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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
warrants drawn in July 1895.

.
On motion Wilson seconded by Dun
| lap the following official bonds were
auproved:-J A Matthews assessor. Blue
grass twp, and J + Todd, trustee and
assessor Grand Valley twp
ON motion Wilson seconded by Dun>
lap the bills of A w Burrows 50 for one
grey wolf and six coyote scalps, were
allowed on contingent fund.
On motion Wilson seconded by How
ard the county treasurer was instructed
TO foreclose on mortgage securing meney
tied up in the defunct Stockgrowers &
Farmers Bank of Meade, Kansas, How
ard and Wilson voting aye, Dunlap vot.
ing nay.
On motion Dunlap seconded by VIII
son the following appointments were
made and cleri, instructed to issue blank
supplies to any and all said appointees
upon their filing proper hoHd:-J Ii Cars
ter trpstee and assessor Benton twp, J
p burst trustee and assessor Optima TIP;
Ii l. Huber trustee and assessor Pleas
assessor Kokomo twp
On molten Wilson seconded by Dun
lap w DrummoAd was awarded the
contract for county printing for the year
1897 at following rates;
Publishing commissioners proceedings
and legal notices. legal rates
Letter heads per 500 . 90
Note do do 25
Engelopes--6i inch per 500 . 50
do 10 81 u inch per 500 3 90
Legal blanks-half sheet per 500 80
do " 1000 II 90
do quarter sheet per 800 70
do do 1000 so
do eighth sheet do 800 3 90
do do 1000 90
Copy OF paper containing commission
ers proceedings to be mailed to each tax
payer in Beaver county.
On motion Wilson seconded by Dun
lap the board made the following order:
I'VE the county commissioners, aps
point the county clerk as fiscal agent to
order all supplies. such as stationery
stamps. coal oil and all other necessary
supplies for county officers
On motion Wilson seconded by Dun>
lap the appointment of T Crawmer as
under sheriff was approved
On motion Dunlap seconded by How
ard the appointment of w McCool as
deputy sheriff was approved
On motion board adjourned sine die
Attest +. S. DRUMMoND, Co. Clerk
Territory Oklahoma, ! 90
Beaver County.
|, Franz s. Drummonn. County Clerk,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a
true copy of the proceedings of the
board o! county commissioners at their
session held on the s, 8, and Ilth days of
January, A, d.. 1897.
Dated this 10Th day of January, a. D.,
1897.
FRANZ s. DRUMMoND
County Clerk
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
BEAVER COUNTY.

Beaver county is 344 miles wide and
l6S miles long. Its population is sup
posed to be about $500. Some of the
townships have a larger area than an
ordinary Kansas county. A table
showing the area of the different town
ships might interest some of our readers.
Here it is:
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

In the Oklahoma house on the 10th
Representative Barnes introduced an
equal suffrage bill, by request of Mar,
garet Reese, president of the Oklahoma
Suffrage Association. Its chances of
becoming law are not bright.
Flynn Is the universal and logical
choice for governor,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

A petition was presented to the
commissioners of Beaver county by a
citizen Of the west end, asking that a
road be laid out. The petition was re-
fused b, cause il did not state where the
road was to begin or end. Probably the
man wanted portable road
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Hereafter Beaver county will have
only enc term of district court each year
which will commence on the second
Wednesday in September SO decides
the supreme court.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Woodward will make another attempt
to organize band. The enterprisiug
ladies of the town propose to give ball,
the proceeds to 80 to the organization.
The new band will do on ordinary oc-
cassions, but for any big event Wood
ward will of course hire the Beaver band
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

must do their trading outside the county.
The money they spend had just as well
60 to local towns os to be sent to de-
partment stores east. The people
should and dc patronize the merchants
who let il be known that they are not
dead.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
TERRITORY or OKLAHOMA
COUNTY or BEAVER. 80
In Probate Court

