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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.


Notice is hereby given that on the Sth day Of
February. 1902, at the hour of 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon on said day, at the door OF the court
house in Adams county, Washington the fol-
lowing described school land will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor
to-wit;
The ne u of sw a Sec. SO, T. 10 n, R. 81 E.,
40 acres, appraised at 5000 mot including i'm
provements.) Improvements appraised at
The NV 4 of sw a, same section, 40 acres
appraised at 5000 mot including improve
ments) Improvements appraised at $3.50.
The sw "a of sw "a, same section, 40 acres,
appraised at 5000 mot including improve
ments) Improvements appraised at sl6o.
The sc "a of sw "a, same section, 40 acres,
appraised at 5000 mot including improve
ments) Improvements appraised a $3.50.
Said school land will be sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
provements situated thereon and as appraised
by the Board of State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law, II statement OF
which is now on file in the Office of the Auditor
of said county.
Terms of sale are Under contract one-tenth
to be paid on the day of sale, and onc-tenth
annually thereafter on the first day of March
of each year. with accrued interest on deferred
balance Mt q per cent. per nnnum: Provided,
That any purchaser may make full payment at
any time and obtain II deed.
The purchaser of such land will be required
to pay at the time of sale not less than the ap-
praised value of any improvements or val
liable material on such land in full, in addi-
ton to the one-tenth of the sale price.
The above described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue OF an order OF the Board OF
State Land Commissioners, made on the 18th
day of January, 1902 duly certified and on
file in the office OF SAID County Auditor.
LINCOLN LAuGHLIN,
County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzville, Wash, this 9th day OF
January, 1902.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.


Notice is hereby given that on the Sth day of
February, 1902 al the hour of o'clock in the
afternoon on said day, at the door of the court
house in Adams county, Washington, the fol-
lowlng-desciibed school land will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor,
to-wit.
The ne 4 OF Sc u, Sec. SO, TIP. 10 N, R34E., 40
acres, appraised ct 5000 mot including i'm prove
ments) improvements appraised at sllO.
The NV q of Sc "a, same section, 40 acres, ap-
praised at 5000 mot including improvements
improvements appraised at $40.
The sw a of Sc d, same section, 40 acres ap-
praised at 5000 (not including improvements
improvements appraised at $40.
The Sc Il oil Sc q same section, 40 acres, ap-
praised at 5000 (not including improvements.)
Improvements appraised at $40.
Said school land will be sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
provemen;s situated thereon, and as apr r Used
by the Board of State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law, Il statement of
which is now on file in the office of the Auditor
of said county.
Terms of sale are: Under contract, one-tenth
to be paid on the day of sale and one tenth n
nually thereafter on the first day of March of
each year, with accrued interest on deferr d
balance at per cent per annum Provided
that any purchaser may make full payment at
any time and obtain n deed.
The purchaser of such land will be required
tG pay ut the time OF sale not less than the ap-
praised value OF any improvements or valuab G
material on such land in full, in addition 10
the one-tenth of the sale price.
The above described school lands are off .red
for sale by virtue of an order of the Board of
State Land Commissioners, made on the Attn
day of January, 1902, duly certified and on file
i'll the office OF said County Auditor.
LINCOLN LAUGHLIN,
County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzville, Wash, this 9th day CT
January, 1902.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.

Application NO. luz.
Notice is hereby given that on the Sth day OF
February, 1902, ut the hour OF o'clock in the
afternoon OF said day, ut the door of the court
house in Adams county, Washington, the fol-
lowing described school land will be sold Mt
public auction to the highest bidder therefor,
to-wit:
The ne "a of ne a, Sec. sc, TIP. 20 ~, r. 81 E.,
40 acres, appraised ut 5000 (not including i'm
provements) improvements appraised at
500.
praised ut 5000 mot including improvements
improvements appraised ut Sl6O
The sw "a OF ne "a, same section, 10 acres, APP
praised at $500 mot including improvements
Improvements appraised ut S52.
The Sc "a of ne a, same section, 40 acres, ap-
praised ut 5000 (n0t including Improvements
improvements appraised at $50.
Said school land will be sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
prove ments situated thereon, and as appraised
by the Board OF State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law, II statement OF
which is now on tile in the office OF the Auditor
of said county.
Terms of sale are Under contract one-ten. h
to be paid on the day of sale and One-tenth an
nually thereafter OH the first day OF March OF
each year, with accrued interest on deferred
balance at per cent per annum; Provided
that any purchaser may make full payment at
any time and obtain u deed.
The purchaser of such land Will be required
to pay at the time OF sale not less than the ap-
praised value of any Improvements or valuable
material on such land in full, in addition 10
the one-tenth of the sale pri e.
The above-described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue OF an order of the Board OF
State Land Commissioners, made on the 18th
day of January, 1902. duly certified and on file
in the Office OF said County Auditor.
LINCOLN LAUGHLIN,
County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzyille, Wash, this 9th day of
January, 1902.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCH DOL LAND.

