Skipper and Alcorn Named as Candidates in Democratic Primary
The party authorizes Chas F. Skipper for Sheriff and Collector and Ro Alcorn for Sheriff and Treasurer Collector, subject to the Democratic primary.
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
8
The party authorizes Chas F. Skipper for Sheriff and Collector and Ro Alcorn for Sheriff and Treasurer Collector, subject to the Democratic primary.
Authorized notices announce HON Boulden as candidate for County Surveyor pending Democratic primary action with Tarner Butler of Astley County and others like LL Hering for Circuit Judge Tenth District, BT Compere for Prosecuting Attorneys title in Hamburg, and HW Baxter of Warren seeking Prosecuting Attorney, all subject to party decisions and election rules.
A local notice announces Hon Sam W. Samson of Amity as a candidate for Congress and Hon Em. Magnolia as a candidate for Congress, both subject to the Democratic party's action. The posted text reflects authorization to announce these candidates under party endorsement.
A special Board of Trade meeting in Dermott discusses forming a Chautauqua course for spring. Organizers from the Altruistian Club and others pledge support to attract hundreds of visitors, boosting town commerce and advertising. Local merchants note business remains steady despite saloon closures and dull post holiday slowdowns, with residents urged to attend.
John H. Mage, State Commissioner of Agriculture, has introduced a blank book indexed by counties to catalog farm lands offered for sale by owners. The exhibit, open to visitors weekly, aims to help prospective settlers contact sellers directly and gain access to available lands.
In a Sunday sermon at the Methodist Church, Rev Niner Saye praised Dermott’s progress over five years noting a new school house depot hotels and modern stores. He urged plans for a new Methodist Church as town improvements attract homeseekers and investors.
The article notes continued attraction and expected growth driven by Masaukewest and allied groups, highlighting natural advantages and active involvement of churches and organizations in fostering progress and activity in the area.
A call for a special meeting of the Board of Trade invites all members to attend Wednesday amid important business. By order of the President K Dillender, Secretary.
Special stockholders meeting and regular board sessions declare annual dividend at five percent with surplus. directors and officers elected at Dermott Bank and Trust Co annual meeting. dividends show growth, amid officers named and board changes. meeting held Thursday with officers confirmed and dividend announced.
A Threeday event at a honey home on Damiels Ave featured Miss dames Telmstetter Haulines Portland Ind Bordeaux Kenn ey Katlow ROPL Stitten Lees Wooltalk Newman Mister Byrd Bord Janie Vis sina Tawkins as guests. The meal included chicken a la Nong fried goods and macaroons with delicate gestures from a lithe Japanese woman.
The fourth month honors list includes Wiebth Grade Wheeler Wooltelk Joe Dante Lennard byane Harry Stinson and others. Seventh Grade starts with Manie Mi Murtry Jewel Me Daniel and Mary Bisco. Sixth Grade features Russell Bartiness Herman Courson Merving Peary Ad Johnson Wille Perry Vivian Shipper. Fifth Grade lists Mabel Grevy leours Hardin Jenne Cohen Wallace Briscoe Alice Gilliam A. G. Bolton Marvin Bird.
Leaders across Seventh Grade History chaired by Mary McMuitty Boplish and Mary McMuirtry Avietic Jewel McDaniel, with Electives in Arithimetic and Physiology. Eighth Grade History led by Leonard Evars and Wheeler Woolfolk Geography by Joe Dante. Fifth and Sixth Grades formed last week with Harold Neff as President, Dick Lane VP, Scottie Courtney Secretary, May Belle Dynes Treasurer. Class motto We do things. Program notes include Chessinotto and R.O W.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church in Dermott Arkansas invites all to a measuring party next Tuesday evening and night between 230 and dollars. Attendees will be welcomed with hospitality and a small sale is mentioned for those who cannot attend to pay their meeting fee.
Mrs. George Newman hosted the Altruran Clubs last week for a surprise word game setup by Cowling. Guests enjoyed a hand-painted china spread, candles, and a table centerpiece as Mrs Cowling departed Walnut Dale for her future home.
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