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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
1
Local notices report small town updates from Mansfield and nearby areas. Names like Craig, Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Comstock, Hartville visitors, and Bank of Mansfield promotions appear among ads for furniture, millinery, groceries, and repairs. A wreck on the Kansas City road affects traffic. city council bills are approved. plans include a temperance society and a band concert rumored at Hartville.
Twelve persons were injured when three coaches and the baggage car of Frisco passenger train No. 102 derailed near Golden City at about 10 o clock Thundy morning. The four cars overturned after being thrown over a small embankment. though the track was torn up for several rail lengths no serious damage occurred.
At Hartville last week the Mans field special road district won the suit brought by Russell Engine Co of Peoria TL for payment for an engine purchased by the district. Payment was refused on the grounds that the engine would not do the work as guaranteed. Allen and Craig were the district's attorneys.
Dr FEL Riley found a note hidden by iron reading hurry up and come to town I have been here twice to meet you The Bank of Mansfield was robbed the night of the 5th The note stamped April 5 at Manes post office may be a gang member communication or perhaps unrelated unknown facts endure.
City bulletin promotes a free band concert on Saturday afternoon in Mansfield inviting all families to enjoy music. Program includes Crystal Springs Park overture March Sincerity Overture Wild Flowers Waltz Melodies from Bohemian Girl Serenade Cupids Charms May Flowers Overture Progressive America Iron Count Overture Elves Overture Hornpipe Polka by Barnard Dalbey Laurens Kiefer King Smith.
A lady's watch found in St John’s churchyard Keswick. The vicar announced it could be claimed to the vestry and humorously added hymn No 362 Lord, Her Watch Thy Church In Keeping. The anecdote highlights quaint clerical humor from a recent service.
Moran, a Walnut Bridge Arkansas youth, was arrested by City Marshal Roe Strong near Cedar Gap after a forged Edwards name check for 13.50 was cashed by Ernest Coday. Moran, tracked from Mansfield to Cedar Gap, was jailed in Mansfield then sent to the county seat. Moran received two years in the penitentiary.
Detroit Free Press reports a health advisory warning against drinking from finger bowls after authorities declared germs present. Officials urge caution at events and venues where finger bowls are used.
Special correspondence reports the high school baccalaureate sermon, upcoming commencement at Johnston Opera House, and a busy Court week. Aldermen Abe Pierson S Bear G C Murrell sworn in. W I Creer takes marshal oath. Cora Claxton wins $5000 against L D Pool. Various visits, clerks, and church duties noted. Groundwork for local civic, educational, and legal events detailed.
Marriage Licenses list George T. Gann and Mary A. Mc Intosh both of Mansfield Rosco Sikes to Etta Coday Otto Moody of Mansfield to Minnie Findley of Macomb Morgan Stokes to Sarah E. Rader.
Notice states the Square Deal Mill is available for sale trade or rent. For further information contact A A Dreennan Mansfield Missouri.
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