City Officials List and Monthly Council Meeting
City officials named include Mayor William G Reynolds Clerk J W Brazeal Treasurer James Coday Attorney N J Craig Marshal J W Floyd Street Commissioner J W Flees Collector L I Robinett Police Judge Jas K P Coday Health Officer Dr J A Fuson Board of Health William G Reynolds Dr J A Puson Aldermen First Ward Janes Coday First Ward J B Freeman Second Ward Dr J A Fuson Second Ward L F Livingston President Board J A Freeman Council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Reynolds
James Coday
N. J. Craig Marshal
J. W. Floyd Street
J. W. Flees
L—Ifobinett
Jas. K. P
Board of Health
William G Reynolds
J. A. Puson
Janes Coday
J. B Freeman
J. A. Fuson
L. F_ Livingston
Freeman Council
K C and RY Passenger Car Schedule Excerpt
Daily schedule from Mansfield to Ava and back with departures at Mansfield 6 45 a m and 10 00 a m, arrivals at Ava 3 00 p m and 11 00 a m, return trips ending at Mansfield 6 30 a m and 5 00 p m. Yellow Jacket motor coach offers connected service for Frisco trains and freight, with trip arrangements via Jobo W Byng general manager Ava Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Ava
Yellow Jacket
Frico
Jobo W. Byng
Minsouri
Sunday Service Schedule Detected in Local Text
Sunday according to every Sunday at 9 45am. W J Fullington superintendent preaching on the second and fourth Sunday with Reverend T P Uitzinger pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fullington
T. P. Uitzinger
Preaching Schedule From Local Church Notes
Pastor John T Younger listed as preacher for each Sunday with a standing 9 46 schedule noted by Superintendent W Freeman The fragment records ongoing Sunday services and leadership roles in the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Younger
W. Freeman
Sunday Services and Sunday School Notices
Preaching services every Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. G W Holaes, Pastor. Sunday school held each Sunday at 6 45 am conducted by J Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Holaes
J. Reynolds
Bible eebook at Hilla tecetery
J. A. Kiley, Superintendent Preaching every fourth Sunday. Ladies' Aid Society every Wednesday day afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilla
J. A. Kiley
Ladies’ Aid Society
Soldier Earl B Purtle Writes Home About A Busy Battery
Private Earl B Purtle of Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, reports a busy training period with horses and drills, recalls last year’s celebration in Madera, asks about Breton’s activities, and hopes for future communication. He mentions news being scarce and signs off with affection to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Cannoneer
Madera
Earl B Purtle
Battery F
10Th F. A
American Expeditionary Forces
Pleasant Valley Notes From Last Week
Pleasant Valley community items report continued suffering for a cool drink Eu. A school began Monday and is wished success. Julia King of Pierce City visits her son Joe King and family. Elmer Strong with wife and brother Kenneth Verba Coday and son Robert visit Joe Brasher and family. Julia Stogsdill of Mammoth Springs has been visiting Jackson Stogsdill and is very sick. Souky Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia King
Pierce City
Joe King
Elmer Strong
Kenneth
Verba Coday
Robert
Joe Brasher
Julia Stogsdill
Mammoth Springs
Ack
Lisson
Jackson Stogsdill
Jane
Midway Meeting Opens as Ridge Attracts Large Crowd
A Midway Meeting began at Ridge with large crowds in attendance. Henry Kelly sustained a bad head wound last week while assisting Dan Kelly on a building project. Siria Odle and her Cedar Gap husband visited relatives nearby Sunday. Mrs Lee Rushing is ill. Otto Dedmon and Joe Rushing spent Monday with her. Miss Barbara Wells visited Elmer Rushing and wife over the weekend. Several local residents attended the Webster Co Farmers Club meeting at Mt Dale Thursday. Misses Sadie Murrel and Nellie Rushing were dinner guests of Joe Rushing and wife Sunday. A-henpecked husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge
Henry Kelly
Dan Kelly
Siria Odle
Cedar Gap
Lee Rushing
Otto Dedmon
Joe Rushing
Barbara Wells
Elmer Rushing
Webster Co. Farmers Club
Mt. Dale
Sadie Murre
Local farmer N J Craig seeks loanable funds
N J Craig offers to borrow money on well improved Keith county farms in Wright or Douglas counties. He seeks reliable investment with solid security and stable returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N J. Craig
Keith
Ik Wright
Douglas
N. J. Craig
Pleasant Knob Community Notes and Local Happenings
Pleasant Knob farmers face drought discouragement as rain is scarce. Miss Barbara Wells visited sister Mrs Laura Rushing over the weekend. The Knob school progresses with Miss Laura Brasher as teacher. A large crowd attended the Mt Dale picnic on Thursday. Mrs L J Rushing remains on the sick list. Cyrus Spock was a Midway caller Saturday. Blue Eyed Beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wells
Laura Rushing
Knob School
Laura Brasher
Mt Dale
L J. Rushing
Cyrus Spock
