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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-25
Notice ea Hearing Return Of Sale Of Real
Estate
IN THE COUNTY COURT

IN THE COUNTY COURT
state of Oklahoma, County Of Beaver ss
In the Matter Of the Estate Of J. Augustus
Jones. deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given that Martha Jones, the
duly appointed and qualified Executor Of the Es-
tate Of J. Augustus Jones. deceased. has return
ed and presented for confirmation. and filed in
said court her return Of the sale Of the following
described real estate of the said estate to.wi.:
Lots Is to "a in 81 so. Inclusive. for $4,000.
All Of Block - 90.
Lot Is In Block %. $4,000 all in the incorporated
Town Of Forgsn. Beaver County. Oklahoma,
and that Monday the 9Th day Of September. 1921.
at 10 o'clock In the forenoon OF said day. at the
county court room in the city Of Beaver In said
county Of Beaver has been duly appointed by said
court for hearing said return. at which time any
person interested In said estate may appear an
file exceptions in writing to said return and con-
test the same. and are hereby referred TO said
return for further particulars.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal Of said court this I'D
day of August. 1921.
II. d. MEEsE,
County Judge,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-25
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE FORE
CLOSURE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE FORE
CLOSURE
In The District Court In And Fer Beav-
er County. State OF Oklahoma.
No. &s5.
John w. Probert. Plaintiff.
W. N Valentine and Lula Valentine. his wife;
and ]. =. Compton. Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that In pursuance Of nm
order Of sale issued out of the District Court of
Beaver County. Oklahoma. on the 22nd day Of
July. 1921. in an action wherein John W. Probert
was plaintiff and W. N. Valentine and Lula Val
entine. his wife: and J. p. Compton were defen-
dants. directed to me the undersigned sheriff Of
Beaver county. commanding me to levy upon and
sell. without apprasement the following describ-
ed lands and tenements. to-wit:
The East Half LED of Section Nineteen (ls).
Township Two (2) North of Range Twenty
Seven t27). East Of the Cimarron Meridian, in
Beaver County. Oklahoma.
to satisfy judgment and decree Of foreclosure in
favor of said plaintiff and against said defendants,
obtained and made in said court on the 20th day
of December. 1920. for the sum of rs. with
interest thereon from the date Of said Judgment
at the rate of ten per cent per annum and for the
sum Of 10000 attorneys fees. and the costs of
said action. taxed at S54.l5. and the accruing
costs of sale:
will on the 10Th day Of August 1921. at the
hour 10 o'clock M. Of said day. at the east front
door of the Court House. in the Town of Beaver.
County Of Beaver. State Of Oklahoma. offer for
SALE and sell TO the highest bidder for cash. the
said property above described. or so much thereof
as will satisfy said Judgment with interest. at
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-25
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

sea'eu o'd' w'ii ne received by the Board Of
County Commissioners OF Beaver County. Okla
hon'a' until " o'clock noon. September sth, 1921,
!" 'ne once OF the county Clerk OF Beaver Coun-
w. io' the construction oil the following bridges.
oVernows ETC. and WI be opened at One D. m.
tne same DAY.
nruse NO ~ q roo' i-oeam bridge w'th 20
ioo' roadNA'. SIX 1901 reinforced concrete aout-
mems ana wings and reinforced concrete floor.
s.a..us. s'ce' 'urh'sneo oy the county.
".s' ~ - ah~''oo.' o~ water bridge over
'e'nioree" eonore'e' on Pile ioun-
e-uon WV" 'e'hiotseu concrete piers. is-fcot
=.
., ' p'ose' WIN ~
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-25

A new sign that attracts is that of
j. o. Judd ST., real estate, farm loar
and notary public, on the west side Of
Douglas'evenue. Mr.. Judd has rented
the building owned by Mrs. Annie l..
Jones and has fitted it up for an Office.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Brown and child
rem. Loren and Lucille, left Wednesday
m their car for Colorado for ten days
vacation trip. They will go to Spring
field, Lamar and possibly on to the
mountains. m
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-25

IN the District Court in and for Beaver
County. Oklahoma.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
date IS ANNOUNCED
FOR GOLF DINNER
Opening Of Season At Coun-
try Club To Come We'd
nesday, April 6

