davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
Death Of B. II. Offutt.

b. h. Offutt died at the home OF bis
SOD. Clay O6utt, nine miles west of
Lind. last Tuesday morning, at the
age OF s.. The old gentleman had
been in i'll health for several months
and his death was not unexpected.
The funeral services were held Wed.
nesday afternoon At four O'Clock at the
Christian church, Rev. w. R. Gun.
bingham. OF Ritzville, Officiating. A
number Of beautiful Horal tributes
were brought by loving friends Of the
departed ono and the music was fur
nished by Misses Ada Lee, Ella Marion
Maize Haas and Mr.. w. w. Aldredge.
The pail bearers were: ]. H. Richard
son, A. Leo, Samuel Armstrong, John
Haas, James Marion and Mr.. Sparks.
Interment was made in Lind cemetary.
B. H. ORutt was born in Scott coun.
ty. Kentucky, March 20, 1890. In
l84S he married Mary e. Thomps on
and in 1850 moved to Prentiss county,
Missouri, where he remained until
l9W-his wife having died in 1883.
In 1900 he came to Washington. He
had family Of twelve children, seven
Of whom survive him: Mrs. A. E. Lee
and Miss Lee Offutt, Of Alphona,
Wash, A. L. Odutt, Of St. Louis, Mo-.
Mrs. J. ". Hawkins, w. g., Clay and
Harry Ofutt, OF Lind.-Lind Leader.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Washington. !

- COuuty OF ADAMS.
BY virtue of all Execution snd Order Of Sale
Issued out Of the Honorable Superior Court Of
Adams. on the 23rd day Of June 1905 by the
Clerk thereof, in the case OF st Paul & Tacoma
Lumber Co., corporation versus Herman G.
Scott and Blanche Scott his wife, and Matilda
Scott and W. r. Cunningham Jr. as Trustee OF
H. G. Scott q bankrupt, and to me, as sheriff,
directed and delivered, notice is hereby Civ.
en-, that will proceed to- sell to the highest
bidder for cash, within the hours prescribed
by law for sheIin's Sales, to-wit: At 10 O'Clock
Az a; NJ; on the l2th day OF August A: p. 1906 be-
y, in the State Of Washington. all the right,
and Blanche Scott his wife in and to the fol.
lowing described property, to.wit: Lots mum:
bered One ~. Two (2), Three (3). Four az and
Five (5) in Block Numbered Forty.E Eight (4S),
IN Greene and Proutys Second Addition 10 the
Town of Ritzville. Washington. levied on as the
property of Herman G. Scott and Blanche Scott
his wife, to satisfy a judgment amounting to
&i0o0.0 and interest in favor of Matilda Scott,
and cost of suit.
Given under my hand, this eighth day of
July 1905. E. D. gibson.
TENT LOWELL, Attorneys. Sheriff.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
Application No. 2ss0.

NOlICE VI DALE OF SChOOL LAND.
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day Of
August, 1906, at the hour of two O'Clock in the
afternoon. on said day, at the door Of the court
house in Adams County, Warrington. the fol-
lowing described school land will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor,
tOwit:
The sw u Of Sec. Is. Twp. 20, Range 81 4. W.
NJ. l60 acres land appraised at 100000. I'm
pr0yements appraised at $l42 co.
The SEA OF Sec. 16, Twp. 20, Range 81 Z. W.
NJ. 100 acres. Land appraised at S2O0O.OO. Inn
prOvements appraised at $l42OO.
Said school land will be sold for not less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm.
provements situated thereon. and as appraised
by the Board Of State'Land Commissioners In
the manner provided by law, \ statement OF
which Is now on file in the once Of the Auditor
OF said County.
Terms of sale are: Under contract, one. tenth
to be paid on the day of sale. and one.tenth
annually thereafter on the first day of March
OF each year, with accrued interest on deferred
balance at per cent per annum: Provided
That any purchase may make full payment at
any time and obtain deed.
The purchase Of such land will be required
TO pay ct the time Of sale the appraised value
OF any Improvements or valuable material on
of the sale price.
The above described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue Of an order OF the Board Of
State Land Commissioners, made on the cath
day OF June. 1906. duly certified and ON file in
office OF said County Auditor.
e. AMsBAUGH,
County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzviile. Wash, this 10th day Of
June, 1906
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

J. H. Turner and bride arrived in
Odessa last Friday evening and are
now cozily settled in their homo in the
south part Of town. The ceremony
which united for life the fortunes OF J 1.
H. Turner and Miss Marie Beck, was
performed in Spokane at the home Of
the brides father, Mr.. George Beck, ON
June 20. The event had been expect.
ed for some time by their immediate
friends, but the quiet manner in which
the affair was manipulated sprung a
general surprise on all and until they
returned, no one knew the exact date
OF the wedding, which was very quiet
affair, only the immediate relatives
being present. They are busy now re-
ceiving the congratulations Of their
many friends, among whom the Record
wishes to be counted Odessa Record.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
SHOW CAUSE ORDER,

