From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, ID. 83864

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Jan. 5, 1967 - SAMUELSON TAKES OATH

Governor Don Samuelson was given the oath of office Monday afternoon in ceremonies which the weather permitted to be held out of doors on the capitol steps. As he was installed as governor, Samuelson promised “an administration close to the people.”

“I am sure of one thing,” the North Idaho businessman told the inauguration day throng, “this administration will never get to the point where it gets too big for its britches.”

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WATER DISTRICT APPROVES CHANGE

Northside Water District members have voted favorably, 43 to 4, for changing the status of the district from a municipal corporation to that of a non-profit corporation.

James Hunt, attorney, says regardless of the nature of the organization, the objective of the district remains the same — to provide a modern and adequate water system and a source of water for the members in the area north of the city.

An application to buy water from the city of Sandpoint is pending at the present time.

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GOOBYS PRODUCE FIVE TON OF SALAMI

From Sept. 1 to Dec. 30 this past year, Gooby & Sons, Sandpoint custom slaughter house and butchers, produced 10,359 pounds of wild game salami for customers.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Jan. 5, 1917 — DEPARTMENT GOES WRONG

Fire broke out in the E.H. Small residence at 10 o’clock Monday, destroying everything. Mr. Small, a post office clerk, was at work at the time, and Mrs. Small, her baby and a hired girl were there alone. When the alarm was turned in by phone, the number given — 515 Fir street, sounded like 515 First street, and the department made a run to L.G. Thomason’s residence on So. First. When they found their mistake and reached the fire on Fir street the house was nearly consumed.

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TROOPS FORCED TO STAY AT BARRACKS

The rigid quarantine about the Boise barracks to prevent men from leaving while there is a possibility of contagion from measles, was run by three privates last night, who went to a local theatre and were placed under arrest.

Colonel Edelblute proposes to keep the order for quarantine effective and violations will be severely dealt with. Guard house punishment is in store for all enlisted men who run the quarantine.

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$65,000 IN TAXES PAID IN ONE DAY

Andrew Christenson, county treasurer and his deputy, Miss Hedvig Pearson, wrote 500 tax receipts Saturday, it being the last day that taxes could be paid without penalty. The receipts of the office for the last day were in excess of $65,000, bringing December receipts up to $185,000.

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