Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-09

In the Russian style gettinS Hdiiie'
seems to be deliciously hilarious ane
hazardous undertaking. A marriage
procession from the settlement neal
Paha arrived today consisting of severa
rigs containing the bellies, bosom friends
and conhdantes of the bride, each sup
piled with cavalier, come in town witt
steaming horses and proceeded Direct,
to the pastor of the German Congrega
tional church, who united in marriage
Henry Lide and Mary Schuetz. The
whole escortage was wildly gay. Bright
ribbons and streamers were swung from
each coat lapel and the maidens drove
bare-headed their tresses garlanded in
flowers displaying their youthful beauty
to advantage and seemingly in perfect
sympathy with the ecstatic splendor o.
the bride. After the ceremony they had
their photos taken and then proceeded
out of town with racing horese and 4
volley of shots. Those familiar with
their customs gay the celebration will
continue for several days until the neigh.
bors retire to their homes and allow the
husband and wife to get acquainted
Ritzvlle Chamber of Commerce con-
vened Tuesday evening at the court
house. Answers to letters from various
portions of the county showing interest
was being taken by some in the display
at St. Louis next year, were read. l.. P
, Baumann, as chairman of the committee
on Fair, was instructed to confer with
Spokane county as to details of JOINT
showing. and authorized the committee
at their discretion to employ help in col
lecting exhibit. The Chamber assumed
the responsibility for the Farmers Insti-
tute. Monday and Tueseay, Dec. Fl and
-, and adjourned to meet Wednesday
evening, Dec. %.
One hundred and twenty people par
took of the good things served by the
| Good Templars in Greene's hall Friday
evening. The ladies had many articles
of fancy work which were disposed of at
auction to spirited bidders. Over $50
net was cleared. The magic tulip bed
and Klondike gold fields were thorough
ly prospected. Miss Claire Despair. re-
ceiving first prize as the most successful
miner.
Prairie Queen Lodge No. sc, K. of P.
have elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: c. C., James Schiewe;
V. c.. Geo L. Sage; Pre-, w. L. Leonard
M. A., ]. w. Johnson; l. g., w. r. Ken
needy; X. r. S.. F. F. Davenny; M. Of
Ex.. E. B. Born. Jr.; NJ. of w., Chas. Eb-
ener; trustees. w. R. Cunningham, Jr.
Albert Bailey, c. L. Holcomb.
Tuesday evening the Lady Maccabees
elected the following officers: Command.
err, Libbie f. Stuart; Lieutenant Com
mander. Nora Edwards: X. X, Lizzie
Greene; F. X, Stella Joyce; Chaplain,
Lucinda P. Greene; Sgt Ella Thompson;
M. at A., Edith Gibson; Sentinel, Eugenia
Putnam; Picket. Theresa Mcdonald.
Mr.. Connect, state consul, Woodmen OF
the World, made public address in
Manhattan hall Monday evening. The
gentleman is an interesting speaker
which will no doubt result in the local
camp putting in large number Of init
| ates.
Mrs. H. A. York came over from North
Yakima yesterday for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Geo. L. Tinnel, on College
Hill. Mr.. York is a druggist at that
point. being formerly engaged in the
same business here.
r. Clyde Kennedy, cashier of the First
National Bank, left today for an extend
ed vacation and trip touching Puget
Sound points and California, where he
will enjoy the pleasant winter climate.
M. E. Brockhausen, brother of Brock
the cheerful dispenser of dough at The
Model bakery. came out from Chicago
recently has accepted position with the
Coe Commission Co.