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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
A town survey shows vacant lots used for vegetables and garden tracks with few fences, supporting a street level stock law. Residents favor a chicken ordinance as in similar cities, preferring owners to fence stock and keep them on private premises to protect the public domain.
Dr F A Mayes Judge W W Tarkington and W P Meatte of this city and John A Faris of raggadocia accepted an invitation to dine with Jeff Alexander at Point Pleasant last Sunday They rode the Bull Moose Sunday morning and were met at Conran by Sam Pikeys car A brief stop at Pikeys home brought a long unseen meeting between Judge Tarkington and his old friend after forty years The feast was sumptuous and the day memorable for the group
W. and Deweese of Concord came to town on Saturday to receive treatment for a paralytic stroke that has bothered him for months. He is regarded as a leading citizen, and the community is pleased to see his recovery progress.
J H McFarland of Carutherville was in the city last Thursday on business. Harvey’s birthplace drew friends in town. Judge J B Gossom of Caruthersville, en route to St Louis to visit his wife, passed through Saturday. Wes Safford of Holland, traveling from Caruthersville, also passed through Friday.
On Sunday May 16 Woodmen of the World will unveil monuments to Hridgar Nunn W H Walker and L W Young at Woodlawn Cemetery Southeast Missouri may host the largest such event yet with public invitation extended Ceremonies begin at 2 50 p m The piece also notes state pension funds for ex Confederates and a favorable crop outlook with recent rains improving conditions for growing crops The item includes local observations on veterans and a casual note about D D Harbert and a Ca Ruthersville visit
Tim Dorris and attorney S J Jeffress attended matters before the referee in bankruptcy in Cape Girardeau on Saturday. Prosecuting Attorney C F Rage of Caruthersville traveled to Hayward on Friday to prosecute a case against a constable for disturbing the peace. Deputy Sheriff Joe Mead of Caruthersville and George R B Webb from the farm were also noted in attendance and activity on Saturday.
In Pemiscot county history Hayti faced bitter battles over the county seat with Caruthersville. Proposals to move the seat, local option elections, and pledged support by Caruthersville dry forces shaped decades of legal fights and county politics. Notable figures J A Bishop E C Randolph J S Wahl traveled through Hayti as disputes persisted.
The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors observed Mothers Day in city hall with flowers and badges. The Hussar Band accompanied the procession at 11 o clock while Rev Roney and Rev Probst delivered talks. Next year plans to invite other orders to join in the celebration. Lon Nixon and the editor were seen in town as visitors. Mitchell Meatte Sam Salvers Chip Franklin were noted as locals visiting on Friday.
Sunday school began at Terry Switch on Sunday May 9 with an attendance of twenty four. Officers elected include J W Calvin as superintendent and Miss Mary Settle as secretary and treasurer. The note expresses hope for community support to grow the program and mentions plans for a singing school. Local mentions include Tom Simpson Caruthersville pharmacist passing through Saturday Letitia McFarland visiting Caruthersville Saturday afternoon D L Sorrell Foust postmaster visiting Terry and Chris Settle of Terry town. Lost gold filled winter ring with three heart engravings on back. Reward offered to finder Joe Meutte.
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