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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
1
Two women found a gunny sack containing a newborn infant girl while fishing one mile south of Cooter. J H Smith held an inquest and the body was buried on the ditch bank as investigations proceed. Local residents note reports of visits and church activities among Oak Ridge and Portageville communities.
B O Bennett announces candidacy for Wemiscot county clerk. He is 31, married, a former highway engineer and current surveyor finishing term, with eight years in the county. He appeals to Democratic voters, pledging to fill the office creditably and with proven reliability.
Local column urges towns to organize a Clean-Up Day to remove trash and weeds, improve streets and yards, and raise civic pride. It notes children will help under lead and cites Ada Bridges and Artie Hayes while listing residents updating homes and cottages.
W H Johnson reports on school events including the senior play on Thursday May 18 in the Big Tent, the school picnic Friday May 1 , and a baccalaureate sermon Sunday May 21 at 11 am by Rev Dr Williamson of St Louis. Graduating exercises on Monday night May 22. The School Bank closed for the year with many pupils saving. deposits boosted local bank deposits. Hugh Harbert placed third in the mile at Cape Girardeau High School Meet and plans to contend for the individual cup next year.
W H Wilks of Carutheraville declares in the Herald his candidacy for Pemiscot County sheriff. Born and raised in the county, he serves as Little Prairie township constable and asks voters for earnest consideration at the primary. He promises his best services if elected and notes August 1 as a date for favorable voter regard. Rev Tyler of Portageville visited Rev J J Ragsdale last week amid local illness notes and school week labor. The paper mentions winning athletic ribbons and a community spirit toward local business support, plus weekly yard work and weed growth.
Misses Ernestine and Irene Baldwin of Kennett visited grandparents here Saturday. Mr and Mrs Brittin Jessie Dorris and James Jackson fished at Kirk Sunday. Miss Hattie Mae Argo visited sister Mrs SiJ Frasier in Chaffee Saturday and Sunday. Misses Beatrice Hayden Opal and Bertha Toon motored over from Caruthersville Sunday. Mrs M E Downing of Chaffee visits here this week. Hugh Harbert in Caruthersville on business Friday evening. Miss Letitia Mcarland visited Mrs C J Mayes of Kennett Saturday. John Scott made a business trip to Illinois last week. Mrs Otto Walters and baby visited Mrs Dixie Dorris last week. Born to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Hoowe a son. Mrs Howe formerly Alberta Alexander. Mr and Mrs C J Mayes and son Howard visited relatives here Sunday.
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