Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-05-21
The handsome two-story brick block

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principally located. on the corner OF
d and Second streets, with tower and
flagstaff, it will enhance the solid and
cosmopolitan airs of our vigorous and
thrifty young city. The basement,
being blasted out OF solid rock, was
very costly. The lower floor will be
given co Mr.. Gritman's large drug
stock and telephone Office. The Sec
end foor will be divided into Offices
and suites. The whole will be sur
rounded by brick or concrete walk.
1 A gang OF workmen here for the
Northern Pacific have graded the bed
for two more long side tracks west OF
town and are now fixing for the re-
moval of the stock corrals. The cor
rails have long been public nuisance
and we hail this improvement with
pleasure.
Communication from Editor. Gibson
states that he will be home by Satur-
day. Those who have kindly borne
with us without too strenuous objec-
tions during our editorial occupancy
will be written into good humor
next week by his versatile pen. He
reports very pleasant but long trip.
H. G. Scott, the progressive black
smith and agent for the Holt Manu-
featuring Co., has increased his adver-
Using space in this issue. See what
he has to tell. He is rustl Ter and
proposes to do big business during
the coming season, and is believer in
printers ink and advertising.
The Cummin Bros. OF Cheney, sold
their Paha Touring mill to the Cen
tenniA Mill Co. for a total considera-
ton of $4,000. l.. P. Banmann,
manager of their mill here, will have
charge of the business and has placed
JOS. B. Cummin as local manager.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Myers returned
Tuesday from Spokane where they
have been in search OF medical aid
for his health. His condition was
slightly benefited but he is still con-
fined at his residence on Kncb hill.
Twenty-seven new electric lights
we're added Monday. This is the
growth Of tine plant which is giving
efficient service and credit to the
town and Mr.. G. o. Greene, the pro-
prietor.
Harvesting machinery is being un-
loaded here. Ritzville has great de-
mand for all kinds OF heavy hardware
and the aggregate sales for year are
enormous.
S. L. Thomas Of Hatton, was in
town Wednesday transacting business
affairs. He says the present rains are
good if we don't have too hot weather
hereafter.
Blind Tom, an old beggar, was OH
the streets Wednesday evening. Peo-
pie in his condition should remain
where they can be cared for, or are
known.
Frank Stuart, the expert carpenter,
has been adding some improvements
to the residence OF Henry Horn, the
pioneer, north of the city.
| w. G. Hammond moved into his
new dwelling on Cunningham street
Friday from the Stair cottage where
he has been residing.
John Galbreath is erecting a cot
tage on the east half OF block So,
Greene Il Prouty's addition.
Wilson & Cantwell are decorating
the exterior of Porak's jig foundry
with a coat OF fresh paint.
John F. Irby, the Cunningham we'll
driller, is in town transacting bust
ness with our merchants.
s. d. Douglas, manager of the Ritz
v lie Steam Laundry, is building a
house on Knob hill.
james Sciiewe, the contractor, is
erecting brick pest house for the
city, a mile east.
P. f. Clodius won the gold cup at
the Gun club shoot Wednesday alter
nosn.
Denny Brooks overturned his laun-
dry wagon Tuesday, breaking wheel.
J. A. Lamb, Willis farmer, is LOOK
ing up financial matters in the city.
| Chas. Limoreaux returned Tuesd y
from the Waterville country.
w. F. Beal, Rattlesnake Hat farm
err, was in town Tuesday.
r. M. Goodwin, the drayman, now
has six teams running.
G. r. Bardwell lie in the city from
his home near Griffith.
VIM. Watkins of Bemis, spent Tues
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