Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-09-28
There is to be one attraction at the

There is to be one attraction at the
Spokane fruit fair this year which
alone will be almost worth the trouble
and expense Of going to see. This will
be the wonderful performances Of the
Yagewa celebrated troupe Of Japanese
acrobats and tumblers. Their perfor-
mances are truly marvellous. As one
sees what they do he is almost tempt
ed to believe they are possessed of evil
spirits. No other country but Japan
can produce such astonishing feats.
One trick is for one man to lie upon
his back and on his uplifted feet bal
| ance jointed ladder on the top oil
which are performing two other Japs
As they do their wonderful tricks the
ladder underneath them gradually
comes to pieces. This is but one OF
the tricks they delight audiences with.
1t is worth while to go to sac this per-
Torrance because it gives one an I'M
dreamed Of idea Of the powers Of the
human body.
The social given last Friday evening
at the home of Mrs. ]. M. Harris
under the auspices of the Epworth
League was pronounced by all who
attended decided success. A large
company gathered about 8 o'clock
and all were entertained by many
unique attractions until a late hour
when all partook Of sumptous sup
per served by that. famous organiza-
ton. After supper each wendell his
way to his home with we'll wishes for
the Epworth League and saying, Do
it again.
A new restaurant is the latest thing
in Ritzville The California Kitchen
was opened yesterday morning in the
building formerly used as a butcher
shop by Mccoy Bros. The proprietor
Stcrarire & Boyle opened under full
steam with all modern improvements
for battling for their share Of the GUS
toners of Ritzville. From the APP
pearance of their restaurant these
gentlemen evidently understand their
business.
John Dirstine, who several years
ago made Adams his home but who
has spent the last few years in Dakota
lately returned to Adams county. Mr..
Dirstine has made the necessary ar
rangements to start q drug store at
Lind and as he has all the require
ments of successful druggist we
predict success.
Last Saturday Mrs. Harrison sold
another of her beautiful 800 Western
Cottage organs to Mrs. Savage Of
Paha. Mrs. Savage saw no necessity
of paying tribute to Spokane when she
could get better bargain at home.
All Woodmen OF the World holding
Insurance policies, will please report
to me the names, residence and rela-
ton of their beneficiary at their
earliest convenience and oblige.-W.
w. Zent, Clerk.
A Mr.. Kershaw of the Kershaw
Grain Co, of Tacoma was in town in
the interest Of his company the first
of the week. Mr.. Kershaw is an old
time and prominent grain buyer Of
his city.
Neat work is the motto of the
News Office and if We don't live up to
it it isn't because We don't try. If in
need OF anything in our line come to
onr Office and sec our samples.
The editor of this paper has been
on the sick list for few weeks past
and if this paper don't suit you, why
come down and scrap che printer.
That fine two-story brick building
just being built for Spanjer & Co. is
the envy and admiration Of every
man who sees it.
| The dance given last nigh under
the auspices Of the Modern Woodmen
was we'll attended and was an enjoy
able affair.
Tickets to the Spokane fruit fair
will be on sale Oct. 8. $3.50 for the
round trip.-L. E. Paskill, Agent.
Allen Meisenheimer has accepted a
position as clerk in the general mer-
chandise store OF Spanjer & Co.
A firm known as the Kansas City
Grocerymen were doing business in
town Monday.
Mrs. G. Thomson is having wind
milkput up on her property in town
this week.
A new line Of handkerchieis, ties
purses, combs and fans at the Blue
Front.