Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-01-13

CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
The new County Commissioners meet
Monday.
Judge Linn is holding a jury term
of court at Shelton. this week.
Lindley Moore left Monday for
visi. OF recreation in California.
Jameson's logging camp at Mud Bay
is preparing to resume operations.
Mrs. John A. kea is enjoying a visit
from Miss Louise Gould OF Seattle.
E. r. Mcdonald, the Kamilchie
merchant, was in the city this week.
A little son has made his appearance
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Philbrook.
schooley Moore left Tuesday for the
southern part Of the State on timber
cruising trip.
The cost of Legislative employees
will aggregate $3.50 per day, or SIS, QUO
for the session.
VIM. H. Mitchell has been elected
Chairman Of the new Board of County
Commissioners.
Fresh eggs now sell at 30 cents per
dozen and butter commands from so
to GO cents per roll.
Capt. John Elsmore, OF Seattle, was
up on visit to his sister, Mrs. J. H.
Scott, few days ago.
Mrs. Emma Taylor has returned
from visit to her daughter, Mrs. B.
r. Bush at South Bend.
Frank Mossman lately sold his
property at Aberdeen to Charles Nor.
gan, of that place, for $500.
Mrs. G. B. Gunderson, OF Shelton,
has been visiting the past few days
with Mrs. Frank Reisenweber.
The best way to reach the people of
Thurston county is through the sd
vertising columns OF this paper.
Clarence Brown came over from
Portland this week on . visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Brown.
w. B. Mead, father OF Governor
elect Mead, came up from Bellingham
this week to witness his sons inaugu.
ration.
Among the first bills introduced in
the Legislature, was one appropriating
$4,000 for their own and dependants'
salaries.
Mrs. Hiram E. Hadley gave a re-
ception in honor Of Mrs. Albert z.
Mead yesterday afternoon, from 2 to
o'clock.
D. 8. B. Henry and his son John d.
Henry, surveyors. have opened an of.
fee on the fourth floor of McKenny
building.
DR.. w. L. Bridgford was selected for
County Physician ct . salary OF $50
per month. This was about the last
official act of the old county board.
Richard Brasey, OF Tacoma, and
Mics Gertrude Urquhart, Of this city,
were united 10 marriage ct tho Pres
byterian manse, Monday afternoon.
The steamer Dix has entered upon
regular run between this city and
Tacoma, making one trip daily, arriv-
ing here ct II A. M. and leaving at 4
Pm.
Hugh Ross has declined to qualify
- Wreckmaster Of Thurston county.
This is to be regretted, a. Mr.. Ross
would adorn that or any other posi-
ton.
The. State Dairymen's Convention
will be held in this city on the 10th,
10th and 2lst inst. All farmers and
persons interested should attend these
meetings.
The new Board Of County Com
missioners met Monday, and about
their first act was To elect A. A. Palms
tosucceed Delano Myers as janitor of
the county building. =
The weather the past week has been
clear and cool with frosty nights, and
rozen water pipes where exposed to
the outdoor temperature. Plumbers
have been in demand. -.
Kenneth Mckenzie, maohinist on
the U. 8. 8. Wyoming. has returned 10
Bremerton 70 assume his duties, after
visit to his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Mckenzie, Of Mud Bay.
The American Steel 4 Wire Co.
yesterday began suit agsiust O. e.
Btickler for tho sum Of $7l.57, An I'M
paid balance alleged to be due them
for steel cables sold TO Mr.. Stickler.
Thomas Blauvelt, the well.known
brick mason, and Miss Nina Curtin,
we're married in this city Saturday.
They have gone on trip to Mexico,
and will be absent about two months.
- cheese factory has been promised
our CITY II farmers viii Euarautee the
milk farm. 500 cows. J. A. Smith. of
Gull Harbor has charge OF negotia.
vestigations.
The Olympia Light & Power Co.
announce A-hour service during the
next 60 days. An additional charge
rom A. M. to 3 Pm, and oil Who de.
..Ie II should. promptly arrange for
sefms a. the companys Office.
The new Board Of County Commits.
sioners Monday denied the application
OF George Mitchell for license to sell
liquor at Gate City. but G. w. Court
right, OF Yelm, was more fortunate
and was granted liquor license.
Horatio Alling and Roy McReynolds
nave purchased the realty business Of
Henry Drum and will retain the same
once rooms in McKenny block. There
700 Mr.. Alling will have his Office A
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