22 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
1
Dermott residents hear about spring fashion at Cohen's and The Novelty with hats and waists, new Dodge cars for Hanchey and Lephien, lumber and building goods at Kimbro Lumber Co, and various notices from local churches, landlords, and the Dermott Bank & Trust Co. Also mentions taxes, rentals, stenography, and public sevices.
Dermott Mayor J A Bennett was elected president of the Arkansas Louisiana Highway Improvement District at a McGehee meeting. The district will build about 160 miles of highway across five counties with an estimated 4 million dollars. Chicot County will receive 62 miles, more than any other, and construction should start within ninety days. The board will reconvene next Monday to select an engineer and decide the precise highway alignment.
Dermott residents hearabout Laymen's Convention in New Orleans. Local merchants promote shingles doors and groceries. The Presbyterian choir plans cantata The Conqueror's by Gabriel. A free asphalt lecture features moving pictures. Bank and trust company meetings draw directors. A $200 Harmonoa giveaway contest appears. Missionary Day at Baptist Sunday School invites all. Masked party at Hotel Dermott Auditorium on March 30 benefits Christian Endeavor. Democratic primary booster Buckner for Constitutional Convention seeks support. Unity Bible Class invites all adults. Home talent play funds Epworth League debt payoff.
Mrs J T Crenshaw longtime Dermott resident died at her home after five weeks illness. Funeral services set for this morning at ten at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev J L Cannon and Rev N C Denson. Obituary to follow next week.
In last week's News advertisement for W. L. Blanks the Ford Touring Car price is corrected from 360 dollars to 350 dollars. This erratum updates the earlier sale listing and confirms the advertised vehicle price.
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