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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
THE HEART OF THE WHEAT BELT

Adams county, with an cquah,c
climate, is in the heart Of the great
wheat belt OF the central eastern part
of the state, and is adjacent to
Spokane. 1t WAS formed from Whit
man county in 1884. Abundant
grasses along the creeks and rivers
bordering three sides Of the county,
make stock farming profitable III
dustry. Area, l,G9G square milos-54
townships. The main line OF the
Northern Pacific railway syste m
traverses the county from the north
east to the southwest, and the O. Il. &
N. skirts the southern part. The
surface is q rolling, or slightly UNI
dulating prairie, with II rich, level
plain in the center. Cow creek is the
principal stream. Crab creek runs
through the northeastern part, and
the Palouse river forms the southern
boundary line. The total acreage Of
Adams county is $4,000.
Traces and strong indications OF
subterranean water courses furnis h
encouragement for arte>ian well dig
ging. The uplands are well adapted
to all sorts of grain and vegetables.
and nearly all kinds Of fruits. Ritz
Vile is the chief town-always has
been and always will be. Her census
in June, 1900, as returned by the
government enumerator, was 7Gl
Today she has 1900 souls within her
corporate limits. Some might think
we are having the boomiest kind of Il
boom; but no, only steady, substan-
tial growth, which is buil,ling simply
upon the merits of the town.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
SUMMONS.


In the Superior court OF Washington for
Adams county.
Matte E. Lambert, Plaintiff, VS.. J. p. Lam
bert, Defendant. ',t
State a,,, Of W n ,1s,h s.:
To the above named J. r. Lambert, Dei9n-
dant:--
You are hereby summoned and required TO
appear within sixty days from md after the
dale OF first Publication of this notire. towit:
within sixty days from the I'd day Of October,
a. d., 1911, answer the complaint of plaintiff
and serve copy of your answer upon The per-
sons whose name is subscribed hereto, to-wit:
upon W W. Zcnt, Attorney for plaintiff, ut his
office in Ritzyille, Adams county, Washington,
and defend the above entitled action in The
court aforesaid aud in ease OF your failure SO
10 do Indignant will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint, II
copy Of which has been filed with the eleik Of
So id court
The object OF the above action Is to obtain
an absolute decree Of divorce from said dpIen-
dant u ron the ground that said defendant has
for fonr years last past lived separate and
apart from plhntiff and has during all OF said
tiue failed and neglected to make any proper
or suitable provision for the support and
maintenance OF plaintiff, for her costs and
disbursements. W. w. TENT.
L. q. address, Attorney fOr Plaintiff.
Rit2ville. Adams county. Washington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

A wealthy business man who runs
q farm for pleasure, but on business
principles, refused to buy corn reaper
that left long stubble. The Maine
Farmer explains that ON well-growp
corn the reaper that leaves six inches
OF stalk standing wastes at least IL ton
ofvaluable fodder to the acre, one
tenth of the crop. Besides this illumi-
native we place the brief but pointed
speech of Mr.. Schwab made when he
assumed the presi 1ency of the United
States Steel Company: "There must
be q constant effnrt.to look after little
things" That is business, whether
Il man controls billion dollar corpo-
ration or Il ten-acre farm.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

The books for registering voters of Ritzville
precinct No. ?, Adams county, Washington,
embracing the town OF Ritzville) are open at
The office of the city CLERK OH the second floor
OF the First National bank building, on corner
OF Second and streets. The registration
books close 10 days before city election The
municipal election is held on the first Tuesday
i'll December of each year. The poll book for
the registration OF voters are opened on the
first Monday in January of each year. in the
Office of the city CLERK. Many persons make
the mistake of suppOsing they can register any
time, provided they will have been residents
long enough on election day. Every voter
must have lived II months and 20 days IN the
state, 30 days in the county, and 20 days il the
precinct before he can register. Every voter
Is required TO register once each year This
entities him to vote at all elections.
Notice is hereby given to the voters of Ritz
vile precinct No. 2, that the registration poll
books OF said precinct Will close on Noyenb Der
y, 1901, att p. M, for the purpose of holding
the annual municipal election on Deem Der
3, 1901.
L. d. GIIsoN City Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
CONTEST NOTICE.
UNITED STATES LASD OFFICE.
WAlla MAllA. Wish. Ot.In her LIZ lAnl

