Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-10

~. nuusc on the east side of the track
aud the erection thereof promises soon
TO be under way. Messrs. Gale Smith
and !. Flood Walker have the matter in
charge, the latter being the architect
who is a skillful artist in that line and
which guarantees that the building will
be uptodate. The city will well support
one first class play house and theatre
goers are entitled to better accomoda-
lions than what they have received in
the past, hence the new enterprise.
Frank Ansley of Spokane. represen-
tative of the Spokane Marble Co., the
quarry being at Milan, Wash, was in
town yesterday. He has specimens on
exhibition at the Hotel Ritzvlle and has
disposed of large block of stock in this
city. Among those prominent citizens
interested are: John Bovee, Albert Bail
ey, D. J. Kalkwarf. Allen Meisenheimer,
1 H.Cloduis, John L. Brown, w. J.
Wynn, Fred Rice, Henry Rlohm. Jacob
Bauer, d. Won Holt. J. F. Davault, L.
Jeffries, w. P. Taylor and others.
!. NJ. Batten, county commissioner
elect from the third district, represent
ing the southern part of the county, came
Up 'iom Hatton this morning and is
passing the day in the city, Mr.. Batten
is a conservative and capable man who
in company with ex-Sherff Hill will go
into Office as commissioners next jan
nare, when progressive and business
80 untlsetauon will mark the course of
county commissioner affairs for the next
.wo wears.
John Mcdonald. the stockman Of Cow
creek, was called to Portland this week
on account of the serious illness of a
brother in that city. He was accompan-
led by Mrs. Mcdonald and the children
fEey setnrn=d this morning leaving the
1zo':a %. ar Improving condition. They
st spend t. 'ginter here in town if they
~ sd t4 empty dwelling, and send the
taJ .en 10 the public school.
Following are officers elect OF Defiance
Tent No. "a, K. O. T. NJ. CON-, w. w.
King, L. c.. w. F. Despair, r. X, o. H.
Greene; F. X, J. NJ. Harris; Sgt, Abr.
joaAnson: Chap, Chas. o. Greene; First
81 y. A. Scott; Second NJ. G., c. d.
sd, mo- james Turner; Pkt.. w. c.
ltetdef, +. g., d. {. Barronett.
Ritzville Lodge No. IoI, F. & A. NJ.
will hold regular communication next
Saturday evening at which time among
other business will be the election of
officers for the ensuing year. There will
also be work of comforting degrees. All
Masons are cordially invited to be pre-
sent.
Herman Mannott and wife arrived
Sunday from Whatcom and will remain
here. He has accepted position with
that big prosperous firm, the King Mer-
camille Co. Mrs. Mannott is daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Klaas Schnell who re-
side on Fourth street.
DIR. and Mrs. Eugene Lehman re-
turned Saturday from Los Angeles, Cal.
where they went lately expecting to
spend the winter. The change of more
than 50 degrees in temperature between
day and night was not agreeable to them
hence their return.
Uncle John Rigg and wife are in town
for the winter having secured rooms
with Mrs. Dan w. Haight on Fourth
street. They have rented their farm
near Fletcher and will pass their de-
Ginning years here.
CO. Greene is in Spokane today to
consult an architect and look up matters
pertaining to the rebuilding of the opera
house owned by himself and Messrs /.
w. Myers and o. M. Lee.
Smith & Hough opened their new
bowling alley Monday evening. They
have a fine Brunswick Bake regulation
at the rear of their cigar store in the new
structure just completed.
There will be quarterly meeting at
Griffith Corners school house next SUM-
day evening at 7 p. m. The presiding
elder of this district will be present.
A. G. Hansen of Enumclaw, one of
members of the White River Lumber
Co., was here Monday in conference with
F. Z. Robbins. the local manager.
DR.. H. E. Schlizel of Redwood Falls
Mimi. is in the city today. the guest of
DIR. John NJ. Adams. the wives of the two
gentlemen being old schoolmates.
A very ENJOYABLE Apple Pie Social
was held at the residence of Mrs. w. P.
Taylor this afternoon by the ladies of the
NJ. E. Church Aid Society.
James Schiewe returned Saturday from
aweek's successful duck hunting near
Moses lake.
Dick Coleman is at Preston, Jackson
county. Iowa, and orders the News sent
there.
Old rags wanted at the New. office.