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Newspaper

Mansfield Mirror

Location

Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

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Local notices from Mansfield area readers on weekly visits

A crowded column lists visits by J D Avery F N Dyer and others to Macomb Norwood Springfield Hartville Ava and Mansfield. Residents Mary Reed Erleen Steele Hower Tarbutton Wayne Tarbutton H. Nichols J H Simmons and more travel, guests, and business in Harrisonville Springfield Tipton and Kansas. Community announcements include auctions real estate sales, school events, church meetings, and farm notices with several adv items from F N Dyer Furniture Co and W N Draper.

J.D Avery Macomb F.N. Dyer Norwood P. W. Newton Springfield K. Hart Mary Reed Oklahoma Erleen Steele Hartville Hower Tarbutton Kansas Wayne Tarbutton H. E. Nichols H. C. Tarbutton Ava Tulsa Okla W.f.day Mansfield Frank Dennis Kansas City Holyrood Kas Lois Beach Christian Endeavor Society F. N. Dyer Furniture Co J. W. Kennedy Wright County

Big Crops for Fair at the Ozarks Exposition

Wright county yields top the list with 1917 oats at 72 bushels per acre and abundant corn wheat beans potatoes and tomatoes. The Mansfield region and surrounding areas prep for a patriotic agricultural exhibit with state and national avenues promoting production and preparedness. The Mansfield fair features livestock poultry farm products and a full department lineup with dates Rogersville Sept 20-22 Mansfield Sept 26-29 Mountain Grove Oct 1-6.

Mansfield Ozarks Wright County Council of Defense H.C. L State Fruit Experiment Station Fair Committee State Poultry Experiment Station Wilson Gardner Missouri Bryant Farmers’ Club F. H. Riley O. L Robinett FN. Dyer S.J. White A.J. Wilder G. W. Tripp Joe H. Dennis D Cantrell A. C. Roy A. Darnell A. J. Wilder Win. Brand J. A. Riley G A. Gutschke Harry Kupka W. B. Hitchcock Paul Williams J. W. Brentlinger S. Burney C. L. Beach C. V. Ashworth Miss Jewel Hoover H.B Paul W. G. Reynolds O. L. Robinett W. GC. Duckworth Rogersville Mountain Grove

Class Meeting of Miss Tombleson's Music Pupils

Music pupils of Miss Alice Tombleson met at her home at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. An interesting program was given followed by games and contests. Refreshments were served to Misses Jewell Hoover Leon a Hoover Ruth Dennis Nellie Dennis Opal Collins Alis Cantrell Thelma McCrite Gladys Fuson Julia May Behan Helen Friend Jewell Norcross Ira McCrite and Miss Ina Belle Wallace of Tipton a former pupil. Six students were absent due to illness Misses Mamie Beach Mary Alcorn Lizie Floyd Elva Morris Beulah Avery and Opal Norcross.

Alice Tombleson Jewell Hoover Leona Hoover Ruth Dennis Nellie Dennis Opal Collins Alis Cantrell Thelma McCrite Gladys Fuson Julia May Behan Helen Friend Jewell Norcross Ira McCrite Ina Belle Wallace Tipton Mamie Beach Mary Alcorn Lizie Floyd Elva Morris Beulah Avery Opal Norcross

Christian Endeavor Program at Aug 12 church

The program at M E church features speakers Mrs J D Reynolds on a definite purpose and success, J C Carter presenting driftwood and Who's your friend?, J Reynolds on King Solomon Ruth and You, Mabel Hoover, Alice Tombleson, Jewell Hoover discuss life purpose, and Lula Riley plus Mrs O L Beach cover leadership and meeting aims.

M.E. Church. Lader J. D. Reynolds Driftwood J. C. Carter J.D. Reynolds Ruth Mabel Hoover Alice Tombleson Jewell Hoover Eliza Peters Lula Riley 0. L. Beach

Baptist Church Sermon By Seymour Pastor

Rev. F C Neely of Seymour delivered the sermon at the Baptist church on Sunday.

F.C. Neely Seymour Baptist Church

Malaria Warning Ad Promotes Herbine Medicine

A daytime yawning dull achey feeling and frequent stretching are urged as malaria symptoms. Herbine is advertised as a chill remedy to prevent or cure malaria by purging impurities, strengthening the liver, and cleansing the bowels. Price 50c. Sold by Fuson Drug Co.

Fuson Drug Co

Examined for Army draft in Hartville area amid exemptions

About 200 local men were examined this week with roughly 75 rejected for physical reasons and 125 passing. Hartville and surrounding areas report many exemption claims. Wayne and Wright counties participate under a 99 man quota. Local officials note enlistees and reserve corps assignments, with multiple Mansfield youths and others traveling to rotas in Nevada and St Louis for service. The Rainbow division is set for France, while the next draft list continues with names from Wright County.

Hartville Wright County Bank of Nevada Newton's Cafe America France New York Texas California Missouri National Guard Robert Earl Adell Ewin Walter Pearce Frank Pope Herbert A. Short Marvin Calvin Coday James Nelson Burris Clifford Seal Frank C. Lilley Phillip Erb Benj. F. Nall Carlyle Poe Joseph A. Freeman William McKinley Jack Oscar L. Denton Willie McPherson Ely Arvel Claxton John Elihu Moody Harve Findley John Adison Bledsoe Jesse Karmel Hake Everett L. Randolph Ernest George Rayborn Charles Harris Andrew Allsman Orlie A. Eaton Claude A. Smith Charles Clyde Newton Carlos Wade Chaney

Route Number 2 Socials and Visits Across Mansfield

The column lists social visits and farm life around Mansfield including Miss Bertha Miller visiting grandparents, George Shinpaugh and wife visiting their son Clarence, and Alva Letsinger staying with cousin Scott in Mansfield. It notes an ice cream social hosted by Amos Peabody with music by local performers, and mentions many neighbors visiting, dinner gatherings, and thresher activity in the area.

