Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-04

/ the name OF Harry Ii. NlInDdll as IL loan
agent for San Francisco financial es-
Establishment hit the town Thursday and
opened negotiations with A. w. Amick
for $4,000 loan, requiring the borrower
to advance IS for insuring expenses of
drawing the papers. Failing to show up
the next day at the appointed time Mr..
Amck soon found that he had been deal
ing with bogus money borrower and
that he had been flimhammed TO the
tune of six plunks. Sheriff Shorno was
put on the trail and ON Friday went to
Kennewick where he was intercepted
and brought back. Preliminary eXami-
nation was held Monday before Justice
Kennedy, the prisoner entering plea OF
guilty and in default of $1,000 bail now
| languishes in durance vile awaiting trial
which will take place the Lord only
know wher. A man was taken under
sentence to the state penitentisrJ the oti-
err day wi O only IS minutes 10 serve in
that pcral institution after the long time
he had served in the county Jail awaiting
the progress Of law was credited to him.
Last evening at s o'clock about fifty
couple made an onslaught on Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson II. Greene at their p,incely
new home on College hill. The company
OF merry makers came unnannounccd,
and, as was intended the surprise was
success. The hours until midnight
sped swiftly by during which time The
merry makers were given absolute free
dom of the palatial residence which was
recently completed at cost Of $4,000
and is magnificent dwelling. Mr.. and
Mrs Greene, assisted by their daughter,
Mrs. Matte +. Martin and Mr.. 0. II.
Greene were equal to the occasion and
took care of their unlimited guests in a
happy manner and all in the throng
passed joyful evening. A light lunch
with coffee was served and various lively
sports and games were constantly in
evidence during the entire Publication,
In one voice all positively announced
that they would come again"
Hon. O. r. Hocomb and family re-
turned Sunday morning from an ex-
tended visit of nearly sixty days in
Indiana and other eastern places. They
were accompanied home by the youngest
brother of o. r. and c. L., Mr. Ralston
c. Holcomb, who was formerly
stenographer in the employ of the
Southern Ry. He will visit with his
brothers here, and remain in Washing
ton for several months for the benefit of
his health.
A bold gang of burglars robbed the
saloon of J. F. Melton at Lind Saturday
morning at 4 a. m. by knocking the lock
from the safe with a sledge hammer and
doing the rest with nitro glycerinc, Sc
curing $500. Two explosions occurred
but the Crackers were not apprehended
and easily escaped with their booty.
T.. j. Garvey, the leading knight of the
paint brush, is turning out considerable
fine artistic interior decorating in several
public spirited places of business. He
now has in hand the Pioneer State Bank
and the Shepley Myers new store and the
wors; is being pushed with vigor which
makes marked improvement.
John Houscr, a farmer out south OF
town lost his dwelling and its entire con-
tents few days ago by fire. The house
was being fumigated after the raising of
small pox quarantine when the opcrat-
ing machine exploded and started the
blaze which soon got beyond control.
D. Mlgard, at the head of a marble
and monument establishment at Colfax
is in the city today taking orders in his
line. He represents one Of the best and
most reliable firms in the state and their
patrons may be assured of fair dealing.
The ladies of. St. Marks Guild will
hold parish reception at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Staser on FRI
day evening. Feb. 9th. A program will
be rendered. All are invited.
Mrs. Bert Linn, wife of the attorney.
has gone to Colorado Springs for a visit
with her people at the old home and
will be joined there by Mr.. Linn a little
later on.
The charge against Harry Hill for
stealing hay was found to be groundless
and the charge withdrawn.
d. c. Barronett and family are with
Louis Z. Pittman at Cheney where they
will visit this week.
Miss Pearl Stops Of Seattle, cousin of
Mrs. John +. Irby arrived Friday for
few weeks visit.
County Treasurer c. d. Linn has
named Miss Anna Mcehan as deputy for
the coming year.