21 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
1
A busy local page features Christmas candy ads from Kinder & Gorney and promotions for loans on farms. Notices include residents traveling to Lawton and Hydro, assessments of local shops and services, and reports of community errands, sales, and equipment like graphophones and records.
The roll lists L. J. 80Clare from Nash renewal B Ruth from Englewood Kas renewal G F Goff from Cavesby new sub 8 G May from Hitchcuck renewal R J Hrower from Neodesha Kae renewal C J Coleman from Riverside renewal Max Rottmeyer from Madison renewal.
Reader sees a mix of medical ad for Thos L Higginbotham in Liberal Kansas and a string of wedding notices and social updates. Mentions Yancy chocolates, a millinery shop, and reactions to a marriage. Beverages and greetings from residents including John Swale and Clarence Hivbe noted.
A chimney fire at the Gardner property occupied by Leo Gosney and family was detected early Sunday morning, gaining headway before discovery but quickly extinguished with no material damage. Also notes a horse named Baymare taken up December 10 branded Udit Diamond Dot and a request for the address of a socialite in Beaver County.
Owner E. J. HORNE offers to trade a town property and good business, paying $6000 monthly, for a Beaver County farm. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as non opium safe for all ages, claimed to ward off pneumonia and suitable for babies and adults, sold by all dealers.
The Christian Church invites parishioners to morning service at 41 a.m with Beholding Jesus and an evening service at 7:80 a.m titled The Birth of Christ. Bible School is at 10 o'clock a.m and 6:50 p.m. Pastor L. L. Law extends cordial invitation to all services amid health notes praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as top cold helper from Virginia resident Mr B W I Hall of Waverly. For sale by all dealers.
A heavy snowstorm dumped thirty five inches on the level with drifts five to six feet, halting traffic and cutting telephones and mail service. W. A. Frazer measured the accumulation and precipitation at three quarters of an inch water, noting extremely wet early snow. Wheat prospects improve for farmers as moisture boosts the harvest, though travel disruption caused by the storm was severe.
The item notes lightning deaths nationwide and highlights a case where Electric Bitters allegedly cured liver trouble, mentioning Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa. It also lists several local marriages in Six Mile and Cottonwood areas, plus updates on Wallace Quinn’s health and travels from Hot Springs to Kansas City.
The Methodist Episcopal Church plans a Christmas sermon by the pastor at Sunday service. A congregational election will occur for a Delegate and Reserve Delegate to the Lay Electoral Conference. The Annual Christmas Tree will be lit Saturday night for the Sunday School. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Junior League at 8 p.m. Praise service Thursday night at 7:43 p.m. Pastor Groar writes.
A Beaver county reader denounces high taxes and criticizes state and county officials, arguing the tax burden falls on taxpayers while excise and school levies rise. The letter defends county leadership as honest, calls for accountability at higher levels, and questions graft or extravagance behind tax hikes.
An ad-like notice urges immediate use of King's New Life Pills to treat liver and bowel ailments. It claims the formula improves liver function, stomach health, and overall vitality, warning against neglect and urging purchase from a local seller.
Mr and Mrs Bt Wickel returned to Beaver Thursday and were greeted by a tenal charivari crowd. The Beaver Land joined the serenade as the newlyweds received treats and best wishes for a long and happy life.
The Christums Market, hosted by the Ladiow Al Society of the Methodiet church, will reopen. Details about dates and exact venue remain unclear, but the event aims to celebrate Christmas preparations and community support.
The Rebekah’s will serve oysters on the lower floor of the K of P building Friday night at 8 o’clock. Proceeds support charitable work by the group and community facilities.
Supplementary notice advertises eye care services and sale of glasses including gold montanes and colored spectacles. Invites readers to order or visit for cheaper eyewear and optical services at an unspecified location and date in a damaged OCR fragment.
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