Memories spring eternal ...

(1908)

The company at the Airdome this week is one of the best stock companies that has appeared here since the building of the summer theatre. The play "In a Woman's Power" given last night was one of he most thoroughly enjoyed dramas of life that has been put on here. The specialties were good and the show ended by the villain meeting death in the finale when the lovers were united "to live happily ever afterward." The attendance was heavy despite counter attractions, such as the Chautauqua and a hypnotist.

There will be a petition asking for five blocks more paving on the East Side presented to the council. As The Tribune recently stated, an effort will be made to pave Broadway. This would be one of the prettiest streets on the East Side if it were covered with brick or macadam.

Freeman Martin says a correct statement was not made of his bet with Joe Gallaher on the November election. Freeman wagered Joe to a wiener wurst dinner against a turkey dinner that Taft would defeat Bryan. If he loses, the cost of Freeman's supper to the Elks will be a mere bagatelle compared with Joe's loss, should Taft be elected.

Theaterette, 101 Market Street--Pictures: A Modern Hotel (comic) and A Bloodless Duel (a fine one). Mr. Lucas Johnson will sing "The Jolly Blacksmith"ß both afternoon and night.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

PRESCOTT NEWS -- Of late, we have heard of many ways of getting to the Century of Progress in Chicago, but Prescott has turned out the latest. Friday evening, Lloyd Kite tuned up his motorcycle and headed north for the fair. He gave it out that he expected to be gone about a week, making some stops to visit relatives.

While returning to Fort Scott last night from Girard, Bert Wallen lost a wheel off his car on Highway 7 near Pawnee. He was able to bring the car to a stop without anyone getting hurt.

Attorney Douglas Hudson has acquired, through Liberty Loan, the residence property at Ninth and National. The property was previously occupied by J.O. Armstrong, formerly an employee of the Frisco engineer's office.

F.M. Draper, of Redfield, had business this morning in Fort Scott.

Mrs. Lewis Roweth, of Redfield, was in town yesterday to shop.

Louis DeStwolinska Jr. and Leo O'Bryan left last night over the Frisco for Chicago where they will spend a week at the Century Progress Exposition.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

Belltown residents began to breathe easier today as a further flood threat from the Marmaton River was eased. The river stage at the pumphouse dam at :930 this morning was flood stage at 24 feet after reaching a crest of 26.6 feet at 9 o'clock last night. The river was dropping slowly despite two-inch rains in its watershed at Uniontown, Devon and Bronson.

Photo caption: "The view is at joint Highway US54 and 69 yesterday, four hours before flood waters crested at 26.6 inches above the Marmaton River pumphouse dam. Pete Lawson, 326 Humboldt, and his son are pictured from a cameraman in a motorboat on Humboldt Avenue as they make their way, alternately swimming and wading to their home."

Photo caption: "The Fort Scott American Legion team is tournament bound. The season record for the team is six wins and no losses. Pictured are Don Talbot, Pat Henry, Bill Pyle, Wayne McCracken, Bud Riggs, Glenn Smith, Al Cummings, George Waters (bat boy), Bob Waters (manager), Ernie Jacobson, Larry Conner, Jerry Cummings, Lawrence Bolling and Pete Travis." -- Tribune photo

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

No publication.