Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Hollis Hooker, a well known resident of the Fulton neighborhood, has been in Indianapolis attending the reunion of his old army regiment. But few of the regiment still live. According to the Associated Press sent out of Indianapolis: "Thirty comrades who had fought through the Civil War in the Nineteenth Indiana Battery gathered for their 27th annual reunion. And the happiest man of all was Hollis Hooker, of Fort Scott, Kansas, who has seen none of his comrades since the battery was mustered out. The battery was in the famous march to the sea."

According to the Government Weather Observer Shaver 1.29 inches of rain fell in last night's storm. Just such a rain was needed to give the earth a good soaking and to replenish the water supply of the farmer. The rain washed off the brick streets and gave everything a bright and fresh appearance.

Extreme temperatures in Fort Scott a year ago today were 99 and 72 degrees.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

A quiet and impressive wedding was solemnized at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L.W. Richardson, 512 South Crawford Street, Sunday morning when their niece, Willa Virginia, daughter of Mrs. V.H. Richardson, of Richards, Mo., became the bride of Ernest F. Dore, also of Richards. The bride is a charming brunette and was attired in a modish blue silk traveling suit with ivory lace blouse. Her blue felt hat and accessories matched in color tone. She is the only daughter of Mrs. Richardson and was born and reared near Richards. She graduated from Richards High School in 1927. Mr. Dore is the only son of John Dore, of Richards. He graduated with the high school class of 1925. After a honeymoon trip to the Ozarks the couple will be at home on the bridegroom's farm near Richards.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

HUME--The Hume Fair crowned its queen this morning at the conclusion of a parade. She is Miss Marie Messer, 17, of Fulton, president of the West Liberty 4-H Club. The queen will reign over the Linn County Fair horse show tonight. Miss Messer is a senior at Fulton High School. The queen is a member of the Bourbon County 4-H judging team and left this morning for Hutchinson where she will be a judge at the Kansas State Fair.

Miss Bernadine McCurley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McCurley, 702 Horton, has chosen Oct. 6 as the date of her marriage to Mr. Ronald Ray Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Simmons, Route 1. The groom s employed at Boeing's in Wichita.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Introducing First Federal's money market checking account--13 percent rate on balance over $1,000; 13.88 percent annualized yield.--First Federal Savings & Loan.

The Downtowner Restaurant, 2 South National, Fort Scott, invites you to join us for "all you can eat" Sunday buffet in our large downstairs banquet facility. Prices are $3.50 for adults; children under 10, $1.75; children under five, free.

Calling all brides! Register your selection of any items in the shop. -- The Gift Shoppe, Nine South Main, Fort Scott. Bernice Patterson, owner.

Photo caption: "An Atari home video system was presented to Fort Scott Police Chief James Carnes by Mike Whitley, manager of the Country Kitchen. Carnes was the local winner of a Pac-Man Sweepstakes conducted throughout the national restaurant chain."

Fort Scott Junior High School news (By Aaron Witt) -- Lynn Barr is busy with the girls' tennis teams and the football coaches are also busy. Let's all turn out and boost our Panthers.