Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-18

as prosecuting AUoIHey ioI wv years
and needs no introduction to Adams
county people. Mr.. Lowell is graduate
of the State University of Iowa, both in
the College of Liberal Arts and law de-
partment. For the last few years he has
been employed in the legal department
of the Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany at tacoma. Mr.. Lowell is graduate
from the collegiate and law departments
of the State University of Colo; is mar
red. and came to Ritzville about year
ago, and has since been connected with
the firm of Zent & Linn. These men are
all thoroughly versed in the law. and
it is safe to say. if their past record is a
fair example. that they will enjoy large
and lucrative practice.
Major michael" Despair the old black
horse who has done long hard service as
family saddle. buggy and work animal
for the past twenty-three years. died
Monday, Feb. 9. 1903. w. F. Despair.
the owner. once disposed Of the faithful
servant some II years ago repurchasing
him again soon after. The children are
all in mourning for their departed friend
and refuse to be comforted. He was
noted for his kindness and intelligence
and perhaps no animal was ever missed
from home more than "Old Mike" who
has been familiar figure on our streets
during the entire history of the town.
The case of Andreas Olson VS.. Pert
Colwell. city night Waterman. charging
the officer with assault and exceeding
his authority as an arresting officer was
tried before police justice w. X. Ken
nedy yesterday. resulting in Mr.. Colwells'
discharge and ex.oneration of his sworn
duties as a conservator of the public
peace and the costs taxed up
against the plaintiff. The controversy
arose over Olson being drunk and when
taken into custody by MIR. Colwell Of
fered violent resistance which was H.
nally abated by the rec use Of the police
mans trusty billy
Isaac N. McCollom and Miss Anna E.
Barrow were married today at high noon
at the residence of the brides sister. Mrs.
w. D. McCollom. in this city, Rev. T. H.
Fertig. pastor of the M. E. church. off.
eiatine. Only few intimate friends
we're present. After the ceremony all
partook Of a sumptuous repast presided
over by the brides sister. They will re-
side on the lady's homestead twenty-five
miles west. Both are well known young
people and host Of friends with whom
the News would join in wishing them
much future happiness.
Small pox cases still Turk in the
county though the local authorities are
doing everything in their power to check
the further spread. Citizens should as
sist the officers in every way possible
by avoiding any contact of the re-
hottest chance. Children should be
confined at home where convenient to
do so and preclude repetition of case
the other day where boy through curl
osity looked through the window on a
patient and now himself and family are
under quarantine.
Rev. Lyon of the Baptist church de-
livered a special illustrated lecture
last Sunday evening from the text: Am
l My Brothers Keeper" Reference
and historical data was given concern
ing the beliefs and customs of the peo-
pie Of India and the Asiatic region. The
discourse was listened to with interest
by the large congregation. every seat in
the church being occupied.
w. r. Leslie of the Leslie Bros. long
time farmers of our county. was in the
burg today with a pocket full of silver
ducats and with generous hand he oiled
the wheels Of newspaper progress by
dropping plunk and half into News
slot machine. The boys are among the
solid farming fraternity and are we'll fixed
with this worlds goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter c. Reeder
teftained the Trowbridge vocal class at
final rehearsal at their home Tuesday
evening. The excellent selections and
musical exercises were treat to those
present.
The M. E. Aid Society will hold ba.
king sale on Wednesday. Feby. IS. COM
mencing at 10 4. n. and continuing all
day in the old News building on Railroad
avenue. opposite the depot.
Miss Iva Prick spent several days last
week at the home of her uncle Jam es M.
Kennedy the pioneer stockman at Wash
tucna. The young lady returned Satur.
day. 49,
Il is reported that Chas. Lakin the
tonsorial artist has arranged to dispose
Of his shop and will retire from the bar
Der business about March I.
Fred Thiel the new benedict has pur-
chased the neat cottage Of Mrs. H. A.
Lansing on Third street where he will
make his future home.
A colonial tea social will be given at
the home of Mrs. Jesse Turner Monday
evening. Feb. .. Every one invited.
Admission Ioc.
S. NJ. Hair is back from Chelan where
his wife is now stopping at the pictur.
esque lake with its beautiful scenic sur