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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
1
The Dermott column lists Orr Hardware Co items, new and used goods, rooming houses with bath and phone, Studebaker wagons, shingles, and furniture. It notes a Lyceum season finale, a McGehee Band concert, a prohibition lecture, Christmas savings accounts, and local visits by residents, with real estate for sale or rent and a bottling works move.
Dermott business leaders from the Board of Trade joined citizens from Dermott Monticello Tillar Hambur g and other towns in traveling to Little Rock on Monday to oppose the proposed levee bill before a legislative committee. Delegates included W J D Trotter Henry Bordeaux J D A Bennett E G Hammock and many others.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of R. Pope Blythe around midnight last Friday. The Blythe couple were away at a dance at Hotel Dermott. Flames burned quickly, leaving no chance to save furniture or clothing. The house was valued at 1600 dollars with 32700 insurance. household goods were partially insured. Blythe plans immediate rebuilding a six room bungalow.
Attendance at Sunday School is fine given the weather. The pastor conducted the funeral of Dr. J. M. Stuart in Mc Gehee last Saturday. All services are regular next Sunday morning. An Army Testament service will be held at the Methodist Church next Sunday night with Brother W. A. Rolle delivering the address. It is a union service and offerings will aid the American Bible Society in distributing testaments to soldiers. The church has a new supply of song books from Rhodeheaver Music Co. Rhodeheaver, a Presbyterian, sings for Billy Sunday, and editors Excell formerly worked with Sam Jones. we note shared songs with our Presbyterian brethren.
The Dermott News reports that the Thane levee bill has been withdrawn after protests by W D Trotter and other district representatives from Little Rock. The telegram from Trotter promises introduction of a revised bill in the future.
Gov Brough signs a bone dry bill at 11 am yesterday making it effective immediately. Agent Ford instructed shipments of liquor held by the express company to be delivered by 8:30 pm Saturday with no more deliveries thereafter. Dermott reports general readiness but has not joined the broader rush yet.
Dermott residents urged to welcome Company K returning from the front with a united parade, decorations, and a brass band. The Board of Trade is asked to lead the event with contributions for expenses to honor the heroes and show community pride.
Notice to white farmers in Dermott area to gather at the Chicot Hotel next Saturday January 27 at 2 p.m. to organize a Federal Loan Association. All farmers urged to attend. A Farmer.
The article invites all to Dermott's church to explore the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its relevance to daily life. Bible Study begins at 9 45 with morning services and a union evening service at the Methodist Church for the Army Testament Movement.
The regular meeting of the S. I. A will be held tomorrow at three in the kitchen annex on the school campus. Refreshments will be served with committee in charge. At 3 30 there will be a book shower for the school library and patrons are urged to donate good books.
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