Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-20
The 0carden spot of the PaIouse

The garden spot of the Palonse
country" so named on account of its pro-
ductiveness, is applied to the country
surrounding Pullman. That it is entitled
to this distinction is shown by the fact
that we have better crops this year than
in any other place in the territory,
While some late wheat was damaged, yet
the average will be about twenty-five
bushels to the acre. There are many
fields that will give forty-fve bushels
per acre.
Marshal Squires arrested Hugh
Tennison last Saturday morning at the
request of the sheriff of Latah county,
Idaho, who wants him on the charge of
stealing Tennison was working for
Alonzo Woods, farmer, living near
Moscow, who charges that Tennison stole
money from him on Friday. On the
arrival f.the sheriff, Tennison consented
to return to Moscow without requisition
papers. He had trial on Tuesday and
the jury disagreed. A new trial was
ordered.
-Palouse City News THE prehm-
mary examination of W. L. Alfred for
cutting Frank Flint came off on Tues
day before Justices Maupin and Knight,
in the New Era Hall. A large number
of witnesses were examined, but their
testimony did not materially vary. The
substance of the evidence was that Alfred
was playing a game of freeze out with
some acquaintances; Flint came in and
wanted to join the game. Alfred OBJ
iected, and when Flint insisted, left the
ROOM He soon returned and began to
annoy Flint, who slapped him Alfred
again left the room but came back and
renewed his abusive language. Finally
Flint struck him and in the scuffle which
ensued the stabbing was done. The
prisoner was bound over in the sum of
$500 for his appearance before the
grand jury"
Mr.. John Root, of Joseph, Willowa
county, Oregon, was married to Mrs.
Fanny Hall, ON Wednesday evening, in
the parlors of the Palace Hotel, Rev. E.
c. W. Hill officiating. Quite number
of invited friends were present, from
whom the bride received many beautiful
presents. After the ceremony and con-
gratulations an elegant supper was
served. The bride is an old resident of
this vicinity and is well and favorably
known, having a host of friends who join
in congratulations and well-wishes for
her happiness. The groom is well-to-
do ranchman and stands high in the
community in which he lives. The hap
by couple left on Thursday for their
future home in Oregon. The HERALD
wishes them much Joy and happiness
throughout long life.
-Palouse News: At nine o'clock
Monday morning fire was discovered in
the upper part of the house occupied by
Mrs. Kate Curtiss and her FIVE children.
The alarm was promptly given and
crowd at once rushed to the burning
building to save the household goods of
the unfortunate woman. The hose com
pany was rather slow in starting, but
after it once got to going did efficient
work, and soon had the flames under
control. Mrs. Curtiss was away from
home when the fire broke out but the
neighbors saved nearly everything down
stairs. The fire was started by the little
children who were playing up stairs.
$1O3 was raised ON subscription for the
benefit of the family. Mrs. Curtiss is
regarded as a quiet, industrious woman,
and has the sympathy of the whole COM
munity. Her first husband was killed
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