Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1908)

The C.C. Crain Hardware Co. has adopted a novel method of giving away one of its superb $35 Garland Steel Ranges, reputed to be the very best to be had. In fact, the ranges are called the world's best. Those who have used them are out with such testimonials. Mr. Crain has purchased 144 whips which he is selling for $1 each. With the purchase of every whip a ticket containing a number is given. The purchaser writes his name on the ticket and it is placed in a box, properly sealed, and on the day before Thanksgiving a committee is appointed to conduct a drawing. Mr. Crain decided on this as the best method.

Undertaker Cheney went to Hiattville yesterday on professional business.

The vacant space north of the Knox House is to be partly done away with, a huge billboard being constructed directly north of the hotel. Billboards greatly improve the appearance of some places, destroying the effect of a waste or unkept place. The billboard soon will be decorated with advertising literature.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

Mapleton News: A large charvari party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hammons was thrown open Monday evening to the many friends of Russell Hammons and Edith Post Hammons, who were married last Sunday. The occasion was an old fashioned charivari. The house and yard were full, some 200 to 300 being present. The charivaris that are held in the smaller towns are just friendly, neighborly affairs, to wish the young couples a happy voyage through life. Candy and cigars were served to the large crowd. Some of those from out-of-town were parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Post and family of Fort Scott; Glen Hammons of Fort Scott; Birch Kendrick and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Post of Harding; Lee Tucker and the Banwart boys of Fort Scott; and many others.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

A dispersal sale of the dairy herd of the Hughes farm just south of Fort Scott was held last week. Farmers and dairymen expressed the opinion that it was a very good sale. The top cow went at $325. Griff Hughes and his father, Will Hughes, are dissolving partnership and the son plans to go back to school another year and get his degree in agriculture. Griff Hughes owns the farm where the sale was held and his father owns land adjoining it.

This is a big week for the high school football squad as the Tigers prepare for the opening game against Eureka at Frary Field Friday. The squad is not too heavy, Jim Banwart, center, is the biggest man on the team with his 195 pounds. Smith, Delbert Ayers, Mike Buffington and Mike Manley tip the scales at 175. Leon Swain, a halfback from last year's Bronson team, is a likely looking prospect. Coach Charlie Watt is making or predictions.

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

The Cannon Club, which is located inside the Old Fort Cafeteria at 3 West Oak St., although open for only three weeks, is already considering plans to expand its more than 2,000 square foot interior. The club, which offers both dining facilities and bar drinks to members only, opened its doors Aug. 22, according to Fred Holstein, manager. He said about 200 people have paid the $10 yearly membership. Adjoining the large dance floor in the west end of the building is an area that can seat nearly 200 people.

Photo caption: "Debbie White, Fort Scott High School senior, battled against Louisburg's senior Janet Bock, trying to keep the ball on the Wildcats' side of the net in a dual volleyball match at the high school gym " -- Photo by Dave Wagner.