25 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
Local notes list Mr and Mrs Lyon Moore welcoming a boy born Sunday and other family updates including visitors, moves, and travels across Beaver County. AYERS ANNOUNCES FOR COUNTY PERINTENDENT.
G T Ayers of Floris announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Superintendent in Beaver County. A lifelong educator, he taught at Hinsaud, Hilinole State Reformatory, and Rock Inland, later farming near Floris. Currently active in Christian Church and Masonic, Eastern Star, and Modern Woodmen lodges, he aims to serve with businesslike efficiency and reliability.
GEO H. WRIGHT announces candidacy for County Assessor. He has served two terms as County Clerk, pledging efficiency and economy in county business with minimal tax payer expense. Supported by voters across the county, he is known as the man who is always on the job.
Arrangements for the immediate construction of the Beaver, Meade and Englewood Railroad and a 200,000.09 water and light plant for Beaver City are described by Mr J L Love who urges farmers to hold wheat. Judge William M Rush, longtime Missouri jurist and civic fighter for progress, died at 65 in St Joseph and was buried beside his wife.
Oscar Gardner announces his candidacy to succeed himself as County Surveyor. A Beaver County native he highlights tax savings and careful office management, promising the same efficient service in the future as in the past.
John A. Spohn declares his bid for County Judge this week, backed by many county friends. Former County Attorney in 1911 12, he is described as incorruptible and suited to the office, admitted to Garfield County bar and practiced in Enid before Com borough.
Beaver No 22 club achieved the highest score in county club work in Oklahoma, winning major prizes at the County A M College State Fair and the Oklahoma Host Fair. Delegates earned gold medals for exhibits, and Beaver High School attracted attention for its olifactory progress.
A large Beaver crowd attended a Friday missionary meeting featuring choir music and readings. Mrs Fellow spoke on The World in Chicago with charts, Mrs Lennie Thomas described missions, Prof S B Laughlin contrasted Mohamadan school with students in costume, and a Palestine talk offered instructive insights. The event marked Beaver’s first union gathering of this kind and aims to continue in future services.
The Menbert and friends of the Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed a mulled outing Thursday at the grove near the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gen. Weight, two miles southeast of town. Games were played, a noon meal featured ice cream, and everyone returned home tired but happy after a most enjoyable day.
A fragmented account describes a state initiative granting passengers a taste of sea sickness atop Central and Western Kansas rail trips. The text evokes wind and waves, claiming travelers sought the intense sensations of water travel while remaining landbound, with passengers noting the contrasts to ordinary train journeys.
A fragmented piece cites labor unions opposing alcohol interests and supporting prohibition. It notes unions should stand with decent workers, condemns saloons as enemies of labor, and mentions women’s clubs in Chicago voting for anti liquor resolutions while linking suffrage to temperance.
Vetter argues for strict regulation of warehousing and the handling of human welfare. A new woman's view frames wulferage as an old yet powerful force shaping society and policy.
According to Roger Mille Gentle, the MK T Railroad Company bought the G40 W and the Cheyenne Short Line The Bertie be Ways. Short Line officials state conformity but an interview reveals Mo Ke de? purchased the northern part of the Short Line.
The report notes work along the Thompton hotel road a quarter mile north and the adjacent bridge. A watchful approach and direct supervision are urged to speed repairs. Demolition threats loom as road sections near completion.
Mile Marie and companions witnessed a drowning scare as Marie nearly disappeared in the calm pool west of town. Dr and Mrs Long, Mr and Mrs Braidwood and others aided in the effort. Thos V Braidwood alerted responders and helped rescue Marie from a depth that looked perilous.
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