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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
1
Beaver City news reports the infant son of Mr and Mrs E R Gardner critically ill with bronchitis and congested kidney with little hope for recovery. Other notes include snowbound travelers, trade activity, theatre plans, pneumonia recoveries, illnesses, and local civic happenings forming a snapshot of Beaver area life.
Beaver County and the north were swept by a March storm that paralyzed traffic and cut mail service from Thursday through yesterday. Snow averaged about eighteen inches with drifts ten to fifteen feet high. A 1.21 inch rain Sunday night and 1.18 inch Monday added five inches of rainfall in thirty days, easing later but sparking gratitude for a break after the lengthy cold spell.
George Cates learned from his brother D A Cates that their infant is critically ill at St Francie hospital in Kansas. An eye surgery led to complications and the child’s condition worsened. The family, formerly from Beaver, endures a second tragedy after their daughter Mary died from goiter.
Rev H G Butler will stay as pastor of the Methodist church in Beaver for another year after returning from meetings in Liberal Kansas. The Butler family’s continued residence pleases local residents and their relatives, including cousin Miss Razal Biretanen from Mexico, who will enroll in school here.
A letter describes postal delays and frustration as residents wait a week for mail from Gate Beavereltizone. Austin Humphey and the track are mentioned, with comparisons to nearby towns that receive mail more quickly. The writer laments work disruption and notes the longer wait continues.
Telegram reports the death of Mrs Mary J Taylor at her daughter’s home in St. Joe Missouri. She was an early Beaver county settler, survived by two sons Frank and Bob of Forgan and two daughters Mrs J M Taylor of St Joe and Mrs Dan Miller of Chicago with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Herald extends sympathy to the mourners.
The article urges Beaver County farmers to work the soil surface to conserve moisture from abundant snow and rain. It emphasizes timely fieldwork as soon as possible and notes the best method varies, but farming readers know how to implement it to preserve moisture for the season.
A farewell reception was held at the Methodist church last Wednesday evening for Mr and Mrs Dave Barrow who are moving to Forgan. About thirty five to forty friends attended, refreshments were served, and attendees wished the couple happiness in their new home.
C. H. Walker known as Diamond Dick pleads guilty to the charged crime. Judge Sutton sentences him to ten years in the State penitentiary. He will be taken to McAlester as trains resume schedule.
A telegram from Beaver County reports Uncle Johnnie Sims former county treasurer died last Friday in Gainesville Texas after a lingering illness. He was well known locally and had many friends who mourn his death.
A severe March snowstorm delayed traffic but did not stop a Stork Special. The Stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Buell Peckham on March 10 delivering a baby boy.
A fragmented notice notes two birthday anniversaries for Mr. vod Mre J Quinn and Lauper, celebrated by their children that evening. References to Linwson arriving home on a Liberal mail car and Mr. Lawden’s delay in Hutchinson and Liberal due to a train or road disruption are mentioned in terse, unclear terms.
Reports from stockmen indicate cattle did not suffer in the Serge ball with losses light and confined mostly to young calves, suggesting minimal harm to the herd and limited casualty figures.
R W Clark, State Live Stock Specialist from Stillwater, to lead a two day school of instruction in feeds and feeding with stops in Gate Bea Balko and Beaver March 22 to 28. Beaver County residents urged to attend as the program rises as a key national topic. Weather prompts postponement of engineer W H McPheeters trip to Beaver County with rescheduled dates to be announced.
Elmwood resident Haskell suffered a misfortune losing fifteen purebred Duroc Jersey pigs in a recent incident. The report notes unusual conditions and mentions several individuals and a vet’s involvement, with details scant and the event flagged for inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR note lists scattered names such as Jilin Wallace and Tess and mentions a judge Batten and Huw Mebony with unclear relation. The text appears garbled, offering no clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a place and a wool sale or coming event. Names and precise details are unclear. the readable terms suggest a local market or sale with possible participants but specifics are unrecoverable.
Reading is partial with many misspellings and illegible names. The fragment mentions students named Koto Spurrier, Prants Thornso, and Mise Louise Tracy along with illness and absences this week due to various conditions like cold. The garbled text limits precise facts or events.
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