Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-11
LOCAL EVENTS OF THE week
OF THOSE IN THE Towing PANORA1A
OF LOCAL HISTORY

OF LOCAL HISTORY
Thomas Maxey, deputy sheriff of
K,ttitas county, arrived Sunday morning
from Ellensburg, and spent the day in
p the city. The gentleman stopped off in
Ritzville, at the request of Sheriff E. D.
ellison, for the purpose of. taking the
Bertillon measurements of several men
now confined in the county Jail. Thomas
H. McGannon. Charley Holt, Robert
Scott, and Frank Thomas, all charged
with burglary, were the subjects used in
the operation. The Bertllon system is
is said to be so perfect as means OF
identification that is beyond doubt or
dispute. Among those present who
witnessed the work were: u. w. Petit
john of the Times; Editor Rohr OF the
German Herold; J, Oscar Adams, Spokes-
man-Review correspondent; A. J. Coss,
chief of police; Walter Staser, prosecut-
ing attorney, Geo. +. Christensen, county
clerk; w, w. Gent, attorney-at-law; f.
F. Decker. policeman; John B. Mitcham.
deputy marshal; Judge Clinton Staser;
w. J. Sturdivan, deputy sheriff, and J
Towers. Monday morning Mr.. Maxey
left for a few days visit at the Spokane
Interstate Fair.
James N. Griffith and Mary Verna
Couch were married at the residence of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. u.
Couch, ten miles north Of the city, Wed
nesday evening, October nth, 1905, at E
o'clock by Rev. Gentry Rushing in the
presence of the immediate relatives and
friends. A delightful wedding supper
was served after the ceremony. The
happy young people will reside on the
groom's farm near Wheeler.
Word has reached us of an accident
which befell William Pfannekuchen, a
farmer living east of town, while Wis
itor at the Portland fair. He was board
ing an excursion steamer for a short
ocean voyage, when he accidently slipped
and fell. His left hip and shoulder were
both dislocated. His wife returned Mon
day from Portland, where she had been
at his bedside, and she reports him
slowly improving.
w. Mack and family left Tuesday
for Spokane, to reside permanently.
The gentleman was the local representa-
tive of the Modern Manufa curing Co.
of Spokane, during the past season,
His office, on the south side of the rail-
road, will be occupied by the Ritzville
Chop Mill. Their residence on College
hill will be disposed of Immediately.
The Library Association has made ar
rangements with the Schubert Symphony
Club and Lady Quartette for one of their
delightful concerts to be given at the
Congregational church, Tuesday even
ing October 2sth. All lovers of good
music will be glad to avail themselves of
this opportunity to enjoy irst-class en-
tertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Starr have returned
to Ritzville from Rockford arriving here
the first of the week to remain. The eli
mate at Rockford was bad for the lady's
health which necessitated their return.
Their property holdings there was left in
charge of c. c. Barronette brother of
Mrs Starr He will follow his trade as
carpenter and builder as soon as they
are settled.
John Foley. who is charged with
shooting w. G. Hildebrandt in the lat
ter's saloon about a week ago, was
released on bonds Tuesday, but before he
was given his liberty complaint
signed by his wife, charging him with
being habitual drunkard, was filed and
he was adludged an habitual drunkard.
Mayor Lansing and wife returned
Monday from Hot Lake, Oregon, where
they went TO benefit the health of the
mayor who is suffering from rheuma-
tism, but there is no change for the bet
ter, and the doctor is lying very low
at his apartments in the Gritman build
ing.
Postmaster John F. lrby is distribut-
ing handy booklet on practical points
for postoffice patrons which contains
much valuable information tor those who
use the mails. Advertisement of local
business firms are distributed through
out the publication
Rev. Benz. H. Barton of Philadelphia,
and JOSIAH Cole of Sprague, are here
assisting IN special meetings of The
Church of the Living God" being held
at the Christian church, this week. They
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. b.
Lehman.
Harry d. Hallin of Athol, Idaho, came
home the first of the week 10 look after
business matters on his ranch, west of
town. He made our office a very wei.
come call ON Tuesday, dropping in to
hand US years subscription.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bailey and their
two daughters, Miss Pearl and Mrs. Eva
Troyer returned Tuesday from an ex
tended visit in Oregon and at the Lewis
& Clark Exposition at Portland.
Detriech Stoeckman of Plato. Mimi,