Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-30
A we'll attended meeting of the

Leens acting as hostess. The study OF
English influence upon America was
continued. An exceptionally fine
paper on "Why English is the Ian
guage of America" was prepared and
read by Mrs. Metz. Mrs. G. A. Ken
nedy also read an interesting paper
relating to the introduction of the
Negro into America. Several musical
numbers and quotations and anec-
dotes regarding England's late Queen
completed the work of a pleasant and
profitable afternoon. At the next
meeting which occurs on February
IA, the ladies of the club will enter
tain a number of lady friends with a
Colonial tea. The president and COM
mittee in charge urge q prompt at
tendance as an extensive program has
been arranged and it is the wish of all
not to hdrry either the business or
pleasure OF the afternoon.
Hereafter the Manhattan Club will
hold its business meetings every Fri
day night at $50 sharp, and all mem
bers are earnestly requested to be
present at these meetings especially.
The roll Of membership is 50 and
is made up of the brain and muscle of
the community. The organization is
in healthy condition financially and
otherwise and the creditable enter
prise should meet with the encourage
ment OF all our business men. Our
young men, who as class, are above
the average found in towns OF this
size, are striving to preserve and build
up their character, and their COM
mendable effort should receive our
hearty cooperation and support by
lending helping hand in friendly
endorsement and assisting to guide
its business affairs along sale chan
nels. Conservative business men,
therefore, should be in evidence in its
councils until the project has passed
beyond the experimental stage, thus
guaranteeing permanent, respecta-
BILE and elevating place OF resort which
will merit the approval OF the public.
The good that may come therefrom
cannot be estimated, if conducted
along proper lines. The habits, as it
were, are now being formed. Let us,
with view for the welfare Of the boys,
who will by and by take our places,
see to it that the club starts right and
its chances for attaining the objects
primarily intended will be fully real
lied. By mingling together under
proper influences men become better,
and the Manhattan will be found to
be eosy corner where pleasant
hour can be spent in enjoyment and
invigorating rest from the busy cares
of life.
The 20th century will have "a leap
years, the greatest number possible.
February will have five Sundays three
times-1920, 1913 and 1876. The
earliest possible date on which Easter
can occur is March %. The last time
it occurred on that date was 1878.
The earliest date on which it will &C.
cur in the coming century is March
90, 1918. The latest date that Easter
can occur is April %. This will occur
but once in tina comiHs century on
that date-1943. The middle day OF
the century will be jan l, 1851. There
will be $50 eclipses during the coming
century.
The Centennial Mill Company OF
Spokane have closed deal for the OFT
Bros Touring mill on $50, 900 basis,
OFT Bros. retaining one-fourth inter-
est in the concern. The plant will be
increased to 700 barrels per day, ware
houses and elevators will be erected
and storage for 5000 bushels will be
among the aocessions. The company
will re-incorporate with 100000 paid
up capital. The new combination is
strong one and the enterprise will
greatly advance the general interests
of Ritzville in particular and Adams
county in general.
Following is statement OF business
transacted at our postoffice during the
year 1900,
Number OF Money Orders issued from
Jan l, 1900 to Jan. l, 1901 ............... $3.50
naiuation ''.....'' ...''.'....'.....'$i3 ,3yo Al
| Fees. INSTRUMENTATION. 220 rs
Money Orders paid from Jan /, 1900 to
Jan. 1, 1901 ................ 49,. sI0,03l rs
Receipts from Jan. l. to Mich. 81, 1900 $40 IA
F" Apl l. to June 3d. 1900 40 Oi
July l, to Sept 81, 1900 us AZ
| Oct1, to Dec. 81, 1900 9l3 So
| iotdi. s..'s'......''.. 90 ioS IL
Noah B. McKy OF Sprague, who has
many acquaintance and friends here,
was a welcome caller Saturday.