Out of the Past 7/8/26

100 Years Ago—

An ordinance providing for a new ornamental and overhead lighting system, to take the place of the present system in Colville, was passed Tuesday night. The estimated cost is $7,085.45, and the system will consist of ornamental lighting standards on the business portions of Main Street, Aster Avenue, and 1st Avenue.

A partial eclipse of the sun yesterday was visible in Colville. The sun was onethird hidden from 3:25 to 5:20 in the afternoon. Only on the Pacific Ocean was the total eclipse visible.

Weather report for June: maximum temperature 98 on the 25th, minimum 35 on the 11th, average for the month 60.5.

Northport – The schoolhouse approximately two miles west of Northport was totally consumed by fire, including all its contents.

75 Years Ago—

County bike riders were given warning this week that they’ve been warned of new state laws to abide by. A new law, designed to cover bikes in rural areas, went into effect earlier this month and is now being enforced by the State Patrol. The new law establishes equipment requirements on all bicycles, establishes driving rules, and provides for penalties.

Special swimming classes for housewives will be conducted at the city swim- ming pool beginning Wednesday.

50 Years Ago—

Colville’s Southtown area seems to be the area of great expansion as nearly $1 million worth of construction is presently underway. First to start the Southtown “Boom” was Otto Rainer, who is constructing two offices located on Hawthorne Street. Drs. Richard Fine and Terry Lawson were next to join the Southtown surge, with a new professional building that will include chiropractic services along with Scott’s Taxidermy. The State Liquor Store is expanding its present building to over 3,700 sq. ft. for a self-service store. The most recent construction started two weeks ago, the large new home of the R.E. Lee Ace Hardware.

Stevens County Sheriff Chan St. Clair has been invited and accepted to attend the FBI National Academy located in Washington, D.C.

25 Years Ago—

The proposed Chewelah Peak Environmental Learning Center in Stevens County is a step closer to becoming a reality, according to Rep. Cathy McMorris. McMorris, R-Colville, worked to secure $2 million for the center in the capital budget, which was approved by both the House and Senate, and signed into law last week by Gov. Gary Locke.

10 Years Ago—

Kettle Falls – The third annual “Tuesday Night Walleye League” at its summer session started last week, according to organizer and League Director, Don Graham. The league, presented by TJ’s Tavern in Kettle Falls, starts on July 19.

Saturday is the annual running of the Tiger Triathlon. The popular event, which will celebrate its 26th anniversary, will get underway July 15.