22 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
Local ads promote flower pots, new shoes, overcoats, and house rentals in Dermott. Listings mention Cohen's goods, Barnett Lumber Co building materials, Orr Hardware Co, and Mtra Ada, with rentals for four and three room houses and a Crenshaw Building space. Also noted are events, school teaching moves, and a forthcoming Halloween party at Hotel Dermott.
Special railroad agents this week charged Sidney Huh Gaynes Stringfellow and Matthew Adams with theft from railway cars at Dermott yards. After a chase Stringfellow was shot during a second burglary attempt, all three were later captured with Adams implicated. Constable Friedman aided Lake Village police in the arrest.
The Woman's Mission Society held a Monday afternoon session at the Methodist Church. They discussed the Thanks giving driver project with plans to serve about 400 guests. A separate uptown dinner is planned, with a greeting from Mrs Crenshaw, former president Mrs Shaw, and a program featuring The Vewe with Mrs. D Kimpel.
After a two month plus stay in Helmstetter Ashcroft addition the Dermott News reopens in the Kimpel building across from the post office. The paper plans a press installation and normal size issues soon. Local business tenants announce openings including R F Clarke Co Blanks Bros A Prothro jeweler and the offices of E G Hammock and D Kimpel.
A brick store building is to rise on Front Street between the Dante and Bordeaux blocks. Contract awarded Tuesday to Contractor Wm. Van Valkenburgh by W D Trotter administrator of the Mercer estate. Building measures 82 by 100 feet with plastered walls concrete floor and two large show windows. Completion set for January 1. Porter Bros. & Kirkpatrich to occupy.
The Tri County Sunday School Institute opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday the 27th at the Presbytery Church with experts H. E Lufkin and Mrs. W B Ferguson to discuss Sunday School problems. Free programs printed for distribution. attendees urged to enroll and plan for both day and evening sessions.
Dermotters swept premiums last week at the Monticelly Pair exhibition with H. E. Blount taking first prize for ten corn of Johnson County Kite Corn grown two miles east of Dermott and Joe Barley winning first prize on two rows of yellow corn grown southeast of Dermott.
All the Ladies of the Maccabees Dermott Hive No Ws are urged to attend the rally at Warret Qet on the 6th. The hive will present a series of floor work and every member should attend to support Camrences Lady Skipper after a week’s absence.
The Epworth League outlines a program featuring scripture readings, prayers, and songs to honor missionaries in Mexico. Participants include Ruth Evans Clara Johnsen Mrs. Evans and Chas. Crook with talks by A. C. Barnett and Mrs. Moss. A missionary collection follows the brief program led by Adelle Arter and Willie Duerson.
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