15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
A collage of classified lines shows lenders offering loans and insurance from Willie Fields and John W. Savage near the Beaver county seat, barber shop samples, millinery and patterns, plus rental notices. Residents and visitors are listed with arrivals from Kansas City Pittsburgh and Ashland as well as farm goods and local health notes. A Diarrhoea remedy claim closes the item with a testimonial.
Beaver County residents debate a proposed road project linking Beaver and Forgan using county and town funds plus contributions from the railway. The letter argues the road benefits farmers countywide, warrants county support, and urges residents to invest locally to improve bridges, farms, schools, and roads rather than opposing county expenditures.
The district held a Tuesday election to approve an additional levy of 1/2 mill for school purposes. The vote carried by a large majority with 3 in favor and 4 against. The misspelled notes mention local places and names while confirming the outcome of the levy measure.
The notice lists readers like Savane Beaver JW Savage Wilson Bonaparte La renewal M Gamm Logan and A Maple Mocane renewing or starting new subscriptions in the past weeks, reflecting community support and renewal efforts.
Sunday services at 11 o clock morning lesson on The Rulers Daughter. Parable of the Vineyard in morning service. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Evening service at 8 pm titled The Word of Obedience. Sunday School at 10 am. Pastor LT. Law and UL. W. Cox invite all to attend.
Dr Joe Munsell resumes his medical duties after a brief leave following a mountain trip. He reports regained strength and health and will continue to care for his patients as usual. A morning automobile trip completed a routine day.
August Nelson faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Meese on charges of attempting to kill Mrs. Sarah Thompson of Twin Mounds. He was bound over in the sum of $1,000 to await further trial, as determined by London.
A lamp left burning at the Oxgar Gardest residence exploded Sunday evening. Timely alert by Mr. EH Mansfield and rapid action by Central Fire Station prevented major damage. The blaze was quickly put out with only light damage reported.
Heavy weekend rains drenched the county with Riverside near waterspout conditions and crop damage. Wide areas received focal showers yet fall-plants grounds remain at risk as farmers tally wheat losses and gardeners assess harm.
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