Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-05-31
LOCAL EVENTS Of THE WEEK

LOCAL EVENTS Of THE Week
TOGETHER WITH A PERSONAL MENTION
OF THOSE IN THR TOWING PANORAMA
Of LOCAL HISTORY
Edwin E. Carrlco. first assessor OF
Adams county. back in territorial days,
in 1884, was Saturday caller. Ten or
dozen years ago he. in common with
many others. gave up hope OF this
country ever amounting to anything and
moved Spykane county. but last fall
came back to his land IS miles east of
town. which he homcsteaded IS years
ago. 1t was on his ranch March /. 1880.
in what is still known as the Carrico
hills. that he and his brother, Elmer
Canico. found the nude body of the muir
dered Amanda Shanks, for which crime
q man named Thomas was shortly alter
ward hung at Walla Walla.
Dr.. and Mrs. c. c. Frick of Blue
Springs. Mo-, have arrived for an ex-
tended visit on the Pacific coast. While
here they are the guests of their daulht-
er. Mrs. w R. Cunningham. Ir. whose
little daughter. Creigh. has been staying
with DR.. and Mrs. Frick for several
months. but returned home with them.
When their stay here is concluded they
will visit at the home of James NJ. Ken
nedy on Cow creek. and with Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Bergstrom at Dayton. then on
70 the Lewis and Clark fair at Portland.
"Newport." the recreation parlors of
Palmeter & Co., in the basement of the
0ritman block. were opened last Satur-
day. The place presents cool, clean
atmosphere and will furnish pleasant
amusement for ladies and gentlemen.
Bowling pool and billiards are the chief
sports. Seating room for spectators is
provided and various soft refreshments
will be kept on tap.
Miss Marie Faucher. sister of Council
man Faucher. arrived Friday morning
from Snohomish, where >for two years
past she has been employed in the pub
lie schools as teacher. Formerly Miss
Faucher was one Of the most popular in
structors in our city schools here. hav-
ing taught with remarkable success. The
lady is on her way TO her home in Mich
igan.
The elegant new home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. K. Fowler on East College hill.
has been completed and the family are
in their new quarters. The residence is
a two-story frame structure with long.
rambling porch on the shady side. and
the large. airy. well lighted rooms will
make a comfortable and substantial
home.
David Tobicoe. half breed Indian.
was bound over to the Superior court
last week on charge Of horse stealing
upon complaint made BY Levi L.
Collier. young farmer on the fiat neat
Fletcher. In default of $500 bond he
is being held in custody of the sheriff.
Perry Shuler has been circulating PEE
tition addressed to Hon. Samuel II
Piles asking for his appointment to West
Point. The young man is graduate of
the High school here and recently sue.
cessfully passed the required examina-
ton at Vancouver barracks.
The Ritzvllle band and orchestra have
been engaged to perform at Paha. Flag
day. June - The little burg eigh, miles
west usually observes this day. All the
attendant features Of a real celebration
are to be had. and they extend an invita-
ton to everybody to attend.
Martin Uhlman OF Roberts, St. Croix
county. Wis.,. was here last week. Ten
years ago he was buying cattle through
this section with Frank Johnson and is
an old boyhood friend of our townspeo-
pie. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred c. Henneberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Kennedy left the
first Of the week for Arden. Stevens
county. where they will visit for short
time. Later they will 70 into Idaho.
where the gentleman has realty interests
which will claim his attention.
Judge and Mrs. w. X. Kennedy lett
Monday for Nez Perez. Idaho. where
they will visit relatives. Prosecuting
Attorney and Mrs. Walter Staser will
occupy the Kennedy home on Knob hill
until September Ist.
A bunch of Indians with large band
Of ponies were in town last Friday. cor
railing at the Harris Bros. livery barn.
They we're on their way 10 the Columbia
river. their range being near Nespeilm.
Dr.. L. l.. Sutton of Michigan Prairie.
accompanied by Mrs. Sutton, was IN
town Monday On their way home from
Cheney. where they were visiting their
son. Prof. W. J. Sutton.
DR.. and Mrs. Eugene Lehman are
over from Cenessee. Idaho, for visit
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin b.
Lehman. on Railroad avenue.
Mrs. F. Cora Wilson of Salt Lake
City. reached here Thursday for short
visit with her sister. Mrs. r. A Hoxsey.
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