Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

C.A. Katzung went over to Richards this morning to tend to some business.

Colonel C.C. Turner, who was thrown from a Katy passenger train at this point some time ago, has never effected a settlement with the company. He is going to wait and see just how extensive and lasting his injuries will be.

The D.M. Watts Horse and Mule Co. today shipped about all of their stock to Fort Worth and Temple, Texas. Mr. Watts will move his family to Walnut and will handle his business from that place.

Last evening, at the family homed at 623 South Broadway, occurred the death of Mrs. Lizzie Jones, colored, wife of Porter Jones, an employee of the North Cement Works. The deceased leaves her husband and three young children. The funeral will be at the M.E. church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

About the only confusion suffered by purchasers of 1 1/2 cent stamps which were used this year in mailing Christmas cards was the fact that the use of the low priced stamps did not permit the forwarding of the missives.

The Postal Employees are very thankful to the Konantz Mortuary for its kind and thoughtful remembrances at Christmas time. As one of the employees said this morning, it is the characteristic spirit of George A. Konantz and his good wife exemplified not only at Christmas time, but each day of the year. The employees are very grateful for the crate of oranges and hope the new year brings them much happiness and joy. The Tribune news force also is grateful to the Konantz Mortuary for kind remembrances.

The downtown streets were being shorn of the Christmas decorations this morning and stored away for next year's Yuletide festivities.

Get five photos of yourself for 10 cents.--Hollywood Studio, first floor, Berner Building.

The Fort Scott Tribune Farm Page:

W.W. O'Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe O'Bryan, of west of Hiattville, reports that the family had a quiet Christmas Day at home.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Today marked the third anniversary of Fort Scott's big snow fall which fell on the 28th and 29th of December, 1954. Snow began falling after midnight on the 27th and continued unabated the next day. The total snowfall was 26 inches.

INQUIRING REPORTER:

Have you made you New Year's resolution?

Mrs. J.H. Tucker, 301 Franklin-- No, I haven't. But I'd try to be a better wife and mother and that is a pretty good job itself. And to be a better Christian.

Mrs. A.M. Strader, 1624 East Wall--Yes, to stay out of debt as much as possible and to live as honest and straight as possible.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Police are investigating an incident involving damage to a pickup truck owned by the Animal Care Center, 101 S. Clark. An officer said someone used a blunt object to break the windshield of the truck which was parked at the building.

Photo caption: "Melissa McKenney and Tera Combs skate together at the Memorial Hall auditorium. The skating rink will be open each afternoon this week."

Photo caption: "Mr. and Mrs. Basil 'Buzz' Comstock, of Fort Scott, will mark their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 31. Wella Conway married Mr. Comstock Dec. 31,1932 at the home of the Rev. J.R. Babb, of the Christian Church. The couple attended a performance on the evening of their wedding featuring Tex Ritter, who dedicated a special number in their honor. Mr. Comstock is a retired carpenter."

Eighteen members and guests attended a meeting held at the Old Fort Cafeteria. According to charter member Helen Gordon, the group formed in December 1927.