Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1906)

The voters of Bourbon County went to the polls yesterday and voted for the man, and not the party, as is indicated by the unofficial returns received at Tribune headquarters. But a few of the republican candidates, and against whom no especial fight was made, received the usual republican majority throughout the county. John Caldwell, the dry candidate for county attorney against Jim Humphrey, is elected by a safe majority. Ball, who was also the democratic dry candidate for sheriff, was defeated by about 175. Ball was up against a peculiar proposition. While many believed he would enforce the law, he was at the same time acting as chief of police, and this had its weight and defeated him.

At the popular prices of 50 cents and 25 cents Convention Hall should be filled tomorrow night to hear the famous Ferguson Dixie Jubilee Singers in their plantation songs.

75 YEARS AGO

(1931)

H.H. Lammers of Route 1, Garland, a frequent visitor in Fort Scott, has not been seen here for some time for the reason that he has been sick. His health is reported to be improved and he is able to help with the farm work.

Byron Mead of near Garland, who has had an apiary and knows much about bees, says they have not made much honey this year. On account of the dry weather there were fewer blooms than usual and Mr. Mead says there has been no nectar in the blossoms to make honey out of. Mr. Mead commented on the tax situation and said he remembered when the taxes on his farm amounted to $12 and now they are $260.

50 YEARS AGO

(1956)

Teen Talk (By Sharon Jarman)--White A. Jacob, director of the junior play, "Take Care of My Little Girl," has announced the play cast as follows: Beverly Gibson, Janice Graham, Phyllis Schafer, Carol Carpenter, Margaret Campbell, Sonja Cawfield, Judy Wogan, Pat Leist, Jackie Mathews, Delbert Sinn, Howard Purcell, Ron Gallagher, Gary Johnson, Glenda Cooper, Barbara Lyles, Martha Patterson, Sharon Jarman, Cynthia Blevins, Carolyn Comstock, Janice Willard and Beth Randles.

Election returns will be reported by The Tribune news office this evening. The first incomplete reports from the Fort Scott precincts will be tabulated by 7:30 p.m. Results will be given over phones 146 and 147 and bulletins will be posted in The Tribune window.

25 YEARS AGO

(1981)

Editorial:

Enough already! At least for now, we have all of the rain we can use, thank you, and never mind all that moaning a year ago about not having enough precipitation. As if October wasn't enough with 9.64 inches as opposed to average levels of 3.24, November seems bent upon matching or exceeding October's level of precipitation. The rain reported Sunday was 1.60 inches and the 24-hour reading at 7 o'clock this morning was 46. Yes, we are quite adequately wet. It may seem only a minor inconvenience to those of us in town who, for the most part, can step from one cement haven to another, but for the farmer who hasn't been able to harvest his crops these continuing rains represent a major setback. The rains surely give, but they may also take away.

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Editor's note: Memories Spring Eternal is the expanded version of 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, Ks. 66701.