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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
8
J A Bennett president of the Arkansas Louisiana Highway District reports from St Louis that contracts are signed and bonds delivered for the big highway project. Construction bonds approved and contractors ready, work to start within about thirty days after May 20.
Postmaster Leeper announces Louie Courtney as new carrier for Dermott with two daily deliveries in the business district and one in residential area. Residents with mailboxes must provide house numbers and street names. holders must have a proper receptacle. Charley Orfutt becomes carrier succeeding his brother Laron who left Monday for Camp Pike for military service.
Readland Ark citizens form the Readland Home Defense League during wartime to root out suspected enemies and ensure support for bonds and bonds drives. Signatories pledge loyalty and readiness to protect homes and flag amid reports of sedition and incendiary acts locally.
A crowd of 125 men from diverse professions gathered to hear the Army Y M C A recruiting appeal. About 75 remained to learn more, with many signing up or pursuing medical exams. The meeting aimed to form permanent statewide recruiting committees to support overseas and domestic Y M C A work.
Committees urge men across Arkansas to apply for wartime Christian service with a goal of at least 100 recruits per month. Chicot County recruiting contacts include W. A. Rolie Dermott E P Toney Lake Village Cashion Eudora D Trotter Dermott C Sims Dermott Warfield Readland. M C A War Work Council Little Rock. Dermott men have signed up with others considering joining to meet county targets.
A German officer’s confessions recount Prussian atrocities in Belgium and northern France. He desertes after witnessing and being forced to commit acts under higher officers, then reaches the United States. The News promises early installments of this sensational narrative.
Billie Burke returns to the Allied Theatre in a ParamountPicture Thiuahter, adapted from a play by Ali on Ramaay. Grace George previously starred in the production. Burke showcases new frocks and signature “Burkeisms” while a strong supporting cast delivers notable performances. The tale follows Simp son Hates, heiress under restraint, who inherits a fortune, squanders it, faces elopement, and is saved by her loyal old father’s lawyer. The cast includes Thomas Meighan, William Billy Hatch, Florence Flynn, and others. May 8th show date mentioned.
The Red Cross chapter at the Chicot Hotel opens a hospital garments and surgical dressings room with several active departments. Committees and department heads are named including Mrs I AL Kimpel, Mrs E P Remley, Mrs A Prothro, and Mrs J C Hoffman. Women are urged to work half a day and register with Mrs W S Daniel at the Chicot Hotel. many have already signed up.
A countywide movement began to raise money to purchase a car for county home demonstrator Miss Margaret Callahan to reach all parts of the county during the canning season. The goal supports the food conservation effort and county services. Meanwhile Williams Mill Manufacturing of Texarkana is demoing a three ton per hour hay baler fuelled by coal oil or kerosene. The self threading presses are selling quickly with a guarantee of high quality baling.
Health officer Dr. A L Thompson warns Dermott residents to stop removing dead animals from the city and discarding carcasses outside limits. All carcasses must be burned or disposed of as required by law. Offenders are urged to govern themselves under the cited regulations.
The Assessment books for Water and Light Improvement Districts Nos. 1 and 2 were filed in the City Clerk’s office on May 3, 191s and are subject to inspection.
In the Chancery Court of Chicot County Ark the defendants Ed Harmon and Ollie Harmon are warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by G. A. Franklin. Witness the court seal dated May 1. Calmes Merritt, Clerk. J C Gillison, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Notice states defendant WL Gray is required to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by J E Dages. The filing is dated May and signed by Clerk Calmes Merritt with attorney Harry B Cook on record.
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