Nyhart School 1901

Elizabeth Parkinson in Paris from the Bates County Museum archives.     Beginnings Elizabeth McCollum Parkinson was born on 31 May 1878 in Greenfield, Dade, MO to John D. And Mary (Fulton) Parkinson. Her father practiced law in Dade county until 1872 , when he was elected Circuit Judge of the Twenty-fifth Judicial District. He served in that capacity until …

Flyer announcing a Fourth of July Celebration at a grove owned by James L Strien of New Home township.   Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Lost Corner School LOST CORNER SCHOOL

Island Mound State Park in Bloom photo by Chris Wimsatt

Bates County Museum Collection Europe Madame Mathilde Marchesi was  the preeminent  vocal teacher of her day.  Her students included Emma Calve, Nellie Melba, and Emma Eames to name a few.  All were women who would go on to have illustrious careers in the world of opera. Marchesi only accepted students with inherent vocal ability and those that showed promise.  Elizabeth …

Postcard advertisement for the Bates County Fair 1910. Bates County Museum Collection

Happy Halloween

A collection of beautiful,  vintage funeral cards on this All Hallow’s Eve.  Have a safe and  happy Halloween!

SOS: Save Our Steinway Committee presents pianist Mr. Blair Penney

The Save Our Steinway Committee invites the public to attend a free concert performance and fundraising campaign progress report to be held on Sunday afternoon, November 16th at 3:00 pm at the Butler Presbyterian Church, 301 N. Fulton, Butler, Missouri.  Mr. Blair Penney, Piano Specialist with Schmitt Music of Overland Park, Kansas will present a performance on the church’s Steinway grand piano. …

Throwback Thursday-Landslides and Rip Van Winkle

Courtesy of the Eddie Herrman Archives David Albaugh DeArmond     1870-The nearly completed bridge over the Marais Des Cygnes river, Southwest of Butler, goes into the river because of a landslide. 1884-Robert McWade as Rip Van Winkle, at the Walton Opera House is superb. 1900-In the general election in the 6th district, David A DeArmond defeats Samuel W Jurden …