Seventeen Years Ago in Pemiscot County News
Sixteen years ago on January 27 1899 notes include E P of Braggadocio and D H Cuip visiting on business Virg Adams remodeling a drug store Jennie Spencer and Nick Jones wed January 22 in a ceremony led by Rev John H Henson Forrest Page once feared in Pemiscot and Mississippi counties was killed by Ike Crawford after a feud. weather records show 70 degree heat then heavy snow storm. courthouse site chosen near the old Methodist church cemetery in Ward avenue on land bought for 700 dollars. a Havana letter from George F Cameron recalls the Maine tragedy. Chas Weidman of Steele visiting Caruthersville. G J Rabold of Jackson and T J Rabold of Hillsboro visiting E J Rabold.
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Forrest Page
Pemiscot County
Mississippi County
Ark
Ike Crawford
Blytheville
Crawford
Caruthersville
Old Methodist Church
Ward Avenue
Clint Hall
Hayti
George F. Cameron
Havana
Cuba
Savannah
United States
Moro Castle
Maine
Opposition to court circuit split by Hon. Von Mayes
Dexter Statesman editor cites EMP Crowe opposing the first bill to divide judicial circuits by pairing Dunklin and Pemiscot counties. The piece argues relief is needed due to growth, notes Crowe’s conflict with losing Judge Walker, and urges legislature to act while predicting his stance. It questions persistence of personal motives and calls for constructive relief.
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Crowe
Dexter Statesman
von Mayes
Dunklin
Pemiscot
Mc. Crowe
Stoddard
New Madrid
Mississippi
Scott
Cape Girardeau
Southeast Missouri Press Association
Walker
Waa
State inquiry calls for investigation into Missouri spending
A State Legislature lower house vote seeks a thorough inquiry by a committee of all state offices. The piece argues that current laws grant excess official latitude and lack enforceable penalties, citing Secretary of State Cornelius Roach overprinting advertising for constitutional amendments and county paper fees. It contends misused funds exceed $50,000, aimed at backing Roach’s 1916 gubernatorial bid.
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Missouri
Cornelius Roach
Secretary of
Court of Appeals
Pendleton
Asbury
Kansas City
Don Roach
Lum Lefler candidate for city marshal in Hayti
C L Lefler known as Lum or Un cle Lum announces this week as a candidate for city marshal. Pioneer citizen native and descendant of early French settlers, Lefler has previously served in the office and is described as a good citizen who enforces ordinances. He asks the people of Hayti for their confidence. Start the New Year right trade at Buckiley s.
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L. Lefler
Lum
Uncle Lum
Mr. Lefler
Hayti
Lefler
Letter From Christ Exposes Superstition and Hoax
The piece argues superstition grips most minds and preys on fear of the unknown. It condemns a recurring "Letter From Christ" as a crude hoax aimed at exploiting susceptible readers, distinguishing belief from credibility and warning against false religious ploys.
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Christ
Sturm seeks re election alderman in first ward
J 8 Sturm announces this week for re election to the office for alderman from the First Ward. He is seen as honest and dedicated and would continue faithful service if re elected. A separate note mentions Guy Sanders John Fields Harry and Walter Schilling visiting Dowd Crossing levee and Caruthersville, reporting levee conditions and 118 steps to river. Eva Jones of Moscow Ky sends one dollar to renew subscription. Joe McFall seen in Caruthersville Tuesday morning.
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Sturm
John
Guy Sanders
John Fields
Harry
Walter Schilling
Dowd Crossing
Caruthersville
Hayti
Publisher withholds letter to spare religious readers
The editor explains that the letter has been repeatedly requested for publication but argues publishers should keep such material out of print to avoid playing tricks on the religiously inclined.
School Attendance and Local Events Reported
The article notes record attendance at the school, with 395 189 boys and 206 girls enrolled. It lists recent visitors including Mrs. Louise Creely and Mrs. W. H. Johnson, announces a Patrons' Meeting on February 9 to discuss Home Credits, promotes the play A Daughter for the Desert at City Hall January 28 with Hussar Band music, and mentions John Boon of Covington visiting to retrieve a mule.
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City Hall
Folke
Hussar Band
Hayti City finances 1914 1915 semi annual statement
The City of Hayti Pemiscot County Missouri releases its semi annual financial statement for the period July 5 1914 to January 1 1915 detailing sinking and security fund balances receipts totals and treasurer accounts. It notes all vouchers warrants bills and receipts are open for taxpayer inspection and filed in a fire proof vault with the city clerk’s office.
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Hayti
Pemiscot County
Missouri
Treasury
Haiti
Otis A. Popham
Treas
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Braggadocio
Lls
Esq
D. H. Cuip
Ocio
Virg Adams
Jennie Spencer
Nick Jones
John H. Henson
Mercury
Chas. Weidman
Steele
Old Commonwealth
Perry County
Indiana
G. J. Rabold
Jackson, Mo
T’. J. Rabold
Hillsboro, NL
E. J. Rabold
C. L. Lefler
Buckiley
A. O-Uf
Eva Jones
Moscow, Ky
Joe McFall
Johweom
Louise Creely
W. H. Johnson
E. T. Adams
J. W. Johnson
Griffin
W.B. Henson
Jessie Dorris
E. M. Carter
John. Boon
Covington
General Fund
Total
Sinking Fund
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Severton Po Tisceces Ha Kane
Yewess
Board of Health
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General Fund Labor Wee
DruGcs Jewelry
Cefler
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