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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-10-30

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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-10-30
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-10-30
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1912-10-30

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Chris tan Church.

Services at the Christian church Sun
day, April 2l. as follows;
MORNING SERVICES.
Bible School at 1000 o'clock. Subject
THE Appointment of the Twelve"
Our motto. "Every member Of the
Church in the Bible School and as
many more"
At IL 100 o'clock, funeral services will
be held in memory Of Edith Hinkle, in
fant daughter of Mr.. an1 Mrs. Charlie
Hinkle.
EVENING SERVICES.
Christian Endeavor at 700 o'clock.
Subject-'The Christian Virtues"
Preaching services at 500 o'clock.
Subject-"The Two Covenants"
Visiting brethren and strangers are
cordially invited to come and worship
with us. Every body made welcome.
"Forsaking not the assembling of
yourselves together" Heb. 1928.
l., L. SHAW, Minister
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Lyle--Keplar.

A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home Of the brides mother. Mrs.
Keplar, OF near Lorena, Oklahoma, last
Sunday, when Miss oma Keplar be-
came the wife Of Mr.. B. e. Lyle Of
Tyrone, Okla Rev. Kellogg, pastor Of
the Presbyterian church of this city,
officiating. Miss Keplar is known TO
many Liberal people as she lived here
few years ago. She is a sister-in-law
to Mr.. Bunyard, who was at one time
principal OF the high school here Mics
Keplar taught school In Seward and
Beaver counties and she has many
friends who join in wishing her happi-
ness. Mr.. Lyle is from Tyrone, but
has been in Liberal where he worked
on the Rock Island. He has farm
near Lorena, wher he and his bride
will live this summer. The Democrat
extends congratulations Liberal (Ks)
Democrat.
The bride is sister of Mrs. ]. l. Bur-
yard, OF Beaver. Mr.. and Mrs. Bun
yard we're present at the marriage GER
emony returning to Beaver the early
part of the week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Twin Mounds.

April II. Farming is beginning in
earnest now. Planting gardens and
raking yards the order of the day.
Mr.. Seabee. pioneer merchant Of
Surprise, is moving back and will bring
a stock of farm implement so "they
say" and still Chere's room.
Some of our citizens made their fare
we'll trip to Higgins with broomcorn
this week. Hereafter going to "the
road" will mean May, Laverne or some
other place on the new railroad.
Tie new minister preached a fine
sermon at the school house last Sun
day night.
The Easter service at Twin Mounds
was pronounced the best eyer The
children entered into the preparation
of the sacred service with enthusiasm
ably led by the teacher, Miss Bessie
Reid. Prof. Weiser presided at the
organ and is a master in that line.
People came for miles to attend the
service.
VIM. F. Holman of Carrollton, Texas,
writes of green fields and Towering
fruit trees but says meningitis and
black smallpox are raging in Dallas,
their county seat.
James Hartford and son Tom are
transacting business in Shattuck this
week.
Misses Neola Douglas and Laura
Hunt are staying with Mrs. Hartford at
night and attending school.
Mr.. Gumm's new house is nearing
completion. Miss oryha Girton stayed
with Mrs. Gumm few days this week.
Prof Henson went over to LaKemp
to conduct rural examination Thursday
and Friday of this week. Mrs. Henson
returned home from Eaton, Colorado o,
asst Saturday and WIN is happy.
Miss Reid and Mrs. johnson inspect
ed Mrs. Lotink's new millinery lately
ONCE A WEEK.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Y. p. S. c. E.

The Christian Endeavor was enter.
tained at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. o
F. Pruett Friday evening, April 18th,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pruett, Misses Bessie
Kratzer and Cleo Miller and Lynr
Moore had charge of the evenings en-
tertainment. The usual good time was
enjoyed by those present. At the bus
mess meeting, following the social hour
the following officers were elected;
Pres, Z, l.. Fickel.
Vice-Pres,, A. S. Dickson.
Sec Treas Miss Susie Milton.
Chorister, Miss Cleo Miller.
Pianist, Miss Julia Maddox.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Miss Opal Bagsley, who is guest AT
the home OF her aunt, Mrs. Ben Bouge
will take charge of the Forgan tele-
phone office as soon as it is installed
rhe Beaver Telephone Company will
put in the system and expect to have
the same completed within a short
time, Miss Opal has had experience
in the work and will no doubt give both
her employees and patrons good ser
vice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Why He Was Late. .

