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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
1
Mansfield Mirror lists sales, subscriptions, and local notices including specials at Stapp's and Shinpaugh's groceries, rug give-aways with purchases, medical and professional services, court adjournments in Ava, and travel notices. It notes births, relocations, and visits of residents, plus emerging business offers and subscriptions.
Arthur Wooldridge aged 25, a tie loader for Horace Paul of Western Tie and Timber Co. in St. Louis, died at Olden last week while loading ties. He slipped stepping from a plank into a car at the Frisco depot as a heavy tie swung down and crushed his skull.
A wagon load of ties en route to Norwood was stolen after the driver left them overnight. A farm near Norwood lost a heifer that was found killed and later its hide disappeared. Mr. Jones of Lead Hill county reports losses of fruit sauerkraut and other edibles. A residence at Ava was entered Tuesday night with nothing taken.
The Manatiel Concert Band elected officers led by J. B. Freeman as president, J. A. Hylton as vice president, W. C. Cedar as secretary and treasurer, and Elmer Strong as librarian at the recent meeting.
Roll of Honor notices express thanks for cash on subscription since the last issue. Names include Beighle St. Louis US diranthim Mansfield Ty Th Bell Mansfield O H Hensley Skidmore Kas JA Cole Mansfield J Freeman Mansfield Henry Honsaker Mansfield Wilson Dugan Mansfield GR Mink Mansfield J A Welwards Mansfield PD Moore Mansfield Dr W M Hamilton Mansfield Dr A Poson Mansfield J A Posen Hartville N J Craig Mansfield Win Craig Odin WF Day Mansfield W H Hitchcock Mansfield Miss Vera Hitchcock Chicago T Bo Hancock Boulwards Cole Mansfield Mrs H Simmons Tulsa Ok J D Reynolds Mansfield.
The editor urges readers to pay in advance, ending credit for the Mirror. Subscribers who have not renewed or paid will stop receiving copies. The note explains printing costs, labor, rent, and the need to collect subscriptions to cover expenses. Please send in the $8 to keep the publication running.
A thermometer on the northeast front of Mans Field Hotel logged morning readings over the past week. Friday showed 21 degrees above zero, Saturday 20, Sunday 22, Monday 25 near zero, Tuesday 42, Wednesday 30, Thursday 20.
Robbers visited Mansfield Sunday night stealing about 155 in cash from G W Freeman Sons general store and 125 worth of jewelry from Mansfield Drug Co. About 890 worth of goods were left behind and recovered by J K P Coday. The entry involved breaking rear doors and a measured theft of cash from a steel box and unlocked cash register. Local residents reported suspicious activity and neighboring towns were alerted to capture the thieves.
Market report lists egg types and poultry items with price cues in a condensed OCR fragment. Mentions eggs butter springs old hens duck greens fat turkeys geese and related market terms in a terse listing style.
Cedar Gap between here and Springfield will host the next annual maneuvers of the Missouri National Guard. Cedar Gap, a Civil War battle site and historic spot, is the chosen location with tactics likely on July 12.
Officials for Mansfield Chapter No 122 Royal Arch Masons were installed with H P Stephens J A Hylton P S H B Paul C H N J Craig R A C P W Newton and treasurer J E Craig and secretary J D Harvey among other officers and Masters of the Ist and 3d Veils noted.
The bulletin reports good attendance gains and improving department performance with some tardies. Upcoming events include Jan 18 address by Board of Education president C. A. Stephens, a library fund play by sophomores on Jan 29, and a New Year quarter holiday for well-behaved rooms. Teachers note time spent on record-keeping and urge parental help with grade cards. Dr R M Rogers spoke on altruism and health, stressing community protection and disease prevention.
In Wright county a major party shift unfolds with Republicans replacing Democrats in key posts. Sherman Griffith becomes state legislator succeeding Democrat B A Taylor. New county court comprises W E Young S W Hopper and W A Helsley. Probate Judge G C Murrell, Circuit Clerk J N Pryor Jr and County Clerk E G Purtle win reelection.
An Apple from Grand Junction Colorado arrives with a letter from B M Jones to Brother Black of Mansfield Missouri. Jones notes a taste of Colorado apples and invites more details or a visit to the land of apples and cider. The reply praises Ozarks apples larger than Colorado but admits Colorado as best state outside Missouri.
Roy Meyers of Ava was arrested in Springfield and brought to Mansfield on a wife abandonment and kidnapping claim. He had taken his child under the pretense of visiting a relative, was arrested on arrival, and a compromise arranged after his wife’s involvement. The couple reconciled and returned home.
Farm loans offered at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay. Advertisement from Geo, B. Parma.
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