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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
SHOW CAUSE ORDER.

In the Superior Court of Washington, IN and
for Adams county.
In the matter of the joint estate OF John W.
Damon and Clarence A. J. Damon, both de-
ceased.
This matter coming before the Court upon
the potion of Arrilla J. Damon, Administrative
of the above named joint estate, for leave to
sell or mortgage the real estate of said estate,
or a part, for the purpose OF paying COSTS of ad.
ministraton and family allowance thereof.
ana it appearing to the Court that said petit
ton Is regular ana in all respects according TO
law, and that there is no personal property III
the hands of the administrators with which to
pay said family allowance and costs Of admin
istration, and that 1t is necessary to sell or
mortgage the whole or part of the real estate
Of said estate to provide funds for the pay.
ment of such family allowance and costs OF
administration. all OF which appears from said
petition. and the court being fully advised in
the premises,
1t is therefore ordered, that all persons inter
ested be and hereby are required to appear in
this court in Ritzville, Adams county Wash
ington, on the 9Th day OF July, 1905, at the hour
OF 10 u. m. of said day, and show cause, If any,
why the prayer Of said petitioner should not
be granted, and this Court should not make an
order herein directing and authorizing said
administratrix to sell or mortgage the real es-
tate OF said Joint estate, OF so much thereof as
may be necessary to pay the said family allow
ance and costs OF administration.
By the Cont this Srd day of June, 1905;
(sEAL] G. W. RATHBUN,
Court Commissioner, Adams county, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew has
settled in full with the Equitable Lille
Insurance Co. and has paid to that
institution S2S3,S50. This action
proves that there are conscience inthe
United States Senate that Can be
hsmme into right doing, and
the publicity given to this financial
deal, by the press Of this country,
WA the instrument that put Chaun-
coy in the narrow and straight: but
honest path.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
SUM MONS
SUMMONS
In the Superior Court of the State of Wash
ington for Adams County.


In the Superior Court of the State of Wash
ington for Adams County.
J. d. Bassett and Alice G Bassett (his wife,
and &. W. Hammond, Plaintiffs. VS.. Simpson
A. Covert and Lucy A. Covert, this wie), S. A.
Covert, John Finley, and also all other persons
or parties unknown, claiming any right, title
estate, lien or interest in the real properly
described in the complaint herein Defendants.
The State of Washington to the said Simpson
A. Covert and Lucy A. Covert, (his wife), S. A.
Covert. John Finley, and also all other persons
estate lien or other interest in the property or
real estate described in the complaint herein
You and each of you are hereby summoned
to appear within sixty days after the date of
the first publication OF this summons, to-wit:
within sixty days after the 10th day of Sep
TENDER, 1905, and defend the above entitled ac
ton In the above entitled court, aforesaid, and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein,
and serve Il copy of your answer or other
pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for
plaintiffs at their offices below stated, and
in case of your failure so to do, judgment
will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint which has been
filed with the clerk of said court.
The object of the said action is to remove Il
cloud or apparent cloud from plaintiffs title
to lots three (S) and four ~, in block forty
five (45) of the Second Railroad addition TO
the town OF Ritzville, Wash, ana to have
plaintiffs decreed the rightful owners thereof.
TENT x LOWELL,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
+. 0. Address !: Ritzville, Adams County, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

Tho initial issue OF The 1nde-
pendent, published by ]. NJ. Cummins
at sprague, has reached our desk. The
6rst number is four columns, twelve
pages of we'll printed, bright, newsy
articles, from the pen of the editor,
which ought to serve to keep Sprague
awake to its importance and COM
mercial activity. The NEWS trusts
that The Independent may enjoy con
tinued prosperity.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

The best curfew on earth is where
mamma takes Miranda Isabel by her
raven looks as she approaches at lo.3o
D. m. and with slipper makes her
look as though rouge pot had been
turned down the back OF her alabaster
neck, and where pa takes his son by
the elaok OF his pants and proceeds to
lsmbsst. The demands of the public
that the boys and girls 60 to bed in
stead OF gallavanting about the streets
till midnight is thus served better
than . bell tolled from Curfew to Hal
itax.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
NOTICE..

