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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
8
BL. HOLMES announces candidacy for County and Probate Clerk of Chicot County subject to Democratic primary action. He positions himself for the party’s nomination and faces a contested primary.
Calmel Merritt announces candidacy for Sheriff and Ex-officio Collector of Chicot County subject to the Democratic primary. The filing signals a challenge within the party as voters head to primary election processes.
J A Bennett runs for mayor of Dermott in the upcoming city primary on February 1 percent of voters will choose the nominee. The formal candidacy highlights local leadership aims and community issues in Dermott.
Jim Johnson is a candidate for Marshal of the City of Dermott, subject to the city primary on February 19.
R L Collard stands as Ward 1 alderman candidate for Dermott pending February 19 city primary. A Prothro is listed as Ward 2 candidate and J T Freeman Ward 3 candidate with A Blanks R P Stinson also tied to Ward 3. The notice appears to be an incomplete slate of Dermott alderman contenders.
A brief note records a cautious progress toward success for an unnamed venture. Limited readable details mention steady effort and a hopeful outcome without naming individuals or organizations. The fragment hints at perseverance amid unclear circumstances.
The Arkansas State Teachers Association will hold its Fiftieth Anniversary Meeting in Little Rock on April 4 5 6. Plans aim to attract five thousand teachers with a program built around Making Democracy Safe Through Our Schools.
J. A. Bennett, president of the Arkansas Louisiana Highway Commission, with Governor Brough and officials, travels to Washington for a government ruling that the proposed road is a military necessity. The decision would ease material access and boost bids by contractors, while the Arkansas Democrat argues highways support rail and war supply transport, urging federal and local aid to speed construction.
Hon D A Bradham of Warren announces candidacy for Circuit Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit Arkansas. The Warren Democrat News highlights his birthplace Clarendon County South Carolina and a career path from South Carolina Military College to Washington and Lee University. He settled in Warren in 1904 and built a law practice while serving in the Arkansas legislature in 1908 and 1910. He chaired the State Capitol committee in 1911 and steered funding for county schools through bank deposits, contributing toBradley County and county school funds. He has chaired the Warren School Board and serves on the State Board of Education promoting a strong district public school system.
A letter praising Mr Bradham highlights his good morals Christian faith and active church work. It notes his election as Moderator of the Bartholomew Regular Baptist Association and describes him as a highly informed lawyer in the Tenth Judicial District and a capable future judge.
Collector Jack Walker appeals to taxpayers to postpone payment until June 15 while filing returns. The War Revenue Act allows a discount for early payment, with specifics showing a $2,000 tax could save about 22 cents by paying February 1. Payments can be by check or money order to the Internal Revenue Collector in Little Rock Arkansas.
A primary election in Dermott is set for Tuesday February 19 to nominate a two year term slate including Mayor Recorder Treasurer Marshal and two Aldermen per ward. Candidates must file pledges with the City Recorder detailing amounts ranging from 3 to 35 dollars. JA Kennett is listed as Mayor and JT Crenshaw as Recorder with the date January 9, 118.
Dermott City announces new administration roles with Mayor J. A. Bennett Recorder J. T. Crenshaw Treasurer WD Trotter Marshal Ab Parrish and aldermen Eli Dante A McDermott J C Hoffman A Prothro C F Dowden A C Blanks. Job work neatly and promptly done at The Dermott News Office.
Fragmentary timetable notes show local and west bound trains with arrival and departure times. Mentions 1-18-18 date, agent B Ford and multiple train numbers such as 104 148 106 894 840 848 847 853 and times around 362 pm and 648 am.
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