Prairie Hollow and Bryant social notes of a warm week
A busy Praire Hollow and Bryant correspondence recounts social visits and gatherings. Joe Segsworth and Ben Freeman arrived with a flock of sheep, Ben West attends church, and families from Bryant and nearby towns visit L. M. Roy, Amos Roy, and J. Criler’s circles. Several outings include a Macomb picnic, trips to Vera Cruz, and a pocketbook found and returned to the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Segsworth
Ben Freeman
Ben West
Joe Criler
John Pope
Miss Ellen
Bryant
R. W. Sturner
Jason Roy
Amos Roy
L. M. Roy
Bro Poort
Mansfield
Joe Dennis
Unsightly Face Spots Cured by Hobson's Eczema Ointment
An advertisement claiming Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment heals all skin eruptions and stops itching fast. It cites patient Alleman of Little Town PA and guarantees relief or money back. Available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. at 50 cents via druggists or mail order.
Threshing outfit destroyed in Mansfield area fire
A Hicks brothers threshing outfit at the Stipp farm near Mansfield was burned along with about 80 bushels of wheat. The loss totals around 700 dollars with no insurance. The blaze occurred while the crew dined and water hauler was away. origin remains unknown. Wheat belonged to Joseph Frye. Hicks boys are half-brothers of Mrs. F H Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Brothers
Denlon
Stipp
W. Callicott
Rosedale
Miss
Mansfield
Joseph Frye
Hicks
F.H. Mitchell
Macadamizing Mansfield Streets Progress Report
The macadamizing of streets around the square has progressed all week with several teams at work. Work is funded entirely by popular subscription from farmers and citizens, whose contributions are making a lasting improvement. Mansfield can boast of macadamized streets for a town of its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Local fair dates listed for several towns in Missouri
The listing shows event dates for Mansfieht in September through September 27, Ava in October 1 to 4, Mountain Grove in October 6 to 11, and Hartville in October 14 to 17, indicating a regional schedule. The fragment suggests a planning notice with multiple towns and sequential days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfieht
Ava
Mountain Grove
Hartville
Mt Pleasant singing and community notes on August events
Local notes from Mt Pleasant recount a fifth Sunday singing at the Mt Pleasant church in the Windows of Heaven and Christian Harmony books with morning and afternoon sessions. Preaching also noted on Saturdays and Sundays. Mentions attendances, visitors, peach picking trips, a new baby, travel by wagon, and town activities including sawmill readiness and local visits.
London Laconics Local News Roundup
Rejoicing over Austin Dedman of Mansfield visiting London, with many local names and happenings. Mentions of illness, visits, travel to Hartville, Cedar County, Springfield, and St George, plus social calls, peach gathering trips, and a St Louis eye treatment returning homer Newton and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. EB. Latimer
Hartville
Ollie Latimer
Jason Newton
Cedar County
John Depon
Melvin Bartley
Ed Harvey
Lodon
Douglas County
Gasper Newton
Henry Newton
Qdin
FP. A. Rippee
Rembert
John Rippee
Ollie Curtis
St.George
Oran Newton
Alice Tombleson
Mansfield
Wim
Fage
Odin
Della Newton
Springfield
Homer Newton
St. Louis
Miss Jewell
Seymour
Macomb Church Notices and Singing Event
Special correspondence from Macomb reports preaching at the Macomb Methodist Episcopal church on the second and fourth Sundays monthly. Baptist church hosts services the first Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev G Chadwell, pastor. Uncle Syra Odle leads annual all day singing at the Baptist church on the first Sunday in September with dinner on the grounds. Citizens urged to bring old Christian Harmony song books and baskets for a communal singing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Baptist Church
G. Chadwell
Syra Odle
the Baptist Church
Macomb
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed For Home First Aid
In every home there should be a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve ready for burns cuts wounds or scalds. J H Polanco Delvalle Texas reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his daughter's cut foot and others doubted it could be cured. The world's best salve only 25e recommended by your druggist. Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Polanco
Delvalle
Tex
R. No
Ady
Keeling/Barrick buy 607 sheep for St. Louis shipment
Tom Keeling returned from Ozark County where he joined F. J. Cantrell and D. 8 Cantrell in purchasing 607 sheep. The herd will be shipped to St. Louis for market or feeding as arranged, reflecting a sizable livestock transaction by local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Keeling
Ozark County
F. J
D. 8. Cantrell
St. Louis
Back Hack to the Woods Fishing Party Leaves Mansfield
De F H Riley and wife J D Reynolds and wife RK Freeman and wife with A Reuben of Kansas City depart overland for a camping fishing outing near Camp Mar guerite at Competition. They travel in two decorated wagons and expect to be absent about ten days returning by Saturday August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. F.H. Riley
J. D.reynolds
RK. J. Freeman
A. Reuben
Kansas City
Camp Marguerite
Mansfield
Special Sale At W. T. Norcross Variety Store
Local shop advertises bargains across items and services. Prices for dishes, hats for men and women, groceries at money saving rates, optical services with guaranteed work. The sale emphasizes a wide range of goods and potential discounts.
