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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

Il J. ClicIt la, purchased of W.
T.. l,rur. the clsim fim,rly owned by
Hiram l'cckham.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18
Land once at Woodward, -. T.,

Sot 'cc j. hereby given that The follow Ing
named st'lcr has NJ. u notice OF her iutcnti N
co max. hna prnoi in suppor' ~ tue claim OF
iiinuI heir al John FchuhbIAch' r. decreased, /,
Eni that sniJ propi will he ~ ale bror,'
Chnr's % Tann-uiii, PTohai. Ju''g- III and
inr Beaver -ni' ". u. T., at Beaver, u. T., on
Jannar, ~. IHn, viz:
Mary A. Busiiiy, guardian of minor hclrs of
luhn ~rhuhinach"r. decreased ~ T. M, III, fir
~" loi !, and n utn hair of the southeast
quarter ~ section y, nnd lot I. section 10,
inwnShip nortn, range - T., &. VI.
She nnincs III. following witnesses To prove
hrr cont lIpus rrsitcncc upon aud cuitiNn-
tirn a. aid land. viz
David Miller. JnuI-s H. Quinn, Nelson A d.
r"ckhrui and Frank ! aughrin, MI OF hruy-r.
ok lnlnina Territory.
= u. HHALY, Register.
Fist pub poc. !, is.9
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18
!. :. pRrnNnNr, Adiu'ant.

Many an innnrcnt little darling j.
suilrrin. untnld agony aud caunot ex-
plain It's troubles. M,rk your chili's
symptoms, ynu may iinG il troubled with
worms: give it WuITE's CREAM VEN
MIrrGr aud restore il to quicrnrss aud
health. rric, - cents.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

Alex. Y"uu. anh Nlr Fraas of Lurk
wood were 10 Beaver this week trans
acting business.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

Dyke Bnlliuprr aud >"u llary went,
TO Kansas City III, iir,t IL H." week
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

.TST RECrIyED \ err load ~ Can.
ton Pride and Golden Sh"nI fmur ut
CHANMER'S.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

Ata regular meeting Of Oklahoma
Post No. (, g. 4. H., IN Saturday, Jan.
-, 1900, the following resolution was
passed hy a una"imous vote.
RESOLVED, That We rs q Post do
urgently request 'or.'csS to ret apart
tho Camp supply l;rss:vari"n, "r as
much thereof ~ may be required, .nr u
Srid,crs' Home. for ~" use aud benefit
oi the old soliicrs aud their wives who
are residents Of Okl,hom Trrriory.
{. q. TASNFIIILn.
fnt Commander.
|. :. pnrMNnNr, Adiu'ant.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

}. V Th"mp."n has brrn working on
Mrs. lnh,,rnl'> residence this week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18

Samuel Schplruhh - w., n Beaver
caller the first III the week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18
)s.",6ro-,ns.

~ - ssS'" -.
re Is u growing senti-
Z changing the mode
led States senators.
ny due to the fact that
= exist because Of the
legislatures to elect SEN
! others are liable To he
y senate refusing to
Apointed by governors
ures fall to do their
pnson for this senti-
equency with which n
ye bsen employed " 4
pnt0es. y u
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-18
NEWS OF THE VICINITY

Little SihyI U"n ha- been sick but is
now better
J. Il Quinn madc II business nip to
Liberal rh. week.
Goorg" Whuna"r "i i.nyirwood drove
over H. Beaver Nnul.y.
" l. liibn- i prrprrrn. 10 move hi'
Sanity Iu tow. ihi. week
Samuel SchrlIruhai - ~, n Beaver
caller the first al the week.
}. V Th"mp."n has brrn wo,king un
Mrs. Lnhs,rnl'> rr,id.rcr Ibis week.
Dyke l,niliuerr aud >"u llary went
10 Kansas City ~, first IL H." week
.jrsr REcrivrU y c,r l"ai oI Can.
iou Pride and Golden Sh"aI Flour ut
CEANMERS.
Alex. I"nu. anh Nc fraas pi Lnrk
wood were IN Beaver this week trars
acting business.
D; j. ChiIcMt la, purchased of W.
T. i,ruc. the claim iilm,rly owned by
Hiram l'cckham.
Notice.
4 Al Ia. L.. Il
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

