used by the presld-
ing officer OF the first territorial legis-
lative assembly, when it met over
what was for several years the Gold
Bar restaurant on lower Main street
The old seal and the mallet should be
placed somewhere to be properly pre-
served, as considerable history clings
to both.-Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-01
Several new pianos in town.

=
This year more building, painting and
papering has been done in Shelton than
for several years past, and evidence of bet
ter times among the people
Thos. Hinton, one of the Second Oregon
troops who recently returned from Manila,
is visiting his sisters. Mrs. Bert. Sheldon
and Miss Lulu Hinton. He served all
through the campaign, and escaped with
one slight wound. touch of fever, and
other minor ills incident to the climate OF
the Philippines. He experienced some
pretty lively brushes with the insurgents,
and like most of the volunteers. is glad to
get home with whole skin.
This week had bright day or two and
gave promise of better weather. but the
month goes on record as the most unusual
August in the memory of the oldest inhab.
liant Thomas Webb, who was over from
Riverside Wednesday. says that only twice
in his recollection has August been such q
rainy month 1t is still rather uncertain
weather for the grain harvest, but mos,
people think there are several weeks Ct
hot weather due US yet this season.
Commissioner Latham has awarded the
contracts for building the road down the
hill at Upper Skokomish. Messrs Emmot'
and Foster have the lower end and Messr:
,,or and Er,~fae fha I,r,r,ar cccf;on Tbs
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Notices for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH,

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WAsH.l
July 9th, 1899.
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 G.
Angle U. S. Comr. at shelton, Wash, on Satur-
day, September End, 1899, viz:
CHRISTOPHER p. GRINDROD,
OF Arcadia, Wash, Hd E. No. 551 for the Lot 8,
Sec. 20, TIP 20, N. X. West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Leo. Anderson Shelton; f. w.
Edgbert, William Malpass, Henry J. Wilson. all
of Arcadia, Wash.
f. e. DECKEBACH Register