To all the electric light consumers
Beginning August LIST. all the electric
light bills are payable at the Pioneer
State Bank. All the bills not paid by
the sth Of the month. the company will
add penalty Of &C per Kilowatt. The
company also reserves the right to dis
continue the supply of current if bills
are not paid by the 5th of the month,
and the same will not be resumed until
all charges are paid, including soc for
turning on the lights.
RIrZvILLE ELECTRIC LIGHT AND
POWER Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
Grand Opening
SAL

On Saturday, Oct 9TH, we will open our large
Department Store with the Greatest Sale ever held
in Adams County This sale will be continued un-
til Saturday October 14th Our store will be closed
Thursday and Friday preceding the opening for the
purpose Of arranging the stock. Our goods will be
marked at cost and below. To the buyer of every
family wi will say that this is opportunity not to
family will say that this is opportunity not to
be missed We are giving the people Of Adams
County the Greatest Bargains up-to-date Mer-
chandise they have ever had No old stock; we
have had our clearance sale. The Merchandise
offered you at this sale is clean and up to date.
A visit to our store will convince you that the
statements we make true.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
OIItCu Dtu0cS I1HIIU VI1ICCs
Spokane Falls, Wash. Aug. 5, l90i

spokane Falls, Wash, Aug. B, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of congress OF
June 3, 1878, entitled, IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States OF California. Oregon
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4, 1892, John Sponcler OF Ritzville
County OF Adams, State Of Washington, has
this day filed in this office his sworn state
ment. No. S22, for the purchase of the e15
neA e112 sea Of section No: D. in township No
10, north, Iaiige No, &c, L. W. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri.
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before Geo F. Christensen
County Clerk and Clerk of the Superior
Court of Adams County, at Ritzvlle, Wash
ington, on Monday. the 23rd day OF October
1905.
He names as witnesses -
Kari Coplene OF Ritzville. Wash.
Fred Weber OF "
Ernest Dekin OF :.
Henry Dekin of " 4"
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described land are requested to file theil
claims in this office Oh or before said 23rd day
of October, 1905. -
HALL. COLE. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wash, I
SpDtnin her 4 1909

LIND UhlCe at SpOkanc FnIIs Wash.,
September s, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before George +.
Christensen, County Clerk and Clerk of the
Superior Court OF Adams County ut Ritz
vile, Wash, on November %, 1905, viz -
WILLIS c. REEDER.
who made homestead entry No. l5s09, Sept. S,
1903 for the 81 SWA, NEA SWT, NW4 SEl4
Section %. TOwnshipl7 North. Range Sc, E.W.M
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, wiz
Ruis Bemis of Bemis. Wash
Nelson, Stratton of Bemis, Wash.
William Watkins of Bemis. WASH
William Connaway of Washtucua, Wash.
HAL J. COLE, Receiver.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.
Land Office at Spokane Falls, Wash. |


NO1IOI1 EON T UDLICH lION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls, Wash
August 30 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said rroof will be made before Geo. F.
Christensen. County Clerk and Clerk of the
superior Court OF Adams county. at Ritzville,
Washington, on October "a, 1905, viz
JACOB BRAUN,
Who made Homestead entry No. 1lO24 Dec. IL,
1895, for the EH NWl and VIZ NE4, section
~ township 10, north, range 49, E. W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
mis- continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of said land, viz:
simon kesOn of Ritzville, Wash.
Fred keson
John Keson "
Daniel RolOh ''
HAL J. COLE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
Have You a Cough?

A dose of Billiards. Horehound Syrup
will relieve it. Have you cold?
Try it for whooping cough, for asthma.
for consumption, for bronchitis. Mrs.
Joe McGrath, 327 Z. First street, Hutch.
lnson, Kan, writes: Il have used Bal.
lard's Horehound Syrup in my family for
five years. and | find it the most palat-
able medicine ever used." For sale by
Thiel Drug Co.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
NOTICE OF SALE.

