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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
Did you ever run across the old

Did you ever run across the old
home newspaper, ten years old or
more? Did it not prove extremely
interesting as you read its columns OF
local news and personal mention? AS
you look over its pages the many
seeming trivial mentions carry with
them a multitude of tender and pleas
ant associations. You wonder why
you priced the paper SO little when it
was first printed when you find it SO
full of interest and food for reflection
after so many years. 1t is only when
one gets hold Of an old local paper and
views its panorama, OF the past Ind
reflects on what mirror OF local
events the papers are, that he begins
to estimate their real value as q re-
corder OF current history.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
CONTEXT NOTICE.
Land once at Spokane Falls. Wash. !

A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Samuel B. Ulm, contes-
tant against Timber Culture entry No. 33a4
made Apri1 9th, 1889. for the northwest quarter
section 81 township II north, range 81. Z. w. NJ.
by Walter Bown, contestee, In which II is
alleged that Walter Bown has wholly aban-
doned said timber culture; that the claimant
has failed to pillow or cultivate ten acres of said
tract at any time since making said entry or
any time BIZ any person said parties are bsr =.
by notified to appear, respond and offer evil
dencs touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a.
m, On August 8, 1900, before the Register and
keeeiver at the United States Land Office in
Spokane Falls, Washington.
The said contestant having, in a proper an
dayit, filed June II, 1900, setforth facts which
shew that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
ny due and proper publication.
- WILLIAM H. LuDDEN, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

Surprising, for instance, you were
this year compelled to farm just as
men did forty years ago. How would
you like to plant corn with hoe and
cultivate it with a crossing pillow, or
sow the wheatfeld by hand; as did the
sower of Bible times cut the crop with
cradle and thrash it out with a fail,
or tramp it out with horses, or cut the
grass with a scythe and gather it up
with hand rake? Guess you would
give up farming as business pretty
quick!
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

The Fourth OF July, 1868, in the
opinion OF many thoughtful historians
marked the climax Of the civil war
for the fate of the Confederacy, by the
battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg,
was then decided, at least from mil
itary point OF view. 1t was u strange
coincidence that the fate of the effort
to establish a new government should
have been simultaneously determined
in the west and on the Atlantic slope
by battles thousand miles apart.
Had Meade lost at Gettysburg with
Grant victor at Vicksburg, or had
Grant been repulsed at Vicksburg with
Meade victorious at Gettysburg, it
would still have been military ques-
ton. Had Lee won at Gettysburg
and Grants army been beaten and re-
pulsed at Vicksburg it is not too
much to say that from a military
standpoint the Confederacy would
have been established. Vicksburg was
the key OF the west. Its fall opened up
the west and southwest to the Union
armies and hemmed the Confederate
forces into narrow strip between the
Blue Ridge mountains and the sea.
On the other hand, Lee risking every.
thing at Gettysburg, staked the only
means of concentrating resistance to
the approach of the Union forces from
the west. He lost; Vicksburg fell,
and from that moment there was not
Confederate general who did not
know his cause had failed.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

In President Mckinley, the people
have man OF high character, unsul-
lied reputation, answering patriotism
and II stronger candidate than he was
in 1896; because his remarkable ex-
perience has strengthened and broad
ened him and better equipped him for
executive duties. In Governor Roose-
welt, the people have representative
of the stalwart Americanism OF the
day, and a man as closely identified
with the policy of expansion as is the
president himself. They make strong
team.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

When you spend your money you
always try to spend it where it will
bring you the greatest amount Of val
ue in return, it matters not whether
you are buying pleasure or merchan-
disc. so it should be with your CIV
ing, you should know something OF
the object to which you give, OF how
your money is to be used after you
have given it. and what it will accom-
plish after you have given it, and
wherever it will accomplish the most
good it should be given.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
Coming Events.