In the Superior Court Of Washington, In and
for Adams county.
In the matter Of the joint estate of John ".
Damon and Clarence A. J. Damon, both de.
ceased.
This matter coming before the Court upon
the potion OF Arrilla J. Damon, adm inistrstrix
OF the above named joint estate, for leave to
sell or mortgage the real estate OF said estate,
or part. ior the purpose Of paying costs of adj
ministrstion and family allowance thereof.
ana II appearing to the Court that said peti.
ton 10 regular and in all respects according TO
law. and that there Is no personal property IN
the hands OF the administratrix with which TO
pay said family allowance and costs Of admin
istrstton, 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 paw.
ment OF such family allowance and costs Of
administration. all OF which appears from said
petition. aud the Court being fully advised in
the premises,
It's therefore ordered, that all persons inter.
eated be ana hereby are required to appear in
this court In Ritzville, Adams county Wash
tnEton, on the 9Th day OF July 1905, at the hour
OF 10 9. m. OF said day, aud show cause II any,
why the prayer Of said petitioner should NOT
De granted, aud this Court should not make an
order herein directing and au horiz!ug said
admtnistratrix to sell or mortgage the real es.
tate Of said joint estate, or SO much thereof Is
may be necessary to pay the said family allow.
ance and costs OF administration.
BY the Cont this srd day Of June, 1905.
Court Commissioner. Adams county, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.

Spokane Falls, Wash, June "a, 1906.
Notice 10 hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress Of
June 8, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Ore.
gOn. Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states by act OF
August I. 1882, Charles ". kathbun. OF Ritz.
Vile. county Of Adams, state Of Washington,
ment No. SIC, for the purchase Of the swlI Of
section No. 2, in township No. Is n. range 81,
land sought ia more valuable tor its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Reg
lister and Receiver OF the United States land
office at Spokane Falls, WASH. on Tuesday, the
18th day OF September, 1906.
He names as witnesses: Daniel HOunshell,
I. b. Smith. James Griiiith and Edyth Rath-
bun. all OF Ritzville. Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to Ale
their claims in this ONCE on or before said l2th
day ef September. 1905.
HAL J. COLE. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
Pure Politics Possible.

Charles J. Bonaparte. the new Sec
Rotary Of the navy made = notable id.
dress before the recent Christian En-.
deavor convention in Baltimore on
"Pure Politics and Religion" II was
notable because the speaker has been
conspicuous as an honest politician,
. person usually regarded as piece Of
pleasing fiction. The really preva.
lent belief in most quarters 10 that
dishonesty 10 inherent in politics.
But 1t is not. Dishonesty is fault OF
human nature. Disregard Of duty il
it's weakness. Between this weakness
and this fault graft has fastened itself
upon the administration Of public At.
fairs. We let the dishonest, aggressive
ly active politician break into office.
Then We refuse to turn them out, 90
naturally remains. And between the
laxness Of the people who do the vot.
ing and the activity of the crooked
politician graft has become the all too
familiar aspect Of politics.
In his characteristic way Secretary
Bonepsrte pointed out the presence of
dishonest persona in politics. The
remedy he pointed out when be said
that there should be q constant war
fare without truce or quarter between
the good men and the bad men in our
national and civic political affairs.
The underlying evil is simple dis
honesty, individual dishonesty. De-
cent, clean politics can be had when
al OF the grafters are driven out and
Stunned by men. The cure process 10
publication by elimination.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
HAL J. COLE. Register
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office
SpOkaue Falle Wash Juiv

Spokane Falls Wash, July Is. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act Of Congress OF
June Sd, 1878, entitled, IAN act for the sale OF
timber land in the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada aud Washington Territory" as extend.
ed to all public land states by act of August
%th, 1892, Hunter A. Jones, Of Lance. county
Of Adams, state of Washington, has this day
filed In this office his sworn statement No. $40
Of Section No. 4, Township II north, range 81 L.
W. M, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
lish his claim to said land before Geo. +. Chris.
tensen Clerk OF the Superior Court, at Ritzville,
Wash, on Tuesday, the 10th day of October 1905.
He names as witnesses: Monroe NJ. Grogan,
Walter Rotten, Walter II. Jones and Merit Loun
berry all Of Lance. Washington.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above.described lands are requested to file
their claims In this Office on or before said 10th
day Of October, 1906 Hall. COLE,
Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UuIICu StHttS LHuu OmCe,

