Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1908)

There is a bill pending in congress at this time--in fact it is thought to have been passed--which increased the pensions of all soldiers' widows from $8 to $12. Heretofore the widows, unless by special provision, were paid $8 per month. The increase will be appreciated by the local parties affected. There are numerous widows of Union soldiers here who are on Uncle Sam's pay roll.

Garland Items: Posmaster I.S. Boyers desires to call attention to the practice of some patrons of rural delivery of placing loose coins in their boxes each time they desire to dispatch letters instead of supplying themselves with postage in advance of their needs. This practice imposes undue hardship on rural carriers in removing loose coins from boxes and delays them from service on their routes. The postmaster urgently requests that patrons of rural delivery provide themselves and keep on hand a supply of stamps consistent with, and in advance, of their needs. It is also very desirable that rural patrons place in their mail boxes some detachable cups of wood or tin in which to place coins when necessary in purchasing supplies or stamps.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

Early Sunday morning a thieve, or thieves, broke a plate glass window of the Prager Jewelry store at 18 South Main Street and carried away jewelry estimated in value from $75 to $100. The robbery is believed to have been perpetrated between 5 and 6 o'clock when the night officers were going off duty and the day patrolmen were coming on. The articles taken included five wristwatches, two men's cameo rings and several necklaces. The window damage is covered by insurance but there is no coverage on the stock.

Workmen are busy tearing down the concrete forms on the two arches at the North National Avenue Bridge, while carpenters are busy making forms for the floor of the bridge, which is the next concrete job.

Thieves last night were reported to have drained several gasoline tanks of several motor cars parked in front of the Presbyterian church while their owners were attending church services.

Richards News--A spark of fire from the chimney set fire to the old home on the Wall farm east of town Thursday. Buckets of water fortunately extinguished the flames before much damage was done and the loss was covered by insurance. J.W. Spaur and family live on the farm.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

Prescott earned the Linn League crown by defeating Mound City 73-61 with good defensive play by both teams. Sisson of Mound City notched 29 points to bring to four straight the number of games he had scored 20 or more points. Other scorers for Mound City were Spencer with 12 and Perry 8. Top pointer for Prescott was Brown with 23. Laderer had 20 and Walrod 18 for Prescott.

City police received 146 calls, patrolled 42 funerals and discovered 42 shop doors open during January, according to the monthly report. A total of $5,220 damage was estimated in 27 traffic accidents within the city during the month.

BOSTON (AP)--Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams signed a one-year contract today for a reported $125,000 to continue his role as baseball's highest paid player. The 39-year-old outfielder agreed to terms for his 17th season with the Red Sox in a friendly meeting with General Manager Joe Cronin.

Sister Mary Xavier attended the meeting of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board conducted by Mrs. R.Y. Strohm. The auxiliary's scrapbook being compiled by Miss Alice Marble was on display.

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

No publication.