City News Briefly Told - August 17, 1917
Mrs. W. Perry of Los Angeles, Calif., is among
the strange faces this week in attendance at the association.
For dry goods of quality, we have them The W. J.
Calhoun Dry Goods Co.
The Rev. S. A. Williams and wife are attending
the association this week. They are from Pittsburg, Kans.
Mr. Peter Thomason is reported on the sick list.
He is the father of the restaurant man.
If it is anything in the grocery line, S. O. Spencer
has it. Corner Wall and Hill Streets.
Mrs. Bessie White, who has been visiting Mrs. Rufus
Maxie for some time was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Eliza Moore at Quincy, Ill., Sunday morning.
Word was received that Mrs. Moore is in critical condition.
Ethel May Brown, the daughter of Mrs. America Brown,
is on the sick list at this writing.
Rev. E. T. Carrington of Hastings, Neb., after
attending the Methodist conference, left for home Monday morning.
The Reverends, S. L. Deas and J. D. Rice of Topeka,
Kans., left for home after spending a few days in attendance at the conference held here a short time ago.
Tallman has lumber, laths, shingles, etc., to sell,
not keep. Cor. National Ave. and Third street.
Is your house insured? Is it fire proof? If not,
come and let's talk the matter over - M. Schafer, 16-1/2 N. Main street.
Mrs. Katherine Betty and son, Ernest, contemplate
a trip to Kansas City Sunday to visit another son and brother, Robert. They expect to be gone about three weeks.
Mr. Valentine Jones has returned from a pleasant
trip to Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Long have returned to Kansas
City, afer a visit with mother (Grandma) Nelson, who is reported in a poor state of health.
Every move you make we have it; so Mr. Ray's family
have removed from Elm street to Little street, recently.
The Baptist association convened Monday morning
at Mt. Zion Baptist church on East First street. The Reverend Frank Beatty officiating.
Mrs. Charity Colbert, 630 W. Third street, a very
elderly lady, who has been ill for some is reported just about the same at this writing.
Naomi Lois Boyd has been very ill with dysentery.
She is some better it is reported.
Mrs. Nora Saunders of 310 Horton street has gone
to Kansas City on a visit.
The school professors, E. J. Hawkins and G. E.
Watson, who have been on an extensive vacation are expected to pull in home shortly to resume their arduous duties
at Plaza school.
Dr. McLemore states that he averages about 76 tons
of hay annually as a harvest from his meadow. That is pretty good, Doc! Glad to hear it.
Mrs. Polly Boyd of 305 Ransom street after spending
a fortnight in Ash Grove and Springfield, Mo., is at home again. She attended the Baptist Association last week
in Ash Grove and reports a splendid time and a mouth watering basket dinner. Those people are real producers.
Mrs. Ella Collier left Thursday for an extended
visit with her sister, Mrs. Virges, at Iola, Kans.
Mr. Frank Murray of Helpler, Kans., left for home
Friday night. He is a farmer.
Miss Thelma Martin has been ill the last two or
three days but is reported better at this writing.
Mrs. Abe Young of 401 Couch street is reported
on the sick list this week. It is hoped that she will be out in a few days.
Mrs. Wm. Johnson, the hair dresser and manicurist,
returned from a visit to Sedalia. She was the guest of her mother.
Fred Dygard, the tailor is at 106 S. Main. Latest
patterns, excellent workmanship.
Mr. Rollo Jackson has been ill for some time, but
is able to be out again.
Oscar Reeves of 323 West Fourth street is suffering
from the effects of an ulcerated tooth, with a bad jaw. It is hoped that he will soon gain some relief as it is
giving him much pain.
F. L. Johnson has new and second hand cars for
sale. He handles the ? the Pilot and the Chandler models and he is just fine to deal with. Call and have a talk
with him and look his stock over at 1 and 3 Market st.
Miss Cora Parks, after a visit in Denver and Colorado
Springs, Colo., with her sisters, is among her many friends once more, it is reported.
Miss Genevieve Daniels of 624 Burk street, cut
her finger a few days ago and has been unable to assist in the house work for a few days. She is glad to be on
the retired list temporarily.
Melvin Hawkins of Butler, Mo., is visiting George
Goodall, 764 Hill Street.
Mrs. Carrie Wagner of Boynton, Ok., a time honored
pedagogue, is expected to be here this week, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Graham.
Little R. Wilson McNear of 1234 East Elm Street,
entertained a few of his many friends at home last Saturday in honor of his sixth birthday and the way the young
folk made way, with ice cream and cake was just too cute to mention. Quite a number of presents were given him
and he is just tickled to the brim.