"What made you so late2"
~ met Smithson."
well, that's no reason why you should
be an hour late getting home to sup.
per-"
al know, but asked him how he was
feeling, and he insisted on telling me
about his stomach trouble"
"Did you tell him to take Chamber
lain's Tablets?"
"Sure, that is what he needs" Sold
by all dealers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Ice Cream and Fresh Oysters

The Loyal Men and Women of the
Christian Bible School will serve ice
cream and cake, all day Saturday
April Goth at Neff's bakery. At night
they will serve fresh oysters at the
same place. Everybody come. You'll
be treated right and given your mon
ey's worth and then some.
COMMITTEE.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Mrs. II. N. Lawson and dsugter, lit
tie Miss Gretchen, returned home the
past week from an extended visit at
Hutchinson, Kansas. Mrs. Lawson's
condition is very much improved, she
being able to get around for the most
part without the aid Of a crutch. With
the return OF warmer weather 1t is tc
be hoped that her rheumatism may
leave her entirely. Her many friend:
are delighted to have her with us agair
and to note her improvement in health
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Methodist Appointment.

Rev r. S. Dadisman, the superin-
tendent OF the Pratt distinct, will hold
the First Quarterly Conference at Bea.
yer on Saturday, April 20, at the M. T.
church, at o'clock p. m. Will also
preach at s 100 o'clock Saturday night
and on Sunday morning at L 100 o'clock
II. w. Coz, Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Imaginitis is disease that is COM
mon and often fatal-to the happiness
of humanity. II you have a grain Of It
in your system, get it out quickly and
keep your part Of the world contented
and happy and free from imaginary ills
Such ills rarely happen, anyway.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Frank Edgngton has just had fine
large cistern completed at his home
property RED" Hill had charge OF
the job He has also just completed II
nice cistern at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. R. Quinn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

SAVED MY
LIFE.
Il Recommend 1t Wherever
l Am"

Mrs. John
M. Stabler,
Millersbu r &,
Ind, writes;
al have
been cured Of
q very bad
case OF ca
tarrh Of the
stomach and
constipation, :,
and a compli-
cation of all
ments that /
have had for
several years.
I doctored
with threo
doctors, who
did me not
much d,
80 I quit doc
toring.
al boughta
bottle Of Pc
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

The Loofbourrow families are en-
ioying visit from relatives at present.
w. II. Thomas drove over to Liberal
Tuesday TO bring them over in his car
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

MY little son had very severe cold
was recommended to try Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and before a
small bottle was finished he was as well
as ever" writes Mrs. II. Silks, 20 Dowl.
ing Street. Sidney, Australia. This
remedy is for sale by all dealers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Mrs. Jas. Finn. sister OF Miss Bertha
Turner, arrived Monday from CRANKY,
Missouri, for visit with relatives here
and at Clear Lake.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Edwards were
court and county seat visitors Tuesday
They were guests at the home OF Judge
and Mrs. r. II. Loofbourrow while
here.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

The weather man got funny again to
day and gave us a little furry of snow
which terminated in rain.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Few politicians will stand without
hitching nowadays, but it's no use to
tie them down IL you want to save the
hitching post.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Clarence Kennedy came over from
Knowles Saturday and is carpentering
with Contractor :. s. Strong
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Buff Orpington Eggs.

s. C. Buff orpington eggs, si.oo pc
setting of 10. Winners of first prize
1911 Beaver County Fair.
MAuDE o. THOMAS,
HERALD Office. Beaver, Okla.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
HERALD Office.

Miss Meta Hughes of Logan, will
spend the summer in Beaver with her
sister Miss Anna. and will help eeep
house for the latter and Mrs. Marie
jackson. She came up last week
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Jas. Beal, the ball player, came over
from Englewood, saturday, and spent
a couple days in town returning Mon
dav
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

J. r. Thomas is having n new cave
made this week at his property whic h
is occupied by Rev l.. l.. Shaw and
family
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Alfalfa Seed For Sale.

