08 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
Local and personal notes parade through Dermott pages with visitors from Monticello and Warren, business updates on J Cohen, the Suburban Store, and Dermott Bank. Listings for rentals, a lost brooch, stenography work, and upcoming recitals mingle with railroad, chautauqua talk, and church auxiliary news.
The Dermott Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America organized here last week under Mrs J A Morrin. District Deputy Twenty eight were enrolled as charter members with officers elected for the year including Oracle Dora Johnson and Vice Oracle Clara Ivey. Other posts filled by Bessie Morris, Alma Payne, Ona DeLaney and more, with Grace L Morris serving as Deputy and as delegate to State Camp.
The Bible Conference and Sunday School Institute held by Dermott churches drew strong praise. Dr J P Robertson lectured twice daily and proved a master of his subject while Rev Clem Baker impressed with his original and engaging Sunday School style. Attendees were inspired to see greater opportunities and responsibilities in church work.
The Dermott Board of Trade held its monthly meeting at the Chicot Hotel Assembly Hall. Plans for the April track meet were discussed with J. M. Cook tasked to prepare the track and a committee of Leeper and H. K. Blount to arrange bleachers at the athletic park. Mayor J. A. Bennett reported his highway trip to Little Rock.
A house belonging to Mrs Ruby Higgins and occupied by Mr Frank Boyd on Daniels Avenue burned to the ground about nine o'clock Monday night. The family were away at Mrs Boyd's sister's home. Firefighters saved part of the furniture and prevented spread to nearby structures. Fire likely started from a defective kitchen flue. Loss partially insured.
Drew county officers with Deputy Sheriff Tom Biggs halted a craps game at the Leavitt mill west of Dermott last Saturday night, arresting sixteen men and three women, all colored, placed in Monticello jail awaiting trial set for today. A stiff wind and rain sleet snow made the night rough, suggesting more arrests could have followed in better weather.
Sunday School attendance fell to its lowest level in over a year while Epworth League enjoyed a solid Sunday evening. Morning service was small but evening turnout improved. A teacher training class is forming and plans aim for Little Rock conference honor roll. Bro C N Baker’s week with the church blessed all. Dr Robertson’s Bible School talks left a lasting influence.
The Psalmist speaks of joy in worship as Dermott's homelike church hosts a Sunday program. Sunday Bible school at 9:45, morning service at 11 on "The Fourth Word from the Cross The Depth of Solitude" and evening service at 7 with "The Man Who Went Halfway" led by Pastor.
All adults not attending Sunday School elsewhere are invited to visit the Unity Bible Class. Separate classroom, interesting and practical discussions of the lessons. Everybody invited.
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