Members OF the board OF directors
of the Mt. Vernon Country club held
a called meeting at the Knox County
Savings bank ON Wednesday evening
at 1880. Six of the eight members
of the board were present.
Secretary Israel read the resigna.
ton from active membership Of How
ard Mendenhall and that Of Miss Hell
en- Crumley from junior associate
membership.
Mr.. Fl. G.. Devin, chairman of the
house committee, reported the em-
ployment OF Frank Finnan of Newark
as club steward for the coming year.
The committee also plans to hold
the golfers dinner at the clubhouse
Wednesday evening, April s, at
o'clock. One of the important ques-
tions that will be presented for the
consideration and action OF the golf.
ers will be one concerning the golf
course. 1t is expected that there will
be present at the dinner very large
representation OF the ancient and roy
al game, and that plans for the com.
ing season will be discussed and fully
understood.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
county MUST buy Il.
FROM THE STATE
Commissioners to be Advised
To Make Purchases OF
Ohio Manufacture

The Knox county commissioners,
together with the boards of the 8s
counties of the state, will be request.
ed soon to make all, purchases posi-.
BILE through the state board of admin
istration Of articles made and sold
through the state industrial and penal
institutions. t.I
The new law provides that before
making any Purchases of articles
made at the penal institutions the
buying authorities must first state
their demands to the board OF admin.
istration, and II the board can furnish
the articles they must be purchased
through 1t and not through private
firms or individuals. While many
counties Of the state are complying
with the law, there are many which
do not send in any orders at all.
State Auditor Tracey is to be asked
to have his examiners watch for
vouchers showing purchases made
through other agencies than the
board, and II violations are found
those responsible for violating the
law may be held personally respon-
sible and compelled to pay the bills
out of their own private funds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
SERVICE RENDERED
PROVING POPULAR
Total Of IS County Shippers
Have Sent Stock To Mar
kets Since March s

Since the inauguration OF service to
livestock shlppers of Knox county by
the farm bureau on March 8, a total
OF 80 have taken advantage of the
opportunity afforded. The service IL
steadily increasing in popularity and
an increasing number of livestock
men are coming to use it, while Q
still greater number are indicating an
interest through Inquiries and prom
ises to make shipments at later dates.
Thus far the shipments to the mar
kets from Knox county have included
only hogs and sheep. No cattle thus
far have been sent to the market.
The shipping points are Mt. Vernon,
Ankenytown, Hunt Station, Gambler
and Danville.
1t was not possible today to an.
nounce any determination reached rel.
iative to the relocation of the cattle
pens Of the b. & O. railroad In Mt
Vernon. l., ID. Curtis of Pittsburgh,
assistant livestock agent for the b. &
O., was here Wednesday comforting
with County Agent s. l.. Anderson
and Director OF Livestock Shipping
Hammond. While the question is
still open complete confidence 10 felt
that the management of the B. & o.
Will cooperate to the fullest extent
possible in furthering the movement
to improve their shipping facilities in
Mt. Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
EDUCATORS OF OHIO
TO HOLD MEETING

TBy Associated Press to The BannArl
COLUMBUS, o., March 21-Three
meetings for Ohio educators, varying
In Importance, have been arranged
for April, records at the Office OF the
state superintendent of public instruc
ton show. The Schoolmen's Confer
ence is to be held this year at Ohio
State University on Thursday and
Friday, April Z and 8; the northwest
ern Ohio Superintendents' and Princi
pals Round Table, will convene al
Bowling Green State Normal College
on Friday and Saturday. April Is and
l6, and the annual northeastern Ohio
high school oratorlcal contest and
field meet Is to be held at the Kent
Normal College, April 10
s. S. Colvin, dean of the school OF
education OF Brown University, will
de.iver three addresses at the five ses,
sions. planned for the Schoolmens =
Conference, at three OF the sessions
His subjects will be Fundamental
Elements In Learning and Teaching
Training Of Teachers for Service y
and Training OF Teachers for Ser
vice." and Training OF Teachers in
Service"
The purpose Of the meeting, accord.
ing to the state superintendent, is to
develope an annual conference of su.
perintendents, principals, and high
school teachers where the leading ed
ucational problems may be discussed
DR.. n. D. Buckingham, director OF
Illinois University Bureau of Research
and editor of the Journal OF Educa.
tional Research, may he secured for
addresses at the Northwestern Round
Table. Negotiations are under way ia
bring DR.. Buckingham to Bowling
Green for the Round Table. State
Superintendent Riegel will discuss
statewide educational problems at
this meeting.
It has been planned to have an edu.
'cattonal conference at Kent In con.
nection with the high school Oratoric,
al and field meet contests, but owins
to the Northwestern Round Table
meeting coming on the same date II
was decided TO postpone that fsature
until later. The oratorical contest
and field meet. however. will be held
on that date, and are expected to
draw large attendance from North
western Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
The next meeting will be held April
URGES OPENING OF
COURSES IN FARMING

