Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-08-24
had nothing but the best wishes for
Ritzville and its people, but that there

water that suited him better in Col
vile than in Ritzville. Mr.. Zent has
been in Ritzville nearly three years
during which time he has held several
responsible positions Of trust and
honor. He has successfully carried on
his private business and has made
money and friends, and while Ritzville
people are sorry to lose the society Of
so valuable citizen they certainly
wish him well wherever he goes. The
News joins heartily with the rest of
his friends in wish ing him success.
Quite a serious accident occurred at
Lind on Monday night in which one
man was killed outright and another
probably fatally injured. They were
engaged in unloading coal into the
bunkers there, and in some way the
brakes failed to work and a car was
thrown to the ground some thirty
feet. The regular HEAVIER, an italian
by the name of Joe Sirinnie was
buried under the car and killed. The
brakeman, Albert Nesbet, jumped and
received injuries to his spine from
which he can hardly recover. The
accident occurred about 10 p. m. Mon
day night. Prosecuting Attorney
Staser went to Lind Tuesday morning
and held an inquest. The verdict
was to the effect that death was caus-
ed from being crushed beneath a car
of coal and that the trestle was at the
time in an unsafe condition, The de-
ceased was taken by relatives to Port
land for burial. Nesbet the breakman
was taken at once Spokane for treat
ment but with slight hope for recovery.
A very interesting and entertaining
address was delivered by Rev. Newman
before the Adams County Temperance
Society last Friday evening. 1t is a
pity it could not have been heard by
every man, woman and child in Ritz
vile especially those men who through
cowardly- fear of the supposed power
of the saloon have from time to time
been induced to sign saloon licenses.
d. Zent of Ritzville was in town
the first of the week looking for a
business location in the grocery line.
He left for his home Thursday. Mr..
Zent spoke favorably of this place and
may return in few weeks.-States-
man-Index, Colville, Wash.
The man killed last week on the
track east OF here proved to be Thos.
McMann. He had been here about
year and was addicted to the use of
liquor, which was no doubt the cause
of his death.
The many friends OF Benz. Martin,
who have anxiously awaited his re-
turn to health and strength, are de-
lighted to see him riding about in his
buggy once more.
France Maid, who purchased Sec
ton of land in the DR.. Cottingham
township without seeing it, says he is
well pleased with his purchase after
seeing it.
Persons living in the mel ghborhood
of Griflith's corners desiring threshing
done in speedy and workmanlike
manner should not fail to see 8. A.
Osborne.
Several farmers were in town look
ing for harvest help the past week.
They say the hobo is not proving sat
isfactory as rule in the harvest field.
BENZ. Martin went to Spokane this
morning. Mr.. Martin expects to be
away about ten days. He goes to
to take a course OF Turkish baths.
&c. Sullivan of Fletcher came to
town Monday after DR.. Adams to 60
to w. c. Reeder's to see their daughter
Leila who was sick.
For the next twenty days we offer
tin ennameled ware, coffee mills,
lanterns, oil cans, ETC., at cost at the
Blue Front.
G. E. shipman and family returned
home last evening from LaGrande, Ore.
where they have been visiting the past
few weeks.
Every woman, in justice to health
and pocket-book should try the "Per-
feet" Baking Powder. Once used always
used.
An application by Mr.. Heintz Of
Tyler for license to sell liquor was
refused by the city council last night.
Robert Mason and "Portugee Joe"
delivered several cars Of cattle to Mr..
Hennessey here yesterday.
Attorney w. w. Zent has contract
ed with Russell l. Co. to build him a
cottage on Knob hill.
Greene & Prouty contemplate build