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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
2
The Mansfield Mirror from Black Publishing Co. editors A Black and Mrs W A Black publishes weekly on Thursdays in Mansfield. The notice describes a Belecription 61.00 per year in advance and indicates post office registration at Mansfield with extended publication details.
Front page display to per inch each insertion with double rates for front page. Locals charged 5 cents per line per insertion, with four average words constituting one line. Card of thanks priced at 25 cents. Legal notices follow higher rates and no ads accepted for less than minimum. No liquor ads accepted. All ads run until discontinued.
Do you want Mane field to hold the Fourth Annual Agricultural and Stock Show this year? If you do, write or come and tell us so and we will add your name to the list. What do you say?
City officials include Mayor GS Burney Clerk J W Brazeal Treasurer James Coday Attorney NS Craig Marshal Roe Strong Health Officer J A Fuson Street Commissioner Roe Strong Police Judge L Beach Assessor RL Alford Aldermen James Coday B Freeman W B Fullington Dr J A Fuson J B Freeman. council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
East bound trains No 101 passenger 1 0 p m No 241 local freight 12 20 p m No 1028 passenger 4 2 a m West bound trains No 102 passenger 9 0 a m No 240 local freight 12 0 p m No 104 passenger 8 0 p m G 5 Burney agent
Service schedule notes preaching on the second and fourth Sundays led by Rev. J. M. England with Sunday school each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. W. B. Fullington is superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church schedules preaching every fourth Saturday evening and Sunday. Rev. Joseph Davis serves as pastor with services at 9 45 a m and G W Freeman appointed superintendent.
Preaching services every Sunday morning and evening led by Rev J W Needham pastor and J D Reynolds superintendent. Service times include 9 45 am.
The Church of Christ advertises services and activities led by Minister W. H. Axpeeson. Preaching on the first Sunday morning and evening, Bible school at 9 a.m. every Sunday, Bible study and prayer meeting Friday evening, Ladies' All Society Wednesday afternoon. All welcome.
Correspondents are asked to send items on Monday or Tuesday to avoid delays. Late arrivals often miss the following week’s issue. Please submit Monday if at all possible to improve timely publication.
A Norwood crowd from Macomb enjoyed a croquet outing at John Fryve's. Attendees included Ethel Robert son Nellie Dake Mauile May Harry Jim Nelson Lola Elmer Findley Fidith Slater Edgar Oscar Freeman Clint Williams Paul McCallister Charley Virgil Royal George Harry Thomas. Mrs Absher stayed with Mrs John Shores then planned a Colorado trip, plus church visits and neighborhood notes through the week.
An old newspaper ad warns against neglecting coughs and colds saying the condition wears you out and leads to serious illnesses. It promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as essential, noting the first dose clears the head, improves breathing, and restores vitality, urging immediate purchase.
Local notebook records spring weather and social visits. Verba Dennis and Myrtle Turner stayed at Roy Dennis home. Mrs Rufus Ryan dined with Mrs W F L Stone. May and Maude Spence visited Mrs Crippen for tatting. Families, singing, and garden plans fill the weekend.
Advertisement notes 10 bushels of Rural New Yorker seed potatoes offered by F. A. Cole. concise sale item listing for a local newspaper page. No further details given.
Mrs. Wm. M. Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief from indigestion sour stomach and bad breath after taking two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets. She says they are splendid and none better, and notes they were well priced by dealers.
Tomato growers are urged to prepare for the Mansfield canning factory. The notice says contracts for tomatoes and seed will be available at W. B. Badlington's furniture store. The message emphasizes securing seed early for the season.
Local column recounts fire cleanup efforts and repaired gardens, visits by families including Taylor and Hensley, and social rounds. Mentions Rev A Moss, Miss Macie Hensley, Eunice VanHooser Sanchiv, Lizzie, Dorothy Gilley, and Raymond Newton teaching at High Point school. Includes general chatter on weather, travel to Springfield, and local sayings.
An OCR readable community list recounts local visitors and neighbors in the Lead Hill area. Figures like Miss Sailies Grass, Mes Viola Worbarn, Miss Clara Giss, Suv Wilson attend gatherings at family homes. Several households host Sunday visits with meals and pies, reflecting a lively neighborhood scene amid windy weather and mild damage from a few downed trees.
Local advertisement touts savings on staples including Fire Line Breakfast Bacon and Meats per pound, loaves and staples, soap powder and household items. Many items priced with reduced rates and special bundles teased to attract shoppers.
A highly garbled, stream of consciousness style piece blends surreal imagery with uncertain names and place references. It lurches through awakenings, warnings, and distant figures as it wanders between dreamlike scenes and whispered recollections. The text reads like a poetically tangled reminiscence rather than a clear report.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a cough remedy and relief claims associated with a product labeled Cham Devlgin's Conmph Remedy. It references manufacturers, distributors, and a general offer of the preparation through deniers, with uncertain names and details.
The state of Franklin Lh. Peacock deceased. Mary or Peacock executrix, announces final settlement with the probate court of Wright County. A hearing will be held at Harrie on the 7th day of May to close the estate.
Weather bulletin notes high temperatures around 72 degrees with lows near 60. Precipitation chances are low, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds. Observations credited to Cooperative Meteorological Observer Duncan, MA and the Weather Bureau.
The Mount Myerett Young People Society at the M. E. Church was organized last Sunday in April with charter members including Tansie Tiliew Walter Davis Merce Andrews and others. Sou Burnett, president of Missouri Christian Bardriver district, spoke on Christian faith and opportunities for fellowship. visitors Sybil Stewart Marl Pelteheard and Mrs Saint Jenet attended. Rev Wo Needlan will preach Sunday night at the Mansfield Woo church.
The Mutual Co-operative Mining Company markets stock with high price expectations, claiming strong demand and steady improvements. It notes shipments of 50 tons, favorable ore quality, and plans to take stock off the market soon while inviting inquiries at its Denver address and Malin 3372 phone number.
Mrs G W Stipp and Mrs Della Sprague visited Mrs B D Case and Mrs Lara Young Thursday. Leora Young called on Mrs C D Pindley. A crowd gathered Sunday at Thomas Young's. Seventeen guests were present. A few young guests renamed overnight. little ones enjoyed popcorn and candy. Red Wing sends best wishes to Alvar Rich Davidson and his journey. The note mentions various visits, callers, and a singing event with few attendees.
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