Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-16
LOCAL EVENTS Of THE WEEK
TOGETHER WITH A PERSONAL MENTION
OF THOSE IN THE nOvlN0 PANORAMA
OF LOCAL HISTORY

OF LOCAL HISTORY
White Whittlesey, the young romantic
actor, who is under the management of
Belasco, Mayer & Price, will be seen at
the Gilson-Thel opera house on Friday
evening, November IS, for special en-
gagement of one night only. Whittle-
sey comes here with a splendid record
from other cities. and is likely to become
as big favorite here as he is elsewhere.
He will be seen in the well-known play,
Soldier OF Fortune" from the pen of
the famous author, Richard Harding
Davis. The production of Soldier of
Fortune" will be a most elaborate one,
as the company carries all of its scenery,
costumes and stage effects, as well as
furniture and other properties used in
the play.
G. F. Porter, the photographer, closed
his gallery yesterday on account of i'll
health, and left last night for Dayton.
where his relatives reside. HIS brother,
]. F. Porter, came over to assist in re-
moving him where he could have the
best Of care. The gentleman spent last
year in Colorado and the condition of his
lungs was much improved but the past
few days has brought decided change
for the worse.
A. s. Elder, a retired farmer. has en-.
gagged in the real estate and investment
business in Spokane in partnership with
w. H. Molden. formerly manager of the
Coe Commission Co. at this place. The
firm name reads Elder & Molden. with
Offices in rooms II and IL Holland block.
w. P. Tav.or has accepted position
as travelling salesman for the California
Tea and Coffee house of San Francisco.
His territory is Eastern Washington and
he starts on the road this week. His
son. James. has lett for an extended visit
at the former home in Tiffon, Mo.
Camp No. $685., Modern Woodmen Of
America. will give Thanksgiving ball
at Tinnels hall Thursday evening, No
vember "a, 1904. The general commit
tee of arrangements are Ohio o. Haus-
child, Geo Buehler. Ed Moon, VIM.
O'Connor and Geo. Gebert.
Mr.. Williamson, the aged father of
Mrs. Ida M. Patrick and Mrs. Geo. A.
Metz, died at the home of the former
named lady on College hill this after
noon. The deceased had been an invalid
for long time and his demise was not
unexpected.
The Union Thanksgiving service will
be held in the Methodist Episcopal
church Thursday morning. November
"a, 1904. Rev. Hill of the Baptist church
will preach an interesting and instruct
i've sermon.
Mrs. J. G. Bennett leaves tonight for
Walla Walla in response to an invitation
to attend an elaborate entertainment and
reception at Whitman college. Her son.
Clinton, is in school at that institution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Schrag of Memo,
came in yesterday over the burlington
from visit to the Worlds fair and at
Marion Junction. S. D. They have been
absent since the 9th of September.
J.. W. Galbreath has opened up cab
line with headquarters at the old Bailey
barn. Telephone connections are being
installed and the transportation service
will equal that of large city.
Mrs. Eliza Ekin and daughter are
down from Colville Lake today. Her
son, Walter s. Ekin, is pioneer and
successful stockman of this county and
is still engaged in the business.
r. w. Warner was in Spokane the
first OF the week securing costumes for
the drama to be given by local talent
next Wednesday evening, November
%. 1904.
M. r. Kellogg and Mr.. Riley, clerks
in the general merchandise store of A.
T. Kendrick & Co., were both taken sick
this week and are confined to their
rooms.
A. w. Grover and son. Arthur, of PEN
dleton, will arrive in the morning to at
tend the funeral Of VIM. Williamson,
which occurs Friday forenoon.
Conrad and John Lenhardt. brothers,
Of Whatcom county, are omong the new
arrivals seeking new location in this
section of the country.
Col. D. J. Zent and wife and Geo. w.
Gent of Colville, came in today and are
the guests Of Attorney and Mrs!:W. w.
Gent on the hill.
Miss Minnie Prater OF Ellensburg.
stopped off Wednesday on her way home
from the St. Louis fair for few days
visit with friends.
W. c. Reeder and Henry Leonard are
in the Mountain home country, southern
Idaho. this week, on a Ind speculation
tour.
Mary ]. Comstock, a deaconess of Spo-
kane. will speak in the M. E. church
next Sunday morning at II o'clock a. m.
DR.. and Mrs. H. II. Brown of Wash.
tucna, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Cunningham, Jr., on Knob hill.