Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-03-25

auctioneer. passed away Monday even
ing at the residence on Third street, a
VICTIM Of consumption. The estimable
lady had been very low for several
months and the end was not unlocked
for. A sorrowing husband and six stall
wart sons are left to mourn the loss of
mother" All that the science of ply
sicians could give was procured for the
relief of her who is the leading figure and
binding spirit of home. The body was
lovingly laid under the turf on the little
hillside in Spanjer Cemetery with i'm
pressive ceremonies amid large gath
ering.
John NJ. Merriman of Lind died at
that place last Wednesday at the ripe
old age of 81 years. Deceased was an
Ohioan and born in Wayne county, Mar.
II, 1910. His wife Harriet Gladdis to
whom he was married Sc years ago sur
wives him. They were the parents Of
ten children: R. G., J. J., 7. w. & H. f.
Merriman, of Lind; A. w. Merriman, of
Button. Ind, Mrs. E. S. Doyle, of Port
Angles, Wash. and Mary Eta, Doreas
and Quinby Merriman. deceased. Mr..
Merriman had lived in this county since
1887. Rev. Alexander Rhine of this
city oficiated in the funeral services.
Joseph NJ. Comparet has resigned the
management of the King Mercantile Co.
and will take much needed rest. The
amount of work and responsibility
placed upon man guiding the affairs of
a concern Of such magnitude and bus
mess proportions for any great length of
time tests the power of human endur-
ance and often,imes leaves a physical
wreck. Mr.. Compared realizing the over
work decided upon the step and prompt
ly acted accordingly.
Superior Court convened yesterday in
special session. Hon. c. H. Neal. Judge,
presiding. Following are the jurors
sommoned: John M. Olsen, A. Eek.
Henry Heimbigner. I. B. Laing, A. c.
Leabo, Henry Van Marter, T. ]. Dolbow,
T. c. Caswell, w. II. Davenny. Geo.
Hoskins, H. ii. Rawlins. Henry Leonard,
William Best, Henry Baker, Ed. Bin
ford, Ed. Fitzpatrick, Otis Leonard, J. L.
Crouch, John Groves, J. P. Koch. A. w
Shaw, A. T. Little and o. r.. Haight.
Sprinkling the main street sufficient to
keep the dust laid is a much needed
move for the approaching dry season.
In view of the fact that all are interested
in doing the needful it would seem that
expense should come out of the City
Treasury rather than laying the burden
of the cost upon few, when it is mat
ter that concerns the entire local public.
such expense can consistently be borne
by the city taxpayers in equal proper
ton without any serious objection.
Chas. Kidnay, young man employed
on the farm of d. A. Scott FIVE miles
west of town, had the misfortune last
Friday while breaking a colt to also
break leg at the same time. DR.. John
M. Adams was sent for and reduced the
fracture and the injured man Is getting
along nicely.
Rev. F. Vernon Jones of Portland. Ore,
has accepted call to become pastor of
the Congregational church Of this place.
Rev. Jones will begin his pastorate the
coming Sabbath. He is fine scholar
and preacher. and the Church is to be
congratulated upon securing so eminent
a minister.
Miss Nina Dodge Of Quincy. sister Of
Mrs. David Richardson was given re-
ception by the Christian Endeavor peo-
pie last Thursday, on the eve of her de-
parture for her home in Nebraska. The
young lady has been spending several
months in the west.
r. A. Adams has removed his boot
and shoe shop to Railroad avenue
across from the Depot be-
tween the Exchange restaurant and
Harry's place. Mr.. Adams is skilled
mechanic in his line and does all kinds
of fancy repairing.
Walter Staser the young attorney is
and identifying his lots on
Nabob hill. Shade trees of unusual
large size are being planted and the
choice building spot bids fair to become
the location of pretty cottage home if
indications are to be considered.
Samuel Baker, brother of Mrs. F. B.
Shepley has returned from Hillyard
where he has been employed in the
Railroad shops for the pasrtwo years.
and will hereafter hold down his home
stead sixteen miles west of town until
final proof is made thereon.
Assessor Louis Walton and his depu-
ties. T. d. Leonard. Wilburn McCollum
and Louie Nissen are in the field push
ing the work with vigor.
Miss Lolita Jones of Washtucna was
visiting her cousins Mrs. w. r. Gun
Jr. and Miss Iva Frick, the lat
ter part of the week.
Rosenoff & Co. have placed a
handsome marble arctic soda fountain
in their drug emporium for use this sum-