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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
1
A youth Virgil Combs allegedly shot Tom Allen in Allen's back yard near Steele, after an apparent affair with Allen's wife. Combs and Mrs. Allen were captured. Combs claims coercion by the wife. Investigators note a $1000 life policy in the W O W. Combs faces steady jail for July circuit term.
Notice to qualified voters of Hayti School District No 16 Pemiscot county Missouri that a special election will be held at the schoolhouse on Monday May 24 1917 at 2 pm to vote on authorizing the board to issue bonds of ten thousand dollars for the purchase equipment and improvement of block 20 the public square and city hall for High School use. Secretary D D Haarbert signs the order of the board.
In Sedalia last summer a tragedy shook the county as Prof. Jos. Combs and his wife mourn their son’s alleged crime. The coroner’s inquest at Steele preceded the couple’s arrest and jail transfer. The Allens, a well known family, were stunned by the death of a man aged about 30 to 35, leaving a young child. Mrs. Allen has not spoken publicly, and a preliminary examination before Squire Watkins in Caruthersville is set for Thursday.
H. T. Hunter of Caruthersville was seen on the streets Wednesday afternoon. He is now a renewal Herald subscriber, with N.C. KR service receipt included with every Buckley’s purchase.
Sheriff of Pemiscot County announces the June 5 1817 conscription registration for men aged 21 to 30. Volunteers are sought at each polling place to assist, with no pay, under Governor Gardner’s authorization. County officials will appoint registrars per precinct and arrange registration rooms.
Miss Mary Hicks visits friends at Pascola this week. M. G. Manuel buys a Ford automobile. R. G. Bettis travels to Hayti for unspecified business or visit.
Tuesday to attend to business matters. Mrs. Lillian Stinnett of Clay Root visited her sister Mrs. Nan French. Miss Harriett Green, Pascola school teacher, went home Friday. Mrs. F. E. Siler visited relatives in Osceola Tuesday. Tilman Woody and Miss Laurie Lambert wed at Pascola Saturday night. Miss Lena Stover of Blytheville visited Pascola with her father Van Stover. Rev. McDonnell preached at Pascola city hall Sunday. Pascola school closed Friday until September term. Several Pascola youths visited Hayti and Caruthersville Sunday. Wm. Terrett attended to business Monday. M. G. Manual pleased at prospect of day crop. J. W. Stout has a new Cole automobile. T. R. Cole and Miss Beatrice Tigett married at Caruthersville Saturday.
Concord residents report rain Monday night easing dry spells. John Yarbro and family visited J B Sanders and family. Effie Ball visited Gladys Chism while Pearl Chism traveled to Kennett. Mrs Terrell traveled to Swift and Caruthersville. Local youth attended Sunday school in Stanley. A singing convention is planned for the third Sunday in June at Stanley. Everyone is urged to attend.
Clay Root News reports a slow week with no major items. Sunday school attendance reached 46 last Sunday with a $3.06 donation. Several Kennett residents attended and a note to watch for next week's items.
This week we enroll W. P. Randall Van Brown and J. T. Odle on the Herald list of subscribers with hope they gain much from the paper F. M. Perkins traveled to St Louis for several days and Fred Morgan went to Caruthersville on a business trip Wednesday Herald Phone 94.
Hafford Graham a laborer for Mitchell Bros Log and Lumber Co of Libourn attempted suicide Sunday at 11:30 AM by leaping before a switch engine in Frisco yards. He suffered deep cuts and bruises but survived after the train was stopped. He acted strangely prior and shouted Dont let that man arrest me. He was taken to Blytheville where his left leg was amputated that afternoon. His mother and two brothers live in Walnut Ridge and Blytheville.
Mrs M Z Elliston and Mrs Stephens visited the plant and presses they examined operations and explained details. Mrs Chas Hay of near the city visited the office. she once worked at New Madrid Record under Capt Albert O Allen. Bertha Miller and Jerome Light attended the Elks excursion in Caruthersville. Buckley’s advertised coats and middies at 50 65 cents and 1.00, plus Keds for women.
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