History

History for November 10th, 2016 100 Year B.E. Gowan, inspector-in-charge of the immigration office at Eastport, was in the city last evening and left this morning for Buffalo, N.Y., where he has been called to serve as a witness in the case of the United States against R.R. Winch. Winch was deported at Eastport about a year ago on the charge of being a white slaver. He re-entered the United States a few weeks ago and was picked up in New York. The penalty for this act is imprisonment from one to five years or a fine of from $1000 to $5000 or both. Mother Anne’s Sandwich. A slice of fresh bread; second a thin slice of boiled ham; third, a hot fried egg; fourth, a hot fried banana, and this sandwich is then covered with potato salad. This dish is not recommended for invalids, but it really tastes good. Tuesday’s election in the county of Boundary was a decided democratic victory which was as great a surprise to the democrats as the republicans. Ed. Covell of Kingsgate celebrated his 55th birthday on Tuesday evening by giving a dance in the International Hotel, to his many friends in the twin cities. A very enjoyable evening was spent and all joined in wishing Ed many returns of the day. There will be a masquerade ball at Settlers’ hall Saturday night, November 11th. Prizes will be given for the best ladies’ and gents’ costume, also most comic ladies’ and gents’ costume. Everybody come and bring all your friends. 50 Year The highly-rated Del Roby movie about Idaho’s beautiful backwoods “Our Wilderness Elk,” will be presented by the Bonners Ferry high school Lettermen’s club, Monday Nov. 14th. A rattlesnake barbecue, a snowshoe cougar hunt, an elk with only one horn in the center of tis head, and a costly boat accident in the churning rapids of the snake river all offer top viewing. The local FFA chapter expressed thanks to the public for supporting the group’s Harvest Sale last Saturday night. It was reported that the proceeds of $180 will go to buy a portable livestock scale and a trophy case for the high school. A wide variety of items were sold, ranging from vegetables and canned goods to chickens, puppies and a weaner pig. The Naples school Mothers club Friday night entertained the school Booster club by staging a silly fashion show. The models were Mrs. Vern McCalmant as Miss Irene Goodnight; Mrs. Gary Doyle as Miss Minnie Ha! Ha!; Mrs. George Atkins, Jr. as Miss Carrie Topper; Mrs. Richard Bruhn as Miss Heddy Hopper; Mrs. Bill Mackey as Miss Belle Jantzen; Mrs. Neal Robinson as Miss Newsy Loosy; Mrs. Roy Anderson as Miss Gertie Shift; Mrs. Jim Owens as Miss Pillie Tillie; Mrs. Earl Anderson as Miss Ducky Waddles; and Hello Hatti was Mrs. Harlan Hylton. 15 Year Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information for the person or persons involved in the unlawful killing a wasting of a bull elk on Nov. 2 along County Road 22 in Paradise Valley. The two-point bull elk was shot from CR-22 and died in Ken Irons’ hayfield. A $500 reward is being offered by Idaho Citizens Against Poaching and the Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association for information leading to an arrest in the case. Boundary County Prosecutor Brett Benson resigned last Thursday after consenting to a plea agreement between his attorney and a special prosecutor from the Idaho State Attorney General’s Office. I want to apologize to the court and community,” Benson Said. “This is something my family and I will carry around for the rest of our lives.” Benson had previously vowed not to resign his post. Leonard and Maxine Kucera, who were married in Columbus, Neb. On Nov. 10, 1941, will celebrate 60 years of marriage Nov. 10. Also celebrating 60 years of marriage are Dawrence and Evelyn Holmes on Nov. 18. The Bonners Ferry Badger Cubs consisting of seventh and eighth grade junior high football players coached by Corey Richards went through the 2001 season with a perfect 11-0 record. This is the third unbeaten season for the Jr. High football program. In one of the lowest voter turnouts ever recorded in a city general election, Mick Mellett and Jim Burkholder, Jr. were re-elected to the Bonners Ferry City Council Nov. 6. Both Mellett and Burkholder, Jr. ran uncontested and received 35 votes apiece.