Dont Blame the Hired Man parody in Paris Appeal
A humorous letter critiques a farmer named Corn tessel for harsh treatment of a hired man. It suggests generous sleep, cigars, meals, social activities, and rest to improve morale, arguing the worker deserves better conditions than a $25 monthly wage plus board. The piece pokes fun at old rural labor norms and ends with a plea to treat workers with humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Blanton
Paris
Apeal
Mr. Corntessel
Truant's Father Jailed Over Boy's School Absence
William Heller faced ten days in jail after his son Barthold Heller aged 14 was repeatedly truant. Judge Calvin N. Miller revoked parole following a report by Truant Officer Quinn that Barthold’s attendance had not improved, ordering the elder Heller arrested. Prosecuting Atty-Elect Howard Sidener and Judge Taylor were cited in the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthold Heller
William Heller
Virginia Avehue
Howard Sidener
Calvin N. Miller
Barthold
Miller
Casper Wolf
Heller
Wilson A. Taylor
Sidener
Quinn
St. Louis Star
Burial of Carlisle Held Up By Citizen Contributions
John G. Carlisle of Kentucky, former representative, speaker of the house, senator and secretary of the treasury, was moved in an express van from Covington to an undertaker for burial. Citizens contributed funds to prevent a pauper's burial, as no relatives or friends met the coffin or arranged payment, highlighting the lack of a formal honoring gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
John Griffin Carlisle
House
Treasury
Dlepot
Covington
Potter's Field
Blue Grass State
Divorce Notice in Pemiscot County Circuit Court
State of Missouri presides, Wil M D Brooks sues Mattie Brooks for divorce on grounds of general indignities. Defendant non resident, publication ordered in Hayti Herald for four weeks prior to February term beginning February 2. Court clerk witnesses indicate service by publication and a forthcoming judgment if no appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Pemiscot
Circuit Court
Wil
Mattie Brooks
Gossom & Wilks
Missouri
Mattie
Caruthersville
Hayti Herald
Trustee's Sale Forecloses Lot in Hayti Missouri
Public auction to sell Lot 5 in Block 15 in Hayti Missouri to satisfy a note secured by a deed of trust dated April 11 1901 recorded in Record Trust Book 4 page 541 The sale by sheriff J J A Franklin acting as trustee will be held January 14 1901 at the Bank of Hayti front door between 9 AM and 5 PM with cash to the highest bidder The notice ends with an unrelated line about Leflers Pills for liver ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imab
Missouri
Wilson
Jennie Wilson
J. H. McFarland
Pemiscot
Hayti
Guyesy City
Sail Town
Pete
J. He McFarland
J. J. A. Franklin
Bank of Hayti
State of
Ellis Paroled After Killing Willis in Little Rock
W Y Ellis who killed N P Willis at Little Rock about two years ago and was imprisoned was paroled this week. Willis was the first husband of Miss Bell formerly of Malden. She divorced him after mistreatment and married Ellis. The killing occurred during a custody dispute in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y. Ellis
N. P. Willis
Little Rock
Willis
Miss Bell
Malden
Ellis
Dunklin Democrat
Tim Dorrin Remembered by Pioneer Saloon Man
Local reminiscence honors Tim Dorrin, a pioneer saloon man famed for long service. Advert keeps the storied stance alive, inviting patrons to call and visit the same old stand for wares and solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Dorrin
Sameold Atand
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KR. C. Cresswell, D. D.S
Nayti
T. J. Trautmann
J. W. Johnson
Hayti, Mo
J. G. Crider
Trautmann
Hayii, Missouri
F. A. Mayes
Havytt
von Mayes
Lawyyer Hayti
Bayless
L. Guffy
J. S. Gossom
Pemiscot Co
Court House
Houri
J. E. Duncan
Sterling H. McCarty
United States
John T. Buckley
Notary Public Office
Wear Side Square
Hayti, Missouri
Buster
Cipizens Bank
City Bakery
Peter Streiff
Ravenstein
THE
Wea
YORK
Hay
Truant
John G. Carlisle
M. D. Brooks
Pemiscot County
E.S. Huffman
Cirenil
Leflers
Leflers Drug Store
Frisco
Hot Springs
Ark
Marlin and
Mineral Wells
Tex
N. Watts
Agent
Frisco Lines
A. J. Dorris, Pres
J. 5. Wahl
Chas. P. Wells, Jr
Citizens Bank
A. J. Dorris
Wahl
D. C. Stubbs
C.J. Provine
G. W. Dorris
Soin
Bank of Acavti
Joan L. Dorris
Jack Averill
L. Kohn
L. L. Lefler
Stearns
Burgess Therapeutic Institute
W. J. Burgess, M. D
Burgess Building
James Street
Caruthersville, Mo
W.H. Bolen
W. A. Green
Jas. W. McClanahan
Markey
F. Bloker
E. H. Musgrave Gree
L. Wilke
L. L. Collins
W. J. Pate
Chas
A. Tisdadt
John W. Green Lee W. Rood
Peoples
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