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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
FIGS GO To COURT.
And Prove the Most Effective Wit
nesses In Il Damage Suit.


nesses In Il Damage Suit.
An English solicitor was defending
q fruit broker in an action brought for
the recovery of 500, the price paid for
consignment Of figs which the plain
tiff declared to be unfit for human food.
The defense alleged that although
moderately discolored by salt water.
as the plaintiff knew when he bought
them, the figs were. perfectly whole
some. The figs were in court.
The plaintiff, coster, who conduct
ed his own case, was skillfully cross
examined. The trial was obviously 60
ing against him, and once or twice he
retorted so hotly that the judge threat
ened to commit him for contempt.
At length the coster grew desperate
and, turning to the opposing counsel,
hoarse and perspiring, he said:
"Look here. guv'nor, you say them
figs are good to eat, and 1 say they
amt. That's all there Is between us,
amt it? Now, s'elp me, if you'll eat
two of them figs and you amt sick
Immediately afterward I'll lose my
case."
The judge at once saw the propriety
Of this suggestion and asked the law
yer what he proposed to do.
"Your honor Is trying this case, not
l." was the reply.
"No, no! The offer Is made to you"
said the judge.
A hurried consultation took place.
Counsel suggested that it was the So
licitor's duty to submit to the expert
ment. The solicitor refused. The bro
ker himself was then asked if he would
risk it.
what will happen to me If 1 don't?'
said he.
you'll lose the case," replied both
his legal advisers.
"Then," said he hurriedly, lose the
case, lose the case!' And SO he did,
Youths Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
DANGER in CHEAP GLASSES.
A Great Many Eye~ Ruined BY At
tempts at Economy.

Looking back now to the time when
the itinerant quack doctor ana the
wandering dentist spread misery and
destruction over the land. we wonder
at the ignorance or carelessness Of our
fathers in trusting their teeth or even
their lives to hands so untrustworthy.
A very similar thing Is done today by
people who buy spectacles or eyeglass-
es from men who sell them on the
streets or have their eyes fitted by op-
ticians who have no qualifications for
doing the work.
A surprising number Of people buy
their glasses from venders on the
streets. They get glasses for so cents
which seem to them just as good as
pair they would pay S5 for having
made on an oculist's prescription. and
they think they have saved money.
Glasses acquired in all sorts OF ways
by inheritance or exchange from a
friend or even glasses found on the
streets are used to the detriment. even
to the destruction. Of the wearer's
sight.
"People seem to think glasses are
like clothes" said an old oculist the
other day, "and If they are fairly COM
Portable and look we'll they ask no
further questions"
Another way in which people dam
age their eyes is through carelessness
in trying to remove dust or cinders
from them. They try themselves, a
friend tries rub, the nearest drug
store and the nearest optician are call
ed on, all before an oculist is consult
ed. The result Is that the eyeball Is
often badly rubbed and scraped, and
In many instances permanent injury is
done-New York Evening Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

E4 An humble boy with a shining
pail, went singing down the leafy vale,
to where a COW with brindle tail, on the
alfalfa did regale. A humble bee did
gaily sail, over the soft and shadowy
vale, to where the boy with the shining
pail, was milking the cow with the
brindle tail. The bee lit on the cows
left ear, her heels flew up through
the atmosphere, and through the leaves
of the cottonwood tree, the boy, the
boy-oh, where was hep Ask of the
winds that filled the ground with the
autumual leaves tumbling down. They
alone can tell the tale, of the hapless
boy with the shining pail, that MIXED
the cow with the brindle tail that ate
alfalfa in the leafy vale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
NOT VERY FLATTERING.

Last winter a delegation Of Indians
from far western state, on tour Of
inspection through the interior depart
ment, visited the land office, where
they were introduced to the clerk who
had especial charge Of their section OF
the country, bumptious little individ-
ual with big head. This official pro-
ceeded to overpower the red men with
his Importance. Grasping each one of
them cordially by the hand, he patted
them patronizingly on their backs
and then delivered a long speech, ex-
planning in detail the work Of the Of
fee, their interest in it, laying particu-
lar stress on the fact that he was the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

UNHEARD OF In THIS COUNTRY
"You have a curious custom here" re-
marked the educated heathen from
somewhere in Central Asia, "of board
ing up the windows of vacant hous' 8.
Is it to show that they are for rent ?"
"Not at ALL" responded the native
American. "It is to keep the boys
from breaking the panes of glass;"
"How odd !" mused the visiting
heather. 81 do not remember that |
have ever heard the missionaries speak
of that"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
The Leading Premiums.

