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CORRESPONDENCE.
Lind.
Rain is falling frequently, and the
long continued dry period is over.
Mat Curry has been appointed night
watchman, vice George Taylor, re
signed.
Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Howick of Walla
Walla were guests of friends in this
■ city last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Day Imus who have
been visiting at their old home in lowa
returned home last week.
George McCreedy, recently from
lowa, has accepted a position with the
Potlatch Lumber Company.
Harry Beacon and family, who have
been spending the past month in the
east, returned home last week.
Henry Meyers a well known ranch
cher three miles south of town, has
sold his home farm.
J. B. Crall, a rancher northwest of
town, who had his hand taken of re
cently, has sold his 480-acre ranch to a
Mr. Friend.
Robert Watson, who owns a large
ranch south of town, has moved his
family from Walla Walla to Lind. He
purchased the Dr. Smith cottage on
Third street.
Red Wheat 54 1-2 cents and blnestem
87 1-2 centß were the prices paid at the
warehouses, as a result of a little rival
ry among buyers. This is about 3
cants above the market price.
Politics in this part of the county has
livened up somewhat of late. The local
candidates, W. G. Offutt for repre
■entative and C. H. Low for assessor,
are making an active canvass, while
•very available spot that is at all con
spicuous is filled with photographs of
candidates.
The Linn mill is running anight shift
and will continue to run until the large
stock of wheat received any contracted
for is ground. About 150,000 bushels
have been delivered, which fills every
available space in the company's ware
houses, while nearly 100,000 bushels are
piled outdoors.
A meeting of Lind merchants was held
Friday night to organize a merchants'
protective association. Its object is
more thoroughly to harmonize the bus
iness interests of the town and to estab
lish more uniform rules in regard to
granting credit to customers. Another
meeting will be held Thursday to elect
officers.
Rev. J. S. Bell, pastor of the Lind
Methodist church, has been requested
by church authorities to take charge
of the First church of Dayton, in place
of Rev. Mr. Harmon, who desires to
move his family to southern California
for his wife's health. Rev. Bell has
declined the offer, and will remain with
the Lind church until the close of the
conference year.
Fire was discovered Tuesday morn
ing in the Neilson block in the second
story over S. Rasper's store. In the
building are the Bank of Lind, Rasper's
general store, J. H. Richardson & Sons
furniture store, with offices and the
Masonic Hall on the second floor. The
fire waa fully under control at 4.30 by
the heroic work of the volunteer fire
men. It started in the hall leading to
the Odd Fellows' Halt though no meet
ing has been held in that part of the
building since Saturday and the doors
were locked. The southwest part of
the upper story was gutted. The dam
age to the building is $3000, partly
covered by insurance, and on Odd Fel
lows' regalia and furniture $700, with
no insurance. S. Rasper's general stock
of merchandise was damaged by fire
and water probably one half, and this
i* covered by insurance. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
Washtucna.
Imkc Hood returned home today
after six months' absence in Kansas,
where he has land interests.
H. D. May, who recently moved to
Dayton, has sold his residence in the
north end of the town to H. D. Morgan
for $1600.
Wm. Snyder of Ritzville, who has a
branch store here, will postpone the
•rection of concrete store buildings
here and at Kahlotus until spring.
Rain has fallen steady yesterday,
this morning and through the night.
Wheat hauling is at a standstill. Roads
Will be greatly improved throughout
the Washtucna country.
Kelley Peters of Walla Walla to-day
bought the Elite billiard parlors from
William Mustard, who disposes of the
rooms to take possession of the Model
Saloon he recently purchased from J.
W. Swope. Peters arrived to day. The
buildings will be connected by a hall
way.
Threshing in the Lantz neighborhood
is completed. Wheat averaged 15 bu
shels an acre. Bluestem was mostly
raised, but a few farmers who sowed
Turkey red secured a better average.
Only two farmers in a wide stretch of
territory surrounding Lantz postoffice
are seeding, the rest fearing that fall
sowing will be winter killed as last
fall's seeding was.
