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Newspaper

Mansfield Mirror

Location

Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

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Many Mirroretts Septics Fried Chicken Day

Cir cuit court meets Monday at Hartville. Sima Odle of Cedar Gap was here Monday. Mrs. W. A. Black was in Mountain Grove Monday. School opens next Monday. May include local social notices, visits, and small ads across Hartville, Mountain Grove, and surrounding communities.

Hartville Sima Odle Cedar Gap W. A. Black Mtn. Grove R. N. Farreo Springfield J.D. Reynolds W.A. Black G. 8. Burney Ira Westbrook M. B. Sunday School Mountain Grove

Mansfield Stock Show fund gets first cash gift

H G Cunningham gave $1 at the Mansfield Mirror office to support the stock show fund, beginning a real cash subscription drive for the 1916 show. Other farmers listed include Paul Williams T H Ivy G W Tripp B J Pool D S Cantrell Amos Roy, with Underwood’s Parker merry go round planned for the fall stock show.

Mansfield H. G. Cunningham Cunningham Paul Williams T. H. Ivy G. W. Tripp B. J. P.pool D. 5. Cantrell Amos Roy L L. Underwood Parker

Pastor Closes Long Pastorate Here at Baptist Church

Rev. J. M. Hogland closed years of service Sunday as pastor of the Baptist Church. Rev. J. E. Leak has been offered the pastorate for the coming year. The retiring pastor is well liked, and well wishes are offered for his future location.

J. M. Hogland The Baptist Church J. E. Leak Wall England

Mirror News Stand To Day's Recreation Review

A condensed digest from Mirror News Stand To Day covering Recreation Review and Woman's World McCall's with brief notes on features and highlights from these periodicals.

Mirror To Day's Recreation Review of Reviews Woman's World McCall's

Mansfield Jack Co. to Exhibit Best Colt Foal

The Mansfield Jack Co. offers a season by judging the best colt foal from its stallions in an exhibit at Mansfield on Saturday September 2 at 1 p m. Adv.

Mansfield Jack Co Mansfield

Bond in Esquire Morton's Macomb court bound over

At a preliminary trial in Esquire Morton’s Macomb court the case, moved from Justice Bosch’s court here, bound over E. H. Leming to circuit court. He posted bond for appearance at the September term.

Esquire Morton Macomb C. L. Bosch E. H. Leming Bond

Burnett Couple Visiting Henrietta Kin in Oklahoma

G. W. Burnett and his wife of Henrietta Oklahoma are visiting the home of her parents D. N. Moore and wife. They traveled by auto. Burnett formerly clerked seven years for G. W. Freeman & Son locally and is now in the mercantile business in Henrietta and doing well.

G. W. Burnett Henrietta Okla D. N. Moore Mr. Burnett

Brooks Moves to Jacob Blazer Farm Near Mansfield

A. W. Brooks, formerly of Seymour area, has moved to the Jacob Blazer farm eight miles northwest of Mansfield. He now owns 120 acres of productive land, trading his Webster County farm in on the deal.

A. W. Brooks Seymour Jacob Blazer Mansfield Mr. Brooks Webster County

Ath enian Club Meeting Moves to Mansfield Home

The next Ath enian Club gathering for Hartville will take place in Mansfield at Mrs. N. J. Craig's home. Attendees at the last session included Mesdames Craig and A. J. Wilder, who met with Mrs. D. D. Killam in Hartville.

Athenian Club Hartville Mansfield N. J. Craig Mesdames Craig A. J. Wilder D. D. Killam

Birthday celebration at the Hoover home honors Frank Hoover

A merry crowd of young folks gathered at the D W Hoover residence last week to celebrate Frank Hoover's birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served.

D.w.hoover Frank Hoover

Mansfield Public School Opens Next Monday September 4

School notes urge every child of school age to enroll and stay through year. Younger children may enter at opening. Do not buy textbooks before consulting teachers to avoid trouble. An eight grade examination for rural students seeking high school work will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday September 2 at the school building. Bring paper and pencil. B. B. COATS, Supt.

Mansfield B. B. Coats

Strike Looms Over Mansfield Rail Service on Labor Day

Assistant Superintendent H E Gabriel and Special Agent Allen warned Mansfield residents at Mayor Riley’s office that a railroad strike could begin at 7 a m Monday Labor Day unless a settlement is reached. Brisco would run limited passenger and freight service about 48 hours after a strike is declared while guards under Jiff W I Crer protect depots tracks and other areas to deter depredations.

H.E. Gabriel Allen Frisco Gabriel F. H. Riley Mansfield Brisco Jiff W. I. Crer Wright County

After Many Years J M Clevenger Visits Oakville

J M Clevenger of Oakville Washington visits the home of James Coday. He is the half brother of Mrs Coday who had not seen him since she was a child. A letter to Grovespring address brought them together after many years.

J. M. Clevenger Oakville Wash James Coday

Frisco rail yard upgrades move signals and crossovers

The Frisco line is relocating signal posts to the end of the new side track at Frisco, with similar changes at Mountain Grove and Norwood. Two new batteries are installed near Signal Maintainer C. E. Cathcart’s house. Plans include new crossovers between main and side tracks, following Norwood’s example, and replacing the Y at Cedar Gap with a new setup at Norwood.

