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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
The Mansfield Mirror announces weekly Thursday issues from the Opera House location with notices that advertisements remain until they are discontinued. The record notes a standard policy for ad insertions and ongoing publication cadence.
The Pie supper hosted at the Pool school in January drew public interest. Miss Fiona Rippee and her pupils organized an entertaining event with SH pies sold for 10.15 dollars, Barney Smith serving as auctioneer. The occasion proceeded with excellent order.
In February 1906 R L Handy began work at the Hensley meat market and in January 1915 ended his nine year tenure with the firm. He has uncertain plans for the future and remains an owner of the Purity Bakery.
The report notes a cloudy January as rural carriers weigh and count mail by class on routes and track postage on delivered and collected mail. Aldermen for the First and Second Wards include James Coday J B Freeman Dr J A Fuson and J B Freeman, with Freeman serving as Council President. meetings occur on the second Monday evening each month.
Frisco lines timetable lists eastbound passenger trains No 101 at 10 am No 103 at 4 am No 241 local freight at 12 20 pm and westbound trains No 102 at 12 am No 104 at 1 0 pm No 240 local freight at 12 50 pm. Burney, agent.
Rev. J. M. England serves as pastor for preaching services every second Saturday evening and Sunday. Sunday school meets each Sunday at 9 45 a.m. with W. B. Fullington as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching services every fourth week led by Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor. Morning worship at 9 45 a.m. G W Freeman serves as superintendent.
Preaching services every second Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. J. W. Needham, Pastor. Service times at 9:45 am. J. D. Reynolds serves as superintendent.
Over Mrs. Coday's williutry store. Preaching every first Sunday morning and evening and Saturday evening prior. Bible school at 10 a m every Monday. J A Riley superintendent Bible study and prayer meeting every Thursday evening. Ladies' Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon. Everyone welcome. W W Anderson, Molter.
Fragments complain about local winter entertainments failing to entertain. The text contrasts home talent with foreign acts and jokes about expenses, urging better performers and lively shows to lift spirits and health.
Beard James Christie Reais and Miss Ethelmes wed at Heelas on Sunday morning with ceremony by L Beach. Judge Beach officiated his first wedding in the town. The couple resided at a local home and were greeted by friends and relatives.
A garbled report describes a hunter named Watley Mowe and a bountiful deer kill near Wyewing. The carcass was hauled, meat delivered in gel condition, and local residents report satisfaction with the hunt. The fragment references families and a civic reaction from the community.
The Ryan Banking Co of Norwood merges with Norwood to form Royal Banking Co. in Wright County. Capital stock is 50,000 with broad ownership. officers remain from the prior banks. Directors include R. Hitehoek and J. Henson among others. Retiring officers depart from Norwood after consolidation.
Cheerful Valley reports a new baby girl to Mr and Mrs Prank Case with parents cheerful and all well. Various social notes mention visiting kin, illnesses, and local gatherings. A church service, aPrimitive Baptist event, and several small social visits are listed with names such as Luther Sharp Thos Young and Mrs J Mo Mountray.
Judge WoOS Cundber of Mountain Grove visited Troms Hawtwille to finish preparations before the new county officers take charge. The first regular meeting approved bonds for the collector, probate judge, recorder, and clerk, and decided to build two wooden vaults for the probate judge and collector and for the expense account.
Fragmented ad style notice touts Chamberlin's Weblets as beneficial for stomach trouble. Readable phrases mention relief from upset stomachs, frequent pains, and general comfort, with a call to purchase from general merchants.
Ad copy touts Dr Hell's Pine Tar Honey to soothe throats and shorten colds. It mentions penetrating throat tissues and light as germ killer with quick relief. References a Williams family and Hamilton Ohio location.
A garbled report states Norwood P O was robbed and tools were removed from Mrink Randall hardware store. The text suggests a plan to secure valuables and mentions a safe and blowers. Remaining details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
New Year’s Eve entertainment at the opera house drew a smaller crowd than hoped yet featured fine performances by music pupils led by Walter Hemel and other young artists. The evening offered a pleasing program and good demonstrable talent despite sparse attendance.
Sunday services featured Rev Wo TL Anderson delivering a sermon at the Christian Church. Expect congregational readings and prayer as part of the morning program.
An advertisement for Irl R Hicks Almanac 1915 invites readers to subscribe. It promotes the almanac as essential for homes, shops, and businesses, touting weekly issues and a mailed copy for a small price. The notice urges sending payment to Word and Works Publishing Company in St Louis Missouri.
Lines From London note a well attended Christmas tree at Guy Tombleson's with a happy mood. Several gatherings occur from December 28 to New Year Eve as friends and relatives visit London and nearby towns.
Advertisement copy touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and joint pain. It promises rapid relief when applied directly to the sore area without rubbing, claiming penetration to the pain seat and instant comfort. A 25 cent bottle is recommended and money back is promised if unsatisfied.
Lead Hill residents report mild disappointment as ice and snow fade, neighbors recount New Year visits, riding days, and local misfortunes. Otis Newton and family visited. Jo Newton’s mare died last week. Mrs. Peacock injured herself. communities plan chores and chores at Lead HM school house.
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