For the LARGEST club Of subscribers
RETURNED and PAID FOR. at Sl.75, we
offer the choice between the following pre-
miums: A BEST GRADE "ROCK
HILL Buggy, with quarter, leather !,
top, valued at $75; BEST GRADE
"YORKVILLE BUGGY" with quarter
leather top, valued at $50; handsome
SUIT OF FURNITURE valued at S5O.
For the NEXT LARGEST CLUB,
we will give the choice between theaDoVe
articles left after first choice. u,
For the LARGEST CLUB OF NEW
SUBSCRIBERS we will give the, preml,,
um which is left after the first and second
choice has been made.
The handsome suit of furniture may
be seen at the store of w. B MOORE
& CO., and the buggies in the warerooms
of the respective manufacturers In YORK
vile and Rock Hill.
In addition to the competitive premiums
mentioned above, we also offer various other
premiums for clubs containing specified num-
bers of names, and propose to deliver the pre-
mums whenever the numbers specihed are
returned and paid for. Upon securing one
premium-a watch or sewing machine, say
the clubmaker will be at liberty to try for the
same thing again, or for anything else on the
list, and If in the aggregate, by the TIH Dh
OF MARCH, 1900, he shall have succeeded In
returning ana paying lOT lIle ldIEcSt luiiD
OF NEW NAMES, he will be entitled to the
premium for the LARGEST CLUB OF NEW
SUBSCRIBERS just the same as II he had
not previously taken other premiums. Now,
then, read the list:
FOR 60 SUBSCRIBERS.
We will give the clubmaker his choice OF the
following premiums, each valued at 50: A
FOUR DRAWER "ENQ UIRER" SEWING
MACHINE, together with all attachments
n "HOUSEKE SET OF kNlNE
FORKS AND SPOONS, made by Rogers q
"WALTHAM" WATCH in coin silver, dust
proof case O BREECH-LOADING DOUBLE
BARRELED GUN.
FOR 10 IND LESS THAN 60
SUBSCRIBERS, we will give the clubmaker
his choice of the following, each valued at Slo
WALTHAM WATCH, in open face silver
case: set of half dozen ROGERS BROS:
KNIVES and FORKS az PIECESl or LOW
ARM SINGER SEWING MACHINE
DOUBLE-BARRELEDS SHOT GUN.
FOR 30 IND LESS THAN 40
SUBSCRIBERS, choice of the following, each
valued at $40: NEW YORK STANDARD
7-JEWELED WATCH In dustproof case I'm
GOLD FILLED WATCH CHAIN, HALF
DOZEN TEASPOONS, HALF DOZEN IA
BLESPOONS and BUTTER KNIFE Q3 PIE
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

The WHEELMAN's VIEw.-Mrs.
Sprocket-George, what in the world
happened to the pipe organ in church
this morning while you were singing
that solo?
Mr.. Sprocket-(who always talks BIZ
cycle)-Why, the organist was coasting
on easy grade with her feet off the
pedals when she ran into some sharp
notes, and the old thing punctured.-
Ohio State Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

the Southern collided near Fair Forest
yesterday morning. 1t is hard TO get
particulars in such cases; but We learn
that considerable damage was done to
the trains and that some of the crews
were severely hurt. The passenger
train from Atlanta, which should have
arrived here yesterday at a. No., did
not arrive till near 2 p. m. This long
delay is an indication of the magni-
tude of the disaster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

THE BILLING AND CooING.-Uncle
George do not appear to think
it necessary to spend so much time at
home as you did when you were first
married. I suppose the billing and
cooling are all over now.
Harry-There doesn't seem to be
much of let up in the billing, and, as
for the cooling, I am dreadfully afraid
of it. 1t is sure to mean new hat or
a new gown or a new something
Boston Transcript.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
REASONABLE PRICES.
CHURCH TRUCKS.

SADDLE AND STOVE FOR SALE.
THE undersigned offers for sale mans
i second hand SADDLE, which is In
q good condition, and was made by Mr..
Geo. H. O'Leary, of Y0rkville. Price 81.
Also second-class No. 7 COOKING
STOVE with all necessary cooking ves-
sells. In good condition. Price $40.
L. NJ. GRIST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23

OLD NIGHT.-Ethel (rummaging in
grandma's draweT-Oh, grandma,
what a curious key this is Grand
ma-Yes, my dear. That was your
grandfather's latchkey. And you keep
it in memory of old days? No, my
dear; old nights.-Tit Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-12-23
COFFINS AND CASKETS,

