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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

FOR RENT-Rooms with private table
board. MRS. GEORGIA JOHNSON. D St.
Man and wife want work, ranch work
preferred. L. Holscher. at c. Lemman's.
WANTED-To buy farm, wheat pay.
ments, on reasonable terms. J. A. +.
Inquire at this office.
King, the optician from Spokane, will
be at DR.. Burroughs Office Dec. and and
grid. Do you need glasses1
All the latest books just arrived. New
reading for young and old.
THIEF DRUG Co.
Reider's orchestra will furnish music for
dances and other parties on short notice.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Oct I2tf.
Drop in and look over our line of Suits
and Overcoats for men and boys. We
can save you money at the Boston Store.
FOR SALE-Cheap. Must be sold.
One secondhand Piano. Easy payments
if wanted. Address P. 6. Box sos, Ritz.
vile, Wash. If
Highest prize WAS awarded at the St.
Louis fair to the Star Brand of Shoes.
We sell them exclusively at the Boston
Store.
Clothes cleaned and pressed at Reid.
er's, opposite and in front of the court
house. Ladies' work a specially. Prices
moderate. Oct. I7tf.
Why the Star Brand Shoes received
the highest award at the ST. Louis
Worlds fair. Because they are better.
Sold at the Boston Store.
To ExCHANGE-I6o-acre farm miles
from Lind to exchange for Ritzville prop.
erty CLARENCE E. STRAIGHT,
Nov. IS 1t Lind. Wash.
FOR SALE-Five-ro0m new cottage
and three lots, IooxI5o feet. large barn
and good outbuildings, fine cellar and
green house, city water on premises, one
block from the new school house, C. S,
THE ONLY SAFE WAY to keep
your valuable papers, ETC., is to have a
safe deposit box in a fire and burglar
proof vault. The First National Bank
has all of these facilities and will rent
you box at reasonable figure. Your
patronage is courteously solicited.
We are again In the market for farm
loans and we will meet any interest rate
anybody else will make and 20 one bet
ter. Our money is unlimited, and the
larger the loans the better they suit.
Quick action. No delay. GENT, Low.
ELL & LINN. Ritzville. wash.
Why not open bank account The
First National Bank will assist you to do
SO by furnishing you with a Home Saw.
ings Bank in which to keep your savings
until you have accumulated enough to
deposit. They will open your bank upon
presentation and place the contents, Of
large or small amount, to your credit
and pay you interest at 5 per cent from
date Of credit, interest to be computed
and credited to your account on January
list and July list of each year. Try this
savings system and you will be surprised
at the amount you will accumulate. It
will pay you to investigate.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23

Chris. Kyriss was down from Spokane
Saturday as witness IN John Kehner vs..
Hugh Rankin, wherein it vas alleged by
plaintiff that a dog of the. defendant
caused a team.to run away seriously in.
juring Mrs. Kehner. The jury awarded
$7o damages and the defendant to pay
costs of suit.
Geo. Schnell has lately purchased a
hay farm in the vicinity of Cheney and
will soon remove his family to the new
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Schnell have lived
here nearly all their lives andin their de-
parture we lose a most worthy couple
who will always be gladly welcomed in
any community where they may be
known.
Miss Josephine O'Leary of Davenport,
has been employed to teach in the Ritz.
Vile schools, the addition in teachers be.
ing necessary on account of the large
attendance, which is phenomenal for a
town the size of Ritzville.
Thos. Durry was in town Monday,
leaving for his Walla WalIa home yes
terday. The genial gentleman owns q
large tract of farming land south of town
which brings neat income under lease
on shares of crop.
A. F. Stops has succeeded c. E. Bar
ronett in the dray business and the latter
will soon leave for Colorado. where he
has land interests. His family will re.
main here for time.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23
Local Players Are Good.

