Good Old Days

8 years ago

February 18, 1887

Conditions are favorable for very high water in this city when a thaw occurs, and to lessen the possibility of damage to property therefrom, the dam at the lower end of the lake should be removed without delay. Old settlers agree that a flood was never more imminent. We are of the opinion that damage will be prevented by allowing the South Palouse to run un-vexed through the city during the coming freshet. What say the citizens?

The stage line between Garfield and Belmont is well patronized, nearly all the travel between Spokane Falls and Colfax coming via Garfi...