The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-12-22


be sufficient to place them on the 1odg,
minutes, without asking the editor t,
stand the expense of publishing, es
pecially when he may have but 1itt1,
personal interest in the person. w,
also believe the custom of publishing
cards thanking friends for services
performed, in ordinary cases, should
be allowed to die out tit is not expect
ed. The man or woman who aids If
performing the last sad rites at thu
burial of friend places the famil,
under no oblig atoms whatever for ths
part he takes, he is not entitled to ant
does not expect thanks from the living
for a duty or tribute of respect paid t.
one who is dead.
The JOURNAL can always be counted
upon to help any cause of public inter
est, any charitable purpose, and dc
more than its share, but will expec-
pay for notices of affairs where Other
people make money.
Don't wait until you get present
before you buy yours. The L. M. Co.
have some things you want.
Rev. P. B. Williams, a United Breth
rem divine from Salem, Oregon, de1iv-
cred a lecture at Young's hall Tues.
day night in opposition to secret So
cieties. AS there are only IA lodges in
this city the lecture did not seem tc
excite much attention and only six
people listened to it. The man who
lectures against secret societies in
South Bend had better do it IN the day
time as the whole population ''goes to
lodge" in the evenings Wiilapa Har.
Dor Pilot.
HEADQUARTERS for Christmas Sup.
plies. Don't fail to see what we have
in the way of nice things, and compare
our prices. You'll buy at Hunter &
Eaton's.
We hear it many times a day, you
will never see all those ties in Shelton
Did you see them yet, they are choice,
L M Co.
The Shelton Orchestra will give the
New Years Ball at Kueeland's Hall.
Tickets 81.
The local post Office was out of
money orders for about ten DAYS, the
new supply arriving Tuesday night.
The requisition went in nearly month
ago, but owing to the unusual demand
for orders, and delay on part of the
contractors in forwarding the new sup
ply, Postmaster Munson was in peck
OF trouble.
We are showing very sensible line
of Furniture for Xmas presents.
L. M. Co.
Fresh Apple Cider at NJ. G. Kings.
The finest line of working and dress
gloves in town, Saranac and other
leaders, at Needham's
NJ. 6. King keeps every kind OF
fancy candy you may call for.
W. K. Stewart the barber, has receiv-
ed an assortment of spectacles in nick
Ell and gold filled frames, with good
lenses, and will fit you out at surprising
low prices.
Genuine Imported CASTLE Soap, also
a fine line of Toilet Soaps just arrived
at the L. M. Co.
The Angle Cookers are fine 10 cook
something at night, or warm up the
baby's bottle. Have you seen them !
Have you seen the Gloves, Silk Hand.
kerchiefs and Jewelry, useful pres
ents for Xmas at Needham's.
What could look nicer, be more
durable and acceptable Present Tor
the parlor or dining roem than one of
the embossed brass double Angle
lamps. They look neat and are
"sNell'' enough for any house They
are made to do good service for years
aud don't require much attention.
We are showing a grand line of fine
Dress Hats for mems wear. L. M. Co.
We can please you all in the line OF
Santa Claus goods, young and old
Bring the children down to Santa
Claus headquarters at Munson's and
am sure they will be pleased. Nc
trouble to show goods.
Just received, new line of cutlery
at a. Needham's
Secretaries of the different organi
cations III Shelton are requested tt
hand in for publication and .hange Of
cards, their oficers-elect. The JouR-
NAL is. willing to continue publishing
the lodge cards free of charge, but has
no time to keep them up-to-date.
( Our stock of Furniture is complete,
IF you want a Rocker for a Xmas
present, we have it, at Munson's.
Just out, something new, Uncl
Jerry's New England Pancake Flour
Don't fail to try it, at the 4. M. Co.
NOTICE to the members of Lodge No
225 American Yeomen, you are earn
estly requested to attend Homestead
meeting next Tuesday Evening at
O'Clock as there is very important bust
ness that should be attended to.
d. E. STEWART, Cor. Sec.
NJ. G. Kings Candy Kitchen is thu
n1acf. to buv vour Xmas Candies. A