Convention of eastern div sion OF the Oregon
state Teachers iss, iation. Baker City,
Industrial Exposition Spokane. October 1900.
washington State tess Association--New
Whatcom and Bai iavcii. July %, 26 and "a.
State c inventions. ~
Idaho democratic, silver republican and pop
ullst state nominating conventions. Poca-
Idaho State dominating Convention, Boise,
July17
National, State and County general election,
Washington State Bankers association. Ia
o,S coma Jq N.Y., l2, / + o,,so..uo ,o.,
ina, September .. f-t
Oregon NJ, +. conference. Ashland, September
Idaho NJ. E. conference, Baker City, August
Montana NJ. f. conference, Helena, August s..
Montana State Press association, Livingston.
North Montana Mission NJ. e. conference, Nci-
hart, August 2.
Political miscellaneous.
Idaho democratic, silver republican and popu-
list state nominating conventions, Poca-
Stevens county democratic convention, Col
Stevens county populist convention, Colville,
State elections: Alabama, August 6; Arkansas
September 81; Georgia, October 3; Maine,
September 10 North Carolina, August q;
Vermont, September4.
Meeting OF Washington state committees of
the democratic, populist and silver repub-
lican forces, Seattle July H.
Garfield county republican convention, Pom
eroy, September Is.
AT OPERA HOUSE.
March 30, 1901, The Village Parson.
Oct. Is, 1900, Beach and Bowers Minstrels.
Nov. 10, 1900 Breezy Time.
Beach & Bowers White Minstrels, Sep 10, 1900.
The Girl from Chilli, Oct. 4, 1900.
Maloneys Wedding, Jany 9. 1901.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS
New Years4Jan,
Lincoln's BirtlIday-Feb. II.
WashingtOn's Birthday--Feb. %.
Decoration Day-May 80.
Independence Day-July 81.
Labor Day-First Monday in September
Thanksgiving-Fixedb by proclamation.
Christmas-Dec. %.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
United States Land Office.


Spokane Fails, WASH, June u, 1900
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Mike Thiel, contestant,
aginst Homestead Entry No. 1861, made April
Goth, 1898, for the northeast quarter section IL,
township 20 north, range 80, Z. w. NJ by Albert
Sobolfk, eontestee, in which II Is alleged that
Albert Sobolik has been dead for more than six
months, and that his heir has not cultivated
or caused to be cultivated any portion OF said
land since the death of said entryman; that
said Albert Soholik was single man; that his
father, Wenzel Sobolik, resides at Conway,
North Dakota, and that said abandonment
was not due to the entryman being employed
in the military or naval service Of the United
states during the time of war; said parties are
evidence touching said allegation at 10 . clock
a. m, on August1 1900, before the Register
AND Receiver ~ the United States Land Office
in Spokane Falls, Washington.
The said contestant having in a proper affi-
davit, filed June II, 1900 set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made. 1t is hereby
ordered and directed thet such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
No. WILLIAM II. LuDDEN Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
Irpftas ~ an
Walla walia Wash Innas sonn

Walla walia, Wash. June 4, 1900.
A suficient contest affidavit having been
Med in this office by George Reams, contestant
against Timber Culture entry No. s4i5, made
May 18th, 1889, for the northeast quarter sec
ton 80, township l6 north, range BE. W. NJ.
by Carlton 8. Blodgett, contested, in which il
atieged that Carlton s. Blodgett has wholly
apandoned said tract; that the claimant has
Jailed % pillow or cultivate or plant ten acres an
s "a tract q any time, or any portion thereof
70 be cultivated or planted by any person, said
parties are hereby notified to appear. respond
and onef evidence touching said allegation al
~ O'Clock =. m. July q 1900, before r. r. French.
y commissioner for the distrtct OF Wash
ington. At Ritsyilie. Adsms county. WashiIss.
ton, and that final hesripg viii 6e held AZ "a
o'clock = M, an July q, 1870. before the Regis
Yer and Receiver At the United Statas land
once IN walia wslla. Washington.
Inc said contestant having, In q proper an
davtt, filed June 4th. 1900, set forth facts when
show that after due diligence personal service
o. TINS notice can not be made, Il is hereby
oraered and directed that such notice be giyer
by due and proper publication. = =,
80 JOHN NJ. HILL, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

