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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
5
On Wednesday December 15 the I O O F lodge met and conferred the second degree on a member named Baker. After the ceremony the lodge members went to The Pastime for lunch. Present were M. Bowden, B. C. Graves, A. M. Dernatt, J. C. Bevela, J. T. Sears, S. Pentecost, KY Blythe Naet, C. B. Wooten, Eva F. Grege and Webin from Kentucky.
An outline of a morning's activity at the Ferris railway company in Dermott lists six cars loaded with freight including building materials, travel goods, shingles, potatoes, and merchandise. The item notes this reflects roughly half a day’s business for the local railway firm, illustrating Dermott’s growing commerce.
Last Wednesday Mrs Pee Clarke entertained a small group at the home of Mr and Mrs Roadlin Clarke. The parlor was decorated with mistletoe and holly. Guests included Miss Hawkins Kennedy Splawn and Messrs Rogers Measles Moore and Greet in a rook gathering with a lions salad course served afterward.
Dermott Realty Co advertises long term farm loans with low interest and easy annual payments for farmers seeking financing. Offers clear repayment terms and accessible funding options through Dermott Realty Co’s services.
Last Sunday service focused on Christmas hymns and a brief sermon with strong attendance. Epworth League shared Christmas experiences and a tree of gifts for the poor will be set up Christmas Eve at seven oclock, accepting money or metal articles. No preaching next Sunday due to pastor’s town sermon.
J Abner Sage Sr pastor of Presbyterian Church notes encouraging Sunday School attendance and near hundred degree thermometer. Women and girls win Attendance Contest. classes 2 and 6 star. Sermons cover Providential Preparations for the Coming of Christ and being Freed from Condemnation. January first Sunday to be New Year Service with member roll call and scripture responses. Membership adds Mrs G A Moseley and Miss Mary Thompson. Young People Society of Christian Endeavor to start first of year. Sunday School 9 a m public worship 11 a m and 7 p m. Friday prayer at the corner.
J T Crenshaw writes to B Ford in El Paso Texas recounting arrival after a long trip, noting a good ship and fine accommodations, goods delivered with minimal damage, desert heat, a developing town with many Mexican and Tesh people, and Arkansas visitors settling in and praising the climate and hospitality.
On January 1st 500 coupon books will be sold for five dollars cash in advance. The books cover cleaning pressing repairing and laundry services. Leave laundry ready for pickup on Monday. Phone 125 LL. Davis.
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