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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
6
Thanksgiving letter from A B Hollinger of Lincoln Pennsylvania praises Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Nervine after a long battle with heart trouble. He credits five bottles of Heart Remedy and seven of Nervine for normalization over six months and endorses the Miles Medical Co. products sold by druggists.
Hartville Democrat reports J. H. Simmons and family of Tala Oklahoma arrived Sunday to visit Simmons parents. Also noted is Jargo Ben Johnson of Montgomery township jailed again, sent to asylum in 1918 and released two months ago after being deemed cured. Pleasant Valley camp meeting set for Friday before the second Sunday in August, led by Rev. J. A. Russell who has served the church for 29 years. Wright county board of visitors, appointed by Judge Skinker, elected officers Bun Filis president and Mrs. A M Curtie vice president with other officers. tasked with inmate welfare and jail alms house sanitation under state board of charities.
Teachers' regular examination will be held at Hartville on August 6 and 7 starting at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and closing at 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on both days. Order of subjects unchanged. John M. Carter, County Superintendent.
Mrs. E. R. Aubrey arrived with five bays, oldest thirteen, in a covered spring wagon from Dromright Oklahoma. They reached Hunter Monday noon, three weeks on the road. Mr. Aubrey had built a house in town last winter, cleared land, planted strawberries, and remains to join his family later due to oil-field interests at Drumright.
A Mansfield resident, Harry Brawley of Mountain Grove Missouri, shares a long testimonial about kidney pain and weakness. After using three boxes of Down's Kidney Pills he gained weight and regained health. Over two years later he again attests the cure was permanent. The ad promotes Down's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY.
Local items report illnesses and visits including Odin Miss Maud Todd on sick list and Mrs T H Beckett not much better. Birth announced for Selph Jones and wife. Mrs C F Harris and children visited Mansfield. Leslie Glenn dined with S R Hedrick. Frank Beckett cut hay for his brother-in-law. Haying active as farmers finish threshing. Several local youths named among social visits. Preaching schedule noted for Methodist church with Rev D D Killam. Elsie Hedrick injured eye with blackberry thorn but retains sight.
Cedar Gap resident Miss Maud Lane visits Miss Mabel Ware. Miss Verba Gaskin leaves for Hartville to teach Evening Shade school. Mr. Carter and wife visit Seymour. Miss Anna Garman of Gravette visits sister Mrs. Wm. Austin. Lane and Ware travel to Seymour. Fred Carter and wife dine with J. W. Rippee and wife. Mrs. Ida Hart of Seymour visits Gaskins. Miss Grace Tracy of Seymour spends Sunday with friends. Ozark Lassie.
Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson of Indiana Pa reports relief from persistent stomach pain bloating headaches and belching after trying Charberlain's Tablets on her daughter's advice. She says the tablets helped when other remedies failed and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
Local social notes recount gatherings and visits among families including Ralph Bennett, Oran Findley, the Moodys, and the Sheltons living around Macomb. Weekend visits feature multiple dinners at Rev C N Findley and nearby households.
Mrs. Fannie Eads of Circleville Ohio testifies Cardui the woman’s tonic cured her two year struggle with weakness and back pains. She says she weighed 150 pounds after using Cardui and urges other women to try it, noting its long sale history and availability at druggists.
Rev WH Anderson delivered a sermon at the Christian Church during Sunday services, addressing the congregation on faith and community.
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Care cures catarrh by reaching the diseased mucous membranes through blood purifiers and tonics. It claims a tested, physician-endorsed formula from Dr. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and urges readers to request testimonials. Also touts Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
At the Baptist Church Rev J M England preached a Sunday sermon, delivering a message to the congregation and marking the day with a church gathering.
An advertisement promises relief from coughing through care to avoid drafts exposure and elances with Da Kyng's New Discovery. It claims the first dose soothes irritation and that the remedy has 450 years of use and a money back guarantee if it fails.
