Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-10-10

Pl.ZO per ACRE tuTtsueu Oh Dusuets pei
acre therefrom. Where else under
the sun can this be done.
Several fines imposed on disorderly
persons the past week has added some
to the city's finances, while few re-
pentants are paying for their amuse-
ment by doing duty under the sur
Vigilance of the town marshal.
Geo. w. Bassett OF Washtucna, ex-
commissioner of Adams county, and
manager OF the Pacific Coast Elevator
Co. at that point, was sojourner in
the city Friday night. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Bassett.
J. j. Joyce has opened upa plumber
shop in the Blackmer building and is
ready to attend to all work in his line.
He has on hand a good stock OF ma
terial and water pipes will be prompt
ly and carefully attended to.
E. E. Uptegrove and Harry York of
the Uptegrove & Gaskill threshing
outfit, were in town Sunday evening.
The crew is now working in the vicini-
ty Of Hatton and expect to wind up
the last of the week.
F. G. Johnson and Ed M. Bovee
captured two thieves at Euphrata,
who stole a pair OF horses and saddles
at Lind Sunday night. They plead
guilty and will be sentenced by Judge
Neal tomorrow.
Andrew Schrag and Frederick Sny-
der on Saturday declared their inten-
ton OF becoming citizens OF the Unit
ed States. Final papers were issued
to Wilhelm Hermann.
An effort is being made by the young
men OF the city to organize a Club, in
which event the second floor OF Mrs.
Hallin's millinery store will be occu-
pied as quarters.
An encouraging sign for autumn is
the increased activity locally Of the
real estate market. The record of
transfers of late shows an unusually
healthy condition.
A dance will be given in Lind opera
house Nov. 2, 1900. Supper will be
given at Arata's Hotel. Good music.
Everybody should be present and en-
joy good time.
Mrs. w. L. Olmstead has been elect
ed president of the Woman's Unity
Club to fill the vacancy caused by the
removal of Mrs. c. H. Knapp from
the city.
Now that the band is practicing
regularly and great interest is being
displayed by the members, let the
town people give them hearty support.
Hon. ]. Ii. Todd OF Tacoma, is bill
ed to address the people OF Lind from
a democratic standpoint next Tues
day, October the 10Th.
The Ritzville BARRIERS seem to be
enjoying their share of prosperity.
Two young artists are now employed
at each of the shops.
When few cases OF hockey are re-
ported we shall know that the school
children have settled down to the
terms work.
License to we'd was issued to Jacob
Wolsbcrn OF Odessa and Miss Kathrene
Wolsborn of Ritzville, on Monday,
the 9Th.
"Under Sealed Orders" was played
to light but very appreciative aud
fence at the opera house last Friday
evening.
Hans Thomson, the general mer-
chandise dealer, was among the crowds
at the exposition the first Of the week.
]. A. Lamb and wife of Pleasant
Ridge, were in attendance at the Elk
position the first Of the week.
S. M. Hair was observed among
those who took the passenger for the
Spokane exposition this week.
DIR. and Mrs. f. r. Burroughs leave
| in the morning for few days at the
Spokane Exposition.
NJ. o. Peterson was in the city Sat
urday disposing of portion OF this
years crop OF wheat.
| Mrs John Meehan who was serious.
lily injured in runaway circus day, is
slowly recovering.
7. J. Garvey has been awarded the
contract to paint the new school
house at Lind.
d. Won Holt, the merchant, return.
led Monday after three months absence
in Germany.
/ We would call attention to the new
announcement Of Hans Thomson il
this issue.
L. F.. Miller and wife returned thil