At my place, miles southwest Of
Beaver. f. ii, DRUM,
1921 4-26 5w R.F. D. Beaver, Okla
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

w. W. Welter, representative OF the
Western Newspaper Union, Wichita
Kansas, was business visitor in Bea-
yer the past week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

A large crowd has been in attend
ance at District Court this week and
several important cases have been dis
posed OF
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Quick Money, Easy Terms. Apply to
John W. Savage, just across the
.'bridge", for your farm loans.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Fruit trees are in bloom and the
blossoms are indeed a welcome sight
after the long, cold months Of winter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

FL. Birdsall and son c. n, the farm
loan men, OF Madison, were transact
ing business in the county seat the first
of the week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

For Insurance that insures and Alb
stracts that are reliable, see FRAZER
lust north of Mansfeld's $ Cafe,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Graphophones and Records for sale
at Beaver Hdw. & Furn. Store. Rec
ords fit any graphophone using disc
record.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

ATTENTION sToOKMEN Are you
interested in GOOD cattle. Read Chas,
Eyer's advertisement OF THOROUGH
BREEDS for sale in this issue.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

II you want Insurance, ora loan on
your farm, call on or write viii u
Fields ILL VI
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Money to loan on farms. See John
W. Savage. first building east Of the
Court House.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

For Hail Insurance, see viii u
Fields. represent the St. Paul.
ALL II
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

runa and commenced taking IL. 1 found
was getting some better, but thought
was not doing as we'll as 1 might. SO
l wrote The Peruna Medical Depart
ment, TO see what they thought about
me. They gave me special directions
and medical advice. To our astonish-
ment l improved and am to-day we'll
woman ana weigh as much as 1 ever
did in my life.
al tell my friends that Peruna saved
my life. l recommend 1t wherever 1
am, and when any of our folks are sick,
give them Peruna with success"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Miss Mae Maple returned from a
weeks visit at Meade, Kansas, with
her neice, Miss Edylh Miles, aud friend t,
Niss Laura Mackey.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Miss Mae Maple, of Beaver. is guest
at the Mackey home this week Meade
Kas) News,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

VIII Ii, Fields has plenty OF money
To loan ON farms. Ohice in Munseil
building, all II
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Don't be surprised II you have an at
tack OF rheumatism this spring, JUS
rub the affected parts freely witt
Chambeslain's Liniment aud il will
soon disappear. Sold by all dealers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

One two-room and one three-roon
house for rent.
WALTER @. FRAZER.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Strayed-one gray mare, branded T.
over half circle, on left thigh and one
black horse, branded heart upside down
on left side and shoulder, from my
place. l will gladly pay for any in
formation as 10 their whereabouts
Notify PEDRO ID. DURAN,
i-ll n Cuates. N. Mex
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

The People should Rule, but the Peo-
ple's Wives are more likely to.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

The Bible class of the Christian Bible
school served general dinner at Mans
fields confectionery Tuesday They
provided an abundance of everything
good to eat and as usual were accorded
q liberal patronage.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Miss Susie Milton is suffering an at
tack of erysipelas of the face, this week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Zeke Rush has very sore hand AT
present which has been pronounced
erysipelas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Call at Robertson's Millinery Store
for Butterick patterns. IT
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18
Local News.
NIy0YIS 01SS1S NY@ @S

Subscribe for THE BEAVER HERALD
Only xl.0O Per Year.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Sale or Trade--A good secondhand
automobile, 40.horse power, 5-passen-
ger, in excellent condition
9. 7. FALLS,
AT the Garage. Englewood, Kans.
g. 2S Ais 4w
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Rev l.. l., shaw aud family returned
Friday from a two weeks visit will
relatives aud friends at Ration, n
Mexico. They report delightful visit
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

Chas, Eyer, of Clear Lake, breeder
OF thoroughbred cattle, was Beaver
caller Saturday, tie has some fine
young stock for sale, See his advertise
ment of same elsewhere in this issue.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-04-18

