Do You Remember: Happy Father's Day

Do you know this family? Do you know where this business was located? If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or call the museum. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.

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Last week Katherine Anderson shared a picture of the Louis Rath home from about 1902. This cabin was used as a dwelling until at least the summer of 2010.

Louis John William Rath was born Dec. 1, 1873 in Mitchell, Illinois. He was the son of Conrad and Mary Rath. He grew up and received his education there. In 1897, he would marry Mammie Kraft. Two years later Mammie passed away giving birth to their son who also did not survive. In 1900 Louis moved to Porthill and homesteaded until 1925 when he traded his home to Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson. He then lived with his family in the area where he worked in the woods and farmed until 1940. He then retired and moved into Bonners Ferry. He would live in town until he passed on July 15, 1966. He is buried at the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Porthill.

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Your Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. During the summer, we will be open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To help maintain the buildings, a small entrance fee is requested. It is $2 per person or $5 per family. There is no charge for those younger than 14 years old or for the Boundary County Historical Society members. Visit the website at www.boundarycountymuseum.org for a list of the latest events or we can be reached at 208-267-7720.

Summer brings many out-of-town visitors to our area. Bring them down to the museum and share a bit of our county history with them. Hope to see you soon!