Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-06-15
LOCAL EVENTS Of THE WEEK.
TOGETHER WITH A PERSONAL MENTION
OF THOSE IN THE n0vlN0 PANORAnA
OF LOCAL hlSTORxI


Ranch" Seattle farm publication. ar
rived in the city Monday and will canvas
the county in the interest of the paper
which he represents. The Reverend
gentleman is a gospel exponent and is
most eloquent and forceful speaker. He
visited Ritzville in the fall of 1890 at
which time he delivered lecture at the
Methodist church. A few days later he
was in the Lake Labish Railroad wreck
in Oregon in which he was slightly in.
jured.
The Ladies and Knights of the Macca.
bees this city observed last Sunday in
memorial services of the order, Rev. F.
Vernon Jones. pastor Of the First Congre-
gational church delivering an appropriate
and impressive sermon in commemora-
ton of the day to large audience. "The
text was. "Overcome evil with good"
The cemetery was visited and flowers in
profusion were strewn over the graves of
Mrs. Geo. Sinclair. Katie Achziger and J.
A. Thompson. deceased members.
Jurors for the next term Of superior
court ape c. E. Rogers. Henry Richard
son. James Nelson. Christian Schragg,
A. l.. Hollson. w. J. Harter. Emil
Haman. Z. A. Harris. J. M. Cartwright.
G. S. Cotlingham. John Goodykoontz.
Henry Oestreich. H. X. Ocheltree,
George Schafer, c. Moeslee. Jr, P. J.
Gerring. George Dewald. c. F. Ander-
son, ]. E. Clever. L.C. Huffman. Jacob
Rosenoff. L. Conroy. w. A. Mittlestadt
NJ. J. Crouch.
Services at the First Congregational
church. Sunday morning at II o'clock
preaching by the pastor. A meeting of
the church will be held at the close Of
the service to consider matter of i'm
portance, all members are asked to be
present. At 8 o'clock P. M. there will
a Union meeting at the First Congrega-
tional. The address will be delivered
by Prof. Scanlon. Everybody invited.
After an eight months term our school
closed in district No. 81 last week. A
short program was rendered and IN con-
cIusion the teacher presented token Of
remembrance and book to each pupil.
Nc compliment ourselves in having had
the services Of Prof. F. J. James who is
not only an able instructor but also
faithful Sunday school worker.
Todays Sp ,kesm mr. .view says: NV.
c. Reeder of Ritzville, Wash. has bought
the eight room residence and three lots
at the southwest corner of Boone avenue
and A street from Charles H. Wolf for
$500. Mr.. Reeder is merchant of Ritz.
vile and is moving to Spokane to make
his home. The sale was made by Fred
Flint"
Prof. Scalon. national prohibition lect-
urer. will address the people at the M. E.
church next Sunday at II a. m. and at
the First Congregational church at 8 p.
M. the churches of the city uniting in
the evening service. Prof. Scanlon pos
sesses Extraordinary ability and all should
hear him.
Daniel Kleinknecht is in circulating
subscription list in town today for the
relief of Wilhelm Knecht who lost his
home and entire contents by fire about ten
days ago leaving hiai almost destitute and
with large family on his hands. The
call Is being responded to with liberality.
Philip Raab of Purnips Corners. Mich.
arrived yesterday for short visit with
his sister. Mrs. Jacob Buehler three miles
south of this city. The Buehler family
will 60 to Rosalia for few days to at
tend the German Methodist camp meet
ing now in progress there.
Solomon I. Bartges well know farm
er east of town has presented this Office
with samples of the largest hen fruit ever
raised in this county. These eggs evi.
IDENTIFY OF the plymouth rock series. many
Of which will weigh pound. are now on
exhibition in this Office.
The county court house is in the hands
of Faucher & Carney who will paint. re-
varnish kalsomine and otherwise proper
ly decorate the stately structure. The
outside staging is all in place and the
work will commence at once.
The Empire State Bowling team of
Spokane will meet the Ritzville pin
knockers on the Tinnel Bros. & Meyer
alleys Friday evening at $50. Seven
pins will be the game rolled.
Esther Kennedy Of Chicago, cousin
of w. r. Kennedy who has taught in the
public schools Of that city for six years
past. has accepted position in the Ritz.
vile Public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Chapman are in
town from the fat today. Mrs. Chapman
was formerly. Miss Alice Bemis and one
of the popular teachers in the public
schools of this city.
Mrs. N. H. Greene and Miss Anna
Olson have returned from three weeks
visit and recreation at Hot Springs and
other resorts on the west side of the
mountains. u
DR.. Eugene R. Lehman arrived Mon
day from Genessee for few days visit
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