Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-12-27

g ~ know. not what the truth may be;
I'll tell it as twas told to me-"
The mill has closed down until after
the holidays.
John H. Newlin, hustling farmer
of Lind, is here on private business
today.
A. d. PITCHER Of Lamona, Lincoln
county, came over from his farm this
morning.
j. P. Schroeder OF the Hotel Ritz
vile, is on the sick list. Fearful
cold, etc.
Joseph NJ. Moulton, II popular Lind
merchant, was among the city visitors
last Friday.
Oliver NJ. Lee starts next Tuesday
for two months trip through the
Eastern States.
VIM McCue, a worthy citizen Of
Adams, called at the Office yesterday
and gave us $I.50, the price OF years
subscription.
County Commissioners w. G. Crit
fifth and Geo. II. Kanzler, reprepre-
sentiEg the first and second districts,
are in today.
VIM. II. Tuggle, recently from
Stockton, California, is performing
clerical duties in the Thiel, Dorman
& King Hardware store while invoic-
ing this week.
John r. Staples, Missoula, Mont,
~railfoad man, has been in the city for
several days and is contemplating the
using OF homestead right ON some
government land.
Otis Algoe, postmaster at Hattoo,
accompanied by Samuel l.. Thomas
the big farmer, was in the city Satur-
day, returning home on the night
westbound passenger.
J. b. Whitaker, father OF Mrs. W.
c. Reeder of this city, is visiting his
son-in-law and daughter for few
days. He expects to soon return to
his Michigan home.
j. A. Humphrey, who has been in
business at this place for the past year,
has gone to Moscow, where he has ac-
cepted the agency OF the Northern
Pacific railroad. His family will re-
main here for the present.
P. H. Clarke, of Spokane was among
those in attendance at the Red Men
ball. Mr.. Clark came out from the
city to spend Christmas with his old
time friend, E. +. Miller Ct the Myers
& Shipman mercantile establishment
Frank W. Swartz, formerly Ncrth-
ern Pacific station agent of this city
it is said will soon return to Ritzville
where he will accept Il position as
book keeper in OFT Bros. Touring mill
Everybody will be glad TO welcome
this genial, whole souled fellow back
again.
The dime social given by st. Marks
Guild at the home OF Mrs. c. l.. Meyer
last Friday evening, was Il very pleas
ant affair and melted the church
several dollars. The ladies announce
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/. the Staser home, Friday evening, Janu.
AIRY 9th.
Rev. Dir. McNeal of the Cheney
Normal, occupied the NJ. e. pulpit
Sunday morning and evening. His
sermons were very interesting and
instructive, and showed deep study
and much thought. In his remarks
on the "Lord's Prayer" the true and
beautiful meaning OF the oft repeated
words was shown in most pleasing
way.
County Auditor Geo. A. Kennedy
did proper official act yesterday
when he issued a marriage license to
Mr.. Maurice Ahern and Miss Mary
Griffith, and this morning one to Mr.
Leon Starr and Miss Edna Barronett
The contracting parties are Adams
county citizens and most excellent
and worthy young people.
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Cunningham
Jr., returned Monday morning iron
Hot Springs, King county, in thi
state, where they spent two weeks TO
! the benefit Of the gentleinan's health
which was suffering little from clos
confinement and oserwork in his Office
Mr., G. feels perfectly recovered ate
taking the invigorating baths an
much needed rest.
This order Of United Artisans wi
hold social gathering at the lodg
rooms Friday evening. The assembly
although but recently organized
fast gaining reputation far sosiabilit.
and this event promises to bel. yer.
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