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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Oct. 9, 1966 — NEW WAREHOUSE

Al Madsen Distributing Co. has recently begun operations from a new 6,000-square-feet warehouse located at 1110 Superior Street.

The firm services Lucky Lager and Budweiser beer accounts in Bonner and Boundary counties from the new building which was constructed by Howard Malone, a Sandpoint contractor.

Madsen says the new building is of wooden construction with laminated beams. It has enameled steel siding and roof and is fully insulated. He now has increased cooler space for storage. The building includes office space and four truck stalls. Automatically controlled flood lights illuminate the property from dusk to dawn.

The new building is being featured in a brewing industry magazine in the near future.

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NEWS ABOUT TOWN

Wesleyan Service guild will meet Tuesday at the home of Rose Snedden with Lenore Messmore as co-hostess. Sylvia Durand is in charge of the program.

Mrs. Don McInaney opened the fall season for Fortnightly Bridge Club. Successful at bridge were Mrs. R.E. McFarland, Mrs. L.F. Pietsch and Mrs. Edith Tyler.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Oct. 9, 1916 — NEW CITY DIRECTORY

E.H. Edgerton this week issued his 1916 directory of the City of Sandpoint which contains a complete alphabetical list of all residents of the city and Mill Town, with their street addresses. Sandpoint’s present population, according to the directory is 3210, or 191 more than 3 years ago.

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SHERIFF REMER HAS LUCK FISHING

On Monday Jack Mullen’s houseboat and boathouse located near the City dock were raided by Sheriff Remer and his deputies, and a considerable quantity of liquor and beer found.

The door of the houseboat was locked when the sheriff knocked, and although there were several persons in the building, there were no signs of liquor. The real cache was found in the boathouse near by. Using hooks the sheriff drew up four sacks of bottled goods which had been submerged in 10 feet of water. The findings were considered sufficient evidence against Mullen and he was accordingly placed under arrest.

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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Football seems to be the most popular of school sports, and each night the football squad and their fans are seen on the campus doing their best under the able coaching of Prof. Strong.

The total number of students in the high school is not as great this year as last there being only 151 enrolled at the beginning of the term.

Prof. Henderson has introduced the Normal course into high school and seven students are taking advantage of the class in pedagogy.

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