FROM THE FILES

8 Years Ago

Adams County News

November 9, 1898

Local and Personal

O.R. Holcomb and W.W. Zent have bought suit in the name of the state of Washington against the city of Ritzville, seeking a mandamus to compel the city authorities to lay water mains to their respective residences. The result of this action will be of considerable importance both to the city in general and the city council, as it will settle the question as to the authority of the city council to refuse extension of water mains.

Through the vigilance of Officer Rettig and Marshal Hutchinson the "hobos" and "toughs" have mostly...