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Newspaper

Mansfield Mirror

Location

Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1918

Page

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Rural property and household goods sale in Mansfield

West part of 3 half acre lots fronting Nettleton Avenue and back to K C C 5 two blocks south of the Mansfield Hotel includes a four room house cellar two room smoke house good well in yard good planter at end of porch concrete walks and fine garden all goes together for cash W C McCain Mansfield Mo advertisement.

Nettleton Avenue K.C.C.&5 Mansfield Hotel W.C. McCain Mansfield

Proverb Lessons Highlighted at Christian Endeavor Program

On July 28 at 7 45 p m the C P Church hosts a Christian Endeavor meeting with topics from Proverbs 10 116. Music by Alice Tombleson and remarks by W A Black Mrs W Coday and others discuss business life wisdom reputation and differences from other proverbs led by Lula Riley with invites to bring a partner.

C.P. Church Solo Alice Tombleson W. A. Black W. ©. Coday H.B. Paanl H. M Norcross J. ©. Carter G.C. Freeman W.A. Smith Nora Ross G.w.freeman J.T. Younger Lula Riley

The Nugget Theatre Showings and Talks

The Nugget screens The Fighting Trail in the last episode Saturday night. Upcoming shows include The Woman of the Web begun, The Kaiser the Beast of Berlin at Aug 20 21 with a matinee Aug 21. Today a matinee grants free admission to solider boys. Lieut Ed Westbrook spoke at the Nugget Thursday and Hon J Lon Dennis gave a four minute talk Saturday.

Berlin Nugget Ed. Westbrook Nugget Theatre J. Lon Dennis

Two Hurt in Wreck Near Amanda on Picnic Train

The Yellow Jacket motor car on the K. C. C. S. & S. was wrecked yesterday morning about a mile from Amanda. A rear wheel on the trailer came off, leaving the coach and trailer badly shaken. The CP Sunday School picnic goers and others were aboard with baggage and express. Misses Thelma Davis and Ollie Chance were injured. others escaped unhurt, though scattered along the track.

Yellow Jacket Amanda C. P Thelma Davis Ollie Chance

Norwood Store Visit Noted Sunday Meeting

J. Orender of Norwood visited J. H. Stephens on Sunday, marking a routine social call.

J. ©. Orender Norwood J. H. Stephens

County War Fund drive aims to raise $1000 in 10 days

Wright county plans a ten day Salvation Army War Fund drive endorsed by national leaders. Dr L T Van Noy of Norwood chairs the effort. W A Mansfield is secretary treasurer. Township chairmen are named and contributions may be sent to W A Black at Mansfield for credit.

Wright County Salvation Army War Fund Council of Defense United States Missouri L. T. van Noy Norwood W.A Mansfield Mtn Grove N. Funston Mto Clark T. B. Bouldin Pleasant Valley O. L. Robinett Mansfield Wood W.S. Griffith Hart Bert Ellis Martville Gasconade W. T. Fuge van Buren W. A. Black

Bank leadership changes in Mountain Grove and Norwood

John A. Dennis, longtime cashier of the Citizens Bank of Norwood, buys part of E. J. Green’s stock in the First National Bank of Mountain Grove and becomes cashier there. J. W. Frink, vice-president at Norwood, will be elected cashier to replace Dennis. The First National Bank of Mountain Grove is Wright county’s only national bank with strong patronage. Dennis is Mansfield-born, former Bank of Hartville worker and county collector for eight years. Frink is a seasoned conservative business professional ready to lead and satisfy patrons.

John A. Dennis Citizens Bank of Norwood E. J. Green First National Bank of Mountain Grove Green J. W. V. Frink Citizens Bank of Norwood Dennis First National Bank of Mountain Grove Wright County Bank of Hartville Mansfield Frink

Red Cross Seeks 2000 Nurses for Missouri Quota

The Red Cross has no supplies yet but expects delivery by Tuesday and will notify via a Post Office card. Mrs W M Divan, Captain of the Woman's Division of the Council of Defense, says the division will help secure 2,000 Missouri Red Cross nurses to be trained and relieve graduate nurses for service in France.

