Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

The "Cow Puncher," a western melodrama, comes to the theatre Friday night. Seats are now on sale--lower floor 50 cents and 75 cents; balcony, 35 cents; gallery 25 cents. Scenery, light effects and casts are said to be among the best.

The attendance at the historical society's rooms today was larger than a any previous day.

Oscar Piotrowski, 736 Holbrook Street, who is employed at the Missouri Pacific shops, was hurt this afternoon by a bold flying up and striking him over the right eye. An ambulance was called and conveyed him to his home, where a doctor is attending him.

When the water works raises the dam at the pump house, Fort Scott will no longer need entertain any fears of a water famine. Those who have become familiar with the situation seem to agree that the dam should be raised. It is now known when the work on this will commence.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

An enlightening and bracing talk on "Psychology of Fear" was given by Prof. C.L. Garrison of the Fort Scott Junior College at the Kiwanis luncheon and lasting benefit will no doubt result, due to the new outlook of life given the businessmen, and how to attain a greater degree of happiness in life and self control. There was much "food for thought" in his discourse. Keen appreciation was expressed by the audience. Two popular musicians, who have appeared on WHB radio programs, gave two fine selections. Mr. Art Witt gave the saw solo, "Smile on Me," and by request, "Somebody Loves You." Mr. Donald Quay is the skillful accompanist. Alvin Ruddick led the pep songs. President E.A. Miller remarked that it was the first time he had tasted the new pumpkin ice cream.

One of the most prominent men and highly esteemed citizens of Garland, David William Boyer, 63, died this morning at Burke Street Hospital of typhoid fever. He was president of the Home State Bank of Garland, proprietor of a general merchandise store and had served as postmaster seven years. His neighbors and patrons will miss his genial presence.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Two members of the Bourbon County Tuberculosis and Health Association, Mrs. Cliff Hall of Devon and Mrs. Harlan Lee of Fort Scott, review campaign material at a meeting in the home of Mrs. Jesse Maybery, 509 S. Little Street."--Tribune Photo caption: "Thirty-five years of service with the Bell Telephone Co. have earned Mrs. Belle Bryce a gold pin. Others receiving awards were Mrs. Mildred Leonard, five years; Mrs. Udessa Howell, 15 years; Mrs. Calvin Johnson, 10 years; and Mrs. Pansy Schafer, 20 years."--Tribune photo

The month of October, with a total precipitation of 3.17 inches, was the coolest here in six years. The average temperature was 58.13. The maximum temperature of the month was 89 on the first and the minimum was 23 on the 26th and 27th, according to Jack Stapleton, government observer.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Rodney Stark, son of John and Nadine Stark of Fort Scott, has been promoted to the grade of commander, United States Navy. Having recently completed a tour with the Commander Amphibious Group 1 in Okinawa, Japan, Stark has been assigned as the executive officer of the USS Dubuque homeported in San Diego where the family resides.

Mrs. Mary Ann Elkins was honoree at a surprise party Thursday in observance of her 94th birthday. Friends sharing the event, held at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Marshall of 754 S. Hill, were Idella Durst, Dorothy Jenkins, Luella Pitts, Lottie Tomlin, Ethel Beatty, Marguerite Morton, Nola Sanders, Florence Mullens and Goldie Roberti.