handle mad dOg-in fact it regular dog
encyclopedia, bound in cloth and sold at popular
price.
The moment l set eyes that book great
possibilities in ii. l knew from bitter experience
that nearly every kept dog and matter
what kind of cross-eyed purp it might be the
owner couldn't be convinced that his own particu-
lar dog wasn't the finest dog earth. | made up
my mind that there fortune in the sale of
that book and secured the exclusive right this
city before L left the office.
"CautOning the lead member of the firm to keep
the presses going. so there would be possible
chance for shortage. i started out to place the
great work before the public. The first house that
l struck my hopes received sudden chill.
Il in the yard than a big dog
came tearing around the corner of the house and
made for me. There only thing to do and
| did it. ! made for tree that and man
aged to get out of the way before the beast arrived
AS he showed no desire to leave l yelled for help
A man came to the door, and after calmly looking
the situation over asked what wanted.
- Il selling work dogs | said rather
weakly from my position in the tree. 1t tells how
to cure the mango. what to feed, what to-
well said he. cutting in. explain it to Tige.
and if he cares about it III buy it,. With that he
went inside and shut the door.
For mortal hours that miserable cur sat
under the tree and licked his chops. Then the
owner came to the door again and said it was time
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
HER ROMANCE WAS SPOILED.
THE SYMPATHETIC NEIGHBOR EXAMINED TILE
FLOWER BED.
FLOWER BED.

From The Atlanta Constitution
On the North Side there is a pretty little home
destined for a young couple soon to be married
present the grOOm-elect Keeps Dacneiors quar-
terS in the house
The neighbors are quite naturally, interested Ia
the movements of the young man When ne comes
in or goes out the front door the news Is quickly
passed around in the adjacent homes The fact
that he has several friends visit him each evening
a big subject pleasant comment in the VIcIn-
ity. NeghbOrly interest in the grOOm-elect and Dis
friends is intensified by the fact that all the
young men are comparative strangers on the block
Several weeks ago a lady in an adjacent nome
noticed the groOm-elect working in the flower beds
How thoughtful" she remarked 70 another
neighbOr. Hes planting out flowers Tor MS Orlde-
What nice husband he Is going TO maket
After that the kind hearted neiShDOr VINO hAo
observed the young man In the flower bed always
turned the garden hose the fence when shs
had finished sprinkling the plants IN her own
flower beds.
Hes at home so late" she explained to her
friends, "and the flowers need water 50 oadly
these not days. And / do want the bride 20 nave
pretty flowers when she comes. think he's pant
ed heliotrOpes"
Late in the evening she had the satisfaction OF
eing grOOm-elect working in the hOWers PICK
ing here and there surplus leaves from the plants
and evidently supplementinS her work oy careful
pruning.
Thursday afternoon she leaned over the fence to
have a closer look at the plants. They appeared
green enough. but there were no flowers. A closer
scrutiny disclosed the fact that the plants were
shedding their leaves. and only the stalks with
bunch OF green at the top remained
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
NO JOKE IN THAT.

From Brooklyn Life.
You Americans" said the London young man.
he stopped sucking his cane ARE always in
sinuatng that Engshmen don't know what a
real joke is. Now. just hold your sides while l go
over this one which l read in home paper a
week ago:
" The Countess-M lord you were at the grand
dinner last night, were you not? Just while ago
L heard one of those vulgar Americans make the
remark that this morning you had big head.
- The Duke-But. m'lady, there's nothing in it 1"
The American looked as sober as a criminal
court judge.
''Well?" he asked.
Don't you see explained the disgusted British
er pOkinS the other in the ribs with his cane 1.-The
Countess says some accused her companion
(haD of having big head Cha! had. and he de-
clares p-ah! HAD there's nothing in it!'
yes, but
"Blarsted idocy, bat WHAT"
Her companion a duke"
"Yes."
And not any different from the rest of the Eng
hsh nobility"
'No. But the joke, the joke, 1t is so adroitIy
put. In apparent lnadvertenCe desperately the
Duke admits there is nothing in his head! Now,
do you see?'
We'll, it's little strange that the Duke could
= make such frank and candid admission but
where does the joke come in?"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
NOT PARTICULAR.
THE PRIVATE WAS TOO HUNGRY TO CHOOSE
HIS COMPANY.

