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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
1
Daily events feature matched teams for big ball games, horse racing by champions, broncho riding, greased pig and pole, wheelbarrow, potato and egg races, sack and foot races all drawing crowds and spirited competition.
Local items recount visits by Mrs Clyde Gregg and others, arrivals from Hutchinson and Liberal, and ongoing county business. The County Commissioners meet busy week while Willowcreek hosts a Children’s Day program. Weather tips and a seasonal Wichita Eagle note close the digest.
Hon John Shields opened the new Beaver County Court House with the first public address. Attorney Wellborn followed as speakers the Beaver band escorted guests to the building and remarks praised present and future county progress. Shields urged immediate planning for a grand dedication and urged all to help start the ball rolling.
Infant born to Mr and Mrs Fras pont died from spasms Saturday night The little body was laid to rest in Beaver cemetery Sunday The parents receive sympathy from the community
Beaver Oklahoma as of July 1 1907 bids are invited from contractors and builders for a new schoolhouse in district No 49. bids close July 18 1907 with opening and award to the lowest responsible bidder. 50 deposit required if entering bid and 80 forfeit if bond not posted. plans and specs on file with the clerk. building at 8 W corner SW quarter section 28. T McCane director W M Shortridge clerk.
The Board of County Commissioners met on July 8 1907 with Grasham acting chairman and Shields present rent absent They reported the county valuation for 1907 at 2885062 00 and proposed levies including Salary 4 mills 114984 Poor and Thane 28596 Supply 288506 Sinking 288506 Contingent 1800 Court House 857 85 The clerk announced future meetings in July to finalize these levies Jon W Ravage County Clerk
Post Master J R Thomas has secured a leave of absence from his duties with Uncle Sam and will begin an overland trip to Colorado around the 10th. The party will include W H Thomas and wife, H P Garrett and wife, J R Thomas and wife, and Miss Maude O Thomas.
To all persons having accounts and notes due to the late business of F. P. Madison, the same will be found at The Bank of Beaver City. Call and settle immediately to avoid collection costs. F. Lavogmim, Cashier, Til ...
Residents share news of arrivals and departures of friends in the community. Births, marriages, deaths, and social events are welcomed for publication to keep neighbors informed.
Beaver City residents are urged to visit the Madison Store as R M McConnell of Oklahoma City conducts a closing sale on the stock formerly owned by Madison. The sale, led by Mr Travis, features up to date goods and store furniture including show cases scales scoops cans and a safe. The stock is moving quickly and will end soon.
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Beaver Tennis Club is called to meet at the old Court House on Saturday night July 18 1907 at 8 p m sharp for electing officers receiving new members and other business. The membership lists FS Macy Harry Wellborn A E Lightfoot L L Long A G Thomas and wives W H Thomas and wives Walter Allen and wife Vivian Wellborn K H Loufbourron and wives James Ford N S Judy F P Madison and wives Alma Kile Zolla Jones Maude C Thomas.
J. W. Webb unveils a large assortment of ready-to-wear men’s clothing. The popular merchant advertises the largest stock yet, emphasizing style and durability and noting his knack for timely buying.
Sad news from Benton Kansas reports the death of a young child, nephew of Jim Crabtree and grandson of J R Crabtree of Beaver. The bereaved family awaited details by wire and prepared for funeral arrangements as Miss Erma Crabtree travels to join her sister Mrs O P Parks.
A Liberal license for W F Murphy to sell liquid refreshments was denied by Commissioners Court on Tuesday. The station, long debated, is removed from the map as Beaver County pursues temperance and locals praise the move despite past roughs.
The wives surprised the band boys Monday evening in their band room bringing cake ice cream and lemonade. The group enjoyed the unexpected social, praising the wives for the secret planning and noting everyone had a good time.
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