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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, ID. 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Dec. 15, 1966 — RIFLE STOLEN (sic)

Elinor Dockins reported Dec. 7 that her son’s bicycle (contrary to headline) was stolen from the parking lot west of the Ambassador apartments (301½ Cedar). The bicycle is a red and white Western Flyer with chrome fenders and the name “Scotty” on a metal tag wired to the frame.

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DEMERS MARRIED 60 YEARS

The date was Oct. 30, 1906. The place was Onamia, Minn. And the people were Miss Ethel M. Franklin and John DeMers.

Sandpoint has played an important part in their long married life. They came here in 1923. Mr. DeMers built their home at 1006 Poplar in 1941 and they have resided there since.

Mrs. DeMers reminisced that her mother came over from Norway for the wedding, the trip taking seven weeks on a sailing vessel. His father came from Canada and his mother from Paris, France.

They had 8 children, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Most of their family was present for the celebration. Those who live in Sandpoint are Tom DeMers and family, Jim DeMers and his wife and Faye South.

There was a difference of opinion when this reporter asked how they first met. She said she was doing baby-sitting. He said it was at a Sunday School gathering and he took one look and said, “That’s the one for me!”

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Dec. 15, 1916 — CHRISTMAS DOG RACE

Fire Chief Fitzgerald has announced that a dog race will be pulled off in the city Christmas day. The race will take place on Cedar street, the run being from the S.I. railway tracks (on Fifth) to First street. Each dog must haul a sled and driver. It is to be a free for all, with liberal prizes given. The event will take place at 2:30 p.m. Efforts are being made to get a moving picture of the race.

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MUNICIPAL BALL A SUCCESS

The dance at the Rink opera house last Friday for the benefit of the municipal Christmas tree was a pronounced success, proceeds amounting to something over 80 dollars. A quite delightful variation was given the program when the house lights went out, following the breaking of high tension wires between Post Falls and Newport, which carry the current used in Sandpoint. Much of the evening was spent in semi-darkness broken by the glimmer of a few lanterns and lamps hung about the hall. The current was restored about midnight and the closing numbers were danced in the Rink’s brilliant lighting.

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BOARD MOVES FOR SPECIAL ELECTION

At Monday’s school board meeting it was decided to hold a special election on January 17 for the issuance of bonds for a new high school building, the cost of which has been estimated at approximately $90,000.

For more information, visit the museum online at www.bonnercountyhistory.org.