Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-11


money and while he is not a farmer
himself, he has two brothers who are,
who will move out here before long as
well as himself. Another gentleman
who is in Missouri, an acquaintance of
the doctor, will probably buy eighteen
sections east of Scott. Mr.. Martin
will be informed by telegraph as soon
as DIR. Cottingham gets home.
Uncle George Lucas of Washtucna
returned Monday night from an eight
months visit to Ireland, his native
land. He is looking well and says he
enjoyed tho trip very much. He has
lived in this country 43 years. He
informs us that conditions in the old
country have improved very much in
the last 43 years, but for people who
have to earn their living it is not very
good yet.
In another column we print letter
from ]. F. Coss, jr., accompanied by
the opinions and findings of the local
land Office at Spokane, in reference to
the evidence given in his land case
1t is clear that good faith is one of the
great essentials in such cases, and
that great outlay of money, etc,
does not weigh heavily against good
faith and doing the best one can under
the circumstances.
The entertainment given by the
teachers and pupils at the Congrega-
tional church last night was much
enjoyed by the large and appreciative
audience. The only criticism we
make is that the program was too
short.
In spite of the exciting war news,
the same quiet business goes on at
the Ritzville Hardware store and there
is no change in the extremely low
price of anything they have for sale.
Bauer-Bier Co. have just put in
pump and one of their Ideal windmills
for D. A. Scott. Although the well is
over 800 feet deep, Mr.. Scott says he
can run the pump with one hand.
Bauer Bier Co. have disposed of sew
eral of their fine steel ranges the past
week. Among the buyers we secured
the names of ]. L. Brown, d. A. Nissen
and Claude Harris.
1t is rumored that there will be
several weddings in Adams county
the present week. We will give par
ticulars next week.
Ladies visiting cards neatly printed
in up. to-date lines of script. The
latest styles constantly in stock at the
News Office.
War may ravage the country and
"raise Ned" with commerce but it
will not raise prices at the Ritzville
Hardware.
If you want to file homestead or
make a final proof of any kind call on
F. P. French, U. S. Commissioner.
A Teachers reception was given by
the teachers of Adams county at the
court house Monday evening.
For high grade and light running,
the Newton wagon satnds unrivalled.
For sale by Bauer Bier Co.
House to rent, six rooms, good cell
lar and well of water. Inquire of
Despair & futile.
See that elegant line of st. Clair
steel ranges and stoves at Bauer-Bier
Company.
Contractors French & Rettig have
completed residence for w. r. Cum
bingham, jr.
Go to w. s. Eastman's for bath.
New tub. Bath % cents. Hot water
every day.
Give us trial on your job work
and be convinced that we know our
business.
Wall paper in endless variety, and
at prices that are right.-Clodius &
Kalkwarf.
John Goodenough informs us that
his present postoffice is Hatton,
Wash.
Three hundred dollars worth of wall
paper just received by Clodius & Kalk-
warf.
s. G. Jackson has erected a paint
shop i'm the rear OF the OFT building.
Ask "Mit" Lehman why he went
up that tree so quick this morning.
D. H. Harrison is in Spokane on
legal business this week.
First-class barley for sale at d. G.
Barronett's warehouse.
Mrs. Hallin's is the place to buy
up-to-date millinery.
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