The Democrat (Beaver, Okla.), Vol. 10, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 6, 1919 Page: 1 of 6
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THE DEMOCRAT
Volume 10.
Beaver, Beaver County, Oklahoma, Thursday, February 6, 1919
Number 36
It's o whole
FLOCK
this time.
Before the "Stork" comes be sure to have on
hand antiseptic bandages and dressings. Take no
chances on blood poisoning. It is DANGEROUS.
We have all the things you need and you can
RELY on their being Sanitary and Safe. And then
for baby you will need so many Drug Store things,
Get them from us--because when you buy anything
from us for baby or anyone else you can KNOW it
Is right.
DAVIS DRUG COMPANY
Report of the Beaver County
Chapter American Red Cross
For December, 1918, and January,
1919, including Christmas Roll Call.
Balance on hand Dec. 1 $'SH87.H1
RECEIPTS
Branch Amount
Beaver $4M.OO
Bethany 109.00
Balko 179.00
Clear Lake 93.00
Elmwood 107.00
Forgan 342.00
Floris 469.00
Gray 127.00
Ivanhpe 106.06
Kokomo 87.25
Knowles 100.00
Blue Grass I0i.4f>
Lone Star., 77.00
LaKemp 177.00
Madison... 181,00
Riverside 16i.«0
Sunset 263.07
Sophia.. 122.47
Twinn Mounds 102.00
Surprise. 46 00
Lorena 170.00
Gate... 4,84
Couch 28.21
Blue Mound 25
Junior Red Cross 89.42
Miscellaneous Receipts 1.50
Total.. ..$10600.02
expenditures
Materials $ 389.89
Sewing Machines 60.00
Postage 6.06
Freight... 1.78
Telephone .40
Shipping Expenses 13.60
Ballots for Election 16.00
Dues, to St. Louis. 1667.60
Spent a Pleasant Evening.
A party of about twenty couples
were entertained at the K. of P. Hall
last Friday night by Misses Maude O.
Thomas and Erma Crabtree, the affair
being in honor of Mrs. Homer Hill of
Waynoka, who is here visiting Beaver
friends. The evening was spent in
cards and dancing, good music being
furnished by Mrs. W. G. Stranathan.
At 10:30 the guests were treated to a.
delicious lunch at Jeff's Place.
Ground-Hog Saw His Shadow.
If the traditional ground-hog is any
criterion, there will be six weeks more
of winter weather; for when he crawled
out of his hole last Sunday, February
2nd, he could not have failed to see his
shadow at most any time of day he de-
cided to make his observation. In go-
ing back into his hole for another six
weeks snooze, he was wise and appa-
rently knew his business, for this week
the weather has been threatening and
real winterish most of the time.
Tested Sure Hatch Incubator $10.
You would have to pay more than
double that price for a new one, and
this is as good as new. Only one for
sale at this price. Mrs. O. D. Smith.
Beaver, Oklahoma. 1-30 tf
R. G. Dunlop of Clear Lake was a
business visitor here Monday.
Red Cross Notes
Tke Beaver Branch of the Red Cross
has returned to the old work room in
the building originally prepared for the
work room. On the morning of Janu-
ary 27, Mesdames P. L. Thomas and
J. F. Holland cleaned the room, and
Dell Judd and Will Campbell moved
the furniture and material to the room.
At 4 p. m. of the same day Mesdames
W. B. Leonard, Myrtle Humphrey, P.
L. Thomas, Frank Laughrin, J. W.
Culwell and Jeff Holland found the
room clean and warm and cheerful.
They proceeded with the business meet-
ing, at which time means by which to
raise money for our Branch was dis-
cussed.
Wednesday, January 29th, Mrs. B.
W. Tedder was the only worker. Those
present Friday, January 31, were Mrs.
H. D. Truax, Mrs. A. L. Fosher and
Mrs. J. W. Savage.
Reporter.
Special Stork Arrival.
Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wright,
at the home of its grand-parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. R. Quinn, February 1st, a
9% pound son. With Grandma Quinn
in attendance, all are getting along
nicely.
A. M. Harrison of Texas was in Bea-
ver Wednesday. He reported the roads
were still very bad.
W. E. HOCKER, Pretident
R. A. MAPLE, Vice-President
FIRST STATE BANK
FORGAN, OKLAHOMA
Total $2143.22
Balance Feb. 1, 1919 8466.80
$10600.0#
The returns for the Christmas Roll
Call from Gate, Couch and Blue Mound
are not yet in.
MRS. E L. FICKEL,
Secretary.
Volcanic Ash Beds Sold.
A deal was been consummated where-
by the volcanic ash beds, 6 miles north
and 1 mile west of town, belonging to
Mr. Pemberton, were sold to the Uni-
versal Cleanzer Company of Oklahoma
City, the'deal being made through their
representative, J. E. Watts, vyho has
been here for several days. 1ft is ex-
pected that the company will phip the
product to their Oklahoma City plant
to be manufactured into "Jiffy" polish,
Lava soap, and their numerous clean-
ing preparations.