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, !
Walla Walla, Wash, October 49, 1901 I
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Oscar l.. Buid, contest
ant against timber culture entry No 1914,
made July ., 1892 for the southeast quarter
lsel4) OF section II, township -, range ii h.,
by May G. Whittle. contestee in which it is
alleged that said May c. Whirtle has wholly
abandoned said claim; that she has failed to
piow or to cultivate any part OF the land. or
cause the same to be plowcd or cultivated /:
that she has failed to fence the whole or any
part OF said tract; tina. she has failed to plant
any trees tree-seeds or cuttings upon said
tract, and that these failures continue to tho
date OF saidrontest affidavit said parties are
hereby notified IT, appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation ut ~ O'Clock
y. m. on December 2, 1Jj. before Alice G.
French, United States commissioner at Ritz
vile, and that .inal hearing will be held at
10 o'clock n, M on December .. 1901 before the
register AMI receiver ut tie Uniiel States
land Office in Wnl!a WallA, Washington.
The said contestant having, in proper
affidavit, filed October Ii, lynl, set fJrth facts
which show that after dIc diligence personal
service of this notice can not be mace it l.,
hereby ordered and directed III 1t such notice
he given by due and proper publication.
JOHN II. HILL, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
CONTEST NOTICE.
United StMtes Land Office,


Walla Walla, Wash, October u, 1901
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
flied in this Office by Thomas Sturks OF Fletcher,
Wash, contestant, against timber eulture
entry No 1915, made Dec. ), 1870, for the w
nor range IL NJ By ebe ,qTBns5ip ha 80
sett, Contcstee, in which it is alleged that the
said Gilbert y. o. Bassett has wholly abandoned
said tract. That he has failed to plant any
trees, tree seeds or cuttings thereon at any
time, that no trees are now growing unon said
tract. Said parties are hereby notified to an
pear, respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation ut 10 O'Clock Il. m. on Nov. y,
1901, before Alice c, French U. S. Commits sion
er Ut Ritzvillc, Wash, and that final hearing
will be held at 10 O'Clock u. IN. on Dec s. 1907
before the register and receiver at the United
States land Office in Nalla Whlla, Washington
The said contestant having in IL proper nti-
davit, filed October s, 1901, set forth fncts
which show that after due diligence personal
service OF this notice can not be maic, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
JOHN NJ. HILL. Register,
THOMAS MosGIoyE, Receiver
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
LABOR OMNIA NINCIT.

QlTZVILLE is the capital of Adams county,
IL has Il population of 1900 and is situated
stxty-five miles southwest of the beautiful city
of Spokane. on the main line of the Northern
Pacific railway. Wheat raising and the man
nfacture of flour are the chief industries
Greatest wheat receiving station in the world.
Trade centre for agricultural and grazing sec
ton. FIGURING mills, waterworks and SPLEEN
lid public schools. Express, telegraph and
long distance telephone systems. Elevation
above sea level 1920 feet.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of mis- intention
TO make inHi proof IN support OF his claimant
that raid proof will be made before Alice e.
French. U. 5. Commissioner for the district
OF Wash, at Ritzv!llc, Wash, on December
:, 1901, VIZ:
ALBERT +. DEMIS,
who made Homestead entry Number 1921
ior The e1a nell and ca sea s9c 20, Up II IL IS,
e. ", NJ.
lie names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of sad lunt,. viz:
Benjiman Snyder, Clark Fifeld,r Carl Rogers
and James S. Rogers, all Of Bemis, Wash.
WILLIAM ii LuDDEN.
Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE EoK ruHLlcArION.
LAND OFFICE AT sPoKANE FALLS. WASH,
October 10, 1901.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final communication proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof viii he made
of the Superior Colrt fpr Adams County,
Washington, at KilZville, Wash. on December
II, 1907, viz; jacob H. Kingsley. who nude
homestead entry No. ll.06, for the SWl4 OF
Section 10, TIP II ~, X. 10 L. ". NJ.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon ans, cultivation
of said land, viz: hHIles NJ. KingSler. OF
Ritzville, WASH; Bert Linn, of Pahn, Wash
Arthur Hunt, OF Bemis, Wash; sherman
Montgomery, kiizvile Wash.
WILLIAM IL. LUDDEN Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

