Among Colored People Highlights Local Events and Notices
A collage of community items from Dermott focusing on church events, Red Cross rally, plays at St. Paul Baptist Church, and social notices. Mentions Mrs G D Dukes visiting Pine Bluff, Mrs Louie Williams and Mrs Bettie Woods at McGehee, and preparations for the Baptist State Convention with Presiding Elder A A Flemming hosting Red Cross efforts. Also notes local recruitment for a cook, a Sand Chill tonic ad, and a travel to Port land for a sister’s wedding.
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Slabtown
St. Paul Baptist Church
A. A. Flemming
Pine Bluff
Holland's Chapel
Red Cross
Proposed Amendment 14 to Arkansas Constitution
Long proposed amendment to Sections 2 and 3 of Article 7 adding seven Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice, two divisions, and new election rules. Includes a separate Legislative Amendment creating Rural Credit fund and loan framework for farm lands with a state board, terms, interest, safeguards, and administration details. Presented as jointly proposed by the House and Senate for voter approval at the next general election.
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State of
Arkansas
Supreme Court of
State
House of Representatives
State of Arkansas
Senate
Supreme Court
Eather
Divieton
Banc
Bane
Wien
Judeoe
Holt
Generetee
Havernon
Terral
Sint
Arkaniss
E Seid State Land Board
Tys
Athaneas Rural Cre
Id Board
Lowne
Arkonsas Rural Credit
Safegua Hill
State Land Board
Eplc
Arkanan
Apel
Big Red Cross Parade in Dermott Next Saturday
On Saturday May 25 the colored people of Dermott and nearby areas will hold a large Red Cross parade. Gather at St. Paul Church at 3 p m then march to the depot speakers stand where prominent speakers will entertain for Red Cross fundraising. Refreshments served by colored ladies and proceeds support the Red Cross. All stores closed from earlier to 8 pm and city turned over to Red Cross workers. Publicity Committee members and local officials listed.
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Dermott
St. Paul Church
Red Cross
The
Aaron Jackson Lee Mitchell
Mra Lillie B Morgan C Om. Dy
Parker David Chiften
WG Hunter
A. Th Vickers
0. M Banks
Senate Fight Over AY Funding Sparks Debate
Lawmakers clash over AY funding as budget talks resume in the senate. Key questions center on program scope and impact on state projects while supporters urge timely approval. Opponents warn of fiscal strain and undefined outcomes amid partisan divides.
Assessment Notice for Water and Light Districts
Assessment books for Water and Light Improvement Districts Nos 1 and 2 were filed in the city clerk's office on this day in May 191s and are open for inspection. J T Crenshaw City Clerk.
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J.T. Crenshaw
Warning Order in Chancery Court Chicot County Ark
In Chicot County Arkansas a warning order requires Ed Harmon and Ollie Harmon to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint in Franklin v Harmon. The clerk Wales Merrit signs as clerk and atty for plaintiff is Tillisom. District May Ist.
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Chancery Court
Chicot County
Ark
Franklin
Ed Harmon
Olle Harmon
Ollie Harmon
Tbs
Wales
Merrit
Tillisom
Warning Order to the Chancery Court of Chieut County
Warning to W. L. Gray to appear in Chancery Court within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by E. Daney. Court seal dated May 20, 1916 with clerk and attorney names listed.
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Chancery Court
Chieut County
Arkanens. 1
Daney, Heointutl
Gray
W. L. Gray
de. Daney
Calmes Merritt
Tlarry Bb
Cook
Pitt
Preston Davis Local Agent Advertises Whitewash Service
A local agent Preston Davis promotes whitewash work with his machine and offers painting and paper hanging at a low price. The notice emphasizes affordable, efficient service for residents seeking home exterior and interior refinishing.
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Preston Davis
Bargain Carnival at Selz Shoes Store
Banner announces bargain carnival at Selz Shoes offering a full stock of Munson last army shoes for men women and children including heavy hike shoes and officers styles.
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Munson
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. D. Dukes
Louie Williams
Bettie Woods
McGehee
A. M. E. Zion Church
Rufus Reed
Oak Grove
Bettie Harmon
Portland
Wm. H. Harrison
Oklahoma City
Lucinda Williams
Sterling, la
V. A. van Buren
Bordeaux Drug Store
Brown's Chapel
M E. Church
Baxter
W. H. Gray
Baptist State Convention
Amedd Meny
Senate of
Thy Staf Arkanaas
Abel
Eugene
Bard Fen
Rogers
Sanito Ice Cream & Bot
Wks
Dermott, Ark
8. BE. Ark
F. G. Ross
Dermott Bank
Aml
Dante
Hankins
Thompson-Crocker Shoe Co
Boardman Shoe Co
Boston
Mass
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