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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Delightful Dinner.

Despite the inclemency Of the wealth
er, the informal dinner rendered on the
l4th by Mesdames S r. Buloch and
II. :, Hart to "A number of friends
proved a most enjoyable affair. The
reception hall. library and parlor We're
thrown open and beautifully arranged
with potted plants and cosy fires for
the comfort and pleasure of the guests,
and presented a CHEEKY and inviting APP
perance.
The guests We're ushered into the
dressing room. from which they We're
conducted into the reception rooms,
where for couple of hours congenial
conversation was indulged in. Then
the dining room doors We're rolled back
and the guests asked to assemble around
the tables. where covers were laid for
twenty four,
The tables We're prettily decorated
with ferns arranged in crystal vases.
and an elaborate six course dinner was
served The hostesses were assisted
in dispensing hospitality by Mrs. j. T.
Blanks and Miss Ruth Howard
The guests included MIR. and Mrs.
7. 0. Bynum and children. Katherine
and ohm Wilson. MIR. and Mrs. w. II.
Lephiew. Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Alexander
and son Rowe. Dr. and Mrs. j. T.
Blanks and daughter. Miss Helen, Mr.
and Mrs c, E. Singleton and sons,
Curtis and Aubrey. Mrs. Greenberg,
Miss Ruth Howard (Warren). Mr.
Newton (Eudora). and William and
Victor Bulloch.
Upon departing each guest was pre-
( sented with souvenir in remember
Ance of the happy occasion. X.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18

Hon. Henry Thane of Arkansas City
was a business visitor here Tuesday
From here he went to Lake Village.
thence to Little Rock to resume at
tives. he being member from Desha
county He says in all probability the
Greathouse bone dry bill will be
passed next Saturday. Here hoping
A meeting of the Board of Trade
was held, pursuant to call. last Satur-
day in the assembly hall of the
Chicot Hotel Representative Baldy
discussion, strong resolution was
adopted condemning the proposed leVee
bill. 4 copy of this resolution may be
found in another column of this paper
Youngsters and grown-ups alike have
been making the most Of the rare OPP
portunity for sleighing and coasting
this week All sorts of improvised
SitlSlS anu SitdS "t1t III tSStI lIip
service "a aids to merrymaking Mon
day and Tuesday. when for the first
time in several years the ground here
WAS really covered with snow and
sleet
Ernie B. kimpel. who has for some
time been with the Dermott Grocery &
Commission Co. at this place. has been
transferred to Eudora. where he and
Mrs kimpel will make their home
K. f.. Trussell, who has been with the
firm at Eudora. has been transferred
to Dermott and will make his home
here Mrs. lrussell is at present Wis
iting relatives in Missouri but expects
to Join him here in few weeks
Manager ] C. Hoffman. of the Der
mott Grocery 4 Commission Company,
the first of the year sent out to patrons
and friends of the firm several hun
dred very attractive leather bound
memorandum books. They are loose
leat AFFAIRS. To be refliled Wnen empty,
and contain also 1917 calenSar. They
are certainly very attractive and very
useful reminders of the efficiency OF
the Dermott Grocery 4 Commission
Company. the house ahead.
lou can begin that Christmas Say
ings Account with the Dermott Bank
& Trus, Co any day in the week.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Delayed but Here.

Because of some sort of mix-up or
Misunderstanding on the part of the
Film Exchange. The Alex Theatre was
unable to show the Grip of Evil as ad-
vertised a few months ago. However
they have now arranged for the pic
lures, and the first installment will be
shown next "Wednesday night Sue
ceedng episodes, together with two
other good reels. will be shown Wed
nesday night of each week, and the ad-
mission will be only SC and l0c
The story was run as a serial in The
Dermott News. and has proven very
popular at other places. Don't fail to
see the opening installment next We'd
nesday Jan. oath.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Board of Trade
Opposes Levee Bill.