Vernon M. Riegel, state superin-
tendent of public instruction, is urg.
ing rural and village high schools to
institute courses in farm shop work
and has drafted a standard course OF
study.
The activities to be performed in
pursuance of the course" said Riegel,
"in every particular, are closely core
lated with farm life, thereby blending
school and industrial interests. by
proper instruction this course will be.
come one Of the most important ele.
ments Of the complete education Of
the country boy"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
LOOT FOUND IN STRAW STACK

DANVILLE. Va. March 24--Secpr,
tiles valued at $4,000. SO Wills and
three bushels Of ether documents, all
stolen from the Bank Of Houston, Va.
six months ago, were found under 4
straw stack by, w, W.. Edmunds, q
Pittsylvsnia county farmer, The loot,
which wac undsmaxed, was identified
by the cashier of the Gretns, We,
bank. u included sis,eoO In Liberty
bonds,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
CirolGsNo. 8
Has Meeting

Circle No of the Vine street
Church OF Christ met Wednesday af.
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Earl
White. West Sugar street.
Twenty members were present for
the afternoon. After the business
meeting, u short program was given,
consisting of reading by Mrs. Burk.
pyle, u piano solo by Mrs Raymond
Coe, Refreshments were served by a
committee consisting OF Mrs. White
and Mrs. Baxter.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Cora Rogers, West
Vine street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
CALENDAR
Friday. March Is

X The Ladies' Aid society Of
n the Church of Christ meets at
e the church at 2 ~ nj. Reports
u of circles.
II The Chrestoi Philathea class
Il Of the Baptist church meets at
4 the home OF Mrs. Walter G.
9e Harris. Campbell fats, in the
Se afternoon. Bring needle, thread
M and thimble. Election Of Off
M GERS.
p n y n y Y n r II II n
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25

candies, and Mrs. Lybarger the Sec
Ond prize, a chocolate rabbit.
Mrs Weir gave recitation Learn.
ing to Smoke" responding to an en-
core
Adjourned to meet in two weeks
with Mrs. j. w. Freeman, South
Jackson street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Aid Society
Has Meeting

The northwest division Of the La
dies Aid society of the Gay street
NJ. H. ichurch met Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. A. r. Sipe, North
Main street. Fifteen ladies were pres,
ent for the llternOOn, witch was
spent IN making aprons and comfort
blocks for the Easter bazaar. Mrs
Sipe served refreshments.
The next meeting will be held In
two weeks at the home OF Mrs. 8. j.
Dorgan. North Main, street
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. Loren Darling was removed
from his home at s1S West High
street to the NJ. 4 8. sanitarium In
McCormick's ambulance Thursday
morning. T
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Auxiliary Unit
HoldE Meeting

ThesAuxiliary Unit OF the American
Legion met In the q, A, Il. hall We'd.
nesday evening with 80 members
present.
Miss Evelyn Levy was appointed to
the position OF PIANIST, The members
unanimously voted to help the Legion
in presenting Pretty Please" which
will be given by the Puff & Powder
club OF Kenyon college April II and
IS. /,
After the business session, . short
presFs M a. rsaalngs- -nr,a : Sslos wal 3
given, and 0 number Of contests en-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Meeting Of
Church Circle

Circle No. OF the NJ. p, church
met "Wednesday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Lewis Dial, East Gam.
bier street, with l6 ladies present,
The afternoon was spent In sewing
and a social time. Refreshments were
served.
The next meeting will be held ut
the home OF Mrs. G. Is, Squires, East
Burgess street In two weeks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
laWman Sings
At Huntington