Catarrhal Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedy
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains the Eustachian tube inflames causing rumbling hearing and possible permanent loss, touting Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure and offering a $100 reward for uncured cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J
Qheney & CQ
Toledo
Missouri Woman Brings Honor to State in War Garden Awards
Mrs. H. E. Newton of Joplin formerly Mansfield earns national prize mention in Ladies Home Journal for blue ribbon canning of vegetables. War Garden Commission lauds Missouri’s record and urges participation in national prizes and Thrift Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
H. E. Newton
Mansfield
Joplin
Ladies Home Journal
National War Garden Commission of
Washington
Newton
Kaiser
National War Garden Commission
Commission
Summer Complaint Heats Up Family Ailments
During hot months many families face summer complaint and urge prompt treatment. Mrs F F Scott of Scottaville New York says Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy once relieved her severe attack and pain in one dose, and others in her family have had similar relief with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Scott
Scottaville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Adv
Flat Rock Briefs News Update From Sheridan
Crops need rain while Ova Slate and Vera Cruz kin visit Grandma State. George Baker returns to work. Jerry Pierson and wife visited Lead Hill. Bessie Churchill and Lela Hun saker went to Bryant, Bertha and Minnie Loveal stayed with George Baker. Tom Slate and Mr. Lansdown make sorghum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ova Slate
Vera Cruz
Grandma State
George Baker
Jerry Pierson
Lead Hill
Bessie Churchill
Lela Hunsaker
Bryant
Bertha
Minnie Loveal
Tom Slate
Mr. Lansdown
Sheridan
Chronic Constipation Cure with Chamberlain Tablets
Advertisement urges relief from chronic constipation by using Chamberlain's Tablets and following the printed directions on each package. The copy presents a straightforward remedy claim and directs readers to adhere to labeling instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Weather outlook from the Weather Bureau predicts local thunder showers likely Wednesday in the north portion and Thursday in the south portion. Moderate temperatures expected across Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Arkansas and nearby states east of longitude 98 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles F. Marvin
Upper
Mississippi and
Lower Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Sand the Remedy for Backache and Organs
Ad claims Sand aids liver kidneys and bladder with a 50 cent trial bottle. Distributed through local drug stores aiming to persuade readers to purchase for relief from backache and organ discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Tells on the kidneys from overwork and fatigue
The article argues heavy work and house duties strain the kidneys and harm health. It presents Mrs. G. A. Evans of Mountain Grove Missouri claiming Doan's Kidney Pills cured her back pain and fatigue after using two boxes. Price is 60 cents at dealers. advertisement for Fos ter Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
G. A. Evans
Wall St
Mountain Grove
Doan
Sometimes a snap shot is better than an oil painting
Route Number 2 notes busy social visits and family gatherings. Miss May Youell visits her uncle Join Brentlinger and family. Mrs. Floyd Hale and Mrs. Robi Morrass with daughter spend Sunday at Mrs. W. H. Hale’s. Miss Bertha Miller visits Mrs. H. M. Baker’s. Mrs. V. B. Hale ill but improving. Miss Zella Letsinger visits grandparents. Jack Brazeal visits BE A Crippen’s. Brazeal family and children there. Rayme Hale in Springfield last week. Fern Baker and Bertha Miller dined at J. W. Brentlinger’s. Lester Hale visits Everette Brazeal. Joe Frye and children visit J. W. Brentlinger’s. Fern Braceal in Ava last week. Bill Hale chops wood for J. W. Brentlinger this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A
Ava
Bill Hale
J. W. Brentlinger
Sueby
Stomach and Liver Troubles Relief with Cham berlain's Tablets
Stomach and liver disorders cause misery and suffering but may be avoided with Cham berlain's Tablets. The ad urges giving them a trial, noting they cost a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Pea Ridge Methodist Church Proclaims Fourth Sunday Services
Protracted meeting begins Friday at Baptist New Hope church. Pea Ridge Methodist holds Sunday morning and night services led by Rev. T. J. Gideon with Sunday School led by Wm. Dedmon. Nearby residents visit and host, including Mrs. Henry Helfreth and sons, and Mrs. Pole Mingus visiting sister Mrs. Jerry Oliver. Weather remains dry prompting calls for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pea Ridge
T. J. Gideon
Wm. Dedmon
G.A. Wells
Jessie Fuge
Henry Helfreth
Ralph
Robert
John Claxton
Joe Branstetter
Mike Branstetter
A. Harges
New Hope
Baptist
L. L. Land and
Henry Helfrethh
Henry
Brook Todd
J. M. Newton
