Surprise Birthday Dinner for Grandpa and Grandma Searcy
Neighbors gathered at Uncle Jack Searcy's home on Thursday around 11 o clock to secretly celebrate the joint birthdays of Mr. Bearcy and Mrs. Searcy. Guests included William Searcy and family C T Gardner B F Tedder H N Livergood and family Mrs H E Perkins and others. A feast of Beaver County specialties filled three tables, with more than enough food and warm wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Searcy
Mr. Bearcy
William Searcy
C. T. Gardner
B. F. Tedder
H. N. Livergood
H. E. Perkins
McKinsie
W. B. Hanly
Beaver County
Grandpa
Grandma Searcy
Music Club Meets at Mrs Holland Home
The Ladies' Music Club met at Mrs. Jeff Holland's home Tuesday night. Miss Jennie Keith led a lesson study on American music and composers. Mrs. W. G. Stranathan and Miss Lois Quinn gave instrumental rotes. Vesta Carter sang a Carrie Jacobs Bond solo God Remembers when the World Forgets. Beulah Hall presented musical calendars. E. J. Horne was elected to membership. Refreshments included jello with whipped cream cocos and fruit cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
Jeff Holland
Jennie Keith
W. G. Stranathan
Lois Quinn
Misa Vesta Carter
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Beulah Hall
E. J. Horne
Confiscated 1916 Ford Touring Car in Oklahoma Case
The cane of the State of Oklahoma versus a 1916 Model Ford Touring Car, engine No 264001, was tried in county court Tuesday. Owned by R H Taylor, the vehicle was used October 8 1921 by Taylor and Joe Ebing to transport intoxicating liquors. The car was confiscated. Mr Ballinger of Cedarville Missouri was in Beaver Tuesday shaking hands with old friends. formerly Beaver employee of H D Meese in the harness shop, visiting his daughter Mrs Frank Davis in Liberal Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oklahoma
R. H. Taylor
Joe Ebing
Mr. Ballinger
Cedarville
Missouri
Beaver
H. D. Meese
Frank Davis
Liberal
Kansas
Special Offer Extended on Herald Subscriptions
The Herald extends the holiday offer to February 1, 1922 due to subscriber delays. Pay arrears and receive another year for $1.00. new subscriptions are $1.00 per year until February 1, 1922. Take advantage of the lower price while it lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Forty-Ninth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Stalling Home
A dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stalling on December 23 to honor their forty-ninth wedding anniversary. Attending were Walter Stalling and family Howren Hall and family and Lewis Nichols and family from near Booker Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stalling
Walter Stalling
Howren Hall
Lewis Nichols
Booker
Texas
Christian Endeavor Social At O P Smith Home
A Christian Endeavor Society social at the home of O. P. Smith Thursday night drew about thirty young people. Misses Carrie Smith and Mary B. Hanly assisted president Mrs. W. T. Quinn in entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
O. P. Smith
Carrie Smith
Mary B. Hanly
W. T. Quinn
Death of John T. Mertschin at County Farm
John T. Mertschin died of bronchitis on December 24 1921 and was laid to rest December 25 1921. He lived at the county farm as a ward for years and his relatives were unknown. Mr and Mrs Carl Muir of Liberal Kansas visited J W Cayler’s family for Christmas. Mr and Mrs William Moore dined with their parents as did Harry Cayler who traveled from Booker Texas for the family meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Mertschin
Reat
Carl Muir
Liberal
Kansas
J. W. Cayler
William Moore
Harry Cayler
Booker
Texas
Beaver Visitors and Local School News
Al Blake formerly of Liberal Kansas now in Los Angeles California and Mr Naylor of Liberal Kansas visited Beaver on Wednesday. Blake is president of the Citizens State Bank Liberal. Gladys and Edna Barley returned to Goodwell school last Sunday. W C Girk from near Forgan was in Beaver Tuesday on school business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Blake
Liberal
Kansas
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Naylor
Mr. Blake
Citizens’ State Bank
Misney Gladys
Edna Barley
Goodwell
W. C. Girk
Forgan
Beaver
Community Christmas Tree Brings Beaver Together
Beaver residents gathered at the courthouse for a community Christmas tree with a live nativity and carols. Fifty schoolchildren performed the Old Christmas Story under teachers Miss Helen Murphy and Mrs. Ruth Drum. Santa visited, distributing candy and popcorn balls, while Mayor L. L. Long and Rev. W. B. Leonard urged continued community action and a future community center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilttle
Ciriatrams
Beaver
Court House
Chris Kingle
Mary
Babe Jesus
Helen Murphy
Ruth Drum
Santa
Santa Claue
W. B. Leonard
L. L. Long
Truax Family Travels After Elkhart Marriage News
Walker drove to Elkhart Kansas Tuesday of last week while H D Truax and Mrs Truax headed back to Oklahoma City from Springfield Colorado where they attended the marriage of their niece Miss Gra Truax who wed D J Griffith of Kansas City on December 21. Griffith and Miss Truax will reside in Kansas City Missouri. Miss Truax was a Beaver high school student regarded as bright and capable and well known to a wide circle. Truax remained in Beaver a time then returned home via Lamar Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. RR. Walker
Elkhert
Kansas
H.D. Truax
Truax
Oklahoma City
Springfield
Colorado
Hin
Mra. Truax
Mian
Gra .Truax
D. J. Griffith
Kansas City
Griffith
Beaver
Beaver High School
Truex
Oklahoma
