Liberal City backs K and O railroad to connect Liberal to Forgan
The Liberal Kansas weekly urges immediate action to back the Kansas and Oklahoma railroad project from Liberal to Forgan, proposing a $20,000 bond issue and outlining plans to finance segments from Greenough to Forgan. An allied route from Liberal to Hooker is under Washington review, with Liberal’s future trade at stake. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Peckham escorted niece Iola Bogue to Liberal station for her return to Hutchinson.
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Kanes & Oklahoma Railroad
Liberal
Forgan
Hooker
Washington
Byers
Hugoton
Gulf
Heripeton
Tucumcari
Thun
Stevens County
H. D. Peckham
Iola Bogue
Hutchinson
Kansas
Young Lady Ming Ser Ah Hibtw Passes Away
Ming Ser Ah Hibtw daughter of Mr and Mrs John White near Elmwood died at Pallart Texas early Saturday morning the 20th after an appendicitis operation. Her funeral was at Beaver Christian church conducted by Rev T K Carter with burial in Beaver Cemetery. Gerald attended a summer school at P A M C Goodwell and had been unwell weeks prior. The community shows deep sympathy for the bereaved parents and family as crowds gathered for the service.
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Ming Serah Hibtw
John Iihte
Elmwood
Pallart
Texne
Beaver
The
Christian Church
T. K. Carter
Gerald
Tamenss
Prominent railroad promoter visits county seat then trip to Liberal
J A Tack of Wichita Kansas, a noted railroad promoter, visited Beaver last week to finalize a firm sale near Sunget with George Hennigh. He then traveled to Liberal to see his son Joe. Mrs Brown sustained a head injury when her car hit a rut in rain near Floris, but she recovered largely with black eyes and no other serious harm. Albert drove. Jessie Mathiv and her bride left for Colorado Springs for a few weeks operation.
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Jou, A
Tack
Wichita
Kansan
Beaver
Sunget
George Hennigh
Joe
Fly
Mra
G. Brown
Floris
Brown
Albert
Fields and Garber Nominated In County Primary Battle
Walton named in a close race while Fields and Garber secured nominations. The primary produced uneven results with many unopposed, listing counts for governor, congress, state senate, county offices, and district commissioners across Democrat and Republican tickets.
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Field
Healy
Walton
Wilson
Owen
Congress
Garber
Swindall
Herrick
Midwest Highway Route Adopted By Beav er Chamber
The Mid West National Highway Association board at Hutchinson Kansas adopted a route from Chicago to Los Angeles via many towns including Beaver Oklahoma and Perry Texas. The Beaver Chamber of Commerce supports the plan and calls for local effort to build a tourist camp ground as winter spring and fall travel options shift away from snow routes. Johnnie Sims and Lu la Miller arrive from Alva to join Beaver schools as primary and grade teachers.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Imeon
Amarillo
Texas
Stafford
Pratt
Coats
Belvidere
Wilmore
Coldwater
Protection
Sitka
Buffalo
Rosston
Gate Knowles
Beaver
Bulke
Oklahoma
Perrytos
Spearman
Dumas
Chicago
Los Angeles
Beatrien
Nebraska
Tevas
Ocean Highway
Court Becaus
Beaver County
Couriet
Beaver Chamber of Commerce
Miss Emma Henneigh Visits on Way Home from Goodwell
Miss Emma Henneigh of Sunset spent a week in Beaver during a summer school and on her return from Goodwell stopped at the home of County Superintendent Henson and family to take the teachers' examination. She left for home Monday morning with Mine Laure Henson Dale Kile and Join Beauchamp. B C Savoy was in town Monday.
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Emma Henneigh
Sunset
Goodwell
Beaver
Henson
Mine Laure Henson
Dale Kile
Beauchamp
Beaver Weather Report Describes Severe Rainfall
A Beaver area weather note reports heavy rain Tuesday afternoon, with water flooding streets including Douglas Avenue. Observers estimate one to two inches of rainfall from multiple directions, washing away dirt and affecting political views as rain varied in intensity and even included sleet at times.
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BeaVer
Jon
Herrick
Yethoe
Douglay Avenue
Cam
Bank OF
Beaver City
Beaver Co
Early Voting Opens in Precinct Amid Calm Election Day
Early Tuesday voting proceeded with ample booths and no congestion. Officials J. J. Crabtree, R. L. Museet, O. J. Loofbourrow, and Harry McCoy led counters, while Stacy Wella reported Marion Griffy in need of a foot amputation after a prior motorcycle accident. Mrs. Carky planned to inspect school conditions in Lindaborg, possibly moving to Boulder. Nellie and Reola McKillis head for Chautauqua in Colorado for a reprieve, and B. F. Brown of Mosquero visits his mother with a new Buick. Sutherland and Gamb visited Knowles for county-seat business and primary supplies.
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J. J. Crabtree
R. L. Museet
O. J. Loofbourrow
Harry McCoy
A. B. Miller
J. Druro
Jeff Holland
Stacy Wella
la Jaua- Ta
Colorado
Marion Griffy
Marion
Ex Postmaster Miller Retires Leaving Beaver Post Office
Ex postmaster J A Miller retires after aiding Spurrier during a transition period. Beaver residents bid him farewell with regret as Mr and Mrs Spurrier take full charge. A farewell reception for Miss Mattie Koase follows while Mrs Enans, longtime Sunday school teacher, is also honored. An informal goodbye gathers for Mr and Mrs A B Kaan at their country home. Rev H G Butler and family plan a vacation. Prayer meeting precedes Chautauqua and Sunday school resumes. Mrs M M Taylor of Riverside was seen shopping.
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J. A. Miller
Spurrier
An Spurrier
Beaver
Policky
Mattie Koase
Methodist Sunday School
Ruth Evang
Pauline Cowan
Ralphona Nileo
Hazel Sanders
Leta Langley
Jean Spohn
Vener Allwin
William Provost
Hugh Spohn
Roy Langley
Enans
A. B. Kaaan
H. G. Butler
Knowles Community Plan for a Townwide Event
Knowles W. O. T. U. organizes a town dinner on August 10 with a program, prizes, and evening entertainment for all ages. Local merchants urged to close by 11 and reopen after 11 40, with local volunteers supporting the community day. Mrs. H. R. Kennel returns from Arkansas in improved health.
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Knowles W. O. T
Lea Dedi Jonade
Cc. T. U
Ounty Kew
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Lis
Jessie Mathiv
Bride
Colorado Springs
First State Bank
W. E. Hocker
R. A. Maple
O. H. Capry
Frank Cobeldick
J. G. Cafey
US Forgan
H. N. Lawson
Beaver, Oklahoma
Fields and Garber
Benner
Senate
Miles
Gardner
Kent
Day
Hughes
Karnes
Ford
Young
Peters
Bennett
Bridges
Ison
Benseoter
Mint Johnnie Sims
Misa Lula Miller
Alva
John Sims
Mian Johnnie
Miller
Beaver Bich
Beaver School
B.C. Savoy
O. H. Carky
Lindaborg
Minses Nellie
Reola McKills
Chauta Ua
Colorado Ingen
Mins Nellie
Wathen
B. F. Brown
Mosquero
New Mexico
Mr. Brown
George P. Brown
Hershel Wright
Sutherland
J. W. Gamb
Knowles
Businss
Dank
W. ©. Hocker
KR. A. Maple
G. W. Capky
O. H. Capky
Active
V.pres
Clear Laker
Arkansas
Frank Langley Balko
Okla
Haskell’s Grove
Elmwood, Okla
Geo. A. Reinmuth
Elmwood, Oklahoma
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