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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
1
Mansfield Chapter O E S and Mansfield Lodge A F A M held a joint officer installation for the year. Officers for the Star and Mason lodge were introduced by installing officers, with a large attendance and a festive reception featuring oysters, coffee, peaches, and stories.
The Mansfield Odd Fellows conferred the initiatory degree on four candidates Marion Miller John Clang linger B L Dalton and Mr Shreve. A large oyster and supper followed in the G A R Hall with thanks to the ladies for their refreshments. Next meeting is Saturday Jan 11 with officers to be installed and five candidates for the first degree plus others pending.
W A Black former editor of the Hamiltonian and owner of the Kidd der Independent buys a Mansfield paper in Wright County and takes immediate possession. Mr and Mrs Black are described as capable industrious editors. Caldwell County regrets losing them as citizens.
New buildings underway on the square as J K K P Coday begins a two story brick business building on his lot west of Wm Day's new brick store room. Mooney hotel rises with work progressing, plus several houses in construction and more planned.
A local account recalls an oyster supper arranged at the Masonic Hall on a Friday night. The committee procured oysters and celery for 100, coordinated by I Readdy, with staging, cooking, and crackers supplied by volunteers. The event featured burnt oyster soup and praise for the committee’s efficiency.
Readers are urged to check the new Mirror edition and subscribe to the paper, highlighting enhanced coverage and exclusive content available to subscribers. The appeal emphasizes timely news, features, and improved delivery.
The notes report excellent attendance with several new pupils and a first year Latin class organized. The High School chorus sang at the M. E. church and will perform again next Sabbath. Teachers note exams aren’t fully satisfactory and urge daily home study. Mae Hopper and Marvin Dennis are absent due to illness and recovery. The Senior class caused a stir by all being absent but then cheering their colors on arrival.
The Mirror prints a sale for J. J. Martin living near Olathe on Bryant Creek, scheduled for Monday. Martin suffered a severe fall about six weeks ago and is nearly incapacitated for work. he plans a sole Jan. 6 visit to Ozark County relatives before deciding his future.
The Mirror announces its office moved Saturday to the south downstairs room in the opera house block on the west side of the square. It notes recent difficulties but hopes to resume steady publication and smooth operation soon.
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