Circuit Court Proceedings in Caruthersville Murders
A Caruthersville circuit court session freed Tom Myrick in the Kirk Askew murder case, ruling the shooting accidental. Trials included Blackie Wallace for depot burglary, various liquor offenses, civil actions, and venue changes to New Madrid County for A. M. Kitchen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Myrick
Caruthersville
Kirk Askew
Bridgewood
Bunshot
Harry Keener
Myrick
Keener
Askew
Frises
Brazel
Walter Duncan
Henry Curus
Dick Moore
Frank Wright
Will Barnett
A. L. Lucey
John Corbin
Chas. Johnsen
Chorley Daniel
Dale Perkins
Smith
W. Brimley
Ray Edwards
Vance Smith
Stobert
W. J. Ray
J. A. Wilson
Jesse Black
Hosea Lawrence
Sam C. Mills
Jack Tillman
George Fisher
Alsup
Will Hogue
Callie Jones
J. W. Bader
Lee Hunter
Epworth League Social At Miss Bryn Pidkens Home
Epworth League held a silver offering at Miss Bryn Pidkens home Tuesday night with good attendance. Many regular members were absent due to other town activities and inability to get work to all. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a pleasant time.
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Epworth League
Bryn Pidkens
Worl
Timber Walk Timber clearing offer near Havti
J. B. Porter of 4448S Maryland Ave St. Louis offers to clear 40 acres of deadened timber three miles west of Havti at fifteen dollars per acre in ten acre tracts or less. Also notes Kurley Woodrow son of Mr and Mrs Chism laid up sick this week.
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Havti
Porter
Maryland Ave
St. Louis
Kurley Woodrow
Court Actions and Judgments Summary of Damages and Attachments
A stream of district cases includes Myrick v Booten to determine interest filed with the court. Greenwell v AL Y Wills for damages. Smith Lumber Co and Ohio Mutual Life policy matter continued by consent. Pierce v Pierce divorce with decree. Sample v Winters on note with default judgment of 916.10 at 8 percent. Pierce v Powers attachment dismissed with costs. Smith v Towfog damages with judgment of 10 plus costs. First National Bank case against Parks on note with 8 percent and attorney fees. Ernest Underwood minor case with guardian and administrator of McWillians Dredging Company resulting in $1400 judgment and execution order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. OS. Myrick
Stephen Booten
T. J. Greenwell
A. DB. Smith Lumber Company
Va Ohio Mutual Life Assurance Company
J. R. Pierce
Elizabeth Pierce
Tom Sample
J. W. Winters
Chas. R. Pierce
Walter Powers
W. T. Smith
Metropolitan Tow Fog Company
First National Bank Vet ml
W. Parks
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets The World’s Standard
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets showcases Lefler and Co offerings branded as The World’s Standard with emphasis on durable construction and efficiency for domestic kitchens. The ad highlights kitchen furniture lines and a promise of reliable craftsmanship for homes.
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Hoosier
Lyceum Number A Pleasing Success
The Lyceum program in the High School Auditorium drew a well attended, enthusiastic crowd. Five lively young men performed a mixed set of classical, instrumental, and popular numbers with ukulele banjo cornet saxophone and piano, led by Walt Woods. The troupe featured Tom Crawford Forest Din Paul White and others and earned warm local reception.
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Pnwell
House
Plang Walt Woods
Lyceum Work
Tom Crawford
Hayti
Forest Din
Paul White
Pilly Nethery
Orelestra
Nemiears
Tvain Pigeoth
Tet Crawfort
Piancist
Drodhesy
Bil Nothery
Commander of Lost Battalion death by own action at sea
Report states Lt Col Charles W. Whittlesey, famed commander of the Lost Battalion, disappeared from the steamship Tolan traveling from New York to Havana. A Medal of Honor recipient and Armistice Day Unknown Soldier pallbearer, his illness and war horrors were cited as factors in his melancholy leading to self-inflicted death at sea.
