Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-05-04


thing to panic, so eager were they
for news to confirm what had been
given out. Although the mail was
about three hours late, large number
of people were at the depot to get the
Spokane evening daily. Assistant
Postmaster Geo. Kennedy kindly dis
tributed the Spokane Chronicles, al
though it was past time for closing
the office.
The News acknowledges the receipt
of the finest boquet that has come to
town this summer, and which has ex-
cited the envy and admiration of all
who have seen it. 1t was sent to us
by Miss Blanche Richardson OF Seattle,
who gathered the flowers at her home,
on Sunday and was presented to US on
Monday by her father, d. Richardson.
Although flowers OF such beauty and
fragrance are so rare here, Mr. Rich
ardson says they have them in Seattle
in wonderful profusion.
Mrs. Benz. Martin informs us that a
young lady from Spokane will be in
take charge of a kindergarten, ar
rangements for which has been made.
The lady in question, Mrs. Martin tells
us, comes highly recommended, and is
Il graduate of the very best training
schools in Spokane. Persons desiring
to send children can make arrange
ments by applying to Mrs. Martin.
Evidence in the land contest Of
James O'Brien VS.. w. Knowles was
heard by County Clerk Lewis Walton
yesterday. The case will be certified
to the land office at once, and the
hearing will be continued there about
the LIST of June. o. r. Holcomb is
attorney for O'Brien and J. w. Merritt
for Knowles.
Contractor Clyde Smith is putting
the finishing touches on the neat
little cottage he has been constructing
for Claud Harris. Just what use
Claud intends to make of this elegant
little nest we are unable to state at
present.
If you want a house built for a resi-
dence or for business or any other
purpose c. Arthur would be pleased to
figure with you on the work and is
confident he can convince you that he
can draft an up-to-date plan of a build
ing.
J.F. Collier of Fletcher was in town
Monday. Mr.. Collier, as a soliciting
committee for the Christian meeting
house to be built on the fat this sum-
mer, has secured subscriptions aggre-
eating $500.
The fact that Myers & Shipman
sold twenty-five barrels OF Ritzville
-four in four days last week, indicates
that it is the kind the people want.
ID. Richardson of Seattle arrived III
Ritzville Monday morning. He is
looking after business interests here
and may remain several days.
Services will be held next Sunday
morning at the Lutheran church. At
Lind in the afternoon and evening.
Rev. A. F. Gilman, pastor.
Quite a number of farmers from the
fiat were in town yesterday as wit
nesses in the contested land case Of
O'Brien VS.. Knowles.
Mrs. S. G. Scheuerle went to Spok
ane yesterday as a delegate to the
Sunday School convention to be held
in that city.
F. G. Spanjer & Co. are selling the
celebrated White Lily -four manufac-
tured by the OFT Bros. at the Ritzville
mills.
Attorney j, W. Merritt of Spokane
was in Ritzville yesterday, in the in
terest of the law firm of Mount &
Merritt.
For high grade and light running,
the Newton wagon satnds unrivalled.
For sale by Bauer Bier Co.
Rev. Utter will preach at the M. E.
church next Sunday, morning and
evening, at the usual time.
Contractor j. ]. Foley of this city
has completed residence for Chris
Hitler in Sander coulee.
Two lots in Ritzville will be given
away if the improvements are sold,
Enquire of Mrs Perry.
See that elegant line of st. Clair
steel ranges and stoves at Bauer-Bier
Company.
Go to w. s. Eastman's for bath.
New tub. Bath 25 cents. Hot water
every day.
Wall paper in endless variety, and
at prices that are right.-Clodihs 4