Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Newspapers of Harrington began in 1882 and lasted until the 1960s
Writing at top of picture: "Interior view of The Harrington Citizen." Writing on bottom: "H.S. Bassett, printer; Frank Graff, 'devil' Compliments of Robert E. Gay, Editor-Owner."
As early as 1882, Harrington news items appeared in the Northwest Tribune which was published in Cheney and in Spokane, depending on the year. In it in 1884, mention is made of Frank Gray of the Harrington Times and again in 1885. An article by Rev. E.C. Scott in 1919 stated, "The first newspaper to be printed in Harrington was the Lincoln County Times, the first issue appearing in June, 1884, being issued from a blacksmith shop." It was said to have moved to Davenport in 1885.
In 1888, Harrington was covered quite responsibly by the Sprague Herald with mention of J.F. Green, Chas. Lathem, C.O...
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