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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
11
The Dermott News reports mayoral notices urging patriotic displays for Independence Day. It notes two new phone switchboard sections and a shipment for the Dermott exchange as the company plans a full rebuild to improve service, despite expected rate increases.
The Exchange Bank Trust Co has purchased corner rooms in the Chicot Hotel building, the former Burleigh site damaged by a recent tire. The new bank will feature modern birch and marble fixtures, a double vault with a grill separating officials and safety deposit boxes, and a director roll behind the vault. Finishing work by C H Britton, Pine Bluff ornamental plasterer and interior decorator, aligns with prior hotel and building renovations in Pine Bluff.
An entry notes a scene in the lobby and dining room of the Dermott hotel, describing activity and people present during the visit. The fragment hints at a social or transitional moment within the hotel setting without detailing events or outcomes.
The union revival led by Rev W N LaMance of St Louis continues to draw growing audiences despite heat. Many renew pledges and some convert, as sermons inspire higher standards. Tonight the topic is Gods Last Call with services at the tent and Presbyterian church.
The recently organized local military company was mustered into the National Guard on Wednesday by Major Eugene E B Fert. The unit trains weekly at a drilling street, showing steady progress under Captain E G Mammock and an officer roster including W S Daniel as 1st lieutenant and drill-master, with J W A Reynolds, BR Z Rice, R L Woolfolk, E B Kimpel, J F DeLaney, B Gulliam Atueer, KR B Evans, Joe Duerson, and several sergeants and corporals named among the ranks.
Effective July 1 express rates on general merchandise inside Arkansas have been greatly reduced. Inquiries for details should be directed to Agent Ford.
A citizen cannot truly respect a law that they are unaware of or not informed about. Knowledge of the law is a prerequisite to compliant conduct and lawful respect.
Official notice states the dog tax for the City of Dermott is unpaid and will trigger collection action with penalties and costs. The notice references a person or entity named Pareish, as the collector, and mentions legal steps to recover the amount due.
Pine Bluff visitors include Mr and Mrs W F Freeman and their son visiting Mayor J J Freeman before heading to Warren. J W Barnett and Mrs C G Henry hosted Crossett guests returning from Stillwater Oklahoma. Dermott Realty Co pushes Des Moines Silo sales while three units already installed by local builders. Mrs Mathie Anderson and daughters plan Memphis and Somerville summer stays. Dermott Board of Trade offers Plain Facts booklet. Rest notice for 4 room house at J Cohen Son Office. Dickson Gaines reports a fatal lake accident near Lake Village involving two girls. one rescued. Sherwins Williams Paint sold by Orr Hardware Co.
Dermott defeated Wilmar 10 to 5 in a Friday game. The Dermott nine head to Warren to face the Warren team on the 4th.
The Baraca Philathea class suspended its regular meeting to join a union Sunday School service at the Presbyterian church. Rev LaMance led a highly impressive service with Dermott orchestra music. Regular meeting resumes next Sunday morning at the usual time and place. Everyone is invited.
A blind mare owned by Joe Mahfouz fell into a twelve foot well near the railroad on the Boulden property. The animal was neck high in water and was rescued after strenuous digging and pulling with help from Dr. E Barnett and others. The mare appeared none the worse for the ordeal yesterday.
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