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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
FOR TRE We are authorized to announce WJ Splawn as a candidate for Treasurer of Chicot county subject to Democratic party action Albert Ahrens announced as candidate for County Treasurer subject to Democratic primary action.
We are authorized to announce Chas e Skipper as a candidate for Sheriff and Collector subject to the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announce RF Alcorn as a candidate for Sheriff and Tax Collector subject to Mienckin of the.
A notice announces HON Boulden as a candidate for County Surveyor subject to Democratic action.
We announce Herring of Warren as candidate for Circuit Judge in the Peorh Judicial District and Tain Turner Butler of Astiles County as candidate for Circuit Judge in the same district, both subject to action of the Democratic party.
Kompire of Hambure announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney in the Tenth Judicial Circuit under the Democratic party process. The entry signals party support pending official action and committee approval.
The W M S dinner at the Methodist church group and the bazaar brought a large turnout in Dermott. Delicacies sold out quickly and many shoppers browsed booths with useful and ornamental items. The social and financial success reflects the community effort and holiday spirit.
Dermott shows rapid expansion with numerous construction projects underway. A $100,000 expansion to the schoolhouse nears completion and is already in use, praised by teachers and students for better facilities. A new school for colored students opens, touted as among the best in the state for colored education.
The Dermott boom continues with a new Chicot Hotel partially furnished and slated for use, a Kimball piano in the second story reception room, and furniture for Hotel Dermott. A stable for H. Parnell is finished, a new cottage foundation work is underway, and a brick structure near the depot has begun excavations. A new laundry, talks of a billiard room, and rapidly laid sidewalks accompany plans for a Methodist parsonage and church moves as Dermott advances beyond a country town.
Warren residents heard from Hon. B L Herring and son Hon. B I Herring about a bid for a seat in the district's judicial office. The candidate, long a local attorney and former prosecuting attorney, is praised for legal skill and public service as voters prepare for the upcoming primary.
Miss Aline Ford entertained the Five Hundred Club Thursday at her Preeman Street home for a 24-seat dinner and lively games. Mr J. R. Greer won high score as guests included Mrs. E. J. Logue of Arkansas City who sang, with duet moments by Mrs. Logue and Mrs. Etter. A salad course followed and plans set for the first Tuesday in January at Hotel Dermott hosted by club members.
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