Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

The fire department had its first fire in almost a month's time yesterday and was reported in last evening's paper. The fire was a the home of Mrs. Vade Berry, corner of Third and Clark streets. This morning about 9 o'clock the home of Frisco Fireman W.S. Dunham, 423 Little Street, was discovered to be on fire. The fire started in the roof and the whole upper story was ablaze by the time firemen arrived. The household goods were hastily removed, but the roof was burned completely off and much of the sidewalls were ruined.

There is some complaint that the concrete on the Tower Hill Road is not up to requirements. One man states that he is able to kick holes in the strata the same as if it were dust. It is alleged that when the cement froze it sort of relaxed its strength. D.P. Thomas says that after examination, the cement is all right.

B.F. Putnam, who lives near Glendale church, had a sale Wednesday and J.T. Macon, the Devon auctioneer, was master of ceremonies. One of the interesting events of the sale was that some small pigs sold at about 20 cents a pound. The ladies of the neighborhood served lunch. The proceeds went to the Glendale Sunday School.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Mrs. Effie Mae Bolin, county superintendent of schools, has received a large supply of valuable material from Washington, D.C., so that rural schools may prepare Washington bicentennial programs, as they are all expected to do.

An item in the 38 Years Ago column of the Tribune-Monitor today quotes the price of a brand of chewing tobacco at 15 cents per pound which today is selling for around 75 cents a pound. A local merchant states that the government exacts a 22 cent per pound tax on chewing tobacco.

J.W. Shideler of Topeka, former principal of Fort Scott Junior College, was in the city on business.

Signs of spring are everywhere these days. When the kids start playing marbles it is a sure sign that winter is on its last legs.

McDonald & Huss, who have been operating a garage in the McGraw Building on the Plaza, are arranging to move to 116 Scott Avenue.

Mrs. Charles Bruce entertained the New Embroidery Club in a pleasant fashion. The women chatted over their fancy work and in conclusion appetizing refreshments were served.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

First Lieutenant Robert J. Pratz, who was recently called to active military duty, has been assigned to the Army Aviation Center as an instructor in the department of fixed wing training. Pratz is the son of Mrs. Beulah Pratz, 714 South National. He is a graduate of Fort Scott Junior College and received his commission while serving with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is married to the former Marjorie Post. They have four children.

Bud Beeler, formerly an employee of Cheney Undertaking Co., now with Stine and McLure at Kansas City, was in Fort Scott yesterday.

The February induction call for Bourbon County is for three men, Thelma Bainum, chief clerk of the selective service office, said today. The three are Ross Henry Moseley, Hiattville, and Charles Henry Lightwine and David Lee Sharp, both formerly of Fort Scott, who will enter training from San Bernardino, Calif.

FULTON (By Mary Fairbanks)--Jerry Lyons, who was among the graduates from Pittsburg College the first semester, has enlisted in the army and is stationed in Alabama.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

No publication.