Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-03-29


Gal Lunceford. who was arrested by
H. 7. Tobiasen Of Davenport. upon 4
charge of assault and battery. was or.
dered dismissed by Justice Wright be.
couse of an error in the complaint.
Another legal document was promptly
executed. however, and the defendant re-.
arrested" says the Spokesmah-Re
"The complaining witness is the propri-
etor of the Big Bend harness shop. The
dispute originated from an attempt Of
Mr.. Tobiasen to collect house rent al.
legged to be due. The encounter was
fierce and bloody, neither being victori.
Gus. and each claiming that the other was
the aggressor. J. T. Mulligan is counsel
for MIR. Lunceford."
The Ritzville band has commenced
regular rehearsals under the dictatorship
of Fred Wsland. About twenty musical
enthusiasts we're present at the meeting
Tuesday evening in Tinnel hall. There
were artists aplenty. and Is soon As some
new music can be secured all will be
heard industriously footing "um.ta" Or
"tata-ta.ta horns" A benefit ball will be
given in Tinnel hall Friday evening.
April 9TH, for the purpose of securing
new horns that are badly needed. Every.
body is invited to attend and thus help
the boys along.
The Missionary society OF the First
Congregational church will hold their
next meeting with Mrs. Bennett ct
Woodlawn Heights on Wednesday,
April 5. Teams will be at the church at
1880 p. m. to take all who care to 70
All the ladies are cordially invited to
attend this meeting and enjoy the after.
noon.
Luke Confoy, lsborer. who has been
in the employ of the city in excavation
and street work. died at his home. the
old Haight building on Fifth street, Wed.
nssdav. March ao. 1905. after a long
siege o! that dread disease. consump.
ton.
Rev. eileen will fill the pulpit at the
Central Christian church Lords dav,
April 9th. instead Of April and. as was
advertised. Subject BY pastor at II
o'clock Lords day. Gods Lighthouse"
at 7:3o. Eternal State of All Mankind"
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Schnell and family
depart Thursday for Medical Lake.
where he has purchased large farm
and will reside permanently. A large
circle of friends regret their departure.
and the new community will be richer by
the addition of this fine family.
John Thiel was over at Odessa Tues.
day buying out Wm. Springs interest in
the Odessa Drug Co.. owning the bust
ness now with his brother Fred. Mr..
Spring has resumed his former position
with the Thiel Drug Co. of this city.
Arthur W. Hawn has resigned his po.
sition as head bookkeeper for the King
Mercantile Co.. and with his family. will
leave about April Ist for Sunnyside.
where he has accepted a position with
Dean & Woods Of that city.
VIM. and Henry WittrIg. brothers. of
Charlottesville. Iowa. are here ON visit.
The young men are looking for new
location and are being shown over the
country by julius Siemens, the real es.
tate man.
VIM. O'Connor has Withdrawn fro m
the law firm of Adams & O'Connor and
has left for Oregon. where he will spend
some time in recuperating his failing
health.
Mrs. Ella Thompson returned today
from Pomeroy. where she was called to
attend the funeral Of an aunt. Mrs.
Joseph Dixon, pioneer lady Of Garfield
county.
Mrs. George Bergstrom of Almira. ar.
rived today for a visit with her sister,
Mrs. w. r. Cunningham. Jr.
= An infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Leonard died today At the home on the
Flat.
Fred Thiel is In Spokane on business
connected with the Thiel Drug Co.