In PIobate Court.
In the matter % the estate OF j. c. Mann,
deceased, notice is hereby given that q. A
Allen, the duly appointed and qualified ad-
ministrator Ofthe estate of j. G. Mann, de-
ceas ID, has rendered and presented for final
Seu ment and aco ounting, and has filed in
said court his account and report of his ad-
mini tTation as such admt is Iaior, and u at
o4 Monday the LIST day of march, A. ID. lsS7
Wit: of the March term, A. d., lSGt at 10
O'Clock A, NJ, OF said day, a. the court house
in Beaver in said county of Beaver has been
tlemeni OF said final account, at which time
aud place any person interested in said es-
tate may appear and hle his exceptions in
same.
In testimony whereof, have sereunto set
my hand and am xed the seal of said court this
p day OF January, 1897.
CtrTE. TEACT, Pro- a:e Judge
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
Area of county,


Area of county, 7l5 so. M.
Hardes:y township is the most popu-
lous. Beaver, Gate and Garland are
the most thickly settled. Cleveland
township is about the same size as the
state of Rhode Island. The county is
larger than the states of Delaware and
Rhode Island combined.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

An exchange remarks: "Let us have
peace, but if war must come, let all the
bachelors be worked off first" That is
class legislation, and We object,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
THIS AND THAT,
FRANZ s. DRUMMoND
County Clerk

The Kay County Bank, at Newkirk,
suspended last week. Kay county had
$4,000 on deposit, end individuals
had $4,000.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Oklahoma's Indebtedness is 1920, ,357 :
6l. This is the smallest Indebtedness, in
proportion to populatioa and rsxabie
wealth, of any territory save Alaska.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Ripans Fabules cure fiatulence.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Rlpans Tsbules: gentle cathartic.
Rlpans Tabules; for sour stomach.
Rlpans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripaas VSbgles: i, druggists.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Chas. Summers. of Liberal, Kansas,
will take your measure for suit OF
clothes and guarantee you a perfect tit
for less money than any house in the
southwest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

We feel that We owe an apology to
our readers for the small amount of
reading matter in this issue, but we
we're so rushed with job work, commits
sioners' proceedings, etc, that we had
no time or room left for anything else.
We can get out better paper than this
one. If you don't believe it subscribe
and see.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Chas. Summers did more business in
1896 than in any previous year, and
feels confident that in 1897 his business
will still increase. He is now better
prepared to supply the trade than ever
before. Send him your orders, or, when
in Liberal, call and see what he will do
for YOU,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
Teachers Examination.

An examination of applicants for teachers
certificates will be held in the county super
intendent's office Friday and Saturday, Jan.
30 and 80, 1897. Noah Dawes,
County Supt.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

f. j. Birdsall, down at Custer, bobs
up serenely with column ad. this week.
Birdsall has one of the best general
stores in the county, aud is not afraid 10
let the people know it.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

If you send any money to department
stores you will be sorry for it after you
have examined goods and prices at Kill
cores Cash Store, Liberal, Kansas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
CONTINUED from page L.

Boar met AT o'cl1ck p m. Fun board
pss' on, howard Ia the chair.
The following bills we're allowed on cor tin
goat tu1 as b0uhus- un VIII and coy To
. agF.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

G. II. Wrifht and Joe Hodge went to
Liberal last week. Joe returned Tues,
day Of this week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

4 When in Liberal patronize the business
men who talk to you through the COL
uuns of your county paper, the BEAVER
HERALD.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Shoes, harness, saddles, dry goods
and clothing at bottom prices, for cash,
at G. S. Kilgore's Cash Store, Liberal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

WANTED.--Second hand saddles in
exchange for new once.
c. S. KILGoRE, Liberal, Kas
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Presbyterian: Preaching every Sabbath,
at l a. M, and 7:30 p. IN. Sabbath Scheol
at 10 a. m, Y. p. s. c, E., religious meeting
at $50 p. m, prayer meeting each Thursday
evening at 7;20.
All are cordially invited to any and ali of
these services. p MuNskLL, Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

VIII Bartlett, nephew of Frank
Laughrin, is here from Hilsboro, Ill.
He will remain with Frank all summer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

The City Hotel of Beaver is for sale or
trade, A. GROVES.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

OF about 1900 taxpayers in the coun-
ty, about 1870 are delinquent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