NOTICE OF SALE.
In the Superior Court OF the State of Washing.
ton, for Adams County.
HENRY BECKER. JR., Plaintiff,
JACOB BECKER, JOHN BECKER, GEORGE BECK Err ,
HENRY BECKER, SR.. FRED BECKER PAULiNa
BECKER, and ALEXANDER BECKER,
Defendants.
Notice Is hereby given that that the under.
signed, under and by virtue of an order Of
sale, made and entered by the Judge OF the
above named Court in the above entitled
action, on the LIST day of September. 1905 will,
on Saturday, the 7th day of October, 1905, at
the front door of the Court House, in Ritzville,
Adams County, Washington, at the hour of 80
O'Clock p. m, offer for sale at public auction
all the right. title and interest Of the parties to
this action in and to the following described
real estate to.wit
The south half OF the northeast quarter, the
southeast quarter, and the east half OF the
southwest quarter of section twenty. eight
township nineteen, north of range tbirty-four
I. W. NJ. the east half Of section thirty-three
In township nineteen, north OF range thirty
four. L. W. NJ; the northeast quarter Of sec.
ton four, in township eighteen, north Of
range thirty-four, L. W. NJ; the west half of
of range thirty-two, 4. W. NJ; the northeast
quarter of section fifteen, in township twenty,
north of range thirty two. (. W. NJ and forty.
five feet on the northwest end OF lot six, in
block nine OF the original town Of Ritzville,
Wash, and all OF lots three, four and five. in
block SIX OF the original town OF kitzvilie. in
Apams County, Washington.
That the same will be sold as the property Of
the parties hereto, for the purpose OF dividing
the proceeds, according to their interests
therein, and the same will be sold for cash to
the highest and best bidders subject to all
liens mortgages or other membranes there
on, and appearing of record in said county and
state.
Dated Ritzville, Washington, September ith,
l905 "
W. K. CUNNINGHAM, JR.,
Referee.
TENT L. LOWELL, Attorneys,
Ritzyille, Washington,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
NOTICE OF SALE.
In the Superior Court OF the State of Washing.
ton. for Adams County.
HENRY Z. JONES' Plaintiff.


VS..
ALBERT ISAAC JONES, WALTER WILLIAM JONES,
JONES' and Arthur D. JONES, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
under and by virtue of an order OF sale. made
and entered by the Judge of the above named
Court in the foregoing action, on the first day
of September, 1905. will, on saturday, the
7th day OF October, 1905. at the hour OF !
O'Clock p. M, offer for sale at public auction,
ut the front door of the Court House, in Ritz
vile, Adams County, Washington, all OF The
right, title and interest of the parties to this
action in and to the following described real
estate, to-wit /: To-wit: The northwest quar-
ter OF section twenty-tw and the southwt 81
quarter OF section fifteen, all in township
eighteen, north OF range thirty-iour, (. W. NJ,
in Adams County, Washington.
That the said land will be offered for sale Tor
cash, and will be sold to the hiphest.and pest
bidder, subject to all liens, mortgages or other
membranes thereon, and appearing OF record
in the said county and state.
Said land is sold rs the property OF the.
parties to this action, and Tor the purpose OF
dividing the proceeds thereof between the
parties hereto according to their respective
interests
Dated at Ritzville, Wash, September 4, 1906.
W. r CUNNINGHAM, JR,
Referee.
ZEET & LOWELL, Attorneys.
Ritzville, Washington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
PASTORAL,

The farmer sows his crop.
And his good wife sews his clothes /;
The farmer darns the weather.
And the good wife darns his hose.
The farmer pitches In the hay
But, should he cross her within,
His good wife lays aside her work
And pitches into him. Judge
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

It was that old saint OF American
printers, Benjamin Franklin, who said:
"A bad peace is better than any war"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

WANTED-A good girl to do general
housework. Top wages paid. Inquire
at this Office. C..
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

Clothes cleaned. pressed and repaired
at Reider's old stand opp. court house.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
EDUCATION At HOME.

The International Correspond
ence Schools have an exhibit at
H. f. Gritman's Drug Store,
Ritzville, from October 4th to
9Th, 1905. COME AND SEE
US. We can show you better
than we can tell you. Special
course OF German by Phono-
graph as used at. West Point.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
s. SON,
Groceries and Shoes.