Without doubt the performance of
stony. the Convict given by the Ritz.
vile Dramatic club Wednesday evening
was pronounced success in the way OF
a production. 1t was all and more than
was expected. Each individual charac.
ter was brought forward strongly.
The appreciation OF the play was
shown by the repeated applause. and in
spite Of trouble with the lights, it was
rendered without hitch.
Weary Wayside, or Ralston Holcomb,
made hit in his mirth provoking char
acter as a tramp. and Miss Whitney as
Sally, his sweetheart, brought out many
good laughs.
A. G. Striker as Judge Van Cruger was
more professional than amateurish. even
though it was his first attempt. and much
is to be hoped from him in future plays.
His wife was ably handled by Miss San.
ders. as she had the appearance of fine.
elderly lady.
Miss Kate Fowler and Mr.. Chlttenden
carried the audience with their lovers
parts as Lena Van Cruger and Philip
Warburton.
Miss Florence Fowler as Miss Sedley
could not have been placed in better
hands. as she was the cranky old maid
throughout.
James Barclay. the villain. was very
well portrayed by Mr.. Thompson. and
occasioned hiss now and then from the
audience.
The warden and negro servant as pre-.
sented by Henry Rosenoff, gives prom.
Use of something very good in the future.
IS he certainly deserves credit for his
work.
Tony Warren. the convict. tramp and
gentleman, was in the hands of Mr..
Warner, and was all that was expected
OF him. 1t could be easily seen that he
had more than embryo ability. as he
handled the play and players with ease.
The Dramatic club now have tair
start and have a better basis to begin
their next play on. Although the 6nan-
cial part of it barely paid expenses. q
little was left over for the treasury for
future use in purchasing plays and cos
tunes.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23
Death Of D. J. Kretzer.

"In the last stages Of consumption and
with but few hours to live, D. J. Kret-
ger, booked at the police station at 4:25
yesterday afternoon as a sleeper. was re.
moved to the Sacred Heart Hospital at
noon today" says the Spokane Chronicle
of today. "The man was taken to the
police station on call from the Colum.
bia hotel. He was around the hotel and
stated he wanted to spend all his money.
as he was to be taken to the poor farm,
and they would take all OF it from him
there. He was acting queerly and was
sent to the station by Officer Thompson.
"ln the morning it was noticed that the
man appeared to be very sick and Dr..
Gray was sent for. The doctor ordered
his immediate removal to the hospital
and stated that he could only live few
hours at the most.
"Kretzer has been staying at the Work
ingman's home for while past. The
day before yesterday he went to 1910
Second avenue to saw some wood. and
while there suffered collapse. The
patrol wagon was sent for and he was re.
moved to his room. Yesterday he left
and was next seen At the Columbia hotel.
from where he was removed to the sta.
ton,
1.-THE man is 50 years Of age and un-
married. 1t is said that he belongs to .
lodge Of Masons at Wasco. Oregon. He
stated to the police yesterday that he had
brother living At The Dalles. Ore. and
that there were no other members Of the
family. He Is of slim build and wears a
mustache."
Daniel ]. Kretzer mentioned in the
above article. together with his father.
brother. ex.Mayor Philip L. Kretzer Of
this city, now at The Dalles. Ore. and
Henry w. Kretzer. now of Cornelius.
Ore. all resided here from 1883 to about
1893.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23
Citizens Ticket Nominated.
Monday the mayor issued the follow.
ing call for a city primary convention:
CALL FOR PRIMARIES

