17 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
1
A man slept through a burglary at his home in Safety Stevens. His wife warned him that intruders were present, but he joked that they would not steal anything since their money was in the barn. Police noted the burglars left with only blank checks and loose change.
A special election is called for May 6 1919 to vote on a constitutional amendment establishing hard surfaced roads and funding. Registration opens 10 days per precinct starting 20 days before and ends 10 days before the election. Women may register on the same basis as men. Beaver county precinct registrars listed with multiple towns and officials.
Taft will address audiences in Alva on April 22 at 8 p m about The League of National Ad miraion. Admission is $1.00. Beaver County residents are urged to attend this important talk on a subject of wide interest.
Beaver district court opened Monday with Judge Arthur G Sutton presiding. Numerous non jury cases were disposed of including dismissals and continuances across foreclosures, fraud, gambling, and divorce actions with several appeals and motions noted as overruled or sustained.
Joe Meese son of County Judge H D Meese returns from nearly two years overseas with honor after serving under General Pershing. He saw action at Chateau Thierry, endured gas injuries, and was the first Beav er county lad to enlist and go overseas. A grand welcome in Beaver included a special train, singing, and speeches at the Christian church and Globe building.
City Market proprietor W G Stranathan renovates and moves sales area to the building front with screening and vegetable spraying. Beaver Flour & Feed Co with Willis Jones as manager advertises a full stock in the old Overland garage building. H M Bolick returns from surgery in Wichita Kansas and shows improvement. A stork message from Peoria Minnesota announces an eight pound son for Mr and Mrs Copeland. Mrs Foreman of Gate Red Cross visits, aiding branch matters. D A Harris family and others respond to a serious illness in the Frank C Smith household. the child shows improvement. C Klopper of Logan visits county seat. local paper seeks fine paper for next year.
A newspaper note indicates that the names of precinct registrars are listed in another column, outlining the election administration details and clarifying where voters can find registration officials.
Under Treasury authorization Victory Liberty Notes are dated May 20 with a 6 per cent rate and various payment milestones through May and September. Installment options include full payment with interest and staggered payments on specified dates. first coupons payable after delivery. Denominations remain as established.
A public notice urges all eligible voters especially women to register between April 14 and 26 to vote on a proposed 60 million dollar road bond on May 6. Registrars in each precinct will open books April 16. Local residents A H M Laverty and Mrs O J Hilderbrand are noted in brief society items.
Members and guests of the Five Mundred Club enjoyed a pleasant evening at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Spurrier’s home on Wednesday. Tables were set and a luncheon including salad bread and butter sandwiches coffee peach charbet and cake was served. The Long and Lawson garage sale this week awaits the transfer to HH Lawson who will take over the business as Dr. Long retires. A Missionary Society meeting for Indies interest is planned at Mrs. L. L. Loms home next Tuesday afternoon April 30. The Presbyterian church event invites attendance Tuesday evening for a talk by a guest speaker.
The Easter program presented by the Federated Church will be held next Sunday evening featuring readings and a varied lineup by the choir. Admission invites attendees to enjoy a splendid program and join in the event.
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