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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
8
The Hanatn explains delays in publishing neighbor news due to late submissions and print shop limits. Readers are urged to send weekly country letters, with assurances that on time pieces will appear when space allows. Local items include visits, dances, travel, and a tragic accidental death in Liberal.
A Brent surprise births a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Wright while Mr Lowe drilled a well for Mr Sam Price. Mrs Price visited Mrs Wright on the 24th and two others visited Wright on the 27th. Thursday brought a heavy hail storm at Gate with stones larger than hens eggs, reported strongly as fact.
The column reports varied local items including a baby named Leen recovering from illness while Leo Mathers improves slowly. Edna Beardsly travels to Lindsberg with tears, and attendees praise a Piedasat Valley school convention. A memorial sermon by Ker Connett was held at the hall.
Bennie Kile and Burris Price rested at home after well drilling. Mrs J Groves and Perley Johnson visited the county seat Saturday. Sol Blaster and A Haskell made a trip east. Jobo Hibbs and family with Boone Alexson spent Sunday at Asa Kiles. In a Friday ball game Surprise defeated LaKemp at Surprise. Mr Birdsall of Madison was a pleasant caller in the county part of the week. ACatren.
The Odd Fellows lodge held its annual memorial service at the Court House on Sunday afternoon at o clock conducted by Rev. Coffey of the Christian Church. A large attendance from Odd Fellows and Rebekahs marched from the lodge rooms and filled the crowd including many unaffiliated residents. An ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for persistent coughs, urging timely use.
Decoration Day was observed in Beaver with ideal weather, a long procession led by the Caleyville Band and Old Soldiers, and a large crowd at the Court House. Judge J W Culwell delivered the address as veterans and citizens honored graves with flowers and songs in a well managed, patriotic community observance.
Memorial services honoring departed GAR members were held Sunday morning at the Court House. Roy Coffey of the Christian church delivered the address, praising the Fallen Heroes of the war and showing strong patriotism. The Old Soldiers requested the service, and Coffey’s sermon was well received.
Caleyville visited Beaver and topped the home team 11 to 9 after a tense afternoon contest. Caleyville pitchers held firm late as Beaver rallied but could not finish the comeback. Local box scores were not available, but the victory gives Caleyville a road win in the season series.
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