Thieves to store: 'Plese leve moer muny in til'
Employees of the Beardmore Lumber Company in Priest River post for a photo in 1928.
(Photo courtesy PRIEST RIVER MUSEUM)
100 Years Ago — 1921
Depot burns, Merc robbed
The Great Northern depot at Laclede burned down Tuesday night.
Saturday night entrance was forced through the rear door of the Kaniksu Merc. And about $300 worth of merchandise was secured in three suitcases. A small amount of change was also taken and a note was left reading “plese leve moer muny in til.” The loot was hidden at the pole yard near the G.N. tracks.
A man going to the St. Elmo to go to bed saw the robber hiding two suitcases while the thief was after the third. He notified Marshal Binkley, who arrested the man shortly after. His partner was also arrested.
90 Years Ago — 1931
Banker surprises
The resignation of M.S. Jelinek, vice president, cashier and director of the Citizens State Bank, comes as a complete surprise to his many friends. He has been in the bank for the past eight years, having succeeded L.E. Van Winkle.
80 Years Ago — 1941
Arbor Day program interests
Friday was designated Arbor Day by county superintendent Gertrude Bowers. Meegan and East River schools joined in a field day at the Experiment Station. Mr. Loyd Hayes, forester, explained wind, sunshine and moisture and read the age of the trees at the weather station. The whole affair was interesting and enjoyable.
70 Years Ago — 1951
Fire at Schaefer-Hitchcock
A fire of undetermined origin broke out at the Schaefer Hitchcock cedar pole treating plant Saturday morning. Fire was started and confined to the punching machine house, considered a total loss. Damage was estimated to be $20,000, partially covered by insurance.
60 Years Ago — 1961
Car lands in slough
Mary St. Germaine lost control of her car near the Hedlund mill at 4:30 p.m. Monday. The car careened off the highway to the left, took out a guard post, rolled over into Keyser’s Slough and came to rest in about two inches of water.
Miss Germaine received bruises and a badly cut finger. Her 1955 Ford was completely demolished. It is being checked by authorities for possible mechanical failure, as there was no evidence of improper driving.
50 Years Ago — 1971
Runnels receives PP&L award
Members of the Sandpoint District of Pacific Power and Light Co. were honored by the company last Friday. Presentation of awards was made to Les Runnels, lineman agent, Priest River, and Bert Yancy, line superintendent at Sandpoint. The PP&L employees were congratulated for the splendid seven-year accident-free record for the district.
40 Years Ago — 1981
Spring concert
Spring is a time for flowers, life renewing and concerts. Priest River’s version of the latter is at 7 p.m. May 20 at either of two locations: The steps of the junior high or the front lawn of the high school. Nearly 100 musicians and singers will be featured.
30 Years Ago — 1991
Plan didn’t fly
A $1.5 million street renovation plan financed by an LID was unveiled Monday night to residents and the Priest River City Council by Eric Eldenburg, an engineer with James A Sewell & Associates.
20 Years Ago — 2001
Just ducky
Lindsay Gardner and Luke Hudson attended prom in a new fashion — duct tape. Gardner is vying for a $2,500 scholarship from Duck Brand Duct Tape. The criteria specifies attending prom in formal wear fashioned out of duct tape.