About three inches CT snow fell
Tuesday and Tuesday night.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Ripans Tabuies cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules.
Ripans Tsbules cure dyspepsia.
hipans Iabules cure econstipation.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
kip2ns Tabnles cure bad oreath.
Ripans rabules cure headache.
ElpaEs Ta5ulss elre ltyer troubles,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21
LOCAL NOTES,

II. p. Stevens, OF Bluegrass, proved
up last Saturday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Report of Beaver public school fol
mouth ending Jan. 10:
No. days taught, 20
No. scholars enrolled, 32. Boys, II
girls, Is.
Average daily attendance, 25,
Average department. 95.
No. neither absent nor tardy, 20.
NETTIE THOMAS, Teacher.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

FRED TALNTOR-Lnglersod Kas
q any place on animal, principally on left
hip and side. Ear marks-Crop tho len a nd
Jinglebob the right. NV
Addition brands not kept up
L down lett shoulder and side, yarioux
marks. s
tHash-knife) either or both sides. yariou.
MARKS. '~N'ess
N--left side (all steers)
Ear mark-grubthe len
Horse brand, G . on left hin. or TT ..n-
nected on left shoulder so1
Posfofhce, Frglewood, Kansas
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

When in Liberal call and see Chas
Summers immense line of Clothing
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Saddles,
Harness, etc. Also the largest line Of
Gents Furnishing goods to be found
west of Hutchinson. His prices will
suit YOU all.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Probate court is in session.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-01-21

Wallace Quinn was in town Tuesday
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-10-01

time since he had turned in the night
before Lambert bsthought him of the
lantern he had purposed buying. even
if he had to send to Cohen's on Sun
day. Burns sent some candles over
from the company stores and the young
German striker" set two of them
alight in his tent, with empty whisky
bottles-off which he had deferentially
washed the labels-as candlesticks.
One thought led to another. The pro-
posed purchase reminded Lambert that
all the money in his possession was now
the S2O-bill borrowed of Close, and this
| reminded him that he wanted five dol
lars in small "shinplasters,"
as the miniature greenbacks were
called at the time. Since hearing Muir
phys story he better understood the
straits to which his neighbors were re-
duced, and he had determined that the
aid he had proffered in one way should,
despite mada1ne's high-spirited rejec-
ton, be rendered in another.
At eight o'clock he had secured the
amount he needed through the good
| offices of the first sergeant. and he was
wondering how soon he might expect
the visit of Col. Scroggs and what could
be its purpose, when all of sudden
the clatter at the other end of the
camp told him of the return of the de-
tachment sent out the previous night;
but it was Sergt. Mcbride, not his COM
pany commander, who met him at the
tent door.
The captains compliments. an he'll
be back by an by, sir. He stopped
over to have it out with somebody that
fooled him.
stopped over where, sergeant? Not
alone, 1 hope?"
NO, sir; the sheriff was along, an
| two others. They were talking with
Mr.. Scroggs-or Col. Scroggs-and a
| young fellow they called Potts, who
met us across the track on the Quit
man road. The captain said you wasn't
| to worry about him, but we didn't get
the parties the sheriff was after, and
| the captain thinks he knows who threw
us off the scent"
Manifestly nothing was to be done
| but await the captains return, and
| nine o'clock came without him. Lam
bert had determined to investigate the
butter market, however, and time was
not hanging heavily upon his hands
by any means. Throwing light-blue
overcoat, such as was worn by the rank
| and file, over his uniform, he sailed
forth just after nine o'clock, and made
his way around the camp until he
reached the road, and followed it to
the gap among the rose-bushes whence
had rolled the tin pail on the previous
night. All was dark and STILL Set
ting the pail just within the hedge,
he patiently waited. Presently voices
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FROM THE PATENT OFFICE.

