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Saturday, October 15, 1994 Page 5A THE BAXTER BULLETIN, Mountain Home, Ark What does YOUR 'John Hancock' say? By CHYRL RIPPLE Bulletin Historian pt roller of the currency. The lack of clarity makes one wonder what he might be hiding. DON JOHNSON Actor Don Johnson is emotionally responsive as shown in the right-ward slant; he is one who appeals to people's feelings. However, he is reticent about personal matters (closed He further protects and hides his personal life by encircling his first name with the of "Johnson." A 1: FIDEL CASTRO Fidel Castro's underscore shows great self-reliance. The heaviness and blunt endings of the signature point toward very strong opinions.

This is further emphasized by the final structure. This combination shows passion, bias and stubbornness, all expressed with flair. Photo submitted Sid Beavers (left), son of John C. Beavers; Edgar "Bus" Fletcher (right), son of Julia Beavers Fletcher. story was in last week's Baxter County Beginnings.

(This information was also provided by Max Parnell and Sue Fletcher.) the general handwriting. This shows that the person wants others to see something different from what is below the surface. If the signature is much larger than the overall text, the writer is likely to express more confidence than he or she actually feels. If smaller, the appearance is more humble. When the writer underlines his name, he expresses self reliance, especially if the underscore is strong.

Often these people go far in their chosen fields because they can rely on themselves to get things done. Too much underscoring or flourish implies a "stuffed shirt" someone who wants to make impressions, perhaps to cover inferiority or to bluff their way through life. The following signatures all reveal showmanship or a desire to be noticed. These traits are shown by large signatures or capital letters, flourishes or embellishments. The most famous signature belongs to John Hancock, who signed his name very large on the Declaration of Independence so that "King George won't have to put on his spectacles to read it." His name is now a synonym for the word "signature." ELIZABETH TAYLOR Elizabeth Taylor's signature is spontaneous and whimsical.

Her strong flourishes shows that she wants recognition. The lack of consistency and clarity show a chameleon-like changeability expressed in her life and acting. Signatures are trademarks, the most distinctive part of handwriting. Ever since personal marks have been used, signatures have been recognized as unique and personally expressive. They are especially revealing symbols of self.

Because of their individual qualities, they are acceptable as legal identification. In the signature, the writer is apt to be more imaginative, expressive and less conventional than in his regular writing. Here the person can be freely expressive of personal tastes and deepest feelings. The signature shows how we wish people to see us, while our normal writing reveals what is inside. When we sign our names we show our persona the faces we wear.

I am reminded of the "Ripley's Believe it or not" building in Branson. If you haven't seen it, it is a must. It gives the illusion of being broken in half with giant cracks and being held together with air. This is a facade. If you go around and look at the real building, it is made of steel and aluminum with the facade attached to make it LOOK the way it does.

It is not really falling down, but appears so. So is your signature, it is your facade. Showing the world what you want them to see. You might want them to see you as you are, or you might not. For this reason, analyzing signatures has its limitations.

A complete analysis requires several pages of handwriting, as well as the signature. An illegible signature belongs to the person who doesn't want people to know him well. On the other hand, a clear signature indicates a desire to communicate and to be understood. Sometimes the person's signature is not at all like Family Story Laban John Beavers was horn in Virginia around 1821 and died in Arkansas in January 1877. He moved to Illinois, where he met his first wife Charlotte Dellart (horn in Fountain County, around 1825 and died in Illinois in 18(19 (buried in Coles County).

We listed eight of their children last week: the other three are as follows: 9. Samuel Dellart Beavers, born in Missouri on Sept. 18, 1859, and died at Buffalo on Oct. 1, 1940. He first married Elizabeth Jane Gibson around 1879.

She was born in Arkansas in March 1858. His married his second wife, Lema A. Jones Guthrie on Dec. 31, 1922. She was born in Arkansas in 189(5 and died on Dec.

12, 1987. Their descendants still in this area are Betty Corona and Carl Setzer. 10. Lucinda L.A. Beavers was horn in Missouri on Feb.

2, 18(2, and died in Springfield, on Dec. 8, 1941. She married Richard Ephriam Stratton around 1878. lie was born on Dec. 31, 1858, and died in Springfield on May 29, 1938.

They are both buried in the Fairview Cemetery. 11. Charles Robert Beavers was born in Missouri in February 1864 and died Dec. 20, 1918. He married Mary Evaline Cunningham around 1883.

