Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-05-09

o. H. Greene. Mrs Matte Martin and
Miss Laura Davenny were spectators in
the crowd at the Big Rink, Natatorium
Park. Spokane, last Monday evening
when the Divine Sarah Bernhard, the
worlds greatest emotional actress, pre-
scented Camille" Although 81 years oil
age, Madame Bernhard carries the stage
appearance of a woman of IS. Her once
great beauty has been but little marred
~ the flight of years, and her easy elas-
icity on the stage shows the great care
he has taken of herself. Her.wonderful
ontrol of voice is her greatest talent.
nd, although her words were in French.
very emotion was faithfully portrayed
y the exquisite meditation OF her truly
.onderful voice.
U. K. Loose of Seattle. vice president
the First National B nix, was here
Tuesday inspecting his business interests.
He is heavily interested in the Columbia
River Canal Co. which occupies most of
his time. He has firm belief that a
great future lies in wait for the state Of
Washington and is backing his judgment
financially. His bank stock in the First
National has never been for sale and his
aith has brought the ultimate reward,
nat institution being one OF the best
ividend payers in Eastern Washington.
Paha is planning for the annual Flag
y picnic, which occurs on June ID. and
an event of much importance to the
lib of Adams county. The program
committee are preparing for the usual
open air speaking, band music, horse
racing and other sports. concluding by
big afternoon and evening dances. Lib
eral purses are usually hung on each
event OF the afternoons sport. A ball
game between two good teams will be
one of the features this year.
Rev. William M. Proctor. pastor of the
First Congregational Church, will preach
upon the following subjects Sunday, May
IS: In the morning the subject of the
sermon will be. salt and Light" In the
evening he will take for his subject.
Can the Ethics of Jesus Be Applied to
Everyday Affairs?" The morning serv-
ice is at II o'clock and the evening serv-
ice begins at o'clock.
Patsy r. Clark returned Wednesday
from the big Douglas county horse
roundup which started |from Ephrata on
Tuesday, April "a. thirteen hundred
head arrived at Ephrata last Monday.
Riders will remain out and it is not ex.
pected that the final roundup will be
made before July IS.
The White River Lumber Co. and St.
Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company, pre-
diets coal and wood famine again next
winter and advises peopE to lay in their
winter supply now. Their advertisement
quoting prices now current appears in
this issue. Look it up.
At the Baptist church next Sunday the
following services will be held: Sunday
school at 10 a. m. preaching at II a. m,
Junior society at 7 a. m. and preaching
at 8 p. m. The theme for the evening
services will be, Christ Is All In All"
Mrs. Frank Stuart chaperoned jolly
crowd of young people out to Rocky
Ford on Crab creek Sunday. Lunches
were in evidence and the day was spent
enjoying the abundant shade and green
grass.
The two young sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Linn of Fletcher have recovered
from slight attack of dyptheria. The
children were taken sick at the home
of G. d. Linn. the county treasurer.
Elner Glenn of Almondale. Mo-.
brother of Mrs. H. f. Christensen. has
accepted position with the German
American State Bank and has arrived
and taken up his new duties.
Mrs. l. Bell Hackett and two sons.
Paul and Sutton, returned to Hatton on
last Sunday evenings local west. bound
passenger after several days visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Sutton.
Fishing is reported good by the local
anglers and there is usually large
crowd out every Sunday. Graham. Vi
gren, Amsbaugh and Davis are telling
the largest stories.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Harris enjoyed a
days outing last Sunday going to
Sprague where the OCCUPIED grandstand
seats at the ball game in the afternoon.
J. d. Peck, clerk OF school district
No. 50. and an influential rancher OF the
northwestern part Of the county. came in
from his farm last Monday.
Miss Ellen Burroughs has issued invi.
tations for a progressive 800" card party
at her home on Thursday evening, May
10th.
Miss Ethel Walker. one of last years
graduates of the Ritzville High School.
is down from Spokane on short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hopple were
among those who attended the base ball