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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

Sept. 19, 1967 — WORTH SHARING

Last Thursday near the top of Roman Nose, I (Don Dundon) witnessed the fact that even in such incredible desolation as exists where Sundance burned, hope cannot be destroyed.

I walked a mile or two to get a picture of a particular fire scene when I came upon the rock. After carefully feeling to see that the rock had cooled enough that I could safely sit upon it, I sat down. There I was privileged to see a miracle of hope: On the scorched barren ground was a small ant hard at work, picking up where life had left off before the fire storm. Where could a more impressive lesson for man be written by the hand of God? As if this were not enough, the lesson was repeated. Fire fighters told of grouse and bears moving back to the fire-smitten area. Nature is as eager to reclaim the land as man and I have a hunch the future can’t turn out any way but right. The ants should have lots of company.

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PROTEST BOYER USE AS TRUCK ROUTE

The city council was presented a petition signed by North Boyer residents, asking that trucks be routed off that street due to excessive noise night and day, speeding, and damage to the pavement. The council agreed that truck traffic on Boyer Ave. should be eliminated as far as possible, and referred the matter to a committee to meet with Police Chief Elliot with the aim of changing posted weight limits to keep heavy trucks off that street.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Sept. 19, 1917 — DRUNK GETS LIMIT

Andy Lind appeared before Judge Whitaker Monday wanting an alcohol permit. The judge warned him the liquor was not to be used as a beverage. Lind said he “hadn’t drank anything for two years,” but the next day he sat in front of his hotel with the bottle and proceeded to get drunk. He was locked up by police and Judge Whitaker gave him the limit, $50 fine and 60 days in jail.

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MAN AND WIFE IN MEDICAL CORPS

If their plans mature, Dr. W.H. Potter, who left Kootenai to report to the medical corps at San Francisco, and Mrs. Potter, also a physician, will both administer to the nation’s fallen heroes “somewhere in France.” She volunteered for the women’s medical corps organizing in Baltimore. The two will no doubt be in France before the big war is over but whether they meet or not in their ministrations only the fortunes of war can tell.

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CHILDREN PLAY WITH GUN

Ralph Hunt’s 4 year-old son, while left at home alone with his 2 year-old sister Tuesday, got the idea that it would be fun to shoot the kitten with which they were playing. So he procured a .38 Colts revolver hanging on the wall and while his sister held the kitten up for him the lad took aim at close range and fired. The kitten was unhurt and baby sister fortunately escaped with a hurt finger.

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