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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
6
Local notes report a baptism at Muxiga Creek near the cemetery last Monday with unknown baptisee. Heavy rain Sunday boosted crops but damaged fences. Beaver and Mexico Creek rose high and a sandbar formed at a bridge. Entails community updates including hires, fishing trips, arrivals, and social gatherings amid wet conditions.
An ad claims Sloan's Liniment gives rapid relief after one application. A Philo Pennsylvania writer says it cured months of pain in the knee and urges readers to try it. The notice touts easy use without rubbing and directs readers to local drug stores.
Community brief including visits and health notes. Mrs Art Cline convalescing from illness. Beulah Lane visiting aunt Mrs Prince. Widely scattered updates: Gretchen Lawson visiting Hutchinson. Lenore Long at Maple ranch near Mocaue. Local officials, baptisms in Elmwood, travels to Wichita for operation, and a new Ford car purchase. A light humor item on a Texas shooting incident and a health tonic advert.
Government crop report from Washington notes Oklahoma and U S production and conditions. It cites June 1 forecasts for bushel outputs of corn wheat and oats, with state and national figures, plus May condition standings and comparisons to ten year averages.
A Beaver area church notes column describes the M. E. Church program "Children's Hour" with 143 attendees at Sunday school and ongoing talks by F. M. Levitt. Reports cover trains on Beaver Line, weather rain, farming activity, and local social events including Sunday gatherings, choir practices, a birthday celebration, and visits by residents and families.
The Beaver Lee Ice Plant began operation to free ice weekly with a 0 ton capacity every four hours. The plant uses up-to-date machinery, consumes water, and produces pure ice. A 15 horsepower oil engine powers the facility, delivering ice at a moderate price and arranging wagon delivery to customers.
Davis Drug Company relocates to a larger building adjoining the Herald office and Robertson store. The Beaver Meren file stock moves to the new site this week, with 26 by 20 feet used by NB Davis and family in the back area and the rest for stock. the vacated space will house the grocery department.
In the Herald issue, H. P. Cross of Ivanhoe announces his candidacy for Beaver County Treasurer. Cross is well known to residents, having spent about 15 years in the area and most recently in mercantile business at Logan and Sunset, now in Ivanhoe. Supporters expect him to win by a comfortable margin.
Beaver baseball club defeated Forgan 19 to 4 on local grounds Sunday. Leo Moses pitched a splendid game with strong control and speed. Beaver lineup includes Honninger at catcher Moles pitcher Carrion shortstop Maupin Newberry second Lindymore Sedbane Connell left field Tackett center field McHaltey right field.
Postmaster Mille moved the post office into the new pew building Friday night of five weeks ago though interior work remained unfinished. The new site on Second Street is better for the public and employees, with ticking work ongoing and Nicholson, dendlat preparing a suite on the second floor for soon to be completed.
Normal students enjoyed a Wednesday evening social at Mr HLM Bullek's home. Lawn games provided entertainment while Miss Hva Geren performed several musical selections. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served before guests departed.
A strong gusting wind on Saturday night prompted residents to seek shelter in storm caves as a potential tornado or eyelone was feared. The only notable damage recorded was to the Drennan Grain Company's tine where the top collapsed and struck a fence at the Chilcott feed yard, causing minor harm.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs. It claims it clears head and throat, soothes bronchial rips, and improves wellbeing. The product is described as a trusted family cough syrup available at druggists.
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