Aspiration NO. 1893.
Notice is hereby given that on the Sth day
the afternoon on said day, at the door of the
court house IN Adams county, Wash, the fol
lowing described school land will be sold at
public auction TO the highest bidder therefor
to-wit
The ne 4 of Sc 4, Sec. 16, TIP. 19N., X. 80 E.,
provements)
The NV a of Sc u, same section, 40 acres,
appraised at $500 mot including improvements
The sw "a of Sc a, same section 40 acres, APP
praised at $500 mot including Improvements
The "a of Sc a, same section, 40 acres a ~
Improvements on 100 acres appraised at
5000,
Said school land will b, sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
provements situated thereon, and MS appraised
by the Board of State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law, II statement OF
which is now OH file in the office of the Auditor
OF saiH county.
Terms of sale are: Under contract, one tenth
to be paid on day Of sale, and one tenth an
nually thereafter on the first day Of March OF
each year, with accrued interest on deferred
balance at per cent. per annum: Provided
That any purchaser may make full payment
at any time and obtain II deed.
The purchaser OF such land will be required
to pay at the time of sale not less than the APP
praised value of any improvements or valuable
material on such land in full, in addition to
the one tenth of the sale price.
The above described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue of an order of the board of
State Land Commissioners. made on the 18th
day OF January, 1902 duly certified and on
file i'll Office OF said county auditor.
LINCOLN LAUGHLIS,
County Auditor
Dated at Ritzyille, Wash, this 9Th day OF
January, 1902.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE oF SCHOOL BOND SALE.

Notice OF sale of school bonds of School Dis
trict No So, Adams county, Wash
Whereas, it having been duly certified that
at special election held in the above district
on December Z, 1901, it was voted that the di
rectors OF said district were authorized to Dor
row money and issue negotiable coupon bonds
to the amount OF Seven Hundred Dollars $500,
for the purpose of building II school house and
furnishing same; said bonds payable five years
after date, with interest not to exceed ten pei
cent per annum,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
said bonds will be offered for sale ut the office
OF the county treasurer in the town of Ritzvillt
in said county and state until January II, 1902
at O'Clock p. IN. Bidder will name price Of
fered and interest demanded. The board oil
directors reserve the right 10 reject any or all
bids, and no bids below par will be entertained
A. W. SHAW, County Treasurer.
Ritzville, Wash Dec. Is, 1901.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court OF the State OF Washing
ton, for Adams County.
W R. Cunningham, Jr., Plaintiff, VS.. A, c.
Michels. Kate G. Michels. J. f. Michels and
w. A. PeytOn, Defendants.
The State of Washington to the said A c.
Michels, Kate G. Nichols, J. F. Micbels and w.
A. Peyton: You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within sixty days after the date of the
first publication OF this summons, to-wit:
within sixty days after the 9th day of Novem'
Der, 1901, and defend the above-entited action
in the ubove-entitled court and answer the
complaint OF plaintiff, and serve copy OF your
answer upon the undersigned attorney for
plaintiff at his office below stated and in case
OF your failure to do so, Judgment will be rem,
derel against you according to the demand of
the complaint, which has been filed with the
clerk of said court.
The object of this action is to foreclose a
mortgage executed by the said A. C. Michels,
Kate q. Michels and J. f. Michels and for per-
sonal judgment upon their promissory note Sc
cured by said mortgage, and the said W.. A.
Peyton is made party hereto because of a
prior lien helu by him so that he may set forth
C. L. HOLCOMB.
Attorney for plaintiff.
P. o. address, Ritzville, Adams Co.. Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND SALE.

Notice of sale of school bonds of School Dis
trict No. 81, Adams county, Wash.
Whereas, it having been duly certified that
at special election held in the above district
oil January ?. 1902, it was voted that the di-
rectors of said district were authorized to Dor
row money and issue negotiable coupon bonds
to the amount of Six Hundred Dollars (S6G0)
for the purpose. of building a school
house and furnishing same; said bonds
payable five years after date, with interest
not to exceed ten per cent per annum,
with option to redeem said bonds as follows:.
$3.50 in two years and $50 each succeeding year
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
said bonds will be offered for sale at the Office
of the county treasurer in the town of Ritzville
in said county and state until February !, 1902,
at O'Clock p. IN. Bidder will name price Of
fered and interest demanded. The board OF
directors reserve the right to reject any or all
bids, ana no bids below par win be entertained
A. W. SHAW, County Treasurer.
Ritzyille Wash, Jan, 8, 1902
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior court OF Washington for
Adams county. -
In the matter of the estate OF Mary X.
Michels, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has this day been appointed and has duly
qualified as Administrator OF the estate OF
Mary X. Michel, deceased. and all persons
having claims against said estate must present
them TO the undersigned AT the law office OF W :
W. Gent, the place of transaction OF the bnsi-
ness of said estate, duly verified. within one
year from the date hereof to-wit:- within one
year from December B.. 1901, or same will be
forever barred. ii. +. MICHEL
W. w. Zent, Attorney for Administrator.
First National Bank building.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
CONTEST NOTICE.
United States Land Office,
Spokane Falls, Wash, December 20, 1901

