A Little Boy S Soliloquy by Pantry Door
Little Eddie stands beside the pantry door gazing with longing at the blue jam pots and the row of cookies cakes and pies, a simple domestic moment captured in verse.
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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
6
Little Eddie stands beside the pantry door gazing with longing at the blue jam pots and the row of cookies cakes and pies, a simple domestic moment captured in verse.
S C Rippee and Miss Maude Baker were married at 7 40 Monday evening by Justice of the Peace C Lt Beach. The ceremony took place in the upstairs room over the Mirror office where the couple had prepared a home and received congratulations and best wishes.
A thermometer on the northeast front of the Mans field Hotel logged daily readings over the past week. Friday rose to 42 above. Saturday and Sunday showed above zero. Monday 16 above. Tuesday similar. Wednesday 14 above. Thursday 1 above.
The WCTU met with Mrs Latimer on January 12 1915 for scripture reading and prayer led by Mrs Latimer. Mrs Burney read an article on Secretary Bryan dining without liquor amid diplomatic protests. Ways and means discussed to promote prohibition and a prayer meeting planned for January 14 at Mok church. Huffican day celebration planned with Mrs Lizzie Craig on January 26 inviting all.
A lengthy excerpt underscores a call for sincerity in church life. It cites Gelett Burgess and a satirical term wugmush to condemn insincere flattery, factionalism, and weak obedience. The piece critiques pastors who bow to influential families, urging authentic, scriptural conduct over social manipulation.
Cold weather continues at Lead Hill with community notes on church services. Rev A Ross preached. Miss Estyl Matney and Thos Matney visited grandmother near Seymour. Latter Day Saint preacher traveled to Lead Hill for a service, accompanied by John Poart and Goss. Numerous callers and visitors at Joe Goss and related households. birthdays, singing, and a reading of a new book Caress of Victory led by Burl Morris.
In Astley and nearby Macomb area items, residents report a protracted meeting ongoing at Astley. Nellie Dake visited family, and several visits among Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Christy, Mrs. Dove, and others occur. Schedules include a school program and pre supper event at Macomb, with Mrs G W Brewer returning from Tennessee and multiple family visits noted.
The State of Missouri gives notice of the final settlement of the estate of A J Buckles, deceased in Wright County. Executor S J Craig intends to make final settlement at the next probate term in Hartville on February 8. Creditors and interested parties must appear.
The weather report lists daily high and low temperatures and precipitation in inches. It notes conditions such as clear and cloudy days and credits the Cooperative Weather observers and the Weather Bureau for the data.
Rembert notes Rev C N Findley preaching each first Saturday and Sunday nights at Pleasant Hill. Local visits include Misses Thorn Elsie Young and Clarence Young to Hose Young. Nancy Scott returned home. exchanges with L W Hensley Elihu Coday and families. Thula Jones at Emmet Jones. Elmer Hensley and Dollie Laurel Hensley. Blanch Davis Verbie Scott at school. John Hickman with Emmett Jones. Nancy Scott learns Andy Scott in Nevada burned but improving. Albert and Hiram Coday dinner at Elihu Coday. Mrs Dugger visits Mrs Richa.
G N Millers sale held Friday drew a large crowd and he plans to locate somewhere in Oklahoma. Neighbors regret his departure. Miss Avery returns to Mansfield after a successful Oak Grove term. Jease Wallace hosted a singing class with Chester Crain and Winchester Wallace performing. Grace Sullivan and Bob McCrie shared Sunday with Raymond Williams family. Mrs Quisenberry and son Carlton visited from Mountain Grove at M L Andrews in Albwanda while Margie Wilson of Lead Hill visited P S H McCrite. A Williams and wife visited H H Perigo Sunday.
The school reports new library books and a piano overhaul funded by a December gun club fundraiser. Principal and teachers share recent activities including devotional exercises, reading sessions, and a plan for improved lesson assignments. Several students face absences due to family matters while others prepare for an ambitious future in education and local schooling.
A handwritten funeral notice and obituary records Martin Luther Rippee born 1802 in Wright County Missouri. It details his Christian life, death December 20 1914 after 40 days illness due to blood poisoning, and mentions his church service as a licensed minister and family mourners including wife and siblings. It notes he is uncle to Tom Rippee and nephew to T J Rippee of Minsfield.
Announcement lists D M Carter as a candidate for Wright County Superintendent of Public Schools subject to voters at the school election on Tuesday April 6 1915. The notice emphasizes the election decision rests with the electorate.
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