This Week in History - Jan. 2, 2025

100 Years Ago 

One of the most pathetic incidents of the recent cold wave in North Idaho was related by W.H. Heathershaw, County Game Warden, on his return last week from a business trip to Sandpoint. He saw hundreds of coots, or mud hens, as they are more commonly called, frozen to death on the surface of Lake Pend d' Oreille. The waters in which the birds were swimming had frozen so rapidly they were unable to keep it clear of ice. Mr. Heathershaw estimated that about 1,000 of them perished. 

An order was issued Saturday in district court confirming the sale by F.A. Shultis of the property of the Idaho Gold and Ruby Mining Company to Wm. Cavanaugh of Portland, OR. Cavanaugh offered the highest bid on December 6 of $176,000. He proposed to form a new company to carry on placer operations at Leonia. 

50 Years Ago 

Japanese flowering plum trees were broken by vandals outside the First Security Bank. 

Brad Bruhn, former Bonners Ferry High School student, has become a top contender in the heavyweight class for the North Idaho college wrestling team. 

The County Commissioners have begun a study of possible renovations to the Sheriff's Office and County Jail. 

15 Years Ago 

A Bonners Ferry company manufacturing a new product for log trucks could mean jobs for Boundary County. 

Elmira Store customers are thrilled with the cafe's reopening. 

Rozie Remmy celebrated her 103rd birthday, making her the oldest resident at the Restorium. 

Volunteers spotted 28 eagles during the Annual Christmas Bird Count. 

Submitted by the Boundary County Museum