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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
2
A Hart township resident announces candidacy for Wright County Circuit Clerk. The bid is positioned for the Republican primary on August election day, seeking voter support in the upcoming party contest.
A Wright County primary election is set for August to nominate a Republican candidate for the office of Recorder of Deeds. The unnamed candidate in Golsconade township faces party voters in the race.
John NX, Pryor Jr of Pleasant Valley township Mansfield seeks the Republican nomination for Wright County Clerk. The primary election action occurred in August 1922.
Community notes report bright singing Sunday night and good attendance. Families including John Gann Roy Gann and Moody visit Harve Gann’s, Fred and Ralph Gann are mentioned, and Miss Grace Gann returns from a stay with her brother. Mrs Dochie Woody is poorly. Several friends visit J C Gann’s, and a court gathering at Hart Hill is noted.
Mrs. Gee of Stroup Salvay New York reports severe indigestion and failure to gain nourishment before using Chamberlains Tablets. After taking the remedy her digestion improved and constipation was cured, restoring her health.
Mayor oe E Craig Bourshal-Roe Strong Police Judge R Hedrick Aldermen First Ward M E Stephens B Davis Cantrell Second Ward L F Livingston President Board Livingston Clerk J W Brazeal Treasurer M E Gorman Attorney M Jd Craig Street Commissioner Roe Strong Collector L C Turner Health Officer Dr J A Fason Board of Health Fason Livingston Council meets the second Monday evening of every month
East bound trains Nos 101 and 241 local freight 11 00 a m and west bound Nos 102 and 240 local freight 11 00 a m No 103 and 104 passenger trains appear with times 0e05 au and 645 pou Agent L F Livingston signs as agent.
Leave Mansfield after Frisco train 103 at 6 45 a m arrive Ava 11 30 a m depart Ava 4 30 p m arrive Mansfield after 10 p m. Travel seen times show agent Fred Grover.
The Baptist Church holds Sunday school every Sunday at 9 45 a m with W L Matthews as superintendent. Preaching occurs on the Jet and 3rd Sundays led by Rev W G Burchard, the pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church presches every 2nd Sunday led by Rev A B Humphrey. Sunday school meets at 6:46 a.m. with G W Freeman as superintendent.
Preaching at 4d and 4th Sunday morning and evening. Rev E Little is pastor. Sunday school every Sunday at 4 ar. Geo Benjamin serves as superintendent.
The notice lists Kay as Superintendent and Rev Oscar Wright as Pastor with preaching every second Sunday, indicating regular church services and leadership for the congregation.
The Mansfeld Chamber of Commerce schedules its meeting for the first Thursday of each month with the Board of Governors meeting on the eighth Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall. L. A. Johnson presides as president and Oliver B. Davin serves as secretary.
E J Knight, former Mansfield teacher 1405-1407, was elected Lemar Colorado city superintendent on a two year contract at 1000 dollars per year. Previously Colorado Springs interim, Girard Hassas superintendent four years, Wright County two terms county superintendent, and Norwood Shends principal two years. Knight earned degrees from Syringfield State Normal Missouri State University and Colorado State Teachers College, recently awarded AM. He was raised in Ava. his mother still there. Knight selected from about 30 applicants. salary noted as highest yet.
Docteeys pilose Docteeys pilose claims a pleasant safe effective preparation that restores gray and streaked hair gradually. It also stops dandruff and prevents further hair loss, with a promise of renewed youth. Sold by all dealers or directly from DeLacy Chemical Co in St Louis for $1.00.
Helen Pettigrves of Troy Kansas announces a run for governor. Her platform calls for light wines and beer with no whiskey, casual dress, dancing and jazz, opposition to war, and more women in public office.
Sings at Wolf Creek Sunday drew a good crowd while residents report pleasant weather. People visited neighbors and family across Tou Kirk's, Ike Bennet's, and John Gann's homes. Names mentioned include Lill Shelton, Jewel Coday, Myrtle Cuoday, Golda Bennett, and Ray Gann among others in Noorwood.
Mrs. Dephewa, a devout Christian woman, died at her home on Monday. Survived by husband and four children, her remains were shipped to Kansas for burial. Rev Rankin of Hartville preached a fine sermon at the Methodist church Sunday. Jess Malitt and Fred Cremer left on the road for Yoast Foam Co.
A historical health note urges prevention over cure, explaining pneumonia often follows a cold as the body becomes receptive to the germ. It recommends taking Chamberlain's Colic Remedy at the first cold sign to reduce risk and cost.
Auction style note lists an 80 acre Missouri farm for sale for 1900 with cows heifer poultry and cream separator wagon harness and other farm essentials. Mentions spring watered 20 cow pasture 1000 cords of wood saw timber fruit trees nearly new house barn poultry house and oak shade. Indicates other interests force sacrifice and easy terms on balance with 1000 cash. Catalog free Janes BE Hurt.
Community updates from Plat Rock record Sunday school sessions and a string of visits to neighbors including Virgil Mgody, Mr Draper, the Short farm, and the Turley family who moved to the Miles farm. April 4 marks the annual school meeting day with hopes for a record-breaking Missouri school year.
An old advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts a thirty five year track record, claims blood cleansing action on mucous surfaces, and urges immediate use with testimonials. Sold by all druggists, I Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The New York World thrice a week edition is pitched as a full news source at a bargain price. An annual combined subscription with The Mansfield Mirror is advertised for 2.25 dollars, with the two publications bundled for one year.
A promotional folder from B. A. Stout Farm Agency and James E. Hart markets Norwood and Wright County to prospective farm buyers nationwide. The booklet touts prosperity, industries, farms, banks, and community life to attract settlers at no cost to Norwood and Wright County.
A new contest invites women and girls to write a line rhyme using only words from the Dr Price can label or the printed slip inside. Prizes total 9020 with $100 to the best, $75, $50, $25 to next, and 55 prizes of $5. Entries due by May 1st to Price Baking Powder Factory Chicago.
A Wright County farming prospectus from Strout Agency Inc and Mr Hart highlights high income potential for dairy, grain, fruit crops and livestock. It touts favorable climate, markets, hunting and fishing, with photos of fields, orchards, and farm bargains to attract buyers and boost Norwood merchants and bank deposits.
Says keeping well leads to happiness and advises taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to prompt a gentle bowel movement. The recommendation emphasizes rapid relief and overall well being.
Sunny Slope residents note pleasant garden weather after rain while several neighbors battle flu. Alford Williams and wife visited Charley Long. D Caudlee attended Bennett home with family. Ed Bennett hosted Reba Rendith and Willie Caudle, Chester and Frank Bennett. Liberty School closed Friday with a shared dinner and program. Mr Findley is quite sick. Singing Hollow invites a response, Blue Eyes.
Rainy spell ends as Sunshine Valley residents recall a Saturday night party at Charley Turner’s with refreshments and a good time. Clifford Jackson visited Orval Long Sunday while Oscar Ridens and family and Fannie Kelly with son Ray were guests Friday night. Alvin Long and wife attended, Amos Barnett left for Cole days ago. Andy Spence and Della Barnett, Herbert Frye and Freeda Campbell joined church at Johnson Friday. Della Barnett was visited by Freda Campbell, Ernest Barnett, Roy Riney. Ernest stayed with Roxie Chadwell, Emmit Yokem from Mtn Grove visited Turner’s, Roy Leggitt called on Freda Campbell Monday. Young men and pretty girls advised to marry before twenty.
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