Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Mrs. M.J. Jordan has employed Biddle & Lardner in her big damage case against the Frisco Railroad Company for burning up the large orchard on her property in McCune, Crawford County.

The body of Charley Orr, the Hammond young man who was killed Sunday at Livingstone, Montana, in a railroad accident, is expected to reach Hammond tonight. The funeral will occur tomorrow if the body reaches that place tonight.

Fred Hornaday, Charley Hulett, J.T. Beatty, Lon Hornaday and W.H. Webb went to the R.G. Campbell sale in Fred's automobile.

More fun than a circus! About 20 old-time fiddlers, with becoming and unbecoming costumes, will play on an elevated stage at W.O.W. Hall Monday night. Everyone plays by ear and by foot. After the contest there will be a dance for 10 cents for those who wish to dance.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

F.E. Mlligan, managing editor of The Tribune, was named a member of the board of directors of the Inland Daily Press Association, representatives of which have concluded a two-day meeting at Chicago.

The Marmaton River had a four to five-foot inch rise the early part of the week as the result of heavy rains west and south of here.

Plans have been completed for the big booster meeting at the courthouse tomorrow night. Everyone interested in oil development in Bourbon County are invited to attend. Mayor Martin Miller will preside. Arrangements have been made for the Fort Scott school band, under the direction of Earl McCray, to play on the streets preceding the meeting and also to give a concert at the courthouse.

Fred W. Moreland, prominent Bourbon County farmer, is reported dangerously ill at his home two miles north of Fort Scott. Mr. Moreland is suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia. A trained nurse is in attendance.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

About the main topic among farmers now is indications of the approach of spring and rain the past few days, which may be the beginning of the end of the drought. Farmers of different locations in the area around Fort Scott say recent rains have been sufficient to start small streams to running. These should soon start the rivers and fill ponds. Many think spring is just around the corner. Of course the groundhog gave encouragement to believe that winter was about over. Birds indicate that spring is not far away. Both bluebirds and robins have been seen for the past couple of weeks.

A white topped automobile parked in the sun remains 15 degrees cooler inside than a black topped car. Automotive body engineers can't explain it.

Photo caption: "Fort Scott Junior High basketball teams, eighth grade and the Midgets, brought home trophies from the Girard tourney. Exhibiting the trophy for the eighth grade are Milton Boyd, Bob Coffman and coach Bill Watkins, and for the Midgets, Danny Magee and coach Fred Campbell."

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

The last word--Editorial:

Those of us at The Tribune had a lot of fun with the annual Valentine's Love-in Corner. Apparently our readers did, too. We received significantly more this year than last. However, remembering our experience last year when a couple of so-called valentines slipped in under the cover of anonymity, we tried to keep an eagle eye on any that seemed intended in less than the valentine spirit. We found one. If the sender wonders what happened to his or her anonymous message to the editor who will be pleased to refund the money. The Tribune will not knowingly be a part of delivering messages intended to hurt innocent people.

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Editor's Note: Memories Spring Eternal is the expanded version of the 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, Kan. 66701.