Monday the mayor issued the follow.
ing call for city primary convention:
CALL FOR PRIMARIES.
Notice is hereby given to the voters Of
the corporate town of Ritzville, Wash
ington. that the primary election for
nominating officers to be balloted on at
the municipal election to be held De.
cember 6. 1904, will be held in the court
house on Tuesday. November ~, 1904,
at 7:3o o'clock p. m.
The officers to be placed in nomina-
ton are mayor for two years, two coun.
cilmen for two years and treasurer for
one year.
Only vsters who have registered will
be permitted to take part in the primar-
les. and all such who are interested or
desire an honest, capable and progress.
i've city govern nent are earnestly urged
to be present and participate in the pro-
ceedings.
Dated at Ritzville. Wash. November
81. 1904. Very respectfully.
F. E. ROBBINS. Mayor.
Pursuant to the foregoing call large
representation of the city electors as
sembled at the court house at the hour
named. Attorney w. W. Zent raped
the meeting to order. ]. Oscar Adams
was chosen as chairman. Geo. F. Chris.
Jensen secretary. Fred Thiel and w. H.
Martin as assistant secretaries.
James S.hiewe and G. E. Lowell acted
as tellers.
THE TICKET.
For Mayor-Dr. ]. w. Lansing, ply.
stefan and surgeon.
For Councilmen-Geo. L. Tinnel, pro.
prietor of the Tinnel block and bowling
alley; 8. D. Douglass. telegraph operator
and agent for Coe Commission Co.
For Treasurer-H. A. Albert (present
incumbent). head bookkeeper of the
Ritzville Hardware Co.
Upon the official ballot the name will
appear as "Citizens' Ticket"
d. A. Davenny. DR.. P. w. Yearsley.
John Bovee. L. P. Baumann ard Hans
Thomson we're appointed committee to
fill any vacancies that might occur on
the ticket through removal. resignation.
death or otherwise.
The nominations made for mayor and
treasurer we're the unanimous choice of
the meeting, no other names being pre-.
scented for those two offices.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23

MIR. William Williamson was born in
Duncansville. Penn, May 2. 1883, died
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Ida
M. Patrick, Ritzville, Washington, Wed.
nesday. November I6. 1904. aged u
years 6 months and IA days.
In 1850 he moved with his parents to
illinois. and in 1855 married Miss Caro-
line Grover, who survives him after
nearly 50 years of happy companionship.
To them IL children were born. eight of
whom are still living. They are: Mrs.
Ida Patrick of this city. Mrs. G. A.
Metz and Mrs. Lloyd Williamson of Hat.
ton. this county; Mrs. w. E. Haynie of
Pendleton. Oregon; Mrs. W. c. Fredden
Of The Dalles. Oregon. and two sons and
daughter Of Humboldt, Nebraska. The
four first named we're present at the
funeral. also MIR. A. W. Grover and
Arthur Grover. brother and nephew of
Mrs. Williamson, residing at Helix, Ore
gon.
About two years ago Mr.. Williamson's
health began to fail. and with all the
medical skill available and the benefit
often derived from change in climate.
the faithful. loving care Of wife and
children. he gradually declined. A.
though at times a great sufferer during
his protracted illness, he bore his suffer.
ing with a fortitude seldom equalled-
patient, accomplishing. The immedi-
ate family deeply feel their loss, which
Is that Of kind and loving companion
and an indulgent father. Dear father,
how We miss thee, as we realize thou
hast gone 10 that shore from which none
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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23
Wedding Invitation.

Pretty wedding invitations are out for
the approaching marriage Of two Of our
young society people. which reads as
follows:
NJ. and Mrs. Albert bailey
request your presence
at the marriage Of their daughter.
Eva Nae.
to
Edward J. Troysr.
A. the family residence,
Ritsvills. washingtsn,
Thursday evening. December eighth,
Nineteen hundred and four.
at o'clock.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23

Douglas City on visit to Mrs. Janssen's
aged mother. Mrs. John Bunger. on the
old home place three miles west of town.
Mrs F. J. Van Ruren, who has been
very i'll for some days past. was taken to
Spokane Wednesday morning to receive
medical treatment.
H.. ALERT. county commissioner-elect
of Memo. was in Colfax last week on
business. passing through town today on
his way home.
Mrs. VIM. Williamson and son, Lloyd,
accompanied Mrs. Maynie to Pendleton.
Oregon, where they will spend some
time visiting.
DR.. John Johnson was visiting Kahl.
otus the first Of the week and reports
crop conditions very favorable IN that
section.
Mrs. L. L. Lydell came up from Hat
ton to attend the funeral of VIM. VIII.
hanson. returning next day.
VIM. Francis Dorgan and Mss Mag
gle Estell. both Of Lind. we're married
Yesterday in this city.
Archie Burkhart. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. L. Burkhart, has been enrolled in the
Ritsville high school.
Miss Mabel Morrison Of Spokane. is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Lettie Morri-
son. for few days.
Al. Burkhart and wife of Washtuc.
ma. were shopping in town this week.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-23
Card Of Thanks.

