Bonner County teams hauling ice out of Mirror Lake
100 Years Ago — 1919
Conviction sustained
Had William Vane, who committed suicide in the Newport Jail, lived to serve the penalty of his misdeeds, he would have found that all of his appeals to state and federal courts were in vain. Last week word was received that the Supreme Court had sustained his conviction on a larceny charge in a Spokane court in the fall of 1917.
Hotel installs freight elevator
The Charbonneau Hotel has installed a freight elevator leading from the sidewalk to the basement so traveling salesmen’s sample cases can be taken easily to the room downstairs.
90 Years Ago — 1929
Weather delays delivery
Frank Porter from the north country, one of the largest dairymen in this section, brought 50 pounds of butter to town on a trip that was delayed a week by the weather.
80 Years Ago — 1939
Hauling ice
For several days the John Caprai, Wm. Shaw, Bob Henderson, and Glen Travis teams were hauling ice out from Mirror Lake. They said the ice is not so hot, but may help to cool their parched throats six months hence.
70 Years Ago — 1949
Whitefishing good
The whitefish fishermen have taken over Kalispell Bay, and it looks like the army has moved in.
60 Years Ago — 1959
Elgin services held
Funeral services for Alfred M. Elgin will be held Jan. 29 in the Moon Chapel with the Rev. J. B. Kunkel of St. Catherine’s officiating. He was born Oct. 10, 1882, near Oslo, Norway, and came to this country as a young man. He was a resident of the Priest River area for many years and was employed by the E. C. Olson Lumber Company.
50 Years Ago — 1969
Sled dog races start
Priest Lake Sportsmen’s Association is sponsoring the first Priest Lake sled dog races on March 1- 2. The following weekend they will sponsor a snowmobile tour and race. Both events will be held on the Kilstadius and Kedish Meadows, 6 miles south of Nordman off Highway 57.
40 Years Ago — 1979
Snowmobile rides popular
Members of the Sun Dance Snowmobile Club enjoyed their second club ride of the year Saturday. Everyone met at Coolin and rode to Indian Creek, where the hospitality of the store was enjoyed. Then on to Horton Ridge, the Hunt Creek drainage area, Cavanaugh Bay, Rocky Point and back to Coolin. A hotdog roast, furnished by the club was held at Priest Lake Lodge.
30 Years Ago — 1989
Big chill hits region
The cold front and strong winds that moved into Priest River last Tuesday night quickly let their presence be known. Schools closed Wednesday, trees blocked roads and crashed into houses after being ripped out of the ground by 30 mph winds. Roofing blew off houses and telephone lines came tumbling down. The number of trees blocking roadways was too much for city crew members, and the city hired extra workers to help. Temperatures were as low as minus 30 degrees on Friday night.
20 Years Ago — 1999
Remember Y2K?
About 25 people gathered at the Blue Lake Community Club hall Saturday night got a sobering picture of the kinds of problems computer glitches could cause when the year 2000 (Y2K0) dawns. Then they agreed to meet again this Saturday night to further explore the problem and learn what they can do to prepare for what may or may not be a major problem.
10 Years Ago — 2009
Unsightly power poles to go
The power poles have lined Highway 2 through Priest River for so long that most residents don’t pay much attention to them anymore. They are paying attention to (Avista) work crews that will be diligently working to remove them throughout the month of February.