HIS COMPANY.
From The Louisville Courier-JournaL
A crowd of old Confederates were swapping war
stories last night, when one OF them told the lol-
one of the most striking figures in the armies
of the West was General John Magruder. c. s. A
for in the hardest times Prince John could always
show nat+y uniform and he always Went INTO
feathers to have marched down dozen men. 1t
was evidently his determination to die not only with
Added to his love of dress a fondness for good
eating that led him to every promising home near
"On one occasion. with his staff. he rode up to
a handsome old fashioned home in Tennessee and
hnted that food would not be unacceptable to fam
ished soldiers The woman OF the mansion 6ade
hither and thither to provide meal for such
hahdsoe h anu tm Etltu th InnaT was weiebns down
the table. ard Just before the officers had been
who in peace would have been styled gentleman,
sneaked up to the back door and begged bite to
'';rhe hosptable hostess absolutely ignorant of
military etiquette, told him to come in immed-
ately. that dinner was just on the table;
:" The officers, General Magruder, and the rest.
just getting ready to eat, she said; you are in
Had he not been hungry the private might
have on the spot. But hunger conquers all
fears. and he quickly followed his hostess into the
dining room. determined to snatch few bites and
before he could be sent to the guardhouse.
THE officers had not entered The private slipped
into seat ard began savage attack on the food
before him. Chicken, ham and everything in sight
and reach We're seized by the hungry soldier. When
Prince John and the staff came In he expected
nothing less than death.
The door opened, and with the hostess on his
arm General Magruder entered the dining room
I'm a moment the General saw the private
o. What are you doing there| Numbered the
The private sent half a pone to join the
chicken he had just swallowed. and reached for
General Magruder strobe up in his spendid uni
FORM and touched the dirty gray coated figure
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

Then the kind-hearted neishbOr concluded to go
to the flower bed and make careful inSpec-
tiOn of the plants She came back hurriedly and
out of breath
He's a wicked young mani she announced 70
her nearest neishbOr shortly afterward- What
do you suppose he's planted in that flower bed?
It's mint y big bed of mint, And have been
watering il all this tue,'
That night a tuneful Clink o. ice in tall glasses
gurgle from the throat of quart bottle. faint
of mint and the laughter of a party OF men
around a table within the walls of the pretty home
told an eloquent story of the industry of the
srOOm-eIect planting flowers for his hancee.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
IN DEVIOUS BOSTON.
From The Cincinnati Enquirer.

From The Cincinnati Enquirer
Captain f R. MOntfOrt. the postmaster is the
pOssessOr of fund of hunOr and doesn't mind
telling a good story if the joke happens to be
himself
a year ago. in company with his family, he Wis
tied Boston and a guest at the fremont House
One morning. the rest of the party being absent
a shopping tour. the Captain made UP his mind
go out and the Hub He determined
walk about aimIessly for three hours, gather in all
the sights, and then take the shortest route back
to his hotel The Captain sailed forth. and for the
stated time wandered through the streets of BOS-
ton gazing into shop windows. looking
mentS and enjoying himself thoroughly. AT last.
tired by his long walk. in which he calculated
he have covered at least miles. he stepped
up to stalwart police officer standing ad-
laCent and said:
'OfiCer, you direct TO the nearest route
the fremont House,
The patrolman eyed Captain MOntfOrt qUiZzCaI-
ly a moment, and then replied
We'll, SOTr. ye MCight tn Sthrate e
tn front dure but if Oi were you Old walk over
tn crossing beyantt''
Captain MOntfOrt had walked for three hours and
had wandered back to point opposite the front
door of his hotel
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY OMITTED.

From The Salt Lake Tribune
An eX-JuStiCe of the Peace tells the following
story; During the time he in office a young
man was brought up before him the charge OF
gambling. The evidence was conclusive. and the
Judge imposed fine. which paid on the spot
When the case adjourned the defendant remained
behind and asked the Judge for few moments
converse ton. The case is over he began ''aud
the fine has been paid and it's settled as far as
that goes. but want to tell you how il happened.
You see, the cop told US If didn't stop playing
he'd run us in. Well, were playing a Jackpot
| had an ace. three queens and a king before the
draw discarded the ace and king and drew an
other queen There We're good hands against
me- and they tried to bluff out. and / STAYED
with them Now, what want to know is what
you would have done in like that9''
stayed with them If the gallOwS had been in
sight! cried the excited Judge why in the
name of common sense not that evidence
brought out at the trial?''
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
TIE COMFORTS or HOME.
From The Omaha World-Herald.

