Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-10-21
LOCAL TOPICS.

LOSAA VT NO.
Spencer, little two-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Panco Jones, residing on
o. R. Haight farm IL miles northeast,
was burned to death last Saturday even
ing in fire which destroyed house, barn
and contents An older brother and the
little fellow were playing in the barn
presumably with matches which started
the holocaust. The older lad ran in the
house and told his mother the barn was
on fire but before she could reach it and
secure the little fellow the roof had fallen
in covering the body. The limbs and
head had been lu ned from the body
when found. Rev. L P. Lyon oficiated
at the grave in the evening saying only
few words in consolation to the grief
stricken parents.
Representatives from the Lady Macca-
bees of this city met with members of
that order in Sprague Saturday afternoon
and evening and were royalty entertained
by their hostesses. Several limitations
were held in the afternoon and an adj
dress by Mrs. Stewart of Port Town
send, the state COMMANDERS. A sumpt-
uous banquet delighted the guests in the
evening. Those from Ritzville attend
ing were Mesdames Peters, Thompson,
Gibson, Matte Martin, c. o. Greene,
Shepley, Joyce, Stewart, Bailey and Nc
Donald.
Twenty-thre- business men attended
the initial meeting organizing the Ritz
vile chamber of commerce last Friday
evening. I'D. Bassett was chosen presi-
dent and u. W. Pettijohn secretary. A
committee on organization to draft con-
stitution and bylaws were L. P. Bau-
mann, c. L. Holcomb, w. c. Reeder, J.
c. Mogan and c. d. Linn. On member
ship committee were Bassett, Cunning
ham, Jr., Bauer, Clark and Rathbun.
Reports will be heard at the next meet
ing Tuesday evening, October 27.
J.F. West. aged So years, died We'd
nesday morning at 2:3o OF pneumonia.
The deceased was nativeof Missouri
moving to this county two years ago.
His aged wife, four daughters and one
son, A. L. West, resident of this city,
are left bereaved of his loss. Funeral
services were held from the Methodist
church Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m.
Rev. c. &. Harmon, the pastor. officiat-
ing.
]. J. and J. B. Garrison of Delight.
whose farms lie adjoining with dwellings
a hundred yards apart, were in the city
the first of the week with their families.
These gentlemen are pioneers prosper
ing as proof that perseverance and firm
belief in Adams county, will always win.
They have two finely equipped ranches
believing that as we journey through life
let us live by the way.
AL P. Haas, the versatile editor of the
Lind Leader, was in town Wednesday on
his way home from Spokane, where in
connection with business transactions, he
sang them few of the popular airs
such as Back to Lind" Down Where
the Fruit Fair Doesn't Crow" and az
Wouldn't Leave My Happy Home For
YOU"
The fire boys received new badges
this week. AT a meeting Tuesday even
ing Rescue Engine Co. changed their
number and will hereafter be known as
Rescue Co. No. ?. r. f. d. Candidates
Clark and Kanzler were initiated and
Claud Barker chosen secretary of the
company.
George Sinclair. Sr., with his son, Mark,
and daughter. Mrs. Henry Horn, return
ed Monday from their tour of England,
Germany and France, descriptive letters
of which have been published in the
News from time to time. They are all
looking well and enjoyed the trip thor
oughly.
E. r. Lehman returned Monday from
an extended trip into the Horse Heaven
and Yakima valley. He attended the
Fair at North Yakima. which he reports
very creditable and superior to the Spo-
kane showing. The fruits and vegetables
were very fine and all the exhibits first
class.
The directors of the Ritzville Library
association held meeting last Friday
evening. The proceeds of Miss Scheu-
cries recital, s73 was donated to the lib
rary. Discussion as to the future of the
library was held but no definite action
taken.
Louis Butch was pleasantly surprised
by his neighbors last Friday evening on
the occasion of anniversary of his birth,
spending the evening socially enjoying
several parlor amusements and dainty
luncheon prepared by the hostess.
Max W. Jennings and Miss Louisa
Neitzel of Spokane, were married in that
city Tuesday. arriving here today. where
they will reside. The groom has been
in the tailoring business for the past two
years.
R. o. Porak. the Sprague brewer, is
arranging to open saloon on Nov. LIST