spokane Falls. Wash, June "a, 1905.
Notice Ia hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions Of the act OF Congress OF
June 8. 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore.
goh, Nevada and Wellington Territory" %
August I. 1892, Edyth Rathbun. OF Ritsville,
county OF Adams, State OF Washington, has
this day filed In this Office her sworn statement
No. SIT. for the purchase Of the SEA Of section
?. Ia township No. Is n, range No. 81, Il. ". NJ,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought 10 more valuable for Its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to estab.
lisa Der nr claim to said land before the Register
at Spokane Falls. WASH, on Tues lay The l2th
day of September. 1905.
She names as witnesses: Dan Hounshell,
I. b. Smith, James Griffith and Charles "
Rathbun, all Of Ritzville. Wash.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office OH or before said 18th
day Of September. 1905.
HAL COLE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
The Pullman State School.

The fourteenth annual catalogue Of
the State College at Pullman has just
been Issued. 1t is a 21s page volume,
giving . concise description and &C.
count Of the institution and ito work,
and may be had by anyone on appli.
cation. The new catalogue is cousid.
srably larger than any previous num-
her and represents, in it's increased
sise, the rapid growth Of this splendid
educational institution. The total
net enrolment in all departments Of
The college during the year which
closed on the 23nd Of June aggregated
79s students. about l6O more than the
number enrolled last year. This is ex.
clusive Of the large number now in At.
tendance 1t the summer session for
teachers.
Although the State College js only
fourteen years old, 10 has now facul.
~ Of seventy officers Of instruction
and administration, and main tains de-
psrtments OF instruction in Msthe.
MATES and Civil Engineering, Chem.
issry. Botany and Zoology, Agricul.
ture. English Language and LItera.
turs. Economic Science and History,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer.
ing, Geology, Domestic Economy. and
Military Science and Tactics. There
are also maintained Schools of Phsr.
macy, Veterinary Science. Music, Busi.
ness, Dairying. the Elementary School
the Winter School for Farmers, and
the School for Artisans.
The student body Of the College 10 q
representative one. Twelve states Of
the Union, British Columbia and ia
pan are represented, students being in
attendance from nearly every county
Of this state. Az ehows by the list Of
the alumni given, al graduates OF the
institution are meeting with success
in life. Many are ocsupying lucrative
positions Of large responsibility, al
though the 6rst class graduated only
eight years ago. Taken ell In all the
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Office.


Spokane Falls. Wash, June 10. 1906.
in this once BY Willis McComos, contest.
ant. against homestead entry No 1908, made
20 n. range se, Z. W. NJ. by Lonzo schuier,
eOntestee. H. which It ID alleged that said Lonzo
Schiller has has wholly abandoned said home.
stead and changed his residence thereirom Tor
more than six months last past. And that said
entryman has failed to reside on said land at
any time since making said entry. and that
said alleged absence from the said land was
not due to his employment in the army. navy,
or marine corps OF the United States as . private
soldier. omcer, seaman, or marine. during the
war with Spain, or during any other war In
which the United states may be engaged. Said
parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegations at
~ O'Clock a. IN. on September 7, 1905. before
the Register and Receiver at the United States
land oti,ce In spokane Falls. Washington.
The said contestant having, in Q proper ali.
davit, iled June 10. 1906 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, 1t IL
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due ana proper publication.
EUGENE B. HYDE, Receiver.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the Superior Court OF the state Of Washing.
ton. for the county Of Adams.
In the matter Of the estate of Christian
Fechner. deceased.
Notice Of settlement of final account.
Notice 10 hereby given that Andreas Jsnke
administrator OF the estate of Christian
Fechner., deceased. has rendered and
presented for settlement to. and filed In
the Superior Court OF Adams county, State
Of Washington, his final account as such
administrator, and that Wednesday, the 18th
day Of July. 1905. being a day Of Q regular SEES
sion OF our said Superior Court. to-wit: OF the
regular session, 1905. at O'Clock a. M, at the
court room Of our said Superior Court, in the
city Of Ritzville. In said Adams county has
been duly appointed by our said Superior
court, for the settlement Of the SAID final &C.
count. at which time and place any person
his exceptions in writing to the said final &C.
count and contest the same.
Witness. W. Warren, Judge Of our said Su-
perior Court, and the seal OF said court here
unto Affixed, this soth day Of June. 1905.
lssALJ GEO. +. CHRIsTRNsEN,
Clerk Of our said Superior Court,
Zent Lowell, Attorneys. Ritsville, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office,
SINK no Falls Voah Tnlp r. ION,


