Beaver County News Highlights Local Changes
Local notices record land leasing by Dad Mansfield and farm rentals by H D Meone on the Niles farm. Several residents, including Mrs V V Cosner and Mrs E A Mansfield, face illnesses. Community members travel to Liberal and Enid for business and religious activities. The issue promotes a charitable play The Last Loaf set for April 20 at the hall and notes weather shifts from early spring to light snow before warmer days return.
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Ife
Corner Stone Laying for First Christian Church
The corner stone of the First Christian Church of Beaver will be laid on Sunday May 2 1909 with Masonic Lodge help. Invitations issued to city churches and lodges. organizers expect a notable town event and invite all to attend.
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W. B. Leonard
Presbyterian Church
Enid
Padres
First Christian Church
Beaver
Masonic Lodge
Little Alice Garrett Nearly Drowned In Tub
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Garrett fell head first into a tub of water Sunday morning in the yard. Dr Long was summoned and restored the child to health. She is now completely recovered and the family and friends rejoice at the safe outcome.
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Alice Garrett
H.P. Garrett
Dr. Long
Garrett
Fred Tracy Dislocates Thumb Shielding Car Lamps
Fred Tracy sustaining a dislocated thumb while en route to Gage last week after stopping at John Bima's Kiowa home. He attempted to shield automobile lamps from a barn door as the car rolled forward, injuring his thumb. it is slowly improving and expected to recover.
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Chas. Tackett
Fred Tracy
Gage
R. H. Loofbourrow
F.C. Tracy
John Bima
Mr. Tracy
Fire protection by wells on Douglas avenue proposed
The Beaver Herald asks if locals will act on a plan to improve fire safety by sinking wells in front of each business on Douglas avenue. Leading businessmen express support, saying wells would be inexpensive and could save thousands if a fire occurs, urging town action or board involvement.
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the Herald
Douglas Avenue
Beaver
Guymon Wins County Seat Vote in Texas County
In Texas county last week, April 15, Guymon won the county seat election by a large majority. Locals note Guymon’s central, railroad-accessible position makes it the logical choice, despite the costly process.
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Guymon
Texas County
Texas
Obituary of Sylvester Louis Bashford Near Riverside
Sylvester Louis Bashford born January 22 1804 in Livingston County Missouri died near Riverside April 7 1909 at age 45 years two months 11 days. He married Linnie Bolte and had five children four daughters and one son all survived. Wife died February 23 1905. Bashford moved to Beaver county Oklahoma in 1908 settling two miles south of Riverside. Funeral April 8 1909 at home conducted by Mr Polling. remains interred in Beaver cemetery.
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Sylvester Louis Bashford
Livingston County
Misouri
Louis Bashford
Linnie Bolte
Beaver County
Okla
Riverside
Bashford
Christian Church
Polling
Beaver Cemetery
Beaver Pupils Pass Examination in Beaver Schools
County Superintendent Mooko reports all Beaver Schools pupils who took last week's examination passed with good grades. A full examination report is promised for next week's paper.
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Beaver
Mooko
Tczard
Beaver Schools
What Arbor Day Means-Trees Contribute to Welfare of Nation
Arbor Day urges planting trees to support national welfare and balance. It notes past overuse of forests, the need to replant in right places, and the contrast between early settlement deforestation and today’s timber needs, referencing the New Idea Woman's Magazine for May.
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Arbor Day
Assis
New Idea
Woman's Magazine
Sheriff Miller Buys New Buick Auto Tuesday
Beaver citizen Sheriff D P Miller arrived Tuesday with a white Buick described as a handsome, modern car. The piece notes the town’s confidence in progress and highlights Beaver’s upscale features including a notable court home and church, with emphasis on the auto trend in the southwest.
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D. P. Miller
Buick
Rherid Miller
Beaver
Beaver Beavers Ball Team Promotes Season Support
A Beaver subscription paper raised about 100 dollars from local business leaders to back a promising ball team for the coming season. The youths aim to form one of the southwest’s top outfits and expect exciting matchups. J W Thompson and his brother in law travel to Canada to acquire homestead land in Saskatchewan while the editor recalls fertile Canadian lands and the vast harvests witnessed during a prior NEA visit.
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Beaver
J. W. Thompson
New Mexico
Canada
Northwest Territory
Saskatchewan
The
Herald
Jimmensa
Lawson Buys Wilbour Residence Property
J N Lawson completed a deal for the Wilbour residence on the east side last week. The Wilbour family, smitten by the sunny south after a recent visit, may move away, and well wishes are offered for their prosperity in an uncertain new location.
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C. C. DeGraw
W. H. Thomas
J. N. Lawson
Wilbour
Willbour
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Walter Fickel
Miss Blanch Stedman
Miss Bertha Turner
Christian S. S
Benefit of Church Building Fund
Zeaparey Aparay
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H. D. Moone
Niles Farm
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McKew
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F. F. Madison
Madison
F. J. Birdsall
Willis Tooley
Lawcon & Wright
Abstract
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Fraser
H. D Meese
Joe
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Liberal
Frank Laughrin
Emma Husted
Drummond
C. D. Smith
John Bulick
Meeks
Ada B. Smith
Register of Deeds
Dayton Munsell
Dr. L. 8. Munsell
Bertha Turner
Beaver County Abstract Office
Frank Laughlin
Dayton Oneell
Mae Hinkle
Bank of
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Art .Thomas
L. J. Shook
Tiffen
A. H. Laverty
Cline
J. R. Quinn
Kansas
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G. W. Meeks
C. V. Meeks
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John Sims
Kiowa
D. B. Kinder
Fine Black
Elmer Oaks
Crowell
Weat Ache
W. G. Fields
Osie
Mr. Oaks
Ray Millman
Liberal News
Millman
Christian Sunday School
Beaver, Co
Walter C. Frazer
Archer
Barrow
Willary Salon
Vlocis
Oklahowa
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Mississippi River
Lawson
Banat
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