Mountain Grove Norwood C.E. Cathcart Cedar Gap

Is Your Name Here in Our Thanks for Cash

A listing of subscribers paid since the last report includes J. H. Pope Mansfield C C Hensley Mansfield W L Bonnell Columbus O F A Cole Mansfield Alva Carter Mansfield Harvey Bros Mansfield J R Newton Mansfield Alex Salisbury Mansfield Mountain Grove Creamery Mountain Grove Mrs J H Gesser Knoxville Tenn

J. H. Pope Mansfield C. C. Hensley W. L. Bonnell Columbus

Boston Store Moves to New Central Springfield Location

The Boston Store in Springfield, known as the Netter-Ullman Dry Goods Co. for six years, relocates to 317-321 St Louis Street in a three story fireproof building. The firm promises low prices, small profits, and large volume with the Netter-Ullman guarantee of satisfaction. Citizens of Southwest Missouri are invited to visit and inspect the new western mercantile enterprise.

Boston Springfield St. Louis Street Campbell Street Netter-Ullman Dry Goods Co Missouri Netter-Uliman Netter-Uliman Dry Goods Co Southwest

Mining figures and leases near Joplin noted

Messrs Hillhouse and Workman of Joplin were here this week surveying mines. Mr Frost of Greenfield leased mining land near J P Ward's Fellows mine. A T Friend reports strong ore sales from his latest shipment, high quality ore eagerly sought in the Joplin market.

Messrs. Hillhouse Workman Joplin Mr. Frost Greenfield J. P. Ward Fellows A.T. Friend

Home money to loan on improved farms in Wright and Douglas counties

Ready cash at 7 percent for seven years. Funds available as soon as title is perfected. No delay. Visit or write Avery & Stephens Mansfield Missouri for details.

Wright Douglas Counties Avery & Stephens Mansfield

Money to Loan On Farm Properties in Wright or Douglas

N J Craig offers money to loan on good improved farms in Wright and Douglas counties. Principal and terms available upon request.

J. Craig Wright Douglas Counties N. J. Craig

Farm Loans At Lowest Prevailing Rates Ad

Geo B Freeman advertises farm loans with the lowest prevailing rates and no delays.

Lodge News I O O F confers third degree on Williams

The I O O F lodge conferred the third degree upon R. P. Williams in a recent meeting. The event highlighted fraternal tradition and ceremonial practice within the lodge.

R. P. Williams

Malaria Symptoms and Herbine Remedy Ad

Yawning often in the day, dull ache and frequent stretching signal malaria. Herbine is advertised as a chill medicine that prevents or cures malaria by driving out impurities the parasite relies on, strengthening the liver and cleansing the bowels. Price 50c. Sold by all dealers.

Consecration of Home Life Topic Guided by Bible Teachings

Christian Endeavor program at Christian Church on September 3 explores the consecration of home life. Leader W C Coday leads questions on definition, biblical examples, speech, family altar, hospitality, starters, neighbor recognition, hindrances, impact on children, and how the society can promote home consecration with many named participants and roles.

W. C. Coday J. C. Carter Jewell Hoover John Potts C. L. Beach Hazel Burney Mrs. Peters Our Christian Endeavor Society Mabel Coday

Farm for Sale 80 Acres Near Mansfield and Hartville

80 acre farm for sale on Mansfield and Hartville road, fenced with 6 room house and barn. Drilled well at door, ample springs, 40 acres cultivated, acres in orchard. Includes wash amenities. Located 624 miles from Mansfield. Contact Co. C. Schafer, Box 443, South Side Station, Springfield, Missouri. Ady.

Mansfield Mansfield and Hartville Road C. Schafer South Side Station Springfield Ady

Hartville County Treasurer W E Rippee Noted

County treasurer W E Rippee of Hartville attended events last week, with local officials recognizing his service and participation in community matters.

W.E. Rippee Hartville

Obituary: John L. Andrews of Willow Springs

John L. Andrews was born July 18 1842 in North Carolina and died August 12 in Willow Springs at 74. He moved to Missouri as a child, served 3 years 7 months in the Union Army, married Clarissa Banta in 1867, and died after 57 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife, son W T Andrews, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and brother H J Andrews. Funeral held at Willow Springs Presbyterian Church with M A Prater presiding. interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

John L. Andrews North Carolina Willow Springs Missouri Crawford County Co. I 10Th Missouri Cavalry Clarissa Banta W.T. Andrews Mansfield H. J. Andrews Elk Creek C. P. Church Presbyterian Church of M. A. Prater Willd Springs

Death on Frisco Train Between Springfield and Mountain Grove

A man believed to be J. W. McClain traveling from Joplin to Birmingham died on a Frisco passenger train between Springfield and Mountain Grove last Wednesday night. The body was removed at Mountain Grove for burial preparations. Relatives will assume charge of the remains. Heart failure is presumed the cause.

J. W. McClain Joplin Birmingham Ala Springfield Mountain Grove

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