(1908)

The subjects of dogs, water, finances and tax levy occupied most of the council's time last night. A delegation of owners of wolf hounds appeared and asked that they be not compelled to pay license tribute. The unusual claim was made that the dogs were a public benefit in that they destroyed wolves. It developed that the dogs were also harbored for the pleasure and sport the owners got out of them and the council rejected the petition, believing it would be bad precedent. Chief Mendenhall opined that if the council granted the request then the owners of rat terriers would ask for the same privilege, that their dogs were a public benefit because they killed off the rats. The request was most unique. To some of the members it did appear as having a serious side.

Police Judge J.F. Winkleman, as overseer of the poor, last evening filed his report for the month of May. It shows that the sum of $278.73 was expended in taking care of the indigent poor.

Owing to rain, Bright's special sale of cut pieces of fine embroideries is extended to Thursday and Friday.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

Washington World:

"Japan Hopeful"--Tokyo dispatches describe the Japanese government as not entirely hopeless of an interpretation of President Roosevelt's consultative proposals in harmony with its Asiatic mainland program.

"Hitler Pleased"--Berlin reports speak of Chancellor Hitler as interpreting President Roosevelt's recent succession of peace broadcasts unmistakably in favor of military reduction by Germany's neighbors to level with the fatherland's own status.

Visiting dignitaries to the Kiwanis Club discussed how to increase membership and stabilization, with the best types of citizens cooperating in community service. The basic job is the discovery and development of community leaders. While Kiwanians felt the effects of the Depression since January 1, it has been coming back with slow but steady increases.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

Photo caption: "Miss Marilyn Rapier, a star for many years in the popular Kiwanis Minstrels, now is rehearsing with a newly-formed Kansas City ballet tour, with a possibility a European tour to follow."

Photo caption: "You never know what treasures may be hidden in a picture frame until it is taken apart for cleaning. When Police Sgt. Ted Collins and Mrs. Collins, 220 1/2 Lincoln, dismantled the frame of 'The Last Supper' they found an October 1903 copy of The Fort Scott Semi-Weekly Monitor. A page one story in the paper detailed the account of a Uniontown man who broke his leg when he fell from a hayloft while 'sleeping off a drunk.'"--Tribune photo

Dr. R.Y. Strohm, Fort Scott physician, was one of five alumni, was honored by McPherson College at the 70th anniversary commencement. He was cited for outstanding achievement in his profession; broad and significant service to his fellowman; helpful participation in the affairs of his community; and continuing loyalty to the ideals of his college." Dr. Strohm served 10 years as Fort Scott city and Bourbon County health office.

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

Photo caption: "James Harris, Route 1, sipped coffee this morning while surveying damage to his home and outbuildings caused by an apparent tornado early this morning. Debris from a new barn was scattered across his yard by the tornado which also severely damaged his home."--Photo by Tom Braker

UNIONTOWN--U-235 school board members ended discussion on 1983-84 teacher contracts during the regular monthly meeting. The new contract includes an approximately 8 percent salary increase, as well as extending leave benefits, supplemental salaries and for teaching other classes. The base salary for beginning teachers in the Uniontown District was raised $800 to $14,500 yearly.