Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-09

LOCAL TOPICS
take pleasure in calling The at

II Hon. d. Buchanan which imparts
valuable information as to the rain
fall in Adams county during the past
decade. As it is in q tabulated and
comprehensive form we would suggest
that ii be preserved as much rs posi-
bic for future reference rs the time
will come when many may desire a
copy of it. After the lapse of few
years it will be better appreciated than
now. As Mr.. Buchanan has taken
the trouble all these years to gather
figures that no ono else thought
worth while, We chcerfully publish the
same that it may stand of record
among his many other acts for the
public welfare.
Atty. M. o. Reed, one of the legal
lights OF Coliax, says the Spokesman
Review in Colfax communication
OF the 26th ult., has been suspended
from the bar for the term OF one year
for unprofessional conduct and con-
tempt of court. Judge Orange Jacobs
of King county was the presiding
judge, and Judge VIM. Mcdonald
of Colfax was the complaining wit
ness. The case will be carried to the
supreme court. Mr. Reed will be re-
membered by Adams county people
as the attorney who so ably defended
A. J. Symes, the slayer OF L. A. Conlee
in 1895.
Hon. R. G. Newland of Lind, pio-
neer of Washington, was a Saturday
visitor. The gentleman has held
many positions OF trust and response
bility in his life and among other
honors was speaker OF the house Of
representatives in our territorial leg
islature of 1877. Through his efforts
Columbia county was formed while he
was member. His weather beaten
face shows that he is man OF exper.
fence and determination for what he
believes to be right and the hand that
he has taken in public affairs of our
commonwealth has always been for
the best interests OF our people.
The board OF county commissioners
met Monday morning and is now bus
lily engaged in closing up county al
fairs for the incoming officers. The
county fathers for the ensuing two
years will be VIM. G. Griffith hold
over member-Jacob Schoesslcr and
A. j. Clever, elected last November.
The former is a republican; the latter
are populists elected on the demo-
cratic ticket. All are good business
men and their course will doubtless
prove satisfa Glory to the taxpayers.
A German Congregational church
costing $4,000 will he built on the site
where the present temple OF worship
stands. The building will be SO 60
besides some additions. The steeple
and tower will be not less than 70 feet
in height. Only the best materials OF
all kinds will go into the structure.
Costly colored glass for the openings
and furnishings appropriate, and hot
air will warm the building.
School commenced Monday after a
vacation of two weeks. The rest was
needed by both teachers and pupils
and renewed energy will result from
the rccuperation. Those in the
higher branches are anxious to com.
plete the work OF their respective
grades for the year and hard work is
necessary to stand creditable exami.
nation at the close.
James Smith of Delight. accompan-
led by Lawrence H., a son, prominent
farmers OF the Sandhill country, were
in Saturday. Mr.. Smith is in his 73d
year and is strong man yet enjoying
the best OF health. Himself and two
twin sons reside upon and farm q
section of fine land there AMI arc
practically independent. We ack.
nowledge pleasant call.
s. NJ. Hair starts tomorrow with
his teams and outfit for Deer park,
Stevens county, where he has n big
logging contract which will occupy
his time for the winter. Mrs. Hair is
stopping temporarily in Spragut
where the boys are attending school.
All will return in the early spring.
A. Fillmore Linn has leased hi
farm on the Flat to Mr. Elgecom |
sold his personal property and on
Monday last accompanied by his wife
left for Eugene, Lane county, Webfoo
Oregon, where he will reside for some
time in future. He is studying TO
the ministry.
A marriage license was issued Tues
day to Garrett w. Lavender and Ada
M. Baird, both OF Griffith. The wed
ding occurs today at the Methods
parsonage, Rev. L. Ii. Fertig, per