From an analysis of the ash by ex-
pert chemists it is claimed to be the
best deposit of volcanic ash in the
United States.
Lonnie Maphet has accepted a posi-
tion on the road as traveling salesman
for the company to introduce their
goods to the dealer.—Gate Wiley Star.
Prepared to Extend Every Courtesy Consistent with
Sound Banking. Deposits Guaranteed.
O. H. CAFKY, Cashier
C. W. McKEAN, Asst. Cashier
TAKE A FRIEND'S ADVICE
and do not neglect your Fire Insur-
ance at any period of the year. It
is the best friend you have got in
case of accidental Are —which the
utmost caution will not always pre-
vent. It is far better to take out a
policy in a good Company and be on
the safe side. We issue Policies in
the most reliable Companies and the
annual cost is but a trifle. Remem-
ber you cannot insure AFTER the
fire, only before.
Ml
ARE wi INSURED?
Little Folks Entertained.
The little Girls Embroidery Club met
at the home of Miss Bera May Ken-
nedy, Wednesday, from 4 to 6 o'clock
p. m. The time was speut in various
kinds of hand-work and games. Re-
freshments were served before the
guests departed.
Those present were: Misses Gale
Peckham, Marion Cole, Ruby Mae
Rice, Evelyn Humphrey, Merlie Phelps,
Pauline Barnes, Lavilla Carson, Pallie
Williams, Melba Shearer, Prudence
Dye, Mildred Williams.
$124.17 For 3 Hogs.'
B. C. Trosper, of near LaKemp,
brought three hogs to the local market
Saturday, for which he received the
nice little sum of $124.17. The three
hogs weighed 1,410 pounds and the
price paid was 15% cents. They were
sold to Reece & Wible.
Mr. Trosper started to town with
four hogs and one got its head turned
in the wagon and smothered to death.
Special Sale at Sunset.
Mr. Beck, of the firm of Speer &
Beck, of Sunset, was here last week
having bills struck for a special "econ-
omy sale," which commenced Febru-
ary 6th and continues until February
12th. Great reductions in prices are
being offered at this sale, and many
will find it to their advantage to visit
their store and make their selection of
useful articles at this time.
St. Paul Agency
I have the best Farm Loan proposition in Beaver county
See me before closing any loan
H. N. LAWSON
Oklahoma
Young Financier.
Newell entered his father's study
one day much excited and out of
breath. "Oh, papa," he said, "a man
out in the street has some pigeons for
sale, and I just lack 24 cents of hav-
ing enough to buy one. Won't you
give me that much?" As the father
handed over the desired amount he
asked now much the pigeons were
worth. As the small boy hurried away
he shouted back: "Twenty-five cents."
REMOVAL SALE
On In Full Blast
During the remainder of our big removal sale, prepara-
tory to moving into our new location in the Long & Law-
son building, we are going to offer exceptional bargains
to everyone seeking to save money.
1 f\ff on a" Ladies' and Children's Coats. Ready-to-Wear, Hoods, Jewelery,
q Ult Cotton Batts, Men and Boys Suits, Overcoats. Mackinaws, Hats, Caps,
O Mitts Gloves, Sheep Lined Coats, Rain Coats, Duck Coats, Sweaters,
Underwear, Pants, Shirts, Shoes, and many other articles.
We wonld rather sell these goods cheap now than to move them into our new quar.
ters. We need the room for new goods -Hence these low prices.
Many Good Bargains are Left
You cannot fail to find many articles of staple merchandise that you need—Don't
lose the opportunity to buy them NOW. Come Early!
PANHANDLE DEPARTMENT STORE
J. I. CORBETT, Manager
Beaver, Oklahoma
Lieut. Smith Home.
First Lieutenant Claude T. Smith ar
rived home from overseas duty in
France Sunday night, returning with
Mrs. Smith, who met him last week at
Woodward and accompanied him on a
brief visit to the State Capitol. During
their stay in Oklahoma City, Lieuten
ant and Mrs. Smith were entertained
by friends and made a visit to the new
capitol building, being shown through
the building by prominent state officials
who are old friends of long standing
with Lieutenant Smith.
Lieutenant Smith is looking hale and
hearty and appears to have been great-
ly benefitted physically by the training
and experience he has had in the serv-
ice of Uncle Sam. He was in the avi-
ation section in Europe about a year,
the first six months of which he spent
as commanding officer of an aero
squadron in England. During this time
he had many interesting experiences
and made a nnmber of flights. He was
stationed most of the time near Dover,
which was in hearing distance of the
artillery fire at the front, and he could
easily distinguish the regular firing of
the German long range gun while it
was turned on Paris.
After he went to France he encoun-
tered rainy weather nearly all the time
he was there. But in spite of that and
the arduous military work he was en-
gaged in all the time, he saw many in-
teresting sights and gained an invalu-
able experience. His squadron had
completed their training and he was on
the way to the front with his men
wh^n the armistice was signed. With
the signing of the armistice and cessa-
tion of hostilities, Lieut. Smith felt
that his work and the purpose for
which he enlisted was accomplished, so
he set out to secure his discharge and
return home as soon as possible.
