Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-10
The operations of the holdup artists

victims in the vicinity of Pasco and
Walla Walla, has become vexatious
nuisance. Two men were robbed in the
railroad yards in town here last Friday
evening. The gang of tough characters
who follow the harvest are an undesir-
able class of citizens, as they refuse to
work and live by rolling" the actual
harvester. The police are vigilant and
strive to keep them out, but they thrive,
nevertheless, and no amount of effort
can keep the fellow with his wages in his
pocket from becoming victim to their
nurderous weapons and gruff Hold up
your hands"
Geo. A. Kennedy, cashier of the Odes-
sd State bank, is the only nominee for
mayor of that fast growing burg, which
is to be incorporated soon. We are
pleased to note the confidence reposed in
our former townsman, and the NEWS
cheerfully asserts that no mistake has
been made by the citizens of Odessa in
their choice of first chief magistrate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy visited parents
and relations here Saturday.
w. H. Tuggle and E. D. Gibson left
Tuesday for Tacoma to attend the Re-
publican state convention, going as dele
gates from Adams county. Eugene Lor-
ton and A. J. Hooper of Washtucna. and
H. E. Mcrriman of Lind and John F..
Irby of Cunningham, other delegates,
boarded the train down the road.
J. c. Sullivan and James F. Fletcher,
prominent farmers from the flat, accom-
panied by their good wives, were pleas
ant callers at this office Saturday. They
report everything happy and prosperous
in their neighborhood.
The twenty-frst annual session of the
Columbia River conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church closed at Colfax
Monday. Many friends will be pleased
to know that Rev. T. H. Fertig has been
returned to Ritzville.
Miss Maud Rafferty, of Walla Walla,
one of the new public school teachers,
was not present at the opening of school
Monday. Mrs. T. H. Fertig is teaching
in that department for the present.
Arthur D. and Chester B. Keller of
Kendrick, Idaho, sons of Mr. and Mrs.
d. Keller, arrived this week and will re-
main here permanently with their par
ents, who reside on Fourth street.
VIM. l. Mustard of Washtucna, came
up on business Monday, spending the
day at the county seat. The gentleman
is one of the early pioneers in this part
of eastern Washington.
Rev. f. c. Sanderson, Dean of the
Divinity school of the Christian church
at Eugene, Oregon, was visiting the fam
lilies of Rev. Gentry Rushing and w. c.
Reeder last week.
w. NJ. Bennington, father of w. J.
Bennington, the candidate for county
treasurer came up from Lind Saturday
for short visit with his son and family
Samuel Glasgow of the Centennial Mill
Co., came down from Spokane Monday
to confer with L. P. BIumann, the resi-
dent manager. at this profitable point.
T. w. Hauschild, who owns fine farm
a mile south of town, took out galvan-
,zed iron water tank today l., feet in di-
ametcr and feet high.
Milton Long drives the Ritzville Steam
Laundry delivery wagon, Denny Brooks
having situation as wet goods dispenser
with The Club saloon.
Rev. Gentry Rushing will occupy the
pulpit in Bethel church, Griffith Corners,
next Sunday forenoon at / o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
Miss Flora Spanjcr left Tuesday for
Walla Walla to attend school at Whit
man college for the term commencing
tomorrow.
DR.. and Mrs. John NJ. Adams have
moved into the cosy cottage on the hill
recently vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Howell.
School opened Monday morning with
good attendance and everything is
favorable for successful school year.
Samuel A. Wells, ex.receiver of the
U. S. land office at Spokane, stopped off
Saturday on his way to the coast.
S. L. Douglas. manager of the Ritzville
Steam Laundry, is convalescing from
a severe attack of typhoid fever.