Residence for Sale Near School House in Mansfield
The Harvey property near the school house is offered for sale at a bargain. Contact N. J. Craig in Mansfield Missouri for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
N. J. Craig
Mansfield
Adv
Draft calls for Wright and Douglas counties urged
Nine Wright county draft boys depart for Jefferson Barracks including Harman H. Sargent Henson Rayborn Lathrom Wilbanks Matlock Lower Caudle Cline Borders. Seven Douglas county draftees listed. Call for 51 more Wright county men in 5 days from Aug 26. Dr. R. M. Rogers orders physician classification by Aug 20 by county with three classes. No slackers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
Jefferson Barracks
Herbert Harman
Sargent
Fred Henson
Rayborn
Bradie Lathrom
Mountain Grove
Charles A. Wilbanks
Hartville
Edgar Matlock
Paul Lower
Mtn. Grove
Finis Caudle
Charles Lee Cline
Manes
Sherman Borders
Mansfield
Douglas County
Lloyd Sherman
Basher
Ona Hughes
Roy
Ela Beck
Cold Springs
Columbus Freeman
Sedan
Luther Davis
Mtn
Grove
Lee Hall
Silverton
Isaac Metcalf
Brown Branch
R. M. Rogers
Council of Medical Defense
Wright
Douglas Counties
Medical Reserve Corps
Letters From France Describe Ship Passage To Winchester Camp
Private Clifford M Seal writes from Headquarters Co 129th Field Artillery of the American Expeditionary Forces. He details a long sea voyage from Halifax to England then through Tilbury Docks to Winchester and Southampton, with a rail stop near Angers France and a village Brain, describing the travel route, rest camps, and that he has not yet received mail. He notes liking the country more with each sight and asks about home, signing off from AEF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Halifax
English Channel
Irish
North Sea
Thames River
Tilbury Docks
Winchester
Southampton
le Havre
France
Angers
Brain
Clifford M.seal
Headquarters Co
129Th Field Artillery
American Expeditionary Forces
Wolf Creek Crowd Attends Church and Social Events
A large crowd gathered at Brush Harbor Church Sunday night. Young people from Wolf Creek and Thorp fished and picnicked near Needle Eye Bluff over the weekend. Miss Marie Johnson stayed Sunday night with her sister Mia. M. C. Coday hosted a party Thursday night for Drew Turner. Warner Coday’s birthday dinner Sunday drew a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Harbor
Wolf Creek
Thorp
Needle Eye
Marie Johnson
Mia. M. C. Coday
Drew Turner
Warner Coday
Family notes and community updates from Macomb area
Sergt Ernest R Roy of Camp Lee Virginia is home on a furlough. Mrs Dora Robertson and her sons spent Sunday at Paul Williams's. The Shiloh school began Monday with Miss Mary Towe as teacher. Ramie Gass of Macomb visited Harry Cline's Monday. Mrs Mary Gates spent Sunday at her brother Avery Freeman's in Macomb. Jason Roy spent Friday night with his sister Mrs Paul Williams and visited his nephew Lewis Frink who is home on furlough. he stayed with another sister Mrs Dora Robertson and returned to Vera Cruz on Sunday. Miss Ethel Robertson visited Mrs Avery Freeman in Macomb Monday afternoon. Miss Rose Williams and Alva Turner of Mansfield stopped by Miss Ethel Robertson Sunday. Several neighbors are on the sick list. A good rain would be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramie Gass
Macomb
Harry Cline
Mary Gates
Avery Freeman
Jason Roy
Paul Williams
Norwood
Lewis Frink
Dora Robertson
Vera Cruz
Ethel Robertson
Rose Williams
Alva Turner
Mansfield
Stock Yards Cattle Prices From Greer & Co
Furnished by Greer and Co. Stock Yards reports cattle market ranges for good to choice corn steers from 17.00 to 18.50, cows 10.00 to 11.30, fat steer and yearling stock 13.00 to 14.23, middling 8.00 to 10.50, canners 5.40 to 6.50, bulls 7.00 to 10.60, stock feeders 12.00 to 16.00, and stock calves 8.25 to 9.50 with additional ranges for good to choice stock steers and mixed middlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer & Co
Gardite Adv Promotes Plant Protection Across Garden
An advertisement promotes Gardite as a broad garden protector. It claims effectiveness against bugs and worms on cucumbers, squash, melon vines, cabbage, rose bushes, and many other plants and flowers, safeguarding a diverse garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestal
Cary
Joseph W. Vestal & Son
Little Rock
Arkansas
Gardena
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THE
Mansfield Mirror
Black Publishing CO
W. A. Black
Mansfeld
Opare
Weet Olde Equare
Telephone
America
WRIA
Frisco
EF Livingston
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church OF Christ
Earl Purtle
Pleasant Valley
Steamboat
Clifford M. Seal
R.a.alcorn Howe.Co
Coca-Cola
W.phelpaave
Electric Bottling Company
Springfield, T
Athens
Walnut Street
Springfield
Prairie Hollow
Clathe
Sergt, Ernest R Roy
Camp Lee, Va
Shiloh
Mary Towe
Kansas City
Freeman
Andbee
City Erie
City OF Buffalo
Ftkrwe
Cleveland
Buffalo
U.S
Ninigure
Aden
Cleveland & Buffalo
A. Eally
Trent
Weil Anuel Post
Peereper Hesmer
Julaod Paarentike World
Glaeylag Eaporky
Ve Pamonyors
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