To the nelghbors and friends who so
kindly assisted US during the illness and
at the death of our dear companion and
father, we desire to express our heart.
felt thanks and gratitude.
MRS. WIN. WILLIAMSON AND FAMILY.
Nov. "a, IoO4,
Evening journal., 1904-08-24
MANY SPEECHES MADE
IN NOMINATING TICKET
Union State Committee Not
Given Power to Make
Changesin Ticket Named
snecial to The Evening Journal.

Dover, Aug. 2i.-When the Union Re-
publican Convention adjourned yesterday
afternoon there was some surprise among
tho delegates because a reblutlon en-
towering the State Committee to make
changes In the ticket nominated had not
been passed IL was explained afterwards
that the rules Of the party gave the COM
mlttee power to fin all vacancies which
might be caused by death. resignation or
otherwise.
The ticket published in The Evening
Journal yesterday was nominated without
a hitch. There were many speeches laud-
ing the candidates. Joseph J.. Cahall, OF
George town. made the speech placing Dr.
Hiram r. Burton in nomination for Con-
gress George w. Roberts seconded It.
William r. smthers. Of Dover. made
the speech putting Henry c. Conrad in
nomination for Governor
Mr.. Smithers said he had been asked
TO nominate an old friend from boyhood,
an old schoolmate, one with whom he had
been hand IN hand and heart to heart He
loved and he admired Henry G.. Conrad.
Mr.. Smithers then paid his respects TO
the Democratic party in way that caused
the delegates to burst out I'm laughter
The Republican party, he said had grown
from a struggling minority to a majority
The Democratic party was a wornout gar
meat, thing OF shreds and patches 1T
for the rag man. II Is mere scare crow
i'm the field Of mistakes and blunders. The
Republican party means something. But
Mr. Smithers said he was merely there
to nominate that intellectual gentleman.
delightful companion, who knows more Of
Delaware and her traditions than any
other man In the State. In any assem-
blage he would be a gentleman of dig
nifty, one locked up to and admired one
who would be asked about. one whom all
can trust Every Republican, Of what
ever afhliation. can put their trust In
Henry C.. Conrad. The young men OF the
state will rally around this refined gem
tleman, this delightful man of affairs.
The nomination was seconded by s.
Frank Ewart, j. l.. Caha,l and John w.
Bird. colored, of Wilmington.
James W. Robertson nominated Isaac T.
Parker for Lieutenant-Governor, paying
high tribute TO Mr. Parker.
Daniel j. Layton, Of Wilmington, nomi-
mated Sylvester d. Townsend for Attor-
ney-General.
DR.. George W. Marshall for Insurance
Commissioner was nominated by Dr. lay
ton, ana George W. Roberts seconded his
nomination.
Ex-state Senator S. J. Abbott, in a few
remarks named David S. Clark for Au-
/ ditor of Accounts, and George S. Buell.
nominated Thomas Curry for State Treas
I urer
Francis 5. Bradley and State Senator
S. S. Pennewh and Secretary Satterhell
We're appointed a committee 10 notify MT
Conrad Of his nomination.
Mr.. Cahall presented a resolution de.
claring the name of the party to be IN,
| Union Republican party with the nv,
| pointed star as the emblem.
A memorial from the colored voters o
/ the State calling for harmony and on,
ticket was adopted.
Evening journal., 1904-08-24
PORT ARTHUR RlDDLED.
Scarcely Building Has Escaped Dam
age by Japanese Shells.

