Out of the Past: 03/04/2026

100 Years Ago—

Manager I. M. Hunley of the Colville-Spokane Stage Line has entered an order for another white stage to add to the recent equipment of three large white stages, a smaller stage and two autos. The new stage is to be equipped with a lavatory, toilet, drinking fountain, and a two-seat nook with writing desk for use of travelers and businessmen.

James F. Dailey has bought lot 22, corner of Second and Hofstetter, and will erect a five-room bungalow and otherwise improve the property.

Great grocery buys at Barmans: 15 pounds macaroni, $1 for 12 pkgs; spaghetti, $1; 15 cans sardines, $1; 14 lbs. navy beans, $1.

75 Years Ago—

There’ll be no more warning tickets for traffic law violators in the city, Police Chief Meryl Claar announced this week. Claar said that the police department would start issuing arrest tickets to speeders and drivers who fail to stop at marked arterials.

Ed and Lee Chester downed 24 out 25 birds each during Sunday’s trap shooting in the Inland Empire telegraphic shoot last Sunday. Sid Martin knocked down 22 birds. Scoring 21 were Archie Acorn, Lloyd Cole, Harris Conn, Ray Cox, Art Miller, and Clark Lynn.

Miss Joe Ann Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hill is the bride-elect of Howard L. Mumau. Mr. Mumau is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Mumau of Colville. Their wedding date will be announced later.

What happens when nature decides to move a mountain was demonstrated near Kettle Falls on Lake Roosevelt last week. Between 100,000 and 200,000- yards of sand and rock covered a highway and caused a junior-size tidal wave that damaged a lake-side sawmill over two miles away.

50 Years Ago—

State representative William “Bill” Schumaker, Colville gun shop owner, announced this week he would not seek re-election to the post he has held the past eight years.

The theme for the Colville float has been chosen: “Heritage of Panorama Land” which fits nicely into the Bicentennial theme, according to an announcement from design chairman Micky Egger.

Plans for the Keller estate to be Colville’s historical park were explained to Colville Kiwanis members by Stevens County Historical Society President Jim McMillan, Addy. McMillan stated that they were well on their way since receiving the 99-year lease to improve the property last year.

25 Years Ago—

“American Profile,” a four-color national magazine with regional editorial content celebrating the interests, values and events of life in America’s hometowns, will debut in the Statesman-Examiner on April 4 as an insert in the newspaper.

The city of Colville accepted a notice of intent to commence annexation of 6.73 acres of property on North Railroad Street during their city council meeting last Tuesday. While annexation doesn’t mean a Wal-Mart Superstore is definitely on its way to Colville, Public Works Director Harlan Elsasser verified that “we are in the SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) review process that is ongoing for Wal-Mart.”

10 Years Ago—

Dennis Vaagen is the new president of the Stevens County Historical Society. He takes over the post from Janet Thomas, who served as the Society president for over 10 years.

KETTLE FALLS – The city of Kettle Falls and Libraries of Stevens County, will re-open the newly expanded Kettle Falls Public Library and Community Center on March 14.