Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-03-15

T. L. Burns and family arrived last
Friday, March 10th, from Columbus
Kansas, and have taken charge Of the
Frank Dunn ranch on Rationale fiat.
The gentleman was here two years ago
but returned home, and this time brings
isfamily. besides two carloads Of horses
and farm implements. evidently with a
arm belief in the country and de-
termination to stay. The past winter
was an extremely severe one there. but
its effect on the grasshopper crop has
not yet been determined.
The Pullman Agricultural College Glee
club will give one Of their exeellen,
musical entertainments next Monday
evening at the opera house under the
auspices Of the Star Literary society Of
the Ritzville high school. Thirteen peo-
pie will appear on the program. which
is of high class vocal and instrumental
art. Regular prices will be charged.
seats being on sale Saturday At Thiel's.
w. P. Ingle of Walla Walla, has pur-
chased the 60 acre farm belonging to
T. c. Martin. near Washtucna. for con.
sideration Of SI7,Soo. which is at the rate
Of SO per acre. The new proprietor
will Immediately commence farming his
new property. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin lief,
Monday for Kahlotus. where they have
business interests commanding their At.
tention.
w. H. Tuggle was arrested by Sheriff
Gibson in Spokane Tuesday on charges
filed by J. M. Bennington. which assert
that Mr.. Tuggle has failed to settle his
Gnancial affairs with the republican
central committee and has ab.
seconded with a balance of said funds.
He furnished $500 bonds for his appear.
ance in court next Monday.
A nickel.in.t he.slot machine and its
contents, which amounted to about 49, 50.
was carried out of the Frederickson &
Howe bowling alleys Wednesday night
The machine was found in the rear Of
the Gilbert Hunt Co. warehouse, broken
open. The thief escaped. Entrance to
the building was effected by breaking
through rear window.
10. Whitney of Kiona, an old friend
of w. R. Chittenden, Is here on 4 short
visit. He is foreman of I. large farm Of
$50 acres which is being put under irri.
cation by private company. They EN-.
ploy twenty-five men on the farm.
Louis Young Of the King Mercantile
Co.. has purchased the J. F. Coss. ST.,
property on North College hill. where he
will som take up his residence. Mr.,
and Mrs. Coss. Sr.. will move to Oregon
in short time to make their future home
Day Tremper. proprietor of the Casino
cafe at Spokane. is in the city. He was
recently arrested on warrant sworn to
by Ben Hutchinson charging him with
pilfering horse. He furnished bonds
and IS awaiting trial.
u. Joyce. the plumber. this week
completes his task Of numbering oil
buildings in the town. The numbers are
small and neat and are for the purpose
Of assisting in the collection Of water
rents.
Mrs. Homer G. Wright and baby lef,
this morning tor Lind to join her hus.
band. who has position with the Lind
Hardware Co. Her sister, Miss Nellie
Turner. accompanied her.
John L. Brown Of Spokane. was in
town this week putting bis friends mex,
to several rich real estate propositions
and selling several sections Of terra 6rms
in Klickitat county.
L. M. Starr and G, c. Barronett and
families left Wednesday for Rockford
where they have purchased vegetable
and fruit farms and will reside perma'
nently.
Rev. E. E. Davidson. who LETT here
last fall after three years pastorate o.
the Christian chcrch. Is in Kansas city
NO.. where he has taken up the study ol
law.
T. A. German, son.in.law of Mr.. and
Mrs. n. L. Burkhart. is i'll with Ia grip .,
his home on the Flat. Archie Burkhart
has gone to take charge Of his ranch.
Miss Esther Newland left on Tuesday
mornings passenger Straia to attend the
State Normal school At Cheney until the
close of the present session.
"a buggy and team belonging TO o. R.
Haight took lively runaway on the
north side Of town this morning. smash.
ing up the buggy.
Sheriff Frank Ferguson Of Stevens
county, arrived here today. but 20 far We
have not missed any Of our esteemed
citizens.
Orris Dorman Of the firm Of Dorman
Bros; real estate men Of Spokane. was
among the weeks business visitors.
A marriage license has been issued "a
Paul Cronrath and Bertha Friese Of this
county.
Miss Maydee Cobb is enjoying = visit
from her mother and sister Of Waverly.
Mrs. John F. Isby Is visiting friesds
and relatives AZ lind