City Officials and Aldermen Schedule in Monthly Council Meeting
The council lists Mayor William G Reynolds Clerk J W Brazeal Treasurer James Coday Attorney N J Craig Marshal J W Floyd Street Commissioner J W Floyd Collector s O L Robinett Police Judge Jas K P Coday ABS SSOr ee Cc C Newton Health Officer Dr J A Fuson Board of Health William SG Reynolds Dr J A Fuson Aldermen First Ward James Coday First Ward J B Freeman Second Ward Dr J A Fuson Second Ward L F Livingston President Board J B Freeman Council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Reynolds
J. W. Brazeal
James Coday
N. J. Craig
J. W. Floyd
Robinett
Jas. K. P. Coday
C. Newton
J. A
J. A. Fuson Board of Health
William SG. Reynolds
J. A. Fuson
J. B. Freeman
L. F. Livingston
Freeman Council
Yellow Jacket coach schedule serves Frisco trains at Ava
The daily passenger car timetable between Mansfield and Ava Missouri lists departures at 6:45 a.m. from Mansfield and 8:04 a.m. from Ava with return trips at 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. after Frisco train 103. The Yellow Jacket motor coach promises comfort and convenience for Frisco passengers and local freight, with special trips arranged via the general office of John W. Byng, general manager, Ava, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Ava
Frisco
Theeneral
John W. Byng
General Aneger
Missouri
Baptist Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
Sunday school held each Sunday at 9 45 a m with preaching on the second and fourth Sundays Rev T B Ritzinger is pastor W B Fullington listed as Sept preacher for those Sundays
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sermons Schedule
Cumberland Presbyterian Church notice lists preaching on every fourth Sunday with Rev John T Younger pastor and 9 45 am service led by G W Freeman superintendent. Preaching services occur on the third Sunday morning and evening with Rev G W Holmes pastor and J D Reynolds superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Younger
G. W. Freeman
G. W. Holmes
J.d.reynolds
Church notices from Sunday Bible school and gatherings
Bible school meets every Sunday at 9 45 a m with J A Riley as Superintendent Preaching occurs on the fourth Sunday Monthly Ladies Aid Society gathers Wednesday afternoons at church facilities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
J. A. Riley
Ladies’ Aid Society
Letters From France Tell Family News and War Life
Tom Brazeal writes from France to his mother in July, sharing home news, weather, and odd observations of villages, farming, and French life. He discusses allotments, mail, fellow soldiers, plans for California travel, and requests for family updates while noting food, study, and distant family contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Minula
Manda
Ralph
Rob M
Tam
Heme
Sam
Old Country
California
Ley Shippaugh
Erna
Gome
K. Co
Bob
Uncle Link
Aryant
Nola
Marsha
Farm and timber land sale or trade ad
Do you want to sell or trade your farm or timber land See Avery Stephens for options and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery & Stephens
Adv
Letters From the Front From Private Harry B Stephens
Private Harry B Stephens of the 17th Aero Squadron writes from France to Auntie. He mentions sea breeze near his camp, daily contact with Jess Ross, and letters from Frank and Bess. He notes 16 machine guns to tend and hopes to end the war soon, praising Liberty Bonds and reflecting on life back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
W. McNaul
Jess Ross
Frank
Bess
Werner Rippee
Mansfield
Minnie
U.S
Bessie
Harry B.stephens
17Th Aero Sqdn A. E. F
New York
Food Administration guidance on threshing price in Wright county
In reply to a July 18 letter, the U S Food Administration Mo Div states the county threshing committee has no power to set threshing prices. It should advise and help farmers and threshermen reach a fair price, aiming to conserve wheat and secure voluntary cooperation for efficient threshing. The letter, signed by T J Talbert, emphasizes tactful handling and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
L. E. DeVinna
Mountain Grove
Wright County
U.S. Food Administration
T.j.talbert
Letter from Private Dewey Brennan in base hospital
Private Dewey Brennan reports from a base hospital after the recent American push in the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces. He asks about Mansfield men who enlisted and notes Manafield is on the boom, sending greetings to Mr. Black.