Scarcely Building Has Escaped DAM
age by Japanese Shells.
Chefu. Aug pa junk which left
Liaoti promontory on the night Of Aug.
81 has just arrived here. She reports
that the Japanese have succeeded in
occupying Antseshan fort as we'll as an
other fort, probably Etseshan. about a
mile southwest of Antseshan. They
have driven the Russians from the
parade grounds, which lie about two
miles north OF the harbOr; they have
destroyed two forts at Chaochanko,
which is within the eastern fortihca-
tions. and they have advanced TO n
point near ChaochankO. This news con-
firms information received here pre-
viously and which the local japanese
were not inclined TO believe.
The junk heard firing until midnight
of Aug %. Scarcely a building in Port
Arthur remains unchanged. The town
hall, which was used as a magazine,
has been destroyed.
Four large warships unable 70 fight
are at Port Arthur. Only one ship, a
vessel with two masts and two fun
nels has guns on board.
The fire of the forts not captured by
the japanese, together with the effect
of land mines is given as the reason
why the japanese have not yet con
quered the Russian stronghold.
Evening journal., 1904-08-24
Terrace Fete

Residents of West Sixth street between
Franklin and Broome and their friends
are lublant over the success Of the ter
race fete held last night. il was the
most novel affair in the way of fete
that has ever been held I'm Wilmington
dnlwsa more successful than any of the
persons interested had even expected.
The houses on the north side of this
block are built on high ground with ter
races in front and il was on nine of these
terraces that the festival was held. 1t was
for the benefit Of the Harrison Stree.
NJ. y. Church and about $500 was realized
on tho venture. There were over 1900
tickets sold and between 1900 and 1000 per-
sons visited the block during the even
ing to partake Of refreshments and wit
ness the decorations. The occupants OF
the nine houses beginning at No. 1871
West Sixth street, in front of which the
fete was held are John r. Gallagher
Harry G.. Tazewell, j Howard Handy
G. IL. Blaine, Lewis p. B. Faust. Peter
Z. McCo,ley. Linton Howett, Otto Thlel-
man and Mrs. Coi'ins.
The decorations consisting Of bunting
American flags and several hundred Jap
anese lanterns made a pretty scene. Sus-
pen lec along the pavement In front Of the
terraces was "a row OF vari-cOlored Jap
ane se lanterns Another row was sus-
pended along the terraces, and still an.
other along porch fronts. Leading 10 tho
homes Of those who participated wer,
arches covered with bunting.
Along the terraces were tables wher,
the refreshments consisting Of ice cream
cake and lemonade were served. Thesl
tahios were covered with bunting. Flags
were suspended from the second stor,
windows Music was furnished by an or
chestra of ten pieces.
Among the young women who assiste,
at the tables were Miss May ADearns
/ Miss Anna Lee, Miss Mamie Russell Mis-
Mable Howett, Miss Helen Croney, Mis-
Myrtle Larison, Miss Bertha Faust. Mrs
I r. ] HUT, Mrs Frank HUT Miss Ger
trude Biscoe, Miss LEILA Bennett Mis-
( Virginia Veasey, Miss Mary Thatcher
| Miss Gertrude Larson, Misses Elsie an
Beatrice Howett Miss Margare, Carte
and Mrs Harry c. Tazeweil.
There We're persons present from al
parts of the city.
Evening journal., 1904-08-24
DECLINED THE OFFICE
Howard D. Ross Refused to Become a
Candidate on the Union Ticket.

Candidate on the Union Ticket.
Howard d. Ross made the following
statement yesterday afternoon regard
ing his candidacy for Lieuteant Gov
ernor:
my name having been publicly men
toned In the press In connection with
the Union Republican nomination for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS without my previ-
GUS knowledge or consent, / feel II a
duty to state to my Republican friends
that / declined TO accept the tender OF
the Union Republican or any other
nomination unless named on a compro-
mise ticket as the choice of the Regu-
lar or both factions of the Republican
party. This Is the only course that /
could consistently take IN view OF the
part taken In the last Regular Repub-
lican State Convention I'm which / sup
ported DR.. Chandler for Governor and
Mr. Derby for Lieutenant Governor.
an dbecause also OF my present afilia-
ton with the Regular Republican or
ganlzation as a member of the city and
county committees. In my judgment
nothing should be done at this critical
time that might retard party harmony
with honor or defeat the success OF one
Republican State ticket standing for
good government
Evening journal., 1904-08-24
Surprise Party

