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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23
ESTATE
AND
! u R lance
HERE ARE A FEW
BARGAINS

One section well improved, over 400
acres in wheat. good well. $3s per acre
good terms.
One-half section close to Odessa all un.
der cultivation. $50 acres in wheat. sac
per acre, good terms.
One.half section close to market, all un.
der cultivation, 100 acres in wheat,
good well and buildings. All machin-
cry, horses and every thing on the
place goes with 1t, $42 per acre. $1,000
cash. balance good terms.
l have two well improved sections over
700 acres in wheat. One third crop
goes to buyer, only ~ miles to market
good we'll and buildings on place.
This is snap. Price $40 per acre.
Here is a snap. u section only { miles
from Ritzville and and u miles from
Wheatland well improved and 100 acres
in wheat goes to buyer. Only $3I.oo per
acre. u cash balance good terms.
Also two good sections within I and
Hmiles to market. Gao acres in wheat
goes with place also good we'll and out.
buildings and house also 600 fruit trees.
These two places must be sold together.
Price 5000 per acre $4,000 90 cash
balance good terms.
$1,000 will buy a fine homestead relin-
quishment. Only three miles from
good market. All good land with
house and barn. This Is a snap.
A hundred and one other good places
for sale. also town property Of all des-
cripuon. Come and see me at the
Adams County News building.
F. c. Hennebere
NTzvILLe. WASHINGTON
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

The United Artisans was organized
last December with 27 members. Since
the organization of the lodge A mem
bers have been initiated into the order.
Last Friday night three people were
initiated into the order. After the in
itiation light refreshments were SER
we'd.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

THE Merchant of Venice" modern
lied, was given last night by the Senior
class. Newell Smith as Bassanio, Laura
Perkins as Portia. and Perry Shuler, who
took the role Of Gabbo. servant of Shy.
lock, were carried out in such way
that instead of thinking you were listen
ing to a senior class. you imagined you
we're watching Maud Adams. Sarah
Bernhardt and Maxine Elliott. The rest
of the troupe carried out their parts well.
They were assisted by the r. H. S. Boys
and Girls Glee Clubs. The cast was:
Duke of Venice............,...LydiaS chelly
Antonio, Tom Adams
Bassanio. Newell Smith
JIdudnO. .-.-.--..-.......-..-..
Prof Sweipenhunpen-
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

The game between the University of
Washington and Ritzville. which was
played on the local diamond. was not so
pleasing to the eyes of the baseball fans
here. as we lost to the visitors by a score
of 6 to 5. as was the game Wednes.
day with Blair. The game was
a close one all the way through. but on a
close decision in the last halt of the ninth
inning Siemens was called out and the
side retired.
The U. of w. is playing fast ball this
year and the boys here made a good
showing. as we were beaten last year by
this same aggregation.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

Now is the time to order new sum.
mer suit Of clothes. Before ordering see
l.. 8. Davis, over Rosenoffs.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

A Ritzville baseball team played the
Rocky Coulee boys on the Rocky Coulee
diamond last Sunday. At the end Of the
game the scores were figured out to be
after school teacher and professor got
things Strengthened out-38 to ~ in favor
of Ritzville. The batteries were: Ritz.
ville-Koch and Weber; Rocky Coulee
-Toda and Greenwald. Umpire-Frank
from Sunday.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

For clothes cleaning. pressing and re-
pairing see L. 8. Davis, over Rosenoff's.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

A team Of Odessa boys played the
Fourth team here last Saturday, which
resulted in score of Is to Is. and. as it
was getting too dark to prolong the game.
the umpire called it tie. Charley Chap
man is manager Of the team here. and
he will try to get games with the outside
towns.
Batteries: Ritzville - Achziger and
Maurer; Odessa-Galbreath and Her.
ring.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

