Deep Laid Scheme and abandonment in Pemiscot county
A longtime local quarrel centers on the Hawti Herald and its alleged silencing. Mack Stubblefield, the sheriff, was sent to shut down the Herald, while a 1907 Dewey & York assignment in Hayti is cited as an honorable action for creditors. The piece paints a tense political feud and a backdrop of contested fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornthersville
Ang Dusin
Bowie
Carithersville
Pemiscot County
Mack Stubblelefield
Mack
Dewey & York
Hayti
Oldest subscriber in Caruthersville fight over truth and pressure
The piece describes Aunt Bettie McParland as a longtime subscriber in Caruthersville and recounts a confrontation involving the Hayti scheme makers, a defunct firm, and local officials. It portrays threats against a newspaper editor, urging readers in Parascot County to stand with the truth and join a fight for justice, promising victory or sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie McParland
Caruthersville
Mad Stubblefield
Hayti
Uictim
Dewey & York
Busines
Parascot County
Disqualified Alderman Wells Steps Aside in Hayti
C P Wells newly elected alderman from Wid Now declined to take the oath due to tax arrears, saying the oath would force perjury. He thanked supporters, called it a stepping stone in his life, and resigned. Ex-City Marshal O H Dewey, once rejected at the polls, is noted. Local notices mention Rev R B Crossman, road overseer H H Thompson, and various social items. A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Ernest Barham died of pneumonia and whooping cough.
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O. H. Dewey
Hayti
Sam Letler
Ernest Barham
Boycott War Sparks Tensions in Hayti Community
Frisco workers recount a boycott and growth in business, claim rural friends support their Herald. They accuse local merchants and railroad opponents of fear tactics, defend publishing truth and law, and call for public answer while noting Edwin S. Huffman demonstrated waytomo biles and harsh remarks about a man with limited worldly aspiration.
New Officers Take Seats After City Council
New officers were sworn in at the city council meeting, with alderman C P Wells declining the oath due to tax arrears. The newly elected marshal took the oath after a hesitating start, while other officers were seated and the session adjourned to Wednesday with hopes for harmony and continued progress.
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the Herald
Warner’s Corsets
Warner
Averill’s Store
C. P. Wells
Ueriinen
Tavineg
State of
Missouri
City of
Buster
Mr. Wells
Mr. Well
Bo Crossman
Presbyterian Shurch
Herald
Carleton
Clayton
Thompson Ines
T. H. Stoutt
John Scott
H. Thompson
J.P. Lloyd
Southeast Missonei Credit Association
Charluthersville
Aslk
Gully and
Ser
Judas
Christ
York of
L. D. Williams
Troy
Tenn
Grace Dowd
Mound Cemetery
Frisco
Resere
Edwin S. Hufman
W.E. Robertson
Cypress Lumber
Cypress
Maring
St. Charles College
St. Charles
Kennett
Dunklin CO
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