The spirit OF the man colors his
Judgment of the world, and the peo-
pie with whom he is brought in con-
tact, the bulldozer, for instance, always
imagines somebody is trying to bull
doze him; the man who always tries
to run everything he has any thing to
do with always imagines that polite
invitation to attend to his own bust
ness is an insult. The man who never
respects other peoples rights, is always
alarmed lest some one is going to in
wade his rights. The man who breathes
dire threats against another about
"doing him up" etc, for some fancied
wrong is mostly fool, and always a
tyrant if he has any power. The man
who imagines that threats and bull
doing will brighten another into do
ing what he wishes him to do, whether
it is right or not, is generally coward
who can be frightened by threats and
bulldozing himself. And go you can
go ON to the end OF the chapter.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

h'hu OHicc Ut oPoA"ne rhiIs, WASH,
October %, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of her intention
to make final Communication proof in support
of her claim, and that said proof will be made
before John &. Staser, county clerk and clerk
of the superior court of Adams county, Wash
ington at Ritzville, Washingto on. on Dee. II,
1901, viz:
HALCYON STARR.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1882 for the
SWl4 of section * in twp. 20 north, range 81,
L. W. NJ.
Lhe names as witnesses to prove her continu-
Gus residence upon and cultivation OF said
land, viz;
J. G. Gillett. L. II. Starr, L. NJ. Starr, Walter
Mercer, all of Ritzville, Wash.
WILLIAM III. LUDDEN, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

When rich man dies, the press in
forms the public that his wife is bear
ing up well; that she may collapse,
however, and the worst is feared, etc
This is given out in physicians bull
letin, says the Reardan Gazette. II
is intended to be kind, but the heroine
who really bears up we'll is the widow
with three or four children to support
There is Il grief with a hungry side tc
it, but the public is rarely asked to
have thrills OF anxiety about her case
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE FOR pUptIcATfoy.

Land Oliicc at Spokane Falls, Wash
October &, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has liled notice of his Intention
to make final Communication proof in support OF
his claim and that said proof will be made
before John G.. Staser, county clerk aud clerk
of the superior court of Adams county, at Ritz
vile, Wash, on December ,, 1901, viz:
CHARLES DEMPSEY,
who made Homestead entry No. 1888 for the
S w u sec. 8, township II, N range 36. 4, W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Cecil Linn and VI. S. Hair of Ritzvillc, Wash.
and Harmon Wyrick and William Leonard, OF
Bemis, Wash
WILLIAM IT, LUDDEN Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATIONS.
LAND OFFICE AT SroKANE FALLS. WAsr
October lgtl 1Oui

I-H.ND VFTINF II NUN NE FAITN, " FEII.,
October 18th, 1901. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
aud that said proof will be made before a lice
District OF Washington at Ritzviila, Wash on
December Ii, 1891, viz: Christian Rierinnnn
who made homestead entry No. lO,0Sl for the
NW5l of Settion =, Up. II N, Range 80,
l.. ". NJ.
lie names the following witnesses % Prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF. said land, viz: Carl K9yplin, Deitrick
Stoeckman, John Dogge. Conrad Bower all OF
Ritzville.
WILLIAM IL. HIDDEN Rcpister
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons knowing themselves to be in
debted to r. Shepley ~ Son. grocers. are hereby
respectfully requeste to call and nuke i'm
mediate settlement change of firm Will
occur Sow |, 1901, when the books must be
balanced ami all accounts closed by settle
nent. Dated ut Ritzvlie, Wash this ID day
of October 1901. +. SHEpi.EY e. Son.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

