Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16

from the west, with q 4S-mile
on, tried the solidity of the vari-
tructures with severe test. Sew
buildings in course of construc-
~ badly strained, racked and
.rJwn far from plumb. The frame
Or the handsome new residence Of
N. H. Greene, on College hill, shows
the effect of the velocity and force of
the gentle zephyr. The Catholic
church, on south Knob hill, was car
ried from its foundations and is
veritable mass of ruins and total
loss. The church was only recently
completely furnished and its demoli-
tion is hard blow to that religious
organization. The wind mills of Geo.
II. Achziger, the OFT Bros. and others
we're blown down. Chimneys were
whipped off, trees uprooted and,
broken, and in fact everything not
xsuapchored was jostlel around more
Ss,Is4ss. The electric light plant, for
general safety, was wisely shut down
for the night, and everything was en-
shrouded in darkness-and gloom. The
telephone lines were severed and COM
inunication was cut off. Wash tubs,
tin cans, pals, signs, bulletin boards,
baby buggies aud personal property of
a similar nature walked all about the
town and with the dawn OF Tuesday
morning it was plain to be seen that
q general shaking up and considerable
rearrangment and shifting had taken
place during the night. The school
House, which was lately pronounced
Unsafe, apparently withstood the great
tension as we'll as any of the large
substantial structures, though it is
more exposed than any like building
in the town.
The NEWS desires to impress upon
all those desiring first-class CONNER
cial prin ting that our job department
is thoroughly equipped to turn out
such work in short order. Fred R.
Hawn has charge OF this department
and work can be given him at the
office over the Pioneer State bank, or
to the editor at his office over the
First National bank. In either case
the job will receive that prompt aud
skiliful attention which is pleasing
feature to all patrons Of our job print
ing department.
No new school buifdiag for this
year. The contract for repairing the
present school house at an estimated
cost Of $4,000, was let to c. Ferris
White OF Spokane, at meeting of
the board Of directors held last Thurs
day. In addition to the principal,
ten teachers will be employed. A
nine months session will bag;n Mon
day, September l. The old German
church and other buildings on this
side of the railway track will be used
this winter for temporary school pur-
poses.
Mr.. A. b. Fowler and family, OF
Maysville, Kentucky, arrived in the
city the latter part of last week and
have decided to make their future
home here. Mrs. Fowler thinke OF
opening a millinery store in the city.
Miss Florence, who has studied music
under the best masters, may be per-
suaded to give instructions in instru-
mental music. The NEWS, on behalf
OF the people of Ritzville, extends IL
cordial welcome to Mr. Fowler and
his estimable family.
Merchants OF the thriving city of
Ritzville report trade the first half OF
July as excellent, exceeding any sim
liar period in the past. Country towns
are usually quiet this time OF the
year, but Ritzville proves an exception
and is enjoying period of great COM
mercial activity. Many firms are now
seeking additional help and good
salesnen are in demand.
VIM. Snyder, the merchant, return
ed from Seattle Thursday, accom-
panied by his sister, Mrs. II. Q. Riech-
ert, who made short visit here, leav-
ing again Saturday for her home in
company with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Snyder, who will make
an indefinitely extended trip ON the
coast and as far south as San Fran
cisco.
3. F. Bickford, prominent citizen
from Hatton, was in the county seat
on Saturday on business before the
county com missloners regarding a
proposed change in road down his
way. -.
This week several farmers COM
menced cutting grain. The wheat
promises a good yield this year, aud
with present good Republican prices
Tho (. rn,ars xiil cnpt;nua to nrosnar