Looking Back - The Morning Sun

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 29, 1923 Mothers and daughters of the United Presbyterian church were entertained at a banquet served last … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 9/29/23

David Stapleton, Candy, and other racers make their way through a wooded section of trail during the inaugural Crawford County State Park Dirt Fest Mountain Bike Race at Crawford State Park. The event was sponsored by the Pittsburg State University Bike Club, the National Off-Road Biking Association (NORBA), the friends of Crawford State Park and Kansas Wildlife and Parks.

Meadowbrook Commons opens at the Mall

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1923 Special programs observing “Frances Willard Day," honoring the founder of the Women's … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 9/28/23

Will somebody give me an “Amen”?

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What follows is a recollection by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, he titled “Deep and Wide - The South Broadway Baptist Experience.” — J.T.K. When my brother, … more

J.T. Knoll | 9/28/23

Busch to be guest composer at music festival

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 27, 1923 Coupled with the call for the first rehearsal on Oct. 1 of the chorus for the Teachers’ … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 9/27/23

Lt. Tim Hervey of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office stirs more than 100 flaming marijuana plants. The plants confiscated during a raid Friday morning had an estimated street value of more than $80,000.

$80,000 of marijuana goes up in smoke

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1923 Stirring pep for the Haskell game next Friday, one of the liveliest initiation services for some … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/26/23

"Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh, my!"

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 23-25, 1923 Pittsburg and the weather department joined in welcoming the Al G. Barnes circus today. It is … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/23/23

BICYCLE SAFETY — Patrolman Keen Peak stressed city ordinances governing bicycles in Pittsburg to Eugene Field elementary students Friday. In the background Snoopy, portrayed by Patrolman John Lemery, hands out bike safety rules.

Snoopy and Red Baron stress bike safety at Eugene Fields

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 22, 1923 Not only are the schools of Arma, but patrons as well, proud of the record made by the schools at … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/22/23

Theta Alpha Phi producing riotous one-act 'Black Comedy'

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 21, 1923 The 1923 season at the Lincoln Park tourist camp is just about over. The record kept by George … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 9/21/23

Tear up my contract

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What follows is a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about what he called a “really a big-time sting operation” that came to Pittsburg in the 1930s. — J.T.K. From … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/21/23

Rogers Hornsby, second baseman and manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, arrived in Pittsburg via the Frisco on Sept. 20, 1923, along with the rest of the team to play an afternoon game against the Pittsburg Pirates.

100 years ago, St. Louis Cardinals arrive in Pittsburg to face off against Pittsburg Pirates

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 20, 1923 The Cardinals, St. Louis team of the National League, are in Pittsburg for their game with the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/20/23

Two consecutive losses electrify Gorillas in recent practice session

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 19, 1923 Dee Anderson, who was picked up by the police here Saturday on a vagrancy charge, is enroute to … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/19/23

Pittsburg Mayor Don Cash shows a smile during his State of the City Address at Memorial Auditorium, Wednesday, September 16, 1998.

4th Quarter fumble leads to Bearcats’ 14-10 victory over Gorillas

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 16-18, 1923 Ross Armstrong, chief of police, demonstrated his ability as a runner yesterday in recapture of … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/16/23

Crawford spared excessive flooding after 6-8 inches of rain

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 15, 1923 Attorneys E. E. Haney, of Girard, and Hubert Lardner, of Fort Scott, spoke to an audience of 400 at … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/15/23

St. Aloysius, Greenbush established by Father Phillip Colleton in 1869 was struck by lightning in 1982 and burned. The ruins remain at the historic site west of Girard.

Keeping the legend alive

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This week’s chronicle was sent by Judy Jacquinot, President of the St. Aloysius Historical Society to promote ‘Greenbush Day’ activities to be held there 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. this … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/14/23

Kansas Governor Stubbs opposed to League of Nations in Girard speech

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 14, 1923 W. R. Stubbs, former governor of Kansas, declared himself against the league of nations; for the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/14/23

Circus returns to Girard after 20 years

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 13, 1923 The contracts for building one-half of the new Teachers’ College stadium were let last night … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/13/23

EMPTY CELL. This is the cell at the Crawford County jail where four prisoners escaped early Tuesday morning by prying open a window with a window weight. Louis Natalie is soldering the bars across the window back into shape. One prisoner was recaptured. Three other men being held in the same room chose to remain behind.

Four escape county jail; three remain at-large

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 12, 1923 Western Coal & Mining Co. has filed suit in federal district court in Fort Scott against Mackie … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/12/23

Raids in Dunkirk and North Ringo seize wine, mash, ‘choc,’ and ‘mule’

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 9-11, 1923 The Teachers College this morning enrolled more than 800 students between the hours of 8 … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 9/9/23

Police on the hunt for Spencer Gang; offer reward of $10,000

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 8, 1923 Sparks flew and caustic words were exchanged at the special meeting of the city commission held last … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net | 9/8/23

When dad comes to visit California

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Here’s another excerpt from Frank Jeler Jr.’s memoir. This one about his dad visiting him in California. — J.T.K. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, my dad would come to … more

By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist | 9/7/23