AR Gazette June 26, 1919: Hermitage, June 25 - The farmers in this section are so far behind with their work on account of the shortage of labor and so much rain that many of them are cutting out part of the cotton crop and are planting peas and peanuts. The highest price ever known for cotton choppers is being paid, but the farmers are unable to get the men. Hill corn is doing good, but crops in the lowlands have been drowned out. AR Gazette Oct 18, 1919: Hermitage - Bell Barnett has been discharged from the service and has returned to his home here. He was overseas for one year. Carter Thompson of Hermitage was also discharged from service. [Is it Bell or maybe Bill?] Hermitage - Funds are being raised by the Baptist church of Hermitage for the erection of a home for the pastor. A committee composed of Mrs. Ed Smith, Mrs. W. Warren and Mrs. Edward Jarrett is in charge of the movement. Hermitage - Cotton has been damaged considerably by heavy rains during the last few days. Growers have been marketing the cotton as rapidly as possible and wagon receipts on the local market averaged nearly 100 bales daily prior to the west weather. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.