18 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
1
Beaver society column recounts visits by Frank Goddard and D. M. Mackay, local movers Ward family, and W. H. Robertson. It highlights band fund-raiser Plain People at the Court House, Christmas wishes, and local business moves including Beaver Laundry update. Also mentions new residents Stranethan family, community efforts on the street, and antisomethings league speaker.
A garbled early 20th century advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for croup and cough relief. It touts safety, effectiveness, and a trusted remedy, mentioning manufacturers and a claim of reliable relief for chest symptoms and throat irritation.
The report recounts a failed raid by suspects Jones and Stackieg during a local event. Police pursue leads, with mentions of penalties and potential restitution. The readable text hints at a failed theft attempt and public reaction to the incident.
The fragment recounts a dispute before the County Commissioners about a $9,600 claim by L Tooker editor of the Forgan Enterprise for publishing a delinquent tax notice. Irregularities in publication timing and bond filing are argued to hurt taxpayers. A district court appeal followed without a bond, prompting questions of taxpayer representation. Also included is a local high school basketball report noting Beaver boys winning 12 to 7 at home while Beaver girls lost by one point.
Fragmented clerical note reports Martha's Bazaar earning forty six dollars. The text is garbled but suggests a small local fundraiser or sale with mentions of a city office and community participation. Names and places are unreadable.
Nels Darling, lecturer and entertainer from Oklahoma City, delivered a high quality lyceum program in Beaver on Tuesday night. The two hour talk blended humor with thoughtful insights, earning strong applause and praise for its lively pace and engaging reasoning. A new mail service between Beaver and Lakemump improves early morning and afternoon deliveries, giving Beaver a notably better schedule than before.
A historical notice describes Electric Bitters touted to ease stomach and liver trouble and other ailments. It mentions a testimonial from Depew and notes inquisitive conduct at a fair, with references to caregivers and local vendors. The text is fragmented but centers on a health remedy and public interest.
A garbled but faith centered piece extols the season's spirit inviting readers to embrace charity, kindness, and prayer. It references Christ, Providence, and community efforts to bring happiness to the poor and sick, urging generosity and hopeful sentiment for the year ahead.
Morning service at 11 o clock and an evening service at 7 o clock are announced by Pastor W. F. Common of the Presbyterian Church. Sunday School convenes every ten days at 7:40 with invitation extended to all.
A fragmented OCR note mentions Se ri narr nase a ERS bitrate sealing 1A and references Gopedoe and Kraes in an unclear sequence. The readable words hint at technical terms rather than a coherent event. No clear person, place, or organization is extractable.
Fragmentary notice details a shopper and a sale of tablets from Chanptenraews Tablete. MisE Margeret Gasptell of St Gamith Ark notes a purchase and a personal anecdote. For sale by dealers.
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