Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1908)

The Lakin-McKey Manufacturing Company has formally taken its place in the business world. A visit to the plant s certainly worth one's while. The old students' home has been completely remodeled for this institution and meets in every way the demands the factory makes on it. The lower rooms have been converted into office and store rooms, while the factory is upstairs. There is one 84-foot table on which the cutting is done. Thousands of yards of denim are piled on this table, properly marked and ready for the machine to cut. There are 28 big sewing machines in operation, instructors and supervisors in charge of the girls and women who operate the same. Mrs. E. McGuire is forelady. E.A. Wolmble has charge of the cutting department. There are about 40 people at work at the Lakin-McKey factory. The first garment turned out, a jumper, is going to be kept as a souvenir. The company refused to part with the garment, stating that it would not take $50 for the jumper. The factory is an interesting place to visit and in years to come will develop into an institution that will become a great worth to the city. C.A. Lakin will manage the plant and Harry McKey, late of Sweet, Orr & Co., will go on the road. The firm is going to do a tremendous business.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

Redfield, Kas., April 18 (Special to the Tribune-Monitor)--Fire, starting from burning trash in the rear of the barn on the property of C.L. Harber, across the street from the former bank building, destroyed the barn and contents consisting of a lot of baled hay and other farm products and three outbuildings at noon here today. Four head of hogs, which were gotten out of the burning barn, perished when they ran back into the building. Mr. Harber was in Kansas City at the time. The loss is partially covered by insurance.

Mrs. Evaline Farmer, a resident of Bourbon County for 42 years, died this morning at Hiattville. Mrs. Farmer had reached the ripe age of 84 years. She was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. She had lived in Hiattville 33 years and was a member of the U.B. church in Fort Scott 40 years. Her marriage to J.A. Farmer occurred 62 years ago in Indiana. He died in 1899. Mrs. Farmer is survived by three children, Nola and Clate, at home, and Charles, who has been missing in action ever since the Spanish-American war. He enlisted in the army and was last heard of in the Philippines. Great efforts were made to find him but his fate was never known.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

Election of officers was held at the Catt Community Club meeting conducted by Will Singmaster. Included are Mrs. Lyle Burt, Mrs. Rex Noel, Mrs. George Baird and Mrs. Melvin Malcolm. Readings were presented by Charles Baird, Darrell Burt, Peggy Baird and Mrs. Harry Adams, the teacher.

Photo caption: "Top team in the City Bowling Tournament was the KMDO team which accumulated a three-game total of 3,051 points. Shown with the winner's trophy are team members Glen Baker, Guy Roberts, Robert Bruce, Dave Presley and Jim Ross." -- Tribune photo

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

Hepler Area News (By Vikki O'Bryan)--The Easter egg hunt held in the Community Building yard was reported to have been a success. More than 200 eggs were hidden with prize-winning eggs found by Adam Austin, a wind-up car; Evie Dirst, stuffed mice; Windy Starliper, little people set; Jennifer Kennedy, ball practice set; Deana Bockover, jewelry tree; and Paul Cox, blow-up Star Swords. There were four entries in the decorated egg contest. The battery operated toothbrush was won by Angela Greig.