Tomorrow evening S. B. L. Penrose
will deliver his address to the graduates
at the Auditorium and o. R. Holcomb
will make the presentation addresses
They will be assisted by the Boys and
Girls Glee Clubs and Mrs. Vetotoe.
After the exercises at the Auditorium
the Seniors will be rendered a reception
in the Congregational Church parlors by
the Alumni.
The Junior class of the Ritzville High
School will entertain the Senior class at
Tinneps Hall next Friday evening. The
Juniors have invited the Sophomores,
Freshmen, Alumni and ex-studentsot the
High School. The Junior class show
their good feeling for the Seniors this
year by this entertainment.
Owing to the large number invited, the
hall will be a little crowded, but the
Juniors are working as hard as possible
to have every one enjoy themselves. as
this will be the last High School dance
of the season.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23
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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23
The Past Week Marks an Epoch
In the Educational Field Of
Our Growing City.
ENTHUSIASM UNBOUNDED.
Spontaneous Cooperation Of
Teachers. Pupils. Parents and
Public Was Responsible.

Miss Donalds room, the Seventh
grade. started the Commencement week
exercises by rendering "Hiawatha" last
Friday night. The participants in this
play deserve credit. for, by their actions
and the way in which they handled their
parts, it could be seen that they had
drilled hard for the play.
The following was the cast of char,
acters:
Hiawatha Jessie Maurer
Little Hiawatha ... .......... Herold Martin
Minnehaha ................ Lucille Greene
Nokomas. ......................Ett Eta Wittrock
Famine ......,......,...... ...., Jacob Achyziger
Fever. ........,........ John Danekas
The Indian maidens were: Mae Baird,
Gertrude Irby. Bertha Johnson and Ma
bel Thompson.
The Indian squaws were: Elso Har-
desty, Ruth Pettijohn. Margaret Siemens.
Letta Herring. Mary Hess, Anna Rosen.
off and Lena Mintzner.
Mrs. Vetotoe assisted the program by
a solo.
The program given at the Baccalau.
reate services last Sunday night was as
follows:
Baccalaureate Sermon-''A Prophecy
of Self Mastery" Rev. w. J. Hindley
Scripture Reading. .........R Rev. Collins
Prayer. ....................Rev koOntZ
Singing ~ Led by High School Chorus
Selection by Male Quartet. .........,.........
Graham, Sapp. Taylor and Pettijohn
Benediction. ..................... Rev. Harris
About 500 people we're present at the
services.
Monday evening the Juniors enter
tanned about 400 people at the Audito-
rum with "Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" They were assisted by the Ger
man scholars of the Sophomore class.
who gave an opening farce called IAN
Easter Play" The story is that group
OF boys and girls go into the woods on
Easter morning to play. They see an.
other group and hide in the bushes to see
what they will do. The second party is
searching for treasure, which they say
can only be found on Easter morning.
They locate the spot and decide to re-
turn later. The first group hears them
and decides to play trick on them, so
the first group conceals box of sand un.
der tree and hide to see what the Sec
ond group will do. The second group
comes and discovers the sand. The cast
fo1ln~c.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

Alter the opening farce Monday even
ing the Junior class gave Mrs. Wigs Of
the Cabbage Patch" From the first ap.
pearance of Mrs. Wigs until the curtain
dropped in the last act everybody was
in state of mirth, except in the act
where Jimmy dies, when the scholars
acted SO natural that it might have been
mistaken for the funeral of dear friend.
Paul Fowler as "Mr. Robert Redding"
showed, by the way in which he fed
Australia ice cream, that he had prac-
ticed his part and studied out its person
atty. Bess Fowler. in the role of Mrs.
Wigs, was above criticism. The way in
which she handled her part made one
think Of the real Mrs. Wigs. Her
troubles and trials we're carried out in
III a way that ladies in the audience
icerely sympathized with her. The
let of .,nz
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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-23

w. o. tiditCi, CtttoI tliC
Hustler, was a county seat caller i
Monday.
Hiner Dorman, an old pioneer of Al
ANS county, was among the trades pco-
pie here Saturday.
Fred Vincent of Rattlesnakc Flat was
a city business visitor here the first of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. n Clark Of Hatton
spent Sunday in this city, the guests of
Mr. and Mrs J. p. Bassett.
J. D Bassett spent the first of the week
a Odessa looking after his banking in
tcrests there.
c. H. Clodius transacted business in
Odessa the first of the week.
w {. Reeder spent the fore part Of
the week at Spokane.
Ned Norton was seen on the streets
here Saturday.
Samuel eileen was trading with the
merchants here Wednesday
Eugene Ahern was among the pedes.
TRANS on the streets Thursday.
Carl Lee was Spokane business
visitor Wednesday.
A. w Woody was visiting friends and
relauy es in the city the first of the week
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
4 New Feature in Through Sleeping Car
Service.

