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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
1
Mansfield Missouri declares Monday and Tuesday May 1 and 2 as clean up days to remove winter debris and beautify the city. Mayor F H Riley urges residents to clear rubb ish from premises streets and alleys, with Boy Scouts aiding in inspections and trash removal.
From Alaska Granite Mine Port Wells March 10 1916 the editor Mansfield Mirror Mansfield Mo Dear Sir Sam in receipt of a copy offers encouragement to the Young Men's Good Roads Club of Mansfield He extols love of homeland urges Mansfield stability over Alaska gold and Europe wars and hopes to visit soon with best wishes for health success and prosperity.
Tal ly of Jones Boro Ark was arrested on Frisco passenger train No 105 by City Marshal Roe Strong for drinking in the ladies car and using profane language. Seven quarts of whisky were seized. He awaits transfer to Hartville with Conductor M D Welch and witnesses named from Thayer Ft Scott Ely Lavern Faubust Ky.
The following have our thanks for cash on subscription since our last report Oscar Rippee Mansfield A W Oberholser Mansfield Allen Canaday Mansfield Wm Huggans Mansfield Foster C Newton Ralston O G W Tripp Mansfield C FE Cathcart Mansfield Mrs Silas Rippee Mansfield Joe Emberton Mansfield L A Short Trinidad Col Mrs Emily Newell Blair Carthage O H Young Hartville
The Missouri Republicans announce Hon. Thos J Akins of St Louis as their candidate for U S Senator in the August primaries. Akins, born in Cedar County, has long led Missouri Republican affairs, served as Assistant Treasurer and Postmaster in St Louis, and is described as clean capable and honest with a conservative protectionist stance balanced against monopoly risk.
A faction describes a Missouri candidate as farmish yet devoted to state needs and suitably prepared to represent Missouri in the U S Senate. The passage emphasizes public service readiness and regional loyalty.
Samuel Chadwell born in Lee County Virginia between October 11 and 20. Married to Mary Campbell of Claiborne County. Children listed: John and Jolin Chadwell of Dawson Mansfeld, G duties Chadwell of Joplin, Wm Chadwell of Tulsa, Mireuret Campbell of Ralston, Catherine Larshy of Maccaith. one infant died. Joined Lutheran church, later Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Wright County Missouri. Died March 24, 1916. Funeral by Roy W Smallwood at Macomb Masonic? Rested beside wife. Also note George Hebherty died aged about 50 at Cedar Gap.
KY or Aaron D. States of Greenfield was in town this week and formerly preached at the Mansfreht Christian church, leaving many friends here.
The column lists a flood of local items from Mansfield, Springfield, Hartville, and nearby towns. It mentions individuals such as J.B. Ebier from Redfield Wisconsin, Mrs O L Robinett in Spring, and other residents visiting here or traveling to Joplin and Seymour. It notes ads for Easter hats at Coday’s Millinery, furniture at Pullington’s, and sales at various stores.
The Mansfield school calendar includes May 12 closing, May 11 junior class play, and a week of varied activities. Students study Cinderella and a Scottish ballad, prepare for a Friday volunteer program, and seniors plan commencement week plays.
Sheriff W. L. Creer of Hartville transported several prisoners to the penitentiary this week. The official appeared with the detainees, proceeding with the transfer and custody.
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