Staple and Fancy Groceries, "a
feed yard in connection, where we
keep on hand all kinds of feed stuffs
aud the very best Hay for the Lowest
Price. Give US your grocery order.
Goods delivered to any part OF
city. Phone 100.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
October 9TH until Oct. 18th
DRESS GOODS

Broadcloth, Cashmere,
Heneretta, Ettamene,
Serge, Panama, Chevoit
Wolfe, Melrose, Zebe-
line, Sicilian fancy and
plain Mohairs, Albatros,
French Flannelette and
Cr..avenette. Every
thing in the Crepe Fam
tesen wa IS in gs and
suitings will be display
ed at prices that will
open your eyes.
Our line of Ladies
Skirts is one the best to
be had. Good taste is
displayed in every gar
ment. Don't miss the
opportunity.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04

After examining line af-
ter line of SHOES, we
think at last we have
chosen the b EST.
Here's what we are offer
ing our trade this Fall:
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
Altered and Fitted While
You Wait.

This reduction is the
same in our line, of
Ladies' Cloa ks and
Jackets. We are show
ing more individual
styles in Ladies Cloaks
this season than has
ever been shown by any
one house in Ritzville.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

HAL J. COLE, Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
MARION POsTOFFICE.
Great and Needed Improvements Have
 Been Made.

OERaf Improvements AAANC
 Been Made.
 Marion, Feb. 12.-(Special.) )-The Marion postofice was recently removed to a building. the interior of which had been renovated and remodeled. It is situated in the Southern portion of the town, and Is convenient to the business houses of the place. The building is a well lighted. well venti- lated brick structure. The fixtures of the office are new and up- -to-date The furniture is of oak. Each rural mail carrier has his own separate de k with case of letter boxes above and everything is so conveniently and sys- tematlcally arranged. that errors can easily be avoided. Besides the gen eraI delivery, there is the call box. The lock box and thed rawer with the combination lock, anyone of which the renter can choose at pleasure. The desk of the postmaster Is exceedingly convenient. When the top is thrown back every drawer is unlocked, and slight forward movement. locks every one. The desk of the assistant Is all that could be desired. There is a stout iron rack on which mail sacks are hung and a convenient place near by for dumping the mail which has been pre- pared for the sacks. Facilities for systematizing work and avoiding error, .are quite in evidence. This change
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
FIRST DIVIDEND.
Defunct OpeIIIxa Bank Ready for Paw

DefuRct OpeIlka Bank Ready for Pay-
 ment to DepOaitOrs,
 NOpelika, Feb. 12.-(Specfal. )-The trustees of the shapard Bank, which failed in Opelika some time ago. have filed a report with Hon. H. NJ. Wilson. Register in Chancery. and are ready to make the first payment to the deposi- tors. Some of the dePositors have filed objections to some of the fees allowed by the trustee. These objections were to have been heard by the Regis ter on the 10th inst but on account of his sickness the hearing was continued until the 18th inst. It is thought after this matter is disposed of first divi- dend of about 25 per cent. will be de- clared.
 Phillips, Yarbrough & Allen of Opeii- ka have purchased the hardware store of Sims Street of Alexander City for $s,999.
 Owing to the heavy rains, the farm CTS meetings in Lee County were not las largely attended yesterday as they would have been, but the farmers realise the absolute necessity of de- creasing the cotton acreage and the amount of fertilizers used this year and there is a strong determination to carry their resolutions into effect
 The City Execuaive Committee will meet tomorrow night to fix the date for holding the primary to nominate the city ticket
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13

Newton. Feb. l2--tspecial Cores nonSence.) .)-The section boss ana the wandering newspaper man were ma rooned by the weather at the lone some little railroad station or Eloa Junction. The trains were four hours apart and there was nothing to do but to lean against the windward side or the station and watch the freezing ram fall monotonously hour after hour upon dead and decaying cottontelds.
 Out of their common misfortune the two became quite friendly. They both had distinct grievance against the weather and by the exchange of similar opinions on the very disagree able brand of climate that they were forced to encounter with no other arr tificial aid than the windward side of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
NOTICE TO BONDHOLDERs.