J. W. Whitener is reported on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. Sarah Scales, who has been sick for some time
is reported some better at this writing.
My little girl, as little as you think, Mrs. Johnson,
the hair dresser, can straighten the kinks. 219 E. First St.
Mr. Wesley Stewart was reported ill for a few days
from the effects of eating cake and drinking butter milk. It is strange that Mr. Stewart did not know any better,
but we are glad to see him on the streets again.
H. P. Ross left for St. Paul, Minn., Saturday morning
after a stay of a week.
Miss Beatrice Reeves is visiting her parents. She
will leave for Emporia soon, to resume her studies at the State Normal there.
Mrs. Bedford arrived from Texas, Tuesday morning.
She has been gone about six weeks. She is the mother-in-law of Mr. Sam Beatty.
Mr. David Jennings left Monday evening for his
home in Oswego, Kans. Before leaving he deposited coin for The Messenger at Mrs. Brown's restaurant, our agent
so that he might receive the paper at his home in Oswego.
It is reported that Miss Mary Hunter has come to
stay with her mother, Mrs. Ellen (Grandma) Nelson, during her illness.
Mr. Walter McGee of Joplin, Mo., is a visitor in
Fort Scott this week.
Mr. Harry Martin and wife left for Kansas City
last Saturday on a visit.
La Cygne Items
Mrs. Maud Ayres left for Ottumwa, Iowa, her home,
after a visit with ehr mother, Mrs. W. H. Webb.
Prof. Fortner, former teacher in our school is
making his future home in Quindaro, Kans. Prof. Hughes will fill the vacancy in our school this year.
Mrs. J. T. Smith left Sunday for Cherryvale, Kans.,
to carry on a revival there. She assisted in the revival services here last week and was successful in landing
two waywards as converts.
Mrs. Leanna Webb is on the sick list this week.
She has been ill for some time and is under the care of Dr. Morrison.
The Mrs. Beatrice Williams and Mira Johnson of
St. Joe, Mo., were visitors a short while ago.
(Source: Messenger, Fort Scott, Kansas, August
17, 1917, page 1)
City News Briefly
Told - November 2, 1917
Fort Scott's only lady automobile mechanic proves
to be Mrs. Andrew Hall, who Friday morning stopped a leak in the Calhoun car after the chauffeur repeatedly failed.
She is proving woman's rights in the places of men, so she says. Her hands were all oil soaked but she wiped them
on the chauffer's clean handkerchief.
Mr. Robert Ayers of 735 Couch St. left Tuesday
morning for Tulsa, Okla., to visit a week with his son, Mr. Frank Ayers and wife.
Mrs. Sarah Scales is on the sick list this week;
she is reported to be in very bad shape.
Mrs. Cisco Allison is spending some time on a visit
with friends in ?, Kansas. Her husband Mr. Luther Allison will join her in a few days.
Mr. Jefferson Richard is ailing at this writing,
he has been indisposed for some time.
Lane Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Russell,
left Omaha, Nebraska Monday for Fort Funston, he is with Uncle Sam you know.
Fred Dygard the tailor is at 106 S. Main. Latest
patterns excellent workmanship.
Mrs. Mary Davis of Flag Staff, Arizona visited
Mrs. A. T. Russell, her sister a few days ago.
Mrs. America Brown, 315 Wall St. or Wm. Johnson,
219 E. First St., are authorized to accept subscriptions and news matter for the Messenger so all matter for publication
should be turned in no later than Wednesday evening of each week.
Mrs. Harriet Colbert is on the sick list yet; she
is also in a vey bad condition.
Miss Mattie Mullen is suffering from an attack
of chills; she is able to be up and about however.
Mrs. Anderson of Council Bluffs, Ia arrived Wednesday
morning to spend a week with relatives and friends.
Mr. Elmer Ransom, Oney Partee and Charley Ottey
spent last Saturday in Pittsburg and Joplin.
Mr. Rufus Maxie is reported as being no better
at this writing.
(Source: Messenger, Fort Scott, Kansas, November
2, 1917, page 1)
City News Briefly
Told - November 28, 1917
Mr. Arthur Wallace of Iola, Kansas, nephew of Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Boy'd spent a short visit with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Wallace, 102 Buchanan street; after
visiting his sister Mrs. Sarah Van and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Boy'd he departed over the Frisco for Greenfield, Missouri
to spend a month with his wife, who is there on an extended visit.
Mrs. Eva Walker of Wewoka, Okla., formerly Miss
Eva Wilkerson of Ft. Scott, mourns the loss by death of her daughter, little Marguerite Elizabeth, eleven months
old. She died on the seventh of this month at Wewoka.
