Mr. Beidler's firm term as postmaster was from April 22, 1889 to Aptil 15, 1894.  Following this he twice was elected register of deeds for Oklahoma County.  He again was made Oklahoma City postmaster by President McKinley, serving from August 1897, to July, 1898.

The postoffice first stood on Main street, but later was moved to a new brick structure at 111 North Broadway, which at that time was the finest building in town.  It was three stories in neight and still stands.

Mr. Beidler has lived here continuously since that itme, with the exception of fourteen months spent at Lawton in 1903 and 1904.  During the Civil war he saw four years' service as first leiutenant, 106th Illinois infantry, and since that time he has been particularly active in the Grand Army of the Republic, serving in all offices, both in Oklahoma City and in Middletown, Pa., before coming to Oklahoma City.

He is survied by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. F. M. Hughes of 609 West Seventh street, and a son, G. C. Beidler of Rochester, N.Y.  Funeral arrangements have not been announced, pending word from the son.
Source:  The Oklahoman