Letter from Clelland Hitchcock in France on 21st birthday
Clelland B Hitchcock writes from an American Base Hospital in France on his 21st birthday May 19, detailing warm Paris days, a 4th of July visit, and a lump removed from his hand. He notes the mail system, requests addresses of Corinne Vera and DeWitt, and asks for papers wrapped in envelopes for soldiers. He mentions seeing a Chicago boy and a trip to Savenay, desires to return home after completing their big job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
U.S
Paris
New York
Chicago Tribune
New York Herald
American Base Hospital
Sam
Corinne
Vera
DeWitt
Chicago
Savenay
Clelland B. Hitchcock
108Th Engineers, Co. C
Frontier Missionary Meeting Agenda Aug 25
At tent H M Norcross leads with topic The Power of the Cross on the Frontier. Speakers include J A Riley Mrs G C Freeman J E Craig H B Paul Mrs C L Beach Lula Riley J D Reynolds J C Carter Rev Oscar Wright W S Smith outline frontier conditions, needs, and church methods today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Norcross
J. A. Riley
G. C. Freeman
J. E. Craig
H. B. Paul
Oscar Wright
Frontier Enterprises
Missionary Board
W.S. Smith
Navy enlistments resume in Missouri after Daniels order
Navy enlistments in Missouri are to remain open at all recruiting stations despite a recent order from Secretary Daniels suspending inductions briefly. Applications from men ages 14 to 40 are being received and examined, with consecutive numbers assigned as they apply. Postmasters will not send applicants on free passes until enlistments resume normally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Daniels
Missouri Navy
Washington
Saint Louisa
F’. M. Wilson
Money to Loan in New Jersey Craig Seeks Farm Security
N J Craig offers to loan money on good, improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. He seeks reliable borrowers with solid security and a clear repayment plan. Acts as mortgage or note lender through local handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Craig
Wright
Douglas Counties
Wright county draft news and Army service notes
The excerpt lists Wright county residents entering military service or awaiting training. Cecil Hoover becomes a sergeant. John Pierson and George Mackey depart for Camp Dodge Iowa. Harry T. Ashworth is noted as a relative of W. Ashworth killed in action. Everett Robertson in the Navy is mentioned visiting Ava. D F Votan travels to Chicago to join naval officers training. many 21-year-olds to register for the draft at Hartville. Isaac Newton reports his son Dupho serving on the western front and briefly hospitalized. Maurice Berry a Marine on furlough. Karl Tripp joins Army Band. Walter McCause advances toward officers training at Camp Pike. local doctors listed as Class 1 medical draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Hoover
John Pierson
Wright County
Camp Dodge
Iowa
George Mackey
Grovespring
Harry T. Ashworth
New York
W. Ashworth
Mansfield
Pranese
Everett Robertson
Navy
Yorktown
Ava
D. F. Votan
Chicago
Naval Officers’ Training School
Municipal Pier
Hartville
Isaac Newton
Odin
Dupho
General Pershing
Huartville Democrat
Maurice Berry
U.S. Marines
Norfolk
Karl Tripp
Toth Infantry
Ark
ER. A. McCanse
Mt. Vernon
Springfield Republican
McCanse
Wright
Douglas
Ro M. Rogers
Council of Medical Defense
Letter From Earl Purtle In France During World War I
Private Earl B Purtle writes home from France describing busy frontline duty on the Western Front and progress of German forces. He asks about Benton and mentions limited time to write, signing from Bat 110 BAL American J. F. at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Earl B
Purtle
J. F
France
Judge Pittman Renominated for Memphis Circuit Judge
Judge Pittman, who summers at Ceder Gap and is known to many readers, has been renominated for circuit judge at Memphis Teun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittman
Ceder Gap
Memphis
Teun
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Mansfield Mirror
Black Publishing CO
W. A. Black
Opera House
West Side Square
America
A. L. F. Livingston
KE. C
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Church OF Christ
Tom Brazeal
Harry Stephens
Dewey Brennan
Clelland
Hitchcock
Christian Endeavor Program
E O' Wittner
H.G Framy
J. D. Ferguson
Clauss
R.A. Ryan
van Noy
Norwood
H. G. James
J.ls Gentry
A. J. Palmer
B.S Latimer
AC. Ames
Earl Purtle
W. U. Norcross
Mansfield, Mo
Joseph W. Vestal & Son
Little Rock
Arkanans
Hufpalo
Ceidil
Ommendladiy Perteitin
Taal Beset
Clevelass & Buffalo
Heepling
Zinc and Lead Journal
Frank Eberle
Joplin, Missouri
Murdock
H. M. Norcross General Store
R.a.alcorn Howe.Co
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