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Bonner County History - July 9, 2020

| July 9, 2020 1:00 AM

From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

July 9, 1970 – STATION OPEN

Blaine Marks, who operates the A & W Root Beer stand on U.S. 95, north of Sandpoint, has opened a new service station next to the refreshment stand. Marks began operation Monday, with assistance from son Guy Marks.

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NEW OWNERS TAKE OVER MARKET

New owners, Marvin Inks of Ellensburg, Wash. and Larry Inks, his son, of Portland, took over operation of Rogers Thrift Store Monday morning.

The large supermarket (701 Lake) was founded by the late Joe Rogers and his wife, Murle. When asked about her future plans, Mrs. Rogers said she has a lot of things to do around the new home she and her husband built before his death. “I like to work in the yard and there is plenty to do to keep me occupied,” she said with a smile.

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COLOR IN AD REALLY PULLS ‘EM

Bob Kalb of The Bootery last Thursday made known the removal of his store to its new Cedar St. location in a two-color ad in this paper, also announcing a clearance sale before the move.

The Bootery opened its doors at 9 a.m. Friday to a crowd of customers. Business was so brisk that morning that they couldn’t handle everyone wanting to get inside, so Kalb sent some to the Pastime Cafe for free coffee while they waited. The rush has continued this week. Kalb is the first local retail merchant to employ color in his ads.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

July 9, 1920 – CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that bids for construction of a ferry boat for Laclede Ferry, Bonner county, Idaho, will be received by the board of county commissioners, July 19 at 10 a.m. Bids must be sealed and marked “Bid for Laclede Ferry.” The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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KIDS AND CRACKERS SET FIRES

Two fires were Sandpoint’s contribution to the Fourth of July, and numerous charred spots on the city’s remaining wooden walks and a few on porches indicate the nearness of other blazes.

The first fire was during the noon hour when children with firecrackers set fire to the Cedar street bridge. The blaze was checked by the fire department with a hand chemical. The second fire, at 1:30, destroyed a houseboat and part of the city dock. Kids were playing with firecrackers near the boathouse and it is assumed the fire began when a cracker exploded on the deck of the float. Before the department’s arrival, flames spread to the dock, threatening other houseboats.

The department was forced to lay 1,550 ft. of hose from a hydrant near the N.P. depot, along the tracks and down the dock. The bridge deck was ablaze by then, but the flames were soon checked, with the loss of the houseboat, estimated at $150, and two bents of the city dock which will take about $400 to repair.

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