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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
A cluttered column mixes ads for groceries, subscriptions, furniture, clothing, and local services with brief notices of church events, community updates, and travel between Mansfield and nearby towns. Names include James Coday, Reynolds, Rippee, Wylten, and Burney among others, with mentions of market prices, a holiday sale, and a few social visits.
Deputy Sheriff B F Stone takes office after surprise appointment at Hartville. Sheriff W L Creer praised for selection. W H Dennis named postmaster of Hardiner and A M Dennis named mail carrier. Alexander Kelly of London vows to quit domino games after return match with Boyd Turner of Newburg. A pie supper is planned at Pool school Miss Fiona Rippee teaches there. A large initial ring to be picked up before Christmas near M G Hensley’s house by the square, return to M Ks Garman at the post office for reward.
A list of names from various U S locations appears as our barles for cash on subscription since the last issue. Names include T Newton in Washington D C A M Dennis in Frederick Okla W H Dennis Hardiner Kus A Oetting Mansfield R P Chandler Mansfield W O Rippee Cedar Gup Frank Schevermann Mansfield HH Fuge Odin K Matrow Davis 8 1 D A L Moore Mansfield Ki J P Pool Mansfield John Hendricks Mansfield J A Moore Parsons Kas Kuth Riech Los Angeles John Rippes Mansfield.
District Deputy Grand Master GW Tripp of Mansfield will install officers of the I.C OF lodges in Wright county on January dates at Jericho Hartville Cedar Gap Mountain Grove Norwood Mansfield He will appoint others to install at Manes Grove Spring and Ryuborn.
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Van dergrift Pa says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is her children's favorite for colds and coughs. It helps them and is far superior to any other cough medicine she has used. For sale by all dealers.
A notice instructs taxpayers to visit Fuson’s drugstore to pay taxes and learn the percentage added. Signed by STRONG, Collector, and Ady James Coday, Deputy.
Notice to correspondents asks send items by Monday or Tuesday to avoid delays. Late arrivals make it hard to process them until the next week. Please send items Monday if at all possible.
Advertises farm loans with the promise of the lowest prevailing rates and no delay. Mentions Garo B Freemay as perhaps the advertiser. No further details on terms or eligibility are provided.
Official tax list for Pleasant Valley township urges residents to pay taxes promptly to avoid penalties. Taxes should be paid before January 1 at the office, first door north of Farmers and Merchants Bank, handled by Ward B. Hitchcock.
A joint installation of officers for A. F. and A. M. Lodge No. 143 and O. B. S. Lodge No. 70 occurred at the Masonic hall on Monday night. Irene Paul presided over the Ladies side while J. A. Hylton served as grand marshal. Toasts honored pioneers in religion education transport Freemasonry and local leadership with remarks by Rev Joseph Davis Prof J A Hylton C A Stephens Mayor G S Burney and others.
In Rosebud area notes, a protracted meeting draws large crowds at Flint Point. Mrs. Archer visits daughter Mrs. Sid McCrite from Thursday to Sunday. George and Warren Cassidy of Kansas stay at Delbert Worth’s Wednesday. Aaron Herod spends Christmas with sister Mrs. Goss ivans uiley. Christ mas day nuptials for Rosebud neighbors. Columbus Wallace visits John McCrite’s Sunday. Arthur Deaver builds a new house and plans to move soon. Delbert Werth and wife visit Join Pope’s and Geo Werth’s Christmas. Sim Goss and wife drop by Mrs. Herod’s Monday night.
Rev Joseph Davis pastor of Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrated turning 70 with a large family dinner at his sister Mrs Miller home in Seymour. 44 family members attended as Davis remains active in the ministry and is noted as a pioneer preacher and highly esteemed South Missouri pastor.
Local note from Prairie Hollow wishes Merry Christmas and a bright New Year. Mentions travel by James Letsinger and Ed Deavyer to Hanston Kansas, visits by K J Wreeman and Emma Dewey in Mansfield Marion, rheumatism in Marion Lotsinger, new neighbors for the year, water deliveries by Q Freeman, Christmas dinners with R W Starne and family, Aunt Bettie Letsinger improving, and wishes for a bright New Year with reminders to keep resolutions.
Gloomy weather dampens plans but singing at No 1 was well attended and all had a nice time. Opal and Stella Gaskill returned home for holidays. Stella and Ctella Gas kill visited Mrs Hosea Stout. Mrs Lizzie Hancock left for Springfield for a dressmaking course. Will close with wishes for a Happy New Year.
Market notes show varied prices for poultry and fowl items. References to hens, ducks, geese, and franks appear with price hints and quality indicators, though text is fragmented. No clear seller names or destinations are present.
A Christmas dance at Samuel Burnell home near Vera Cruz in Douglas County Missouri turned violent after Richard Page demanded a dance. A melee left Dave Yandell, Sherman Yandell, and Jess Yandell badly cut and Bob Lawrence with head bruises from sticks and revolver blows. Jess Yandell was accidentally shot when a revolver in his scabbard discharged. All are recovering.
Archie Wilcox and Miss Clara Getting joined in matrimony by Rev. W H Anderson at the bride’s parents four miles northwest of Mansfield. Witnessed by family and minister. After a noon ceremony, a feast followed with cake from Springfield. They live with groom’s parents after Christmas reception. Friends wish them a happy New Year and prosperous life.
An old advertisement urges immediate attention for colds croup and whooping cough in children. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery to check the cold soothe cough lessen inflammation kill germs and aid nature healing. Readers are advised to ask their druggist and buy a bottle today.
N J Craig offers to loan money on well improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. Applicant must supply details and terms will be negotiated. The lender seeks secure real estate as collateral and favors prompt, reliable borrowers.
The Mansfield Hotel promotes a special Sunday dinner event next Sunday inviting guests to enjoy a curated meal. Details on timing and menu are limited in the message.
Attendance is good and students show eagerness to work. Dr. R M Rogers will address the students Monday morning. Miss Ellis's brother Roy Ellis of Greenfield visited, praising the school. The pie supper received thanks to many helpers and auc tioneer F H Riley. English classes will study classics. agriculture reads extra material due to weather. Elmer Gaskill of Fremont, Neb., visited to view the new building.
Tony Phelps known as Uncle Tony died about noon Thursday from old age. Mansfield’s only Black resident and perhaps the oldest person in Missouri, he came from Kentucky with Robert Murray’s family about 30 years ago and lived in Mansfield 26 years. Interment was in Mansfield cemetery after a service by Rev. Joseph Davis. Also, Mrs. Mabel Hatcher died aged 40 near Hartville from heart disease. infant child of Mr. Mays near Olathe died and was buried yesterday.
On Wednesday evening December 28 at 4 30, at J P Anderson’s home four miles east of Mansfield, Wm A Sampson of Windsor married Miss Mabel Anderson. Only the officiating minister Rev W H Anderson and his wife attended. A grand supper followed and the couple left Saturday for their Windsor home amid hopeful forecasts for happiness.
Shop at Reynolds now offering closing-out prices on all men’s and boys’ suits. Limited stock remains as the store clears inventory.
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