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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
4
Readers enjoyed a festive holiday as families and neighbors shared meals visits and greetings across homes in the Moya Tor community. Casual plans, travel from Kansas and multiple Christmas Day gatherings highlighted a season of togetherness among the Brentlingers Edwards Letsingers Morrisses and neighboring families.
Fred Thompson of Midway regains computing at home as Bud Rushing joins him after purchasing his brother’s personal property. Mrs Jason McCrell and family visit MC McC tapd and family, with PRGGY SHORT noted.
Mount Olive Wesare enjoyed a fine snow and pleasant weather as Jove Rushing, his wife and brother Row visited sister Mrs Ha Dedmord Sunday. Lal Austin and son Giresie traveled to Hartydile Saturday for business. Gussie and Mille Rushing attended Sunday school and singing at Antioch. A few weeks remain on the community ventiiteal feria amid region events.
The article notes Jonna S Findley arrived home on Tone Pyorsdauy night with a discharge from the US Army after service overseas. Dovk Gates and wife and Migh Shores dived at Boss Findley's Saturday. Oscar Freeman and Reed Johnson received an honorable discharge and arrived. Mrs N Nevela visited Ross Findley last Sunday. Emre and Anna Findley called in the afternoon.
Mt Pleasant area notes report a white Christmas this year with scattered family visits over the weekend. Elaie Light and Lona Smith spent Monday together while Mrs Kuuston Salth is ill. Families Geo Frye and Laster visited Miss Minnie Denis. Walter and Ben Newton spent Christmas Eve with Mr Brazens. Roy Hucles and Grant Let visited Houston Smnth on Thursday. GE Dennis and his wife called on Barney Smith Sunday.
A vintage ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offers the quickest relief for coughs and colds. It references usage by customers in multiple towns and presents testimonials praising its effectiveness in easing throat irritation and persistent coughs. The text reads like a period health ad with abbreviated names and locations.
Obituary notes James Daniels Kelley born March 4, 1884 died December 25, 1hs at age 0 years 8 months. He joined the Tapist church at Maysville and later Anti Vel. The family lists many relatives and mourners including Nora Ken ev Osborn Henry Kelley Hat wile Mrs Adige Wrater Osborn Charles Kell iow Manstields Jotet Kelley and Lille Kelley. The service was at New Hope church with burial awaiting resurrection. Also memorials for Martha Mindley James Henderson Findley and George Elmer Mindley born 1805 died December 4. They professed faith in Christ, with soldiers Giladiy and others noted. Funeral rites and remembrances reflect deep loss in Weight County community.
Fragmentary text recounts a funeral sermon for a local figure, mentions Dr Chadwell of Noewood, and references community figures like Miner and Mrs. Won. Includes medical testimonial style lines about cures and ailments, with scattered names such as Clint Quillen and Otis in Wrist county and notes on Old Mattoon.
Local notes detail Sunday gatherings with families and visitors including Loya Deivers Wan in Denver and Wesles Stout. Residents like J McMautray and OD Wiedsley’s guests attend dances. Several hogs and hay were butchered on Friday and Saturday. A large group of names from Eynait, Chaphey City, and nearby towns appear among the attendees and visitors. The piece lists many individuals visiting homes, church parties, and community events.
Sleepy Hollow items recount a white Christmas mishap, Lina’s illness, Miss Millie and Averet Rushing visiting Miss Harbara Wells, and several local social calls. DW Howard made a business trip to Seymour on Monday. Mrs Jet Back visited sister Mrs Lawra Branstedter, Henry Kelly and wife spent Sunday with Mrs J D Welty. Russell Walters and family visited Wal Payes Sunday. Lone Star.
The forecast calls for temperatures around the Mississippi Valley region to stay slightly above normal early in the week. Expect the remainder of the period to feature near heat levels with temperatures staying warm and stable.
The James A. Harper Supply Co of Kansas City Missouri seeks black walnut kernels and hickory nut meats. They pay a price per pound and cover parcel post charges. Remittance sent by return mail upon receipt of goods.
The Le Lines Music Co of Springfield Missouri lists one good used Crown make Chapel Organ for sale. Churches interested should note the Mansfield Mirror for further word.
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