Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1906)

There seems to be no question but that the Frisco Railroad Company will erect a new depot building in this city next spring. It was learned from reliable sources that the improvement is to cost about $65,000, and probably $75,000. The present depot is to be converted into offices for the superintendent, dispatchers, train masters, road department and all other departments in the city. No details have not been made public. The site will be the west of the track, but whether or not it will be at the present location of the brick freight house, is not known. It appears that there would not be room to the south of the freight department and there is probability that the freight building will have to be moved farther north. This would be one of the best and most appreciated improvements the Frisco could possibly make. The present depot is inadequate to fill the needs of the public and the company. The present office buildings are so dinky that they are almost a disgrace, and it is a shame that the officers are compelled to use them.

75 YEARS AGO

(1931)

Miss Marie Gunsaullus has completed the construction of a new garage at her residence on South Main Street.

Seigle McKinnis of Uniontown was among the out-of-town visitors here Saturday.

The J.W. Potts home at 608 Short Street looks very neat since it was recently painted white and with other added improvements.

Some of the Halloween demonstrators carried a Halloween prank a considerable distance Saturday night and left it on the front porch of the Professor Davison home, 511 South Judson. It was one of those "Who's Who" signs that you see long the highways outside of the city.

Kiwanis Club bridge party at Union Hall, Nov. 17th, for the benefit of needy children. There will be 15 good prizes. Kiwanis members are selling tickets for 50 cents. Don't miss this.

A strong south wind this morning led Weather Observer E.A. Shaver to believe there would be a change in the weather within the next 24 hours.

50 YEARS AGO

(1956)

Bourbon County voters followed the statewide pattern in their balloting yesterday by giving President Eisenhower a strong majority and then crossing over party lines to give a substantial lead to the Democratic candidate for governor, George Docking.

Notice: Made-to-measure draperies in 275 colors and patterns to choose from.--Lotterer's Furniture.

Hog prices showed improvement over last week at the weekly auction of the Fort Scott Sale Co. The top on fat hogs was $14.60. The top price on cattle was paid for baby beef calves at $18.15.

The mercury dipped to 33 degrees in Fort Scott last night for the coldest night of the fall season. A few snow flurries fell this morning.

25 YEARS AGO

(1981)

Security State Bank proudly announces that Carol Majors has been selected our Employee of the Quarter. Carol is one of those behind-the-scene employees who helps maintain the standard of excellence which our customers expect of her skillful and knowledgeable use of computers. She was chosen for this honor by Security State Bank officers for her outstanding accomplishments in customer service. During her nine years with Security State, Carol has shown exceptional loyalty to the bank and exerted a leadership role.

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Editor's note: Memories Spring Eternal is the expanded version of Other Years, a feature appearing daily on the editorial page of The Tribune. Interaction is welcome from readers who relate in some way to the chronicled events. Comments may be directed to The Fort Scott Tribune, Box 150, Fort Scott, Ks. 66701.