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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
Numerous brief entries record visits and movements of residents including Many Mirrorettes H. C Tarburton in Ava, Nathan Mathews from Marion Kansas, Claude Duckworths in Kansas, and other travelers from Missouri towns. Also noted are coming magazine issues, sales ads, church events, and local engagements.
A Parent Teacher Association meeting will be held Friday afternoon from 4 to 5 at the schoolhouse. The program includes a duet by Miss Isabelle Wallace and Eula Newton, a paper on the necessity of occupation for children by Mrs. Mrao W. M. Divan, and a discussion led by Mrs. N. J. Craig.
The Christian Endeavor program on December 10 at M E Church presents a consecration meeting with Leader Lois Beach. Topics include how to defy evil with answers from Mildred Freeman, J D Reynolds, Magmies Beach, Thelma Davin, and others, followed by a roll call.
Local notes recount an unseasonably warm December with flies at screens, farmers cutting winter wood, and multiple church and school events. Rev. Bundy and Rev. Gideon preached at Moore schoolhouse, Tharp and Moore schools competed in spelling, and community gatherings included singing and visitors. News mentions individuals such as Miss Imhoff, Mr Moore, and Mrs Allen, with road work, Masonic lodge activities, and upcoming meetings in Wright and Douglas counties.
All members of Crescent Camp No 1684 Royal Neighbors of America are urged to attend the regular meeting on Tuesday December 12 at 7 00 p m sharp for the election of officers Adv Oracle Mrs Mary L Miller reads the notice inviting attendance and participation by members in governance and leadership roles.
School Notes reports Mansfield High School will host Thayer High School at J. D. Reynold's store Saturday December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is 25 cents and 15 cents. Also the Community Lyceum Bureau Course presents A Modern Ananias by the Mansfield Public School faculty at the opera house Wednesday December 18 at 8:15 p.m. Admission 25 cents and 15 cents. Don’t miss it.
Ward B Hitchcock issues an official tax list notice urging taxpayers to pay taxes during the month to avoid penalties. The brief public notice invites residents of Pleasant Valley Township to drop in and settle amounts at their convenience.
At Manafield Baptist Church tonight Neely the pastor of Seymour and Barb of Springfield begin a series of meetings. The event brings together faith leaders for a revival style string of talks at the Manafield church.
George Freet from Ava this week examined local mines and called them a challenging job for an experienced miner, noting the mines took effort and tested his skills.
The Hartville circuit court docket for December shows large attendance from Mansfield and Norwood. Cases listed include State v Elisha Kelly acquitted murder, State v E H Leming acquitted carnal knowledge, State v KR Farrier acquitted assault, and State v Dave Tarburton fined for disturbing religious worship. Also State v Jesse Lewis and Walter Moore continued, and State v Harry Stephens cigarettes by minor case pending. Scott Letainger is quite sick.
The Mirror announces a December 14 special Christmas issue with a grand cover and many holiday readings and merchant announcements. Space is filling, urging Mansfield businesses to advertise early to gain value and help the paper reach an unprecedented size and quality.
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the G. W. Freeman residence started by sparks from burning trash. The shingle roof above a stone cellar and a small outbuilding were damaged and destroyed respectively, with furniture damaged after prompt efforts limited the loss. Damage estimated at about 250 dollars, insured.
F D Mooney and wife express thanks for liberal patronage during their management of the Manafield Hotel and for acts of kindness after the hotel burned in 1912. They also extend wishes to Wiel, successors, Ellie and wife and a continued support.
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