From The Omaha World Herald.
For the purpose of this o'ertrue tale he will be
called Blank. because that is not his name A few
days ago he boarded car with his wife. a grip in
each hand and bundle under arm. A friend
on the hailed him:
Hello Blank! Going away for the summer
home
Well why don't you so, too? Business is not
rushing just now"
'Oh, I've got to stay at home" said Blank in
tones betraylng deep disgust. Somebody's got to
be there to empty the bucket under the drip pipe
OF that Od-burned refrigerator"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

aid not win that suit ne won much more mo mo
1ientous one with a pretty Lone star lass; VIZ ~
nonsenfed otWithstanding his pugnaciouS h0.Is l-
iDass t0 trek back to Missouri and help MN -
TO fame amid the mineral abounding Te5iSH az To,Iis
OZarks While in the old Union Depot dt . -
on mis- way home, Benton and rs fair - 3Ilos -
across General F. Y. Mitchell, an oid plOnnse4 "a
TSoIIa Mo General Mitchell Is a plain spoken @ oL1
veteran who says Just what he thinks. ~ BSn-o.
greeted him and introduced his wife Inc 90 Sslo,.sd
looked surprised he stared at Benton anu Do%AA--0~
on the pretty bride Then he said. sadly.
Mrs Benton, amt there any men In AeA3S4
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
EXPLAINING HER CHOICE.
rhe st. Louis Republic.

This story Congressman NJ E Benton of
Neosho. Mo-. tells himself with becoming mod
esty and great deal of relish This needs
Introduction to AIiSSOurianS. He will so down
to posterity the original Offensive PARTISAN
who removed by Grover Cleveland for per
nicOuS activity politics. The office he held was
that of United States Attorney for the Western
District of Missouri and while he lost his Job he
acquired enduring position in the affections
of all straight out Missouri Democrats. Back in
Washington, Benton has the reputation of being
not only of the shrewdest but one of the six
home!iest men that ever graced a seat in the
House of Representatives While yet a struggling
young lawyer. he went from Newton County down
into Texas to prosecute land claim. Although he
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

A MATTER OF DEGREE-I.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

glanced at the youngster. well. knock your heels
together, said the young officer, and the trooper
to attention with the precision of old SOL
dier. Now salute" he said, and the troopers 5
gauntlet the rim of his hat and stayed
there until the young lieutenant answered it, at
the same time cautiOnng him not to let it happen
again and demanding his name and regiment.
Without relaxing his position from attention the
old trooper again respectfully sauted and remarked
dryly, My name is -. and I'm Brigadier- General
of the Cavalry Brigade"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
POETIC JUSTICE.

From The Detroit Free Press
I've gone back to my first love. the great 'Cele-
brated Compendium of Universal Knowledge;
bound in calf and sold price within the reach
of ALL said the book agent with 4 sigh. The
other day the head member of the firm that am
proud represent called into his private office
and showed book on dogs. telling how TO take
mango how to tell a mastf from pug. how to
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
A LESSON IN SALUTES.
From The WestmInster Gazette.

From The Westminster Gazette
\ second lieutenant recently graduated from
Sandhurst who had just Joined his regiment in
South Africa standing in the market place Of
up country town when a grlzzled and Unshaven
old soldier. wearing khaki breeches. shirt and
a campaign hat. stepped up and stood near him
The young soldier turned on him sharply: Here,
you man, did any teach you how to
salute?' Yes, sir draWled the trooper. as he
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
TO GIVE THEM ROOM.

From Harpers Bazaar.
''In your advertisement" said the man with the
suave manner, as he entered the office of the ice
company, you say that there microbes on
the ice that you furnish to your customers"
''Yes, sir replied the treasurer, he placed a
blotter in front of his diamond stud that the
caller would not have to blink, 'and we stand by
assertion
Il stand by it, too" said the man with the suave
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

that Tige had his dinner and that could finish ex-
planning the book to him after he got through. II
he hadn't called that dog away just as he did Tige
would have had his dinner right under the tree, and
the firm would have been short one book agent
As far / concerned every dog in this city
may die of the mango In fact, 1 hope they will!'
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

sitting composedly at the table,
'Sirrah, do you know with whom you are to
The soldier never looked up He only grunted
out between bites: Don't knOW-dont care-Was a
time once when l mighty particular. All that
gone now. Too hungry-wilng to eat with any
body
He allowed to finish his meal"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-12

manner land l have called to say that l have
fear of microbes. believing they are harmless, l
wish you would direct your delivery man to leave
my residence, in the future. ice of such dimen-
sions that two or three microbes if they felt so
inclined could occupy it without crOwding each
Oth
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-19
IIELGarNlrR.
Hazelton

