Candidates file for city posts

100 YEARS AGO

(1912)

The last few days have caused a rush of farmers to the market and many of them have brought in a load of produce of some kind. Yesterday, at one time, there were 16 loads of coal on the Square, all of which was disposed of during the day. A total of 20 loads was weighed yesterday by Judge Shipp. All of this coal has brought 14 cents to 15 cents on the market and has found a ready sale.

State Factory Inspector O'Brien spent yesterday in the city and while here made an inspection of the picture shows. He found that in some places the state laws are not being properly complied with and stated that warrants would be asked for the arrest of the proprietors unless the necessary improvements were made at once. County Attorney Ramsey was out of the city yesterday and Mr. O'Brien could not confer with him concerning the prosecution.

75 YEARS AGO

(1937)

Look! Here's Crisco's Silver Anniversary Contest! Easy to win! Just finish this sentence in 25 additional words or less: "I've found Crisco the best shortening to use for all my baking and frying because ..." Crisco specials at these stores: Anthony's Grocery, Bolevar Grocery Co., Burke Street Grocery, Minnie Crady Grocery, M. Gunsaullus Grocery & Market, Hall's Grocery, T.C. Huff Grocery, Kleen Grocery, Karbe Grocery, Louderback Tea, Coffee & Food Co., Leffler & Niles Grocery, Lee's Cash Grocery, W.O. Meek Grocery, Miller Cash Grocery, J.B. Moore Grocery, Morgan Grocery, Reynold's Food Store, Safeway Stores, Inc., A. Schafer & Sons Grocery Co., M.J. Share Grocery, Spencer's Grocery, Sterling Grocery, Harry White Grocery, Whitesides & Son Groceries.

Prichard-Blatchley tremendous values: Vick's Nose Drops 39 cents; Ex-Lax 25 cents; Jergen's Lotion 39 cents; Palmolive Shampoo 23 cents; Burma Shave 29 cents; Mrs. Stover's Bungalow Chocolates, lb. box 55 cents. --The Rexall Store, southwest corner Wall and Main streets.

50 YEARS AGO

(1962)

Photo caption: "C.C. Otto, president of the Western Insurance Companies, presents a plaque to James McIndoe, of Joplin, for 50 years of service to the company. McIndoe became an agent for the Western in 1912. In the accompanying photo Ray B. Duboc, chairman of the board, is addressing the Western's 180 fieldmen, branch managers and home office employees." -- Tribune photo

Bourbon County commissioners have accepted the petition of incorporation for a Bourbon County Rural Water District. Nine men were elected to the board of directors as follows: L.J. Winchell, L.J. Dickerson, Don Keeney, Carney Simpson, Pat Manley, Earl Reynolds, Clif Maguire, G.R. Cowen and Paul Pavey. Members of the board for the water district in Bourbon County donate their time and services without compensation. There are eight active water associations in Allen County and four in Crawford County.

ARCADIA -- Betty Jack, Sherry Swafford and Marilyn Coonrod headed the semester honor roll for the high school here. They have All-A records.

25 YEARS AGO

(1987)

Two filings today have turned the Fort Scott City Commission election into a six-candidate race for three open commission seats. According to Fort City Clerk's office, Nancy Maze, who is chairman of the city planning commission, filed for the commission early this afternoon. Mrs. Maze is a medical technologist at Fort Scott Family Physicians.

Joe Beckam also filed today for the city commission. Beckham is an employee of Liberty Savings & Loan Association. Maze and Beckham will join City Commissioners Wally Anthony and Crystal Mason, James Purtle and Carey Lockwood. The three who get the most votes will get commission terms. Present commissioners John Baker and Peggy Niles have said they do not plan to run for re-election.