08 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
1
Readers learn of Orr Hardware Co and Bordeaux's specials including fishing tackle glassware and gardening items. W H Diamond’s ad and Landreth’s seeds appear with local visits to Pine Bluff Morrell Arkansas City and Little Rock. Residents travel, shop sales, and community events plus new contracts and improvements around Dermott with a quiet spring scene.
A newspaper coupon offers admission to The Alex Theatre on Friday April 9 for half price. The offer targets readers seeking discounted tickets to a forthcoming performance at the venue.
R E Gillham recently started an ice cream factory in Dermott and sent out first orders this week. The one room plant houses two large freezers an ice crusher and other electric equipment plus two cold storage compartments hot water apparatus and a mixing room. The operation shows good output and potential for a flourishing business capable of handling large or small orders.
Last Friday evening two fire alarms were raised at 7 o clock and 4 80. The first alarm warned that the Dermott Bank and Trust Co cashier GA Pranklin’s residence might be on fire, but investigators found only a small, burning-out blaze with no damage. The second alarm reported Strinfetlow’s small house aflame and was quickly destroyed along with three adjacent structures. Firemen saved R Richardson’s store from catching fire as the blaze spread. Incendiary origin was considered at first, but investigators found the building caught from the flue.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church presents Miss Hettie Dunaway in Daddy Long Legs at the high school auditorium this Thursday evening. Dunaway, known for Dermott appearances in The Lady of the Decoration, draws praise from audiences. Admission 25 and Sie.
A posted notice from A. C. Seamon warns that the Decker farm is off limits and trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The message bears the date 8-25-8x and identifies Seamon as the notifier.
An ordinance regulates and licenses laundries and cleaning shops in Dermott. It sets license fees of 25 dollars for steam or hand laundries and related operations, requires connection to city sewer, safety rules for gasoline stoves, and mandatory inspections by police and health officers. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines and license revocation. Passed April 5 and published April 5, 19th.
Hurler's Candy remains the best ever, fresh every week at Bordeaux's Drug, drawing shoppers with consistent quality and wide selection. Local customers praise the weekly rollout and the store's dependable stock of treats.
The quarterly meeting in Dermott elected Dy Ed Le of Arkansas City as president, Dr J. Simms of Dermott as vice president, De J W. Stevens of Pine Bluff as secretary and treasurer, and Dr W E Hutchinson of Dermott as corresponding secretary. Guests attended a banquet at Hotel Chicot hosted by Hutchinson and Simms. next meeting planned for Pine Bluff.
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