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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
2
The item lists Black Publishing Co editors and proprietors W A Black and Mrs W A Black with a subscription rate of $1.00 per year in advance. It notes post office entry in Mansfeld Missouri and mentions weekly publication every Thursday from Block Westside Square, indicating a local small town newspaper notice.
Display advertising costs are 10 cents per inch per insertion with front page at double rates. Legal notices run at standard rates with lines of four words per line. No ads under two lines accepted and all ads run until canceled.
Rainy weather returns as residents visit kin and neighbors. Many folks pick blackberries while social rounds include Miss Anna Thomas with Miss Readith Smith and Mrs. Win Bucher visiting Springfield friends. Mt Pleasant held all day services with a dinner on the grounds. Logan Newton returns from Springfield to escort Mrs Newton to Indianapolis to visit relatives.
Last week's news notes fine weather and social visits. Misses Sarah and Anna Taylor spent Monday night in Mansfeld. Mrs G W Tarburton and daughters called all day on Thursday. Miss Sarah Rippee returned from Springfield with Master Hubert Bucher. Mrs W S Whitt and daughter visited home folks in Kansas. Local youth served as waiters at HJ Rice's Sunday. The group went to Mr Tombleson's for an evening of swinging and good times.
Eastbound No 101 passenger at 10 00 p m No 241 local freight 12 20 p m No 108 passenger 9 42 a m Westbound No 102 passenger 6 00 a m No 240 local freight 12 56 p m No 104 passenger 1 25 p m G 8 Burney agent
Rain continues to fall as residents recount weekend visits and gatherings across Wild Rose. Elwood McIntosh of Coffeyville dies from burns suffered June 22, Elaine Cooley visits, and many families spend Sunday at friends’ homes while W. N. Johnson’s household hosts. Singing at Ashley every Sunday night remains popular. various locals attend and share meals and news from Eugene.
Sam F. Gunn of Whatley Alabama praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a rain exposure during measles left him severely ill. He credits the remedy with saving his life and restoring strength. For sale by all dealers.
Madison reports Mrs. Oscar Day credits Cardus, the woman's tonic, with easing severe pre birth troubles nervousness and fear. She notes a nurse friend who treats patients with Cardus, urging others to try Cardut and begin relief now.
Flat Rock notes list visits by E. B. Churchill at Tom Baker’s, Vena Wilson to her brother Jim Goss, Dave Arnold and children at Albert Slate’s, Lillie Best visiting her parents, Tom German and George Baker of Ava visiting Tom Baker, Rhoda Slate at home midweek, Bessie Churchill Lela Hunsaker and Minerva Wilson near Mt. Zion, Albert Slate in harvest, Terry Morgan’s boy improving, prayer meeting Saturdays, Minerva Wilson with Anna Buchanan, and Loveaul summoned to Greene County for his brother’s illness.
Mrs Richard Olp of Spencerport New York says Chamberlains Tablets cured her headaches and nervousness and restored her to normal health For sale by all dealers Ady
We had a nice rain Monday. Singing at Mt. Pleasant next Saturday night. Numerous visitors and social visits listed among local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gilley at C L Mills' and Mrs. Will Tarburton calling on Mrs. Sterling Gaskill. A social gathering at Fred Dennis and visits to Wilce Tarbutton and James Brewer are noted.
Community scraps detail visits among residents, singing events, and farm updates. Names include Wmn Brand and wife, Miss Gertrude Stone, Lee Pope family, A W Oberholser, John Rich, Uncle Abe Hanks, Mrs J H Dennis, Merriety Gray, Rev Charles Pindley, Joe Frye, Myrtle Turner, Roy and Amos Roy, J D Rowland's absence, Everett Spence, Mr Nichols, Primitive Baptist church singing Augl, jar accident injuring thumb, Sallie Wim Davis at H N Matlock's Sunday school, Oral and Pocola Newton, George Fuge, L L Land, T H Beckett, Ben Bartley, Jasper Newton, Fred Justus, Harry Beam, and Rev D D Killam.
Advertises Thirty-Six for 25 Cents Dr King New Life Pills in glass bottles with white sugar coated pills. Claims one pill nightly relieves constipation by morning. Promotes easy, pleasant use and cheap price at druggists.
