Missouri Hen Case Mockery Stirs Court House Folly
A humorous Missouri report describes a hen seen entering Hartville court house with a single white egg allegedly laid in the corridor. Prosecutors and local officials quarrel over ownership as others doubt the tale, while Sheriff Creer orders watchfulness to prevent such frivolous court actions.
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Hen
Hartville
Court House
C. A. Jackson
J. W. Jackson
Judea G. C. Murre
E.G. Purtle
Wil. Creer
Parson Haney
Court House Church
Names of subscribers thanked for cash subscriptions
The note lists gratitude for cash subscriptions since the last issue, including H. J. Rice Mansfield, Allen Canaday Mansfield, Hosea Stout Mansfield, Mrs. Harry Axford Cottonwood Falls Kas, J. C. Sullivan Springfiield, R. F. Walters Mansfield, Asa Wade Mansfield, Mrs. Elmer Angles Bethany, Mrs. R. G. Ripper Mansfield, J. W. Loudenslager Mansfield, C. W. Gilley Mansfield, A. Ross Mansfield, and Mrs. John A. Rippee Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rice
Mansfield
Allen Canaday
Hosea Stout
Harry Axford
Cottonwood Falls
Kas
J. C. Sullivan
Springtiad
R. F. Walters
Mansfeld
Asa Wade
Elmer Angles
Bethiny
R. G. Ripper
J. W. Loudenslager
C. W. Gilley
A. Ross
John A.rippee
New Store Opens Near Old Post Office in Mansfield
The new store beside the old post office building one door east of Bank of Mansfield invites shoppers to compare coffee, meats, baking powder, soap, hose, matches, and groceries. The ad promises lower prices, better quality, and expanded stock of groceries and notions to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Mansfield
Tomato Growers Sought For Mansfield Canning Factory Contracts
Notice to tomato growers seeking seeding contracts for the Mansfield Canning Factory. Purchaser of a half interest offers to operate the season and pay 40 cents per 100 pounds for good ripe tomatoes. Seed and contracts available at W A Fullington's furniture store.
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Mansfield
W. A. Fullington
King Is Superior Variety Apple Description
The King is a grand old apple with good size and color and keeps well from mature trees. Young trees are inferior but improve with age. Some trees bear well while others are quite sterile. The main objection is inability to collar-rot, leading to top-working on hardy stock to secure better trees. Despite this, the King remains in demand for commercial growers.
New Reinforced Concrete Fence Post Aids Wire Fastening
Popular Mechanics notes a new reinforced concrete fence post that eases wire attachment. The post features a vertical slot through its body and a diagonal slot to the adjacent face. Wire is threaded through the diagonal slot and drawn taut to grip securely without misalignment.
Importance of Honey Bee on Northern Cut-Over Lands
Francis Jager outlines a plan pairing cows and bees to reclaim cut-over lands. Plant clover among stumps and place a beehive on every stump to boost interstump forage and honey production. Projected returns include 24 from 200 pounds of honey, 20 from ten hives, and 1400 from city hives, encouraging dairy and poultry farmers to consider the approach.
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Francis Jager
Farmera
Mr Jager
Lande
One of Best Investments in Farm Sprayers
Farmers are urged to buy spraying machines of various sizes from small units at 4.59 to 7.47, barrel sprayers 12 to 25, up to hundreds for engine powered orchard spryers. The versatile sprayer is praised as a sound investment for multiple farm tasks and buildings.
Obituary of John Columbus Robertson in Springfield Hotel death
John Columbus Robertson born May 15, 1805 near Cuna Carroll County Virginia, died March 22 from accidental gas asphyxiation in his room at the Madigan Hotel Springfield. He moved to Mansfield at 21, married Dora Bell Roy, joined the German Baptist church at Fairview last summer. survived by six children and many relatives. Funeral at Prairie Hollow Church with Rev. Benjamin Hylton, burial beside an infant son. A precious one from us has gone.
