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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
The Hussar Band will give a free concert on Wednesday night at the northeast corner of the public square with a new program of band music. They seek public funds to build an up-to-date band stand at about 50 dollars and urge a general collection to share the cost, hoping individuals contribute a small amount and someone starts the drive.
L. B. Holt and Lee Wolf, Caruthersville progress merchants, paused between trains in the city Saturday night on their way to St Louis.
George Terrett of Hayward visited Friday and Saturday sharing memories of pioneer days. At age 82 he remains hale and hardy, a testament to this region's healthfulness. He recalled plowing as a barefoot boy for Judge Tarkington on land now within the city limits. Harry Gengenbach of Concord reported Frank Cunningham's dwelling badly damaged by a Friday night fire, likely sparked by crossed electric wires on a cistern house, with Gengenbach among the first on the roof to help fight the blaze. Joe Webb of Portageville was in town Sunday.
A prior health ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe natural remedy to replace calomel for bilious symptoms. It claims calomel is toxic, causes salivation and bone necrosis, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without griping. The ad promises a money back guarantee and suitability for children, noting pleasant taste.
Balloons with prize tags were released Monday through Wednesday this week, mainly from Caruthersville and Hayti. Mayor Dyer Byrd led the launch here after winds hindered Caruthersville departures, with prizes including soap, apparel, farm goods, food, tobacco, and household items, to be claimed at Ward Coppage Mercantile by Friday noon, May 23.
In town visits and social rounds, Judge BE L Davis from Braggadoc and Dustin Popham Caruthersville city collector spent Tuesday in this city. Numerous residents such as Miss Nelle Morgan and Mrs. Merle Wegner joined visits to relatives in Arkansas and Missouri. I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge attendance, farm machinery transactions, and local court notes appear, with Messrs. Cook and Mayes in legal matters and bootlegger enforcement discussed in New Madrid county. Mrs. Thomas Hopkins suffered illness tied to her Colorado Springs death news, impacting family.
The Corn Acre Yield Contest at the State Normal School in Cape Girardeau Mo closes June 1 with 23 counties represented led by Stoddard and Franklin. Reports show corn in prime condition and several cultivations done. Top yield may exceed 90 bushels per acre, with prizes up to 40 and a scholarship per county. Pemiscot County entrants listed include John Mente Portageville Floyd Wilks Caruthersville L H Gale Hayti Alvin Gould Willie Harris.
Mayor Dyer Byrd and City Attorney Wm. McElwain, plus Bob Cop, Neil Helin of Caruthersville, traveled through this city after a river outing. Local residents and visitors frequenting mills, farms, and schools are listed, including Buckley’s frost proof cabbage crop and upcoming births.
James Tull left Thursday morning for Campbell to seek treatment for a wound from a smokestack incident at the J. B. Sturm saw mill. The Continental Lyceum Bureau performed at the Dorria Theatre Friday and Saturday, featuring soprano Jeff McAdams from Batesville, Ark., who stayed with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dorris. Matt J. Conran and Col. Tow Gullivan of New Madrid visited Caruthersville Saturday for Circuit Judge Sterling W. H. McCarty’s Pemiscot County term, one of two counties judged in a single week.
Modern, new and first class condition bungalows offered by Fred Larson of Hasti Mo. Conveniently located in the best part of the city. Cash price or easy terms available.
$20 offered for two mules missing since about November 1 1914 near Garfield Arkansas. Black horse mule nine years old about 154 hands high with small scars on forelegs and a white tail spot. weighs about 1000 pounds. Blue bay mule 14 years old 16 hands high weighs about 1100 pounds with a Lind in right eye and rough appearance. Notify O C Byrum Barfield Arkansas.
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