She was born on Sept. 1, 1868, and died Oct. 17, 1949. They are both buried at Burnt Schoolhouse Cemetery. Descendants in this area: Dorothy White, Mrs.

Hershel Acklin and the late Claud Beavers. Now we are going to back this family up about 100 years. Thomas Beavers was born in 1718 and married Martha A. Car-gil who was born about 1720. She was the daughter of John and Catherine Cargil.

Their children were William, Robert (born 1741), Thomas Beavers Jr, Joseph Beavers (born 1743) John, James (born 1753), Mary and Samuel (born 1769). Their son William Beavers (born New Jersey, 1736) married Mary Wyckoff (born 1739). Their children were Robert Beavers (born Virginia, 1763), Samuel Beavers (born 1762), Elizabeth (born 1774), Moses (born 1778), John and William Jr. Beavers. Robert married Elizabeth Wiley (born Maryland, 1784); and their children were Nancy, Mary Wiley Beavers (born 1810), John Wiley Beavers (born 1814), Walter A Beavers (born 1816), Benjamin Beavers and Margaret Beavers (born 1820), Prudence Wiley Beavers (born around 1823) and Laban John Beavers, whose Items of Interest The Marion County Genealogical Society is working on a sequel to the "History of Marion County and Pioneer Families" and is seeking information on families who settled in Marion County before 1900.

The contact is Vicki Roberts, HCR 66 Box 399, Yellville, AR 72687, (501) 449-6195. If you have roots in Marion County, please help them with this book. The TalburtLeonard Cabin in the Rapps Barren Settlement at Cooper Park will be dedicated on Oct. 22 from p.m. There will be a special mule and wagon transport available from the parking lot to the cabin which will be provided by John Claypool.

Hosts, dressed in period costumes, will be available to answer questions. The Baxter County Historical Society's second phase is being developed, which will move the shotgun house from the fairgrounds to the settlement. The third phase, which they hope to get started on shortly, will be to also add an old Baxter County schoolhouse to the settlement. If you would like to contribute to the project of moving a school, send your donation to the Mountain Home Chamber Foundation co Visitors Center Chamber of Commerce, 1023 Highway 62 East, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Today's column is number 29 (EDITOR'S NOTE: If you have a story or pictures, please send them to The Baxter Bulletin, Drawer Mountain Home, AR 72653, attention Chyrl Ripple or Baxter County Beginnings; or drop them off at the office at WW.

Sixth St. co Wilber Law Firm 401 East 6th Street Mountain Home, AR 72652-1430. 10-15. 22 NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS In the matter of the estate of Ruth Lucille Shreffler, deceased. No.

P-94-174-1 Last known address of decedent HC 66. Box 7025, Henderson. AR 72544 Date of death; September 12, 1994 The undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 29th day of September, 1994. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three months from the date of the first publication of notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of such estate.

This Notice first published 8th day of October, 1994. James R. Hatch, Administrator 8120 Tom Gilbert Road Lakeland, Florida, 33809 10-8. 15 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES EATMAN RUTHVEN, DECEASED NO. P.

-94-168-1 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 875 Circle Drive, Mountain Home, AR. Date of death: September 10, 1994. An instrument dated the 20th day of March, 1973, was on the 28th day of September, 1994, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent, and Neill Wayne Ruthven and Jane Ruthven Martin have been appointed Executors thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the Court with a copy to the Executor within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate Provided that claims for injur or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.

This notice first published the 15th day of October, 1994. Neill Wayne Ruthven, Co-Executor Jane Ruthven Martin, Co-Executor WILLIAM B. CAMP A very illegible signature is that of William B. Camp, com- WEEKEND Only in The Baxter Bulletin mmki mm bmm "tumm wish" 1 1 in Wi uuum'jinm-g-iiLiMnm- MmUj Ik II ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT "OffifSflMAS WlBtt" Program Breathe Fresh Air One filter lets you create the best indoor air filtering combination of dust plus odor fume removal! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Provided By: Keith Hamm Vocalist David Fornes Guitar Vocalist Magician Diamond Jack (Jim Bcamon Mountain Home Community Band COOPER 4AjfitWGw, I Easy to Clean Simply nnse DUST EATER with running water For tough dirt and grease, let your air filter cleaner soak a mild detergent win warm water be'Qre nrsma c'ean. Easy to Install Install DUST A TER by simply removing your existing disposable filter and sliding in your DUST EATER.

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