23 May 1912
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
Readers are asked for opinions on dropping patent pages to save costs and enhance appearance. The Hemato will publish only home print pages, with a test period and a possible return to patents if readers prefer the old style. Chamberlain's Liniment is recommended for back pain and sold by dealers.
The Hewat pledges to publish all the news and publish facts about any lawless acts by anyone in public or private life. It vows to shield no family and to hold all to account, placing public interest above credentialed protection.
Alfred Ault and Jess Lee were arrested on a warrant sworn by Bob Ridenour for allegedly stealing a horse from his pasture on the night of April 10. The pursuit involved Beaver City, Liberal Kansas, and Colorado officers. the horse’s ownership traces to W. Ault and later to Kennett, with Bond set at $500 each. The district jail held the pair after return to Beaver City. The passage also includes unrelated ads and fragmentary notices.
Old Soldiers of Beaver G A R select Maude Thomas and others to organize Memorial Sunday May 26 and Decoration Day May MA U D. The committee assigns marshals and subcommittees, requests city businesses close 1 to 4 pm, and bars automobiles from the parade area. Lists marshals, conveyance, flower committees, and bouquet and wreath crews with many named members.
A town pageant lists ten to eleven year old girls and surrounding rural children to strew flowers at the Christian church on Hesoration Day May Mth at 12 o'clock. Local bands, choirs, and soldiers will participate under directors Long, Mire, and Russell with poetry, recitations, and music including the Beaver Orchestra and Ladies Quartet.
Washington May 4 conferees on the three year homestead bill reached a tentative agreement The report states the bill will pass the house and cut entry time from five to three years Allow entryman to be absent up to five months establishing residence within twelve months of filing Cultivation requirements set for each year of residence and apply to enlarged homesteads reducing total acres The interior secretary may further reduce cultivation area in individual cases The conference meeting was attended by the interior secretary and approval by the president is expected
Announcement advertises cane seed for sale at 81.00 per bushel, located miles south and miles west of Beaver Oklahoma. The notice shifts to an unrelated medical testimonial for Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming constitutional treatment with a money-back promise and urging readers to send for testimonials, mentioning Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
O Williams of Hatchinwn Liberal defends Dr. Pellette of Liberal against a fourth degree murder charge. Williams argues persecution by Liberal business rivals and cites nine prior arrests with no convictions. The judge delayed ruling to allow new authorities as Pellette’s case garners defense and public interest.
Oklahoma City delivered over six hundred acres of land and 100000 in cash to Governor Cruce on Monday and Tuesday. The funds begin construction of the State House, part of a large capital project costing about 3.5 million. Donors originally hoped for larger profits from land sales as market strength returns, but the state gains a significant cash gift and proceeds with the Capitol plans.
The state faces a plan to move the capital or invest in a site donors call a million dollar prize from Oklahoma City. Officials note years of work, financial strain, and the need to keep the capital in a central, accessible city, with Oklahoma City praised as the state’s pride and logical center.
Local note from Logan Oklahoma reports the Twin Mounds school closing on May 1 in a ceremonial gathering. The event included entertainments, recitations, and dialogues while tears were shed for a departed figure. Patrons extend well wishes to Mine Bessie Belt and crowd joins in a hopeful farewell.
A suspect identified as Laverty was charged with stealing a horse from Grant Pavideau. He reportedly fled to Cline Monday after the incident and was later captured with the stolen property. The accused remains in county jail awaiting trial as the case proceeds.
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