125 years ago, 1896 Fulton Gazette
J.K. Worrell, who lives on the Frazier Nesbit farm south of town, is great on Killing snakes. Last year, he killed a total of 163, consisting of copperheads, spreadheads, garter and lack snakes. This year, up to the present he has destroyed over 60 of the creepers; and has not bagged all he saw by any means. He killed 16 in one day within 100 yards of the house. His daughter was playing the organ one day when she heard the hissing of a serpent in the room. She called her father and upon examination he discovered a copperhead as large as his arm behind the organ. I seemed to be blind and struck at every sound, but was speedily dispatched. Verily this farm is sadly in need of a visit from St. Patrick.
A $65 plate glass was smashed out of the front window of Fisher & Ferrell's hardware store Monday night, by the violent gesticulations of parties who were discussing the financial questions that are now agitating the public mind. The damage has been quietly adjusted since the adjournment of the meeting.
100 years ago, 1921 Missouri Telegraph
A member of the county court was in too big a hurry Saturday evening to drive around the block when he reached fifth street on Court and turned around the post and started back up the street. The night policeman was standing near and called to the driver but he failed to respond to the summons. Monday morning he paid $17.00-$10 and costs for his trip around the post. It is against the city ordinances to turn around on court street between Seventh and Fourth streets.
Believing the dining room to be the most important part of the equipment of any house the bachelors of this city are raising funds to furnish the dining room of the new county hospital. At present they have received subscriptions for nearly enough to purchase the dining room suit. Roy C. Taylor and Col. Vollie Harrison are calling on their fellow bachelors and find that in most instances they are jolly good fellows and are willing to contribute to the furnishing of the hospital room. When the matter was first mentioned it was not realized there were so many men in this county who had not gone to the altar and taken the marriage vows. Nearly every organization which has been approached about furnishing a room has responded nobly and given everything asked of them. It will be truly a county hospital in every respect and everyone will have given of their personal funds as well as through the tax agencies
75 years ago, 1946 Missouri Telegraph
West School was "all dressed up" Thursday night for open house and the annual exhibit of the students' work during the years. Despite rain, which fell throughout the evening, a large crowd of patrons and friends joined the teachers and students in observing and admiring the youngsters' work. As at the East School exhibit, the walls of each room had been lined with the art work of the students and included seasonal work such as that done for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Hallowe'en and other special occasions, as well as an exhibit of work showing the progress of the students in their studies. Miss Marjorie Castle, who teaches the third grade, is principal of West School. Other teachers are Sixth grade, Miss Ruth Wilson; fifth grade, Mrs. Cleo Taylor; fourth grade, Miss Helen Gingrich; second grade, Miss Helen Criswell; and first grade, Miss Olin Collet.
Mrs. Robert Holladay entertained members of the ladies Aid Society of the Hams Prairie Christian Church Wednesday at the regular monthly meeting. During the morning the members quilted and at noon a covered dish dinner was served. Mrs. Holladay was assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Meinhart. During the afternoon, Mrs. Maggie Maddox presided at a business session, Mrs. T. M. Wise won the penny game. Mrs. Rachel Sampson and Mrs. M. C. Glover had charge of the devotions. Eighteen members, fifteen visitors and fourteen children were present. Mrs. A.F. Larson, 217 West Sixth Street, Fulton will entertain the group in June.
50 Years ago, 1971 Kingdom Daily News
Almost 9 girls practiced smiling, leaping, enthusiastic shouting and clapping hoping to become one of the Fulton Junior High cheerleaders. In the largest turnout ever assembled, the judges would have to select 14 of these darling girls for cheerleaders. The sponsors are Mrs. Don Buffington and Mrs. Dale LaRue, Language-Arts Teachers at the school. Those girls selected were Carolyn Ault, Carla Miller, Carrie Wren, Gail Rutherford, Tammy Sims, Marla Drinkard, Sharon Stimble, Debbie Miller, Cynthia Stimble, Carol Wickell, Becky Johnson, Joan Christopher, Terry Shay and Denise Pinkerton.
25 years ago, 1996 Fulton Sun
Nine local Girl Scouts received Girl Scouting's second award, the Silver Award. They were: Sara Backer, Rene Balsa, Melissa Chapman, Courtney Engle, Kristen Luebbert, and Shannon Luther of Fulton troop 610, and Tessa Bennett, Kathleen Verslues and Shelly Walker of New Bloomfield Troop 718. The Girl Scouts were among 25 Silver Award Recipients from throughout Mid-Missouri honored April 13 at the heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council's annual meeting, held at Stephens College in Columbia.
Torri Feutz and Chad Martin walked away with the top honors at the North Callaway Awards Night on Tuesday. The two received the Jerry Schoppenhorst Outstanding Athletic Awards. Feutz, a sophomore, starred in basketball and fall softball. Martin, a senior who signed a football scholarship with the University of Missouri, played baseball in addition to football. Track coaches Nelson Richter and Craig Fasel presented letters to 15 boys and 18 girls. Baseball coach Terry Metcalf awarded 15 varsity and seven junior varsity letters.