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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
8
A whimsical note recalls a friend of the editor who pays the paper yearly without being sent. The stranger arrives in town, welcomes guests, and rests feet in the establishment, as the Persian Rag is kept for old times.
Beaver residents report numerous Saturday visitors from Gray Forgan Gate Madison and nearby towns. The record notes county court and county seat visitors, first with trials bound over for district court, followed by social visits, travel to Meade Enid and Nashville, and multiple Beaver shopper and caller mentions amid weather and rain updates.
Fragmentary OCR records show references to a Beaver elector visiting beak in midweek and Democratic candidate Judge Crow of Alva campaigning for the Supreme Court as well as locals mentioning touring and surveying activity surrounding homes and visits in the region.
Fragmentary passage speaks of medieval superstition about a youth whose mother died from teeth, predicting doom. Mentions Roown 4 fatal children and a destined path toward war and Meath. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A missionary journal describes a voyage on a Japanese vessel wh ere a diverse group including Lutherans Catholics Greeks and a Jew share meals sing hymns and discuss faith in the Yangtze region. The entry notes letters received after the trip and lists local Beaver visitors and travel updates.
Brother Purt of Gray preached Sunday morning and led the baptismal service in the afternoon. Twelve candidates were baptized with more to follow. Loyal Women and the official board meet next Monday evening at Mrs McCary's home. Martha group holds all day work session with Mrs Quinn Thursday and basket dinner at noon. Betty Lou Crabtree attended beginners class. Mr and Mrs Coons, Mr and Mrs Hancock, and Mrs Snyder were present. Women’s Missionary society meets at Mrs Brown’s home Thursday July 6.
A Chicago divorce case featured a woman testerifying that her husband leads her “a lawful wife” provoking loud titter in court. The remark, corrected by the witness, drew embarrassment and comic attention during the session.
A garbled text fragment mentions a man and a liar, with references to a hidden word and discovery. It reads as a puzzle line or marginal scribble where one person questions another's truthfulness, implying someone may have found something or knowledge hidden in earlier notes.
An enigmatic fragment hints at a mystery involving eight men and a key clue about a rival, a drink, and a shrill signal. The readable text suggests a cryptic exchange and a potential motive connected to a person named Ole. Further details are unclear in the damaged passage.
Nesta and John share a ranger camp amid Gregus forest and upland ranges. Barnes, a water bearer, returns and sparks a hidden passion, later rescuing Nesta and John from a devastating forest fire while a tangled love triangle resolves with restraint and renewed bonds. Local notices reference Beaver, Woodward, and surrounding towns with social engagements and visits.
Moving from Pogue Hotel to Ozark Hotel the Dillow Tau owner offers daily, weekly, and meal ticket options with 21 meals. Rooms are lighted and rates posted, inviting late arrivals and all-ages hospitality. Phone 180.
The garbled OCR describes a golfer shouting Passion and numbers while bystanders react. A jumpy, unclear moment follows as spectators or participants respond to the yell. The text lacks coherent context, leaving the core action and identities obscured.
Auction notice lists multiple lots with block and lot numbers for sale at Montebello California. Annie J. Stivers offers to sell within 90 days for a net price of 150 dollars per deed through a warranty deed. The brief notice identifies the seller and location with dates 6-29 to 7-6.
O P Smith grain dealer reports from Wichita that a sample of I N Phelps wheat tested 61 pounds with 12.4 protein. Test labeled extra fine by Ditte Morgan Grain Co. The sample came from Beaver's first new wheat load, paid at ninety cents a bushel. LJ Shock and family of Riverside visited Beaver Sunday afternoon.
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