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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
4
The Southeast Arkansas League releases its baseball schedule with references to game dates and local game staff. It notes changes in administration and telegraph service impacting Arkansas operations and hints at military guard presence and local wartime mobilization affecting travel for games.
In a four way tie during week three of the season Dermott, Warren, Linch, and Monticello shared first place as Dermott fans packed Warren for the big game. Warren edged Dermott 3 to 2 after Burke hit a decisive single in the ninth following Griffin's double.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain The Presidency of the United States a pocket size booklet said to contain no facts. It promises a free copy with new subscriptions or renewal and sales at ten cents per copy.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company makes Arkansas a separate division reporting directly to its general offices. Sidney C L Pow, formerly division print superintendent, is named General Manager for Arkansas and began duties July 1 as Arkansas files moved to Little Rock establishing independent jurisdiction.
A week of Chautauqua events will unfold in McGehee with afternoon and evening programs daily. Featured acts include Beverly Entertainers, John Meritt, Croatian Tart, Haydn Vested Choir, and a lecture by Marian Wharton. Local residents from McGehee and nearby will attend, with ticket sales promoted by committee secretary M O Tucker.
Sunday program outline for Epworth League includes prayer topic Consecration of Purpose and Bible lessons. Leader XI 1.2 oversees readings by Marie Evans Howard Moss Cora Bird and Mrs Smith with readings from scripture and hymn selections. Benediction closes the session with Cora Bird Reading of the Heart of the Lesson and League Benediction by Mrs Smith.
Office rooms available for rent in the Dukes building now leased by the Odd Fellows. For information contact Committee members A Glosup RO Hemphill or Wen Smith.
Eastern Star group Dermott Chapter No a70 BE S holds its second Monday monthly session. Visiting members are cordially invited. W M
Odd Fellows meet every Friday night. 0. F. Encampment meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights. Rebekahs meet each Thursday night. Visiting members always welcome. Also note a house and lot on Knox Street formerly occupied by Thad Anders. See W. L. Trotter at Exchange Bank & Trust.
Sophia Sewell sues Fred Sewell in district court chancery action. Warner issued summons requiring defendant to appear within thirty days and answer. Clerk Calmes Merritt signs the notice with attorney G Harime listed.
In the Chancery Court of Chicot the plaintiff No a6 WW et al. against defendants B inertial Siean Mil linery Co. is warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Witness the court seal and Merritt, Clerk, Colson, Att for Pit Treat.
The notice outlines a proposed amendment to the Arkansas Constitution. It describes changes to tax and bond provisions, road and bridge funding, and county authority, with election procedures and dates, including a vote by qualified electors. The document is dated 1918 and signed by Secretary of State Pack W. Hodges.
Items of interest among colored people note reduced prices at Cohen's and Weisman's summer sale. Ada Hunter plans Hot Springs visit. Rev. Cannon and others travel to Vine Prairie. Local church activities, Sunday School leadership, and K of P board meeting details appear with various names and places such as Monticello Holland and Helena.
In Dermott, Mary and Katie relay a chain of notice about Ross Dead Quick Spray advertised as the fastest death to bedbugs fleas roaches and insects. The product is sold in town by Bordeaux’s Drug Store and Hancock Drug Store.
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