Yesteryear

Yesteryear Picture

Body JIM DIBBLE brought in some Yesteryear photos to the Sentinel to share with our readers. This picture illustrates the laying of the cornerstone of Stockton's Methodist Church in 1916. C. A. Jepson was the photographer who snapped this piece of history.
JIM DIBBLE

What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago

Body Mrs. Noah Myers of this city recently received a clipping from the Colorado Springs newspaper, giving a description and photo of a large boa constrictor in which her son, Harry Laird, had a part in the story.
98 years ago

56 Years Ago

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1967 * And So They Say: Shannon Krysl: “Doug DeRosear says real funny things. When I asked him why he smashed his rolls up at the dinner table, he said, ‘So I can get all the flavors in one bite.
56 Years Ago

Looking Back

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Father and son archery team Bob and Matt Ward of Arkansas brought down two deer with their bows and arrows, with Matt taking down a non-typical 16-point whitetail, which scored 196 5/8 SCI points.
14 Years Ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago

Body Another of the old historical spots of the town is going when the county disposes of the old courthouse buildings and tract of ground. The county commissioners discussed the advisability of disposing of this property and decided to sell it at private bids.
98 Years Ago

56 Years Ago

Body * And So They Say: Albert McCue: “Bob, who is stationed in Okinawa, writes that it just takes a little while to make us appreciate the United States. He says they have no sewers, just ditches on each side of the street, and often they are not even covered.
56 Years Ago

Looking Back

Body What was supposed to have been a pleasant afternoon of horseback riding didn’t turn out that way for Victor Bird. The three-year-old colt he was riding did some crow hopping and bucking, and Victor fell and hit his left shoulder.
14 Years Ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago

Body Land and business properties of the county are on the move this past week indicating that conditions may be improving. James Randle sold his fine farm of 1,660 acres, laying a few miles northwest of Stockton, the purchaser being Mrs. L. Bigge, for the consideration of $8,000.00.
98 years ago
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