%~-~ANsA
Correspondence Of Tho Argus
Oar people all seem TO appreciate the
coming Of spring again.
Frank Herring aud Clay Glover were OUT
dehoning cattle last week.
Mrs. A, X. Frazee, who has been sick FOR
some time is slowly improving.
Our sabbaIh.school is progressing nicely.
with Il. z. Glover as superintendent
Some of our young folks attended the
entertainment at Brandouylc on last Sat
urday night
Willie Sisler win work Tor A. X. lSrazec
this summer and clyde Glover is working
for Amos J. Meyer.
John Methcny has again taken charge Of
the mill at this place. We are glad to see
him in the business again
Miss Lille Thomas is now staying at a.
J. Meyers. NJ. w. Sanders and Allen
Maus' were out painting las, week.
Mrs. Mbert Arthur has purchased fine
stock Of beautiful hats, which she is selling
to the ladies for the coming summer.
w y. Arthur has sold the farm. in-
eluling two dwelling houses, barn and
store house, in which he mcrchandised be-
fole he moved 70 llazel,on, to Jonas spiker.
William Cuppel aud Albert Casteel. who
were out driving on last Saturday, had the
misfortune TO have an upset, and the buggy
ran over Albert and somehow his oyercoat.
we understand, was ripped mp the back to
the collar We did not learn Il they were
hurt or not, bat learn that William wa,
starting for the entertainment al brandon.
vile bat She wreck hindered him from pro-
ceeding further
An amusing incident occurred in our lirlc
town last week, which created little sem
saiion TO few pariic aud a hearty laugh for
few persons. a Jolly widowcr while cross.
iog'ihs bridge here and passing widow
lady. waved IBIS hand as he greeted her with
hearty 'Il6w'd you dol" One iolly ltIe
boy noticed him aud thought, now for some
fun 50 slipping 10 the lady he told her that
Mr---- had thrown Kiss az her.
This insuited her dignity, as She supposed
he had been having fun az her expense. and
she expressed hee feelings 70 him in such
way that he became angry rhe small boy
DID not mean any harm, and as some writer
has said "a little fun does not harm any.
one bot sometimes does grea, deal II
good' and we iazsliou people do relish a
good Joke
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-19
Personal Points.

From the Parsons Advocate
Miss Eta Parsons has quite large school
a, Belinglon.
II. c. Hyde, Of Cumberland, was in this
city Monday.
Mrs Albcft Forney and children have re-
turned 70 their home at Morgantown
Mrs NJ G. Feather aud children went to
Eglon, Preston county, Tuesday, where she
will spend week with her parents
Miss Sylvia and Nellie Werner left Tues.
day for their home at Eglon Miss Nellie
was here on visit and Miss Sylvia taught
the primary room Of our public school the
past winter.
Draper Hughes, formerly Of Kiugwood
nov Of Buekhaunou, IS getting quite rep
uialion as an architect and IS putting out
some good plans and does excellent arch
ileciural supervision. lie is putting up a fine
court house AZ Backhannon and a jail q
Addison. lie vas IN Elkins, Monday look.
ms after the job Tor new court house and
jail there
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-19
Albmghtsvillo.

/ Core poudonce Of Tho Argus
Ray Snyder has gone TO Pitsbug
Mrs. Peter 1i,ehcncll is quite sick.
Bruce cascel IS working in Unioulown
Frank WEIGH is spending the summer at
Scoudalc.
Harry Cauecl was at Mogau,own last
week on a visit.
Miss Maud Mcknight IS the gucs, Of her
cousin, Nellie Css,eel
Mrs George sypolt has been quite sick
for several days.
Miss Eua Bishop is teaching summer
school at this place.
Miss Florcuce and Mabel Marsdcu spent
Sunday 10 Kiugwood
Earl Faulkner goC bis foot badly mashed
on Pierce hlbrghrs mill, Friday.
Reed Welch and Isaac Shearcr are run.
ming Mr. Shearers new store at on.
Frank Peil aud sister Ethel were the
guests Of the Misses Snydeu, Sunday.
Mr and Mrs John Elliott. Of Terra Alto.
wcrc calling ON friends u town, Sunday.
Miss Ada Crane hss returned from vcry
pleasant visit 60 her brother Reed Crane, al
Fairmoni
Miss sudie Friend spent part Of last week
tbe guest of Mrs Charles Melcr. Of m.
dependence.
Bog, unto Mr.. ami Mn. Clinton Bishop.
ON APRIL Iztb, daughter. Dr. Graham
ATTENDING rhtefrfnu