The Huntington. w, Va, Advertiser
Of recent date states that Mr.. Charles
Lawman has returned from New
York. where he had been studying
voice with George Bagby. and was
one OF the soloists at the First Con
gregstional church Of Huntington last
Sunday. Mr.. Lawman is the son of
Mrs, Frank Il. Carter. formerly Of Mt.
Vernon. lie was born In Mt. Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
pisa.futly
enseAasnsd

Mrs.. w. A. White OF Wildwood was
very pleasantly surprised on March
II when Is members OF the Ladies'
Aid society of the Presbyterian
church OF that place met ut her home
to remind her of her birthday ami
versary. The society held its regular
meeting, after which all enjoyed a
social Afternoon.
Refreshments were served Mrs.
White received several nice presents.
In departing, the guests wished Mrs.
White many more happy birthdays. .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Circle No. 4
Holds Meeting

Circle No. of the Vine street
Church OF Christ met Wednesday af-
ternoOn with Mrs. Paul Woolison,
Howard street, with IL ladies' present.
The afternoon was spent In sewing
for Il bazaar.
Mrs. Woolison served refreshments
to her guests.
The next meeting will be held on
March 30 at the home OF Mrs. s. f.
Yoakam. East Hamtramck street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
o BE joyful
Club Meets

Thirty.four members of the O. B. j..
club met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Raymond Coe. West High street,
Wednesday evening. After the busI-
ness meeting euchre was played un-
til late hour. Music was also en-.
joyed throughout the evening.
The dance committee reported and
1t was decided to hold dance on
March 30.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
lieenss to Wed
Issued Today

A marriage license was issued In
tho probate court OF Knox county
Thursday Afternoon to Ludlow Engle
OF Howard and Miss Helen w. Hen
wood OF Gambler. Rev, Horace G..
Wood. rector OF the Church OF the
Holy Spirit, Gambler, was given as
the officiating minister
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Wisgins-R Ryan
Wedding

Mr.. Wayne Virgins, well-known
electrician OF Fredericktown, and
Miss Lillian B. Ryan OF Mt. Vernon. q
stenographer, were united In marriage
Wednesday afternoon by Rev. w. II.
Shields OF the Presbyterian church In
his study. North Gay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgins will make
their home In FredericktOwn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
She epherds OF Bethlehem
Have a Meetlnu

Have Meeting
The Shepherds OF Bethlehem met
Wednesday in the National Union
hall. Cards were the main feature of
the afternoon. Prizes were awarded
to Mrs. Mae Jewell and Mrs. Ida
Roberts.
Previous to the card party, the reg.
ular business session was held.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Circle No. 2
Has Meeting

Circle No. OF the Vine ST. Church
OF Christ met Wednesday afternoon
In the church parlors Nine ladies
were in attendance. The afternoon
was spent in sewing and refreshments
were served
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
Ladies' Of the Elks
Entertain Wednesday

The Ladies' OF the E,lks entertained
Wednesday afternoon with progress.
i've euchre In the Elks' Home. Five
tables we're played,
Refreshments were served by u
committee. OF which Mrs. Cora Mey.
ers was chairman.
Euchre and auction Will bs played
at the next meeting OF the ladies'.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
will Entertain
With Dance

WIN Dance
One of series of dances will be
given by the Masonic lodge at Millers.
burg this evening. Music will be fur.
nished by the X. of p. orchestra OF
this CITY, A number Of people from
Mt Vernon are expected to ATTEND.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
kensln2ton Club
Holds . Meeting

The Kensington club met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs, II,
g. Campbell, East High street. with
30 members present. Responses to
roll call with quotations and readings
were participated in by a large mum
be-.
The committee on indoor picnic
Mrs. Ball. Mrs. McCloy and Miss Al
ice Patterson--wss very successful In
providing a lot Of good things to eat
After supper. victrola selections
were given and q guessing contest
was introduced. Z, Mrs. Th6nAas- Well
pon the first prize. . basket Of Easter
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-03-25
PROFESSIONAL CARDS


