27 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
1
The great banking institution pictured here was the first to undertake the principal function of all banks keeping depositors money safe and accessible. It highlights a historic example of foundational bank service and trust in financial institutions.
Special notice states the Christian church auditorium is under repair and the congregation will meet in the courthouse courtroom for Sunday services at the usual hour. Everyone is welcome.
The Herald editor received a surprise visit Saturday evening from several town ladies for his birthday anniversary the next day. Although not fully realized, the gathering was enjoyable with refreshments and light-hearted festivities as the group extended good wishes into the night.
C. R. Shirley seeks another car of live poultry on February 11th and 12th with price details to appear in the next issue. Mansell returned Monday from an unspecified trip with relatives.
The Herald reports Mrs. Dickson and Mrs. Hatel Hill moving to new rooms on the second floor of the John W. Savage residence. Mrs. Ayers of Flora visits family, and Mrs. Chas Gregg of Kokomo is hospitalized for possible appendicitis with a Sunday operation planned. Subscribers are urged to pay old accounts to fund new Herald equipment.
Wild shouts and a cheering crowd greet the Beaver Short Line as the first train arrives at the 1 Depot on Douglas Avenue. The event, long awaited by a generation, showcases local perseverance and the community’s hopes for the railroad’s completion and future celebrations.
The column notes Smith Hebberd, formerly of Sunset now in Colorado, had his name added to the Big Book and will receive the Herald. Renovations continue in Long & Lawson basement with walls and a tank being installed. The Morgan bank was looted last Thursday night with about twenty gallons of liquor stolen. robbers frightened off at Elk City Sales & Commission Co. prior to entry.
Mrs Homen Hill and Mrs Ernan Geathes entertained many young townspeople Friday evening at Miss Crabtree’s home, where Miss Mary Poletth was hostess. The event featured Japanese kimono attire and a festive gathering.
Community updates report attorney ROK in recovery, musical club gathering at Erma Crauters, meat market ownership changes, and Hig Jo Lumber managers shifting. Obituary notes include a death in Apiteton and funeral details, with family members marked absent.
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