HAVE just received full and COM
Il plete assortment of COFFINS AND
Including number Of ME-
TALIC CASES, and am now prepared to
serve the public in most satisfactory
manner.
REASONABLE PRICES.
I carry large and complete assortment
of all the usual sizes in the ordinary and
polished wood designs, and can supply
them at the lowest possible prices up to
the highest.
CHURCH TRUCKS,
Casket Rests, Cooling Boards and all nee
essary convenences adapted to the under
taking business, will be supplied by me.
My best personal attention will be CIV
en- and I can be found at anytime at my
store, where / will he pleased tn serve you
when needing goods of this class.
T. BAXTER McCLAIN,
Yorkville, s. G.
Va am prepared to furnish hand
some Hearse to all funerals.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular session
Tuesday, May Is, 1899. Present Mayor
Peters and all councilmcn except Mr.
Bovee.
Committee on well site reported an
offer OF one block donated by T. W.
Hauschild, accepted and committee
authorized to secure deed thereto.
Bond of j. NJ Kaufman on excava.
ton contract for water pipes read,
accepted and approved.
Bond OF f. &. S.,anjer in matter OF
furnishing water mains and pipes for
city fixed at $1,000.
Following resolution read and I'M
animously adopted:
Council Chamber, Ritzville, Wash, May I6, 1892
WHEREAS, Benz. Martin, a respected citizen OF
this city, formerly mayor, and councilman
has this day been stricken in death, and
WHEREAS, his decease is loss TO the com.
munity. Ms well as a great bereavement TO his
family neighbors and friends, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That as a tribute of honor and
respect 10 the deceased we tender the sympathy
and coincidence of the mayor and council Of the
town of Ritzville to the widow and family OF
the deceased.
That a copy hereof be spread in the minutes
Of the council and transmitted to the widow OF
the deceased.
Ordinance No. 70 in matter OF city
poll tax read first time.
Ordinance No. 70 relating to general
misdemeanors read first time.
I am now ready to attend to all dental woi k
In oil Lot ND m Ian
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17

One of the Ritzvlle Hardware Cos
statesmen states that he would willing.
ly pay 81 week more for board that
is cooked on St. Clair Stove.
David Richardson, the grain buyer
from Seattle, is over again for short
time looking after his interests and
shipping few carloads OF grain.
Court convenes Monday, which will
be motion day. Jury will be called
Tuesday morning. There are few cases,
one criminal and five civil. The ses-
sion will be short.
The Ladies Unity Club met with
Mrs. Fred Shepley Thursday afternoon
May 1lth. After the program the
reading of Ham ct was taken up, and
after closing hour the hostess served
the members with ice cream and cake
The Redmen have secured the opera
house for the fourth of July which
assures big time with the fire OF en-
thusiasm in it. They have not an.
nounced their program of enter.
tainment as yet, but look for it in
next issue.
Rob't. NJ. Hutchinson OF San Jose
California, father OF Marshal Hutchin-
son, arrived in the city Tuesday morn.
ing and will stay for awhile visiting
and taking in the sights OF this glori
Gus climate OF Adams county. Mr.
Hutchinson is in his 9lst year ant
stands 6 feet 81 inches and his usua
weight is about 900 pounds.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
What We Do, We Do Do.

We are skilled workmen-an adj
vantage which gives assurance that
cur work must be satisfactory.
We have the experience--necessary
for first class work and our completed
contracts will stand comparison with
work anywhere.
We are the Only first class paper
hangers--and can paper one room OF
your whole house on short notice.
We only pure white lead and
linseed oil-and can give you a jol
that will please you.
We kalsomine.
FAUCHER & CARVE Fly.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17

GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL COFER-
ENCE.-The Pacific German Congrega-
tional association assembled Thursday
evening, March IL, in the country
church, about five miles northwest of
Ritzville. The association sermon was
delivered by Rev. Scheuerle of Ritz
vile after which the organization was
perfected. NJ. E.Eversz of Chicago was
chosen moderator, and the stated clerk
who is also treasurer, Rev. G. Graedel,
was elected temporary secretary. The
following pastors and delegates were
present: Rev. j. NJ Preiss and II.
Ochs, Endieott; Rev.. Hergert, Walla
Walla; Rev. Rudolf Staub, Shubel;
Rev. j. Koch, G. Woelfie and ID. Jass-
mann, Portland, Ore; Rev. L. Grieb
and F. Truessing, Seattle and Jacob
Thiel and Adam Kanzler, of Adams
county. The following two days SEES
eions were held from 9 to IL in the
forenoon and from to 5 in the after
noon The first hour of each session
was devoted as a prayer meeting, the
second for business and the third foi
delivering the themes. The association
has been success and will be well
remembered by all who attended. The
r.ff tsaf nd To-
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
RURAL NEWS NOTES.
Important Items Gathered By Coun-
try Correspondents.
DELIGHT.

