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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
1
Local Mansfield observations reveal frequent reader subscriptions and notices. Numerous names from Mountain Grove to Osceola visit Mansfield or send renewals, with ads for Senorita cigars, bakery items, clocks, and area promotions. The piece highlights ongoing subscriptions, new readers, and upcoming events at the Mansfield opera house and Wright county ads.
A string of mishaps marked Tuesday in Mansfield as J. C. Carter was cut on the forehead by debris from a gasoline engine, R. L. Handy injured his wrist by a sawing accident, and Clifford Robinett was disfigured by a blow to the head. Hiram Hight’s residence caught fire but was quickly extinguished, while deputy B A.Y. Surby proceeded with homestead organization as officials received benefits the next morning.
An old advertisement claims chronic constipation can be cured with Chamberlains Tablets. It urges readers to try them, notes a quarter price, and states they are for sale by all dealers. The snippet reflects vintage marketing language.
Dr Riley advertises artificial teeth made with English pink gums and pa moulds, asserting only one price and one grade of work. He urges careful investigation and notes his Hartville visit sessions on February 10 11 12 18 14 15 before returning to Mansfield for a month.
B A Y organized here Tuesday evening by C S Surby of Houston who has been here in the order's interests Officers elected include C A Henderson Foremand W A Black Master of Ceremonies W H Fullington Correspondent R F Barnes Master of Accounts Mrs Erva Arnold Chaplain Carl Tripp Overseer M Hodge Watchman James Campbell Sentinel Mrs B Morris Lady Rowena Mrs M Hodge Lady Rebecca Regular meetings scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays each month The homestead begins with promise for a successful future.
Mrs Elizabeth Platt chief sen ate of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen delivered an excellent Yeomanry lecture at the Mansfield opera house on Wednesday evening. Her address was appreciated by attendees and she noted she formerly resided here and welcomed the chance to visit again.
Mansfield announces a new music store to be run by C. L. Beach and Sons with C Walter Beach and Frank Beach. Located in the opera house block beside D H Lilly’s restaurant. Opening date to be announced. Will sell musical instruments and sheet music. Wishing them success.
Old resident G W Stipp aged about 65 died Thursday evening at his home 2 1/2 miles from Mansfield on the Mountain Grove road. He was a well known reader and respected citizen in the vicinity.
The Mansfield Cornet Band under W. B. Slater performed in the opera house on Thursday with violinist Slater and pianist Keller. Miss Vivian Miller impressed with a piano solo. Local talents and the Henderson Com pany provided numbers amid enthusiastic encores. The next concert was rescheduled to February 27.
The Mansfield and Hartville youths will now hike on February 15 and February 22 respectively due to weather. This rearrangement aims to keep parity, with both groups practicing and news outlets debating scheduling. Local citizens have even formed a purse to cover return transport.
S. L. Howard of Kansas City was at the Mansfield hotel on Monday January jae with no further details.
Grandma Hopper visits Rhoda Tarburton this week and Miss Jessie Brasher starts at Manafield. Mrs. Rosewear suffers grippe while Hosea Walters heads to Springfield for business college after No 9 term. Families visit, singing events draw crowds, and locals attend chiravari and Sunday gatherings amid cold weather.
John Kelley aged 83 died Sunday at his home six miles north of Mansfield from bronchial trouble. Funeral conducted by Rev T J Carnett at the Mansfield M E Church with interment in Mansfield Cemetery. He resided near Mansfield 10 years after moving from Kentucky and owned a fine farm on the Gasconade River. Survived by a wife and several children. He was a longtime Methodist and a respected community member.
J D Avery and J D Stephens have established Avery & Stephens a real estate loan and insurance agency above the Bank of Mansfield. Both are prominent local businessmen with extensive experience and knowledge of Wright County land values and property worth.
The Mansfield Mirror urges subscribers to update addresses and payment times while praising new electric lighting. It promotes cash subscriptions, printing orders, and advertising, inviting readers to visit. The piece advocates building silos and expanding dairy herds as a path to regional prosperity, stressing proper care and spring start for milk cows and related farming practices.
Reliable sources report large scale tobacco cultivation across several counties with net profits of 100 dollars or more per acre. Ozarks growers say Wright county offers a ready cash market and easy cultivation, suggesting a profitable new industry if farmers act now to invest and select the high value varieties.
Six new subscribers were gained on Friday along with two renewals. The note urges continued support and a larger total, aiming for a thousand. It highlights the Mirror as an up-to-date press model and asks readers to fund a year of the paper for themselves and a friend.
E G Comstock suffered a severe stroke Saturday morning. His many friends will be pleased to learn he is recovering nicely from the attack. He is one of Mansfield's most substantial citizens and will be glad to see him about once more in good health.
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