Mansfield area notes and local ads mix in weekly roundup
A Springfield and Mansfield bulletin of visits and postings lists Gus Hoover Amos Roy Frank Smalley J H Robinett and Dr R M Rogers in Springfield or nearby towns on various days. Local merchants promote dinners ads street notices and business moves including James Brewer buying Lester Stone’s stake in Mansfield Transfer Co and N J Craig offering farm loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brewer
Lester Stone
Mansfield Transfer Co
Lula Carter
Jewell Hoover
Macomb
Little Court White
Ava
Press Newton
Stapp
Ady
Just Pick-Ups Special Correspondence From Mansfield
A lively Mansfield area note recounts social visits, illnesses, and local happenings. Names include James Hight, Mrs King, Mrs Slate, Sterling Gaskill, Jas Brewer, Mrs Walton, Mrs Frye, Miss Belle Stone, J W Brentlinger, Drue Turner, Mrs Henry Baker, and many others. Social events, carpet shopping, singing rounds, and family gatherings populate the column with frequent mentions of illness, visits, and community chatter.
Antrim Gleanings Bright but Windy
Local notes report Mrs. Sadie Goulding’s funeral in Seymour and social visits among residents including Mrs. Borders and W. A. Glenn. Elsie Kelly’s birthday party, school plans at Pleasant Valley, and farming work fill the week. Smallpox reports spread around Odin as court sessions approach on Pea Ridge Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lo
Job
Kelly
Mansfield
Elsie Kelly
Hargis Chapel
Frank Borders
W. A. Glenn
Pleasant Valley
James Brasher
Howell County
Fire prevention delegates meet at Springfield session
G. B Freeman and C. L. Beach attended the fire prevention meeting Friday at Springfield as delegates from here. Others appointed as delegates were unable to attend. W. C. McCain of nearby Hartville was present this week, busy making repairs on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B Freeman
C.L. Beach
Springfield
W.C. McCain
Hartville
His Stomach Troubles Ad Helps for Indigestion
John R. Barker of Battle Creek Mich reports relief from heart burn indigestion and liver complaint after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims thousands cured and urges readers to try the medicine, noting it is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Barker
Battle Creek
Mich
Chamberlain
Ady
Death by accidental gun discharge near Cedar Gap
J W Stubblefield aged 24 died at his home near Cedar Gap at 8 o clock Friday evening from a gunshot wound received about 2 PM. He left his double barrel shotgun in a brush pile and, retrieving it, the gun discharged, injuring his right side and passing through the lungs and liver. Born Oct 14 1880 in Arkansas, he was unmarried. Interment was Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stubblefield
Cedar Gap
Mr. Stubblefield
Jerry Rush
J. A. Fason
Arkansas
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Health
An Ideal Woman's Laxative touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a natural remedy for stomach and liver function. They stimulate and regulate bowels and toning the system priced at 25 cents. Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis. Mrs Walter White and her little daughter returned home Monday after a surprise Sunday dinner with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louia
Walter White
Gasconade items and local notes from Wanneta
Local items report road conditions Mansfield to Hartville and church revival scheduling. Visitors include Mrs. Coday and Mrs. Keys. births, illnesses and family travels are noted. Smallpox and mumps cases persist at Odin. Easter egg greetings appear from John Workman and Chas Keys. Lutheran services alternate German and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagons
Dennis
H D. Noverens
Wolf Creek
Mel
Bouls Cutting
Mr. Shirley
Joplin
Odin
John Workman
Chas
Wanneta
Bryants and Alvanda Mrs Henry Honsaker ill at home
The community notes show Mrs Henry Honsaker ill with illness improving after two more weeks of school at Vint Rock. Doskey McMillen returns from Oklahoma and local tempers praise fine weather and plowing for corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vint Rock
Best Cough Medicine for Children
Mrs Li da Dewey of Milwaukee praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for use with her children and herself claiming it relieves coughs colds and croup quickly. The advertisement notes the remedy is pleasant and safe for young children and available through all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Singing and community notes from Ashley and Mansfield
Local readers report enthusiastic singing at Ashley with a 50 member class led by Mr Hensley. Ray Faugon and family welcome a baby boy. Socials include dinners, hay rack runs to Ashley, and visits among the Frye, Shane, and Anderson families. Musicians and church events fill weekends as residents praise the paper and share county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Faugon
Ashley
Hensley
Dinah
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promise For Deafness
