Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Sometime early this morning robbers invaded the Prichard-Blatchley drug establishment at the corner of Wall and Main street and carried away a swag containing $110 in cash. The robbery so cunningly planned and executed completely baffles the authorities. It is believed that the thief hid himself inside the place before the store was closed at 10 o'clock last evening. There were no marks or alterations upon the door or windows. Chief Mendenhall thinks it is possible for the culprit to have remained in hiding until an opportune time for the robbery and then unlock the door from the inside and escaped.

The weather just now is indeed inconvenient to Christmas shoppers. The streets and crossings are sloppy and the rains and snow flurries today proved a hindrance to those who were out.

The following donations have been made to the Christmas fund for Mercy Hospital: Eagles Lodge $25; White-Osbun Mercantile Co. $25; Physicians of Fort Scott $11; F.D. Tonney $5.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Frank Miner, of northeast of town, was in receipt of a choice gift, 65 pounds of elk meat, that came from his nephew, Clarence Lynn, a rancher and guide of near Cook, Mont. Clarence formerly lived here and served in the navy during the World War.

The first consignment of garments from the American Red Cross was received in Fort Scott today and will be ready for distribution to the needy by Wednesday, said Maj. J.F. McGillman, chairman in charge of the work. The clothing will include underwear for men, women and children, hosiery, overalls and jumpers for men and boys, and infants' wear.

The Busy Bee Club of the Hammond vicinity held its annual Christmas party a the home of Mrs. Bernice Claypool. Each member brought one dish for the delicious chicken dinner. A list of names was displayed on the kitchen wall assigning each member her task for the day.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Photo caption: "Pulverized mortar flies as another shovelful of Goodlander Hotel debris sails to the sidewalk during razing operations yesterday. Following the hand removal of the third and fourth floors, a crane and demolition crew are scheduled to level the remaining walls."--Tribune photo

Griff Hughes, president of the Bourbon County Dairy Association, and Walt Campbell, association member, and County Agent Wayne Tyler are attending the District Dairy Association meeting at Iola.

FULTON--Sharpshooting by Fulton's Umphenour was the deciding factor in Fulton's 64-49 win over La Harpe last night as he hit 10 out of 11 free throws and dropped through 12 field goals for a 34 point total. Coleman of Fulton hit the hoops for 20. Fulton squeaked to a 34-32 win over La Harpe in the B game. VanSickle, Larkin and Varner each had 10 counters for Fulton. Fulton took the grade school game over La Harpe 44-21.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Photo caption: "Recognized with a national award for his 33 years of work as a cooperative weather observer in Fort Scott for the National Weather Service, Jack Stapleton received an award from Phil Shideler, meteorologist in charge of the Topeka office."--Photo by Tom Braker

Photo caption: "A Mercy Hospital Auxiliary volunteer Mazid Gettler received a 3,000-hour service pin from her daughter-in-law, Marlene Gettler, at a Christmas tea at the home of president Mary Hewett."

Athenaeum Study Club held its Christmas party at the Senior Center. Sixty members and guests shared the event. Christmas music was played by Doris Mack. The hospitality committee included Goldi Roberti, Kathy Finney, Mabelle Smith, Ellla Mae Grant and Cindy Vann. Mrs. Mack and Luella Pitts distributed gifts.