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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
1
Local notices list sales and advertisements across Mansfield Hartville Ava and Mountain Grove. Mentions of J Schmachtenberger sale Feb 17 and Oaklawn Dairy deliveries plus various ads for millinery furniture and dining specials.
Beginning Monday February 16 milk will be delivered from the wagon in Mansfield every morning at low prices per quart half pint pint and two cents. Orders by telephone will specify the amount wanted.
Nice weather after the snow. Gid Hensley and wife were guests of Will Roper and wife Sunday. John Eldridge was at Chas Holland's Sunday. Clyde Turbutton visited his uncle Wilee Turbutton. The first of the week. Siu Newton and wife are the proud parents of a huge baby boy. Misses Liza and Lavina Rose vert were guests of Misses Opal and Stella Gaskill Sunday. Mrs Sarah Bogart was the guest of Mrs. James Brewer. Ernie Gaskill filled his regular appointment at Mr. Frye. Sune Evoerett Rosvear went to Sam Newton's Sunday to see their new boy or there hired girl one, we know not which. Mrs AJ Brown visited Mrs. James Brewer Monday. Matrice Berry failed to lis appointment at Mrs. McClelland's. Emer Gaskill of Kansas City is visiting his sister, Mrs. Leslie Trice. Mrs Port White said she felt several years older since she had become grandma. Mesdames Press Newton and Port White spend most of their time at Sam Newton's now. James Brewer haus moved to Mansfield. Miss Jewel Hensley visited Misses Lela and Neta Tripp Sunday. Mrs Will Turbutton was the guest of Mrs W B S Gaskill Wednesday. The mumps are all better. Miss Eulalia Tripp is reported better. Say, Dinah, I guess you were n't mistaken about me being a man, for my wife does the writing when I am sick. Singing at No. 5 every first Sunday evening.
The Ashly singing event closes successfully amid cold rain. Pred Prye visits Spence school while Mae Prye remains ill. Everett Spence prepares for winter weather by putting up sheds. Various locals, including Coday, Prye, Frye, and Anderson families, are mentioned with travels, illness, and church events. A Meyer phone line completes service, and Orie Walton becomes Watkins Medicine Co agent in Wright county. Moving plans and a marriage are noted, with ongoing measles cases and school absences. Preaching and singing schedules at the Ashley church are listed for future Sundays.
A local folk update from Wolf Creek mentions Groundhog Day expectations and wood supply, plus a wave of illnesses mainly mumps and measles. It notes the loss of Roscoe Sikes family twins born June 27, 1914, now resting in peace, and reflects on faith and heaven. Community members named include Miss Florence Colay, Mr. Young, Miss Susie Oberhalser, John Pogan with a felon on his finger, Miss Fiona Rippee’s school, Win Shelton, J D Rowland, Miss Pansy, and recurring Sunday services at multiple churches with Rev Findley and Jameson.
All parties owing money to the Mansfield Jack Co. are asked to call at Mason's Drug Store and settle accounts with Jamey Coday Ady.
An advertisement by Pfeiffer Chemical Co promotes Dr Hobson's Rezema Ointment and Der inn Zoma Soap claiming rapid cure for eczema pimples and skin issues. Testimony from C P Caldwell of New Orleans touts complete clearing after using three boxes and three soap cakes. Weather brief notes rain sleet and snow through the week.
A varied local column notes birthdays and anniversaries of residents including Gutschke and John Lee, and reports visits of Emberton and Sikes families. It records a serious child accident, a twins arrival, and a funeral with Rev Light. The memory poem decries loss of infants and calls for faith. German Lutheran services are listed as every second Sunday.
J D Reynolds of Mansfield visited his daughter on Thursday. Mrs W A Brake and Miss Bessie Short were in Mansfield Tuesday. Nathan Graves spent Saturday in Norwood. D D Norcross visited Mansfield last week. Herbert Shelton stayed Thursday night at Nathan Graves home. John Short and wife of Prairie Hollow attended the Baptist church singing Tuesday night. Mrs Chris Tyson visiting Nathan Graves. Mrs Graves ill. Mont Brotemartle seen taking a new incubator home Saturday. Joseph Freeman of Mansfield visited Macomb Monday. Church singing at Baptist urged by Clarence Coday with Dinah invited to sing tenor. EKliner Towe of Olathe visited Monday. Mrs Henry Royal sick. Preaching at Baptist church first Saturday at 11 am and 7 pm and Sunday 11 am by Rev G Chadwell. Macomb Methodist church holds services second and fourth Sundays each month. Sunday school each Sunday. Sunshine.
The column lists numerous local illness visits and family updates. Paul Williams remains on sick list after dental work. Measles and lagrippe affect several families. Names include Brewer, Brentlinger, Edwards, Letsinger, Marshall, Phelps, Carter, Hale, and Su key. Many travel to see relatives, attend funerals, or assist with care.
Weather turns and illness grip Mansfield as measles spread among children and adults seek care. Neighbors report pneumonia fever, convalescence, and family care arrangements while other residents recount visits, moves, and social notes amid stormy conditions.
L C Hames of Marbury Alabama says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is one of the best medicines he has used at home. He notes it helps his children and works like a charm for colds and whooping cough. For sale by all dealers Adv Co L Beach was in Hattville
A stubborn winter cough troubles many and Dr King’s New Discovery offers relief after one dose. Henry D. Sander of Cavendish Vermont credits the medicine for pneumonia and lung trouble, urging families to keep it. It claims to help children’s coughs and offers a money back guarantee. Available 30 cents and one dollar from H E Bucklen & Co.
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