1t is an excellent thing that we arc
OH friendly terms with Russia and
that the relations of all the powers to
one another are such, by reason OF the
Chinese situation, that each Is ready
to extend to the others all desired
courtesy and assistance. This will
probably enable us to send the Oregon
to the Russian dock at Port Arthur,
and save the magnificent battleship
from the total loss that would be her
fate If she had to DO taken to an
American naval station in her Grip
pied condition.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wa


A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Augusta Slater contes-
tant, against Homestead entry No. 10S7I made
August 20, 1898. for the Southeast quarter sec.
ton %, township 20 north, range SO, u, ". NJ.
by Harry G. Miller, contestee. In which Il Is
alleged that said Harry c Miller has abandoned
said land and has not been on said land for
q period Of more than six consecutive months
prior TO the commencement Of this contest;
that he has failed to make any Improvements
on said land other than to build small
cabin; that more than two years have elapsed
since. he entered said land and at no time
has he made his home on said land nor
lived thereon, and he has not been en-
ployed in the military or naval service OF
the United States during said period OF time.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear, res
pond and offer evidence touching said allga-
tlonat 10 o'clock a. M, on July 20, 1900 before
the Register and Receiver at the United States
land otiiee in Spokane Falls Washington.
The said contestant having in = proper aft
dayit. filed June q, 1900, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service
Of this notice can not be made, II is hereby orr
dered and directed that such notice DC given
by due and proper publication.
WILLIAM H. LUppEN. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
Republican Ticket.
NATIONAL

.-t. NATIONAL.
President-WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Vice observation-disclosures ROOSEVELT
STATE,
Representative 14th district-J. j. MERRIAM
COUNTY.
Clerk-E. D. gibson .'
Auditor-GEo. A. KENNEDY
Sheriff-H. 4. HILL
Treasurer-M. W. STAIR
Prosecuting Att0rney-W. W. TENT
Assessor L. EDWARDS
Surveyor-T. W.HAUscHILD
superintendent Of Schools-L. c. VAN PArTEN
Coroner--H. Z. GRIrMAN
Commissioner Second district-G. H. KANzLER
Commissioner Third district-J NJ. BArTEN
PRECINCT.
Ritzville-Justices of the Peace-S. 8. ScHEUERLE
and #. 7. FRENCH, Constable--JJ. KOCH
Enthusiastically. H. MERRILL, Constable
JOHN DIRsTINE
Fletcher-Justice, H. d. MORGAN. Constable
W l.. MUSTARD
Cow Creek-Justice--J. o. MILAN, Constable
JOHN GRAY
Observation-Disclosures DEvENIsH Con-
stable JOHN MCELROY
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

The people elect men to congress to
frame and enact laws. The two great
dominant parties express their wishes
as to legislation that is desired, leaving
to congress the planning OF the
methods. That was the case the other
day at Philadelphia with reference to
the need of shipping legislation.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
United States Land once

Spokane Falls, WASH, June 6, 1900
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this Office by Ernst Deking, contestant
against Timber Culture No. 1902, made May %
ship 10 north, range IS, K, W. M, by William r.
Edwards. CONTESTED, in which 1t is alleged that
William +. Edwards has wholly abandoned
said tract that the claimant has failed to pillow
or cultivate ten acres OF said tract since the
year 1896; that the claimant failed to plant ten
acres on said tract to trees, seeds cuttings Mt
any time, said parties are hereby mott fled to
appear. respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock D. M. OF July 26.
1900, before the Register and Receiver at the
Washington. M
The said contestant having IN a proper AFT
davit filed June G, 1900, set forth facts WI
show that after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made IL is hereby or.
tiefed aud directed that such notice be given by
) - publication.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
The Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel
Troubles, --

81 have been in the drug business
for twenty years and have sold most
all OF the proprietary medicines of any
note. Among the entire list have
never found anything to equal Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, for all stomach and bowel
troubles" says o. W. Wakefield of
Columbus, Ga. "This remedy cured
two severe cases of cholera morbus in
my family and ! have recommended
and sold hundreds OF bottles of it to my
customers to their entire satisfaction.
1t affords "a quick and sure cure in a
pleasant FORM" For sale by Rosenoff
& Co,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

