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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
3
District Court sittings span December to April across multiple counties including Woodward Wood County, Woodode, Harper, Beaver, St moved Texas and Cimarron. Sessions run January 18 to February 16 and March 16 to April 4 with dates in February. Local schedules show courtrooms in Woodward and Cimarron regions.
George Tate Pardoned after a lengthy process by Governor Haskell following his Beaver trial before Judge Pancoast three years ago. Tate pled guilty and received seven years in the penitentiary but was granted clemency through his elderly father who appealed to President Roosevelt and obtained approval at the executive mansion.
OB Hunter, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, arrived from Guthrie to preside over a meeting at the Tone hotel in Guthrie on January 8 at 1 o'clock. The committee will decide whether the four delegates at large to the national Republican convention will be chosen by primary or convention. Times-Journal Oklahoma City.
The forecast predicts arid and stormy conditions across the central United States, with a major storm along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Periods of cold waves, snow, and blizzards are expected, especially from the 1st to 2nd, 3rd to 4th, 10th to 12th, and 26th to 28th, with intermittent pleasant days and clear, cold spells in between.
The article discusses Oklahoma likely adopting a guaranteed deposit law within 60 days. It would require banks to contribute 1 percent of average daily deposits into a state guarantee fund, with deficits covered by a tax. If a bank fails, depositors are repaid from the fund, charged against the bank’s assets. National banks could join with OCC consent. The piece references Kansas interest and local civic concerns about alleys and sanitation. It notes political support and criticism, urging civic self-improvement and warning against laxity.
William French sixteen year old son of Mrs William Thorpeon of Beaver City Oklahoma was brought to Wichita and taken to St Pranels Hospital after a train struck him at Hazelton on Sunday. He lost one leg and sustained other injuries and remained unconscious. An operation on his skull was planned to remove a possible blood clot. The accident forced his transfer from Hutchinson by the Missouri Pacific. He later died from his injuries and was buried in St Joseph Missouri with family members traveling for the funeral.
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Josephen of Duck Pond died on Christmas night after a brief diphtheria illness. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Dark Wood cemetery Friday as neighbors extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
In a muddy time residents face difficulty crossing the street with only one surviving crossing to view the town. People on the east and west sides must wade through mud to reach the other side or use the single available crossing. The letter urges adding at least one more crossing for Beaver to improve access.
At the regain meeting of Ofiahome Post No 4 held Saturday December 28 officers were elected Commander AW McConl Senior Commander Lawrence McCabe Junior Commander Drummond Adjutant J B Quinn Quarter Master G M Gardone Chaplain Crabtree Officer of the Day J K R Thomas Sergeant Major James Bare and Officer of the Guard
Heavy wet snow delighted Beaver County farmers last week and promises strong benefits for growing wheat. A brisk wind swept across fields as the snow fell evenly after a light rain, boosting morale and signaling Beaver County as a leading agricultural beacon.
The announcement notes the marriage of Clarence Robison son of G Robison of Beaver to Sarah Gaede of Liberal. They will wed at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Clare German near Tyrann on Tuesday January Teh LS ab Se'elook yom. The groom has been at Liberal and ran the Blue Front restaurant. The bride resides with her parents on the Tyre farm. Congratulations are offered for a long life together.
A town notice warns the public that Jesse Tt Lea, claiming to be a printer and employed at the history office, is not an employee. The letter asks readers to note that only a cent is due and that wages are inconsistent. The public is alerted to beware of this impostor.
The Arnette Leader edited by Harry Wellborn reports on local market activity with Archer 5 Barrow Auctioneer prominent. A notice mentions Mrs. BU Mynathotd's sudden medical concern and improving condition, while several place names like Abiltess Ploris and Otlahowa appear in scattered OCR.
A Logan Christmas event featured a lively entertainment program at Caleyville with singing and music while neighbors and families gathered. Local residents Jay Me Mahan, Helen Hughes, Susie Moore and others visited, with reports of a funeral, vacations resuming school, and planned community improvements by the Logan Telephone Company.
Balko area notes a bad past week for Rural Route 3 fonds as a carrier reports a new horse and routine, two quiet Christmas weddings occur in the vicinity. Read about community greetings, holiday guests from Caddo County, and plans to extend telephone service to link Halko Covel Beaver and Couch tonimeet With Smith Brothers.
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