At a special meeting of the Board of
Trade held last Saturday the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS: 1t has come to the at
tenton of the Dermott Board of Trade
that a bill will be introduced at the
present Session of the State Legisla-
ture whereby 1t il proposed to place a
flat rate of taxation upon all the real
and personal property of Chicot County,
and of portions of Drew and Ashley
Counties for the purpose OF consoldat-
ing the several leyee districts from the
jefferson County line to the line Of
Louisiana and Arkansas and for the
further purpose of building ieyees for
the protection of this section of the
country from flood waters Of the Ar
kansas and Mississippi rivers. and for
other purposes; and
WHEREAS: Said bill is IN the opinion
of this body. one of the most drastic and
iniquitous bills ever proposed. in that
it virtually places the property rights
of every land owner embraced IN the
district in the hands and at the mercy
Of few levee Commissioners. and
WHEREAS: Said bill proposes to tax
a large body of SAID lands that have
never overilowed; therefore be 1t
RESoLVED:-That we request our
representatives the Hon. Baldy Ninson.
to use his best efforts to defeat SAID
bill, and that We also request our SAID
representative to use his efforts to re
peal the Levee bill passed at the 1915
Session of SAID Legislature and that
we request the people of Drew and
Ashley counties to join With Us IN this
fight.
{. Helmstetter. Pres.
Dermott Board of Trade
Henry Bordeaux,
Sec'y Board ot Trade
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Two Bootleggers Arrested.

Last Saturday night, Marshas Alb
Parrish and Geo. Moore arrested Gil
bert Lewis and Link Fuller. both
colored, for bootlegging. They We're
caught with the goods. and We're taken
before Squire Johnson who bound them
over to await the action of the grand
jury
Gilbert Louis was also brought before
Mayor and fined $50 for carrying a
pistol.
Apprehending a bootlegger is usually
the result of long strenuous siege of
"watchfu waiting and a vigorous de
termination to bring offenders to
justice The authorities are to be
commended for their efficiency.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Methodist Shop Talk.

|. The W NJ s installed officers at
"A regular meeting called last week at
Mrs c. c. Henry's. More than 80
Methodist ladies We're there. Delight
full refreshments were served by the
hostess.
. SUNDAY School was off little
Sunday. but still far above the hun
dred mark.
g. Yes. we had the collection last
Sunday 1t is all over now; come on
to church The mortgage is lifted, or
strictly speaking. the debt on our prop
erty is all provided for.
4. A good congregation greeted US
our effort to collect 1852 with which to
pay the debts on our property. When
the noon hour came we We're Just a
little short of the necessary sum, but
all felt that we had succeeded. One
man whom the pastor has never met,
who was rooming at the hotel, heard
of our efforts and sent US his check for
S25. One friend of the pastor in the
Legislature sent us $50. A family,
friends of the pastor at Blissville, sent
S.. They had read our talk in The
Dermott Newe The man who has
made new river through our country
gave US $22-he and his wife. Most of
our Jewish friends aided US literally.
We could not have gotten along with
out The Dermott News. To one and
all, we give grateful thanks.
j. l.. Cannon.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Dermott kebekahs Install.

Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. l23
last week intalled the following officers
for the ensuing year:
Mrs. CLOSEUP, Noble Grand
Mrs. Moore, Right Supporter. \ &.
Mrs. Boyet, Left Supporter, y. u.
Mrs. Shuey, Secretary
Mrs. Johnson. Treasurer
Miss Ruth Evans, Vice Grand
Mrs, Stigler. Right Supporter V. q.
Mrs. McDaniels. Left Supporter, ' q.
Mrs. {. NJ. Claiborne, Chaplain
MIR. Johnson. Conductor
Louis Boyet. Warden
Reryl Evans, Inside Guardian
Mr.. Lothenore, Outside Guardian
X Y
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18
Local and Personal
A new Pathe serial at the Alex.

