Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Notice to the Public: I have this day opened my new and up-to-date undertaking establishment in the building formerly occupied by the YMCA, corner of Wall and Market streets and Scott Avenue, and have remodeled same into the most complete establishment in the state, consisting of private chapel, black and white rubber-tired funeral cars; elegant rubber-tired ambulance; and all of the most up-to-date funeral furnishings known to the profession. In connection with my undertaking business I have also added a complete carriage line, neat rigs and competent drivers, etc., and will take calls for parties, dances, etc. from my office, phone 1264. It is with great pleasure that I can give the people of Fort Scott and vicinity two such well equipped businesses, and I can assure the public that any business entrusted to either branch will have prompt, careful and personal attention.--John Else

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Ira G. Marshall, 64, owner of the Tremont Hotel, and a man prominent in civic affairs and republican politics, died Jan. 3 at the hotel. He had been in ill health two years. He was married to Miss Maude Latta at Harding. He was county treasurer of Grant County for two terms. He returned Fort Scott in 1913 and was engaged in looking after his farm properties and became interested in the development of the Bronson and Xenia oil and gas fields. He took charge of the Tremont Hotel in June 1923. He was devoted to his family and had a wide acquaintance of friends. Interment will be in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. John Mower of the Centerville neighborhood were surprised January 2, as it was their 20th wedding anniversary. The crowd gave them a charivari, as when they were married they were not serenaded. The evening was spent with radio music, games, puzzles and conversation. Wieners, buns, pickles and coffee were served.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

The total amount of funds raised for the Fort Scott Community Chest now stands at $11,156. Large contributions have been received from two local firms and their employees--the Frisco Railroad and Key Work Clothes, Inc. The goal is $17,80.

A.W. Webster, farmer who lives down the river a few miles, reported last week that sewage from the city is apparently polluting the water in the river badly. He says the water is very colored and has some smell. He said that fish are dying in the water.

When Lloyd Biles, farmer of near Redfield, discovered one day last week that it was getting warmer as he worked his fields on the farm, he drove to the house to shed some of his extra clothing. As he entered the back door he heard the voices of women and children singing "Happy Birthday." And then it dawned on him that it was his birthday, Dec. 31. His daughter, Mrs. Everet Jackson, had picked up the grandchildren and brought them in unawares to grandpa's. The farmer forgot about the plowing.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Mrs. George Watson (Sally) Marble, died January 6 at Mercy Hospital. Publisher emeritus of the Fort Scott Tribune, she had served as publisher from 1972 to 1979, following the death of her husband, George Watson Marble Jr., who had been editor and publisher from 1930 to 1972. She represented the American Red Cross in Fort Scott during World War II, visiting personally with families whenever news was received of men and women in the armed forces. She leaves her daughter, Sara Marble Emery, and four grandsons.

By the Associated Press--American auto manufacturers, beset by a reluctant buying public and high interest rates, said they produced the fewest cars last year than in 20 years.