County Seat News Highlights Local Court and Community Events
Regular county court term convened with Judges Forrest Candler and Claxton. Wright county native Charles Robson back from 15 years in the army for a 3 month visit. Notables including H H Ball Norwood Nathan Groves and others attended court. Ack of Beckman’s death and other local visits, desertion case, teachers association meeting Friday and Saturday, colored picnic well attended, Mrs R L Protheroe and Eva return from Iowa, city council meeting held, probate court term to convene in August, Rev D F Elli sermon, Roy Ellis visiting after State University, Manafield lawyer N J Craig noted as visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest, Candler
Claxton
Charles Robson
Wright County
H. H. Ball
Norwood
Nathan Groves
Wm.Brake
Mr. Beckman
Here
R. L. Protheroe
Eva
Iowa
Dennis and Dennis formed after transfer of Mansfield Co
C H Brazeal sold his half interest in Mansfield Transfer Co to Milton Dennis of Hartville. The firm becomes Dennis and Dennis with Roy Dennis owning the other half. Dennis will move his family to Mansfield soon. Brazeal’s plans are unknown but well wishes are offered. The note invites patrons to support the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brazeal
Mansfield Transfer Co
Milton Dennis
Hartville
Dennis & Dennis
Roy Dennis
Dennis
Brazeal
Mansfield
Ozarks Visit Sparks Joe Breokline’s Rural Immersion
Kansas City’s Joe Breokline tours the D W Hoover home in the Ozarks. He experiences life outside metropolitan centers for the first time and savors every minute of his stay, indicating clear enjoyment and curiosity about rural living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Breokline
Kansas City
D.W. Hoover
Joe
Ozarks
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T. F. Lenhart
ACME
J. C. Carter Manspield
Missouri
Mansfield Lodge
C. F. Hall
Viaiting Brothers Alwave
RK. R. Whicut
Eva Dewsts
Royal Arch
Companins
C A.stephens
N.N. Nichols
Mansfield R.F.D
N. N. Nichols
Votary Public and Insurance Agent
North Hart's Barber Shop
Angles & Son
Yates
Eagle Roller Mills
J. B, Freeman
W. J. Craig Mansfield
Allen & Craig Attorneys-at-Law
Isfield
Farmers & Merchants Desk
Dulldlaw
Mansfield ‘Transfer Company
Dennis& Dennis
Prairie Hollow and
Near Vera Cruz
James Letsinger
Tom Dethridge
J. Freeman
L.m.roy
Leonard Roy
Esther
Everett Starne
Verner
Clifford Deaver
Joe Crider
Mr. Smith
Colorado
Calool
Creamer
Mansfield Produce Company
MT. Pleasant
UG. Hensley
Mt Pleasant
Jliam
Roy Buckles
Verbia Dennis
KR Sikes
Ernest Hensley
Stella Seal
Ethel Schmachtenberger
Joy Potts
Mt.Pleasant
Jesse Turner
Oscar Lilles
Myrtle Turner
Lola Hite
Carl Turner
Ray Hensley
James Brewer
William Smith
Rev. Anderson
Wolf Creek
Gid Hensley
George Ayers
Stella Gaskill
Gid Dennis
Lula Dennis
Gid-Dennis
Barney Smith
Violet
Barney
Lily Turner
Mr.Hobes
London
Austin Dedman of
Jap Cantrell
Cal Chapman
Isac Strong
T Newton
Springfield Tie
Andrew Newton
H. G. Cunningham
Mel Wm. Walters
A. J. Farmer
BE. Latimer
Exsie
Newton
Ralph Chapman
Russell Walters
Mountain Grove District
Union Veterans’ Association
Willow Springs
Cabool
Manafield
Mitchell
Pres
Geo
Huichinson
PJ. L. Parkyn
Sec
J.P
Bertram
James Green
J. A. Mitchell
Geo. Hutchinson
J. K. Hellenstioe
Manefield
Willi
L.o.nieder
Freeman- Miller Co
Manafield, Mo
A. M. Curtis
C. W Evans
Curtis & Evans
W. T. Norcross Variety Store
County Seat News
Dave Wade
Manes
Marion Kincheloe
Pveseer
Moore
Claxton and Pryor
Wright County Teachers’ Association
Roy Ellis
State University
City
N.J. Craig
Lwana County
Wednesaday
A. T. Friend
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