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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
1
Beaver City column lists Mrs J R Quinn ill with grippe and many town visitors such as John Symons Gabbert and George Beacord. Reports show Mrs J D Stone and Drummond relatives ill, Delinquent subs urged to pay, and local social events hosted by Mrs J W Moore.
The corner stone of the First Christian Church will be laid Sunday at 2 p m The Herald previously omitted the hour and caused inquiries The service will start promptly at 2 o clock in the afternoon All attendees should note the time date and place and be present
Guthrie dispatch highlights a proposed Arkansas Valley and Western extension from Enid to Liberal Kansas or Guymon Oklahoma. If built, the line would connect with the Rock Island El Vaso line and pass via Beaver City and Alva, opening an eastern corridor through previously lacking routes.
The Last Loaf, a temperance play by Christian Sunday School Class No 2, drew a large Beaver crowd at K of P Hall Friday night April 23. The production at Mall was praised for its excellent cast and careful staging aiding the church building fund with plans to perform again in Kemp City Saturday night.
The Beaver County community pledges eighty thousand dollars to back a railroad from Enid toward Guymon along the Beaver Creek valley. Enid boosters note the Frisco line extension and survey work, while local editors question the report and urge confirmation from interested parties.
A heavy snowstorm and rain last Thursday brought essential moisture to Beaver County fields. Wheat, needing water, benefits from the timely snowfall, with the crop now practically assured.
Friends gathered Tuesday evening at Captain J D Niles and family residence in Beaver for a surprise farewell party. The Nileses depart Wednesday for Hutchinson via Liberal after years of town service and religious involvement. A large crowd conveyed appreciation as the couple shared fond goodbyes and well wishes.
Mary Keith arrived from Roscoe and while helping with household chores at Mr and Mrs C D Smith’s home she fell from a chair while arranging a curtain and dislocated her ankle. Doctors say the injury is painful and slow to heal and friends regret the accident.
Governor Stubbs reports prohibition successful in Kansas with no liquor taxation for twenty five years. He cites reduced crime and lower enforcement costs, noting no significant revenue loss and broad local compliance. He contrasts Kansas with Oklahoma in terms of law enforcement outcomes.
Henry Westmoreland a Southwest pioneer died in Guymon on Sunday at about ninety. He once ran a Cimarron cattle ranch north of Liberal and later established a Prisco ranch in Beaver county. He was a respected citizen with many friends and left a large family behind.
The Beaver and Hibbs ball teams schedule an opening game this Saturday afternoon at Beaver diamond. Hibbs boasts a strong lineup and fans promise an exciting contest as local sports attention swells amid seasonal market and business notes in Beaver.
Mrs C C Gorkey of Northfield Virginia reports five years of heart trouble eased after taking Dr Miles Heart Remedy. She states six bottles cured her and urges others to try it, noting relief from chest pains and breathlessness. The ad claims nerve and muscle weakness of the heart can occur from overwork and promises money back if no benefit.
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