05 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
1
Forgan residents rally behind the B M E Railway project denouncing opponents as treacherous and highlighting public benefits. The piece contrasts Beaver’s support with Forganites efforts, and notes a local marriage and a diphtheria outbreak in Clear Creek prompting quarantines.
Arrangements are made for a visit by the Gos Team of Woodward Oklahoma in Beaver on Sunday March 16. The non sectarian group brings business and professional men united to win souls for Christ among Northwestern Oklahoma. Local support urged to expand the movement and broaden Christ s Kingdom through outreach.
P H Stewart died days after arriving at his son’s home in Kansas. He was over 80 and suffered two years of serious illness. A churchregular, he was kind and cheerful, beloved by many, and will be missed. Expressions of sympathy go to relatives in Arizona and Kansas.
In Buffalo the condemnation proceedings for a railway right of way proceeded under the Constitution and state laws. Forgan’s legal advisor protested loudly, but the court stayed firm. The panel D. M. Mackey W. A. Harris and J. A. Buswell awarded Wilson 417.75, paid by the railroad, with grading continuing.
Binir Ruth Jake Boronds and Mr Huguley with John Stille and B M E Railway appraisers viewed Mille's land near Gate Balko and reported damages of 402.84 for 200 acres of land used by the line. Mille rejected findings, demanded 1700.00, company offered 500.00, and the case proceeds with potential further settlement and legal costs.
The group led by Forgan failed to halt the construction of the B M 4B Railway grade as the court dismissed their injunction petition. A prominent citizen mocked the effort, saying Heaver can build a railroad wherever she pleases, and the grade proceeds unimpeded.
The article reports local factions claiming an injunction against a railroad, with imported attorneys touting success. Graders advance across the ground from here to Forgan, and a parade is planned to reach the Faran townsite despite opposition.
The dialogue accuses Forgan merchants in Missouri of blocking a railroad project while masking support for farmers. The speaker contends business leaders resist funding yet back nefarious schemes to delay completion, urging farmers to seek other allies and reject intimidation.
The article outlines plans to extend the grade from Forgan to Meade to meet the Rock Island line. Meade County officials expect bonds from city, county, and township authorities to finance the seven and a half mile expansion. If completed Beaver County gains rail access to Kansas City and a wheat cargo boost.
The excerpt appears as a hostile mockery aimed at Tooker and Tooker's readers, criticizing decency and demanding restraint while accusing the Henano editor of crookedness and dirty work. It reflects a combative local column tone with insults and sarcasm.
Unner sheriff Kuykendall pursued a wanted man from Texhona to a barn near Floris Priday. A sleepily armed fugitive was woken and resisted, but Kuykendall captured him after a tense nighttime pursuit. The suspect was held for Texas county authorities for the involved offense.
Sunday services at the Christian church include Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Sunday activities at J. E. Church include morning services at 10 00 and evening Epworth League at 700 pm. Local remarks note Perry Kile and family returning to Clear Creek from Forgan. Other items mention weather, visitors Walter and brother from Mayetta Kan, Postmaster John R. Thomas improving, and regional railroad construction disputes involving Forgan Beaver and Wickite Falls.
A Local Observer note reports mood based weather predictions by N G Now and Pickel. It mentions the birth of a girl to Mr Fickel and his wife on Saturday morning February 28. Elmer comments proudly about the event like a peacock.
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