The cry OF the Delight people is
wind, wind, and we surely have had
our supply this spring. We notice it
has blown Uncle lacks wh.skers off
Wheat is looking fine but the wire
worms have worked on it in some
places.
j. Fl. Bowers has rented his fathers
farm and intends breaking the balance
Of the place this season.
The NJ. L. church parsonage is near
ing completion.
G. w. Jones has erected his black
smith shop.
Elmer Terry expects to commence
his new house next week. G.. w. Jones
the builder. TRUTHFUL JEEMs.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17

We CELEBRATE.-A number of the
public spirited citizens of Ritzville
met in the RitAville Hotel last Satur-
day evening to discuss the advisabiiity
of celebrating the Fourth of July. II,
e. Gritman was elected temporary
chairman and w. w. Gent, temporary
secretary. and resolution unani-
mously passed declaring it to be the
sense OF the citizens OF Ritzville that
we celebrate. A committee of two
consisting OF O. NJ. Lee and H. A.Bier
was appointed to call upon the citi-
Gems and see how much money could
be raised for the occasion and report
tonight. The business men should
all respond promptly and liberal in
order that We might make this the
banner year, because of tine many
great events that have taken place
aud for the further reason that 1t will
be the first anniversary of Sampson,
victory at Santiago, when he destroyed
Cervera's entire fleet.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17

There was good sized enrolment
present, State Superintendent Browne,
J. ii. Perkins, Prin. Davenport High
school, and Mrs. Virginia X. Hay
ward OF Spokane Kindergarten Nor
NAL. Much is due to Prof. Perkins
as conductor.
The subjects handled by Mrs. Hay
ward show that she is an enthusiastic
and practical kindergarten worker,
her addresses on "Busy Work" being
especially interesting.
j. III. Perkins deserves especial no.
notice for his ability as an Institute
instructor
The presence Of the State Superin-
pleasure to both teachers and visitors.
His addresses were delightfully."- inter
Asting.
The evening sessions were well at
tended, and the musical program in
connection with the lectures was well
rendered and thanks due those who
assisted in making the affair deci-
ueu SUCCESS.
State Superintendent Brownies lee
ture Tuesday evening, "The School
master OF Stratford," was treat and
was listened to by large and attentive
audience.
Wanted Eggs butter and potatoes at d.
venuy Bros.
In the absence Of Rev. f. J. James
at Bonanza next Sabbath Leonard
Starr will preach.
Mrs. B. A. Richie went to Spokane
Monday and will remain few days at
the deaconess home for medical treat
ment.
Decoration services will be held at
Willis Sunday, May 81 and at Griffith
and Lnmona Sunday, Nay %. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Peter Bauer is having one OF the
celebrated Woodmanse windmills and
pumps placed over his new well by
the Ritzville Hardware Co.
Jno. G. Vehrs, a young farmer liv-
ing just west OF the city, on the
strength of fine crop prospects, called
at the News Office today and landed
$l50 in our shrunken purse for a
years subscription.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
What Your Friends and Ours Have
Been Doing the Past Week.

