06 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
1
A county central committee meeting on Saturday April 1 yielded no resolutions. The record notes silence on endorsing the Democratic state administration and ignores alleged graft involving Governor Robertson and Fred Dennis. The piece critiques perceived inconsistency and calls out the party’s stance.
Cobeldick Karnes couple wed late last week at Woodward. Bride is sister of Howard Karnes and has been in Beaver several times. Groom Frank Cobeldick is cashier at First State Bank in Forgan. Both are well known in Beaver and Forgan and plan to reside in Forgan.
The Marinas host a Pure Food and Candy Sale in connection with their Kester White Sale at Carter Tracy Hardware Store on Saturday afternoon April 1. Items will be offered at attractive prices, drawing interest from Beaver and Lawton readers including Chief Garriott now with Pierce Oil. The Herald receives warm praise from readers and local figures for its reporting and value. Frank Mathis travels to Branson, Col lay for a sale.
News reports a coal vein about 54 feet in diameter on a Bucklin creek with good quality. Rock Island officials may visit Bucklin to assess mining potential. If mined, coal could raise Liberal prices to 4 5 or 6 dollars and boost ore finds locally. Potential rail link via Byers K and O or Rock Island lines could connect to the new coal field.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian church hosted an open meeting for allied societies last Friday afternoon. A engaging program educated attendees and refreshments followed. Evening program for the public added several numbers and was capped by doughnuts and cocoa.
The Scottish Rite Masonry group will meet Thursday night to organize a Scottish Rite Club of Beaver County. They plan a celebration this Thursday while noting Mr and Mrs Jude Stevens installed city water in their laundry this week.
Preston R. Walker and Mike Helen Murphy were married at noon on Monday April 3 in Kansas City Missouri. The couple will reside in Beaver after a short wedding trip with family relatives expressing high regard for both and extending congratulations from the community.
A Duroc hog sale in Beaver County drew one of the largest crowds. Hogs averaged about 95 dollars per head with totals over 3000 dollars. Ed Herriff of Chelan auctioned, assisted by Sanders, Jones and Wells. Distants buyers included Mr. Miller, P B Zerby, 8. C. Pettijohn, J R Breed, J B Hisey, Joe Meade, M Shields, and the Penny & Williams farm manager. Slocum reports 7 bower pigs at 33.67 and 38 bred sows at 604.05.
Members of the Christian church at a Sunday meeting decided to hire a permanent pastor. A committee of W T Quion and POL Themere was authorized to offer 2000 for the position. The editors argue preachers and teachers should be among the best and be equipped to deliver results.
The State accuses W. A. Ingram of accepting bribes as county boxineer. Evidence was submitted by Wednesday noon and the jury retired for deliberation but reported a failure to reach a verdict and were dismissed. A new trial date will follow.
A batch of oil lease filings was recorded for land southeast of Gate in township 3, range 28. The local notes express faith that oil or gas may exist in the area and mention planned further tests.
A double wedding occurred at Beaver Court House on Tuesday April 3 192% with Judge Meene presiding. The couples were Clay tan E Luscombe and Mise Be rnadorph of Gate and Dewey D. Ham ton and Mins Jeunie McAtee of Knowles.
Following Monday court, jurors retained include A E Anthony Beaver M J Bennett Riverside G W Beard Liberal Kaneas A M Brnckwelder J G Burdett Logan 4 B Brant Gray Otto Barley Knowles E Carpenter Knowles Cooper Beaver B Clough Forgan John Conyers Knowles J B Couch Beaver C 3. Davis Beaver O P Smith Beaver P P Frysinger Floris H J Fisher Riverside Chas Gregg Beaver W H Ginter Elmwood C D Greendyke Elmwood B E Hood Logan H S Hengler Logan H McCardy Beaver W d Harlow Forgan Elmer Jack Knowles B E Bradshaw Beaver L M Kerns Logan A W Kimmel Balko M E League Balko H B Maddox Beaver W 8 Maynard Elmwood R C McTheeters Liberal Kansas 0 H Rushton Forgan Earl Shore Forgan H E Vincent Catenby E Wells Laverne T J Wahl Boyd J R Wares Liberal Kansas Those reported for service and excused include H J Kelloy Logan Ghas Wick Balko J J Stanley Gray B H Jett Madison 8 F Coleman Elmwood A C Daley Elmwood C H Moyer Follett John A Beck Boyd a W Sims Gray C V O Neal Madison M Hester Madison J L Kerns Gray
Stine, president of First National Bank, Balko Brnte Bank, and Firet Siete Bank, visits area cousins and old Beaver friends. He praises Beaver as the premier pleasure, saying trips to Kansas City or Chicago lose to staying with longtime Beaver pioneers and county folk.
Harry Evans and his young son were delivering wheat to the Light elevator in Beaver when a rut in the road caused the wagon to jolt. Evans fell and struck his head, cutting a deep gash, while the wheel ran over his foot. He fainted and was carried to the Bogue Hotel. the boy escaped with minor injuries.
The article notes crowded streets and many parked cars suggesting business normalcy. Rain in the past week fuels renewed hope and boosts wheat fields toward life, though some fields were blown out or winter killed. A rural observer says a world of wheat remains and the prospect is not for a bumper crop.
The Bide-a-wee Club gathered at Mrs. Roy Brown's residence Wednesday afternoon with all but two members present. Guests included Mesdamen TW Culwell J. Bi Sporrier O 1 Ontky and Maude O. Thoma. Leader Mrs B B Davie led an interesting lesson on art followed by refreshments.
A message reports Mrs. W A Ingram of Goymon died after heart trouble that had troubled her for years. The death occurred while Mr. Ingram was detained elsewhere due to heart condition, with the end attributed to heart disease.
The Beaver Lat Music Chair hosted an evening at Beuleh Hall with Mies Stalling overseeing the program. The leader of the meeting announced the election of officers and Mrs Van Stewart received a silver spoon as a testimonial to the club’s esteem. Light refreshments concluded the event.
A local notice outlines activities starting Thursday and running to Wednesday of the next week. It mentions residents and visitors preparing for the events with families attending. Marian Pies sells a business and plans to pursue a new venture. Alecian Smith and family, staying at a hotel, are seen in the town during the period.
A garbled entry notes vermin nests and a puzzling reference to cows within a 1000 square yard area. It mentions numbers 1 000 and 20 000 and the term guild ultimately, but the source text is incomplete and unclear.
A Beaver Herald notice urges readers to join a weekly Community Counselor forum at University of Oklahoma and across the state. It explains letters may be edited for space, aims to reflect reader judgment, and invites citizen input on local and statewide civic matters.
Parties owing mig must make arrangements to pay their accounts on or before April et or accounts open. W. G. Stranathao sues for 6 pt.
The County Democratic Central Committee called a meeting on April 1, labeled All Pools' Day, prompting questions whether the date carries significance or is a coincidence. Community leaders and members weigh in on timing and potential implications.
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