Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-10-09

tiSm. Much criticism and free adj
yertising has been given them en- ac.
count of their performances which
are in no way elevating and would
seem better calculated to play the
boards in a third class variety show
In Cheney the authorities promptly
lput an end to their rank proceedings.
Our town and its people are worthy
and deserving of higher class of ell
tertainment and fakes of this kind
I'should not have the encouragement
OF the press or patronage of our citi-
zens. One OF our popular around
town men after being hypnotizcd to
the queens taste was asked what the
sensations were that followed. He
said: II felt just as always do when
my wife makes up my mind"
1t begins to look as though the
town would soon be lighted with
electricity. Negotiations between
Mr.. c. o. Greene and the council have
been pending for some time. Last
evening at a special meeting called
by the mayor it was practically settled
that the franchise would be granted
and the general terms were agreed
upon. The promoters will order
machinery and begin the prelmina-
ries for installing "A fine plant as
early as possible.
Leven Hamblen and his nephew,
w. b. Hamblen OF Delight, were
among our welcome callers today.
The boys are preparing to dispose OF
their fine band OF horses and for that
purpose will hold public auction on
Monday. Nov. 4, 1901, which will be
continued until the last hoof is sold.
This will be a splendid opportunity
for those desiring to purchase choice
team of light or heavy draft horses of
any size, weight or solid color.
Rev. w. r. Cunningham and l.. C.
Van Patten, county school superin-
tendent, were in Yakima county last
week on land business. 1t is reported
that the latter gentleman in company
with several others Purchased eight
sections of wheat land lying twelve
miles east of Prosser in the Horse
heaven country.
G. l.. Mccoy, one of our efficient
marshals, is INDUCING in ten days
vacation after long run OF hard work
in the service OF the municipality.
While away he will visit Spokane and
Columbia counties among friends.
Before coming here he resided in Star
buck for six years.
Chas. Clark, proprietor of a fine
dog ranch near the Peyton game reser-
walton, was over from Lincoln coun-
ty yesterday. He is also engaged in
raising vegetables and brought to
market a fine load OF garden truck.
We acknowledge liberal donation
from the cargo.
During the week we we're shown
sample of grapes and pears grown on
the model farms OF our two we'll
known citizens, Jas. G.. Bennett and
Hon. d, Buchanan. Tho fruit was us
near perfection in size, quality and
favor as any we have ever seen any
where.
Rev. A. NJ. Allyn, general mission
AIRY for eastern Washington and north
ern Idaho, will preach in the Court |
House next Sunday morning at eleven
O'Clock, and after preaching will or
ganize the First Baptist Church OF
Ritzville. All are cordially invited.
The grading on Second street con-
sisting of rock ballast covered with
gravel, trimmed up with cinders and
dirt, is being extended on east from E |
to G street in front of the -four mill. |
When finished we will have one OF the !
finest throughfai os il the state.
Rev. A. f. Gilman, pastor OF the
German Lutheran church, holds SER
vices ut Lind twice month. The |
members of that religious denomina-
ton will build temple OF worship |
at that place in the near future.
Conard A. KLEIN, one OF the Ger
man boys raised in Adams county,
who by his enterprising industry owns
and operates large farm few miles
west OF town, is hauling his big crop |
OF wheat TO town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. NJ. Comparet re-
turned from Portland Friday where |
the gentleman was called on business |
connected with the King Mercantile
Conf any OF which he is the manager.
w. j. Bennington was down to his
ranch Monday which he is stocking
up preparatory to farming on a large
scale next year. He now agitates |