A new Pathe serial at the Alex.
Read * by Mary Roberts Rine
hart
1916 Fall Royal Society at off at
The Novelty.
A few choice rooms left at Chcot
Rooming House. If
Break your Cold or La Grippe with a
few doses of 666
First episode of the Grip of Evil at
the Alex next Wednesday.
Only more days of Cohen's Twice
a Year Sale See their ad.
HATS at almost your own price.
Mrs. T. NJ Hutchison.
Let the Eagle feather your nest
Eagle Furniture Co
House for rent cheap, Apply to
+. Schnelz.
RUB MY-TlSM Antiseptic, Relieves
rheumatism. Sprains, Neuralgia, etc.
MIR. and Mrs A. K. Walker are NOV
ing this week to Rohwer, their former
home
Good as new second hand water
meter for sale f. j. Sharp. at Eagle
Furniture Co.
All the conveniences of a thoroughly
modern rooming house at the Chleot
Roomng House. If
Mrs. Ada Rayborn left yesterday
afternoon for Little Rock to spend a
couple of weeks.
Rev. VIM A. Role was called to
McGehee Yesterday afternoon to Of
3'ciate at a wedding
~'only of those classy waists left.
SIS and s. values. now for $i.9s, at
Mrs T. NJ. Hutchison's =.
Begin embroidering those children =
dresses NOW. We have the newest.
The Novelty.
All parents should urge their children
70 start Christmas Savings account
with the Dermott Bank & Trust Co.
First class Tailor Shop for sale or
rent with license paid up to April 9.
+. j. Sharp. at Eagle Furn. Co.
Spend the winter months at the
Chicot Rooming House. Steam heat,
hot and cold water. baths. Rates. 81. 0o
to 81 so per week. If
Mr. and Mrs j. A. Dickinson of
Little Rock spent a couple of days here
last week. guests of their aunt, Mrs.
Henry Townsend.
I'VE have about $50 mems linen col
lars. all sizes. good as new. which we
will sell for only sc each.
s. l. Sheffield
s. J. T. Wynne. who recently pur-
chased the Scott Hart plantation in
cluding Hudspeth. has rented the W.
j. Splawn place and will move his
family here from Tamo at once.
The Suburban Store, T., Schuelz,
.ssoprietor. handles chickens, eggs,
butter and fancy groceries of all kinds.
Delivery to any part of the city at all
times. Your patronage appreciated.
The official government report as
furnished by Special Agent Geo. Drew
of Luna Landing shows that there
were 355 more bales of cotton ginnec
in Chicot county up to January lst this
year than in the corresponding period
last year.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18

A room at the Chicot Rooming House
carries with it access to bath and to
phone Special rates to monthly
roomers If
Old and young alike viii enjoy put
ting bullet holes through those soldiers
in the Dermott Bank & Trust Co. >
Christmas Saving plan 1t is fascin-
ating and profitable game. They will
gladly tell you the particulars.
Mrs Chas. Robertson and little
daughter Marjorie returned Saturday
to their home in Little Rock. after "A
month : visit here with relatives. Her
mother, Mrs. Ford, accompanied her.
returning home Saturday night.
We are getting new goods daily and
are better prepared to serve you than
ever. Eagle Furniture Co.
The S l. A. solicits the patronage
of teachers and pupils for their noon
+ luncheons at the school house. This
service will be resumed today and to-
morrow, and will be continued next
week if there is sufficient patronage
to justify it.
! Earl j. Otfutt of Company X, now
stationed at Camp Deming, New Mexi-
co. has been spending a few days the
past week at home. He came to ac
company the remains of Wylle ID.
SAWYER. who died at Deming and was
brought to Eudora for burial
". D. Trotter, chairman of the
Board of Trade legislative committee,
went to Little Rock yesterday on bust
ness pertaining to the proposed Ievee
bill He will remain over today to at
tend the Good Roads Convention, he
being a delegate from Chicot county
Spring Royal Society at
The Novelty
: The ). |. \. will serve lunch today
and tomorrow. and will continue to
serve next week if there is sufficient
patronage to Justify it. Those who
find the service a convenience should
be liberal in their patronage. thus
helping to make it possible to continue
1t indefinitely.
j. n Robertson of Monticello was in
Dermott couple of days last week
selling home canned fruits and vegeta-
bles His goods We're of excellent
is a striking example of what might be
made most profitable industry in this
section of the state.
+. c. Bond. who has for several
years been chief clerk IN the railway
office here, has been checked out and
leaves this week for Shreveport, La.
He has been succeeded by w. 7. Muir
ply. otherwise known as Pete" who
will be remembered by many of our
people having held this same position
several years ago
j. Priest of Cape Glrardeau. Mo
representing the Cape Girardeau Mule
Co has rented the Parnell barn and
will make Dermott his headquarters
and distributing center for mules in
this section of the state. Frank Etter
has accepted the position as salesman
for the firm. See their ad in this
paper.
Anyone interested in seeing Dermot,
grow in the way of steam laundry
and dry cleaning plant should see l.. l..
Davis at once, as he has proposition
to offer that is money maker to the
investor "a we'll as town builder
His proposition is to sell stock and in
stall first class plant with home money
before the opportunity is taken by
| e tol
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-01-18