Notice is hereby given that holders of the Bonds of Montgomery County issued under the act of the Legislature ed thereto approved February, 1887, and known as Court House and Jail Bonds and numbered from 31 to 30 in- elusive are required to present same for redemption at ofice of County Treasurer, or at The Importers and Traders National Bank, New York Citv, Interest will cease on said bonds on and after April 1st. 1905.
 sy order of the Board of Revenue.
 s. T. WESTCOTT, Clerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
expected that some transactions will

The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company will begin producing iron again at their Gadsden furnace tomor- row. This furnace has been thorough lv repaired and is in fine shape now. The Consolidated Company has three furnaces, two at Ironaton and one at Gadsden. its own coal and coke produc- tion being sufficient for these furnaces as well as to place some of the prod ucts mentioned on the open market. Col T. G. Bush. President of the Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron Com pany, will shortly decide in his recOm- mcndations looking to the erection of another furnace Mary Lee. Jefferson County. and Gadsden. Etowah County, are under consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
The Grip of La Gripps

Girard. Feb 12.-(Special,)- There is more sickness in Gitard and its neigh bor. Phenix City, than in years. Most of 1t is due to la grippe. Perhaps a majority of the operatives of the Eagle and Phenix mills, in Columbus live on this side of the river, and recently 300 of the operatives at the plant were sick Fortunately the sickness is not of a serious character,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
sonEDuLEs AssUMINe sHArn
Trains Entering Montgomery gre EsulM'
 nInE with Regularity.

The railroads entering Montgomery are getting the tangles straightened out once more. the Western train. due at 9:2O p. m,, getting in two hours late last night.
 The Louisville and Nashville ran two sections to New Orleans, the first leav- ing at 9,35. on time, and the second at 12 o'clock. About o'clock last night the wreeking whistle in the South and North yards sounded fuFir ousiy--it developed that the tTeut was with the electric motor opeFe the tnrntable in the shops
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
FTNEsT cur FLOWERs

For Funerals, For Weddings. For Receptions, Roses and Car nations, fresh from our own green houses daily.
 Ten thousand rose plants, field grown, eyerbIOOming varieties, ready for prompt delivery.
 ROSEIONT GARDEN Telephone 200. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13

and Improvement have come about through the efforts of the present, post master MT. J. D. Dennis. His assis- tant, MT. L. s. Evans, is a veteran post office man, who well understands the various departments of postoffice work ....
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13

The Gas Heater is portable. ES1 can have heat at any part of the house, in- stantly. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
IRoNA

:r!9S sgTl al.::9Ip,ies. :sl] Sas HE be ' ',ss si safes in stock WritI
 phone 12s. A~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

ARMSTRONG Printing Co. MontgomHry Ala. office, HI North Court St.; phone number, double fourteen; when you wish neat job printing quick, call us.
 THE COAL MEN have gotten down from the tree of high prices. Was it the neV : papers tufts of grass, or Wiliiamson's $4 % coal that brought them down? Talk coal with Williamson. he has plenty 120 North Perry, phone 254.
 NNOUNCEMENT-Our line of fishing tackle Is larger this season than ever be- fore; you get what you want in this line at our store at the right price. Montgomery Loan Go. f-2S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
LOST

--,- LOST. .,,,, CT Fol- .. LOsT-A sorrel mare about Branded on thiEh Suitable q DOCCISS paid for return. Address Coosada. Ala Af I-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13

SUCCESSFUL hotel manager wants to rent or take management of completely Fur i'm Alabama. Address L. E. Page, Fairnope,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
WANTED

WE WANT your typewriter business; our saIe rental and repair service ts unsur- passed; supplies for all machines. Terry ss z DaVant. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13

UTANTED-Men VI to learn barber trade; few weeks completes; join now and prepare for spring rush; positions guaranteed; gradu- ates earn SIS weekly; board and tools pro vided: can nearly earn expenses before tin-
 ishiaG; send for catalogue at once. Moles Barber College. New Orleans. La et-s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13
wANTED-sAALn HELP.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON may make make good income corresponding for newspaH}e,s' }sr rs sxnerience unnecessarily; send for par ~ v
 Northern Press Syndicate AocApo'" 4 st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-13

WANTED-To travel for house establishe,a 80 years; expenses and straight9 weekly sslary' or commission, or both; experience unnecessary Mgr. Statesmen. 5th Floor SoS Olive St., St. Louis. ~'