Clash Over County Fund Report Spars With Editor
In Caruthersville a dispute erupts after The Argus published accusations against county treasurer Albert Diehlin. Editor Averill denies errors then refuses to correct, leading to a confrontation with Diehlin and his brother Carl Bigham who demands retraction.
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Caruthersville
Arius
Hivham
Eli If Averill
Oanpry Os
Averill
Taiarstad
Carl Bighiin
Albert Kchain
Dod Ib Wis
Severi
Argusan
Albert
Belicht
Albert Diehiun
Himiself
Digehios
Carl Bigham
The
Argus
Demiscot County
Mr. Bigham
Dhis
Entertainments at Hayti School Benefit Hall Event
Pupils from Hayti public schools will stage an entertainment at the Victory Hall Priding Hight on the 6th with proceeds benefiting the school library. The program is planned with teachers aiding, and advertisers urged to support honestly to avoid paper losses. Local social notes mention Mrs. J N Hilbard and two daughters visiting Kennett, while Tobe Holloman travels to Memphis for medical care and a street altercation between a publisher and editor ends with bystanders separating them.
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Hayti
Whiel Wilh
Hayti Past And Present A Call To Intelligent Voters
A historical appeal urges newcomers in Hayti to study local conditions past and present. It cites pre-1900 business failures, the city hall debt of 10 years and annual costs, looming electric-light expansion, and the belief that saloons fund public needs, urging informed public action rather than repeating past errors.
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Hayti
Hawtis
Ando
Periscot
Huti
la. Dorris
Stephens Mercantile Co
Mervemin
Caruthersville
Haytiwood
Hayti Public Schools Close For Big Picnic Day
Hayti Public Schools will close Friday the 13th for a big day of events. A basket dinner will be served on the grounds, with a forenoon of basketball and other games and an afternoon of racing and athletic feats. An interesting program and handsome premiums are offered, with strong support from local businesspeople.
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Hayti
Mrs Wahl Returns to Health After Memphis Hospital Admission
Wahl of Caruthersville reports Mrs. Wahl has left Memphis hospital and is greatly improved in health after a brief stay. The update arrives as she recovers in this city following medical care.
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Als. Wahl
Caruthersville
Perkins returns from St Louis visit notes delays
EF. M. Perkins arrived Friday morning from a trip to St. Louis and visited his parents in Sumner Isb and relatives in Lawrenceville. Fred Morgan was in Caruthersville on Tuesday attending to business.
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EF. M. Perkins
St. Louis
Sumner
Isb
Lawrenceville
Fred Morgan
Caruthersville
Debating Saloon License Revenue in Caruthersville
Citizens argue against a saloon license, claiming it would injure town institutions and reduce revenue by $2,400 to $3,200. They defend the town dry and Caruthersville wet stance, asserting fewer crimes and disturbances with their current policy.
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Caruthersville
The Boycott Prompts Frisco Employee Goods Orders
A merchant and railroad man reported that about 45 Frisco workers signed an agreement to buy all their goods from Ivy Williams at Caruthersville and ship them to Hayti by deadhead freight. The note praises Williams as a longtime friend who owns Hayti property including the public square and a $10,000 city hall. The piece predicts a boost to Hayti as the square and city hall are developed into business venues and a fine hotel.
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Frisco
Ivy Williams
Caruthersville
Heyti
Hayti
Doctor Phipps Returns From Vacation With Guest
Dr. J. M. Phipps came back Thursday morning from a two weeks trip to St. Louis Indianapolis Bedford and French Lick Springs. He was joined by Mrs. Phipps sister Miss Eleanor Tracy who will be their guest for a month.
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J. M. Phipps
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Bedford
French Lick Springs
Wright Joins Alfalfa Tests at Wagoner Drying Station
J. E. Wright of Wagoner S D arrived Friday to take part in the government alfalfa tests at the artificial drying station. This marks his fourth summer here as superintendent of Wagoner schools.
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J. E. Wright
Wagoner
S. D
Pete Meutte Reopens Salo on North Main Site
Pete Meutte reopened his saloon in the Crider old drug store building on the north end of the lot where his business burned a week ago Saturday. A $700 set of fixtures has been ordered and will likely arrive this week.
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Pete Meutte
Crider
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St. Charles College
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