Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-02-27
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National Bank celebrated Washing
tons birthday by meeting to perfect
their organization. Nearly ali the
stockholders were present and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
first year: J.. d. Bassett, president;
u. k. Loose, president; Geo. A.
Kennedy, cashier, aud james Turner,
w, L. 0lmstead, j. E. Prouty, S. OFT,
]. D. Bassett and u. K. Loose, direc-
tors. Among the stockholders besides
the above are w. R. Peters, 1. w.
Myers, f. B. Shepley, A. w. Shaw, o.
r. Hoieomb, and r. G. Kennedy Of
Ritzville, and Hon. B. S. Grosscup of
Tacoma. The new bank will succeed
to the business OF the Adams County
Bank about March Goth.
Articles for the Incorporation of the
Rftzville FIGURING Mills were filed with
the county auditor in Spokane yes
terday. The capital stock is fixed at
500, 600, divided into 1000 shares of
the par value of 800 per share. The
new mills will be operated in connec-
ton with the Centennial mills Of
Spokane, by Moritz Thomson of Seat
tie, L. j. Greenough OF Missoula,
Mont, Sebastian OFT of Ritzvillc and
w. j. G. Wakefield and Samuel Glas-
gov Of Spokane as trustees. w. j. c.
Wakefield and Samuel Glasgow are
the incorporators. TIL, first annual
meeting will be held June IL, 1901.
Under the auspices OF the Woman's
Unity Club, Charlotte Lay Dewey has
been secured and will give her able
lecture, "The influence OF the Kinder
garten upon the child and student"
Parents especially, should avail them
selves of such an opportunity as her
dealing with this subject not only APP
plies to the home or primary children,
but follows them even into the higher
grades with much benefit. Remem-
Der the date, Thursday evening, March
It'll.
Mrs. o. Il. Haight entertained her
Sunday school class OF boys at her
home Tuesday evening. The time
was very pleasantly passed with games
and various amusements appropriate
for little folks. Dainty refreshments
were served and sweetmeats were had
in abundance. Those present were:
Ray and Miles Haight, Henry Meyer,
Clifford Harris, Ralph Gilsou, Harry
Davenny, James Taylor and Perry
Scholer.
We saw maid go forth one morn;
we think twas Monday last-and she
wore smile, serene the while, as down
the walk she passed. Scarce twenty
PAGES had she gone, when she gave a
startled cry, and grasped the air with
two hands fair, as her feet flew toward
the sky. She slowly rose and brushed
her dress, and gave her head a toss,
but we infer from the frown she wore,
that she didn't fall on moss.
The Spokesman Review OF yesterday
says John Dolan OF Ritzville and Miss
Belle Cardwell of Pullman, were mar
ried Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock in
the parlors OF the Columbia hotel &C.
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Pierce.
DR.. p. A. Cool ofliciated. A number
of guests were present and a wedding
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dolan will make their home in Ritz
vile.
The open air concert given by the
band ON the afternoon OF the anniver-
sary of the birth of Washington was
very good and highly appreciated by
the people of Ritzville as we'll as those
from the country who happened to be
in town Friday. The band is pro-
crossing nicely under the instruction
of Prot. Austin.
A very interesting program consist
ing of temperance songs and recita-
tions was given at the Christian
church Sunday evening. Following
the exercises Rev. Tiler, the new
pastor, spoke on the subject How to
Preach" in conclusion of the morning
sermon "What to Preach"
L. Z. Paskill, our efficient n. P.
agent, accompanied by Mrs. Paskill,
returned this evening from months
pleasure trip through California and
Mexico. They enjoyed the outing and
while away visited many noted places
OF interest.
Conrad Kissler, q German farmer
near Odessa, was visitor Monday.
The gentleman states that he is to be
vice president OF the new bank which
will be launched at that place shortly.
All Rebekahs are cordially invited
to attend banquet to be given by the
officers of Zanohio lodgp No 1IS ar