Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-01

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Orris
Dorman on east College hill, may be
found peculiar pet. turtle. which first
made its presence known about a year
ago and disappearing after few weeks.
This spring Mrs. Dorman while uncov-
ering some shrubbery dislodged the
shelled crawler from his winter quarters.
Frequently he may be seen gamboling
on the green if the weather is pleasant.
especially about lawn sprinkling hours.
The Oldest inhabitants do not remember
of ever noticing any species of the tor
toise family in this locality before. They
sometimes grow very large and a man
standing upon the back of full grown
one does not impede their progress.
When fat and properly cooked they are
said to be a great delicacy and is the on
ly animal that contains FIVE kinds OF
meat in one body.
Hon. and Mrs. Samuel A. Wells Of
Prosser were calling on old friends and
relatives Thursday. The gentleman is
an able lawyer and member Of the
present Legislature from Spokane
county and familiar figure in WASH
ington politics. Though still a
comparatively young man he has held
many prominent positions of trust. all
faithfully and capably performed.
The aged and invalid mother of VIM.
Thorn, a German new conner who is
now the owner of the Daniel buchanan
farm. died at the home Sunday and was
buried yesterday afternoon. interment &C.
curing at the Spanjer Cemetery. Rev.
Gottlieb Scheuerle officiated in the final
ceremonies in consigning the remains to
their last earthly resting place.
The Good Templars of this city held a
St. Patrick's social at their headquarters
last Friday night. A goodly number of
members and friends Of the organization
were present. and about $50 realized
from the sale of lunch baskets. Their
entertainments are usually very interest
ing and this was no exception to the rule.
J. M. Moulton. Ex-Mayor of the thriv.
ing burg and sister town Lind, was a
witness in the Smith Jell suit on trial in
Superior court Tuesday. Mr.. Moulton
accidentally ran rusty nail through his
foot Monday and is badly famed and
navigates very slowly with the aid of a
cane.
At meeting of the several NJ. w. A.
Camps of Adams county held in this
city today J. F. Alburty of Lind was
chosen delegate to the State Convention
converting in Walla Walla May 9th.
w. H. Martin assistant cashier Of the
Pioneer State Bank was elected alternate.
Geo. w. Cooper of Washtucna. a ma.
tive Oregonian and school mate Of the
editor hereof in the days Of Aud Anx.
Ayne" was peering into the mysteries
of a secret organization of our city
Saturday evening.
w F Dilley of Tacoma. younger brother
of Mrs. T. J. Garvey. passed through
town Saturday and in company with Mr..
Carvey left for their homestead Is miles
west of Lind where they are making i'm.
provements.
The Spy Of Gettysburg Co. consisting
of Ritzville local talent, played to a good
house in Lind Saturday night and were
we'll received by the audience. They
show in Odessa next Saturday evening.
Bible school Sunday morning at the
Christian church at 10 a. m. Preaching
atiI. Subject. Christ. the Worlds best
Friend" Endeavor at 6:3o p. m. You
are invited to attend these services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oshea Bemis we'll to
do young couple from the southern part
Of the county were in the city Saturday
closing sale Of some of their fine land
holdings to William N. Dyer.
Mrs. Anna Tallman. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Bovee. is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank G. Johnson. relatives at the
new burg Of Downs. over on the Great
Northern Railway.
Hugh w. Smith Of Portland. eldest
son Of Nj. and Mrs. Rodolpus P. Smith.
travelling man, accompanied by his wife.
will arrive tomorrow for visit with the
parents.
Mrs. Fred J. James. wife Of the Meth.
odist parson of Prosser is here on visit
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Morris at the farm home near Willis.
Henry Biermana has moved his fam.
lily to Lind and will accept clerical 20.
,ition in the general merchandise store
OF Chas. Labes.
Harry D. Hallin. Of Athol. Idaho. is
looking after his interest here and visit
ing the family Of his brother. Thos. J
Hallin.
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley the
hero of Santiago will spend two hours in
Spokane this evening.
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