But I'll tell it as twas told to me-"
ONLY truth and right can make us
free.
J. F. Griffith dropped in on us at
the Office Saturday.
Conrad Woelfle, of Kaslo, B. c., is
visiting old friends in the city this
week.
j. Yves. S NTH is building a new
dwelling on college hill, near Mr.. w.
F. Despain's residence.
Attorney E B. Oliphat made bus
mess trip to Spokane last Saturday
returning home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Shorno will
spend a few weeks in Spokane, taking
and outing for the benefit OF Mrs
Shorno's health.
Louis Scholl, ST., OF Walla Walla is
here on business connected with the
sale of his land lying three miles
south OF the city.
Ritzville will celebrate the victory
of Samp-Schley this year; it will
be ripsnorter. We will enjoy our
selves to beat the band.
j. M. Comparet and wife have sold
two lots adjoining the handsome res
idence of l. Watson Myers on Knob
hill, t. Mrs. Julia c. Burroughs.
Chester r. Bardwell was in the city
Monday making arrangements for the
observance OF memorial day and get
ting the old soldiers together again
this year.
Joseph NJ. Moulton, the young mer-
chant who is connected with the pop
ular firm of Nelson Bros, at Lind
was calling on friends in the city
Saturday, kindly remembering this
Office both socially and financially.
County Commissioners A. S.Kelsey,
VIM. G. Griffith and Geo. HI. Kanzler,
held special session Monday. Little
business was transacted aside from
approving additional bond of Treas
Shaw and allowing few bills again ST.
the county.
The Lutheran church, located about
fifteen miles north of RitzvilIe has
been merged into the Congregational
fold. The step has been under con-
sideration for quite while and was
done by the free will OF the members.
State Superintendent Hon. F. ].
Browne, on May IL, finished making
the apportionment of state money for
schools for the various counties OF
Washington for the quarter ending
March 81, 1899. For Adams county
the amount is $1S67.98.
w. r. Williams, who has been farm
ing near Hatton for eleven years, spent
Monday night in the city making a
pleasant call at this office. He reports
that while the spring is late crops are
looking promising and the indications
for bountiful yield were never better.
DR.. J.W. Lansing from Castle Rock,
Cowlitz county, Washington, is here
and il an Office can be obtained will
locate here permanently. While the
physicians here say this is distress
ingly healthy place" we welcome men
OF such stamp as DR.. Lansing among
us.
Died-At Polo, Missouri, Thursday
April 81, 1899, Charles II. Thompson,
aged twenty-six years, of pneumonia.
The deceased was younger brother
of the late Sheriff J. A. Thompson, OF
this city. He was an earnest Christian.
had lived in Polo all his life, was i'll
but ten days, and judging from the
splendid obituary in the Polo Post
will be sadly missed in that commun.
ity. He leaves sorrowing young
wife and relatives and many friends to
mourn his untimely loss.
Buy the Red Ribbon canned vegetables and
nn1 mi Gold Lat nav M
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17

BUYING MORE LAND.-Andrew s.
Newland, a respected and pioneer far
mer living near Ritzville, not satisfied
with owning / of a section of the fin
est land lying four miles west OF the
city, has just purchased two sections
near Scott, and accompanied by Mrs.
Newland and family are moving tile
old house built fifteen years ago on
their present home to the new pur-
chase, where they will spend X week
getting the WORK starte4 towards
breaking. fencing and 9th e inn
proving the tracts. Mr.. \ md in
forms us thu petition cir
culated and a Aost be
established then
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
Your Face

Shows the state of your feelings and the state Of
your health us we'll. Impure blood makes
Itself apparent In pale and sallow complexion
pimples and skin eruptions. II you are feeling
weak and worn out and do not have healthy
appearance you should Try Acker's Blood
Elixir. II cures all blood diseases where cheap
ssrsaparilas and so called purifiers fail; know
ing this we sell every bottle on positive guar
antee II. w. GRIrMAN, Druggist.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
Many a Lover

Has turned with disgust from an otherwise
loyable girl with an offensive breath Karl's
Glover Root Tea purihcs the breath by its ac.
tion on the bowels; etc, MS nothing else viii.
Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price %
and 90 cents. For sale by Olmstead & Rosenoff.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
Sick Headaches,

The curse OF overworked womankiad, are
quickly and surely cured by Ksrfs Glover Root
Tea, the great blood purifier and tissue builder
Money refunded II not satisfactory. Price 25
and 80 cents. For sale by olmstead & Rosenon.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
SCOTT.
Scott is on the boom.

Scott is on the boom.
Mr.. Pc Sers has his new house com
pleted.
b. b. Brown is erecting house for
himself.
r. l.. Hedrick has erected black
smith shop and is doing thriving
business.
T. G. Hedrick has also completed
his house.
Mrs. Algoe OF Hatton, was visiting
Mrs. Johnson the first OF the week.
DIR. Adams lately visited the fami-
lies Of A. V. and X. l.. Hedrick.
Prof. Allen closed successful term
of school last Friday. He will attend
tue institute in Ritzville this week.
Mss Cora Moore was visiting in
Scott on Sunday.
II. A. Linville and family was visit
ing A. V. Hedrick's last Sunday.
SWEET MARIE.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
An Elegant Dresser for Sale.

Bargain.-DFesser for sale. Call
at.the Misses Wellsant & Ebener dress
making parlors.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
MEMORIAL DAY-This year Il

MEMORIAL DAY.-ihis year the
s1blie school will unite with the G.
r. in observing Memorial day.
Public exercises will be held in the
opera house, May 80, at two O'Clock
p. m. The members of the G.. A. T.
are requested to meet at their hall at
one o'clock. A collection will be taken
to defray expenses.