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5 stories matching lead

  1. The Town Council's Bridge Feud

    A bitter public dispute erupts over a $500 council appropriation for a bridge project on Shelton’s First Street.

    Jun 28, 1889The Mason County JournalFirst Street, Shelton, Mason CountyCity Hall

  2. An Electrifying Encounter at the Drug Store

    A Seattlite's bonnet catches fire, leading to a rather unconventional rescue by an observant clerk.

    Jul 12, 1889The Mason County JournalSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. A Runaway Team at the Satsop Line

    Escaping steam from a locomotive sends a team of horses bolting, leading to a nasty accident for a local driver.

    Sep 20, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason County

  4. The Great Shelton General Store Heist

    Nine hundred dollars in goods vanishes overnight from a new store, leaving local law enforcement with no leads.

    Oct 4, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyTrue Crime

  5. The True Cost of a Found Five-Dollar Gold Piece

    A local man's sudden windfall leads to a cautionary tale of impulsive spending that quickly outstripped his luck.

    Jul 26, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyStrange But True

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