09 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
1
Who wants to get rich works through prudent, hardworking savings. Do not hoard money but let dollars earn dollars by placing them in a reliable bank. Save, invest, and allow funds to earn interest on time deposits.
The State Council of Defense calls for names of refusers to the Christmas Red Cross Roll Call ending January 15. Those not yet contacted should see their district solicitor to record membership. If solicited and not joined, join now to avoid being listed as refusing to help wounded and needy boys. Beaver County Council of Defense officers urge stay with the Red Cross.
The Spurrier home hosted a Five Hundred Club gathering Tuesday January 7 honoring C. F. Twyford on his second term as Beaver County attorney before his move to Pueblo Colorado. The event featured red and white carnations, a luncheon, and cards for eighteen couples with guests including Mr and Mrs J W Calwell and Mrs J Spurrier among others.
A local basketball game between Town team and High School drew reader interest with noted players and later scores. The brief highlights a spirited clash and anticipated rematch, reflecting community support for the teams and season momentum.
The District Court of Beaver County Oklahoma orders a special term to be held in Beaver City starting January 15 1919 until adjournment. The clerk must publish this notice in a weekly county paper for two issues prior to the term. Judge W C Crow signs the order.
Tax payments are extended to March 1 reducing the 18 percent penalty for those unable to pay now. The extension brings relief to many taxpayers facing financial difficulties and avoids immediate penalties.
At the Methodist Church on Sunday January 5 the Sunday School was reorganized with an enrollment of 75 across nine classes led by able teachers. Features included trombone and vocal solos, guitar duets, brass quartette, and sermons on New Year resolutions and Christianity with Mohammed.
First class bedroom suite large base burner kitchen range oil range kitchen cabinet mahogany duofold buffet dining table and other articles. Will sacrifice for quick sale must be sold by January 15. Call Walter Probst in Beaver Oklahoma for details.
The death of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was announced Monday morning at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay New York. The former president had suffered poor health for a year and died of heart rheumatism with pulmonary embolism reported as the immediate cause. His loss was met with national mourning and widespread tribute from loyal friends and supporters.
Beaver county officials see few changes as January 1 marks the new year. Avers, Republican, will hold office until the new year’s end, then be succeeded by W. L. Hibbermean. E. G. Brown, Democrat, will serve as clerk under the Drum administration. Republicans have qualified for the district posts.
A fragmented report notes a Liberal mail car completing a full trip on the Lil meme route for the first time since a prior driver, Chimallesrriey Chapin, made the journey. It recalls previous attempts reaching 4 twice before this latest run.
Mrs J A Miller received a postcard souvenir from her cousin Grover Yates who is in overseas service. The card bears flags and a tree motif, marking a decorative keepsake from a serviceman member.
A fragmentary reminiscence questions banks and pensions as a traveler named G. Roach refuses to trust banks. He imagines fetching pension money in Washington or New York and wonders about itinerant pay. The piece notes casual cashing and ends with an offer: no charge for cashing checks.
The Herald reports Stanford Spurrier has word from his son Stanley Spurrier, injured in a foot accident while with the air lines. He is recovering in a hospital, with relatives noting his condition while he remains laid up.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Claude Ba Linut and a person named Bobigores Naatanas with garbled phrases about a garden and a date in February. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable content.
Latest word from George T. nephew of the editor expresses hope and resilience as he travels toward Berlin amid wartime peril. He notes headlights of German soil and describes surviving bombardment and chaos, feeling unusually fortunate after passing through danger and witnessing comrades fall.
A garbled report notes a political gathering involving LaKemp repremp and Harper county delegates, with mentions of a weekly meet and prompt action. The text is fragmented but implies a public or legislative Mingling event drawing interest.
Mrs. A. A. Haskell of near Elmwood endured flooding and rough roads to reach the county seat on Monday to handle ties.
Beaverton County Red Cross pleads with knitters to finish all started garments and to begin no new projects until all yarn is distributed. Orders have come from the Diytalon jtes chapter and time is short due to blockaded traffic. All pieces must be in the County Chapter by January 18 with no further yarn available.
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