A birthday surprise party was given re-
Gently to Miss s. Mulrooney by tne
Misses Lannan, and Mu.rooney, and an
enjoyable evening was spent, in playing
games. singing and dancing. Solos were
rendered by Messrs. Raugh,ey and Rowe,
accompanied by Miss May Dolan. AT a
late hour the guests were escorted TO the
dining room, where refreshments were
served. Among those present were the
Misses NJ. Mulrooney, *. Nelly, M. Lam
nan. M. Dolan, ). Mulrooney, NJ. Nelly,
NJ. Nannan. l.. Gardiner A. Alhlrooney,
* Kelly NJ. Wa sh, A. Burns, h. Farley,
S. Hare. J. Connor, G. OConnor, M.
Mulroc ney, Miss Helen Connolly of West
Chester Mr.. and Mrs. Mulrooney, Mr..
and Mrs. Murray. Messrs. W. Cook r.
Raushley j, Cory }. MCCLELLAN. j.
Flynn, J. Rowe, E. Durney, j. +. Null
rooney, ID. OMeara, n. Lannan, j. Null
rooney, W. Newell, j. Murphy. J. Kelly
George Durney, and William Lannan OF
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1904-08-24
Yerker Repairs Trunks, ard St
MANY TENTERS ARE
DRAWN To CAMP
Number of People Attending
the Animal Meeting in
Progress at Laurel
Special to The Evening Journal


Laurel, Aug. 24-The attendance at
Laurel campmeeting yesterday was sur
prislngly alrge for week day, hundreds
being drawn to the grounds last evening
to hear tho Rev. Howard 4. Quigg, of
interesting sermon.
The cottagers are now all comfortably
fixed for their three weeks camping
The list includes; Albert Waller and fam
ily, G. j. Wheatley and family. Elijah
Wootten and family l. j. Collins and
family. John Moore and family, C. T..
Messck mad family. Medford Phillips and
family, II. B. Rodney and family. 1. II.
Melvin and family. w. d. Hastings and
family. Captain John Quillen and family.
Harry Bacon and family r. II. Riggin
and family, W. S. Vaughn and family,
W. l.. Torbert and family. Annie Moore
and family. Abner Bel and family. Oak
ley Eskrldge and family +. A. Twilley
and tamily Captain John Marshall and
family. Captain George Elzey and family
Senator ID. o. Moore and family. W. r.
King and family. George Moore and fam
lily, Henry Eskrdge and family. James
Conoway and family, Albert White and
family II. c. Phillips and family. SAM
uel Nessick and family, Harvey ID.
Kitchens and family, Herbert Williams
and family Forrest Whaley and family
John A. Ellis and family, Ebbitt Hast
ings and family, Harley Boyce and fam
ily James ID. spicer and family, AfthuI
James and family. W. e. Benson and
family, W. Smith and family. Captain
Robert Riggin and family. Lawrence Rig
gin and family, Levin Lowe and family
CLERK Of the Peace James Wright and
family. Emory b. Rigein and family
Harley O. Riggin and family. Captain
William lnsiey and family. Henry s.
Moore and family. w. S. Holt and family
Captain Roland Quillon and family, W
II. Chipman and family. L. r. Scott and
family. II. +. Moore and family. Fessen.
den Small and family. Charles r. Moore
and family, j. b. Wheatey and family
Ann NJ. Studley ana family. NJ. b. Hearr
and family, Edward Baker ana family
Adam Price and family. j. n. Lowe and
family. James Morgan and family. G.. W
Hastings and family. DR.. T.. n. +. Far.
low and family, J, w. Truitt and family
In addition TO these there are several
large tents occupied by parties OF young
ladies and one which houses fourteen
young men. The boarding tent has several
guests.