, 1884-05-03

week. But as he is getting now goods so
often there would-beIfore grounds for an
item II a week escaped without his receiv-
/ ing a fresh addition to his stock.
FIT. Wheeler has purchased the old
Tx. l.. saloon on Main street, and has
had the interior entirely changed. 1t will
be known as Congress Hall in the future.
| Wheeler proposes to keep a good house
and handle only the best wet goods in
| that line.
Wednesday evening, OF this week, the
ladies Of the NJ. f. Church gave a very
pleasant lawn party at the residence Of
| Dr. Burch. The social affair was largely
attended and resulted in a vast amount Of
pleasure to all who had the good fortune
to be present.
We direct attention to Chas. STATIONS
card in another column. Mr.. Stratton is
proprietor Of the popular bakery formerly
owned by Al. Keats, and is keeping right
up to the old mark. The public will find
Mr.. S. an accommodating, pleasant mer-
chant every day in the week.
The proprietor Of saloon in town van
ished Thursday, and the place that knew
him once will know him no more for six
weeks or longer, The departure is deeply
regretted by large circle Of intimate ac-
quaintances, who will revere his memory
until certain bills wear out with age.
We are indebted to Charley Statton for
a sample Of Rochester, Mimi, creamery
butter, the best bread lubricator in the
market. Mr.. S. has made arrangements
to have this butter delivered here all sum
J mer, from refrigerator cars, and the table
luxury will always be found fresh and
sweet.
T. j. Brunk & Co. are putting up
building at the corner OF Spngue and
Howard streets, and next Wednesday will
open an auction and commission house.
Both gentlemen are experienced hands in
this line, and we feel confident that the
enterprise will prove a lucky venture.
Baxter 4 Lee have out a new sign.
The mere fact Of the boys sticking up
shngle is nothing extraordinary, but the
shape Of the design is sufficiently attrac-
tive to awaken comment. The sign is
some Of Mr.. Lees work, and reflects great
credit upon that gentleman as an expert
and skillful artist.
Morgan & Bunce have just received by
express and opened this morning line Of
ladies' collars, collarettes and tichus Of
latest spring styles, which are really the
most elegant goods ever offered in this
market. The ladies will find these elo-
giant collars offered at prices that will
prove entirely satisfactory.
We desire to express our obligations to
the CRur d'Alene band for an afternoon
serenade, which was tendcrcd last Satur-
day. The band is a most excellent one,
having few equals on the coast, and the
way they rattle OF music is caution.
Their appearance drew out a large crowd
and the expressions heard on every hand
were highly complimentary.
j. J. Stage, our successful experimentor
in tree growing, has our thanks for a
liberal supply Of rhuharb and asparagus,
raised on his place just south Of town.
| II there are any deluded people in the
territory who have an idea that the land
about Spokane Falls can not he made to
grow vegetables just let them call on Mr..
/ Stage and have the delusion erused
] our old friend Jas. T.. Roe is personally
experimenting the grading Of Front
street, and is making an exceedingly neat
| job. The rock has been very heavy, re-
| quiring the removal Of many yards Of
[ stone, but the street is as level as a floor.
! When any one beats "Jeems" at fixing up
streets and roads it will require a big stock
Of solid knowledge backed with any
/ quantity OF labor.
! Morgan 4 Bunce have now on exhibit
/ tion an elegant line OF summer silks,
| cheaper than ever offered west Of the
| Rocky mountains. These silks are Of the
most elegant patterns, finest textures and
( lovely shaues. They are the latest spring
| styles and came direct from the east,
where they were carefully selected es-
/ pecially for this trade. This firm will
take pleasure in showing you these silks
or any other goods.
| A party by the name OF Page was ar
rested on complaint made by neighbors
for shooting in the city limits. He was
exceedingly enraged at the action, and
would not pay a very light fine, prcfering
10 board it out. As far as we can learn
| Mr.. Page is a quiet, orderly citizen, with
| plenty Of means. We are not acquainted
with the circumstances surrounding the
case, but were told that he felt so warm
over the procedure that he preferred a
suspension Of liberty to paying fine.
o. Swift, agent for J. J. Stoner's pub
fishing house, Madison, Wis, \perhitted
us to take Il long and longing gaze at a
bird's-eye view Of Spokane Falls done in
ink by one Of the artists attached to the
house. lie represents the town as looked
down upon from high elevation, and al
most every house in the city, with all
streets, etc., arc brought out plain. The
work on the falls is superb. The idea is
il a sufficient number Of subscribers can
be secured to issue the view In the form
Of a lIthOgnph The work is first class
and ought to take well among our people.
The annual session Of the Grand Lodge
Of Washington Territory, A. +. 4 A. NJ,
will be held in Spokane Falls during the
first week in June. Already the local
lodge is making arrangements to accom-
modate the large concourse Of people ex-
pected on the occasion. No pains will be
spared to make the stay OF the delegates
pleasant and enjoyable. There will be
upward Of 500 or 900 strangers in the city
during the session Of the Grand Lolge,
and private families will probably ar
range to entertain those who will be un-
able to secure accommodations at the
hotels.
Square Count and Honest Weight /
At Frisco Market
John Johnstone, who is holding down
a claim out near Peone, drove into town
Monday looking for an officer and also,
looking as though he had been trying
conclusions with a grizzly bear. It seems
that n couple OF other parties claim owner