The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20
shelton. Friday, January 10th 1879
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Fredson spent a
dav in the Capital city this week.
Fdear Fredson went to Seattle yes
terday morning. for few days stay
Vim. Wyatt went up to Olympia yes
terday to see what the legislators are
doing.
Mrs Marcia Bateman is in Seattle
this week having a child treated Tor
eye troubles.
Mrs AL. J Munson left for Bucoda
Tuesday morning, called by the illness
of her mother
Mrs. Fred Tew is quite sick at Olyn1-
MA and the Shelton's pilot spends
most of his time there.
LII. Hunter is in Tacoma, arrang-
ing to dispose of some OF the product
of the firms oyster beds down the bay.
Sam Wyatt is helping with the IN
ventory at Mcdonald & O'Neill's, Mr..
Al. Putnam having gone to Everett
to visit his family.
\ wedding is reported for February
18th and the first letter of the pros
pective groom's name is J, Bert, so
they say. Another is due Feb. LIST.
L. J. Morrison, AL. Munson, DR..
Well. L. *. Munson and the Editor
were passengers for Olympia last
Friday spending some time sizing up
the situation.
letter from Will Sargison states
that they arrived safely at Ocosta and
got settled before the storm began.
He says there was plenty of rain and
wind and that a number of lumber
laden vessels ave in Grays Harbor
waiting to go to sea.
The Revival meetings at the Metho-
dist church continue with increasing
interest. Rev. O. w. Mintzer of
Olympia is to assist in the seviCes all
next week. New books and ringing
music are special features.
James Armstrong left Monday morn
ing, with his eldest son, Charles, for
Victoria, where he will consult DIR.
Davie. the specialist. Charlie has
been in failing health for several
mouths past, and something must soon
be done for his relief.
Sheriff Vogtlin has moved into the
County building, and Eli. B Robinson,
who will do Office work for Assessor
Specie, will shortly move into the
Nogtlin residence, having rented his
farm in the Shelton Valley to John
Wyatt.
The young friends of Miss Joycie
Shelton met at her home in pleasant
surprise party Wednesday evening
music, games aud a general good time
was enjoyed by those present ard re-
treshment was also served during the
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shorter went
10 Seattle last Friday, where the lat
ter is to have an operotion performed
Tor relief from a tumor. Mrs. Shor-
ter has been in poor health for several
mouths past, and was quite weak, so
Or. Wells accompanied them to Seat
tie Mr.. Shorter returned Saturday
evening, and his wife is resting up in
the General Hospital. in preparation
Tor the operation.
YRS l.. N. Greytrax, who has been
suffering from cancer Of the breast,
lett Wednesday morning to enter the
Seattle Hospital for treatment, or an
operation for its removal, if advisable.
lne sympathy of the community goes
With the sufferer, as she has had much
more than her share of the troubles of
this world, without being so seriously
dInicted herself. Mrs. ST. Tuilis ac-
Compauied her to Seattle.
l. " Wheeler who is visiting the
various camps of the Woodmen Of the
world spent Monday evening witt,
'eaar Camp, No. $50, of Shelton, and
addressed number of visitors on fra
tFnal insurance in general and the
"oodmen in particular. Mr.. Wheeler
thoroughly posted on his subject,
anu shortly convinced all but one of
eaose present that they should become
"oodmen. 1t is to be regretted that
'He inclement weather prevented more
people from attending. The Wood
men order has several equality features
which other beneficiary orders do not
possess, such as the graded assessment,
e''ain prohibited occupations of extra
as[ard and with it's reserve fund,
,na aSes practically perfect fraternal
nis s..fance order, which only needs ex.
uWaaining to attract Attentions. Mr..
Tr;neeier is editor of the .Waitsburg
mes; mes when at home, bat he is the
ap sn' man to talk beneficiary insur-