11 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
1
Local Mansfield and surrounding area items list sales notices from Stapp J D Reynolds Cash Mercantile and Mansfield Hotel promotions. The Hancock era column includes personal visits, travel notes, church events, legal matters, school and railroad discussions, and upcoming community events with names like George Coday Ruby Taylor A J Slate and Rev Needham, reflecting a small-town midwestern newspaper brief.
Announcement urges Mirror readers to attend the big Minstrel Band Concert at the opera house tomorrow February 12 for an enjoyable evening and to show appreciation for the band.
An advertisement from I A Wesson in Wingo Kentucky markets leaf tobacco at $2 for 10 pounds. The copy emphasizes the product as nice, red, and mild with delivery offered. The notice targets tobacco buyers seeking value and convenience in the region.
Classified listing offering a Mission dresser and chiferobe a wash stand library table four Mission rockers a 9 by 12 Axminster rug a cook stove a mare a year old colt and various small housekeeping articles.
Mrs Lewis Quigley visited the residence of J B Freeman in a brief social stopover noted by local society columns. The visit highlighted family connections and neighborhood engagements without further incident.
The notice thanks subscribers for cash on subscription since the last issue. Names include T W Preeman Mansfield W G Reynolds Mansfield J H Pope Mansfield red Grover Mansfield Mrs Ellen Grover New Carlisle Ind Horace Paul Mansfield John Friend Dadeville J F Wilson Mansfield Henry Priess Alma W S Dickey Kansas City R E Coday Turkey Ford O.
A thermometer on the northeast front recorded morning temperatures at 1 am for a week. Readings ranged from 20 to 52 degrees above zero, with values noted for Saturday through Thursday and a Sunday entry.
A T Friend of Mansfield, livestock dealer, won $1174 in circuit court at Savannah for a carload of hogs shipped from Mountain View to Mr Jones. The jury verdict favored Friend after testimony from Mountain View Kansas City and Iowa, with experts attesting to the hogs’ health. Counsel included N D Craig of Mansfield and Perry T Allen of Springfield with Savannah attorney assistance.
John Cunningham about 60 was shot through the body and died from the wound yesterday. Dr J Cunningham and his wife of Pomona were sent for but arrived after his death. The incident occurred at a dance near Ava on Moday night.
Readers learn attendance gains and a February 22 high school entertainment. Visitors drop by Friday, with Ruth Haverty absent for the first time this year. An OG F girls’ humorous sketch is planned for the band concert. Fifth and sixth graders form a literary society, while other rooms report illness and strong student work. New high school visitors and talks from C. M. Sevier spur improved school life and goals. Continuous dismissals and a meeting topic on mental education reflect growing discipline and moral training.
Freeman D. Martin, Kansas City public service engineer, met Mansfield officials to discuss a waterworks system. Absence of Mayor Burney halted action, but Mansfield needs the project and may seek bonds if state legislation allows fourth class cities to vote them. Local support urged for waterworks.
Reverend Joseph Davis, pastor of Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterians, preached at Norwood Methodist Episcopal church. He plans to preach in March at Norwood Baptist church as his next stop. Davis is noted for preaching across denominations including Methodists Baptists and General Baptists besides his own Cumberland Presbyterian church.
N J Craig seeks to loan money on well improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. He desires secure collateral on quality rural property and offers favorable terms for investors. Possible borrowers should contact for details and eligibility.
Market note lists items with measurements and percentages for poultry and produce. Mentions fats, greenslides, duneks, turkeys, geese, and hens in compact market shorthand. Contains multiple abbreviations and units, reflecting a brief trade bulletin format.
MO A Dennis, Wright County Tax Collector, warns delinquent taxpayers that his term expires March 1, 1915. He states several owe personal and real estate taxes and that without immediate payment, they will face an execution with extra costs. He seeks to clear books before final settlement with the county court.
Frisco railroad workers across Missouri rally to restore freight and three-cent passenger rates. Springfield hosts over 3,000 workers, with 5,000 more from along the line, urging legislators and businessmen to back petitions and letters supporting reduced rates. A special Frisco train carried attendees to the gathering.
Christian Endeavor program at M E Church on Sunday in Peb M4 at 645 p.m. features subject The Solid Foundations of Life and scripture lesson LCor 915. Includes songs Wonderful Words of Life Book of Ages and More About Jesus, readings Opal Free man Minta Avery Ora Rippee Walter Coday J. C. Carter offer foundation guidance. Announcements closing prayers led by Fiona Rippee. Everyone welcome.
No delay. Geo Freeman offers farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with prompt service and local expertise.
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