Good old days - June 3, 2010

8 years ago, June 5, 1885

Only one Union soldier sleeps the sleep of the just ‘neath the sod of Colfax cemetery, but to him Nathaniel Lyon post No. 19, G.A.R., paid the deserved tribute of honor by decorating his grave with the choicest buds of spring on Saturday last.

On Monday last, an Indian named Sam stole a mare and colt from Gaston Wiley near Palouse City. A posse was immediately organized and pursuit instituted resulting in his capture a few hours later.

Citizens subscribed over fifty dollars toward buying new instruments for the band. The boys appreciate their liberality.

If the gent...