Local and Personal News From Arkansas Towns
Community notes report church preaching by Rev William A Rolle in Arkansas City last Thursday. Local moves include S W Crook family relocating to Baxter and J A Bennett visiting the Arkansas Louisiana Highway Commission. Damaged pipes, a bone dry incident, and a medical death in Camp Gordon are also mentioned along with a Mary Roberts Rhinehart serial coming February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Rolle
Arkansas City
Kt. B. Foster
A. T. Foster
Atlanta
Camp Gordon
Lois Poster
Dr. Foster
Carrolton
District Sunday School Convention at Dermott Presby Church
A District Convention for White Sunday Schools will meet at Dermott Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 3. All white Sunday Schools in the district including West Dermott and Bellaire are urged to participate. W D Trotter, President Dermott District.
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The
Baptist Church
Belle Aire
Arkansas Street
Dermott Presbyterian Church
West Dermott
Bellaire
W. D. Trotter
Dermott
Dermott Receives Honor in Little Rock Red Cross Letter
Mayor Charles E. Taylor of Little Rock sends a letter praising Dermott residents for their Red Cross support. He notes Dermott and Mr. B P Remley led notable efforts in the 19 hundred member Red Cross drive, commending the Dermott community and Remley personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bordeaux
Chas E. Taylor
Little Rock
Gro. W. Simmons
St. Louis
American Red Cross
Remley
Dermott
Red 38
Henry Ordeaux
Arkansas
Henry
Davis
Red Cross
BP. Remley
Ood
Charles E. Taylor
Piedmont Motor Car Co Representatives Here
The Piedmont Motor Car Company, Virginia incorporated with a million dollars capital, seeks Arkansas stockholders and local recognition. Two representatives, Jack R. Connor and Henry T. Dean, are at the Hotel Dermott for a few days to discuss the proposition and will be featured in a full page ad this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Motor Car Company
Virginia
Arkansas
South
Messrs
Jack R. Connor
Henry T. Dean
Primary Election Set in Dermott February 1
On Tuesday February 1 a primary will nominate Dermott city officials for two year terms. Ward 1 votes at Chicot Hotel Ward 2 at Mayor's Office Ward 8 at School Annex. Candidates file pledges with the City Recorder: Mayor ten dollars Recorder one thousand Marshal ten Treasurer five dollars ten Alderman thirty three dollars. J A Bennett Mayor T Crenshaw Recorder. January 9 1918.
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Dermott
Chicot Hotel
J. A. Bennett
T. Crenshaw
Dermott Bank Elects Officers and Directors at Annual Meeting
At the Dermott Bank & Trust Co annual stockholders meeting held Tuesday January 15 officers elected President H Thane Vice-pres E P Remley Cashier G A Franklin Asst Cashier Phil Anderson and Auditing Committee J C Hoffman J A Bennett Directors elected H Thane E P Remley D Kimpel J C Hoffman H Bordeaux 4 A Bennett and R P Stinson.
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Dermott Bank & Trust Co
H. Thane
E. P. Remley
G. A. Franklin
4. A. Bennett and
R. P. Stinson
Young Christians Reach Outward Service Led by Bennett
Christian Endeavor meeting features prayer service and discussion on one way to reach outward. Leader Mrs J A Bennett guides general discussion with responses from all present. Hymn and benediction cap the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. A. Bennett
Miss Dunaway Delights Dermott Audience at Lyceum
The Hettie Jane Dunaway Co presented Red Rambler at Dermott High Auditorium Tuesday evening drawing a full house with standing room. The performance showcased Dunaway's impersonation talent in an 41 scene production with vivid costumes and settings. The next act will feature Vierra's Royal Hawaiian Singers and Players slated for late February.
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Hettie Jane Dunaway
Dunaway Company
Miss Dunaway
Lyceum
Vierra
Royal Hawaiian Singers
Bennett for Mayor in Dermott News announces candidacy
The Dermott News reports J A Bennett seeking re election as mayor of Dermott after completing his first term. It states he has been thoroughly efficient and that he will likely be re elected without opposition.
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Dermott
J A Bennett
Bennett
J. T. Freeman
Freeman
A. ©. Blanks
Blanks
Collard Announces Candidacy for Ward One Alderman
R L Collard announces run for Alderman in Ward One his first foray into local politics He is foreman at Bimel Ashcroft Mfg Co and appeals for support in the election as a well qualified representative of his district on the council
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Collard
Collard
Bimel Ashcroft Mfg. Co
Prothro Enters Ward 2 Alderman Race
A. Prothro announces candidacy for Ward No 2 alderman. He says he is not soliciting votes due to business commitments but will serve if his constituents desire. Longtime council member praised as one of the town’s best aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Porter
A. Prothro
Prothro
Ward 3 Aldermen Names Include J T Freeman and A Blanks
New weekly notices announce J T Freeman candidate for Ward 4 alderman pending city primary. A Blanks of Ward 3, already alderman, consents to seek re election and is favored to win again.
Cavaness Seeks City Recorder Post in Dermott Race
A. G. Cavaness announces candidacy for City Recorder in the Dermott city primary on February 19. He moved from Monticello 18 years ago and has never before sought office, urging voters to consider his claims on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Cavaness
City Recorder
Cavaness
Dermott
Monticello
City Primary Candidate Pledges Due January Nineteenth
Notice shows all candidates must file pledges with the City Central Committee and City Recorder by Saturday January 19. Those failing to file will be barred from running. Names listed include Harvey Parnell C Nielsen Henry Gaster and the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Central Committee
City Recorder
Harvey Parnell
C. G. Nielsen
Henry Gaster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Huyler’s Candies
Bordeaux Drug Store
C. Ross
Peddicord Street
M. Holland
Bradley
Lafayette County
Tinbury Stars
S. W. Crook
Baxter
Ulc. Barnett
Fordyce Public Schools
Astrurian Club
J.H Cherry
Malls
S. B. Webb
J. B Gillham
M. R. Hanchey
Rexall
Jordeaux Drury Store
Tom Biggs
Insane Asylum
Whon F. Etter
Saginsr
Jr. Ed. Collins
W. C. Ross
Julia Suber
Pine Bluff
Will D. Boone
Jos. Ashcroft
Poplar Bluff, Mo
J. M. Belser
Louie of
Dumas
E. J. Sharp
Kirkpatrick
Eagle Furniture Co
E. Schnelz
George Elder
Arkansas-Louisiana Highway Commission
McGehee
Dermott Red Cross Knitting Club
A. Parrish
Front Street
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
E. H. Wright
Wright
Dan
Piedmont Motor Car Co
Stockholders Meeting
Christian Endeavor
Hanchey’s Drug Store
Uncle Sam
Kessler- Matthews Auto Company
FORD
Arkansas St
Dishough’s Grocery
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