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Charles W. Whittlesey
Argonne Forest
Tolan
New York
Huavani
Whittlesey
Ar- Hieton
Hippodrome
Marshal Foch Wich
Negro Kills Negro at Caruthersville
Edna Thomas a negro employed by Berry Palmer was stabbed and killed by a negro named Jom Battles at a negro restaurant on Twelfth street in Caruthersville. Battles has a bad reputation and past trouble. authorities discuss punishment to curb crimes in the territory. Neckhives of lenunitus nedel Teas, in virtous lengths, a Tom Dearh's Jewelry Sterne, Chuthers ville, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Gay Shepard of Memphis spent Thankserving at Mrs Shepard's father's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Thomas
Berry Palmer
Jom Battles
Twelfth Street
Caruthersville
Thome
Battles
Tom Dearh
Chuthersville
Gay Shepard
Memphis
Girl’s dismembered body found in neighbor’s home
International News Service reports Margaret Conehiin, daughter of police officer Edward Caughin, vanished after visiting a neighbor. Her dismembered body was discovered in Mrs. Pensis’s home with the resident’s body found on the second floor. Police seek suspects. suicide suspected.
Bragg City merchant files voluntary bankruptcy
Bragg City merchant A. Fouty of Bragg City selling general merchandise filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy on December 1 before referee A. E. Alexander at Cap. Girardeau. He listed liabilities of 977.92 and assets at 7 SH4 59.
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Dp. A. Fouty
Bragg City
A. E. Alexander
Cap. Girardeau
Dunklin County Road Bonds Sold for Hard Roads
Dunklin county sold 1,100,000 road bonds to Liberty Central Trust Co of St Louis at 296.25 to fund needed road improvements. Rh V Elis superintendent of schools visited Sikeston while enroute home from the Maruthersville teachers association. Christmas shopping urged early to save time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luis
Dunklin County
Liberty Central Trust Co
St. Louis
Rh. V. Elis
Sikeston
Teachers’ Association of
New price on Non-Skid Fire stone casings at Wells Drug Co
Wells Drug Co offers a new price for Non-Skid Fire stone casings 30 by 3 inches at 9.95 dollars. The item appears in a local retail listing with emphasis on price reduction and product details for shoppers.
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Wells Drug Co
Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting on Hotel Proposal
The Chamber discussed leasing a hotel from St Louis operators for 5 to 10 years and commended the Civic League for Hayti lyceum courses. Ticket sales for the course were urged, with next meeting December 5 set for officer elections and dues reductions across classes. Amendments to By-Laws will be considered and a lunch and smoker ordered for the next session.
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Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Pall
St. Louis
Saite
Ohanber
Chaimber
Civic League
Hayti
League
Reinhard Moves Into New Hartland Home
Hart county notices Reinhard, a McMullen-Heinhard Lumber Go. member, has moved into a new residence on Second Street. The nearly finished interior features hardwood floors, private hot and cold water, a Molsteir furnace, open fireplace, and modern electrical fittings. Exterior is white with a green roof, and the home’s quality is expected to enhance Reinhard’s standing.
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H. J. Reinhard
McMullen-Heinhard Lumber Go
Othe Heal
Second Street
Harti
Reinhard Wee
Ernest Lefler Victim of Hold-Up at Storefront
Last Thursday night a man entered LL Lefler store and asked to view a revolver. Ernest Lefler handed it over, the man asked to show it to a friend, and both vanished when exiting. Lefler pursued but no trace was found. Police presume the thieves left town.
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LL Loetler
Ernest Lefler
Dutle
Atriend
Aimee Ernest
Erneat
Beautiful Glassware Highlighted at Turnbaugh’s in Caruthersville
Miss Edith Davis, a Wardell schools teacher, visited her parents Mr and Mrs O B Davis in Caruthersville during Thanksgiving to view exquisitely cut glassware at Turnbaugh’s Jewelry Store featuring beautifully crafted patterns.
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Turnbaugh’s
Caruthersville
Missouri
Edith Davis
Wardell
Mrs. O. HB. Davis
Miss Elvin George Visits Friends on Thanksgiving
Miss Elvin George spent Thanksgiving Day visiting friends in Wardell. She traveled to see relatives and enjoy a day of hospitality and seasonal celebration.
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Elvin George
Wardell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit Court Proceedings
Epworth League Social
Ernest Underwood
Onelley
Es McWillivans
Lefler
Lyceum
Girl
International News Service
Bragg City Merchant
Santa Claus Goods
Wells Drug Company
Hayti, Missouri
C. OF C. Meetings
Edison Phonog
L. L. Lefler
Hayti, Mo
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