He will resume the practice of law
and take up his work here where he
left off to enter the service.
Buy it in Beaver.
FEDERATED CHURCH
(Christian and Presbyterian)
W. B. Leonard, Pastor.
The Federated Choir met with Mr.
and Mrs. Will Quinn January 30th.
There were twenty-one present. The
delightful spirit of the occasion burst
forth in rapturous songs, one after
another, until appetizing plates were
passed. A happy Hour was spent.
The choir is doing some very fine
work under the leadership of Mr.
Frank Smith, and the musical pro-
grams given at the Christian church are
an upbuilding influence in a community
and are attracting the attention of
lovers of high class music.
Rev. Leonard pleased his congrega-
tion Sunday morning at the Christian
church with a most splendid sermon.
His subject was, the overflow blessings
we receive from the especially blessed.
Rev. Leonard is a man abreast of the
deep thinkers of the country, and pre-
sented his thoughts in a beautiful man-
ner. Beaver people are fortunate to
have a man of his standard in their
midst. Hear him next Sunday.
Big Sale at Balko
The Democrat printed large bills this
week for D. H. Neufeld, who is put-
ting on a big ten days clearing sale,
beginning Saturday, Februarv 15th.
Big reductions are being made in all
lines of merchandise and people in Bal-
ko territory will want to avail them-
selves of the opportunity to save
money at this sale. The sale lasts only
ten days and everything goes for cash.
Another Car of Fordsons.
Long & Lawson unloaded a car of
Fordson Tractors here Monday. They
are very fortunate in getting another
car at this time, this being the second
they have received, as there is bound
to be a big demand for them this spring
ant' it is very probable the company
will be unable to supply the demand.
The Fordson is giving as good service
in the tractor line as the Ford in auto-
mobiles, and is having a good sale.
Acre of Bananas.
In India and the Mulay peninsula
the produce from one acre of bananas
—or plantains, as the fruit Is termed
in that region—will support a much
greater number of people than a sim-
ilar area under any other corp. Plan-
tain meal is made by stripping off the
husk, slicing the core, drying it in the
sun and then reducing it to powder,
and finally sifting. It Is calculated
that the fresh core wlJJ give 40 per
cent of meal, and that an acre of
average quality will yield over a ton.
Imitation Elks' Teeth.
Imitation elks' teeth In large quanti-
ties recently have made their appear-
ance in th* local mnrket to the alarm
of Jewelers who deal in the genuine
article. Some of the bogus teeth are
easily detected. Others made of bone
or walrus tusks are fair Imitations of
the genuine. A sure test, the j nvelers
say, is to Immerse the teeth In muriatic
acid. Th« add will bleach and rough-
en the better Imitations and almost dis-
integrate the poorer ones.
Plants That Grow in Craters.
In the crater of the extinct volcano,
Hnllaknlau, In the Hawaiian Islands,
there flourishes a curious plant, local-
ly known as "Sliver Swords." They
are evidently some kind of cacti. Ef-
forts to propagate them elsewhere
have, It Is said, always failed. The
crater where they are found Is a huge
cinder-strewn bowl, absolutely dry and
devoid of any other form of vegeta-
tion.
Dead Civilizations.
We think ours a wonderful civiliza-
tion, and it is, in a way, notwithstand-
ing the shadows that rest upon its
soul. But there have been civiliza-
tions almost, if not quite, as splendid
as our own. And they are gone—In-
deed, so dead that not a tombstone
remains to mark the grave.—Christian
Herald.
Individual
Service
Which We extend to all
Is Yours
FOR THE ASKING
EACH PATRON
RECOGNIZES THE
FACT THAT HIS
ACCOUNT RECEIVES
THE PKRSONAL,
ATTENTION • OP
EXPERIENCED MEN
WHO ARE
QUALIFIED TO
SERVE
WE SOLICIT YOUR
ACCOUNT
Firit State Bank
H. S WILBUR, Cashier
Gray, Oklahoma
New Subs, and Renewals.
FOR WEEK ENDING TO-DAY.
Peter J. Hiebert, Goessel, Kansas.
L. J. Shock, Riverside.
F. B. Potter, Liberal, Kansas.
J. A. Winfrey, Akron, Ohio.
C. H. Moyer, Madison.
H. H. Ratzlaff, Boyd.
R. L. Maltbie, Riverside.
Arthur Brown, Forgan.
C. R. Black, Forgan.
J. C. Strickland, Forgan.
J. F. Hightower, Dombey.
J A. Mansfield, Balko.
The Name Gutta Percha.
Gutta percha derives its name from
the Malayan words gueta, a gum, and
percha, a cloth. It was introduced to
the civilized world In 1842 by Doctoi
Montgomery, a Scottish surgeon.
TT will pay
you to set
our prices be-
fore you order
SALE
BILLS
Balko State
Bank
CAPITAL STOCK $10,000
Deposits Guaranteed
WE INVITE YOUR BUSINESS
H. E. McKEEVER, Cashier Balko, Oklahon
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