Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-01-30
lOPICS

A number OF lovers of whist were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. G. E
Shipman Monday evening at thei
home on Knob hill, the occasion be-
ingin honor of Mrs. F. F. Spaulding oil
Oregon, sister of Mrs. Shipman, and
Mrs. N. H. Greene of Spokane. First
prizes, beautiful pyrograph mounted
photos OF Mt. Hood and Multnomah
Falls were awarded Mrs. Spauldine
and Mrs. 1. w. Myers, while Mrs
Cerita Myer and Mrs. w. R. Peters
had to console themselves with get.
ting cheats" as well as beaten. Those
who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr.
and Mrs. Shipman besides those al.
ready mentioned, were Allie Copp,
Miss Leens, DR.. and Mrs. +. r. Bur-
roughs, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Gritman
l. W. Myers, DR.. Adams and P. R.
Clark.
About forty young people of the
Congregational Sunday school were
invited to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
j. D. Bassett Friday evening to meet
and become better acquainted with
their pastor, Rev. F. Z. Whitman who
has recently taken charge of this
church. Mr.. Whitman apparently
had no difficulty in winning the
hearts OF those with whom he came in
contact, having the happy faculty Of
entering into the sports OF the young
folks with as much zest as themselves
and the hold Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett al
ready have on these youthful hearts
was strengthened. The host and
hostess were assisted by Mesdames
Shipman and Olmstead and Miss
LeeEs. Miss Glen Burgett was also
present and gave some delightful vocal
selections.
Harry j. Whittlesey OF Spokane,
spent Sunday in town visiting his sis =
ter, Mrs. w. w. Zent. For five years
he has been u trusted employee in the
Office OF G. M. Fassett, assayer in that
city. Next Saturday he leaves for the
interior of that far OF country, Corea,
a province OF China, where he takes
charge of an assaying establishment
as chief manager. He is the youngest
of the Whittlesey boys who were
among the early pioneers here, the
father, John B. Whittlesey, now de-
ceased, having been the first sheriff Of
Adams county.
The southwest one-half Of lots 6 and
7, in block 49,. have been purchased by
J. N. Peyton OF Spokane, and a bank
building will be erected thereon. The
stockholders will be 1. n. Peyton, w
&c. Wakefield, Peter Larsen, Moritz
Thomson, ]. L. Greenough, w. A
Peyton and w. r. Cunningham, and
rhe capital stock will be either $50, O0C
or $4,000. The intention is to open
very soon but the building and vaults
cannot be put in until spring opens.
0. r. Haight has received a diploma
from the n. w. F. A. for embalming
His examination was passed at the
recent meeting OF the association held
at Spokane, the object of which is for
the promotion of knowledge in the
science of preserving the dead. Oul
city is fortunate in having person
so well qualified for such work as little
thought is given such matters unit
occasion calls for 1T.
Joseph Tavares, aged 10 years, was
today sentenced to one year in the
penitentiary at hard labor for horse.
stealing. He is the oldest son O
Portuguese Joe," who lives on Cow
Greek just below the Robt. Mason
ranch. He plead guilty to the charge
and owing to his youth light penalty
was imposed.
The Christian Endeavor OF the
Christian church will give a ten cent
social at the home OF Mrs. Jesse Tur-
ner on College hill next Friday night
Feb. LIST. All are cordially invited to
be there at 1870 A short program
will be given and refreshments will be
served.
Benz. Hutchinson, an old-timer who
has been in the stockraising business
for twelve years Or more, came in yes
terday from his ranch on Lower Grail
creek in Douglas county, and will re
main day or so on business.
A. j. Womach, farmer OF thi.
county, with -postoffice address a
Sprague, becomes reader OF the New
this week. We are glad to see tn,
young man taking the proper start in
life.
A. G. Hanson, secretary of tin