Records from Evergreen

100 YEARS AGO

(1911)

Workers this morning started the repairs on the federal court room in the post office building. This part of the building was delayed until the last on account of court being in session there after the other improvements had started. The walls and ceiling, as well as all of the woodwork, will be thoroughly gone over and refinished. The room is larger and will require some time to complete. Much of the other work on the building has been completed.

Preparations are being made in the Frisco yards in Fort Scott for a big extension to the yards, which will involve the expenditure of about $12,000 or more for increased capacity in the yards. The steam shovel will be employed here for a long time grading the ground for this extension. The continual expansion of the Frisco interests in Fort Scott makes this city one of the most important points on the system.

75 YEARS AGO

(1936)

A record book of the first burials in Evergreen Cemetery beginning in 1862 -- the volume in good condition despite its age -- was brought today to The Tribune office where it was made in the bindery department. In fine writing are recorded the names of the persons buried in Evergreen, together with the dates of interments. A similar book is to be made for future use. The aged volume is intact, with the binding in excellent preservation, and shows but few evidences of the passing of the years. The first entry is dated July 30, 1869 -- 67 years ago -- and records the burial of William McComas Reid, who died in infancy, the first burial to be made in the then-new cemetery. The infant was the son of the late W.R. Reid.

50 YEARS AGO

(1961)

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Norris entertained the employees of Norris Plumbing, Heating and Electric Co. and their families with a Christmas dinner and party.

Approximately 30 were present. The employees presented Mr. and Mrs. Norris with a gift.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Madison entertained with a birthday party at their home, 824 S. Little, in honor of their son, Claude, who was 10 years old.

Employees of Mid-Continental Waterproofing Co. and members of the board of directors and their wives were entertained with a dinner in the Pioneer Room of the Downtowner Hotel. Frank Doherty, company president, acted as master of ceremonies and welcomed the 63 guests. He gave special recognition to board members: Garland Atkins, C.E. Cleveland, Dr. Lelalnd Randles, Harlan Lee and Glenn H. Louderback, the company attorney.

Merry Christmas from Whiteside's IGA. Notice to the ladies who push the carts: Libby's or IGA pumpkin, 303 can 10 cents; Victor Cove oysters, three 8-oz. cans $1; Hi-Rise biscuits, 5 pkgs. of ten, 39 cents; C&H Brown or Powdered Sugar, lb. box 10 cents.

25 YEARS AGO

(1986)

Peggy Niles, a member of the staff at Citizens National Bank for five years, has been named vice president and cashier. Mrs. Niles appointment was approved by the board of directors at the December meeting. She previously was cashier and assistant trust officer.

Photo caption: "Mr. and Mrs. Russell Franz, Devon, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 21 at the Devon Community Center. She is the former Dorothy Miller. Friends and relatives are invited. Hosts for the reception are the couple's children and families."

Happy Holidays from Malone Plumbing employees and a prosperous New Year. Phone 223-1188.

NEVADA -- Fort Scott High School's wrestlers, sparked by sophomore Mike Emerson's championship at 132 pounds, finished fourth in a an eight-team field in a freshman-sophomore tournament on Saturday.