Norwood Route No One Jim Findley and wife spent the day at Mr Gass. George Shores helps his brother stack wheat. Singing at Mr Dants drew a good crowd Thursday. Blackberries are the latest work. Miss Mabel Pearcey visited Mrs Maud Shores. Wm Frye stayed with his brother John. George Shores and family visited relatives Sunday. Misses Gertrude and Helle Stone visited Mrs John Frye last week. Summer heat returns after a cool spell. Miss Alya Frye Lella Findley and Neilie Dake visited Miss Ethel Robertson Sunday. Rex Prye and neighbors gathered at Mansfield via Macomb for a July 4 celebration with ice cream and lemonade.
Odin Oracles Brooks Todd was in Uartville Tuesday while James Beckett visited Mans field Saturday. Vernon Newton dined at S Wedricks Sunday and J M Newton hosted a large crowd. A daughter born to S H Foge and wife on July 7. Vernon Newton drove the faerelit wagon Tuesday for 8 H uge. Jess Newton and family and Miss Grace Curtis dined at Ernest Newtons Sunday. Carl Mink visiting Jasper Newton at home. Opal Newton left for Springfield. Some farmers are not yet through cutting oats.
Revered Missionary Baptist pastor Rev D F Ellis died Saturday at his home four miles west of New Grove at age sixty years after two weeks illness and a surgery effort. He led Mt Zion and several churches for 34 years and was known for gospel leadership and kindness. The funeral was held at Mt Zion church Sunday with many relatives and friends from multiple counties attending. Survived by his wife and eight children and numerous relatives. The Mirror extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson of Indiana Pa suffers constant stomach pain bloating headaches and belching after meals. Her daughter urged Chamberlain's Tablets and the remedy eased her constitutional issues after trying other methods. For sale by all dealers. Ady.
A rainy Monday note references trips in Newton and London with Gilbert Dixon visiting George Harris. Mrs. C. F. Harris and children dined at Geo. Mallory's. Dude Dorrell and family spent Sunday with Barley Mitchell and left for Webb City Monday to work. Lon Turner and wife visited her parents. preaching at New Hope Baptist Church occurs every second Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. J. P. Mingus, Pastor. Fred Justus and family and several others dined at Will Paxton's.
In Mansfield on July 5 residents enjoyed a pleasant Sunday with a large crowd at Odin and many attending local church events. Sunday school at New Hope Baptist closed briefly for a family gathering as Tip Dixon and Fred Justus cut oats for C. F. Harris. Pred Justus, Harry Beam, and the Kingsland family shared dinner at Herman Kingsland's home while LL Land and wife visited in the evening.
Ady Money advertises farm loans for a well improved farm in Wright and Douglas counties with rates and no delay. Prompt inquiries invite calls or letters to arrange financing and secure terms.
Henry W. Wall and Miss Frances Whitted of Willow Springs were united in marriage by Justice C. L. Beach. Congratulations.
Twenty five cents invested in a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will protect your family from serious consequences during summer months. Is that not better than life insurance Buy it now. It may save life. For sale by all dealers.
N J Craig offers to loan funds on good improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. The lender seeks solid collateral and reliable borrowers. This notice invites interested farm owners to contact N J Craig to discuss terms and availability.
Spring Center reports Tom German, long absent due to illness, now able to be up. Clarence Hunsaker stacked wheat last week for Orville Hun saker. Farmers have corn laid by and some are harvesting wheat. Mrs. J. N. Pierson and Miss Moore dined at Atlas Hunsaker's Monday of last week.
Rev J W Needham of Seymour conducts his regular sermon at the Mansfield M E church on Sunday, continuing his usual pastoral schedule.
Retail notice promotes Steti Carhart overalls shirts and new lines of hats novelty items and hosiery. Also advertises coffee meat bacon canned goods soda baking powder peaches oysters coal oil and rubber goods with emphasis on low prices and value.
Order of publication in Wright County Missouri announces a quiet title action by Riley against Luke Whicker and unknown heirs. The defendants must appear by Sept 6 1915 at Hartville court or risks a default judgment. notice published in Mansfield Mirror.
Final settlement of the estate of Henry Frye deceased in Wright County Missouri. John H. Frye administrator to make final settlement at the next term of the probate court in Hartville on August 9 1915. Creditors and interested parties urged to present claims.
Mrs H I Aubrey and five children journeyed overland from Dramright Oklo to Hunter for work where the wagon failed and repairs drained funds. Odd Fellows locally stepped in with $10 after a wire to the Dramright lodge, enabling them to continue.
C L Turner, carrier on Rural Route No 1, will be on a 15 day layoff. Clyde Turner, 49, will serve as substitute carrier during the absence.
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