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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
8
The Henry county paper explains delays in publishing country letters due to time and space limits. It urges regular weekly submissions, notes editorial challenges, and promises publication when letters arrive on time. Madison items mention rain needs and local visits amid farm updates and district affairs.
The wind still blows and we are beginning to need rain again. Locals look for broom corn pullers starting early in the week. Mr and Mrs Powers visited Six-mile with Lon Brown's family. Walter Wilson of Couch area spent Sunday with Mrs Dora Lite. Measrs Madox Bert Waldorf and Ona Stephenson went to Liberal late this week. Loretta McCall and Amy Stephenson visited Mary Lite. Mary McCall visited Pearl McCurdy New Kokomo. Sunday School attendance was strong. Rev Coffey will preach at the school next Sunday.
An itemized Friday night gathering, visits by families from Riverside and Beaver, funeral attendance, harvest trips, and school notes. Mentions include Mr. Dutch McGool, Mrs. Fred Lile, Charley Wagner, Wes Page, Lauretta McCall, and Legane meetings. Also references to bad roads, a fall rain, and a proposed Sunday School picnic for the young.
The Holiness camp meeting closed Sunday night and baptism occurred at Clear Creek near Perry Chilcot's. Several locals, including Mrs. Birtling and family, visited friends and attended services. A wedding between Burris Price and Mira Lile Wilson was planned after leaving for Texas. Local harvest continues with Mr. Brewer active and Mrs. Fishgarb cooking for harvesters.
Hot dry weather prevails in the Couch area. Crops are near ruin while most residents struggle to complete work. Community notes include visits among McCurdy, Husted, Husted, King, Blalock, Wheeler, and others. Illnesses touch local families as Mrs. Yonder and Mrs. Murray are mentioned.
In Mexico District 27 meeting at Meatus home residents elected officers R O Marr director Geo Borkart clerk Benj Beller treasurer. A schoolhouse site was selected and plans move forward as farm work fills the day.
Mrs R O Marr visits relatives in Caddo county Oklahoma. Mrs Virgie Long spends the summer in Iowa with relatives. Mrs Mason is on the sick list. All crops are doing well in these parts. a good rain would be acceptable. Providence.
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