Bertha Miller George Shinpaugh Clarence Alva Letsinger Scott Mansfield Christian Endeavor Society Amos Peabody R.J. Freeman Fern Brazeal Earnest Deaver G. W. Brentlinger E B Little Rock Ark W.S. Cassidy Mayme Brentlinger Sapulpa Okla Harley Stout Andy Stout Zella Letsinger J. W. Edwards Tom Dethridge Kansas Robert Morrass Russell Walker Douglas Co George R. J. Freeman Ralph Brentlinger Silas Rippee Sam Letsinger Joe Main G. W. Miller E. B. Brentlinger J. W. Brentlinger Jas. Poort Paul Williams Geo Sukey

Sanol Promises Quick Relief for Kidney and Bladder Ailments

An old ad touts Sanol as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles claiming relief within 24 hours and a guaranteed result. It promotes bottles at 35c or $1.00 and notes O. L. Robinett’s trip to St. Louis with Mildred Freeman accompanying to Licking.

O. L. Robinett St. Louis Mildred Freeman

Fishermen Return From Week-Long Trip At Cline’s Ford

Carswell Manufacturing Co. manager Firman R. Carswell and A. Reuben of Kansas City along with Dr. F. H. Riley 8. W. McNaul and J. D. Reynolds returned from a week of fishing at Wm. Cline's ford. They traveled in Carswell's car with Lova Keeling leading the commissary. They reported catching a six pound catfish and a pound bass and said they had a fine time, noting good crops in the country especially corn along the route.

Firman R. Carswell Carswell Manufacturing Co A. Reuben Kansas City F. H. Riley W. McNaul J. D. Reynolds Wm. Cline Ford Mr. Carswell Lova Keeling

Is Your Name Here on Our Thanks for Cash List

Acknowledgment of subscriptions includes Harrie F. Williams of Albion Michigan J T Roseyear of Mansfield RK P Williams of Mansfield Guy Woodland of South Fork Cole Mrs John A Rippee of Mansfield AP Morse of Parker Kansas H J Rice of Mansfield Prof JE Pummill of Mansfield Joseph Bubser of Oklahoma City Roy Handy of Nevada W I Howard of Mansfield.

J. T. Roseyear Mansfield RK. P. Williams Guy Woodland South Fork Cole John A.rippee A.P. Morse Parker Kans H. J. Rice J.E. Pummill Joseph Bubser Oklahoma City Okla Roy Handy Nevada W. I. Howard

Warner Arrested Again In Forgery Case At Ozark

Frank Warner, linked with the Daniels Commission Co failure at Willow Springs and the Mountain View Produce Co deal, is under arrest for forgery tied to his role as a produce dealer at Ozark.

Warner Frank Warner Daniels Commission Co Willow Springs Mountain View

Sanol Eczema Prescription Promises Clear Complexion

A household skin tonic claims to cure eczema and all skin emotions with Sanol Eczemalure, urging women to try it and purchase at the local drug store.

Sermon by Rev A M Livingston at Springfield ME Church

Reverend A M Livingston district superintendent for the Anti Saloon League will preach at the Springfield M E Church. The announcement notes his visit and the church engagement in the local schedule.

A.M. Livingston Springfield The Anti Saloon League M. E Church

Saud Eczema Cure claims to clear black heads fast

An advertisement touts Saud Eczema Cure as a remedy for black heads pimples and rough skin promising smooth skin and eczema relief. It claims pleasant use and urges a trial at 35 cents at the drug store.

Stone Work Contract at Mansfield Bank Building

Nesbitt of Springfield arrived this week with the contract for the stone work on the new Bank of Mansfield building. R. G. Kirsch, the architect, and J. H. Schroeder, the contractor, both of St. Louis, were also on site.

RK. Nesbitt Springfield Bank of Mansfield R.G. Kirsch J. H. Schroeder St. Louis

Hartville Sheriff Foils Forgery Suspect in Minnesota

Sheriff C G Sanders of Hartville returns with Thomas Aust in Beesley, sought on forgery charges. The pair were detained after a Minnesota arrest and are to face local authorities for processing.

C. G. Sanders Hartville Minnesota Thomas Austin Beesley

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Sybil Stewart Jefferson City E. H. Farnsworth Robert Coday Ray White Opera House G. C. Freeman and Wife Clyde Turner J . P. Coday Earnest Coday Frank Robinett Ralph and Paul J. A. Hylton J. A. Chase A.h.bradford BE. J. Green Bankers W. B. Fuellington J. E. Elder Roberts & Elder Kanving Ko Raymond Riley Sterling Gaskill Adv K.N. Dyer Furniture Co Ad Earl Merl Cole L. D. Marr Burney’s Addition B. A. Taylor Huntley Montana Advie Join Deere G W. Holmes J. W. Needham Mountain Grove M. E. Church S.K. Hart Mo Ady W. C Duckworth Mr Duckworth G. ©. Freeman County Highway Board J.E Pummill Winona Pummill Mansfield Public School W. A Newton I. D. O. F. School of Instruction Newton Roberts & Elder Running Co Cr. Newton Post Office Washington, D.C W.W. Tarburton P. Wilcox W. E. Dougherty Mr. Dougherty W. F. Rippee Mansfield Light & Power Co W. C. Coday Christian Endeavor Program At the Baptist Church Harrie F. Williams Albion Mich M. E. Church Electric Fuson Drug Company Wm. Tarbutton the New School Books
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