Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1908)

Students and faculty of Draughon's Business College had an outing Fern Lake Park this afternoon. The furious storm at noon somewhat dimmed the prospects of a picnic, but later when the firmament was clear the young people commenced arrangements for the picnic. There was a large attendance and plenty of well-filled baskets.

Clark Hicks does not like to advertise anybody's goods but those of the Fort Scott Furniture Company, but last night's Tribune made him advertise for Requa & Son. By mistake of The Tribune printer, the signature cut of the latter firm was used for the advertisement of the Fort Scott Furniture Company.

Paul Neubauer, as administrator of the estate of the Fred Zingrich, the Missouri Pacific shopman, who was fatally injured about a year ago, brought suit against the company for $2,000 damages. The company offered the estate $250 and the case has been compromised. Zingrich was a miser who buried several thousand dollars in gold on a farm west of town. It has also been believed that $5,000 is still unaccounted for and that it is buried some- where on the place. An extensive search has never disclosed the whereabouts of the money.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

President Harry Crane, of the board of education, gave out 142 diplomas last night at the junior high school promotion exercises, marking the first milestone toward high school and college. The Rev. B.W. Young, of the Presbyterian church, delivered a message adapted to the boys and girls, filled with inspiration and humor that brought spontaneous laughter. He outlined those ideals that build successful lives and bring happiness, instead of misery. The junior high orchestra gave a program under the direction of Prof. Earl McCray. They played a dignified processional. The girls wore becoming white dresses and the crimson rose, the class flower. The ninth grade chorus received keen approval. Miss Carol Clubston directed with her usual skill. Supt. Liston made remarks of the important milestone before entering high school.

John Glunz, a pioneer citizen, is carrying his right hand in a splint as the result of a fall at a store building on North National Avenue. Mr. Glunz stumbled and, in falling, threw his weight on his right hand. He gave it little attention until yesterday when he went to a doctor. It was found that one of the small bones of the hand was splintered and the ligaments sprained.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

Photo caption: "A swarm of approximately 1,500 bees settled in a downtown alley yesterday afternoon, unsettling tire repair activities at the rear of the B.F. Goodrich store, 18 North Main. After several calls for assistance, Edlon F. Hunsicker, 418 West Eighth, was contacted. Hunsicker is the son of Kansas bee inspector James C. Hunsicker, 805 South Margrave, who is now touring northern Kansas on an inspection trip. Eldon Hunsicker established a hive on an adjacent loading platform, cut the weeds on which the bees had settled, and scooped the majority into the hive without being stung. The hive remained there until dark when Eldon Hunsicker and his daughter took the hive its contents to the elder Hunsicker's house, confident that the queen bee was in the hive. (Bees are never transported in daylight, a reporter was told.) A survey today of the scene of yesterday's bee activities revealed several stragglers had 'missed the boat.'" -- Tribune photo

Flags from the joint city and chamber flag pool will be distributed in the business district Memorial Day by Boy Scout Troop 49, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, under the direction of their leader, Lawrence Coiner. Residents are also requested to display their flags tomorrow.

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

No publication.