Red Cross W. M. Divan Council of Defense Missouri France

Obituary: Mrs. Chas. Davis Dies in Mansfield After Illness

Mrs. Chas. Davis died July 16 after sudden illness that began July 9. Born Julia Ann McIntosh on January 17, 1856, she was daughter of James and Nancy McIntosh, a pioneer family in the southwest. She lived at the old Douglas County home, married Dr. H. G. Hall, moved to Mansfield in 1905, widowed in 1910, remarried Chas. Davis in 1914, and died at Shiloh Church area. Funeral at Shiloh church. buried in Shiloh cemetery. Survived by husband, three sisters, one brother, and numerous relatives. Two Mansfield sisters were with her. several nieces and nephews attended. Written by Victor I. Cross.

Chas. Davis Julia Ann McIntosh James Nancy McIntosh Douglas County H. GC. Hall Mansfield Hall Jesus Shiloh Church McCall Baptist Church Shiloh Ben Alsup Walla Walla Wash Lydia McIntosh Mary Turley James McIntosh Wainwright Oklahoma MacBlades Aurora Pearl Chrisner Macomb Logan Alsup Cold Springs James Turley

Narrow Escape on Frisco Train Passengers Report Fire

Passengers on Frisco train No. 104 Tuesday evening noticed a fire in an upstairs room at the Cottage hotel building around 6 40 p m. A bucket brigade quickly put out a mattress blaze near a window before significant damage. Origin unknown. The structure is owned by G W Freeman and used by Stephens Cafe for roomers.

Frisco G. W. Freeman Stephens’ Cafe

Odd Fellows Leaders Attend Wright County Meeting

Among the Lodges J W Brazeal James Coday and W A Black accompanied by Edgar Brazeal attended the quarterly meeting of the Wright County Odd Fellows Association at Hartville Tuesday night. The next meeting will be held at Mansfield in October with the Grand Master of the state expected to be present.

J. W. Brazeal James Coday W. A. Black Edgar Brazeal Wright County Odd Fellows’ Association Hartville Mansfield State

New City Officers Sworn In At Council Meeting

William G. Reynolds was sworn in as mayor at a City Council meeting on Thursday night. C. Co. Newton was appointed assessor.

William G. Reynolds C. CO. Newton

Two Mills Running as Pioneer Mill Readies Ore Shipment

Pioneer Mining Co. president Mr. Clark says a carload of ore from the Pioneer mill will be ready to ship next week as the mill runs in two shifts. The Red Bird mill continues to produce good ore and visiting observers note the ongoing drilling and progress. A high grade jack, assaying 25 to 35 percent or better, was found at 35 feet near Berry property by J. R. Sandage of Mansfield Mining and Development Co. The land is owned by Mansfield but leased to Nebraska Mining and Milling Co., which is drilling a mill site. This showcases the Mansfield mining district’s rich ore resources.

Pioneer Clark Pioneer Mining Co Red Bird J. R. Sandage Mansfield Mining and Development Co Berry Jack Mansfield Mining & Development Co Nebraska Mining & Milling Co Mansfield

Public Sale At Farm Near Mahsfield On Friday

A public auction will sell at a farm four miles southeast of Mahsfield on the Olathe road Friday August 2 commencing at 10:00 o clock. Seventy five assorted livestock and farm goods including cattle hogs a mare and colt poultry surplus equipment and household items. Terms: cash for sums under five dollars and 12 months on bankable notes bearing 8 percent interest for larger totals with 5 percent cash discount. Auctioneers Chas Davis J R McIntosh Clerk G B Freeman.

Mahsfield Olathe Road Poland China I.C

Local boys from Wright county depart for service today

A long list of Wright county youths including Logan Hensley Mansfield Rhodes Joseph Simmons Clarence Phelps Walter Ballard Marvin Miller James Cornwell John Bacon Ned Bowen Vaughn Delcoure Kirk Buttram Sherman Oliphant Clarence Hurt James Reeve Evan Gaskill Thomas Slader Harry Thomas Charles Frye Fred Henderson Verdie Foster James Branstetter Lewis Wood Calvin Price Headley Lee Smittle Henry Snow Everett Woolard Roy Hake Hosea Wood Charley Rogers James Claus Andrew Goss Lonnie Davis Austie Coxen Orlando Tripp Jesse Davis Finishlee Pearman Gabe Scott Earl Hale Raymond Helsley Oscar Hyde John Spock Claud Howell Oliver McMurty John Reukauf Isaac Pitts Everett Pyatt John Holdren Arvel Hefner Walter Lyons Roscoe Hensley Jesse Young Over sixty names, listed as leaving today to be hosted by local citizens in the park. Bragg near Cedar mourns death of Harvey Brage in France. Medical Board at Mountain Grove reexamines seven draft registrants.

