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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
4
A brief list of staple items including wheat flour potatoes beef sirloin butter milk saltcodfish and eggs with associated numeric values indicating prices or quantities. The fragment suggests a historical market or grocery listing showing item names and figures.
Prof Barnett reports Bulletin 4 from the Commission on Accredited Schools listing Dermott High among the Cohesive thirteen Arkansas high schools accredited with southern universities. Track prep delayed by rains but set for Friday and events Saturday. Representatives named: Marie Bulloch, Earl Tucker, Pauline Duerson, Mary Briscoe, Louis Hardi, Scottie Courtney. Two teachers sick. classes covered by Bessie Morris and Helen Bartmess. Cups and medals for SEAA meet displayed at Bordeaux's Drug Store.
The local assessments of Light Imnd Water Improvement District No. 2 were filed in my office on April 10 and are now subject to inspection. Chas. F. Crook, Clerk of the City of Dermott.
The program for the Southeast Arkansas Literary and Athletic Association in Dermott on April 20 1917 lists piano and voice contestants performing works by Lack Mascagni and others. It details sections in High School Auditorium starting 9 30 A M with entries from Crossett Dermott McGehee Monticello Lake Village Hamburg Portland Parkdale Aywives Dumas Dumas Crossett Readland and more including declamations and readings by numerous students.
The Pine Bluff convention from April 24 to 26 will host John L. Alexander of Chicago as principal speaker. Alexander, head of the International Sunday School Association's Secondary Division, is described as America's leading teenage specialist with a witty, fact filled address. Also featured is Prof. T. W. Shannon of Delaware Ohio, renowned Eugenic Specialist. The event includes an exhibits display, handwork by Sunday schools, and a reduced railroad fare with lodging and meals.
Community notes list Rev. B. F. Scott and Rev. S. L. Franklin visiting McGehee and nearby areas. Weisman Co features new colored hats. Frank Young of Little Rock speaks for the Mosaics. Martha Richardson, 14, dies at home on the Bayou. funeral for Mrs. Neal held at Holland's Chapel. Presiding Elder Allen visits Pine Bluff to observe cannon at A. M. E. Zion Church. Sarah Leggin from Bastrop returns home after weeks in town with Preston Davis. Dr. Coleman to Blissville. W. T. Johnson of Halley arrives with a statement of sentiment from Halley and Hurds neighbors.
Albert Blood killed Payne Harris and seriously wounded Harris' brother after an altercation over a debt of a few dollars. The shooting occurred yesterday morning near Dermott Land & Lumber Co's new Dukes Spur, about three miles north of Baxter. Both victims are described as negroes. The wounded man was shot in the side and rendered paralyzed from the hips down. he was taken to Little Rock for treatment. Blood escaped and remained at large at press time.
Pupils from colored schools impressed during the Loyalty Day demonstration on Monday afternoon. Teachers and students showed careful training and earnest effort, with a standout performance of the song Dont Bite the Hand thats Feeding You. The selection drew applause for its timely message about national pride and belonging.
The Southeast District Baptist Singing Convention meets at First Baptist Church on South Freeman St in Dermott from Friday April 20 at 7 30 pm through April 22. All lovers of good vocal music of all races and denominations are urged to attend and support the event. Rev R A Adana is pastor.
A letter from Rev W T Johnson Halley Ark declares loyalty to the United States and President Wilson. He pledges that he has seven sons ready to lay down their lives for the country. He states support for the Government and requests unity among colored citizens.
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