81 AgA Sla SA sd Al@ S&A@
s. Local News. &
SN%Y&TIy %y@T% %S@S
Subscribe for TIE BEAVER HERALD
Only xl.00 Per Year.
III YOU want Insurance, or a loan on
your farm, call on or write viii IT,
Fields. Ill u
Money to loan on farms. See John
w. Savage. first building east of the
Court House.
Clarence Kennedy came over from
Knowles Saturday and is carpentering
with Contractor ). s. Strong
Quick Money, Easy Terms. Apply to
John W. Savage, just across the
.'bridge", for your farm loans.
Jas. Beal. the ball player, came over
from Englewood, saturday, aud spent
a couple days in town returning Mon
day.
FL. Birdsall and son c. n, the farm
loan men. OF Madison, were transact
ing business in the county seat the first
of the week.
For Hail Insurance, see Will g.
Fields. represent the St. Paul.
Ali II
For Insurance that insures and Alb
stracts that are reliable, see fRAzER
Just north of Mansfield Cafe,
w. w. Welter. representative OF the
Western Newspaper Union, Wichita
Kansas, was business visitor in Bea-
yer the past week.
VIII Il. Fields has plenty of money
To loan ON farms. Ohice in Munseil
building. ALL II
Miss Mae Maple returned from a
weeks visit Mt Meade, Kansas, with
her neice, Miss EdyIh Miles, aud friend
Miss Laura Msckey.
ATTENTION sToOKMEN! Are you
interested in GOOD cattle. Read Chas
Eyer's advertisement OF THOROUGH
BREEDS for sale in this issue.
Rev L. l., shaw aud family returned
Friday from two weeks visit will
relatives aud friends at Ration, n
Mexico. They report delightful visit
Chas. Eyer, of Clear Lake, breeder
OF thoroughbred cattle, was Beaver
caller Saturday, He has some fine
young stock for sale. See his advertise
ment of same elsewhere in this issGe,
Sale or Trade--A good second hand
automobile, 40.horse power, 5-passen'
ger, in excellent condition
c. 7. FALLS,
AT the Garage. Englewood, Kans
g. 2S Ais 4w
The Bible class of the Christian Bible
school served general dinner at Mans
fields confectionery Tuesday. They
provided an abundance of everything
good to eat and as usual were accorded
a liberal patronage.
------
Don't be surprised II you have an at
tack OF rheumatism this spring, JUS
rub the affected parts freely Will
Chamberlain's Liniment aud il viii
soon disappear. Sold by all dealers.
Strayed-0ne gray mare, branded T
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-10-09
MONKEY HELD UP THIS TOWN
Similar Put Police to Flight But Is
Finally Captured by Small
Soy.

Lancaster PA big monkey
used by aide.siiow fakirs, demofalized
the police and had the western parf
OF The eity in an 9pr5ar when # os.
e4pea from i9s o#ner John Gormley
It made rad on Il grocery store and
e'aNAq . So49g college student who
tfiaa 10 capture It,
rae police were summoned bu.
eae h19ahey charged them aud they
aea Then ii gof into hack yard
@ilzfe i tore cat to pieces. Finally
q stf'aa boy ooaxed Il into "a chicken
ven. where it was eanturai
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-10-09
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-15
ITALIANS TELL OF SUFFERING.
Turks and Arabs Harassing the Italian
Troops.

Rome. Jan. l5.-Letters from Italian
officers and men serving with the in
yading army in Tripoli and Cyrenaica
received by their friends in Italy de-
scribe in detail the extremely unpeas-
ant position of the Italian troops at the
front
The Italians appear to be suffering
more severely in the vicinity of Derna
than at other points. The troops who
are engaged in protecting the engineers
employed on the construction of aque-
ducts to bring water into the town have
frequent furious engagements with the
Turks and their Arab allies. Detach-
ments of the latter make harassing at
tacks on the Italian outposts day after
day
One Italian officer, writing to his
father. saws that the Italian army has
lost a large number Of men in these
engagements. which are terribly harass-
ING to the Italian troops.
Another letter from a private in the
Italian army says that in one battle
regiments of grenadiers and bersaglieri
were nearly wiped out of existence. Still
another letter says that the Italians
on one occasion ran out OF ammunition,
while the Turks and Arabs were well
supplied and succeeded in killing or
wounding 100 Of the Italian soldiers,
many mere boys, who in their delirium
cried for their mothers.