Drinking, driving 'poor associates'

100 YEARS AGO

(1911)

The Tribune-Monitor's dime contest ends Saturday evening, and in the meantime, the boy and girl contestants should get in their best licks in order to win the big prize of a $20 gold piece or the numerous other gold pieces and watches.

Jonathan M. Davis, representative from the country district of this county to the state legislature, is said to have finally determined to try for the state senate. He will ask for the Democratic nomination for that office and will doubtless receive it without opposition. Mr. Davis has been in the legislature from his district for six consistent years. He has been distinctly progressive, standing for progressive measures of whatever origin.

New Edison records now on sale. Come in and hear them played. -- Woolsey's, 111 S. Main St.

At the last of the Billy Sunday revival meetings held in Wichita last Sunday, three men interested in baseball went forward and professed Christianity. Included was "Tex" Jones, a former Fort Scott ball player who played here in 1904. It is said that Sunday was visibly affected and greatly pleased when the three stalwart athletes went forward.

75 YEARS AGO

(1936)

Photo caption: "This is a view of the new overpass over the Missouri Pacific and Frisco railroad tracks on U.S. 69 south of Fort Scott. The giant structure is said to be one of the longest in Kansas and is 750 feet long. The picture gives an idea of the tremendous sweep of the great span. It is expected that the overpass will be ready for use shortly after Jan. 1. The estimated total cost of the structure is $71,000. John Bollinger, who lives on the Walkertown Road, a short distance west of Old K-7, reported to Sheriff Clarence Bulla early yesterday that somebody had stolen two rear quarters of beef from the front porch of his house sometime Saturday night. Mr. Bollinger had no clue to offer the sheriff other than he had heard the sound of a car in front of the house earlier.

Bourbon County Safety Council:

Drinking and driving are poor associates. Records show that 33 persons were killed on Kansas highways last year in accidents for which liquor was held, at least partially, responsible. This is not a temperance lecture -- it is a safety lesson that should be learned by everyone, and more especially those who drive. Every time a drinking person takes an automobile onto the highway, lives are endangered.

50 YEARS AGO

(1961)

Fort Scott's new dial telephone exchange will operate like a giant electronic brain. It will work very much like a computing machine, Jack Harris, manager of the Fort Scott telephone office, told the Rotary Club.

When a number is dialed, each of the dial signals will be stored up in an electronic "memory" and then all of the signals will operate instantly. The Fort Scott telephone system will be the most modern anywhere, Harris said. It will permit long-distance dialing to any other city in the nation.

A Christmas dinner was served at Marmaton School Dec. 20. Places were laid for 26 pupils and three teachers, also Dorothy Wilson, the cook; and Ronnie Haas, a guest.

A Christmas party was held at Winfield Scott School by the Wah Wah Tay See Camp Fire Girls with their leader, Mrs. Gene DuVall, and assistant leader, Mrs. Melvin Brown. Refreshments were served by Tanya DuVall and Debbie Brown. The group is sponsored by Cheney's.

Photo caption from Centennial celebrations -- "Kicking high during the year were the Pink Garter Girls: Ginny Anneberg, Paula Harpster, Dianne Miller, Leona Schilz, Connie Miller and Carolyn Smith."

25 YEARS AGO

(1986)

No publication.