Pillows, Comforts. Blankets
Orr Hardware Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

of the British Empire and the domi-
nation of the world. While seeking
his place in the sun, the German Kali
ser was to use the earth itself as his
footstool.
Again, the nations call at this time
is call voicing stupendous duty and
indicating herculean task. While
Germany was plotting world conquest
we We're complacently gazing at our
were scraps of paper" Insolent. out
rageous aggressions failed to arouse
US. The 'Lusitania'' followed the
Arabic" to the bottom of the sea and
six other great American ships follow
ed the "Lusitana." Germany's worth
less word was broken again and again.
The flag of our country was made the
target of the U-boats and hundreds of
our citizens We're murdered. The land
Of a friendly people was filled with
treason, strategy and spoils." Then
we saw the uselessness of waving a
neutral flag in the teeth of a shark
and seized the harpoon. We saw an
animal frothing at the mouth and con-
cluded that the only thing to do to a
mad dog is to smash him.
Our great duty then is to furnish
quick and abundant financial aid.
which of itself may end the war II.
S. A" means for those who have the
means. You subscribe at once" We
must sink the human submarines" of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

drink and tobacco waste. We must
furnish man power as the decisive fac
tor in all warfare. All America must
be divided into two parts-patriots and
traitors. All "hyphens' must be
knocked out or blown out. The crisis
demands the supreme devotion of ev-
eryone who loves the flag, that not a
single stripe may be erased or polut-
ed and not a single star obscured.
How beautiful is that conception
which looks upon each white stripe as
way of peace and purity and right
eousness, and every red STRIPE as a
symbol of sacrifice made to secure
this. while the starry field is that
heaven into which all who follow tho
white may enter. Of every people and
tribe and nation upon the earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Among the members of Abcnaki
Council. K. Of c., who went to Port
land today to attend the banquet Civ
en- by the council of that city. and to
witness the eXemplification of the Sd
degree, were the following: John Sci
CARDS, Michael F'rawley. James Coax
ley, John Kehoe, William Dcvino.
Charles O'Connor, Maj. f. p. Dunn,
Charles White. Guy Sawyer and
George Greenwood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Fred w. Story of Boston, assistant to
the president of the New England Tel
& Tel. Co.. George +. Conant of Bos-
ton, counsel, and Frank w. Mason of
Dover. of the Moosehead Telephone
Co. were business visitors Tuesday in
Augusta and called at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
LOCAL NOTICE

Jitney service between Augusta and
Hallowell Special accommodations for
late parties Stand at Bilodeau's Shoe
store or Telephone 721-W. L. A. Emery.
may3Od6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

William Veilleux has purchased from
Edward T. Foster the latter's farm on
the River road which includes 90 acres
of land and a set of buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

w. F. Fahy of Belfast, formerly en-
ployed in the office of the secretary of
state. was visitor in the CITY on
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

The date of the next Cony-Gardiner
game, which will be played in this city
has been changed from June 6 to June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Miss Nellie Thomas Of Richmond was
in the city Memorial day as the guest
Of her brother, DR.. w. G. Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

w. e. POLAND and Edward T. Eos
ter went to Bangor Wednesday after
noon on business, expecting to return
on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Ralph Brown of the d. w. Adams
store is able to be out after week
confinement by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

DR.. G. A. Cloutier is in Boston TAX
ing a 10 days post graduate course IN
dental surgery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1856

Cards of thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions of respect, etc. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Thursday, May 81, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Omar Brady of Madison was calling
Wednesday on Augusta friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Chas. G. Georgaklis. shoe shining, 29S
Water ST. cat Perry's). .23eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Drake of Albion
were Memorial Day visitors in Angus
ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
PUBLIC AUTO
SERVICE

