100 years ago

O’Connors buy business block

O’Connor Brothers, monument makers located on South Chestnut street, have purchased the business block at the northwest corner of South Chestnut and Bruce streets of Henry Lebline of Nevada, Missouri and will occupy it with their monument business about Jan. 1, 1925.

The building has been occupied by the Seymour Business College for several years, on the first floor, the second floor being taken up by apartments. The college will locate elsewhere in the city. Its school work will not be interrupted.

75 years ago

Local minister receives medal

The Rev. Russel C. Prohl, pastor of Seymour’s Redeemer Lutheran Church, was among 15 World War II chaplains who received a Medal of Honor at this week’s convention of the English District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, at River Forest, Ill.

50 years ago

‘Con’ racket revealed

Area residents were warned today to be alert to possible “con artist” rackets which seem to turn up in increasing numbers during the summer months.

The warning came after state police arrested a Missouri man who allegedly bilked a number of elderly homeowners of over $13,000 in a phony lightning rod scheme.

25 years ago

Hot dog! It’s summertime

Summer heat can affect pets as well as people, but proper precautions can turn your hot dog into Joe Cool.

Missy Rowda, shelter manager for the Jackson County Humane Society, said the problems she encounters have to do with proper water accessibility.

“The major thing is that they don’t have enough clean, cool water for their dogs,” she said.

Rowda suggests freezing water in an ice cream bucket or milk jug and allowing that to float in a large bucket of water for the animal if you are available to check the water during the day.