Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-01-20
LOCAL TOPICS.


and experienced instructors for the pub
lie schools of the state and will also en-
deavor to insure better results by the
adoption of their methods. Many mex
perienced teachers are over paid but the
fact remains that those who are masters
of their profession are unable to com.
mand a liv ns wage compared with
other profe ssions. A committee was ap-
pointed on this subject at the recent
meeting in Seattle and they are endeav-
oring to promote the idea before the
public.
The Great Northern has INDUCED in a
wholesale laying off station men on this
division during the past month. A short
time ago the day operator at this station
was dispensed with and last week Agent
Patterson's helper. William Greisinger,
was laid off leaving him to do the work
at this station with only the assistance Of
this night operator. The forces at the
adjoining towns, Harrington. Edwall and
Wilson Creek, have all been reduced and
it is said several Offices along the line
will be entirely vacated.-Odessa Record.
Henry Margrat. formerly proprietor
of Margraf's Cafe and Bar, which was
seriously damaged by fire and water,
recently in the fire watch partially de-
stroyed the building, last week filed a
petition in voluntary bankruptcy in Spo-
kane by his attorneys, Gent. Lowell &
Linn. His liabilities are s23os and he
places his assets at $4,000. Local credit
ors will suffer to the extent of about 5000.
Sam Heater of Dayton. Ohio. brother
of Ed. Heater of Fletcher, shot large
eagle near that postoffice on Rattlesnake
fiat measuring six feet from tip to tip of
wings which is being mounted by Frank
Stuart, the expert taxidermist. This is
a rare bird in this country and its cap
ture is remarkable as it was flying with
band Of wild geese when discovered.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Andrew left Saturday
for Palouse City where they have store
and will make their future home. They
bought the Bee Hive stock about month
ago from E. Block and closed it out at
reduced prices. The room which is in
the Gritman building will be occupied
henceforth by the Erbes-Sandbrink
piano firm.
VIM. Snyder. the merchant, returned
Monday from Seattle where he has been
inspecting his interests in the large
wholesale piano firm and music house of
Reichart Bros. & Co. He says the city
is rapidly growing. everything hustle and
activity and many magnificent improve
ments and buildings under way.
Geo. A. Metz. accountant and manager
of the King Mercantile Cos. branch
store at Hatton, was in the city yesterday
checking up the last years business
which he reports in good condition. Mr..
Metz announces his candidacy for the
county clerkship subject to the pleasure
of the Republican convention.
An enjoyable leap year party was CIV
en- Thursday evening by Miss Nellie
Carlson at the home of her parents.
About twenty invited guests spent the
evening in playing games appropriate
for the leap year, after which refresh
ments were served.
Albert Morris, owner of one of the
prettiest farms in western Adams coun-
ty and tor which he recently refused
$3.50 per acre, was in from Willis Sat
urday and among those contributing to
the comforts of the propiietors of this
family journal.
The Good Templars will give public
installation and social in Greene's hall
Friday evening, February 9Th. Next Fri
day evening the program committee
have prepared mock trial which will
be interesting.
w. H. Hedden, who has held the po-
sition of assistant marshal for the past
two years, left Monday for Spokane for
short visit when he will 60 to Sunny
side where he owns an interest in hard
ware store.
Chas. W. Myers. young newspaper
man representing the Pendleton Tribune,
was in town Saturday, the guest of his
friend, Mr.. J. w. Brewer. the genial as
sistant cashier of the First National
Bank.
Fred Richardson left last week for
Quincy where he will reside in future.
During the past season he has been en-
gagged by the Pacific Elevator Co. as
grain buying agent for their warehouse
here.
James Despair of Newport. Idaho.
who was among the early settlers on Grab
creek when Adams county was created
twenty years ago. is visiting his son. VIM
+. Despair on East College hill.
VIM. P. Folger. representing the
Phoenix and German American Fire In
surance companies. was in the burg yes
terday on a tour of inspection in the
local risks.
A. Z. Boyer killed fine otter IN the
creek east of town Friday. a splendid
specimen OF valuable fur bearing animal