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Farmers Carnival:  October 19, 1905.  The famers carnival at Bosworth on Wednesday and Thursday of last week was a great success in every paticular from start to finish.  There were large crowds both days and every town in the county, except Norborne, was well represented.  Tat's band furnished excellent music for the occasion and there were a number of side shows and amusement enterprises that furnished entertainment for the people.  In the afternoon of each day a trades display paraded the principal streets of the city.  A great deal of time and money had been spent in preparing the various floats and as a result the parade was one that would have been a crediable showing for a much larger town.  E. G. Grossman on a dashing steed with an American flay in his hands headed the parade.  Then followed a number of young ladies on horses, the band and the various floats, first among which was a beautifully decorated rig, bearing the white banner of the W.C.T.U.  This was one of the most artisic displays in the parade and the ladies who made it deserve great creidt.  Of the various trades displays that of J.H. Cos, the barber was behond question the best.  His rig was elaborately decorated and inside a barber "shampooed" a victim to the delight of the immense crowd.  Next, in point of beauty and attractiveness was the display of John Mathieson, dealer in hardware, implements and lumber.  His float contained a vehicle, stoves and other articles represtative of his business and all were beautifully decorated and artistically displayed.  Probably the most unique display of all was that of J. W. Stump, the land man. He had a cart drawn by clowns and his name and business was represented by a stump, about which was displayed corn, wheat, oats, and other farm products.  Mrs. Lena Humphries' millinery float was also worthy of more than a passing notice.  (Excerpts from "The History of Bosworth-compiled in 1985--out of print)

On November 7, 2005 the Carroll County, Missouri Volunteer Fire Department received the  "Fire Department of the Year Award", at the annual convention of the Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (MAMIC).  This year, North Central Carroll Fire Protection District, headed by Chief Billy Smith, has been named "2005 Fire Department of the Year".  This all volunteer organization is located in Carroll County.  Since its formation in 1986, the district has been recognized for its proactive and progressive approach to ensure a high level of professionalism and trained personnel.   These characteristics were key factors in MAMIC's selection process for this award.  This organization sought special funding through the Federal Assistance to Firefighter's Grant program by successfully submitting proposals in 2003 and 2004.   Through this program the district received $70,000 to upgrade personal protective equipment, communication equipment and various related suppression equipment.  At this time a proposal for the 2005 grant has been submitted seeking another $70,000 to purchase extrication equipment and air packs for their rescue unit.  In addition, Chief Smith is a strong advocate of training and requires the firefighters to meet twice a month for training purposes.  Chief Smith is a member of the Carroll County Fire Chief's Association who meet on a regular basis working together to develop and implement a strategic plan that will be an asset to fire protection within the county as a whole.  The vision, dedication and accomplishments within the North Central Carroll Fire Protection District was without question acknowledged by MAMIC through their selection as "2005 Fire Department of the Year".  Congratulations to Chief Smith and his entire organization.  (From the desk of the Missouri State Fire Marshall's Office)

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