Independent knows that the bride fills the bill and must be a daisy in every particular or Joe would not have tied to her. The Independent joins Joe’s many friends in wishing him the best there is. -- Dixon-Hembrow In Wednesday’s Sapulpa American we see where William Harvey Dixon and Miss Laura Hembrow, both of Shamrock, have secured a marriage licensee. Mr. Dixon is manager of the Long-Bell Lumber Co. And is very popular among his acquaintances. Miss Hembrow has been Manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company at Shamrock for the past three years and is held in high esteem by her many friends. For several years she was with the Telephone Company here, later being manager. By her courteous manner and winning ways she made friends of all her acquaintances. The Independent joins their host of friends in wishing them the best there is. -- Obituary Mrs. Mahaly Ryan Mary Mahaly Ryan was born October 22nd, 1852 at Somerville, Alabama and was married to J.P. Brown December 12, 1869 at the place of her birth. In the year 1877 she moved to Arkansas. In the year 1889 moved to Indian Territory, in what is now LeFlore county. Died January 28th, 1920 at 1:30 a.m. at the home of her son in Depew, Okla. She joined the Second Advent Church early in life and lived a true christian life. She was the mother of 10 children-9 boys and 1 girl. She leaves a husband, 5 sons, 2 brothers and 2 sisters to mourn her death. -- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ford Sunday February 8th a girl. Earl and his family have been living in Bristow for some time where they are engaged in the Hardware and furniture business. The Depew bunch are expecting a special free distribution of an extra good brand of cigars the first time Earl comes down. Grandpa and

Grandma Ford are as proud as peacocks of their new granddaughter. _____ February 20, 1920 Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Smith, Tuesday, February 17th, a baby boy. -- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ailey Sunday February 15 a baby boy. _____ February 27, 1920 Shawver-Carter Married Friday February 20th at M. E. Church at Bristow, John F. Shawver and Miss Emma R. Carter. John F. (Frank) Shawver is the youngest son of H. Shawver and has lived near Depew for the past ten years. He is one of the most popular young men in the community and numbers his friends by his many acquaintances. Miss Carter, for several years resided north of town with her father, Geo. Carter, and her brothers and sisters. She has been living in Oklahoma City for some time. She is a fine young lady and besides being good looking has many accomplishments. She has a host of friends in Depew among the younger folks, having attended here some years ago. Rev. W. C. House, of Bristow said the magic words that made the young couple man and wife. They will reside on the farm of the Groom’s father 3 miles northwest of town. The Independent joins their many friends in wishing them the best there is in life. -- Born to Mrs. O. R. Blankenship Monday February 23, a baby boy. -- A crowd of young folks gathered at the home of Jim Williams in honor of Miss Maggie’s birthday, she being the first young lady to arrive in Depew and on Valentine’s evening at that. [Note: No mention of the year Miss Maggie was born.]