Robert Mcßae, recently arrived from
Scotland and employed on the Ankeny
ranch, was nearly killed Saturday
morning. He mounted a wild horse
and the animal reared and fell back
ward. Mcßae was struck in the pit of
the stomach by the pommel of the sad
dle. The young man was unconscious
for two hours and it was feared he
would not recover. Dr. J. W. Sherfey
•ays there is a chance for his recovery.
Wheat buyers estimate that 330,000
bushels of grain have been received
here. The four warehouses are each
receiving an average of 1800 sacks a
day. The great bulk of the wheat in
the country will be in tha warehouses
by two weeks from today, and buyers
Free! Free! New Idea Patterns
We are giving free with every jjL.lljfil IjATfTf |nPPN|NG We have added to our stock
$5.00 cash trade, a beautiful j a comp i ete \[ ne 0 f New Idea Pat-
Picture suitable for framing. .J' terns. In the future you can find
These pictures are 10x36 inches IN ALL I at our store any pattern you find
and come in ten subjects. Call listed in the New Idea catalogue.
and look them over. Hi DEPARTMENTS Any pattern, 10c.
MBIN'S NECKWEAR The Favorites in Black Goods N
All indications point to the increasing ai t m q Mixture* ™ ? T*V
//A, vogue of black as the season advances. /veaf, new Uray Mixtures E At Petticoat.
100 A 1 Vjfl' v Elaborate preparations have been made by , Y T (~yV\
'ft MT } y^ ' N your favorite store to supply the demand. (tray mixtures are favor- 0 T i All
IN®w gr\ The following weaves are most favored at it :,i ...u n R. I MoL m,.w« Vnur
M <■ present. All are imported fabrics. 1169 Wlth ,he w ® ,na, \ wtM> l\ C M«R« Your
Style. In 48 inch all wool imported peau wants a neat, stylish tailored 0 Sklrta
U /• de soie at $2.00 s<uit. Some attractive new T Hang
"* .'V/y#/ i'N 45 inch all wool imported armure . , . , ~ S
I v>._ Qt ' £ , cn ones in herringbone, diago- 3 sW,-.lpA\ n» they
Neckwear nPVx \ ; at ipI.OLI n
\J~I 44 inch all wool imported Mel- nal, stripe and check effect Should
to Pick ||mJLC /' ' reseat $1.50 have just been received. They W&MCk' PI.. Blal\ ———
44 inch all wool imported tamise .... ~ , \ -Tim? \
Prom V at $1 5 75 are inches wide and are Made In All
44 inch all wool shadowed taf- pr iced at $1.25 and $1.50 I | the Bert
MEN'S NECKWEAR $2 „„SJJg
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Best Popular-Priced Ladies' Coats fatSk Women's Furs.
City- Our line of ladies' fur scarfs and muffs have
7m%" PX We a krge aSS ° rtment ° f P ° P " been selected with greatest
[\M tylM U ' ar Prked C ° atS ' 11,6 Plai " and fanCy ma ' er " Q" care as to quality and style.
ll?j 'M{ iak AUat P°P ular prices, $10.00 to $25.00 /*j « In our assortment you will find
a . a j r, . (i • l\ a large range of styles and
wil . • i 4-C Rain And Utdity Coats. -1 ■ f , „ JTKKKt
vv : ; j J iTfi' prices, in martin, rox and all L
!■ |f Uncertain weather conditions at this season the popular furs priced from
1 p of the year make possession of a rain proof 75C to $30.00
ML. coat necessary. Our line consists of several f , r „ W
%f fx , ,' r~ -T AT Children' Fur Sets
X 'ijt \VvT good styles in Lrrays, 1 ans and Castor, prices
'%W" are $15.00 to $18.50. at $1.50 to $3.00
BUY THE WHYNOT CRACKERS. BEST ON EARTH. NOT MADE BY THE TRUST,
Gloria Shoes Bedding McKibben Hats
The Best $3.50 Shoe ril/»l/ikkS*2*
for Women The arC g6tting C ° lder ' Y ° U WIU MSltlDDiri
jm[\ be needing more covers on your bed. We Hofc QO
| / .... I liliw JsdL When you pay
We can show you 25 have anticipated your wants.