UIlieu SUITES iJhuu oiHtC,
Spokane Falls, Wash, December 20, 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Willard o. Davis, con
testant, against timber culture entry No, S49l
made December "a, 1889, for the NEI4 of Sec s,
Twp. Is North, Range SS, E. W. NJ, by James II.
Huffman, contestee, in which it is alleged that
James II Huffman has wholly abandoned said
timber culture; that the claimant failed to
pillow or cultivate any portion of said land at
any time and that the claimant failed to
plant any portion of said tract to trees, tree
seeds or cuttings at any time, or caused the
same TO be planted or cultivated by any person
at any time.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton at 10 o'clock a. IN. on February 10, 1902 be
fore the Register and Receiver Mt the United
States Land Office in Spokane, Washington.
The said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, filed December 20, 1901, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence pcrs onal
service of this notice can not be made, 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
WILLIAM Ii, LuDDEN, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

A square argument is clincher,
and there is no lodging the fact.
There's no answering the logic pre-
scented in our hardware. We don't
halve some prices and double others
to make up the loss. Our figures run
as even as a straight line, as close as a
well grazed pasture and regular as a
clock. We flourish by putting money
in our customers pockets. Follow us
and keep your pocket-5ook fat.-King
Mercantile Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls, Wash,
hnIu.Ia hnx

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 will be made
before John C. Staser, county clerk and clerk
OF the superior Court, tor Adams county,
Wash, at Ritzville, Wash, on Feb. 5, 1902, viz:
LEONARD NJ. STARR
who made homestead entry No. lO,90s for the
N, X. 81, L. W NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
l.. NJ. Schoonover, NJ. W. Starr, W. D. McCol-
lon and L. ii. Starr, all of Ritzville Wash.
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The beginning of the year the ma
ton, in its prosperity, and the indi-
vidual, in his pursuits Of duty and
happiness, should bear in mind that
splendid aphorism of James Russell
Lowell: "The life blood of a nation
is not that yellow tide which fuc-
tuates in the arteries OF trade. Its
true revenues are religion, justice,
sobriety, magnanimity, and the fair
amenities OF art" The character of a
nation is the influence that Yields it's
destiny and in our scheme of life
greatness is achieved only through the
deiiberation and exercising of con-
scientiousness.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

You can't never tell what printers
ink will do. A Minnesota newspaper
Office once printed some cloth hand
bills for travelling show. 1t busted,
and these bills were never called for
and the thrifty wife OF the editor used
the cloth to line Johnny's pants. AS
months rolled by the pants grew
threadbare, and at'school one day he
accidently tore the seat out, leaving
about one foot Of the lining in sight,
and the boys were surprised to read
the following words standing out in
plain type: "Doors open at 1880, per-
Torrance begins at g."
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

People who have not paid their
water rent according to rules prescrib-
ed are respectfully notified that they
need not be surprised to find their
supply cut off at any time without
notice. Payments should be made
promptly within the first three days
of the month at the clerks office.
The rates are payable strictly in adj
vance. The fine will be added when
water is again turned on. Patrons
should carefully read the printed
rules and regulations on the back OF
their official water receipts and be
governed accordingly.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The visitors were looking through
the cross-barred doors at number of
wild-eyed ill-groomed men who were
auarreling among themselves. "This,"
said the attendant, "is the place where
we confine those men who thought
they had q message for mankind and
started a paper in order to deliver it..
They are our most hopeless and
wretched cases." With plying sigh
the visitors passed on.-Ex.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The rush VI the holiday trade has
hardly subsidized and already our mer-
chants are preparing for the spring
rush. The year promises to be a
heavy one in trade and commercial
circles and our enterprising business
men intend to meet the increase and
protect the interests of themselves
and patrons.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons knowing themselves to be in.
debted to F. Shepley 4 Son, grocers. are hereby
respectfully requested to call and make i'm
mediate settlement. change of firm will
occur Nov. l, 1901, when the books must be
balanced and all accounts closed by settle
ment Dated at Ritzville, Wash. this I'd day
of October, 1901. +. SHEPLEY u Son.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
NOTICE TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS