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It states nine of ten deafness cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes address I J Cheney Co Toledo and price 75c plus Wall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Macomb Mentionings and Fire at Graves Barn
Ralph and Russell Robertson stayed at Amos Roy's near Mansfield Saturday night and Sunday. Several locals visited relatives and friends around Macomb including Leonard Roy, Walter Robertson, Mrs. L. M. Roy, and others. A large barn owned by Nathan Graves was destroyed by a Saturday night fire around eleven. hay for other parties was inside. cause unknown but suspected arson. William Tyson of near Olathe was in Macomb Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Russell Robertson
Amos Roy
Mansfield
Chris Tyson
Carl
Nathan Graves
Leonard Roy
John Robertson
W.S. Freeman
Charles Woolsey
Nathan Grave
L. M. Roy
Macomb
Walter Robertson
Jason Roy
Vera Cruz
William Tyson
Near Olathe
Kickapoo Worm Killer Advertises Child Health
An ad claims worms cause a child’s pains with foul breath dark circles fever and cramps. It promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a safe laxative remedy that kills worms and improves health. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Phila
St. Louis
M. W. A. Aids Slate Family With Community Help
The M. W. A. exemplified fraternal spirit by assisting Thomas Slate as his wife has long been ill. Nineteen men across five teams and Paul Williams with a wood saw did extensive work, and $14.75 was contributed by those unable to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Slate
Paul Williams
Weathered notes from Mansfield in a Sunday bulletin
Special Correspondence recounts a village round of visits and events in Mansfield. Names include Mrs B M Baker, Fern, Sukey, Dinah, Clarence Brewer, Ralph Brentlinger, Amos Roy, Pansy, Rowland, J D Rowland, Robert Letsinger, Vern Williams, John Brentlinger, Garland Angle, Frankey, Mrs Dave Crider, G W Brewer, E B Marshall, Cecil, Eli Deaver, Marian Riley, Grandma Williams, Paul Williams, Geo Brentlinger, Chas Jr, H M Baker, Drue Turner, Wm Hale, George Crane, Tom Slate, Uncle Bill Letsinger, Prairie Hollow singing, and local sickness notes including pneumonia. The piece notes a successful Mysterious Garden night, wood cutting, sawmilling, harvest chores, visits to Ava and Wolf Creek, and a baby boy born to Henry Gibson. The tone is casual community chatter with many prop-names and happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
James Hight
Alton Coday
King
Thomas Slate
Mr. Slate
Sterling Gaskill’s
Jas
Brewer's
Wolf Creek
Ashley
Alaribel Frye
J. D. Rowland
Drue
Henry Baker
Pansy
Dinah
Biikley
Rachel Anderson
Violet
Sukey
John Frye
Nelie
Ruth
Joe Frye
Herbert
Opal
Ida
W. F. Stone
Alva Turner
Ruth Turner
Loriie Turner
Homer Tarburton
Corinne Flitchcock
Ina Belle Walace
Roy Brentlinger
Charles Newton
Bertha Miller
Bilmer Short
Eva Conley
Jack Farley
Vera Crus
Julia Stevens
H. Foster
Tilda Stout
Livingston
Cora Foster
John Livingston
James Brewer
Lester Stone
O. K
Joe Dennis
Anna Taylor
Claud Tripp
Virga Dennis
Wesley Frye
Tula Tate
Dewey Davis
J. K. P. Coday
C. A. Stephens
Ada Gaskin
Mins
Chas
Fred Frye
Sam Smith
Er. Spence
Roy Haggins
Ralph White
Pearl
Mae
Maude
Andy Spence
Mr. Anderson
Miss Letha
Allie Shanes
Alva
Ollie
Geo
Frye
Doggar
Mr. Hensley
Virgil
Earl Anderson
Pulaski County
Mabel Anderson
George Frye
Ollie Shanes
Chas. Frye
Herbert Shelton
Matie Short
V. Hale
Floyd
Thomas Bogart
Joe Dennin
B.M. Baker
Fern
Clarence Brewer
Ralph Brentlinger
Amos Roy
Drue Turner
Rowland
Sunshine
Robert Letsinger
Vern Williams
John Brentlinger
Garland Angle
Frankey
Dave Crider
G. W. Brewer
E. E. Marshall
Cecil
Paul William
Eli Deaver
Ava
Marian Riley
EB. E. Marshall
Grandma Williams
Williams
H. M. Baker
Wm. Hale
George Crane
W. W. Hale
Lester
Tom Bogart
Jim Brazeal
G. M. Miller
G. W. Brentlinger
Jay Dennis
Sam Letsinger
J. W. Edwards
Tom Slate
Mr Slate
Bill Letsinger
Tennessee
Prairie Hollow
M. F. Grissom
Harland Williams
Rob Brewer
Paul Williams
Stoward
W. Brewer
Floyd Brentlinger
Manafield
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Gus Hoover
Springfeld
Frank Smalley
J. H. Robinett
R. M. Rogers
H. L. Allred
Corydon
Mansfield Hotel
WLC
T. T
Margaret Riley
M. Craig
Frisco
Ceder Gap
She
Pullington
Wright County
G.W. Freeman & Son
Hillabeck's
Clara Newton
J.B. Robinett
M. A. Galt. of
A. Stephens
Clarence Smalley
N. J. Graig
Wright OR
Douglas Counties
W. B. Fel
R. B. Roger
Winona
Mountiin View
M. Rogers
Antrim
Homer McNealy
Seymour
Autie Dedmon
Rushing Bros
Pea Ridge
Qdin
Jerico
George Coday
Amy Keys
Holiness Church
West Plains
Pleasant Ridge
Bryant and
Alvanda
Henry Honsaker
Doskey McMillen
Oklahoma
C. A. Williams
P. H. MecCrite
Wallace Byrd
Robert McCute
Flora McCrite
Mt. Everet Baptist Church
Flora MaCrite
Rock House
Jesse Wallace
Otto Brentlinger
Lovie Miller
Edna Gare
P. H.mccrite
Clay Graham
Ashley Church
Wall’s
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