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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
5
A Willard Battery advertises Threaded Rubber Insulation between plates for durability and protection. The copy touts the thread rubber trademark as protection against wood separator issues and claims longer plate life and safer, ready stock shipping.
Witness Harry K. Ellis recounts statements about the killing of John Longnecker and Henry Smith in Hutchinson Kansas. Pete Smith and his mother discuss discovering Longnecker after a head injury and stolen car. Miller allegedly planned the shooting. March 21 events and Liberal trip referenced.
A confession details a plan to abduct and murder John Longnecker. Barry K Ellis signs a two page statement describing the car theft, shooting by Leng Vedker, knives and a club used, money divided, and burial moves as suspects Miller and Smith flee. The document names Harry Kellia and local associates in Hutchinson Kansas dated June 1921.
Beaver Oklahoma June date announced for the annual stockholders meeting at the company offices. Election of directors for the ensuing year and other business to be transacted. Jacob Achenhatch president and PLC Tracy secretary presiding. Location listed as Bagver Oklahoma. Time set for 2 o clock p m.
In the County Court of Beny Oklahoma, the administrator John A Spohn issues a notice to all persons with claims against Honey E Washburn deceased. Claims must be presented with vouchers to the administrator at Bearar Oklahoma within four months or be forever barred. Dated June.
In Beaver County Oklahoma a sheriff sale is ordered following a District Court judgment. The described tract includes portions of Rice View Four and Southeast Quarter of Section Five, Township Two North Range Twenty-Seven, to satisfy a 1920 judgment with 10 percent interest, attorney fees, costs, and a cross claim, with sale at the east front door of the Beaver County Courthouse on an appointed day in 1981. The sale is to the highest cash bidder.
Notice of sheriff sale of land in Beaver County Oklahoma issued May 18 1921 under an order from Beaver County District Court The property described is the SW quarter of Section 7 Township 1 North Range 7 East of the Indian Meridian sale to satisfy a judgment with interest and costs The sale is scheduled for June 20 1921 at 2 PM at the east door of Beaver County Courthouse bidding cash to the highest bidder for the described land or portion necessary to satisfy the judgment and costs.
John W. Savage returns from Wichita with Mrs. Savage and son Jack for eye treatment and will split time between Beaver and Wichita. Mrs. Savage and Jack stay until September. R. R. Stedman and family visit Wichita to see daughters Blanche Covert and Mildred Stedman. Treacy W. H. Thomas and R. A. Maple groups depart on a Sunday motor tour to California. A new room is added to the Robison house with Dave Barrow family occupying. John Goetzinger and family plan an extended Town points visit. N. Wible of Wichita is in town on business.
Guymon attorney Roscoe Rizley arrives for court proceedings this week. He is noted for handling local civil and criminal matters and is expected to participate in scheduled hearings at the county courthouse.
Mrs W L Henson is listed as seriously ill this week in local notices. The report notes her condition and prompts community concern as neighbors share well wishes.
State of Oklahoma County Court notices set for settlement of the Final Account in the estate of Oncar Gartner deceased. Roscoe Risley, administrator, presents reports and requests distribution of remaining assets. The court fixes June 30, 1921 at 10 a.m. in Beaver for filing objections and final approval.
May 1 1921 notice period offers services from Dr A L Nichols prepared for calls day or night at Kennedy house. Taken up horse mule about 800 pounds near Beaver owner to prove property and pay expenses. Also Dodge touring car for sale or trade for grain wood paper. Millet seed for sale at Carter Tracy Hardware. Auto Livery and Drayage Beaver offers watchword service with round‑the‑clock livery and sedan rate 12 pct mile.
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