Wright County Logan Ray Hensley Mansfield Ray E. Rhodes Mtn Joseph E. Simmons Origana Clarence A. Phelps Walter Ballard Grovespring Marvin Miller James N. Cornwell John Austin Bacon Ponca Ned Clarence A. Bowen Vaughn Norwood Fred Delcoure Manes Kirk Buttram Sherman Oliphant Rayborn Clarence Hurt James Evans Reeve Gabe Scott Mountain Grove Earl Absher Mose Newton Jerry M. Jones Leo Ellis Charles BE. Shores John Fred Morris Cedar Gap Charles W. Alexander John Lawrence Brasher James Lawson William A. Harris Edward C. Lesler Ira Lathrom Jackson D. Hopkins Henry H. Atkinson Clifford Rhodes Jesse Eugene Leach Dawson Fred M.hamilton Enoch Odle Ira Eli Rippee William C. Long Edward Harold P'Pool Arlie Butcher Volney M. McLaren Macomb Floyd Franklin Hale Raymond D. Helsley Oscar Hyde Joe Kindrick Henry Spock Seymour Charles McIntosh John Partyn Spock Seymour Claud N. Howell Oliver McMurty Mtn. Grove John F. Reukauf Hartville Isaac W. Pitts Everett Pyatt John F. Holdren Arvel Alex Hefner Walter E. Lyons Roscoe Hensley Jesse Allen Young Ove Elijah Baker Jesse Brazeal Jerry Quint Lawson

County Court In Session At Hartville

County court sits in Hartville today with docket calling civil and minor criminal matters. Local officials announce schedule for hearings and procedural notices.

Neff exalts Liberty Bonds and oil stock optimism

Neff praises US war effort and urges Liberty Bonds, calling the Allies superior and Germans whipped. He promotes Lexington Oil Corporation stock high, outlines a drilling prospect on Eliott, claims quick profits, and pushes oil royalties as safe investments with a persuasive sales tone.

Yanks Kaiser Bill Uncle Sam Lexington Oil Corporation Neff Eliott Blue Sky Board of Missouri Lexington Board of Directors

For Sale Seven Shores and Farm Assets

Seven shores are offered for sale along with 15 little pigs five brood sows a team harness and wagon one brood mare with a colt by side one filly two years old one saddle mare five years old and a Chalmers seven passenger touring car Call Mrs Myrtle Friend Administratrix of the Arthur T Friend deceased.

Chalmers Myrtle Arthur T.friend

Signal Maintainer Transfer Moves Family to Rogersville

C. E. Cathcart has been transferred to Rogersville to act as Frisco signal maintainer. The signal maintainer's office will be moved from Willow Springs to Rogersville. His family will join him soon. His brother, previously at Rogersville, will take a position at Joplin.

C. E. Cathcart Rogersville Frisco Willow Springs Joplin

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Christian Endeavor Program Harry Morey Grace Darmond the Wild Strain Nell Shipman Alfred Whitman Kaiser Red Cross News Victor I. Cross Lewiston Mont Democrat-News Mr. Cross Harvey Cross Mirror New City Officers Rich J.R. MclIntosh G. B. Freeman M. E. Church J. J. Brown Della Hubler Ada Ober St. Louis William Reaves Jack Payne Brown Payne Reaves Elmer Strong C. C. Newton Carl Tripp Bertha Miller Mabel Coday Mabel Hoover Amy Dedmon Eula Pearl Newton Ernest Coday Seymour L. B. Johnson P. W. Newton John Perry Valley Center Kansan H. M. Norcross Mrs. Norcross Bragg Near Cedar Harvey W. Brage U.S R. M. Rogers Seasion Neff Says C. D. Neff Baltimore Oil Investments Kansas City, Mo Fuson Drug CO
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