The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-08-01

posted as to my whereabouts, etc., with
pleasure avail myself Of this golden oppOr-
iunity to infnm m you, through toe medium Of
your ~great religious weekly that am
comfortably situated % miles south and so
miles vest Of Liberal, on the Coldwater, y
beautiful little stream that rises in Texas and
intersects the Beaver river at llardesty 10
miles northeast Of here Roy and forms the
North Canadian. The Beaver as miles
north) is also lovely river. II rises ia New
Mexico and flows sout utheast. The streams
differ from Clara county streams in that they
have a very narrow channel. never so dry
and have not so much quick sands. Instead
you arc apt to find in places boggy spots or
what we called IN the east sloughs.
The bottom lands along these streams
varies from half to mile in width and is
very fertile, varying from to l6 feet to
water and is most all under fence, The
principal industry of this country is stock
raising, so that farming has not received
much attention thus far, in this vicinity
The principal crops are alfalfa and cane.
| must confess that this is not in my opinion,
rs good stock country as Clark county
owing to the fsotthat Clark is better watored,
having more little streams fed by springs.
This country is very level, in this part be-
tween the streams mentioned, having no
living water. However, this deficit is being
overcome to great extent by putting down
wells and erecting windmills, tanks, ETC.,
thus enabling the stockmen to receive the
benefit of the luxuriant grass.
We have an abundance of rain this season.
The lagoons and walows On the flats are full
of water and have been since June lst
The settlements are along the creeks, being
general are of a good class in fact much bets
ter than Expected to find, and are becoming
wel-todo. They are from different parts,
a great many coming from Kansas and have
made themselves what they arc by being
industrious. | find few old Clark county
! settlers, John Glenn, who used to live in
| Ashland, lives on the Beaver and is doing
quite well, also Mr.. Bradley apd John
George The former lives on the Beaver
ald Mr.. George, who used to be engaged in
the cattle business in Clark county, lives
near Beaver City and is doing well. | had
an enjoyable visit with him recently.
l board with Mr.. Hitch, the owner of the
L V ranch, lie has lovely place, large
8 room stone house, two story,) a good stCnt
barn, windmill and other improvements tC
add to the beauty Of the place. He has d
fine grsve and good orchard, and will have
n good many peaches aud some apples. No
much attention has been given to frui
raising as yet, but will in the near future a
most AL are Of the opinion that it is gooC
fruit country.
As to my work; ! am well pleased will
it, have four places to prench-two Of
the Beaver and two on the Coldwater. | fl
my appointments two each Sunday, one a
HOO a. IN. and the other at $3.50 p. m; thu
having no preaching at night. entere'
the charge with Is members and now hav
% and expect to increase this some betor
September wheu will hold camp meetin
in u grove about three miles from here, an
expect biz meeting as will be ably as
sisted by visiting brethren. Gloria
excelsis Amen. Now as / can think of Nih
ad rem to write further l will close by wish
ing you all the blessings of divine prov
dence. Yours with F. c. L.,