FROM THE FILES

8 Years Ago

Adams County News

March 1, 1899

Local and Personal

Clarence Hays, clerk in the Hotel Ritzville, had the misfortune to lose the index finger of his left hand Monday morning while splitting kindling wood with an axe. Dr. Adams dressed the wound and the young man is getting along nicely.

Our Public Schools

The pupils of the grammar room had an exercise Friday afternoon in memory of the venerable Alex. Hamilton, which consisted of biographical sketches and other useful information. A few pupils have to leave school to assist in work on the farm. It is discouraging to leave without co...