This Week in History - Dec. 5, 2024

100 Years Ago 

Mrs. F.J. Tritt, proprietress of the Manx Cafe has given option on her restaurant to A.K. McClellum. The option expires Dec. 6.  Mr. McClellum has been cooking for the camp of Doddson Bros., Moyie Springs district. He is an experienced restaurant cook. The Manx Cafe was opened last spring by Mrs. Tritt and has been given a liberal patronage. 

While workmen at the Simon McDonald ranch in Drainage District No.1 were preparing a new grade on Pine Island, they uncovered a skeleton, presumably the bones of an Indian buried years ago. The skull of the skeleton did not have characteristics of an Indian's skull, stated Dr. E.E. Fry. A large pine tree was growing over the spot where the skeleton was found. Several blue-colored stones and many pieces of flint fashioned in the shape of axes were found near where the skeleton lay. 

50 Years Ago 

The Boundary County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight, Thursday, in the museum on the lower level of the library. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the opening of the museum in May. 

At a recent meeting of City Council, Police Chief Don Hamilton warned area truckers and loggers that he would begin stopping all trucks and measuring them if they don't stop hitting that bridge! 

The sheriff's office received word that two young hunters, one from Bonners Ferry and one from Sandpoint had not been seen in 30 hours. A three-day search was launched. The search was called off after the sheriff's office was notified by one of the parents that the young men had turned up, but they would not say where. 

15 Years Ago

Today, Dec. 3, is the last day of work for most of Welco Lumber Co.'s 93 employees. "We'll be out of logs this Thursday evening," plant manager Rob Harrison said Monday. Only 20 workers will remain at the Naples mill, which will be put into a "mothball "state. 

Bonners Ferry Fire Chief Pat Warkentin said an electrical problem triggered a Sunday fire that destroyed Sequels Consignment Store. 

Bonners Ferry High School students in FCCLA raised $402 for their Thanksgiving food drive.     

A Bonners Ferry High School standout cross country runner won the 5K during the first-ever Turkey Trot run on Thanksgiving Day. 

— Submitted by the Boundary County Museum