The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-08
Local Notes.
Dead thugs sometimes crawl.

near bdIIOn'S nave gone out.
A SON was born to the wife of John
Moore, at Kamilche, on Nov. 18th.
And still It rains, but most people
are thankful that it doesn't snow.
All the Editors family but himself
are enjoying tsic.) the mumps this
week.
A. w. Fredson is building a new
barn on his Fifth and Alder street pro-
perty.
Most people are thankful that there
will be no more elections tor the next
six months.
The Elma Chronicle says that Geo.
Woodford's fye children are down
with the measles.
Thanksgiving has passed leaving
with us all pleasant memories and in
good frame of mind for Christmas,
soon to come.
Fairbairn & Setter have dissolved
partnership, and the former continues
the business at the old stand, with the
assistance of Martin Koopman as
right-hand man.
Sheriff Vogtlin has an insane person
in custody awaiting the ARRIVAL of
Judge Hodgdon,--a logger from one of
the camps in this vicinity.
Win. Taylor lost several head of his
stock this week, and became anxious
over the rest. 1t is thought they had
become poisoned by eating wild pars-
nip, but the rest are doing we'll.
A note from H. W. Martin, who with
Mrs. Martin and children is now visit
ing relatives in Downey, Cali. asks for
the JOURNAL. and states that it is a
fine country in winter, with plenty of
sunshine and not much rain. Lets all
migrate.
The editor agrees with Mr.. Knee
land in just one thing, and that is
that there should be number of street
lights placed in the dark places about
town during the winter,-and we rec
ommend The Angle Lamps.
The Ladies of the Order of Eastern
Star will g1ye their annual holiday
entertainment, ball and supper on
Christmas evening, and the committees
are already hard at work on the ar
engagements. The affair this year
promises to be even better than ever.
The Red Men are making elaborate
preparations for their public service
concentrating the Tooth anniversary
of the death of George Washington to
be held at Knee1and's Hall, Thursday
evening, Dec. 14th, The public is in
vited.
The Shelton Oysters, as those are
known which are produced on Big
Skookum Bay, are fast taking the lead
in all markets, being considered the
best oysters. About $50 sacks a week
are being shipped and the price receiv-
ed by most shippers is 1925 per sack.
A. w. Shelly lost nearly SIS in cash
one night last week, the money being
stolen by some one who secured en-
trance to the drug store through back
door, and knew where to put his hands
on it. No clue to the thief, but there
are several characters in town who
might bear watching.
1t is expected that the new Northern
Light will be ready for business in a
few days. when it will relieve the City
of Shelton, which badly needs clean
ing. The new boiler has been con-
nected, and the work of rcmodehng
the upper works is about finished.
The new steamer will be all right, and
with the Shelton, should give us a
good service hereafter.
1t is reported that Messrs Holman &
Hopper of the "Antlers, Lake Cush-
man, have dissolved, and the former
will continue the popular resort. while
Mr.. Hopper returns to his Eastern
home. The work of improving the
buildings and grounds continues and
the patronage next season will be al
that can be handled. no doubt.
Horseless vehicles are getting to b<
all the go in the East. Next year WI
may except to see something like TIL.
in the newspapers: About 10 o'clocl
this morning horseless wagon loaded
with cowless milk co1lided with brain
less rider on chainless wheel. TIL,
luckless wheelman was badly injured
and homeless; he taken in horseles
cab to the home for the friendless.-
Ellensburg Localizer.
William Walter this week sold t,
Anthony A. Nelson, 40-acre tract o
land two miles down the bay. the con
sideration being $1,000. Mr.. Nelson
newcomer and is at present living
at the Point with his family until
house can be built on his land. II
: has one Of the best pieces of land O.
the bay, and will clear it up and max
it his home, adding another good cit
zen to our population.
The Methodist Sabbath School ez
poets to celebrate the birth of III
' Savior with appropriate exercises. an
E the usual tree loaded with gifts for al
S on Monday evening, Christmas night
S Dec. 18th. A strong effort is bein
{ made to do away with the custom q
/. soliciting funds to defray Christina
|. expenses, the present plan being I