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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
1
The 1919 Hayti High School graduation presents the pictures of the graduating class. The young ladies come from well regarded families with Miss Buck from Huffman Arkansas among them. Each student plans to enter the Normal or University for the summer term.
Two Frisco train crew members were injured when passenger train No. 805 collided with extra freight No. 1404 near Havard, Missouri, in dense fog. Fireman M. R. Wardlow and engineer C. French, both of Chaffee, Missouri, suffered cuts and bruises and were treated at home or local facilities. The wreck toppled a trestle section, damaged cars and equipment, and delayed traffic until early afternoon. Conductor Z. B. Tucker aided passengers as claim agents assessed damages. Investigation by P. Wood, Memphis division superintendent, continued.
The Commercial Appeal assesses Germany’s options over the peace treaty. If Germany refuses to sign, the armistice ends and war could resume with Allied powers rewriting terms. Germany’s prudent leaders would avoid harsher terms, while a forced surrender could bring total upheaval and occupation.
The Pemiscot County Singing Convention gathers for an all round singing and prayer by the chaplain with a welcome by Rev. J. Newsom. Afternoon sessions include singing by classes, a decision on next meeting place and time, and organizing leaders lists with song counts and quartets for noon completion. J G Kessner presides and urges banners, graded classes, and baskets for attendees inHayti on the Fourth Sunday in June.
Mrs. 8. C. Glass and her family and sister-in-law Mrs Budie Glass visited the city on Saturday from Route 1 Caruthersville and extended their subscription for another year.
The article notes the crash occurred about 12 miles from Memphis near a long side track used to clear the main line for a fast passenger train, with freight cars involved and passengers aboard.
Republicans in Congress face criticism as Buncombe dominated talk, while troops returning from France praise their care. The piece argues the war effort justified spending, contrasts with German fears of indemnities, and brushes aside opposition as mere buncombe.
Guy Barbee of this city and Mary Spalding of Caruthersville were united on matrimony Sunday afternoon at Rev. F. J. Mispagel’s home in Caruthersville. The groom, a Frisco railroad breakman, is regarded as a promising young man. They came from Caruthersville Sunday night and will board until a house is rented. The Herald extends congratulations.
Miss Christine Rodgers and John Van Ausdale of Caruthersville wed Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. H. Setzer. They traveled to Memphis by the next southbound train amid a large Caruthersville group. Caruthersville youths followed, scattering rice at departure. Abigail Reynolds Lillian Elliston Lettie Buck and Stella Dorris motored to Caruthersville but were delayed by a heavy rain, remaining for the late train.
A Lost pin shaped like a medal bearing Einstein was misplaced last Sunday on the streets near the square. Finder urged to return it to the Herald Office.
E L Dycus spent several hours in Caruthersville Tuesday attending to business and stopping at local offices. The visit included meetings with municipal staff and participation in routine civic matters.
The Caruthersville event Friday night aboard the Sidney Steamer drew attendees Norris King Oscar King Russell King W P Meatte Mr and Mrs W S McCumber Miss Edith Lewis Miss Ruth Daley Miss Mary Maxey and Miss Lottie Hargett of Marston.
W. T. Hopkins and his wife visited the city on Sunday and spent the week with friends while collecting furniture saved from a recent fire. They plan to reside in Sikeston or Cape Girardeau.
John Smith, manager of the Drew Wardell Farm west of the city, and Dale Perkins traveled to Caruthersville yesterday where Smith conducted business.
The following is a copy of the citation given to First Class Private Harve M Dorris of this city now at sea returning home his division sailed for the United States last Friday He will likely be home within the next two weeks or month The citation was received by Mr and Mrs J L Dorris last week and is highly prized by them
General Orders detail Private First Class Harvey M. Dorris of Company H 360th Infantry for volunteering during a heavy bombardment at Balschwiller on the night of October 12 1918 to direct and aid in removing sick men from an exposed position to safety. The citation is issued by Major General Weigel's headquarters in France with Brabson and O Leary signing.
A note from W. E. Burlison of Hayti Missouri reports a stray loss from one mile west of Hayti. It lists a bay mare, two red horse mules, an iron gray mare mule, and a dark brown mare mule, all with harness marks. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
Mrs Lizzie Wallis received a telegram Monday from her son Herbert with the 359th Infantry A B F stating he had arrived in New York last Sunday.
Island history recalls battles and invasions by Romana Jutes Saxons and Danes. From the 14th to 16th centuries the Isle endured near constant threat of French invasion. In 1877 French forces burned Yarmouth and laid Newport waste leaving it uninhabited for two years.
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