Wilson as Prosecuting Attorney Candidate in Arkansas
We announce J. R. Wilson of Warren as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Tenth Judicial District of Arkansas subject to the Democratic primary on May 1 1915.
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
8
We announce J. R. Wilson of Warren as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Tenth Judicial District of Arkansas subject to the Democratic primary on May 1 1915.
William Yerger stands as a Democratic candidate for Circuit Clerk of Chicot County subject to the May 2 primary.
The notice names L. Holmes as a Democratic primary candidate for County and Probate Clerk of Chivot County and notes another candidate, Oleh Cillentar, also seeking the Democratic primary nomination. It states the primary election action will occur on May 25.
Dr L A Buckner is a candidate for Representative subject to the democratic primary. George K Cracraft of Readland seeks Representative of Chicot county subject to the democratic primary May 28.
Public service slogan urging support for thrift stamps to back wartime savings drives. Emphasizes national duty and collective effort to fund defense and economy through small, widespread purchases.
The food administration announces a temporary suspension of meatless meals and pork restrictions on Saturday. Mutton and lamb restrictions are removed and may be served even on meatless Tuesday. The plan links higher meat production to wheat saving, with a weekly schedule for meatless and wheatless days in hotels and homes and penalties for violations.
The United States District Court Eastern Division Arkansas will convene in Helena next Tuesday March 12 at 11 o'clock with Judge Jacob Trieber presiding. L M Belser of Dermott and George K Cracraft of Readland named to the grand jury and S E Orr E Singleton of Dermott and I W May of Grand Lake named to the petit jury.
Dermott churches and citizens passed resolutions and sent a petition to Governor Brough asking for a special legislative session to repair gaps in the dry law and ratify the national prohibition amendment. The plan was abandoned as officials believe existing laws can control liquor locally.
J B Simms county chairman for the third Liberty Loan campaign announces appointed assistants and division directors. Names include E G Hammock Dermott H Cook M Cashion G H Bagby DT Henderson Win Yerger Mrs KK Lee KD Chet Romie Chrentar Oraanent and others to oversee sales publicity speakers women bankers and related duties.
The southern branch formed in 1861 after withdraw from the Philadelphia assembly. From 47 Presbyteries it expanded to 87 with about 400000 members and 2000 ministers. It is noted for liberal gifts to benevolences and foreign missions, reporting nearly six million dollars in gifts for the year ending March 1917. The church planned to raise funds for the coming year starting April 1.
The Southern Presbyterian Church launches a three million pledge drive likened to Civil War era sacrifice. Lay leaders abandon business as pastors and members rally to fund-raise over the next weeks, with plans to go over the top starting April 1.
An advert promises low interest loans from Midland Saving and Loan Co. to finance building on a vacant lot. The scheme suggests paying both interest and principal like rent, turning the property into an asset, with contact for details at Dermott Bank Building through W. Ross.
The Chancery Court orders county sheriffs and tax collectors to accept drainage taxes after delinquency and before sale, with penalty and interest, and to remit funds to the Dermott Drainage District Board. Collectors must also add accrued costs if a suit has been filed and report collections to the clerk for proper docketing.
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