16 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
1
Local traders promote cheap wood, hardware, mattresses, and home goods at Dermott shops. Community updates include visits, club meetings, a Cotton Picking Sale, and plans for an oyster supper and hot tamales at churches while weather turns winter with rain and sleet.
A large Democratic parade in Dermott Monday night celebrated President Wilson’s reelection. Citizens and many visitors joined a Monticello band procession across town with Henry Bordeaux and Charles Measel leading, flags raised, floats, torches, banners, and decorated vehicles cheering along Freeman and Front Streets. Ex Confederates T Crenshaw and Rev N C Denson walked the route to honor the event.
A Camp Deming dispatch dated Nov 10 notes Company K of the First Arkansas Infantry leaving for unknown duty with the Fourth Brigade following. The unit travels in desert with combat trains stretching two miles and belts loaded with high explosives. Hopes persist they may join the Villa chase in Mexico City as cheers rise for Co. K, the advanced guards.
Notice calls Dermott lodge members to a Monday 7 pm meeting at Hotel Dermott auditorium to consider hosting a district meeting. Grand Lodge and Supreme officers will attend. District includes Eudora Lake Village Arkansas City Metrobee Tillar Monticello Wilmar Warren. W D Trotter C UU Barnett Ko of Ro S
A Wichita Falls paper reports the revival at First Presbyterian under Dr. E. E. Hendrick and Rev. A. L. Carter concluded after three weeks with 60 professions and 58 additions to the church. The event drew strong local interest among their many Der mott friends and highlighted the revival campaign’s success.
Dale Haven and Rev. No F. Grafton spoke after the sermon thanking attendees as crowds filled the auditorium both morning and night. About 12,579 people joined the three week services, with $1200 raised for the evangelistic party and praise for Hendrick’s preaching. From Wichita Falls the team moved to Abilene, aiding recovery efforts for Carter’s ill daughter amid continued reports of the campaign’s success and unity.
Mrs J W Parrish died at her home after a prolonged illness. She was 67 years old. Survived by husband J W Parrish two daughters Mrs Larkin Smith and four sons Ab Will Robert of town and Walter Parrish of Sour Lake Texas. Family moved from Mississippi years ago. Remains sent to Monticello for burial Tuesday obituary next week.
Beneath marble white shafts we say farewell to a devoted wife and mother. We thank friends for their kindness and floral offerings. Special thanks to Dr. Barlow and to our eminent physician. J. W. Parrish and family.
The Presbyterian church invites all to Dermott for Sunday worship with Bible School at 9:45, morning service at 11 on the Expulsive Power of a New Affection, and an evening service at 7. All are welcome to attend.
Drew Marble Co based in Sev or write Mon tivello Ark offered monuments and tombstones. The agent’s commission structure was discussed as part of direct buying terms. The note references Ark location and marble company involvement without full contract details.
The Publishers of the Youth's Companion offer to subscribers with paid 1917 subscriptions a calendar for the new year. It is presented as unusually artistic with well chosen colors and rich blends. Designed primarily for practical use, it is named the Practical Home Calendar.
The text lists regular weekly gatherings: Odd Fellows meet every Friday night, J. A. Glosup, N. G. notes 0. C. F. Encampment meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights, Rebekahs meet every Thursday night. Visiting members welcomed.
Notice from Mrs. R. L. Woolfolk states all land from the railroad to the Drew county line is posted against hunting. Any trespasser will be prosecuted.
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