110 years ago

feb. 17, 1916

Close to 200 men from various places in the county sat down for a banquet yesterday evening at the Methodist Church at Peabody. It was the closing gathering of the first annual convention of the county YMCA.

Weather last Friday evening was about as disagreeable as could be imagined, and only a small crowd was in attendance at a community singing affair. Those who were there greatly enjoyed the event. A vote to continue it was unanimous. Mrs. Poundstone led the singing.

The Stebbins home at Quarry was the scene of a delightful gathering on Thursday evening of last week. The day was the birthday anniversary of Mary Thies and also of C.A. Stebbins. The pupils of Quarry School, with teacher Adelia Ireland, gathered in honor of the two. There was a big birthday cake, which was cut amid much hilarity. It was a delightful occasion.

The Marion girls defeated the Lost Springs girls 19-15 in basketball. The Marion lineup was Edna Frazer and Lucille Corby, forwards; Mildred Loveless and Grace Olsen, guards; Ruth Brickell and Nina Revo, centers; and Amy Brose, substitute.

The courthouse will be closed all day Feb. 22, it being a legal holiday, Washington’s birthday.