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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
The Mansfield area page lists sick reports, visits, and arrivals from Ava Mountain Grove Norwood and Hartville. Mentions of J L Latimer, W T Norcross, Prof J A Hylton and many others visiting relatives or attending legal business. Community members such as Mrs W G Reynolds and Maude Coday are noted visiting or returning from trips.
The note covers a string of town items from 1916 including illnesses, sales, births, and community plans. Mrs. B R Barnes is reported sick while Estes sells Norwood Press to M R Mitchell. A daughter was born to A Stephens and wife. Public notices urge renewed subscriptions as January ends hunting season. Ray Dennis shipped hogs to St Louis, and Ava defeated Mansfield 32 to 12 in basketball. Bryant Farmers' Club plans a public hall. attorney BA Parnsworth will relocate to Caruthersville. The month mentions lemon crops, donations for a needy family, and legal business about a 330,000 bond issue. The body of Mrs. McDuffey was shipped to Blair, Oklahoma for interment. The Mansfeld Concert Band appoints Prof W S Slater as director and plans a minstrel show. The Diner on train 103 derailed near Lead Hill. wrecker from Springfield aided. Stout and Rice dissolve their Mansfield transfer partnership. new owner Artemus Atkinson will run independently, expanding local transfer lines. The cases Moody vs Long and Beach vs Avery are noted with scheduling changes and court involvement.
Obituary notes the death of Edward Payson Seymour born March 17 1836 died December 21 1915 in West Hartford Iowa and Missouri connections. It records his family, marriage Martha Hurlbut, son Jay Elsworth Seymour, business in Marion Iowa and later Douglas County Missouri. Also memorializes Joseph Davis and Owen Gorman deaths with funeral details and family survivors.
An old time advertising copy touts Dr King s New Life Pills to improve digestion relieve constipation and tone the body final lines urge buyers to obtain the product for 2 cents at their druggist with claim of clearer eyes and healthier skin.
Andrew Ross and his wife marked their golden anniversary with a Tuesday dinner. Their six living children attended, along with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. All who could attend helped honor the couple on their special day.
A resident in Ady reports long term use of Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders and claims they are the best he has ever used. The product is described as obtainable everywhere.
Rev Joseph Davis of the C P church expresses pride in a fine gift presented by the Ladies Aid Society, highlighting community support and church appreciation.
Regular appointment by Rev L L Arnold of Ava at Prairie Hollow. Local visits include Mrs Lydia Palmer of Kansas City, Jas Keith and family, and other relatives. Sick reports: Leif Letsinger family, Mrs Letsinger gravely ill, Marion Letsinger children ill, Lum Freeman improving. Weekly activities: Sunday School at Prairie Hollow, prayer meeting Sundays. Various local travel and visits noted among Roy, Freeman, Parrott, and Quisenberry families. New Year wishes and health updates accompany the community bulletin.
The advertisement claims HERBINE is an effective liver stimulant that purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. It is priced at 50 cents and sold by all dealers.
A January 9 service features a roll call discussion on Why join the church with Eph 3 5 21 led by Lulu Riley. Panelists J A Hylton J D Inman Mrs Peters Mrs Hoover discuss church impact on civilization joining motives and early life entry. Business meeting follows for officer elections and Tenth Legion organization. Members urged to attend with friends.
The Bryant Farmers' Club presents an evening of two plays and songs with a box supper to finance a Bryant hall. On Saturday night doors open at 7, with a ten cent admission for ages over nine. those bringing boxes are admitted free and box buyers receive their door fee back. Hat tie Williams, Secretary and Treasurer of I. I. C., invites all to attend.
John W Stephens is announced as Republican candidate for sheriff in the county. The column extols his character, education, and public service including teaching, school board work, and four to five years as Mountain Grove township Republican committeeman. A vote for Stephens is urged as a right direction.
A 21 month old child of Reed Baker and wife suffered severe burns when his clothing caught fire while dining with family about 34 miles south of Mansthold. Dr Ro MM. Rogers attempted emergency care but the child’s condition remained critical.
An old farmer advertises a remedy named UALTARIY SSN LINIMENT sold by All Dealers with a promise of rapid relief for the affected area. The description emphasizes thorough application and describes a satisfactory result at a stated price per bottle.
Market listing details odd items and quantities with garbled OCR. Readable elements mention Mansfield Produce Market and Miansfiehl Produce Co along with scattered product notes and prices, but core facts are unclear and fragmented.
Real estate listing for about 85 acres located 2 miles from Mansfield in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 3, township 25, range 13. Asking price $350 with $100 down and easy payments on the balance. Contact J. Jolner at 1229 East Douhis Avenue, Wichita, Kansas. Ady Cash Store for argwins Av.
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