Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-02-26
BREVITIES.


Friday evening. Decorations were in
the national colors which also dra PEE!
a fine picture OF "Immortal George
and from which suspended the famous
Ratchet. The guests were entertained
at whist until 1870 when each was
presented with boutenaire OF red and
white carnations tied with blue ribbon
and refreshments in keeping with the
colors were served. The first whist
prizes, silk U. S. Rigs attached to
ebony and gilt sticks, were captured
by Mrs. Kendrick and Mr.. Shepley
while Mrs. Gritman and Mr.. Kendrick
we're consoled by each a miniature
Ratchet decorated with bow OF ma
| tional coiors. Mrs. w. II. Martin
entertained at the piano while the
guests participated in that old and
delightful Virginia Reel. Each couple
was handed a one-candle power Chi
nese lantern to light their way home
with a hope that Mr.. and Mrs. Myers
would "call again" when they wished
to open their home and have it taken
possession OF by their friends.
wonderland" for 1902, n splendid
hundred page pamphlet, issued by the
Northern Pacific Railway Co, is at
hand and is a gem-treasure that
should be found in every library and
private reading room in the land.
Those who peruse it will be carried
two thousand miles through storyland
and through the handsome ilustra-
tions will get Gimp ses OF some of the
beauties contained in what might not
be improperly termed, "the fairest
field in all the world" The book is
for general distribution and can be
obtained by sending six cents for pos
tage to Chas. S. Fee, st. Paul or to l..
E. Paskill. the local agent in this city.
Ed. Foley and Earl Etter two young
men whose parents both re5id in this
vicinity, were arrested Monday on a
charge OF stealing horses and the
branding OF four animals belonging to
w. A. Murray, stockman on Cow
creek. The preliminary hearing was
held before Justice S. G. Scheuerle and
the lads were bound over to the Su-
perior court. Owing to the respecta-
bility of the parents of these young
men the compliments withdrew the
prosecution and the case was dis
missed, which action, it is to be hoped,
will be a lesson to the boys that will
probably influence and benefit their
conduct and lives in future.
Among those who attended the
singing OF Nordica at Spokane We'd
nesday evening were: Mesdames Mat
tie Martin, W. II. Martin, Orris Dor
man, Misses Lolita Dorman, Katie
Hallin, Anna Lcens, Minnie Haus-
child and Messrs. Lyman, Cleary and
Jas. Austin.
County Assessor Cecil d. Linn will
begin his deadly work next Monday.
Therefore be again in readiness to i'm
part to the gentlemanly official all in
formation pertaining to the worldly
goods you may be possessed OF on
March LIST.
F. &. Spanjer today sold the large
brick which is occupied by Kendrick
& Co., and the Pacific hotel annex to
Christopher f., Claus II. and Fred
Clodius, which includes lots and 7,
block 3, original town, for $4,000.
Ora Baird Of Walla Walla, is in the
city renewing acquaintance with his
old friend and school mate, +. p.
French. Long years ago, when little
boys, they played truant together back
in the old Wolverine State.
Hans Thomson and f. Z. Robbins,
the nimroIs, left this afternoon for
Cow creek to take advantage OF the
last open days Of game season for
ducks, which closes Saturday.
John Dooley of Walla Walla, who
has resided in that city of gardens
since 1861, is here today and on his
way to his famous figure 3 ranch,
nine miles south of Sprague.
Mr.. Goddard OF Spokane. is in the
city with a view to organizing a vocal
class. He is highly recommended by
DR.. K. A. Heritage OF the Spokane
Musical college.
VIM. II. Turner, the Odessa grain
merchant, son OF our fellow towns
man James Turner, is here for few
days visit with the family.
w. b. Mack, the Spokane machine
agent, has grabbed time by the fore
lock and is here soliciting orders for
the coming season.
Mrs. II. NJ. Bills is erecting a new
cottage ON the south side near the