Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-20
FUTURE HAPPENINGS.
p. ev,.t. q Rl...llle opera House.
LOCAL TOPICS.

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LOCAL TOPICS.
A number Of invited guests participant
ed In farewell reception given Mr..
Walter E. Layton, Saturday evening at
the NJ. E. Church. He departed Sunday
evening for his former home in Ohio. A
short program. followed by several new
and unique games. were the diversions
Of the evening. Shadows thrown upon
a curtain by the profiles of the gentlemen
were guessed at by the ladies. and part
,ners for refreshments we're selected. Ice
cream. fruits and cake we're served at the
parsonage by Mrs. Fertg. Everyone
wished the departing friend pleasant
Journey and return to our midst at an
early date.
Lodge No. IoI, Ancient Order United
Workmen, was instituted this evening
in the Hallin Hall by c. E. Giffin and
John SWEET. The new order starts off
under favorable conditions and interest
was manifested by those present. After
organization the following officers were
chosen: M. w., ]. NJ. Littleton. Foreman
and Medical Examiner. DR.. John John
.ston; Overseer, Rev. Gentry Rushing;
Recorder, Cottlieb Kicker; Financier.
]. Russell Wallace; Receiver. John J..
Koch; Guide, A. w. Amick, l. G., John
Andres; o. w., E. D. Gibson; P. M. W.,
w. L. Rowland.
Mrs. Henry Kanzler. aged mother of
John and Geo. H. Kanzler. died Sunday
morning at the home in the north part Of
the city. Deceased was in her 8oth year
and cause Of death was principally due
to old age. She was life long church
member and was identified with the Ger
man Congregational denomination. the
funeral services being held in that place
of worship on Monday afternoon, con-
Quoted by the pastor, followed by inter
,ment in Ritzville cemetery.
The city authorities desire to announce
that the water being used for irrigating
she block surrounding the city pumping
plant, is the water used for cooling pur-
poses when engine is in operation and
goes to waste if not so utilized. This ex-
PLANTATION is made in order that consum-
ers may understand why sprinkling is
permitted on the city square at any hour.
The water thus used is warm, and does
not enter the large tanks from which all
patrons are supplied.
d.S Charlebois. professor of mental
science. who spent several months here
last summer came near being lynched
in Spokane last evening at the hands Of
an irate crowd which became incensed
at his harangue which was uncompli-
nentary to the majority of his hearers
and some of their forefathers. Violence
was ayer.ed by prompt action of the
police.
The Annual Memorial service will oc.
cur next Sunday morning. May "a, at
the First Congregational church in
which the Methodists. Baptists and Con-
.8regatioRal churches will unite. The
members of he Grand Army Post will
be in attendance and music and sermon
will be appropriate 10 the occasion.
A.iarge damage suit was on trial in
Judge Meals court Thursday against the
Northern Pacific Ry Co., the plaintiff
being F. c. Christy of Hatton. who was
an engine foreman in the employ of the
company at Missoula and was hurt by
slipping off car. Zent. Lowell & Linn
are the attorneys for Mr.. Christy. The
plaintiff received . verdict for $1,000.
Mrs. r. N. Seaver arrived in the city
Saturday from Cory, Pa, and is the
guest of her relatives DR.. and Mrs. F.
4. Burroughs on Main street. The lady
wiz remain for an indefinite period and
will visit the coast before returning.
Geo. and Francis Tinnel last week ex-
changed 800 acres adjoining the Meyer
ranch on Crab creek, Lincoln county.
for choice business and residence prop
erty in Spokane the deal being consum-
mated with VIM. Ditmer. vi
Mrs. Gage S. Gritman Of Palouse city.
in company with her daughter. Mrs. DR..
Iryen L. Magee Of Wallace. Idaho. ar
rived Tuesday for short visit with her
son, H. E. Gritman. proprietor of the
Pioneer Drug Store.
The Spokane baseball and bowling
teams will meet our local bowlers Satur-
day night at Smith. 4 Hough's place
and on Sunday the baseball teams will
measure skill on the diamond.
Judge c. H. Neal is holding Superior
court this week. r. L. Edmunston. W.,
J. Thayer and Frank Miller of Spokane.
and John !. Melville of Sprague, are in