Five full years of experience since
the subject OF free coinage of silver
was opened for debate have annihilated
every argument, overthrown every
position, denied every prophecy Of
Bryan and his followers. These same
years have approved every statement,
indicated every principle asserted by
the Republican party.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

This government should employ
some man possessing the brave char
acteristics Of Funston to settle our
little matter with the Bulgarian brig
ands. Miss Stone and the outrageous
ransom would thus both be saved in
short order. Either the amount de-
manded should be promptly paid or
iorcible effort made to rescue our
missionary from her perilous position
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
:
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wash.

October 21th 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before John G. Staser, county clerk and clerk
OF the Superior Court, tor Adams county,
Wash, at Ritzville, Wash, on Jan. 6, 1902, viz:
ERNST W. NAUDITT,
who made homestead entry No. 1915, for the
s SN Of sW " SEA Of S;wA, NE1t Of sW14, ana
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Julius Kruger, Charles Wellsandt, Jacob
Bastron, John Helmbigner, all Of Kitzvile
Wash
WILLIAM Ii. LUDDEN. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

Every now and then we hcar talk
or rumor of some new enterprises soon
to be started in Ritzrile. The past
years addition to our population and
new concerns demonstrates that rapid
and material advancement is the
order OF things. 1t has became known
that the town is we'll adapted to the
support Of any legitimate business
and the many small concerns That
have started with short capital and
by practiciEg thrift and proper
sense of progress have become vast
and substantial organizations OF large
influence, the fact appeals strongly to
those intending installing themselves
here. Ritzvilc is backed by a strong
reserve Of continued demand. 1t is the
supply center for Adams county.
Again, the town has not been afflicted
with wild cat or extravagant, schemes
bat every concern in the town OF posi-
tive and responsible nature is patron
lied aud all are doing n profitable
business and industry and economy
pervades the entire business atmos-
phere. Here, there has been and is
now promise of g ood returns on every
dollar invested and those v no come
here with honest views and credit can
not lose, backed and surrounded rs is
the town, with large agricultural
district OF the greatest wheat growing
magnitude, and shipping more wheat
and breadstuffs from first hands than
any other single point in the world.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

FOLLOW
THE
CROWD
AND
GET IN
LINE
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons knowing themselves TO be indebt-
ed to the firm OF Thi''l-Dorinan K King are no
tilted to cnll at the Office of the King Mercan-
tile CO. AMI settle their indebtedness as ali
business OF said frin mnst he closed before
Eoy l. 1901. THiEi.-DoRMhN d KING.
BY ". II. Tugglc, Their Attorney INTACT.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
NOTICE TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS

All persons knowing themselves indebted to
me hra requested to call and make settlement
at once. All persons having accounts con-
tracied on or before Sept. | against me will
pleas. present same for settlement Immediate
-. have dispo,ed OF half interest in my
business and prompt payment must b.. had
without delay. H. MARGgA2
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

Five of the ex-governors OF the state
of New York after retiring from the
gubernatorial chair subsequently be-
came vice president OF tue United
States. They are: Clinton, Temp
kins, Van Buren,, Morton and Roose-
welt. OF these, two became president,
Van Buren, and Roosevelt.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

FOR SALE-A good farm, two hundred and
fifty acres OF good lnnl, on main country
roli, ten miles west OF Spfagua and tire e
miles north Of HARRISON station, on the ~ p.
railroad. Two hundred acres " heat land,
five acres bearing orchard; lair house, good
barn ant stable, implement bdrl, TWO wells
ana other Improvements. Adjoining land to
rent. Teens: Part cash, bnian"e 10 suit pur-
chaser. Apply 10 George Il, Smith, BOX n,
Srrague, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