Spokane Falls, Wash, July Is, 1906
Notice il hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the states of California. Ore.
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
of August 1892, william NJ. Jones, OF St. John,
county OF Whitman, state Of Washington,
ment No Sci. for the purchase Of the swL
Of section No. in township No. II u, range
No. 81 Z. W. NJ, and will offer proof to show
timber or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim to said land before
Geo. =. Christensen, clerk OF the Superior Court,
at Ritzville, Adams County, Washington, on
Tuesday, the 10th day of October 1905
He names as witnesses: Monroe NJ. Grogen,
Walter Rotten. Walter H. Jones and Merit Loun.
berry all OF Lance, Wash.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to die
their claims In this office on or before said 10th
day Of July. 1906.
HAL J. COLE. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
PUBLIC LAND SALE.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wash,
Univ On 1OnS

. July ~, lyUJ. J
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance OF
instruction from the Commissioner OF the Gem
eral Land Office, under authority vested in
him, BY Section 2l55, United States Revised
Statutes, as amended by the Act OF Congress
approved February g. 1885, we will proceed TO
offer at public sale on the goth day Of September
Land Office. Spokane Falls. Washington, the
following tract of land, tOwit; Lot z. Sec y, TIP
Is N, X 80 Z. W. NJ.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above.described lands, are advised TO file their
claims in this Office on or before the day de.
signated for the commencement of the said
eale,, otherwise their rights will be forfeited.
EUGENE Is. HYDE, HAL J. COLE,
Receiver Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
With the Editors.

Married Kshlotus at the home OF
the groom, Thomas McChesney and
Maud Fitzgerald Monday evening,
July 10th, by Rev. Jonathan Edwards.
There WAS house full OF relatives and
friends present and the presents we're
numerous and costly. As many as
fifty enjoyed the collation. at the res.
taurant. The groom is prominent
business man OF Kahlotus and the
bride popular young lady.-Wash-
tucna Enterprise.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

1.-THE Letters OF Self.Made Mans
Wife to Her Son" have now been put
in book form. Next we shall have
1.-THE Letters OF q Self.Made Mans
Aothsr.in.Lsw to Her Uncle" and
after that perhaps 1The Letters Of a
Self-Aade Mans Grandfather to the
Uired Girl"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State Of Waahinufnp

County Of Adams. 90 In fP rpSste. Court
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Jacob j. Rum.
mel. Deceased. Notice is hereby given that
the undersigned has been appointed and has
duly qualified as executor ofthe Estate Of Jacob
J. kummel. deceased and that Creditors OF said
Estate may present their claims duly verified,
With proper vouchers, to the undersigned at
Rooms and In the Gritman Building, Ritz,
Vile. Washington, the place for transaction of
the business of said Estate, within one year
from the first publication hereof. to-wit: With.
In one year from the 5th day of July, 1905, or
the samewill be forever barred.
Dated Ritzville, Washington, July 1st 1861.
&c. Mogan, Attorney.
john DeWald Executor
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
IMPROVED SERVICE.

The Northern Pacific company will in.
augurate Buffet. Grill" service on trains
Nos. IS and IS running between Spokane
and Tacoma beginning July 2oth. This
grill will be first class in every particular.
Short eeorders will be served promptly.
New cars and everything strictly first.
class. L. E. PASKILL, Agent.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

The Gland Office connections" OF the
Aormons will be investigated. The
investigation will doubtless confirm
the impression that the Morn have
connections with everything in Utah
that 10 worth connecting With.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

Walter Scott, the cowboy Cresus,
has shown that tho distance from the
coast to Chicago can be covered inside
Of forty.eight hours. The time is pro.
badly not many years ahead when reg.
ular trains will run from New York 20
the coast in three full days.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

One hundred and five indictments
have been found against officials Of
Milwaukee for bribery. Boodling 10
likely to become unpopular in Ameri-
can cities if the grsfters get their de-:
serts now and then.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19
CALL FOR BIDS,

Bids will be received for the following ma.
terial and labor for School District No, by
the clerk Of the board, at his ONCE in German.
American State bank, who will answer ali
questions in regard to same:
Radiation heating plant for old part Of High
school building.
Grading Lincoln school grounds.
9eventy.hve tons Of Roslyn lump coal, 10 be
delivered at both schools during term,
Repairs. plastering small rooms. High School
building and entrance Lincoln school building
Board reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. c. II. CLODIUS, Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

catalogue 10 useful and convenient
compendium OF information regarding
an institution OF which all citizens OF
the state may we'll be proud.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

Kansas City has had to limit the
size Of billboards. The big ones catch
too many under them when the wind
blows them down.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

The Norwegian throne evidently
does not look strong and durable to
those European princes.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-07-19

II you are going East. write for information
and get pretty book that will tell you all
about IL.