Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-08-02

| carry tnc taTStSI lltle VI bIONcn tl ttliS
section. Uncle Henry, to cap the
climax, made Katie present of
Quick Meal gasoline stove which are
very handy in hot weather and every
we'll regulated family should have one
of them in the house.
"Now," said Katie, diets visit the
furniture department. We want to
furnish our home in the most modern
fashion, and l want to see"
eyes, yes, to he sure" interrupted
Henry, "Thiel, Dorman & Kings is
the only place in town where you can
purchase complete line OF furniture
and carpets and their prices are as
low as possible"
Katie and Fred had soon completed
II large purchase OF everything need
full for cozy home at very reasona-
BILE price. "One article that you will
need you have forgotten" said the old
man, "and that is high chair. They
carry full line"
"Oh uncle, you horrid man." ex-
claimed Katie, her face covered with
bushes while Fred looked confused.
ala, ha, never mind me-" laughed
good natured Uncle Henry, "an old
man must have his fun you know
but seriously-you will be lonesome
without rocking chair and l intend
to make you present."
"Now, uncle"
tut, tut, no circumstances, young
lady, person must have one of those
elegant instruments if he wants home
comfort"
1.-THE next thing in ORDER" said the
jolly old man, "is to see j. u. Bassett
of the Adams County Bank. II you
ever have any money to deposit, you
of course want a safe institution in
which to leave it, and l recommend
to you this bank. l have patronized
this institution ever since came to
Ritzville and the interest | have re-
ceived has been very satisfactory, and
can assure you that all my dealings
with them have been entirely to my
satisfaction. The bank is also agent
for the Northern Pacific which COM
pany own much valuable land in this
county,"
"Who is q good horse.shoer," asked
Fred. you know how particular
am about my mare Gypsy"
jess SO; you want no botcher about
her. Well, there is f. Ebe,.er 4 Son.
They understand perfectly the con-
struction OF horses foot, just. what
kind OF shoe is needed and how to
make and put it on. First-class black
smiths, too. They are the men to
give your repairing to-"
Passing down the street Uncle Hen
ry paused before handsome drug
store.
"Here is H. E. Gritman," he said,
"and he may prove valuable ac-
quaintance-"
"But uncle we DON'T"
"Oh l know you don't need medi-
cine now and imagine you never will,
but reckon it won't be long before
this young man will be taking u de-
cided interest in the matter OF sooth-
ing syrup"
"Unclep'
"Well, never mind, come in. Some
time you may want n prescription
compounded, and this is the place
Mr.. Gritman is a competent pharma-
cist, employs trustworthy assistants,
and carries only the purest drugs and
medicines. lie also has fine soda
water fountain"
"Now | want to make you acquaint-
ed with my dentist friend, K. r. Lem
man." said the old man III ever you
have to supplement natural teeth
with"
"Myl Don't mention false teeth to
me" cried Katie. an never carry
artificial teeth in my mouth if / go
toothless."
"Oh, as for that" said Uncle Hen
ry, "if you'll consult good dentist in
time that much dreaded disaster can
be averted. DIR. Lehman has great
success in saving natural teeth, and
has the skill and every mechanical
appliance necessary to work with the
least possible discomfort to patrons"
! "Where had we better buy our fuel
and building material?" asked Fred.
"Why OF G. o Greene. / ought to
have thought of that. He handles
all kinds of lumber, wood and coal
and from long business acquaint-
ance with him, L can personally guar
antee that you may depend ON getting
the weight and measure at the pre-
vailing prices. He prides himself OH
his established good reputation and
enjoys the cream Of the business in
his line. He makes a specially OF the
best grades Of lumber"
"Now," cried the old gentleman
"now for u picture OF this crowd in
good old country fashion, SO we'll 60
to the Photograph gallery, and Ritz
vile has good one, that Of my friend
q. +. Porter. His pictures are Won
derful in fidelity and finish. | want
our full sized photos for my study aud
sople smaller ones for friends. Mr..
Porter is famous for successful enlarg-
ing, and l want to give you a life
sized representa- ON OF "yours truly"
as Mr.. Porter has the soul OF true
artist; all OF his work is labor OF love
in which he will not stop short OF per-
fection."
Enroute to the hotel tho gentlemen
called at The NEWS Office. you'll
want the news every week. said Hen
ry, land as this is the favorite paper
here, I'll subscribe for it,"
Upon rejoini,.g Katie she began to
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