On Sunday, December 18th, the Den
yer ~ Rio Grande railroad will inaugu-
rate daily line of Standard and tourist
sleeping cars between Denver and Los
Angeles in connection with the new
Clark road. Both cars will leave Den
yer daily at $50 a. IN. and arrive at Salt
Lake city at ! 30 p. IN. the next day. At
this point the cars win be held over un-
til midnight, thus allowing through pas
sengers the privilege OF a stop-over Of
ten hours and a half in Salt Lake City.
Eastbeund, these cars will leave Los An
geles at 500 p. IN. and arrive at Salt
Lake City at 6:3O a. m. second morning,
where they will remain over until $50
p. m, thence to Denver where they will
arrive at i:20 the following afternoon.
This stop-over at Salt Lake City of the
regular line of sleeping cars promises to
be an attractive feature for transconti
mental travellers.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Have You Ever Spent a Winter South ?

Galveston has the finest beach in the
south. The climate is wonderful. Low al
titude, humidity Of atmosphere. soothing
sea breezes and the general restful effect
Of the easy southern life all tend to slow
down the irritable heart and brain and
bring about perfect rest
The Colorado 4 Southern makes a
round trip rate OF $3.50 to Galveston.
Mr. 7. Il. Fishor, G. p. A.. Denver, will
send you complete data about this at
tractive place.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
NEVADAv|LLE NOTES

The city dads met in regular monthly
session Tuesday evening and went thru
the regular routine of business besides
making arrangements for bettering and
improving the roads and city in gen.
eral.
The Fire company met Monday even
ing in order to transact all business and
look over the fire situation in general.
John Prouse left for Globe City, Ari
xona last Saturday where he will look
for some employment and if successful
will make that city his future home.
Thos. N. Warren also left for Globe
City, Arizona, where hs expects to make
his future home.
Street Commissioner the Hon. r. w.
Pearce, under instructions from the city
daos and the mayor has a number of
men and team employed fixing up the
road at the western extremity of Main
street. This is very good thing and is
commended by the citizens as the road
had been in rather bad shape there for
some time.
Rev James Coulter, of Denver. a
brother of the Rev Mr.. Coulter of the
NJ. E. church of this place is in town
conducting the revival services at the
above named church, which are being
held every afternoon and evening Of the
present week. Mr.. Coulter is a good
speaker and also beautiful singer
which helps very much in the services
he is conducting.
John Ganley arrived here last Friday
from Cripple Creek in order to look over
his business interests. He returned
again Saturday morning.
Mrs. James Furze. who has been on
the sick list for the past few days is con-
valescing rapidly.
Il. G.. Belts left for Denver last Friday
to attend to some business interests re-
turning again on Monday noon.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Gave Name to Popular carriaoe

There is pretty bit Of history in
the name of that vehicle. the fiacre.
birth who went over to France In the
seventh century and lived as a her
nit In a forest near Meaux. His pop
ularity became very great In the
France of later centuries. When
Savage started public hackney coach
es in Paris in lG40 he found the most
convenient center for them TO be an
inn in the Rue ST. Martin. named Ho-
tel ST. Fiacre and adorned with an I'm.
age OF the saint. Hence "facre."
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Expert Japanese Smokers.

