The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-09-29
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Ladies

S.. so Ladies
So. so NEEDHAMs Shoe.
A number of the business men appeared
before the council last Friday to ask for
action against the peddler nuisance, and
the council has arranged to prosecute the
next offender, and test the ordinance In
most instances it is short-sighted policy
on the part of those who patronize peddlers
or canvassers, and if they do save few
nickels occasionally they are taking that
much away from local circulation Some
business men are at fault as well as people
of other classes, for sending away from
Shelton for articles that if they are not
kept here, could be secured by dealers in
those lines The prosperity of most peo-
pie in Shelton depends upon the general
welfare of the community, in other
words they are living off of others, and
their prosperity depends on the prosperity
of others. If everybody sent to Tacoma
for the goods, they would soon find it nee
essary to go there to get job and live.
Let the ordinance be tested and fought to
a finish
The other day we sampled some Bartlett
pears, which had about as much taste as a
piece of wood, and we think there is no
reason for it. The Bartlett is a fine fruit
and when properly handled should be lus-
cious and richly favored The trouble
evidently is in the picking of the fruit
Pears should never be allowed to ripen on
the trees, but should be picked as soon as
the fruit will drop into the hand when
turned upward from its pendant position.
At this time they will be hard and green.
If you wish them to ripen quickly place
them in light room or cellar where the
temperature is cool and even The fruit
can be delayed. one or two weeks by keep
ing in dark cellar, and you will find the
flavor improved as well. At any rate
never let your pears ripen on the tree or
hang after they are full grown. If the
hangs full it is better to pick part of the
fruit little early and the remainder will
show better size.
Several business changes have BEEN
made during the past week. H. J. Wehnes
buys back the barber shop and trade he
sold to VIM. Smith about year ago, and
takes charge next Monday. Sherley Nc
! Claim has sold his candy and fruit stand to
H. Mccormick, and Mr.. Stovall has
bought out the restaurant business Of Miss
Annie Keelty. The latter will shortly
move to Seattle, and do fancy embroider-
| ing work, and Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Keelty
will go there to live.
i A note from C. D. Poole, Tacoma, states
that he leaves the ST. Paul & Tacoma Mill
store on the first of the month to take the
4 road for Wyman Partridge & Co. of Min
neapolis, andswill be in Shelton in. about
six weeks with the best sample line of gen
eral dry goods shown in the west
Il September has been month of splendid
weather, quite contrast to August, and a
reversal of the usual fall season. The
past two weeks have been quite warm and
sunny, although touch of light frost has
been noticed on one or two mornings.
i The next term of Superior Court comes
on October 18TH
See the fine babies shoe at the L. M
When you go East take the Canadian
Pacific. Fastest tine-best acconmo-
dations. J. F. RILEY, Agent,
Shelton, Wash.
WANTED. Good girl for general
housework MRS. M. X. THOMPSON
near Court House Shelton.
Is it possible that some of your chill
dren want Shoes See the L. M. Co..
stock and you will change your mind.
Blu, your Fur Collarette at the L.
M. Co.
Il The Marshal has crew Of mcn al
WORK constructing a wing dam at the
Potts'place, where two were built last
year to contrsI the high water.
Amt the Black Silk Crepons at the
Z. M. just lovely, think, only one pat
tern alike.
IT there is shoe of better style
EQUALITY, fit or value than Our Speciality
Ladies Shoe for s.. so, we don't know
it. Have you seen them, at
NEEDHAM's.
q Wiley & Wood have dwelling house
near steamer landing. which they will
repair andrent low, to desirable tenant
/. See our line of heaters stoves aud
Ranges. Donald & O'Neill's.
LADIES Don't miss seeing that fine
line of Fall Walking Hats just II
which are nicely displayed in our wal
81 case. The prices are right, too, al
Needhams.
! A few hats lett over from last sea
/ son, good for school wear. will be sold
/ # cost at Mrs. Eaton,s.
's2Oth Century, Acetylipc light, A
Bsrger's.