This Week in History - July 24, 2025

100 Years Ago

Olaf Oleson, who said his home was "anywhere" was arrested Monday night by Marshal J.A. Worley, on a drunkenness charge. Tuesday morning he was fined $25 by Justice of the Peace Kent, who in pronouncing sentence, gave one of the most scathing lectures ever delivered in a local court.

Mrs. Jennie Keith had an experience last week while picking huckleberries , that was unusual and thrilling, to say the least. She was gathering huckleberries on the slopes of Queen Mountain and had wandered away from other members of the party until she had no knowledge of their whereabouts. While picking along she noticed a large grouse making a peculiar fuss and then saw a large cougar pounce on the bird and devour it not more than 20 feet from where she stood. The animal leisurely ate its meal and then slunk away into the woods.

50 Years Ago

School district 101 is currently considering double shifting four schools.

The community awaits the eighth annual Kootenai River Days this weekend.

Low cost housing is being considered in the county, with permission for a survey granted.

Boy Scout Troup 114 has returned from a 50 mile hiking trip.

Bonners Ferry hosts Troy in the first Babe Ruth tournament game here July 24.

15 Years Ago

Harvest Foods to open store downtown.

Marion McLain collects pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House.

NIC to offer more fall scheduling options to students.

Jeremiah Solt claims Arena Cross 2010 win.

Former BFHS teacher Bob Saboe, will be traveling to Tanzania to visit Tumaini School.

Submitted by the Boundary County Museum