50 Years Ago
From the Herald and Democrat in 1967
The following was the caption under a photo taken in front of The Siloam Springs in about 1885 by E.A. Wilder, photographer.
Siloam Springs, Benton County, is situated in Northwest Arkansas. Siloam and Twin Springs, discovered in 1880, are attractions of our city, on account of their peculiar curative mineral waters. This section abounds in numerous fine streams of water. Plenty of timber, good lime and sand stone for building. Has coal, lead and other mineral deposits. The Ozark region in which Benton County and Washington County are situated, is noted for growing fine fruits, such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes and berries, of large size and excellent flavor, and have taken premiums at Kansas City, St. Louis and the World's Fair at New Orleans. Fruit culture, fruit canning and drying, farming and stock raising are the principal industries. Surveys have been made and on the completion of railroads North, South, East and West, Siloam is destined to be an important commercial center and supply point. A mild and healthy climate, a happy medium between the severe cold of the North and the constant heat of the South, good society, churches and school.
30 Years Ago
From the Herald-Democrat in 1987
Quarterback Brad Dalrymple threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to halfback Mike Harrington with nine seconds left to play, giving the Siloam Springs Panthers an 18-15 win over the Mountain Home Blue Bombers. The victory was the Panthers' first over Mountain Home since 1980 and puts the Panthers atop the 1-AAA race, along with Bentonville, a 14-7 winner over the Harrison Goblins.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2007
Taylor Morris, 17, of Siloam Springs was crowned as the 2007 Arkansas State Rodeo Queen in Little Rock.
Morris, the daughter of Kent and Kelly Morris, was a student at Siloam Springs High School. She was a member of the Logan 4-H Club, Benton County Advanced Teen Leaders and Rodeo of the Ozarks Rounders.
She was also presented with the award for Horsemanship.
Community on 10/25/2017