J. M. Baer A Beach postmaster with strong local influence
J M Baer is described as a young, energetic, dependable civil engineer now serving as Beach postmaster. He has a long record in engineering with Northern Pacific Railway, 12 summers in state projects, led publicity for Golden Valley county's formation, and contributed to municipal improvements with sewer and water planning. He moved to Beach in 1910 and previously served as secretary of the J R Smith Land Co and the Beach commercial club.
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Baer
Northern Pacific Railway
J. R. Smith Land Co
Commercial Club
Existece
Golden Valley County
Golden Valley
Beach
Orr’s City Bakery Builds Reputation Across Western North Dakota
Mr W H Orr started the Orr bakery business last spring, growing it into a complete success known for high quality breads pies and cakes. It serves hotels restaurants and retailers in Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana with competent bakers. The range includes confectionery canned goods and seasonal fresh fruits. Orr also manages North Star Lumber Co. in the area and is regarded as a leading young business figure.
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Aeeh
W. H. Orr
North Dakota
Montana
Orr
North Star Lumber Co
Senator Ed Hoverson’s rise and lasting Beach impact
Ed Hoverson one of Beach’s earliest businessmen has long shaped the town’s growth and morals. He served on the school board and was elected state senator from the 39th district, earning quick respect for his role in key legislative sessions and local leadership. He is partner and manager of Overstead & Hoverson, the largest hardware and furniture dealers in the region, operating a double Front Street store with a vast stock and modern display, and a Sentinel Butte branch. The firm includes an extensive undertaker department with morgue and casket rooms, and a separate building for the department. The Egan firm, succeeding the A. H. Lytle operations, handles grain and fuel with a 40,000-bushel elevator, adds a feed grinding room, and ships products from Golden Valley, while supplying coal from eastern anthracite to Hocking Valley and western lump sources.
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Hoverson
Beach
Ed Hoverson
Front Street
Overstead & Hoverson
R. E. Walker
M. A. Egan
Beach State Bank
Golden Valley
Busness
Woodward Bros. cigars push Beach business growth
H A and I S E Woodward, prominent Beach cigar makers, report a large growing operation with product lines including Don Cassio El Ciro Golden Valley and White Maid. They employ four workers, supply western North Dakota and eastern Montana, and offer tobacco, pipes, confectionery, and soft drinks as part of a broader home-grown business.
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H. A
Is. E. Woodward
Beach
North Dakota
Montana
Don Cassio
el Ciro
Golden Valley
White Maid
Piesik Land and Loan firm led by Mr Piesik in Golden Valley
The Piesik land and loan company, largest west of the Missouri in loans, operates 50,000 acres of farm land in Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. Mr. T Piesik leads the firm from Beach office, offering low interest loans, varied terms, rapid funding, and strong insurance partnerships with Security of New Haven and Reliance of Philadelphia. He also farms four sections, running cattle, horses and hogs, and is active in local public enterprises.
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T. Piesik
Golden Valley
Missouri River
North Dakota
Montana
Insurance Department
Security
New Haven
Reliance
Philadelphia
Piesik
Beach post office chief Baer praised by citizens
Under the present administration Mr Baer earned broad support from city business interests with general approval of his October appointment. He leads with devoted time and clerical skill, aiming to give Beach patrons the best service and is widely appreciated as a pushing booster and first‑class citizen.
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Baer
Beach Post Office
John Baer
S A Smith of Beach Plans Sale of Farms
S. A. Smith, long tied to Beach and vicinity, has run a blacksmith shop there until recently now replaced by R. H. Adamson. He owns two unimproved quarter-section farms northwest of town, currently inactive and up for sale as he contemplates moving to North Dakota, the land of wheat prosperity, after a California fever setback.
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Mr. Smith
Beach
R. H. Adamson
North Dakota
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J. M. Baer
Mr. Baer
Orr's City (Bakery
ED. Hoverson
Mr. Hoverson
Sentinel Butte
Egan Bros
Woodward Bros
Piesik Land & Loan Co. Oerenciane Eee
S. A. Smith
Onal
Sreetings
LEE & Rice
Beach, N. D
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