In a newly patented speed indicator
for ships a metal log is attached to g.
flexible cord at the rear of the ship,
with Hanged rod at the rear to turn
in the water and complete an electric
current in the log, which is connected
through the cord with an indicator on
the deck of the boat.
Pneumatic oil cans for engineers to-
use in filling oil cups, etc. have the
nozzle extended nearly to the bottom
CT the can, SO that when the top of the
can is filled with air the oil is forced
through the spout by opening a valve
in the neck, thus making the oil How
when the can is upright.
4 Frenchman has just patented a
very simple motor carriage, which has
only two wheels and yet keeps its bal
ance. the wheels being placed side by
side on downwardly curved axle,
with the weight of the machinery be-
low the center, the usual gas engine
being used to propel the carriage.
In a simple and neat bouquet-holder
recently patented a metal clip is pinned
on the coat lapel and the stems of the
flowers slipped under the clip, another
design having two slots instead of the
clip, through which a ribbon is passed
and tied over the stems to hold them
fast. the ribbon forming bow to cover
the holder.
To register the number of passengers
on street car so the company can tell
whether their men are cheating or not
the steps are hinged and a spring on
the under side raises each one slightly
above its base so that it will drop down
to the base as each person steps on it,
thus raising a lever to move the auto
matte counter in the car.
Short persons who are compelled to
stand up in street cars will appreciate
new device intended for their use.
consisting of a heavy wire loop to catch
the strap on the car, with handle at
right angles with the loop, which can
be lowered to the right length for the
user, and closes up small enough to be
carried in the pocket when not in use.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-10-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.
THE necessity of increasing the per-
sonnet of the navy will be presented
to congress in the forthcoming reports
of the bureau chief of the navy depart
ment. Both officers and men are need
ed to man the large number of ships
now in commission.
'UNCLE" JIMMY LANE, one of the old
est residents of Chicago, died on the
e3d of old age, being 1Oa years old
BUCK" KILGoRE, United States dis
trict Judge, died at Ardmore, 1. T., on
the 23d.
The Madrid Correspondence de
Espana asserts that proceedings are on
between the United States and Spain
for friendly settlement of affairs in
Cuba.
AT the session of the executive coun-
ell of the American Federation of La
Dor on the Esd at Washington it was
determined that measures in the inter-
est of labor should be formulated and
sent to President Mckinley with a
view of having him incorporate them
in his next message to congress.
THE meeting of the Cuban congress
at Camaguey decided that there was
no hope of Intervention from the
United States, and voted to accept
nothing short of complete freedom
from Spanish rule. They would ac-
cept United States protectorate. but
they will fight against annexation or
autonomy.
AT the session of the National Uni
tartan congress at Saratoga, N. Y, on
the oath, Senator George F. Hoar, of
Massachusetts,, was reelected president
and Carroll d. Wright, United States
labor commissioner, was named as one
of the vice presidents.
II was reported at Washington that
the sugar trust would have a powerful
lobby to fight the annexation of
Hawaii. The ground upon which the
treaty will be fought will be that it
would commit the United States to
policy of colonial government and that
such a departure would necessitate the
establishment of a great navy.
BOTH the Tuskahoma and union
party claim a majority in the council
from the recent election in the Choc-
taw nation and the union party are
not at all backward in charging the
other party with fraud and, unless the
federal government shall intervene
and send troops to Tuskahoma at the
converting of the council October 4, an
armed conflict may be expected.
CAPT. QUINToN CAMPBELL, one of the
best known newspaper men of the west,
fell down a flight of stairs at Chicago
recently and suffered probably fatal
injuries. He had been connected with
the old Topeka (Kan.) Commonwealth
and Kansas City, Mo-, newspapers.
A RECENT special to the New York
Herald from Washington said that the
possibility of a rupture between the
United States and Spain growing out
of the represen tations recently made
to the Madrid authorities by Minister
Woodford was regarded as very remote
| by state department officials.
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lTo BE Continued
Hat in the Dock.

