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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

Jan. 12, 1967 — FAMILY LOSES ALL IN FIRE

Fire gutted the interior of a small dwelling in the 1500 block of Main street just before noon Monday.

Mrs. Frank (Mollie) Hayden and two children had all of their belongings damaged or charred beyond use. Mrs. Hayden was at work in Sandpoint Safeway Store at the time and the children, a boy 12 and a girl 16, were in school. Hayden works in Spokane.

Only a handful of volunteers responded to battle the smoky blaze. The house is beyond the city limits and out of the city fire department jurisdiction. The Haydens did not have a membership in the Northside Fire Assn.

Among the volunteers were Sheriff Robert Butigan and Chief of Police George Elliot and Officer Art Bourassa. While the city officers were there on their own, they were never-the-less there, coming during noon hour and helping the others trace down the last stubborn embers.

The area along Main street, west of the city limits is within the jurisdiction of the Northside Fire Assn. but that private organization recently drew the line against answering calls from members who were not paid up and those who were not members.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Jan. 12, 1917 — USES AXE AS WEAPON

Last Wednesday Carl Lidbaum and Ray Keen, workers at the matchblock factory, had a quarrel in which Lidbaum was slashed with a hand-axe. The injury was not serious and no arrests were made. Keen was married Dec. 22 and lived on the corner of Superior and Florence. Neighbors say Keen and his wife left the night after the altercation and have not been back since.

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GRILL LEASES NEW QUARTERS

The Grill, which was operated by H.L. Bennett for several years in the Abbott building, will move to the brick building recently occupied by the Chicago clothing store on which they have a five year lease. Mr. Bennett states there was no foundation for the report circulated that he was going out of business.

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MOVE TO NEW LOCATION

Gardner and Berry, who have conducted the Wisconsin House for some years, have rented the entire Abbott property on the corner of First and Bridge street. They will run a soft drink business and in connection will operate a restaurant in the room formerly occupied by the Grill.

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APPOINTED RURUAL CARRIER

Frank Carpenter, who has been the carrier for Rural Route No. 1 since it was established on the first of August, has been notified of his permanent appointment to the position. He has given good service and patrons are pleased at his retention.

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