According to accounts the Japanese
are experts in smoke rings and in Jap
an 1t is considered no unco;Gmon tricn
to blow three rings of slaoke in sue
cession, the second travelling through
the first and third through both. Some
stage performers become so expert in
smoke-blowing that they are not only
able TO multiply the number OF rings
thus formed, but actually form Jap
anese characters representing words
and even sentences. One Japanese
juggler, ii is declared, proposed TO his
wife by forming the characters repre-
seDting his avowal of love through
thin stream OF smoke.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Phone, Central l06
Raise the $H25, 1000

Gpn Greek District railway proposition which has
people the project first
property and the citizens in general to
determine whether not shall be built 1t has reached that stage
where be built provided the people OF pn county can rase
themselves by enstng aid from the outside the sum OF
that tC be large amount
when confronted with the question: be aised the people
shake their heads doubt and the county not in condition at
the present subscribe that amount of toward the
terpse Without considering the matter thoroughly they to
that conclusion Their invariably is the county too poor
Now in the matter when it looked the
proper the and impossible to raise the
required the building of this railroad? To
begin Gpn county regarded in point of size being
the richest counties in the state? Isn't fact that of
the wealties in Colorado have extensive interests pn
county? Must be conceded that right here our midst
four who could themselves this $2OOO with
decreasing their accumuaon to such extent that would be
fe Furthermore the truth that in the city of Denver live
residents this whoare directly
esed Gpn county who could raise s25ooo and rot feel that
they had contributed particle their savns When the foregoing
considered this county advance the required
start this railroad?
Above enumerated few from which this
money isn't necessary any
What wanted for all who
derous of seeing the railway traverse this county and enter this
city to contribute his her share matter how little 1t may be-
That is the it is intended to raise this money.
BY contributing this not out and out Donation
such made get the railway and should not be
sdered such 1t and which bound prove
profitable money iavanced stock received therefor
1t estimated that the dividend which this stock will will be be-
tween five No risk of losing the money is taken
should the railroad be constructed it deposited with
and the of failure the
S25000 by July lt what has been subscribed will be returned
the subscribers.
imperative the welfare and advancement
county that this be raised The road needed and need
ed badly If the people want this railroad is within power
and get and should make effort toward
curing it. There need giving up dpar
We should do all to raise the $2500O and if
in the attempt will at least have the consolation of knowing
we tried.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
TEXAS
THE COLORADoANs WINTER RESORT

San Antonio Is an ideal place to sbend
the winter. Half foreign, wholly unique;
it is altogether one OF the interesting
places. Its perfect climate, semi tropical
vegetation and numerous plazas, adobss
and missions make it more like an old
Spanish city than any American town.
The round trip rate to San Antonio
via Colorado a Southern is SI1.1O. Com.
p'ete information may be had from Mr..
L. Il. Fisher, G. p. A., Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Raspipes Originally norwegian.

1t is a curious fact that bagpipes
were invented in Norway and thence
imported into Scotland in period
when portion of the country fell into
Scandinavian hands.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
BLACK HAWK NEWS