Amos Kynard shipped his household goods last week
to Kansas City where he will make his future home. He is employed at one of the packing houses as fireman. his
family left Sunday.
Mrs. Cisco Allison who has spent an extended visit
in Chanute, Kansas, returned home last Saturday night; she contemplates a trip to Kansas City, sometime before
the 27th.
The Modern Priscilla Art Club will meet November
the 28th at the residence of Miss Mattie Bruce, corner 9th and Lowman Streets.
Source: Messenger, Fort Scott, Kansas, November
28, 1917, page 1
City News Briefly
Told - July 19, 1918
Mrs. N. Myers received a letter a few days ago
from her nephew, Rufus Monroe, now stationed in France; he states among other things that he is feeling fine and
that he may be home on a furlough on or about Christmas; she receives $15.00 every month from him.
Mrs. Irene Tidwell who has been the guest of Mrs.
Andy Hall left for Emporia, Kansas a day or so ago.
The revivial at the Wayman Chapel A M E church
will close Sunday; on that day the big drive will be made and everybody is invited to put in an appearance. Mrs.
Harris, the noted evangelist is scrapping hard to rid this community of sin and it will pay you to hear her before
she leaves. Rev. Jones one of the most talked of ministers in this section of the state, is furnishing you with
good services if you will accept the invitation and come out.
Mrs. Cora Hawkins wife of Mr. Frank Hawkins of
Chicago is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Hawkins.
The Misses Ethel Goins, Corinne Knight, Ada Pitts,
Lucille Pitts and Dorothy Simmons, and Professors G. E. Watson and E. J. Hawkins who ahve been attending the State
Normal this summer at Pittsburg, have returned to their respective homes, the session being finished for the time
being.
Source: Messenger, Fort Scott, Kansas, July 19,
1918, page 1
City News Briefly
Told ~ November 9, 1917
Fort Scott has one woman on the Board of Public
Welfare who is doing things. Her duties are confined to work among the colored, but she is a woman of value. When
it comes to looking after the sick, needy, poor and the delinquent school kids, she is right on the job. She is
the right kind of missionary the people have needed for some time; she makes her visits on time and when she recommends
a case it is deserving and you can bet your life on that. This lady is none other than Mrs. Jennie Julian one of
the best products of Fort Scott. Call her when you need her aid and advice. Her phone number is 1751.
Mrs. J. R. Simmons and Mrs. V. A. Taylor returned
Thursday evening from Kansas City where they attended the C M E conference. They reported as having a splendid
time. The conference assembled at the Bishop Jamison chapel between 18th and 19th streets on the Pasco. The contest
between the Missouri land Kansas districts was won by the Kansas district under the leadership of Rev. J. Bowers
raising $,1538.00. The conference will convene next year at Mexico, Mo.
Mrs. Susan Lewis and her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Sayers,
spent the day Saturday with Mrs. Lizzie Holland.
Mr. Monroe Buford is reported on the sick list
this week.
Lewis Parks of Great Bend, Kansas was here a few
days ago, visiting his father, Jackson Parks.
Mr. Luther Allison left Saturday night to spend
a few days in Chanute with his wife Mrs. Cicso Allision.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Boy'd and Mrs. Jullien went
to Pittsburg Wednesday evening for a few days.
Miss Pansy Brinker of Charthage, Missouri, who
is visiting her cousin, Miss Daisy Fuller, is suffering with an attack of malarial fever.
Mrs. Curtis of Kansas City passed through Fort
Scott enroute to Tulsa, Okla.
Source: Messenger, Fort Scott, Kansas, November
9, 1917, page 2
DASHING FEMALE HORSE THIEF
Birdie McCarty Is Arrested and Brought to Fort
Scott
Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 27---The officers are now dealing with the first female horse thief since the palmy days
of the reign of May Colvin, the notorious woman desperado, who invaded this section of the country about ten years
ago. This time it is auburn haired Birdie McCarty, who is a member of a gang that has been operating in Kansas
and Missouri towns for several months. She stole a horse and buggy from a livery man at Bright, in this county
a few days ago, it is alleged, and was captured at Baxter Springs today and brought to this city for trial. She
is a daring little woman about 22 years old, and has gien the officers considerable trouble.
(Wichita Daily Eagle ~ February 28, 1902 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
WELLS, WILL
Will Wells, a 17-year-old boy of Fort Scott, was
drowned while skating Sunday; probably the first accident of this kind to occur in Kansas this winter. With another
boy he was skating out on the thin ice just above the open water back of the dam, the object being to see which
one could venture out the greatest distance; an old game on the ice, and one that not infrequently results just
as it did in this case.
(Kansas Semi-Weekly Capital ~ January 18, 1901)
