11 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
Beaver residents and visitors are mentioned in a jumble of brief items. Attendees include Attorney Go F Twy and Prof A T White. Local officials, merchants, and travelers are noted with scattered references to court, taxes, church events, and a wartime fundraising meeting planned at the Presbyterian church.
A community bazaar and sale event Saturday December 18 features Christm as items and household goods. Anticipated offerings include kitchenware, bedding and linen, cushions and hand towels, plus a road sale with various items.
The Public Library of the W. C. T. U. was formally opened and dedicated in Beaver County, with members present and new books added. Rain and wind greeted the day as readings and a literary program began, and the library will be open Saturdays from noon to six. A local couple mourned the loss of a child, and the community prepared for upcoming events while weather hampered travel and service.
Weather notes from Beaver County describe prolonged rain and heavy snow in northern areas, with depths of four to five feet. Ground is saturated, delaying fieldwork but enabling planned mitigation and farm guidance from Demonstration Farm officials.
District Court opened Wednesday with Judge W C Crow arriving in Bowrer late Tuesday after a muddy journey from Liberal. The court sessions commenced as proceedings proceeded amid routine judicial activity and orderly hearings as the wheels of justice moved forward.
State Secretary Payne of the Anti Saloon League will speak at the Christian church in Beaver next Monday the 11th at eight o clock. The Beaver band will provide music as part of an interesting program. Payne is noted as a devout worker and ardent anti alcohol advocate.
Reported heavy snowfalls across the west and northwest cause citywide fear in Denver as railroads and telegraphs are cut off for several days. Similar conditions affect many nearby regions with residents glad for rain and mild reprieve after the storm.
Thousands of women report relief from stomach, liver and kidney troubles with Electric Bitters. Eilee Pool of Dopew Oklahoma writes the remedy roused her from bed after suffering. The ad claims it helps many and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by H. E. Boers & Co, Philadelphia or St Louis.
Berving will commence Tuesday the fifth on new mail routes from Beaver to La Kemp and from to Riverside. Will Riggs won the contract for the Forgan to Lakemp route and moved to Fort BNO to take up the work. The Beaver to River et te Willie Raibourn To Prevent Blood Poisoning APDIY at once the wonderful old reliable Dm VOMTERS ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL a Rul focal dressing that relieves pain and heals at the same time. Note ingredient. Ze, S06. $1.0
In south central Texas, the Brazos river bottom is badly Hooded with severe flooding. The flood current is described as a mill race, causing widespread death and destruction. Authorities warn the death toll could reach into the hundreds and property losses run into millions.
Read announcing a Christmas package containing 226 pieces such as stickers, tags, address cards, seals, and postcards. Includes a one year subscription to this paper plus The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer and Farm and Home for $1.25. Visit to see the attractive package.
Fragmented OCR notes describe the start of the second semester at Mewar High School on January 12 1914. It mentions exams and new or transferred teachers, notes about student finances for work study, and vacancies for security positions. Superintendent Swain invites interested applicants to apply.
Jade Woo Rukh the emeruiory one titled to the thanks and hearty appreciation as to people of Beaver for the good work he has done the past week in superintending the building of a gravel walk from Douglan Avenue to the Court Hall. Judge Hoelie praised public-minded men and one white Beaver for their efforts. If we had more like him there would be much progress.
A fragmented advertorial urging readers to distrust doctors and touts a supposed cure named Inio's Cough Remedy. It asserts doctors could be bankrupt if readers avoid medical treatment and instead use the remedy for coughs and colds, claiming wide reputation from early testimonials.
An old church notice invites parishioners to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 4 30 p.m with an evening screen at 7 0 p m. Special anthem and cordial invitation extended to all, led by Pastor and Canton Superintendent, with weekly Sunday programs and open welcome to attendees.
A reader from Ex Sinith Ark describes a confusing notice in Herlain's "Thilete" papers. The correspondent mentions purchasing a bond and a sister’s health issues, with unclear details about a beneficiary and a deceased relative.
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