This Week In Bonners Ferry History
100 Years Ago
The Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen has been organized in Boundary County. It was organized in the western states under the supervision of Col. Disque who is in charge of the government effort to secure spruce timber. The organization is backed by the U.S. Government and its officers are almost entirely soldiers of the U.S. Army. It now has a membership of over 100,000. The members are required to sign a card pledging themselves to do all in their power to assist the government to win the war.
Forest Supervisor Fitzwater of the Pend d’Oreille National Forest was in town to make arrangements with the county commissioners for the repairing of the road through the National Forest between Dawson Lake and the Moyie River. The National Forest has some $1,500 to spend on this if the county will appropriate $500. It is proposed to grade the road and cap with gravel as necessary. Most of the work will be done near Meadow Creek, but it is also planned to put the road in good shape all the way to Addie.
D.J. Cameron and Miss Ruth Chisholm were married on Friday at the home of the groom’s father by Rev. G.H. Wilbur, Paster of the Union Church. The newlyweds are well known at Copeland and Porthill. Mr. Cameron is a progressive young farmer and his bride is a charming young lady of numerous accomplishments. They plan to live in Bassano, Alb where Mr. Chisholm has a farm.
50 Years Ago
Peter B. Wilson, Bonners Ferry attorney and title man, today announced his candidacy for the state Senate position on the Republican ticket for Legislative District No.1
A Bonners Ferry branch of Dockins Tractor, Sandpoint will be opening on Highway 95, just outside of the south city limits.
Inclement weather held the number of Easter egg hunters to below normal levels at the annual Bonners Ferry Lion’s Club Easter egg last Sunday at the county Fairgrounds.
It was announced that life-guards at the pool this summer will be Kris Chubb, Pam Sims, and Diane Zenier.
15 Years Ago
A local stationary store has decided to transform one of its front windows into a tribute to Boundary County soldiers stationed in and around Iraq. With many local families worried and concerned about relatives who have been sent to the war zone near Baghdad, LaMar’s on Main Street is creating its front windows normally used for displaying merchandise into a showcase of support and recognition.
Kootenai River Consignments is the place to go if you want household items and clothing at prices even the poorest church mouse could afford. Nancy Affleck is the new proprietor of the shop. It is located at 7217 Main Street near the Boundary County Museum.
Mark Pluid and Bruq Henandez were only two of 18 students in the region who will attend a medical program designed for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in the medical profession.