Serving Whitman County since 1877

Good Old Days

8 years ago

February 25, 1887

The man who ventures the prediction that there will be a chinook is in danger of having his head smashed.

The Farmington branch train now leaves Colfax in the morning (when it don’t snow) and returns in the evening (when it don’t snow) on account of avoiding the danger of having to tie the train up for snow.

Ground has been purchased for a fair and driving park to be organized at Farmington in the near future.

The Colton cheese factory is established on a good business basis, and with an experienced cheese maker promises to be a success in the coming season.

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