Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-15
LOCAL TOPICS.

Monday evenings, by local talent, was
an artistic and financial success. A
crowded house greeted the singers on
both appearances. The leading part was
ably interpreted by Mrs. R. A. Chitten-
den. who was particularly becoming in
the majestic and gracious character OF
Queen Esther. She was ably supported
by Prof. A. A. Snowden as King Alias
Gurus, strong bass, F. Weiand as Ha-
man, the william, Herbert D. Bell as
Mordecai, a fine tenor, Miss Alice Dor
man who sang the beautiful alto solos
of Zeresh with fine dramatic perception,
Miss Kathleen Hallin as Persian prin-
cess, Miss Emily Koch as Median prn-
cess, Mrs. Matte E. Martin, Mrs. Frank
E. Stuart. R. Clyde Kennedy. and others.
Mrs. w. H. Martin as Prophecies, gave
a classical soprano rendition. and large
company of sixty trained voices in bril-.
liant costumes completed this musical
pageant which was thoroughly enjoyed
by all who heard it. 1t brings to public
notice the fact that there lies dormant
in Ritzville much talent and ability,
which if cultivated would be of great
benefit to the community. 1t is doubt
full if there is another town of its size in
the country that can so truthfully point
with as much pride to its high class of
citizenship from every standpoint. Prof.
J. H. Perkins, principal of the public
schools. was the chief promoter in pre-
senting this popular cantata, and the
profits are to be placed in the High
school library fund.
The S. A. A. c. gave the Ritzville ball
players second drubbing Sunday to
the tune Of 20 to II. Samuels in the
box for the locals pitched a good game,
but was supported abominally. Irby on
second base, seemed to have nightmare
and didn't awaken until he was relieved
by Brooks. Nichols at short also failed
to stop some easy ones and made an error
base running. From nine hits twenty runs
were secured for the visitors. The oppos.
ing pitcher was freely hit but base run
ners got tired and couldn't secure enough
to win from the fellows who took bases
just to see the contortions of the Ritz
vile felders and base throwers. An
other hard team will play here next
Sunday. aud It's up to the association to
straighten up with a little smoother ball.
The Sprague Times says: Rev. d. N.
McInturuff and Singing Evangelist H.
!. Skinner Of Spokane and Rev. George
Achziger of Ritzville. we're here the first
of the week making arrangements for a
series Of religious meetings to be held in
this city, commencing some time next
week. These gentlemen have just con-
cluded very successful series of meet
ings in Ritzville, and are said to be very
earnest and pleasing Christian workers.
The Pible is their creed and their organ
ization is known as The Church. Their
meetings here will probably be held in
the Masonic hall.
H. c. Hayward, manager of the Spo-
kane Auditorium. sent his stage manager
down Tuesday to examine and report in
the matter of remodeling the opera
house. 1t was practically decided to
build a new stage 5oxs2 feet with 80 foot
opening. The addition will be 6 feet
to the caves and 81 feet to gridiron.
Dressing and property rooms will be on
the stage.
James M. Adams. the auctioneer. was
summoned to Waterville, county seat of
Douglas county last week to defend a
road case wherein the commissioners
proposed to appropriate Black Rock
Springs to the public highway thereby
greatly lessening the value of several
sections of land of which Mr.. Adams and
his son are the owners.
The farm residence of John Thiel. Jr,
six miles west of town, was consumed
by fire last night at II o'clock. The fire
originated by the dropping of match
by the hired man who supposed it ex-
tinguished. Loss $4,000 or upwards. The
contents. windmill, tower and tank were
all destroyed. No insurance.
Rev. w. Mintzer will preach in Meth
odist Episcopal church on next Sunday
morning at ii o'clock. Union services
at the same place Sunday evening. Rev.
F. Vernon Jones of the Congregational
church, delivering the sermon. Quarter
ly conference will be held Saturday
evening.-T. H. Fertig. Pastor.
A. F. Rosenoff, the druggist, was called
to Odessa the latter part of the week to
invoice the drug stock Of Geo. A. Ken
needy. cashier of the banking institution
at that thriving town. J. A. Molles goes
there tomorrow to relieve Harry Man
chester for time while the latter takes
summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Comparet and son.
Kenneth. leave Thursday for Burnappa
on the Columbia river in Stevens county
where the lady will remain until Septem-
Der. Mr.. Comparet will inspect his
mines in that vicinity before returning
and will be absent a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Hammond are
again at home after two months writing
their autographs on registers in the pop