He established the Northwest Oklahoma Junior Livestock Show, maintaining an interest in agriculture.

He was also a partial owner of the Oxford Hotel and the Enid Radiophone Company, assisting in the establishment of radio station KCRC.

Garber was elected judge of the twentieth judicial district in 1908 and served until 1912, when he resigned to pursue private law practice.

During his tenure, Convention Hall was constructed to memorialize Garfield County World War I veterans.

While in office, Garber served on the following committees: Expenditures in the Interior Department, Indian Affairs, Irrigation and Reclamation, Public Buildings and Grounds, Roads, and Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

He became the editor and co-publisher of the Enid Publishing Company, maintaining an active role following his congressional career.

His funeral service, held on the anniversary of the land run, was led by Reverend Isaac Newton McCash, President Emeritus of Phillips University.