See that your overalis read "Sny-
der's Best" We have them all sizes
up to 81 waist in black and blue.
Call on us for your harvest goods in
groceries, gloves, overalls, jumpers, etc.
Prices the lowest.-Clodius and Won
Holt.
NOTICE.-A. E. Cooper, G. A. P.D.
G. R. /. & P. Ry., $50 Alder ST., Port
land, Ore, advises me, that his COM
pany will run four specially cheap ex-
cursions TO the east leaving Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo June %,
July IL and Goth and August 18th. He
will be pleased to answer any inquiries.
Geo. Sinclair, Postmaster.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
The people of the United States


have been slow in waking up to a real
ization OF the horrors which have been
perpetrated in China. The stories
which have come out have been so
fragmentary, SO incoherent and so
contradictory, that there is DISPOSE
ton to discredit them and to refuse to
believe that the foreign residents Of
Peking have really been massacred,
with revolving tortures, US the many
rumors from Chinese sources have
asserted. In Europe the same apathy
for time existed, but it appears now
that the people of the old countries
have come to realizing sense OF the
situation presented and that public
sentiment is becoming aroused on the
subject. The phlegmatic Germans
are bitterly enraged over the known
murder OF their minister at the court
OF China, and il the rumors OF whole
sale massacre prove true, the war
spirit of the country will wake. up as
it never has done since the march on
Paris. In England public opinion is
fast assuming the phase exhibited
when the news of the terrible outrages
accompanying the Indian mutiny
gradually became known. The Boef
war has ceased to occupy public atten-
ton, save as a factor in the situation
which renders Great Britain temper
arily crippled in its resources and I'M
able Immediately to respond to the
public demand for the embarking of a
military expedition to revenge the
innocent blood shed and to secure the
world against a repetition of the Pc
kin horrors: Public sentiment in
France is not SO pronounced, or rather
the political aspect OF the situation is
more considered there than the fearful
account which has rolled up, and
which must be paid in Chinese blood.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
Save Your Fruit,

Many OF the farmers tell us that
this is favorable fruit year, that the
trees are bearing heavily and so much
SO that in many instances they are
compelled to relieve the trees. They
say their plum and prune trees are
afflicted with an insect doing consid-
cradle damage. This insect or green
lice is called Plumaphus and can cas-
lily be rid Of. Secure spray pump at
hardware store and spraying solution
at Ritzville Drug Store. This solution
is perfectly harmless, will annihilate
the insect and allow trees to bear a
heavy crop of fruit. a.u
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
CONTEST NOTICE.
y United States Land oFic


walia wAlla. Wash, June a. ,aoo
"A sufficient. contest affidavit hayj NO bee,
Med In this Office by Charles Helm co y ~ 80,
against Timber Culture Entry No ysai mall
December %, 1880, for northeast qua ter sac,,s,
q, township Is north, range B5' y. " AZ S.,
Richard Whitaker, contestee, IT. which Z, ~ =;
eileged that Richard Whitaker has wbni,n
abandoned said tract; that tie Claimant ny
Jailed 70 cultivate or plant ter. acres az ,r aas
issus Snssbngs On said tract any lime
I&id naxtffE are hereby notified ~ a,,s.s
@pp4 ~ etsr evidence touching said ale,
q 9q ~ s =; N. on July q. lao, before
- On On, * his Office at RitzviIie.
- ~ nnat hearing will be held A.
* Ne139k 80 On August 10TH 1900. before
heceiyer At the United States
VQ444iWVfua Waila. Wash.
.erAtd ctSf mt having. In proper Aft.
sth poo set forth faets which
sdHlgence personal service
not be made, Il is hereby
tnst such notice be given
loasM HIst Rsyissss.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Culteu olHltS LNlIU UWIC
Spokane Falls. Wash. June II IQr

Spokane Falls. WASH, June IL, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before F. NJ. Light
Washington, at Harrington, Washington, on
August q, 1900 viz:
John q. hausman. who made Homestead an.
plication No 1919 for the southeast quarter Of
section ", in township 81, north OF range 81,
E. w. NJ.
He names. the following witnesses to prove
of said land, Wig:
Joseph NJ. Newland, Of Harrington, Washing
ton and Bernhard ReibrOck, Frederick Seigel
and Charles J. Schmidt of Ritzville, Wash.
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

