Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

While binding corn last Friday, Robert Caldwell, of near Bronson, had the misfortune to break his arm. Robert bore the accident bravely and while Phillip Moss went for a buggy to take him to the house, Robert, finding himself too weak to mount a horse, walked quite a distance toward home. But finally he gave out and sank to the ground. Dr. Cummings was summoned to dress and set the injured arm and it is doing well. Robert started to school in Bronson Monday.

The Goodlander Hotel is doing a good business since it opened under new management. Chief among the improvements is the dining room which is finished completely in white. The improvements made are much appreciated among the traveling public. Nothing so good has happened in a long time as the securing of the hotel by Mr. Baker.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Starting on a honeymoon trip in a covered wagon, seeking their future home hundreds of miles away, would surely seem quite romantic to the bride and groom of today and doubtless there was much of romance in the journey in which John Durbin and his bride started on the day they were married 50 years ago tomorrow, when they left their homes and kindred in Illinois and started for Kansas. The trip required three weeks and three days, but the distance could be covered now with an automobile in a day. It is expected that all their children and grandchildren will be present for a celebration in honor of the Durbins tomorrow. After services at the Catholic church in Fulton, a celebration will be held at the nearby home of their daughter, Mrs. U.W. Pruitt. Four generations of the Durbin family live together now at the Durbin home. There are John Durbin Sr., father of John T. Durbin; Mr. and Mrs. Durbin, and a son, Jesse Durbin and family.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Photo caption: "The modernistic Flamingo Cafe has opened on U.S. 54-69, opposite the Red Ram Motel with Ella Mae Lundberg and Mrs. Lucile Sinclair as the proprietors. Kansas City Steaks and chicken will be specialties of the restaurant. Basil Comstock is the owner and contractor."--Tribune photo

Teen Talk (By Sharon Jarman)--Candidates for the officers of the Fort Scott High School sophomore class have been announced as follows: president--Grant Besley, John Leek, Michael Manley and Nancy Weatherby; vice president--Janice Erickson, Phyllis Hudson, Norman Schell and Jerry Witt; secretary--Karen Atkins, Christie Frick, Patrick Henry and George Scott; treasurer-- Susan Austin, Harriett Bruce, Karen Covey and Jean Pollock.

Mayor William Rardin proclaimed next week as Oil Progress Week, in cooperation with the national tribute to America's oil industry.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Photo caption: "Verna Bunn, Fort Scott's control officer, helped cover parking meters this morning on Main Street between Wall and Second streets. The meter covering is the second step in the city's effort to deal with downtown parking. The bags, which stipulate two hour's of free parking, will remain for three months.--Photo by Tom Braker

Buy a 49 cent fountain drink and get a hotdog free at your 7-11 Store, South National.

From National, go west on Second Street 1 and 3/4 miles, and then 1/4 mile north, and on the east side of the road you will find the Outpost Beauty Saloon. Gypsy Hereford, stylist and owner. Transportation to the door provided for senior citizens. New road, new railroad crossing, plus plenty of parking. -- Adv.