Good old days

8 years ago

January 14, 1887

The steam fire engine was housed in the new city building Thursday morning. The fire boys are consequently happy.

Mayor Woodward’s office and residence were connected by telephone this week.

The Clionian society of Colfax College will give an entertainment in this city on the evening of Jan. 21, proceeds to go toward procuring the philosophical apparatus for the college.

A.J. Bickford now wears the marshal’s star.

It is reported that Col. George Hunter of Riparia is writing a book on his pioneer reminiscences of life in the northwest since 1850 and that he will s...