EOR SALE-lIaif section of land all in
cultivation and 2ol acres in wheat;
young orchard. nine miles west of Ritzrile.
easy terms. Finest lying land in county. no
waste.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

A fgurehead does not necessarily
have a good head for figures.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

TTAkEN UP-Onc roam TOW braned J. W. on
4 left side Owner can have same by calling,
proving property and paying charges-R. L.
Watson.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

For SALE-A farm OF 100 acres well improv-'
ed. $lj er acre. 100 acres under cultiya-
ton, balance PASTURE plenty OF water; three
miles from post0fiCc: 80 head of mixed band
horses, mares anu geldings, SO per head Call
at ranch of james Smith, near Delight, Adams
county, Washington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

PINE residence lots for sale and business lots
for sale or lease.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED Second hand cook stove in fairly
w good condition. Inquire at this Office.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-06

SrRAGED.-From my ranch, seven miles west
- of Scott, one bay mare branded 4 on left
shouder, right smart of white in forehead
and white eye. Reward for any information
leading to recovery OF same N. E.IKBY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-16
GOOD NEWS FOR LOVERS.
Missouri Supreme Court Holds That No
Oath M to Age of Applicants for Mar
riage License Is Required.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Nov. 13.-Alar-
shall Carpenter, of Douglas county,
was convicted of perjury for swear
ing falsely to his sweetheart's age
when he procured marriage license.
His case came to the supreme court
on appeal and the court, in decision
Tuesday, says that it is no part of the
duty of the recorder to administer
such an oath; that the defendant was
not required by law to swear to any
such matters and that therefore he
cannot be held guilty of perjury.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-16
TWO MORE CAPTURED.
Thompson, the Negro Leader OF tho Mo-
tiny, Taken BY n Posse-Lswrence
Lewis Killed.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 12.--With the
capture of Frank Thompson, the ne
gro leader of the federal penitentiary
mutiny of last Thursday, II OF the
convicts have been retaken. Thomp-
son was captured near Council Grove
last night by Deputy United States
Marshal Prescott and posse of farm
ers. He showed fight, but was
brought down by load of buckshot.
Thompson is not dangerously wound
ed and will be returned to the peni-
tertiary to-day.
The federal prison authorities were
more anxious to get Thompson than
any of the other men, and his cap
ture came as the climax of most
interesting and exciting days search
Kansas City, NO., Nov. 12.-Another
of the convicts fleeing from the mill
tary prison at Fort Leavenworth.
Kan, was laid low Monday near Quen-'
emo, 40 miles southwest from the
penitentiary, when Lawrence Lewis,
white, aged 20, was fatally wounded,
receiving q bullet in the back while
attempting to escape from the city
marshal at that place. This makes o
total of 10 prisoners captured since
the outbreak of Wednesday last, leav-
ing 10 still at large.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-16
BRADFORD'S REPORT.
He Shows the Growth Of the American
Navy by the Amount That Was
spent for Coal.

Washington, Nov. ia striking
illustration of the growth of the
American navy is presented in the
single statement in the annual report
of Rear Admiral r. B. Bradford,
chief of the equipment bureau of the
navy, that he spent $2,273,111 during
the last fiscal year for 324, Jos tons Of
coal at an average cost of $7.01 per
ton. The report says that this was
nearly 95,713 more tons of coal than
was used during the preceding fiscal
year. Ten years ago the coal con-
sumption was $4,000 tons per annum.
Admiral Bradford has scattered
American coal all over the world
wherever suitable storage could be
found. He has placed $4,000 tons ut
Yokohama and 5000 tons ut Pichili-
que, Mex, and he has sent large guam
titles to Guam and to the Philippines.