Harvest hands are earning from So
to 50 day in Eastern Washington
and the demand exceeds the supply
Tacoma Ledger.
Yes, it exceeds the trcmulo of the
orchestra ON the closing scenes and
somewhat reminds us of hurricane
dancing rag-time in a tin shop.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

With an American garrison ut Ha-
waii i'll the West, and an American
regiment prepari ng to take transport
for China in the East, it won't require
much Of a stretch now for our drum
beat to be heard round the world.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

1t seems like paradox to say that
the worst evils of society are due to
the delinquency OF its better elements
but it is true. They are directly re-
sponsible for the conditions they de-
nounce and affect to deplore. Instead
OF blaming institutions they should
reproach themselves.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


n Unlteu StHtes Land Ufhee,
Walla Walla, WASH, May 2S, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that John Z. Sullivan
has filed notice OF mis- intention to make final
proof before f. p. French, u b. Commissioner
for the district of Washington, at his office in
July, 1900, on Timber Culture Application No.
1866, for the southeast quarter II section No. II,
township No. l6 north, range No. "a, Z. W. M. ,
Fletcher. Wash, Joseph C. Linn and Nicholas
SEWERS of Lind, Wash, and Frank 7. Hender OF
Pomeroy, Wash. &4f VI
JOHN NJ. HILL, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wash.

June q, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make final proof In support Of his claim and
that said proof will be made before +. p.
French. U. S. commissioner for the district of
Washington, at Ritzville, Wash, on August %,
HEINRICH sCHAFER
who made HID. entry No. 924 for the " 1. OF
section ~, township 20 north, range "a Z. WIN.
:, He names the following witnesses to prove
ms CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
Adam Weber, John Schaffer, Valentine Mil
Ter, George Wertumberger, all of Ritzyille.
WASH. WILLIAM II. LUDDEN, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

June IL, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settled has filed notice Of his intention
that said proof Will be made before II. p. French
U. s Commissioner for the District of Washing
ton, at Ritzville, Wash, on August o, 1900, viz:
FRED KisoN ~
who made Homestead Entry No lO942 for Lois
3, A and and southeast n northwest u section
6, township II north, range Sc, L. W. n.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz; :
Charley Mier, Fred Alhershardt, Hans Miller
and Harvey j. Downing, all of Ritzyille, Wash
WILLIAM H. LUDnEH. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wash

June H. 1900.
Notiee Is hereby given that the following
nh1ned settler has filed notice of intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim, and
tnat said proof will be made before +. +. French
y. >. commissioner for the District of Wash~
8, 1900, viz:
JOHN KEEHNER
VINO made Homestead Entry No. 1850 for the
range 81, E.-W.M ~ ''"''"'
he names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residence upon and cultiva ton
of said land, viz:
Christ kyriss, Luther womach, Allen J. wo-
mach and Hugh Rankin, all of Ritzyille, Wash,
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11
A Little Girls Idea.

"Boys is men that have not got as
big as their papa, and girls is young
women that will be young ladies
by and by. Man was made before
woman. When God looked at Adam
he said to himself: "Well, | guess /
can do better than that il l try again."
and then he made Eve. God liked
Eve so much better than he did Adam
that there has been more women
than men ever since. Boys are a
trouble; they are very wearing on
everything but soap. If ! could have
my way half the boys in tue world
would be little girls and the other
half would be dolls. My papa was so
nice to me that guess he must have
been a girl when he was little hoy.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

He who upon pretext of business,
or disgust, or Incidence keeps away
from the primary, the registration
Office, the convention and the polls is
the worst enemy OF good government t.
The duties must he performed, and if
good men don't bad men will.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-07-11

The Kansas City convention went
frantic over opposition to expansion
across the seas. But an hour later,
when a delegate from Hawaii said his
delegation had come 1000 miles to at
tend that convention loud cheer
want I'M