Lamar
Miss Margaret Brewer Dies at 20 in Beaver Area
The community mourns Margaret Brewer 20 years 10 months 7 days old who died December 20 1921 at her father H A Brewer home southwest of Beaver from brain congestion likely after a smallpox bout. A Beaver High School former pupil taught at District 49 she rested January 1 at Overton cemetery with Rev Carter officiating. The Herald offers sympathy to her father and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miew Clive
H. A. Brewer
Beaver
Mme
Margaret
District 49
Overton Cemetery
Carter
The
Baptist Church
Beaver High School
Yang
Herald
Beaver Nets First Day of Electric Power Service
With the New Year Beaver marks a long fond hope as 20 hour electric service is installed January 1. Power may off briefly during line tuning but will run from 6 AM to midnight daily once ready. Citizens thank city officials for a reliable light and water system praised as second to none in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Heaver American Legion Post Elects Year Officers
An enthusiastic meeting of the Hea ver Post elected officers for the ensuing year. Chas W Miles was named Post Commander, Herbert L Burke Vice Commander, G H Karnes Adjutant, Geo W Casky Finance Officer, William Judd Chaplain, B L Prost Historian, J D Gregory Sergeant at Arms. The group plans a flag purchase and regular meetings on the first and third Saturdays. A committee will explore a Legion Hall on donated G A R land. Members urged to join or transfer to Beaver Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Miles
Herbert L. Burke
G. H. Karnes
Geo. W. Cafky
William Judd
B. L. Prost
J. D. Gregory
Army
Beaver
Geo, W., Casky
Joe Mease
Preston Walker
Legion Hall
Legion At
Beaver Alm
County Court Jurors Selected For Service
A list of jurors to serve in the county court includes A. Arnold and J. Barragree of Beaver, H. Casally of Inn, and R. Patton of Knowles among others. The roster names 22 individuals from Liberal, Ivanhoe, Madison, Knowles, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Arnold
Beaver
John Barragree
T. C. Black
Nakenye
H.W. Ponarth
Gate
BK. Baldwin
Ivanhow
J. R. Gingham
Madison
Geo
P. Cullins
F. Cook
Kanews
Howard Casally
W. A. Prank
Kanens
Hodges
Lorena
H. Keller
Knowles
DM. Kile
Peaver
McNutt
R. A. Patton
H. D. Smith
Kenans
H. C. Stewart
Ivanhoe
Child Dies at Gate Diphtheria Fatality
H C Richeson, an embalmer, drove to Gate Monday evening to prepare the burial of the four year old child of Mr and Mrs Oliver Taylor who died of diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Richeson
Gate
Oliver Taylor
Beaver area notes mix of travel visits and social events
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Alberta and Miss Vivian Trev near Floris traveled to Beaver for business and winter plans in Los Angeles before spring return to Canada. Genevieve Stranathan hosted New Year gatherings with Louise Tracy and others. Various locals—Rev H G Butler and family, Mr and Mrs Nobel, Minnie Flossie Sullen, and others—are noted in visits, schooling, and holiday activities across Beaver and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Taylor
Alberta
Canada
Vivian Trev
Near Floris
Beaver
Taylor
Mine Vivian
Los Angeles
California
Genevieve Stranathan
Missen Louise Tracy
Reola ‘eKillips
Vers Ives
Gretchen Lawton
Albert Brown
Earl Maple
Loyd Hancock
Deryle Smith
Hadwiger Family Visits Smiths in New Dodge
Mr and Mrs Gus Hadwiger and son Robert of Alva drove over in their new Dodge Monday of last week to visit Mr Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hadwiger
Som
Robert
Alva
Op, Smith and Family
Mr. Smith
Perry W Keith Returns Home From Holiday Visit
Perry W Keith returns to her Kingman Kansas home after spending holidays with daughter Idras who lives with aunt Mrs C D Smith. A Monday deal makes Robinson Brothers owner of John Webb store and Robinson Brothers also owns Poultry and Feed business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry W. Keith
Kingman
Kansas
Idras
Mra. C. D. Smith
Robinson Brothers
John Webb
Robinson Bros
Towns See Busy Holiday Season Travel and Contracts
Stacy Wells returned from Enid after Christmas with his wife and daughter. He traveled to Oklahoma City and Ardmore on business. Gene A Seai and the Seal of len ved signed a contract on Tuesday to build a project near Creek at WIT Ovirrton and Catune in New York, Kiowa, and Chey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Wells
Enid
Oklahoma City
Ardmore
Gene
Seai
Lenved
Hexver Tionday
Vrije
Wit Ovirrton
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W. E. Hooker
Catky
MAPLE
View Provident
First State Bank Foraan
G. W. McKean
S. A. Miller & CO
Liberal, Kansas
S Christian Endeavor Social
John J. Mertschin
Balko
State Bank
Balko, Oklahoma
L. L. Stine
Frank Fleck
Margaret Brewer
American Legion Post
Bank OF
Beaver City
Tomers
W. ©. Hocker
A. A. Maple
G., W. Cafpey
HW. Capky
Active
Mra
W. C. Nobel
Braman
Nobel
Heaver
H. G. Butler
Mins Flossie
Minx Flossie
Will Wells
Frank ¥Aple
Keeliy
Tren
Wetadina
Higgins
Teere
Nev
Welle
Mies
Wyrtle
Jim Avedon
Dewey Alin
Haw Melle
Ms Heren
Oery Poten
Arnon Horiemma Stintatolétt
Bonver
Baca
B. F
Geo. Wright Apont
Mrs. Chatman
Mocane
Erya Kent
John Whitman
Gummaros, Lean Company
Clinston
Beaver Tuesday
Quinn & Fickel
H. P. Williams
Kanaan
Alta Mae
Veds Gardner
Mabel Humphrey
Wain
Iperiod
Jessie Kilpatrick
Lawton
Here
Marie Harris
Kilpatrick Force
W. G. Phelps
Denver
Glen
Johnie
S. G
Rhode Island
Baby Chix
Beaver County Fair
J. E. Swiger Balko
Okla
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