tleT bluu lell LeuscT w cQutSudJ
afternoon where he will remain as he
has good position in sight.
Mr. Anderson who has been on the
sick list for some time past is up and
around again.
VIM. Harvey has purchased the meat
market formerly owned by Fred Hughes
in this city. Mr.. Harvey is the well
known Central City butcher, having
conducted market in that city for
many years past until recently, and will
conduct only first class market Mr.
Hughes left for the valley where he may
possibly start in business in Denver or
some other growing town.
On Saturday, February 10th, the In
dian Social Club will give another of
their popular social dances at Firemen's
hall. Leo Voll will preside at the piano
and an enjoyable evening is guaranteed
to all those who attend on that night.
Born-In Black Hawk, Colorado, on
Tuesday, February 9th, 1906, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Amadeo Zadra, a son. DR.. Rich
mond was in attendance.
Mrs. J. Rachofsky left Tuesday after
noon for Denver on a short visit to her
daughter, Mrs. HurwitZ.
An initiation OF two pale faces is
scheduled for this evening in Black
Hawk Tribe No. S4, Imp. o. r. NJ. There
will be something doing for Arthur
Crook and James Ryan, the two candi
dates, have been assured that they will
receive their moneys worth.
VIM. Key was up from Denver last
Friday on a short visit.
Miss Viola Cottle, who has been visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. John KurtZ for
the last two weeks or so returned to her
home in Denver Tuesday morning cal
led there on account OF the illness Of her
mother.
Robert Holtzweig made business
trip to Denver Sunday, returning again
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cohen and son
Abe went to Denver yesterday on short
business and pleasure trip combined.
The Hawk Social club had installation
of their new officers Tuesday evening,
after which spread was served and all
had most enjoyable time. This club
is adding new members at every meeting
and is rapidly gaining in every respect.
Last Saturday night the Hawk Social
club gave a card party at their club
rooms which was well attended. Prizes
were offered for the ones winning the
most games. Progressive high FIVE was
played and those showing the most and
least ability during the evening in play
ing were awarded prizes, which were as
follows: First lady's, Mrs. Ruttcamp;
second lady's, Mrs. Wm. Mitchell: lady's
BOBBY. Mrs. Osgood Blake; first gents.
John Kurtz; second gents, Geo. Kurtz;
gents BOBBY, Albert Syberts. The boys
are figuring on giving another card party
about week from rext Saturday.
Last Saturday evening number OF
the members of the Knights OF the Pro
tected Ark. known as Wild Rose Ark
No. "a, iourneyed to Apex whore they
instituted another Ark of from twelve to
fifteen members. The Black Hawk de-
gree team did the heavy work and made
avery creditable showing. After lodge
banquet, fit for a king, was served and
splendid time was had, the festivities
lasting until the wee small hours The
local members could have been seem
vending their way home after three the
next morning, rather tired but well salts
fled with their evenings outing.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Mexican Volcanoes

The main Mexican volcanoes are
Popocatepetl, Orizaba. Ixtacclhuatl.
Nevada of Toluca. Perote, Tancitaro.
Patamban. Ajusco. Tuxtla, Sangan.
guey, Colima and San Francisco.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
A Daily Ihouuht.

Women respect man whom they
cannot deceive, but only when he has
the generosity to warn them of els
Recommendation Oliver Hobbies.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
EnqIand's Last PLAQUE.

The last outbreak of the plague In
England was in l663-5. when the Great
Plague OF London brought the city
TO ruin.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Man ls Common Enemx.

A woman in New England says that
man has only one enemy, himself;
and woman has only one enemy. and
that Is man.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Well OF BY Comparison.

Caroline tells me young Goodby
proposed to her last night" n.
Il don't think know him. Is he
well ONT"
"He certainly Is. She refused hin. !"
Topeka State Journal. af
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Environment for Scientists.

Generally speaking. II may be safe
ly put that mastership in any Of the
sciences is usually won by the man
whom birth has placed in an environ
ment In every way conducive to the
development OF scientific career.
Seldom is II that genius. with Meth.
er ancestry nor training to favor him.
springs up to stsrtle the world with
a scientific discovery. as In literature
Dr. In other arts more closely allied
10 science.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Walnut Rails Last lono.

Walnut rails have remarkal,y "
long life. Many are still In use whi /,
were split more than fifty years ago.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Whin for Sale /!

A good one, almost new. on very re.
asonable terms. Box l26, Black Hawk,
Colo
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08
Furniture, Stoves, Carpets.
At The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co. u

Get the habit Of, trading with the
Hawley Mdse. company.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

All kinds Of artistic job work . me by
The Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

j. Go to Hawley's for oranges and ban
anas.
Gilpin observer., 1906-02-08

Carpets, rugs, linoleums, at Anderson IS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-15
THE WRITER'S.

Thomas Hardy, the novelist, spent
part Of his life In an architects Office
and be has made two of the characters
IN his novels architects.
Han Caine makes practice OF visit.
Ing every place he intends TO describe
IN novel When engaged on story
he writes, on au average. l,500 words a
day.
Miss Mary Johnston. the Virginia
authoress, who had been In critical
health for many months, announces
her entire recovery and that she will
spend the winter in Richmond.
Mariner. poet and scientist, Captain
G. A. NJ Taber OF Wakefield. Mass.
has forsaken the ocean and settled
down to the production Of several vol
umes Of verse and the publication OF a
number Of articles on the question Of
climatic changes due to the influence
of the ocean currents and winds.