Around the Corner Notes From Balko Kiowa Observer
A business caller from Balko and Olly O Neal from Kiowa were noted in an everyday scene. The report records social chatter and upcoming announcements in a small town context.
11 Sep 1913
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
1
A business caller from Balko and Olly O Neal from Kiowa were noted in an everyday scene. The report records social chatter and upcoming announcements in a small town context.
Edith Lootbourrow has her residence property repaired this week. Also a Pumpkin Ridge Titerary event is planned Friday night at Cliriatian Church.
Kay Barns attends Woods Ward County Fair in Woodward this week and visits old friends. dA. Lee and family of Gate were guests of the McCune and Cole families the past week, all longtime Kansas friends.
Abstract H. J. Kellogg and his wife from Madison visited Hoover callers yesterday. Mrs. Kellogg will be remembered by Beaver friends as Miss Arian Scott.
Will Rice, brother of Mrs J M Goddard, arrived from Augusta Kansas last week and may settle in the area permanently.
Mrs J W Webb visited Forgan last week during the absence of J W who transacted business in Kansas City. She was the queen of Mrs Will Riggs.
Edith Loofbourrow will leave Saturday for Texas to take a winter position at lower JW. Webt returned from Kansas City with fall and winter goods for the Meaver Merean Life establishment. Will Riggs and wife moved to Bon, residing on the Roberts property on the West Side. Mrs Simmons and children left for Laverne to join Mr Simmons. Miss Lain Boasasamp is employed at W A Robertson's millinery shop. Miss Nelle Judy became night operator at Beaver Telephone. Judge and Mrs Loofbourrow left for Oklahoma City to arrange permanent residence. Mrs D M Kile and daughter plan a visit to Mrs Riles' daughter in Arlington. They will attend the Kansas State Fair at Hutchinson. KE Prinig of Dugout Creek, formerly Beaver County, now in Liberal, Kansas, visited Beaver on business.
Mrs Grinstead a state organiser of the W.O.I. 0 speaks in Beaver on Sunday under local Union auspices at the Presbyterian church at 2 oclock for a Young People meeting. She then speaks at the Christian church later, praised as an interesting and forceful speaker.
Jack Jackson known as Jack to Beaver patrons returns after years away on visiting friends and palm trees. He is welcomed as an efficient operator and promises satisfactory service at the Beaver station. Potter and Strong work on cement blocks for the new man office and expect completion before snow.
Lawson, once connected with AOL Wright in abstract business and later with MR Clark, this week bought Mr. Clark’s share and becomes sole owner of the well known establishment. He has served as general manager and helped build the current thriving enterprise and plans further expansion under his leadership. Mev Edin Hughes and daughters Misses Helen Neta and Anna are visiting relatives in Thomas and will return to Beaver county by October 1 with Miss Neta to teach near Floris and Miss Helen near Ivanhoe.
The Forgan carnival at Borgen Thoweday last week drew large crowds Friday and Saturday. Attractions included ball games and various contests with organized games, tasty treats, and orderly conduct. J. A. McGord and wife left for Kansas City to start a new home, after a public sale of their belongings where all items sold well.
A major blaze in Hot Springs Arkansas on a Monday devastated fifty blocks of the city center and adjoining districts, destroying property estimated at ten million dollars. The fire heavily damaged the business district and extended into the residential area, leaving many residents homeless or displaced. Intricate details and official statements are not clear in the copy.
The annual county Sunday session will be held in Forgan on September 8 at Mend church. Events include Thursday night devotional led by MB choir, Friday morning Baptist service, and Friday afternoon sessions with reports, committee elections, and a closing benediction.
Rural Carrier examination set for Beaver Oklahoma on Saturday October 1 by Postmaster John R Themes to fill a vacancy on route number 1 and other vacancies may occur in Beaver County.
Despondency often caused by indigestion and constipation, and quickly disappears when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken. Pills available for pale by all dealers.
The section reports welcome cool rains this week across much of the area south of the river aiding wheat ground for fall and promising strong yields for crops including kafir and milo. Farmers anticipate substantial financial gains as crops recover and soil conditions improve after wet spells.
A Tipton man promotes Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy as a cure after his son suffered a severe cold and coughing spell, claiming one bottle stopped the cough and cured him. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
A local notice bids farewell to Hen Rot Loathoarrew and family as they depart Beaver for a new home. The community praises their humor hospitality and many friendships while wishing them a hearty welcome in their next location.
The Christian Church announces Sunday services including morning worship at 11 o clock and a 7400 p.m. service. Special music by a choir and orchestra. Mrs Minnie Johnson and Mrs W Co U argue for Kenyans wan WHIT Md eeerhe. Vol Stave Pastor presides.
Sunday September service at 10 in the morning led by Pastor JAD Cee. Evening worship at 7. An open invitation to attend and be welcomed by the church officers WF and Cannon Bupt.
The N W State Normal Bulletin notes Beaver City High School’s improving work under a capable superintendent and a strong teacher corps. Four years of high school work are credited from Oklahoma University, marking significant progress for a town of about ten to fifteen thousand.
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