Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1900-11-21
LOCAL TOPICS

Robert Potts, reputable citizen Of
this county, was convicted OF fe ncing
in government land by jury in the
United States court at Spokane yes
terday. The jury only remained out
few minutes after receiving their in
structions before arriving at an agree
ment. Mr.. Potts was one of four far
mers who live near Sprague and who
were charged with the offense. Potts
case was to be largely in the nature of
test affair and it is expected the other
three men will plead guilty to save
costs and secure as light sentences
as possible. The men are large own
ers Of stock and in building their fen
ces it is alleged they included some
odd tracts of government land. The
other men who are held under similar
charges are Stephen Devenish, ]. H.
McElroy and Sam McFadden, all
pioneer stockraisers of excellent stand
ing in this section of Eastern Wash
ington.
BY not issuing until Friday we are
enabled to publish the result of the
nominating convention for city Off
GERS held last night at the court house.
The action of the mass meeting is
practically an endorsement of the past
course of the council which is a pleas
ant satisfaction to all. That the pres
ent officials have moved wisely and
conscientiously and have accomplish
ed ends only acquired by true and
faithful servants, stands unquestioned.
All the present officers were renomi-
mated except Mr.. Gritman who decliu-
ed on account of his business which
closely occupies all his time. Mr..
Cunningham, Jr., was former men,
Der OF the council and his previous
good service has been favorably re-
membered.
J. NJ. Comparet left Saturday for
Hot Springs in response to telegram
that Mr.. f. E. Uptegl owe was lying
dangerously i'll at that point. The
gentleman recently formed partner
ship with Z. l.. Thompson and opened
general merchandise store at Scott
where the firm is now said to be do
ing good business. Mr.. Thompson
was in the city Sunday. but knew
nothing further than the information
conveyed in the dispatch. Later: Mr..
Comparet returned this morning
bringing Mr.. Uptegrove through on
his way to the Deaconess Home at
Spokane. Rheumatism in severe
form is the affiiction.
A. S. Kelsey, chairman of the board
of county commissioners, came up on
the east bound passenger Monday
evening. Expressions of regret are
frequently heard that the legal limit
OF time requires Mr.. Kelsey to retire,
as his satisfactory service and long
experience eminently qualify him for
membership on the board OF our coun-
ty fathers. A cool conservative man,
with fine discerning judgment backed
up with an unusual amount OF moral
courage, will soon be keenly missed
from the councils OF our county affairs.
w. j. Bennington, an esteemed Cit
izen OF this county, who recently sold
out his large land holdings south OF
Lind has embarked in the real estate
and loan business in this city and
opened an Office in the Weber build
, ing. The gentleman bears reputa-
ton OF integrity where lie is known
and will doubtless do a good business
as we feel there is room for all fair
minded men who are willing to do as
they would like to be done by.
Our little city has taken stride
forward in the way OF lighting up the
town and has placed an order for 13
large and powerful street lights. This
is splendid and commendable move
ON the part of the city council. Some
OF our hustling, public spirited citi-
zens have maintained lamps at theil
own expense which have been Of
some considerable benefit and accomo.
dation to the public.
A primary election will be held
Thursday night, Nov. %, 1900, at the
court house at 1880 p. m. for the nom
ination OF city officers to be elected
December 4. The law provides that
such primary election shall be held al
least ten days prior to the date Of ths
election and it appears to us that it i
high time for the aspirants to office tx
'spruce up" and make themselves
known. Read the call in another
column.
Daniel w. Zent, attorney.at-law
has located at our sister town Spragu,