Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-02-20
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monday was Chlnese new year ana
was duly celebrated by the Ritzyille
Celestials. In the Flowery Kingdom
the festivities last about two weeks,
but in the United States few days is
considered sufficient. New York, San
Francisco and Portland are the princi-
pal cities in the country where the
Chinese New Year is periodically
: observed. Firecrackers by the case
are exploded; Oriental cordials and
gin flow like water with chrysanthe-
mum tea for ''chasers;;" every Chinese
has his head shaved, takes bath and
attires himself in the most expensive
garments his purse will allow. Armed
with blood-red visiting cards, he goes
forth to greet his fellow countrymen
and have glorious time. The Chris =
TANNED Chinese are supposed to fast
on the first day OF the New Year, but
it is not infrequent that they forget
themselves.
Mr.. Henry Bierman and Miss He'd
wig LADIES, eldest daughter OF Charles
LADIES, were married at the home of the
brides parents north OF Lind, Thurs
day, Feb. IA, 1901, Rev. Gilman OF
this place, officiating in the presence
of large number Of friends and rela-
tives of the contracting parties. At
6 o'clock sumptuous supper was
served, after which dancing was in
order. The groom has been resident
OF the county for years and owns a
fine farm five miles east OF Rltzvlle
where himself and bride will make
Their home.
Mr.. John William Johnson and Miss
Marie A. Bowers, both OF this county
were quietly married Thursday, Feb i,
18th, at the NJ. E. parsonage, Rev. T.
H. Fertig officiating. A few friends
were present to witness the ceremony.
The happy young couple took the 9:45
evening train for Spokane where
they visited for few days, return
ing to this city where they will make
their future home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson are we'll known here and have
a host OF friends with whom the News
joins in wishing them oil happiness.
Mr.. w. H. Linn, of this county and
Miss Eliza Mondy, recently from
Salem, Missouri, were quietly married
Thursday evening, February IA, 1901,
at $50 o'clock at the residence OF the
groom's brother, G. d. Linn, in this
city, Elder Tritt officiating. Only a
few relatives and friends were present
The groom is one of Adams county's
industrious young farmers and has
many friends who wish himself and
wife a happy future. Mr.. and Mrs.
Linn will reside on the farm near
Paha.
VIM. Baker who was convicted OF
altering brands on horses, has been
granted new trial, Monday April l..
Joe Tavares who is now under SEN
tence on the same charge, is held here
as witness. Others motions heard
today were Timm VS.. Timm, alimony
case, and j. G. Staser VS.. +. p. French,
both set for next Thursday. The
latter case is suit wherein the plain
tiff asks for 81 600 damages OCCASION
ed by the alleged loss of piece OF
land filed ON through the defendant.
The new bank to be opened in Ritz
vile March 1st. will be named the
Pioneer State Bank and the capital
will be $4,000 instead OF $4,000 as
previously announced. The following
officers have been chosen: President,
N. Ii. Greene; vice-president, G. E.
Shipman; cashier, o. H. Greene; assis-
tant cashier, w. II. Martin; directors,
ID. II. puttOll, w. ". 0Itclc, w II
Martin, G. E. Shipman and o. H.
Greene.
Ben. E. Hervey has just received a
letter from his son, Datus Hervey,
stating that he passed the examina-
ton before the United States Medical
Board, and through the kindness OF
Mr.. Hervey's old political friend, Hon
Francis w. Cushman, Datus received
the appointment as assistant surgeon
in the United States navy and is to
be assigned to the Battleship Oregon,
on salary of 500 per month and all
expenses.
The Adams County Bank will es
tablish branch at Lind, which vii
be known as The Bank of Lind
A building has been secured which Is
now undergoing repairs. This com.
pany will also put in a branch bank
at Odessa and have let the contract fol
a new building for that purpose. The
bank will be knogn as 1.-THE Odessa
State Bank"
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