Looking Back

100 years ago

Senator Charles Myers of Davenport was named the Republican nominee for the Fifth Congressional District in a Supreme Court decision that ruled ballots cast by absentee voters in a special primary election were legal.

The price of wheat remained the same as the previous week: 85 cents in Bluestem, 81 cents at Gold Coin and Club and 79 cents at Northern Spring.

Drivers were reminded that by state law they were now required to possess a driver’s license.

75 years ago

10 farmers hauling grain to local warehouses reported yields up to 50 bushels an acre.

A “sure-cure” for insomnia victims was promoted to residents.

Edwall prepared to face Harrington in the Big Bend Baseball league championship game.

50 years ago

Citizens voiced concerns with rising costs of food stocks, including worry that the cost of eggs would rise to $1 a dozen.

Davenport city councilmembers and engineers considered the measures required to finance a new well.

Davenport police chief Gene Curtice was reportedly fired by city council during an executive session.

25 years ago

Lincoln County incumbents faced challengers after filing week: Sheriff Dan Berry would be challenged by John Coley; Commissioner Ted Hopkins was challenged by Larry Lindbloom and Linda Fisher and Paul Gilliland filed for Treasurer after incumbent Doris Hein decided to retire.

A fire started by a portable rock crusher scorched 30 acres between Deer Meadows and Seven Bays.

Mark Stedman began work as school superintendent in Harrington.

10 years ago

Merilla Hopkins was forced into a contested race for a Davenport school board seat against Brad Sweet after Lincoln County Superior Court Judge John Strohmaier ruled that the county made an “error” effectively disqualifying Hopkins from running for a vacant, separate seat.

A “christening” of the new Keller Ferry vessel was planned to introduce “Sanpoil.”

41 relatives attended the 66th annual Reinbold picnic at Fort Spokane.