Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO (1907)

L.D. Huffaker, cashier of the Bank of Richards, yesterday picked up a chip piece of Bourbon County land, and a big one.

He bought the E.C. Hepler tract of 415 acres southwest of Uniontown which was sold at Sheriff's Sale. Mr. Huffaker bid it in at a little over $9,000 and he feels that he got a bargain. Mr. Huffaker will keep the land for an investment.

Colonel J.H. Richards, who has purchased the Ward Huntington residence on Tower Hill, expects to completely remodel the residence or build a new house. The colonel has always been anxious to get back on the hill.

Miss Mabel Pritchard of Fort Scott, who conducts a millinery establishment at Mapleton, is home for a few days' visit.

City Attorney Jackson doesn't know exactly which is his and which is his neighbor's out at his new place. Jack asked the city engineer to come out and establish the boundaries in order that he would not be planting a garden on the lot he recently sold to Bert Gorman, a high school teacher.

75 YEARS AGO (1932)

Boys of the Union Public Service office were telling a real fish story this morning concerning the catch yesterday by R.L. Palmer of that office. Mr. Palmer caught a 30-pound catfish on the Marmaton near Stewart's Dam and the remarkable thing about it is that the fish was primarily caught on a small hook which penetrated one of the "cat's" whiskers. Anticipating a fight, Mr. Palmer, with the use of a large hook, managed to so snag the fish that it was safely landed. The Clarksburg Country Club had a pleasant afternoon yesterday at Mrs. R.B. Query's with a large attendance and several visitors. The ladies quilted on a pretty French Flower Garden quilt.

Fox Liberty special matinee for ladies tomorrow; price is two for one. Special attraction: "But the Flesh Is Weak" starring Robert Montgomery.

Harry Lee, of west of the city, was in town yesterday. Mr. Lee has several acres of strawberries now in the blooming stage.

50 YEARS AGO (1957)

FULTON -- The last day of school at Fulton will be May 17 when the PTA will sponsor a basket dinner. On May 11 there will be a dinner and dance for Fulton alumni members. The high school picnic and school entertainments were held earlier in the season. Baccalaureate service will be May 12 in the high school auditorium for both the seniors and eighth grade graduates. Commencement will be May 14 with Dr. Ray Vandenburg of Pittsburg State College as speaker. High school teachers are Principal Art Frisbie, Mrs. Frisbie, Mrs. Umphenour, Mrs.

Hodges and Mr. Dahlgren.

Awards of merit were presented to several scouts in a court of honor conducted by Scoutmaster Jack Doyle, troop chaplain Father John Rustelka and Eagle Scout Jack Landers. Receiving awards were the following members of Troop 49, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus: Jerry Hill, James La Belle, Joe Rei, Eddie Dougherty, Don Heffernan, Billie La Belle, David, Paul and Tommy Gorman, Steve Riley, Eddie Smith and Mike Morrison."-- Tribune photo

25 YEARS AGO (1982)

Photo caption: "Mayor Carolyn Sinn reads a proclamation declaring Saturday as 'Dr. James Basham Day.' Dr. Basham was given a key to the city in a ceremony conducted during the city commission meeting. Part of the observance will be a testimonial dinner sponsored by the Bourbon County Mental Health Association,"-- Photo by Tom Braker Mayor Carolyn Sinn turned the ceremonial first spade for the construction of the new Consumers grocery. Consumers president and founder Clarence Wheeler said that 'the Fort Scott store will be the nicest we've ever built.' Consumers now has 31 stores."

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.

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