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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
Seemingly in a mischievous or quirky tone a small newspaper item notes a price of $1.50 a year in advance and refers to a local event titled Severe wae mee and Bearyes Opera. The fragmentary text implies a theater or opera listing with pricing and timing but provides limited context.
Harley Stouts and Miss Zella Leteinger visited J. W. Edwards on Wednesday. J. A. Riley shingled a barn for Benito last week and his family spent Thanksgiving with them. Miss Martha Moody and Mrs. W. H. Hale were guests, and Mrs. Robert Morass was taken home, improving. Several locals visited or hosted others, with influenza illness mentioned. Nora Letsinger changed her name to Mrs. Ernest Lyles. Sukey Heartborn notes digestion then advertises Herbine. A coal oil tip for flu and colds, from Mountain Grove Journal lore, ends the column.
Hereford herd for sale consisting of herd bail three year olds and fifteen two and three year old heifers a few old cows and calves four good bull calves one coming two year old and three yearling bulls all anxiety bred and in good breeding condition priced to go to buyer.
Frank Dennis of Mansfield and Lola Gaskill wed Nov 25 at the groom's sister home in Junction City Kansas. Dennis, son of Henry Dennis, is a Corporal in Co 17 164 Depot Brigade at Camp Funston. Bride Lola is praised as a popular young lady with many friends. The couple plan to reside in Mansfield. Chalmer Coble Ava assessor and Miss Reta Brazesl wed Sunday at the bride's parents near Tigris.
Trussie Deaver is on the sick list but is reported better. The influenza is raging again in this community. J. E. Stout's entertained at their home Sunday. Roy Buckles Dock Findley Master Marion Lester Cockrell. Ell other neighbors ill or recovering, with families sharing meals and visits as Thanksgiving approaches.
Sunday school at the Macomb Methodist church continues each Sunday as neighbors share care during flu season. The note mentions John Schafer Lorella Christy Corella Christy Albert Schafer and Mrs Greenwood among influenza cases. Corporal Lester Greenwood was home for Thanksgiving amid illness.
The Antioch meeting led by Rev. P. Davis and Rev. G. Thomas advances steadily. The Wal ters welcomed a baby girl named Lilia Agnes on November 27. Kelley is reported worse while Brazal is somewhat better. Mrs. G T Pitchford remains seriously ill. Rev. Holliman’s daughter Mary Davis from Arkansas is visiting Peggy Short this week.
L J Rushing and wife traveled to Hartville on Saturday for a business trip. The Walters family welcomed a baby girl on Touraday night. A large crowd gathered for the Antioch meeting now in progress. Walter Spock is home on furlough from Camp Funston Kansas and plans to return soon. Ink stand.
Hiram Strong of Pontiac travels home from Camp MacArthur Texas after receiving discharge from the army. The brief homeward stop reflects the closing of his service period and return to civilian life.
Miss Mae Miller stays with Mr Crain at Mansfield. Mrs Beasie Slayton and Uncle Henry Baie left Bryant Monday for Ohio where they will stay until spring. They will be greatly missed in Bryant.
Geo. Frye and C. E Dodson farms listed with Mansfield Mining and Development Co. names including C. O. Storm J. R. Newton D. A. Taylor J. M. Tairkield W. W. Frye Roy Hoggans and others. Roy Buckles H. Le Allred Bill Goss O. P. Wilcox offer to add names for five weeks for 25 cents.
Public auction 10 a m at the old Stone farm three miles south of Mansfield on Prairie Hollow. Items include two matched horses, two milch cows, various farm implements, crops and fodder, household furniture, and Plymouth Rock chickens. Terms: cash for under $10, over $10 nine months bankable note with interest. no removal until terms met.
W. R. Roper Col and T. A. Kay auctioneers with Geo and B. Freeman serving as clerk are listed for the sale.
Prairie Hollow notes affirming keeping promises. Mrs Chas Baker and children leave for Kansas after a month with relatives. Several locals ill, visiting, or traveling. Medley Towe injured by a accidental discharge of a .22 rifle, bullet injuring hand. Dr Vanney located the bullet after transfer to x ray.
Residents report a Thanksgiving gathering with Mr Anderson and wife Mrs Anderson, Ralph Thomas and wife, and Will Anderson and wife. Updates include Mr Hivote rushing home repairs, Mrs Beal visiting Mrs Jonah Johnson, and Emma Glenn visiting for homefolk. Donald Glenn recovers from flu and Nellie Howard returns home due to school closure.
Lead Hill obituaries and town notes recount a patriotic reflection and community life. Oliver and Ray Riley have been sawing wood locally. Horace Salisbury and wife visited. Cap and Marve Goss hosted. Charles Hunt moved to Webster County. A pie supper was rain postponed, raising 38.05 from pies. Sunday school held weekly. names include Alice Goss and Wm Tracy of Seymour.
An advertised remedy claims to destroy worms and act as a strengthening tonic for the stomach and bowels. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
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