All persons knowing themselves indebted to
me are requested to call and make settlement
at once. All persons having accounts con
tracted on or before Sept. | against me will
please present same for settlement immediate
~. l have disposed OF half interest in my
business and prompt payment must be had
without delay. ii. MARGRAF
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The word promptly" should be the
motto and watchword OF everyone, in
every walk Of life, and should be the
headline Of every advertisement. The
merchant who changes his advertise
ment, recognizes a bargain, pays his
bills and delivers all orders promptly,
is the man who is going to succeed.
Promptness is requisite of success
and only through its strict observance
can any business or undertaking
prosper.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The Inland Empire is being cinched
or bottled up by the commission men
and middle men in the handling OF
our grain crop; and that the most
permanent, effectual, speedy and sure
way for relief is the opening of the
Columbia river.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
TIMBER CULTURE. FINAL PROOF.
Land Office at Spokane Falls, Wash:

Nolice is hereby given that joe souza Ia,
wares has filed notice of intention to make final
proof before Alice Z. French, U. S. Commits
sioner for the District of Washington, al her
office in Ritzvlle, Washington, on the 18th day
of February, 1902, on timber culture applica,
ton No 1899, for the NJ of NWA and NWl4 OF
SW14, and SWl4 OF NWl4 OF Sec. IL, in TWP. NO
10 north, Range 81, L W. NJ.
He names as witnesses: Joseph Silva, Toney
S. Brown, Manuel Brown and John 6. Brown,
all OF Sprague, Washington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

Conceit is one of the strongest hu-
man attributes. Every man elected
to Office thinks the people want him
for third term, although there may
be a positive rule against third terms.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The worst thing a man can do is to
buy books or anything else on the in
stallment plan. The magazines are
full of attractive advertisements Of
fering all sorts OF wares on monthly
payments. The reader is requested
to send a dollar and then he will re-
ceive forty-eight volumes OF history or
biography, or a music box; or II fold
ing lounge, or a revolving bookcase;
then he pays two dollars month for
the rest OF his life, and his heirs pay
the balance. The payment of month
ly installments soon becomes a bur-
den; it is like paying for dead
horse, ard before many installments
have been paid the remitter generally
finds that he is paying twice the value
of the goods received.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

There were several wat CHI meetings
in the city New Years eve but we
haven't learned yet whether anyone
noticed the difference in the two
years or net.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton, for the County OF Adams
In the matter of the estate of Thomas T. Boyd,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that William Plan
nekuchen, administrator of the estate OF
Thomas 7, Boyd, deceased, has rendered and
presented for settlement TO- and fled in the Sn-
perior Court of Adams County, State of Wash
ington, his final account as such admins
traitor: and that Monday the 3rd day of Febru-
airy, 1902, being a day of a regular session of
our said Superior Court, at 10 O'Clock a. m. at
the court room of our said Superior Court in
the city of Ritzville, in said Adams county, has
Court, for the settlement of the said final ac-
count, at which time and place any person in
terested in said estate may appear and file his
exceptions in writing to the said final account
and contest the same.
Witness, C. II. Neal, Judge Of our said Supe-
perior Court, and the seal of said Court here
unto affixed, this 9th day of January, 1902
JOHN G. STASER,
[sEALl Clerk OF our said Superior Court.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

When you are in town drap in and
see US. We will be pleased to shake
you by the hand, give you a hearty
welcome and thank you for the news.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

w. P. Taylor, the best place in
town for staple groceries. Everything
fresh. A fine line OF fruits in stock.
For neat job printing try the News
Office. Samples and prices furnished
on application.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

Many fellow has afterwards said
to the real estate man, "1was stran-
ger and ye took me in" But this
don't happen in Ritzville.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

So many people are dying as a re.
suit OF love affairs that we wonder
some clever man doesn't invent sort
OF love insurance.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The Tacoma Evening News on last
Saturday, Jar. 4, issued As page
special edition replete with handsome
half-tone illustrations, statistics and
history OF the manufacturing indus
tries, commerce and mine, farm and
forest products of the imperial COM
monwealth OF Washington and Taco
ma, the gateway of the Orient" The
cover design is strikingly appropriate.
Looking beyond the curtain of the
future is chained and anchored to the
year 1902 an era of prosperity with
belching factory flues and flying ships
and trains heavily laden with Wash
ington products. The publication is
Il worthy one and a source of vast re-
liable information to the intending
settler or immigrant.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The moon always looks prettier and
brighter when full but that is no
reason why man should follow its ex-
ample,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

Along with other things that are
bound to turn up in a mans life,
sooner or later, are his toes.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

The fellow who agrees with every
body soon finds he has acquired a
reputation for being level-headed.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-01-08

For best goods at sawed off prices
90 to King Mercantile Co.