Up to date seven passenger, OK
cylinder Buick car at disposal Of the
public. Will take fishing. hunting Or
pleasure parties anywhere in the eoun
try. Terms reasonable.
J. M. SZAOY,
Augusta, Maine, Tel $50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-13
CIINToNE WOODS
 LEAVES ARMS co. TO
 OPEN NEW BUSINESS

Clinton E. Woods, advisory en- gineer of the Remington Arms & Ann intuition Co. and for "a number of years manager of the American Graph ophone Co. plants in this city, will leave the munition making plant May 1 to enter business for himself as an industrial engineer.
 One of the frst advocates of what is generally known as the Taylor plants. MT. Woods recently acquired considerable fame throughout the United States by theauthorship and publication of 'sUnitized Accounting Methods for Industrial Plants.
 Thousands of copies of this. publica- tfon have been widely circulated and in explaining the contemplated change, MT. Woods today asserted that inquiries from factories for spe- cific information concerning their plants has encroached upon his time to such an extent that he has found It necessary to open offices both in this city and New York where his new business will be conducted.
 He will also have charge of the e1- ficiency methods of three plants in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-13
CONFER ON INITIAL
 PLANS FOR FAIRFIELD
 COUNTY DEVELOP OPMENI

A conference of the editors of Fair eeld county papers was held at The EtratfeId today where the members of the press were guests of the Chamber ofl Commerce. The meeting was held to discuss probable contingencies Tn the mobilization of agricultural, social, industrial and commercial forces dur ing the. coming summer.
 A general conference is being held at the High school auditorium this af- ternoon at which about 20 representa- lives of civic, social and other organ izations located in Fairfield county are present as well as large attendance from the rural sections of the county
 This meeting is the first step in the mobilization plan and will soon be fol- lowed by other meetings in which the women of the county will take an ac- tive part.
 At the meeting today the Bridgeport Housing O., which owns a large trac1 of land in Fairfield, offered that par which is not to be developed for hous ing purposes, for garden purposes thi' summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-13
SONS OF VETERANS
 HONOR LOCAL MEN

r F k A - .
 Hartford, April 13.-In addition to adopting patriotic resolutions pledging support to President Wilson, the Con- necticut Divisions, Sons of Veterans, at it's 3srd annual encampment yester- day. elected Charles H. Bissell of Southington, new division cou1mander Mir. Bisseu succeeds Robert T. Alcorn. who had served a year in the office. It was thought that MT. A1corn's brother. Major William F., A1corn. would be the new division comman- der, but the calling out of, the Second Regiment, of which he is a member. eliminated such a possibility.
 The Sons of Veterans honored Chas. e. Keller of Bridgeport with election to junior vice commander Charles Munich of Bridgeport was elected dt- vision secretary and treasurer.
 The first annual, encannpment of the Connecticut Division, Sons of Vet erans Auxiliary, concluded it's con- clave yesterday afternoon with cleo tion of officers and joint installation with the Sons of Veterans in G. A. R. Nhall.
 The eighth annual convection of the Connecticut Department, National AL liance, Daughters of Veterans, was held at Odd Fellows hall yesterday, and a gain in membership was re- ported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-13
BENJAMIN F. ROOT.

Practically the entire force of clerks
 and carriers of the Bridgeport Post Office will attend the funeral this evening of Benjamin F. Root, veteran
 postal clerk at the. Peoples Presbyter- ian church, Laurel avenue. Rev. H.
 A. Davenport, pastor of the church in which MT. Root was an elder, will conduct the services. The bearers include Postmaster Charles F. Greene, Superintendent of Finance William T.
 Meyer, the president of the local branch of the Association of Postal Clerks, F. V. Gilhouley, the cashier of the money order division, c. F. Noren, the superintendent of the West End station, James l.. Christie and foreman of the clerks, w. J. Kear1as. Hundreds of friends of MT. Root view ed the body at the home of his son,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-13

who worked in the plant say that no accident could have been the cause of it.
 It is known that rumors were circu- lated among the girls who worked in F building that the plant would be de- stroyed and warning them to remain away. For the most part the recip- ients of this sinister warning laughe ed at the idea of danger and stuck to their posts. Some remained away from work, however, and escaped the death and injury that was the fate of their comrades. This report of rumors was denied by an official of the plant.
 One thing is assured. If the exp1o. sion was planned and done by a ia. natic or German spy the man is dead