Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-09-21
The Northern Pacific have a large

force OF men employed putting in
number of sidetracks in order to meet
the rapidly increasing business of our
city. Nothing guarantees the fut-
ure of Ritzville and Adams county to
greater degree than to have the i'm
portance OF our town recognized to
such an extent by corporation of
the magnitude of the N. P.
Now that the railroads are begin
ing to advertise their rates to the
Spokane fruit fair the people are COM
mencing to talk more about going
and are making their plans. The rate
of 2 cents a mile appeals to all as
great improvement over the regular
rate of 8 cents. The difference be-
tween 81 for the round trip, for in
stance, and $40 is worth considering.
The Epworth League will give a
free social and entertainment at Mrs.
J. NJ. Harris's Friday evening, Sept.
23rd to which all the young people of
Ritzville are cordially invited. Light
refreshments.-G. F. Henry, Sec.
A. J. Clever, of Fletcher, was noticed
about Ritzville Saturday. Mr.. Clever
says that roads are in bad condition
and should have little attention at
present, as wheat hauling is just on.
We forgot to mention in our last
issue that the handsome organ Mrs.
Harrison sold to Mr.. Danakas last
week was six octave, being one OF the
very few six octave organs in the state.
Mrs. J. F. Fletcher presented the
News Office with fine box of fruit
Monday. This fruit is fine speci-
men, and was grown on their ranch
on Rattlesnakc fat.
The Woman's Unity club will meet
Thursday, Sept. % at the home Of
Mrs. Burrousb All members are
requested to be prompt at 2:s0 p. m.
-Hilda Shipman, Sec.
The bricklayers who were to lay the
brick for the Thiel- Dorman's new
store came down from Spokane last
evening and commenced work this
morning.
There will be preaching services at
the M. E. Church next Sunday con-
Quoted by some one, at II a. IN. All
are invited to attend.-F. M. Egbers.
Jansen & Neare, firm that is 60
ing to buy wheat at Lind, were in
town Friday. They will commence
buying wheat this week.
w. G. Reeder, n prominent farmer
of Rattlcsnake Flat, was in town
Monday, combining business with
pleasure.
Invitations are out for dance to
be given by Modern Woodmen, of
America at Olympic hall on Sept. q,
1878.
We are pleased to learn that F. M.
Egbcrs is able to be around again
after an indisposition Of few days.
City voters should now regis
ter with the city clerk.
The local politicians are beginning
to liven up and we can expect some
lively fighting in the next month.
The editor hereof has not sufficient
ly recovered from his recent illness to
be any damage to the paper.
Robert Egbers, formerly Of this
place, but late Of Athol, Ida, was in
the city yesterday.
]. F. Collier and family, of Bemis,
took in the circus in Ritzville on Mon
day last.
A new line OF handkerciliefs, ties,
purses, combs and fans at the Blue
Front.
Three hundred dollars worth OF wall
paper just received by Clodius & Kalk-
warf.
The Model butcher shop shipped
% head Of cattle to Seattle yesterday.
Judge Neal will hold special sess-
ion Of court in Kitzville tomorrow.
Mrs. Carrier sets the finest table in
the town. Try one of her dinners.
William Best and family, Of Bemis,
viewed the circus on Monday last.
DR.. Lehman is in town and you
better get your dental work done.
Call on Agent Paskill and ascertain
low rates to Spokane Fruit Fair.
rLaughlin will teach the school
in district Is the coming winter.
| @. G. Lcete, Of sprague, was regis
tered at the Pacific Monday.
Mrs. A. Dufiicld, of Missoula, Mont,
is visiting Mrs. Paskill.
Call OH Clodius & Kalkwarf and get
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