Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-02-25

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The Library social held Friday even
erndcr the auspices of the newly for
-association. the l. o. G. T. and W.
T. u, was well attended. w. c.
eeder acted as master OF ceremonies
dan interesting musical and literary
<sram was rendered. Mrs. D. w.
sntxnd Messrs. ]. D. Bassett, Q. R.
scomb and Mr.. Kicker, the librarian.
enthusiastic workers from the very
-.ion of the meritorious undertaking
de short and pointed addresses
ariy indicating their sincere and
iartfelt interest in the benevolent
:ause. The receipts we're one hundred
and seventeen volumes of books and SIC
neash as announced by J. w. Brewer,
'ecfetary of the organization. Mr.. Hen
H3rtwig secured the capital prize for
sst sustained character, "a Green
~ Girl and Mrs. Grant N. futile
Ind prize for book character, Look
Backward. Miss Florence Fowler
excellent musician and teacher
armed the audience with her choice
snditions while there were others who
| cfe entitled to special mention which
VA 1pace forbids.
James Vantuyl, who has lain in Jail for
several months charged with burglary
cosaQitted by breaking into the Ritzville
Hardware Co. and King Mercantile Co.
atoQ plead guilty to the indictment
Iye5I tday and owing to the large petit
tions praying for all possible cle,nency
in ths1e Judge c. H. Neal suspended
sentence which acts in a probationary
sens y vantxyl was given his freedom
nnd he chances are that if he is really
eenllhent and desires to reform judg-
nent will hot be passed upon him at all
although the matter still hangs heavily
over his head and slight misstep in his
conduct at any time might result in in
.arceration in the state penitentiary, as
he sIzens feel that mercy enough has
,een shown in behalf of himself and fam
w. y
Mraend Mrs. Jesse NJ. Turner gave a
colonial party Monday evening at their
esidence on East college hill. Mrs. F.
!. French and Mr.. H. d. Bell in proper
pstume represented George and Martha
Washington and received the guests at
&c door. About sixty people were pres
It on the delightful occasion. The hap
pastime was spent with music and
dnezand contests. DR.. J, w. Lansing
rried off the honors by correctly an
,ering. everyone of set of pulling
,estioRh Refreshments were served
d the participants report most enjoy
lie etRing at the hands of Mr.. and
rs. Turner.
p. A. Surface, who conducted an en-
,ymen agency in this city couple of
lrs ago is behind the bars facing an
eyed embezzlement matter brought
( The Dallas Nursery for which he was
F! letting 6fders for fruit trees in the
thern part of the county. Surface
. arrested at Lacrosse. R. H. Weber,
d man of the nursery, arrived from
\. Dalles this morning to look after his
rests in the case. Before leaving
4. Surface evidently seemed to possess
ost treacherous memory in regard to
ing hisdebts.
Am Glenn and Geo. w. Cooper. solid
hers from the Flat. spent Saturday
ne bI>s Mr.. Cooper is an old Ore
= ID now resides at Washtucna.
wIAk he had the misfortune to lose
md # the thumb of the left hand
h was severed by the blow of a
&c hammer and he is now laid off
active work on his big ranch.
e shoY windows of the King Mer-
lie CO: present handsome display
EARNS. etc.. which are set off with
y arranged decorations. The faces
marHr presidents and other prom
national figures artistically grouped
attrAEiye sight to be admired.
+. Naf7er of Palm Lake. prosper
I'D prominent stockman in the cas-
art of the county. was trading with
erct( Friday. His mother. Mrs.
G. Nal has arrived from Nc
- lille. Or son. and will remain for
~ e6ns> period for good visit.
~ rev Sinclair. son of our. postmast-
ne down from Hartline Monday
, the S1D|airs are heavily interest
and holdings. He was surprised
no snow here while the white
is plentiful in his section. He
.rt back today.
w. H. Sloper of Whatcom. Wash.
been visiting her uncle. F. P.
and other relatives returned
his week accompanied by her lit
lighter. Mabel, who has been
- with her uncle and aunt for the
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IN. Brewer. Mrs. ]. c. Shorno
z .W. H. Davenny will entertain
Qx les ~ Society of the Congrega-
hurch on Wednesday afternoon,
III. at the home of Mrs. w. H. Da-
All ladies are invited to attend.
A6SPaskill. Mrs. Clayton E.
10, Miss Laura Davenny and Mr..