Cut rate sales in evidence

100 YEARS AGO

(1912)

Cut rate sales are in general evidence in Fort Scott, and not to be outdone Probate Judge W.R. Russell announced this morning that for a few days only a cut rate sale on marriage licenses will be in effect and that they may now be had for $1.78 instead of the usual $2. He also has agreed that in order to further stimulate business during the early part of Leap Year, he will officiate free at the marriage of any couple where the young lady will make a statement that she proposed. The judge spent some time yesterday figuring, finally determining that this was a saving of a sack of flour and considerable number of groceries to any couple contemplating matrimony and that it would be a bargain for anyone, and he expected a rush at the matrimonial altar.

75 YEARS AGO

(1937)

Capt. Clyde Gordon and First Lt. George Bainum of Battery E., 161st Field Artillery, are planning to attend a conference of army officers next week for the purpose of discussing the proposition of the Fourth United States Army, to which the Battery E belongs, holding field maneuvers at Ft. Riley some time during the coming spring or summer. If it is decided to hold the maneuvers, Battery E will go to Fort Riley to take part. The troops attending would number between 25,000 and 30,000.

The relaying of brick on Holbrook Street south from Wall was completed last evening to the north line of Sixth Street, not only all the brick being re-laid but the necessary covering of sand and tar also being applied.

A boy's bicycle belonging to Kenneth McCord, 1101 Crawford St., was stolen this morning from the junior high school. The bicycle is of black color with a sheepskin on the seat. It has six new spokes on the front wheel and no back mud guard.

50 YEARS AGO

(1962)

Photo caption: "Garland Atkins dialed the first official direct long distance telephone call yesterday from Fort Scott at a luncheon held in the Downtowner Hotel. Atkins is shown dialing the long distance number. Then he is shown talking into a speaker system. Then he finally gives up and uses receiver. Full information on the dial change-over can be found in a special section of today's Tribune."

Announcements made at last night's BPW Club executive board members at Wilson House on the Plaza included the fact that during 1961 guests registering at the historic museum number 10,000.

News of Farmers and Farming (By Harry V. Cowan, Tribune Farm Editor):

Our hearts have been stirred as we read in the papers about families in the cities which were in dire need at Christmas time. However, thanks to the Christmas spirit, they were provided for at that time. But the cities we read about are not the only places where there is suffering and privation.

25 YEARS AGO

(1987)

Photo caption: "Arms were extended high as Fort Scott High School senior Mendy Koester and Pittsburg's Elaine McLaren went for the ball in the lane in Tuesday's non-league match at the high school gym, won by the Tigers 49-33." -- Photo by Bob Weems

(Jan. 9) -- The winter's first major snowstorm produced a five-inch white blanket over the Fort Scott area today. As of noon today, Fort Scott police said that there had been no accidents reported in Bourbon County, though wreckers were dispatched several times because of cars becoming stuck in the moist slush covering the roads.

Fort Scott Police Chief Dale Ogran today encouraged motorists to make only necessary trips.