PINGREE We are showing a fine assortment in ' Three Dollar.
STYLES wool, all colors and weights at per pair or a McKibbin Ha
$4.50»515.00 '—■I wwtaH.
e— bi»k« B .« t » «"»•
Turns, High or Low 50c 10 $2.50
SEE SHIPMENT OF FANCY SILK WAISTS, JUST RECEIVED
Lamb's Wool Royal Worcester Corsets Men>s Fm CoaU
Comforter Set re BU P e " or to a " ot ' ieris. Common sense being the leading faction in their
construction. It is a figure builder and as such it is correct, impairing no function of the We handle the McKibbin Fur Co&b
One Sheet ci' 7 p 7?v«4 inrhec b ° dy " In ° Ur Bt ° ck y ° U wi " fi " d m ° ,le,S f ° F eVeFy f ° nn We haVe ad<lc ' d BeVeral " eW Every coat sold under a Guarantee. W
' " models to our stock, so you can find the up-to-date style at our store.
Makes an Ideal Comfortable have ,hem in Russian Buffak> - Galk>wa
for Summer and Winter. A * The Dowager Calf, Siberian Buffalo, etc.. at from $20.0
luxurv at small cost Trv one ls t,ie mOSt advance<l l yi )e of coraet tor Htout H K"res, importing a graceful and trim lo $40.00.
appearance to large women. All sizes up to .'l6. Price, $2..'30.
Barrin .?i°, n Hau DfIYENNY BROS., mjzzaznj?*,.
CoRR EE ? The store with a Hustle. Macey. Call and get sample.
say that after that time they will not
average more than 500 sacks each a
day. Prices are unchanged - bluestem
55 cents, red 52 cents. It is hinted that
some of the companies are paying one
cent more for large lots.
Stoves! Stoves!
Special bargains on all stoves, includ
ing heaters and ranges.
We carry a complete line of hard
ware. Also a large assortment of fur
iture. King Mercantile Co.
Fairview.
Harry McComb is attending the Riti
ville High School this term. Harry is
a bright boy and will profit greatly by
the splendid course of study given at
the R. H. S.
Howard Rouse, an old timer of the
Fairview country but now of Turn
water, Wash., is visiting with friends
here. He expects to return home the
latter part of the week.
Frank Richards, who lives on the
W. J. Bennington ranch, whs a county
seat visitor Monday. ,
Eubank Bros, have quit hauling
wheat because of the bail conditions of
the roads. Rumor has it that Frank
has made up his mind to either find a
cook of his own or quit farming; a res
olution he ought to have made years
ago. Success to you Frank.
J. L. McComb is 011 jury duty at the
county seat this week.
The requent of the "News" for
news from this neighborhood took us
unawares and caught us unprepared,
but hereafter we will try and supply it
with all our local happenings.
Personal and Local Items.
Mr. D. Ryrie, of the Belford-Guthrie
company, was in this this city Tuesday.
C. R. Uutton left the first of the
week for Portland to look for an open
ing in the confectionery business.
A. P. Cole was in this city from Lind
Tuesday.
We have some cheap stoves at Eller's
Second Hand Store.
Loren McCoy, of Hatton has accepted
a clerkship in the postofflce made va
cant by the resignation of Miss Petti
john.
Mrs. Guy Stafford accompanied by
her sister, Miss Alice Finier, of Port
land was in this city Wednesday from
the Laraona ranch near Downs.
Miss May Cook is sick with tjrpl
fever. Miss Mat.tie Walton if teacl
in her place.
C. M. Cornelius of Kennewick it
attendance at the wedding of hit 1
ther, Gottlieb to Miss Margaret Bue
which occurred to-day. (Wednesday
Mrs. W. A. Le Master and daugl
Mattie of Billing ton are visiting at
home of the former's daughter, )
D. K Zent. Mr. Le Master has let
his farm and will move his famil.
Tacoma.

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