Luther A. Stream VIM. 2. RImeF
REAL ESTATE AND loANa
Farms and city property bought. sold
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire Insurance q spe.
cialty. Representating IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance.
i've stock Insurance. Plate glass in.
surance. automobile insurance. In fact
We can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds of all kinds. Cali
and see US. Room Sipe bldg, South
Main st. Cit. phone No. 447 Black,
The Washington herald., 1921-10-09
EPARES TO PREACH DOCTRINE OF FIRE PREVENTION
Fire Loss in Two
Years Equals Cost
OF Panama Canal

The hre loss in the United States
Tor one year placed In pennies
would reach eleven times around
the earth and then across the UNI
ted States.
The nre loss In the United States
would pay the national debt, prior
TO the world war, in four years.
The French people have said Of
us Americans. They are mighty
builders and mighty burners" and
so we are, not Intentionally or
criminally, but negligently and
carelessly.
Fires in the United tates cost ap-
proximately $500 a minute.
The average fire loss In the
United States during the last ten
years Increased 6S.5s per cent. The
incease in population was 2o.s7 per
cent Draw your own conclusions.
carelessness costs this nation a
St50,Oo0.oo0 fire waste every year.
The fire loss in the United States
would pay the cost of the Panama
Canal In two years.
Seventy per cent of the lives lost
iR hre are OF women and children.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-09

after have used this will the fact that the match
is entirely
Have flames without globes Never have window or
other drapes where they be blown into jets See that
all attached that they into close
with walls ceilings.
l. Do hang clothesne the Kitchen range See that
all heating good before
made in the fall All heat pines fues and ehmneys should be
carefully examined and defects matter how slight remeded
All joints should be absolutely tight small spark
the destruction of your home.
put ashes which will burn Only metal
should Be used for this purpose
under similar
fluid kinde a FIRE. = .
Never gasoline, other cleaning fluids the
house, in with, flame of kind.
Clean all trash and that removed from house
Go premises from the cellar to the gae in careful
search for anything which would the spread
FIRE. - --' p .t--~.&
Oily floor oily oily of kind should
be kept cloeyconhnd place where ventilation
These things frequent of spontaneous
bustion .s..
smoke be careful with cigar cigarette
stubs. They active FIRE
The above suggestions only few of the myriad
which help reduce the FIRE District
bia to minimum After all good horse sense" and
carefulness, AFTER YOU HAVE BEGUN TO THINK FIRE
PREVENTION. really all that you need.
Yours for the prevention of fire,
GEORGE S. WATSON
Chief Engineer
The Washington herald., 1921-10-09
URGES FIREPROOF
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
University of the State of
New York Points Out -
Advantages.

Too much cannot be said about
the extreme Importance of taking
every possible precaution against
hre. II II Is at all possible, fire.
proof construction should be used
throughout. Its unique value for
school buildings is universally con-
ceded. and II is especially import
ant in large buildings where mahy
pupils are assembled. II ST Il con-
struction cannot be used through
out, it certainly should be employed
in the more essential parts OF the
building, particularly the basement,
halls and' stairways. At the very
least, the entire side walls and
ceiling of the boiler room should
be plastered on metallic lath.
Would Detach Boiler Room.
side the main building. either In a
separate structure or in an extern
sion of the basement. Such an ar
rangement decreases the fire risk,
minimizes room usable for school
dust from the school building
proper. Heaters should never be
located under halls or. stairs.
III VIC SOcN OSN"
ireproof. semi-hreproof. and non
freprcof construction is not sc
great as IL formerly was. Frame
construction with inclosing walls
of combustibIe material cannot be
recommended for approval except
in rural districts and in small viii
Iage districts OF comparatively low
valuation.
should Provide Metal Cans.
1t is of extreme importance thai
all wastes, such as sweepings and
paper. II kept in the building ever
for a few hours, be placed in meta
cans in a fireproof room. To pre-
vent distribution OF burning parti'
cIes by the wind a wire cage may
be used for the burning of papel
| and other wastes. Attention SHOULD
| be given to proper protection oi
| hot air and smoke fiues; chimney'
should have tile Innings for smoke
| rues, and no wooden fues OF any
description should be used in the
heating and ventilating systems
| school Buildings and Grounds,
University of the State of New York
Bulletin No. 7e0.