Cypress Creek Levee Work Ordered to Resume
The Mississippi River Commission waived further objections to Cypress Creek closure at a St Louis meeting on July 14. A contract to F E Bearance for Cypress Creek Levee was let May 20, 1916 but work has been suspended since February 13, 1919. Frank M Kerr says resumption is required at the earliest date and completion by December 31, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Warfield
Southeast Arkansas
Mississippi River Commission
St Louis
Cypress Creek
F. E. Bearance
Frank M. Kerr
Louis
Arkansas Centennial Drives Fund Campaign This Week
Governor Brough proclaims a statewide drive for funds to support the Arkansas Centennial celebration in Little Rock from November 17 to 22. Strong committees cover nearly every county as the fundraising push aims to finish within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brough
Little Rock
County S. S. Convention At Eudora
The annual Chicot County Sunday School Convention met in Eudora with Dr. J. H. Kirkpatrick in charge. Officers elected for the coming year include President M. J. Anders Eudora Secretary Treasurer Mise Margaret Easterling and several district superintendents and officials across Dermott Lake Village Chivot and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicot County
Eudora
J. H. Kirkpatrick
State Association
M. J. Anders
Mise Margaret Easterling
Chicot Children’s
N. Smylie
Dermott Young People
H.R. Sessions
Lake Village
David Shepperson
Lake Village Educational
T. L. Purdom
Dermott President
G. E Kinney
Dermott
D. T. Henderson
Chivot
ET. Cashion
W. W. Akenhead
Legislature Meets Monday in Arkansas Special Session
Governor Brough calls a special session at the state capitol to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Both houses are expected to attend, with possible moves for further legislation requiring two thirds of the members elect. Officials doubt that such a majority can be mustered. most believe the effort will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Brough
State Capitol
Veterans of the Great War organize American Legion posts in Arkansas
Veterans of the Great War urged to form American Legion posts in Arkansas towns. Eligible members include those who served between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918 with honorable discharge. Fifteen men can organize locally. Charter issued after state committee approval. Send applications to 1108 Boyle Bldg Little Rock Arkansas. For blanks contact D T Henderson Lake Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Arkansas
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
St. Louis
State Committee
National Executive Committee
Boyle Bldg
Little Rock
D. T Henderson
Lake Village
Chicot County
J. J. Harrison
Boyle Building
Dermott School Elects Teachers for Next Term
School Board secretary announces the new term teachers for Dermott School including Island Und grades Chrystabel Finn Leona Rayborn Estelle Kerr Maude Kennedy Virgeline Harter Mildred Collins Julia Suber and Edna Carmical at the High School with T. L. Pardom as principal. District enumeration shows 415 white and 723 colored school children, totaling 1138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crenshaw
Dermott
Island Und
Chrystabel Finnard
Leona Raybornith
Estelle Kerr
Maude Kennedy
Virgeline Harter
Mildred Collins
Julia Suber
Edna Carmical
Haeltzel
T. L
Free University of Arkansas Tuition Offered to 12 Local Students
E P Toney county judge announces twelve Chicot County youths will receive four years of free tuition at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. The state institution offers agriculture, engineering, education, and new programs in journalism and stenography with a Reserve Officers Training Corps. Eligible graduates must be high school graduates. non town residents may enroll via the University Training High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicot County
University of Arkansas At
Fayetteville
Arkansas
State Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering
Canning Club
Army
University Training High
University At
E. P. Toney
Stray Hog Taken Up Near Dermott in 1919 Notice
One stray hog weighing about 140 pounds was taken from a cornfield on July 11 1919. The hog is marked staple fork and left. Owner may recover by paying for feed from J W Reenie at Norman's place one mile northwest of Dermott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reenie
Norman's Place
Dermott
Stray gray stallion found in Dermott Arkansas
A gray stallion about eight years old is in custody. Owner may reclaim by visiting 128 School St Dermott Ark and paying charges. Contact H M Scriber for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Scriber
School St
Dermott, Ark
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Nevada
Bradley County
Henry Bordeaux
Cashion
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Theda Bara
Salomme
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Allied Theatre
Just
Gil Coss
Cohen
Legislature
John Baxter
V. Baxter
K.P. Blythe
C. W. Blackwood
Chicot
Hicot Hotel
Breckenridge Lake Village
John B. Daniels
ORR Hardware CO
T. M. Downey
Belser, Dishong & Co
Arkansas St
Joe Carothers
Ben Hopkins
Carothers & Hopkins Contractors
Dermott, Arkansas
M. M. Gilliam
Old Blythe Lumber Yard
ICE Cream & Bottling Works
I. E. Gilliam Proprietor
Kuttyhunk Blue
Boses Eke
Regimi Sre
Lia
Donna Pia
Tovonorael
Pan
Louis XI
A. m. Tod
C. E. Singleton
Orr
Dermott, Ar
Bowden
Marke
T, C. Bowden
Prop
Dermott, Ai
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