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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
5
F A Cole, Dr J A Fuson, and J Carter returned last week from Hot Springs Arkansas where they spent three weeks.
The Wolf Creek program and pie supper at Johnson school succeeded. Mrs. Jesse Shropshire won a candy prize for the prettiest girl. Several girls and sisters visited each other, with Miss Carrie Coday and Miss Elsie Light hosting and staying with relatives. Cecil Rice left for the west after the Wolf Creek meeting closed. Regular prayer meetings and Sunday school schedules are listed for both old and new Wolf Creek churches.
Mountain Grove hosted a large Masonic gathering Monday and Tuesday with attendees from surrounding towns and distant counties. Grand Chapter permitted work to be performed locally, led by Grand Lecturer G. C Marquis and supported by multiple officers. Fifty members were slated for new degrees including Mark Master and Royal Arch, conferred in a well attended session with meals between segments.
The article notes clocks were set forward by one hour Sunday and now readers may feel an hour earlier, with a nod to Old Son and the possible confusion over the time shift.
Mrs. Lucy J. Beatty of Coalton Ohio describes years of stomach pain bloating and smothering spells. After doctor visits failed she used two packages of Thedford’s Black-Draught and her symptoms disappeared. The ad urges others with stomach and liver troubles to try the remedy sold by druggists.
A pair of forecast updates indicates temperatures near normal in the region. Expected conditions include mixed skies with periods of sun and chance of light showers. Highs and lows align closely with seasonal averages for the area.
Ad lertia promotes a patent remedy by Fuson Drug Company claiming pie daily aids digestion, relieves stomach issues, clears constipation, and prevents appendicitis with a bark and glycerine blend. The ad touts a single spoonful as wholesome, urging Mansfield readers to try the product.
The program lists leaders and readers for a prayer meeting centered on cultivating prayer habits. Lois Beach leads, Vera Chapman reads scripture from Matthew, and J C Carter oversees prayer. Panelists include Joe Riley Blanche Moore Mrs J C Carter and Rev Oscar Wright discussing why prayers go unanswered and how to increase prayer in meetings.
Route Number Three Fighting fire seems to be the order of the day in this vicinity. Mrs. W. T. Andrews called on Mrs. C. F. Harris Wednesday. Miss Ethel Mitchell spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Ida Holliman. Paul Dorrell is visiting relatives in Picher Oklahoma. Chas. Land and wife and Henry Helfrecht and wife spent Sunday at C. A. Mitchell's. Ivan Land spent Sunday with Paul and Fred Harris. Alva Dorrell was in Hartville Saturday. Preaching at New Hope every first and third Saturday nights and Sundays, Rev. J. E. Seal, pastor. Prayer meeting every second and fourth Sunday at 4 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. CASEY JONES.
The Sunset Hill community reports pleasant spring weather as residents like Mr. Nichols and family visit Ev eret Spence and attend Mansfield school events. Many locals and guests share visits, meals, and Kodak view outings near Prairie Hollow, with farm work and sawmill activity noted. A road accident incident ends with a frightened child, but unharmed.
An old advertisement warns against calomel harshly, praising Padson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. It claims calomel causes sickness, salivation, and lost days, while Liver Tone guarantees liver-activation without side effects and is suitable for children.
Rev Oscar Wright of Springfield preaches at the Christian Church Sunday as the pastor leads worship and community gathering.
Local notice touts kidney health for women facing back aches headaches and dizziness. Mrs. T. J. Green of Mountain Grove says Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney and back pain, floats of vision cleared, restoring daily function. Buffalo company ad promotes the remedy and price.
At the C P Church Rev John T Younger, the pastor, preached at the C P church Sunday.
The Ozark division of the Frisco railroad is abolished and the Memphis and Willow Springs subdivisions are added to the Southern division with offices moved from Birmingham to Memphis. The change happened on Tuesday. A prudent mother watches for signs of illness in children and uses White's Cream Vermifuge to restore interest and activity with quick results. Sold by dealers.
N. A. Graves, associated with the Macon area, was in town during the week, meeting residents and discussing local matters.
N J Craig offers funds for loan on well improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. Seeks willing borrowers with solid security and clear titles. Contact N J Craig for terms and details.
Notice is given of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Mansfield Missouri annual meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday April 15 1919 at their banking house to elect five directors and transact other business. J D Reynolds President N J Craig
By transcript execution from the Circuit Court of Wright County Missouri Lon Ethridge sues E A See for debt. The sheriff levies on Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 and 10 in Caudle’s Addition Norwood and Lots 1 2 8 4 and 5 in Block ? Norwood to be sold April 7 1919 at Hartville Court House for cash to satisfy the execution costs subject to prior liens and judgments.
Missouri court process directs sale at public auction on April 14 1919 at the Hartville courthouse for cash to satisfy an execution in favor of H P F Bruton against E A Lee. Property includes Caudle Addition lots in Norwood Missouri and other Norwood blocks. Sale subject to prior liens and judgments. Co G Sanders Wright County Sheriff.
Letters of Administration granted by Wright County Probate Court to No Craig for Stephen W McNaul deceased. Claims must be presented within six months and are barred after one year from the letters grant date. Judge C Murrell, Probate Court Ex-Oficio Clerk signs with seal.
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