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John Columbus Robertson
Madigan
Springfield
Cuna
Caroll Co
Mansfield
Dora Bell Roy
L. M. Roy
Fairview
Prairie Hollow
Benj. Hylton
Annual School Meeting Notice in Wright County District No 0
Notice to qualified voters of District No 0 Wright County Misouri that the Annual School Meeting will be held at Mansfrells on Tuesday April 6 at 10 o clock a m Among items proposed is an increase of levy not to exceed 1 000 on the 500 valuation for school purposes To elect two directors to serve three years each M C Hensley District Clerk March 7 1900
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County of
Wright
State of
Mis
SOO
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Country Breezes and Easter Greetings from SNOOKU MS
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dennis and son visited Mrs. Dennis sister Ars James Brewer Sunday. Isaac Strong is on the sick list. G N Thomas filled his appointment at Mount Pleasant Sunday. Relatives and friends visited Uncle Jim Rippee Sunday. Miss Anna Taylor and Claude Tripp called at A L Miller’s. Miss Macie Hensley and Opal Strong spent Sunday with Anna Thomas. A number attended the sale of Rey and Frank Cook last Wednesday. Bobby Seal and Silas accompanied Hobart Latimer home and stayed until Sunday afternoon. Homer and Raymond Newton were there. Mr and Mrs G E Tomblason and children called at Geo Thomas’ Sunday afternoon. The party at C M Howland’s Wednesday night was quite a success. Joscoe Hensley spent Saturday night with Tom Strong. Mrs J W Shinpaugh and sons ended at Arthur Gilley’s Sunday. Miss Opal Strong spent Saturday night with Miss Anna Thomas. John Dison and wife visited her parents Saturday and Sunday, and her mother accompanied them home for a werle visit. Mr and Mrs Virgil Ranegs and little daughter Wilma visited her parents last week. Mrs Jesse Matlock and son spent Saturday afternoon with Miss Isa an Strong. Miss Alma and Edna Tarburton visited Miss Anna and Minnie Thomas Monday afternoon. Uncle Abe Hanks visited in this vicinity Monday. Easter wishes to all.
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Fred Dennis
Dennis
Ars. James Brewer
Isaac Strong
Jim Rippee
Anna Taylor
Claude Tripp
A. L. Miller
Macie Hensley
Opal Strong
Anna Thomas
Rey
Frank Cook
Bobby Seal
Silas
Hobart Latimer
Homer
Raymond Newton
Joscoe Hensley
Tom Strong
J. W. Shinpaugh and Sons
Arthur Gilley
Wilma
Barney Smith
Jesse Matlock
Soo
Saan Strong
Alma
Edna Tarburton
Anna
Minnie Thomas
Abe Hanks
Snooku
Mt Zion Services and New Study Class At Mt Zion
Mt Zion lists weekly schedule with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m Young People Meeting at 6 p m evening service at 7 p m Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 p m A Friday 7 p m class studies Lectures on the Apocalypse by Seiss The Mountain Grove Journal notes Dr F H Riley as a Mansfield mayoral candidate described as action oriented.
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Mt. Zion
Seiss
Willow Springs Post Office Robbed for Large Sum
A Willow Springs post office was robbed of about 60000 dollars in cash and stamps. The incident is noted alongside an unrelated science note about experimentation with electricity and plant growth where a wire screen helps retain electric charge despite wind, illustrating two disparate items from the era.
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Willow Springs
Small Crane for a Wagon Handy Device for One Man
A farmer crafts a detachable wagon crane from a gas pipe and brackets to lift heavy loads single handed. Using two brackets and a block and tackle, the device fits over the rear wagon axle and pivots to hoist objects into the bed, then stores away readily.
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C. E. Carmack
Louisville
Rembert Rumblings and Pleasant Hill Society Notes
The Young People's Society meets at Pleasant Hill each Wednesday night with all invited. Rev. C. N. Findley preaches at Pleasant Hill the first Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night. Elihu Coday and Wift called at fr. B. Coday's Sunday. Numerous visits and calls are listed among local residents including Layson, Hickman, Hake, Coday, Benton, Williams, Scott, and Hake relations with Hartville and Mansfield events.
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Young People's Society
Pleasant Hill
C. N. Findley
Elihu Coday
Wift
B. Coday
W.H. Layson
Route 2
Hose Young
Hickman
J. E. Hake
Rosa Benton
Bertha Young
Ff. A. Rippee
Henry Young
Mansfield
Verbie Scott
E. B. Coday
J. L. Williams
Nola Hensley
Verba Scott
Bills for W A Glenn advertise stallion Galli ver
Printed bills advertise W A Glenn offering his jack Spur lock No 1407 and stallion Galli ver. The notice lists a service or sale involving the animals, identifying the stallion and lock, with emphasis likely on breeding or sale arrangements.
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W.A. Glenn
Spurlock
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Red Beane
Maichee
Kabo
Gringtam
Vand
Mastin
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Roll of Honor
H. M. Norcross
J. W. Roberts
Best Investments
Fred
M. C. Hensley
Norcross Store
Allie Hest
All Winds
Springfield Seed Co
Best
Ohio
Coloma
Kenyon and
Ferndale Ginghams
Toyale
Pereale
Bic
W._T. NORCROSS
Charge
G. N. Thomas
Mount Pleasant
G. E. Tombleson
Geo. Thomas
C. M. Howland
John Dison
Werle
Virgil Ranegs
Mountain Grove
Rembert
Nancy Scott
J.B. Hake
Ki. B. Coday
Hiram Coday
Elbert Coday
Fred Hake
Brown
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