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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a roadside scene with vague names and places. It hints at a business or street setting near a Mount Depot area and a private Shani. The readable content is sparse and unclear about event type or outcomes.
In Society column, Mrs Bo Colborn of Memphis, Mrs Fybertson of Little Rock, and Miss May Byrd of Brookhaven visit relatives here and receive several social welcomes. Mrs W T Alexander hosted a Tuesday dinner for the group including Miss Byrd and other guests. A Tuesday afternoon salad and informal card party for Mrs Robertson followed by a winter dinner at Mrs J A Bennett’s. eleven to twelve attendees were noted. Mrs Fybertson and Mrs Colborn planned further entertainments, with Mrs Kimpel and Mrs Bell contributing to upcoming socials. The week’s events reflect a busy social season in the community.
Mr and Mrs Ford entertained with an informal Rook party on Friday evening for twelve guests. Tables were set with hand painted score cards matching the tally cards as guests enjoyed salads during intermissions and lively conversation. Attendees included Mrs Robertson, Mrs Colhiorn, Mr and Mrs Reniles, Mrs Woo, and Mr and Mrs Bache among others.
A Thursday evening gathering at The hourot sik ott featured a dinner for residents of Old Dernutt. Guests included De and Mrs Houtenson, Miss Leona Kayborn, Raborn, Adelle Andersen, Mayme Jones, Maude Kennedys, and several gentlemen. The event closed with musical selections while hosts hosted the festive occasion.
A social event at the home of TM t featured young attendees with Misses Vivuun Shippiets, May Walton, Mary Blientieth bua wards, Cleola Diverson, Adaleen Johnson, Ellyse Tobnson, Tauri Bell Woods, Fay Harden and Messrs Wallace Briscoe, Austin Higgins, Harry Stinson, Marion Robb, Rush Woods, Victor Bulloch, Jerome Thompson, Curtis Singleton, Joseph Duersen, Leon Pinkus and Louis Harder enjoying refreshments and company.
EL Singleton offers Haltom Bros coupons with cash purchases and thirty day accounts paid by the fifth of the following month. Coupons redeemable for premiums from a catalogue of practical items. Select patrons in Dermott received premiums in advance, to be paid for with coupons over ten months, all expressed delight.
Hon Will A sessions of Jackson Mississippi, Past Supreme Representative Knights of Pythias, visited Benforr Lodge No 34 to revive the local lodge. He delivered an address, was sent by Grand Chancellor Jo J Goodbar of Charleston Arkansas, encouraging attendance. Two new members joined by affiliation, with others showing intent to join. June convention to choose officers and refreshments to follow.
Hal Mangum a Tex cattle raiser and shipper and Levi Old of Texas were indicted by the Federal grand jury on charges of filing false cattle claims. They allegedly loaded cars with cattle and submitted bogus claims for delays or misroutes to dodge market price declines. The Interstate Commerce Commission pursued the case against multiple railroads including Southern Pacific International & Great Northern Trans Mountain San Antonio Uvalde & Gulf and MOOK & T railroads.
Leaguers present a Sunday program led by Ray Shirey with scripture from John XVI 24 33 The Usefulness of God The Song of Deliverance by Bessie Morris readings by Marie Evans and Bessie Lowe including a Vowal Solo by Daisy Bell Musical pieces feature violins by Willie Diterson and vocals by Louie Belser Leaine Beneditron ra
Fragmentary text notes a day before yesterday event in Dermott involving Bordeaus Driss Sts Manobey and an unidentified dealer. The readable portion hints at a sale or distribution activity with unclear details and several garbled terms.
Defendants Thy Defendants Laura Rood Tora Hunt and Rose Rood must appear or answer the complaint filed by Print Dernort Bank and Crist Company Valnyes Merritt, Clerk, May 27. Gilligon, Attorney for Mtr.
Rail schedule notes a local branch timetable with east bound and arrival times listed. Readable fragments include departure and arrival cues though some text is garbled. The item records travel times and potential connection details for east bound service.
Notice to colored residents of Dermott Chicot County Arkansas that a stock of drugs sundries and fixtures from Ward Drug Company will be sold at public outcry under a decretal order by Judge T Wood Chancellor Monticello. Assignee offers goods in three parcels with three month credit and 6 percent interest, at the front door of the former Ward Drug building. Also includes local notices and community items from Cohen's department store and Dermott News Office.
In Chivot County Ark a chancery court case involves Sophia Sewell suing Fred Sewell with a thirty day appearance to answer. A proposed amendment to the state constitution outlines a tax levy plan to fund public lands and rights of way with bonds and annual taxes, presented by the State Senate and House and approved in 1978. The notice includes official signatures and references to the secretary of state and election timing.
The article notes an invitation to the Howard University commencement in Washington DC for I G Bailey of this place. Bailey, a graduating class member and retiring business manager of the Howard University Journal, is praised for his leadership in Alpha Phi, the literary society, and the journal.
Southeast Arkansas hosts a Monday start for the Colored Normal with 33 volunteers forming committees for housing visitors finances and activities. Teachers include AL Cowan Miss Ko Robingine Mrs MoJo Parker and Mattie No Washington. Lectures by Prof Hy Ray on Agriculture and Mrs Ray on Home Economics impressed the staff, while Prof Dana Shulte spoke on Washington and Human Welfare. Enrollment reaches 48 as organizers work to ensure a successful opening and support for teachers and guests.
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