The other day an Irishman who was
charged with being drunk and disorder
~ nearly drove a magistrate mad. The
following colloquy took place between
the two:
Magistrate-Will you sign pledge if
l let you off this time?
Prisoner-Shure, Oh can't write, yer
honor.
Magistrate-But you can make a
mark.
Prisoner-Phat koind av a mark, yer
honor?
Magistrate ftestily)-A cross, man
a cross.
Prisoner-Across phat, yer honor?
Magistrate tout of patience)-fen
shillings and costs, or seven days hard
labor!
Prisoner (aghast)-Tin shillin's m
costs! Shure, Oh haven't cost anywan
anything, yer honor;Oi paid for all me
drinks.
Magistrate (severely)-Stand down,
sir-stand down!
Prisoner-Oi always stand up when
Oh stand at all. Is it sit down yer honor
names?
Then the jailer took the prisoner in
hand, and the magistrate mopped his
moist brow.-London Figaro.
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dramatic gravity. I'll never betray
the man that's trusted me-"
Take him back to the guard tent,
SENTRY" said Lambert, hardly know
ing whether to be amused or disguised.
The man isn't sober yet"
And then for the first time the young
officer became aware of the presence of
a horseman at the side of his tent. With
his hat brim pulled down over his eyes
and the rain dripping from bit and boot
and bride rein, there sat his acquaint-
ance of the owl train-Mr. Barton
Potts.
Zone of your men said you wished to
see me, lieutenant" said Mr.. Potts,
with a courteous wave Of his hand. 81
was coming anyhow, but rode round
from the balm yawnduh and came in
long the branch. Excuse me if I've
stumbled on something 1 wasn't eX-
pected to hear"
Certainly, Mr.. Potts. Can you dis
talk with you"
And 1 want to have talk with you,
lieutenant-ve'y much-and I'm COM
ing for the purpose, but not just now.
There are some matters 1 must tend to
in town for my aunt. Mrs. Walton, at
once. But let me add my thanks TO
hers-and much more than hers-for
your prompt assistance last night. l
know that man by sight. I've seen him
around here befoh, and it's Gawd's mer-
cy 1 wasn't there last night. I'd "a
shot him dead"
you can be sure he shall not escape
justice, Mr.. Potts, though your aunt
seems to refuse to see me with regard to
the matter"
iii explain all that later. suh," said
Potts, lowering his voice. "Ive simply
got to go at once. But I'll see you to-
night; and meantime let me repeat
what 1 said. You shan't lack for 4
friend round heah, sub. You treated
me like gentleman when l was drunk
and possibly offensive-though 1 hope
not, suh-and you've behaved like A
gentleman to my people, and by and by
they'll see it. Just you wait. By the
bye. you remember Col. Scroggs?"
81 don't think I do. Some Of that
name were among the prisoners who
escaped yesterday, I'm told"
Yes, sub. The same family. sub:
Col. Scroggs' brothers. I can't discuss
them just now, but if the colonel should
come here to see you before Capt. Close
gets back, if you'll take my advice
you'll listen to him. He wants to speak
about that arrest and square things:
and-well, 1 know a gentleman when
see one, just as 1 know a rough-lille
that soldier you were examining. The
colonel was conductor of our train
night before last. Now I've got to ride
like hell. Coed day, subj"
And, pulling off his hat and sticking
spurs to his Undiscovered steed, Mr.
Potts galloped away along the Tugaloo
road into the gathering darkness.
Soon after nightfall the rain ceased
and the wind died away. For the first
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-10-01

IT is said that the North German
Lloyd Steamship Co. contemplates
raising the Elbe, which was sunk off
Lowestoft, Eng, two years ago with
loss of $50 lives. 1t is known that
the Elbe carried valuable freight of
gold and silver, much of it in bullion,
while she also had on board 1000 reg
istered letters. The American Wreck
ing IL Salvage Co. will make the at
tempt to raise the steamer, and al
though she lies in 16 fathoms of water,
there is little doubt but that these
efforts will meet with success.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-10-01

The subject of premature burial is
just now attracting much interest in
Italy, according to a report of United
States Consul Mantius at Turin. He
says that, realizing that there is at
present no infallible test that may be
applied to prevent the horrifying cases
of persons buried alive, a number of
prominent physicians are at work pre-
pairing reports on the subject. Reports
of a similar kind are expected from all
over the world, as prizes will be Of
fered at the national exposition at
Turin for the best solution of the
prOblem