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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
8
Authorized notices declare Charles Skipper a candidate for sheriff and collector, subject to the Democratic primary. RF Alcorn is named a candidate for sheriff and collector, subject to the Democratic primary action.
The announcement names HON Boulden as a candidate for County Surveyor subject to the Democratic primary and Circuit Judge Turner Butler of Ashley county as a candidate for Circuit Judge in the fourth judicial district subject to the actual party nominating process.
The Altrurian Club gave an informal at home Saturday afternoon at the Hawkins residence on Main Street honoring Misses Page Strider Morgan and Simp son of Tular as guests of Mrs. W S Damtel. The decor featured cut flowers and ferns with a carnat ion and fern punch table presided by Miss Lucile Hawkins. An ice course in club colors was served. Reporter Prookat Dec 1913 Mrs W A Porter and others attended. Treasurer’s Report History led by Mrs Henry Townsend Magazine The Art Treasures of America led by Mrs Geo Newman Paper Club Women and their Work Mrs C C Cowling Song America Club Paper Altruism among Animals Mrs Ek D Crenshaw Music Mesdames Scud Daniel and M E Beauchamp.
Twenty three members met Tuesday afternoon in the Woman's Missionary Society session. Rev J A Sage, now pastor, was made an honorary member as reports from committees were read and plans for a bazaar and dinner next week were set in motion.
The report notes a dinner committee chair announces a bazaar with menus in windows on Saturday. Special music and a male quartet will entertain as tamales sandwiches coffee and tea are served. Meetings, sale times, and new member Mrs A C Giles are mentioned as the society adjourns with a motto.
Mrs KE E Barlow hosted a midweek afternoon to honor Mrs J T Crenshaw as she prepares to move to Texas, joined by a group including Crenshaw Sun son Daniels Trotter and others. A second event, a Thanksgiving Rock Party hosted by Mesdames Bordeaux and Remley at the Bordeaux home, featured pink and white decor, seven lively Kook games, and a two course luncheon.
Musical entertainment by the Seeturg Orchestra accompanied a six course banquet. At the close the hostesses and guests praised the evening. Attendees included Misses Nis Clarksville Splawn DeLaney Clarke Byrd Rawborn Foster Anderson Kennedy Jones Raberni Swain Pepperman Derby Warren Rogers Crook Moore Melton Parrott Reynolds Johnson Belser Parish Murphy Greer Baron Shemwell.
An ordinance by the Dermott city council amends an earlier measure prohibiting cattle and other animals from running at large. It updates penalties and fees and clarifies enforcement within city limits, with provisions regarding who may be fined and how notices are issued. The ordinance references sections and amended sums, and was published in early December.
A garbled notice addresses hunters and local officials about the present statute, grant specifics, and procedural steps. It mentions court actions, legal authority, and impending deadlines, urging compliance and noting the role of county and state officials in enforcement.
The notice claims one of the world’s largest societies offers weekly sickness pay and monthly support to members including farmers and laborers. It promises salaries for agents and emphasizes comparing protections with other groups to see leadership in provision. Beware of vague terms and dubious promises in this historical advertisement.
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