The Rev Joseph Davis preached Sunday at the C P Church delivering a sermon to congregants. Members gathered for worship and fellowship following the service.
Mrs. Richard Olp of Spencerport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her headache and nerves and restored her to normal health. For sale by all dealers. Arly.
An 8-pound daughter was born Sunday to Jack Prazeal and wife.
Lead Hill notes a string of Sunday visits among Goss and related families including Wred Goss and wife at Charles Goss and Cap Goss at Claud and Harry Crider. Sunday school held at Slate Reck, with Marvie Goss visiting Viola Winbara. Routine church visits, suppers, and a preaching schedule in Lead Hill and nearby Oak Ridge are recorded, with details on attendees and teachers.
An advertisement argues sickness is not a sin and touts Po Do Lax as a quick remedy for constipation. It claims Dodaix and May Apple stimulate bile flow and bowels, promising overnight relief and urging readers to buy from a druggist today.
Baker Creek Valley reports hot dry conditions with no rain as John Davis works hay and plowing nears completion. Sail Willit shows slight improvement from illness while VIOLET community notes a well attended surprise dinner for Andrew Morris, who is 60 years old.
Adv. Gro. B. Freeman offers farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay, presenting a prompt financing option for local farmers.
Dry Creek Mrs 8. C. Willard called on Mrs. Din Hylton Wednesday. Miss Evalyn Montray called on Mrs 8. C. Willard Saturday. Miss Minnie Brooks spent Sunday with Mrs. Maggie Miller. J W Moutray and family dined with Ralph Miller and wife Sunday. Moutray’s son from near Mansfield helps his father daily. Bishop Nevels and John Lovie made a business trip to Ava Thursday. Willard's daughter Mrs Leo visiting. Kate Brooks and wife welcomed a daughter named Valta. Moutray and daughter Evalyn visited Norwood Wednesday. OZARK QUEEN.
In this vicinity farmers report adequate crops but urge rain as haying nears completion. Mentions include Tr. B. Hensley visiting A E Gilley, Earl Gilley working for Isaac Strong, Rob Brazeale visiting Isaac Strong, Jesse Matlock visiting Hartville, E Tombleson and family with G W Tarburton, and Dorothy Gilley staying with Ollie Latimer. A surprise dinner at J D Newton’s Sunday is noted.
Left overs haying appears to be the main activity of the day. Mrs J W Yandell was an Antrim caller Monday. Geo Blankenship worked for W A Glenn last week. W A Glenn of Mansfield spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs W A Borders is reported on the sick list this week. Miss Sadie Morrell spent Sunday with Miss Pearl Mackey. J Pearl, wife and daughter Miss Mae, called at J W Glass. Wm G Deckard, wife and daughter Miss Anna, spent Sunday with Adren Boggess and wife.
Mrs Bucher enjoyed a good time with family as Miss Anna Thomas spent Saturday night with sister Mrs G E Tombleson. George Thomas and his son Emer visited his parents G N Thomas and wife while Miss Helen Bucher and Nevan Mills of Springfield spent Sunday with local friends. About 30 youths spent Sunday at Elbert Latimer’s, then headed to the creek. Elbert Latimer’s Saturday night surprise drew a large crowd with ice cream and Miss Ruby Latimer’s fine music.
Mrs. Elmer Rushing spent from Friday until Sunday at Lt. Rushing's. Jasper Taylor and wife are the proud parents of a big baby boy born July 24. Willie Gilbert and family of Kansas City visited at Tip Dix on's from Saturday until Sunday Several of the young folks of this neighborhood attended the ice cream supper at E.Bowman's Saturday night. Peggy Short
Misses Essie and Harriet Newton of Mansfield and J W Sullivan of New Grove receive diplomas from Springfield Normal for high school teaching. Mrs Sullivan receives a diploma for elementary school teaching.
W J Creer sheriff announces a sale of the real estate of John U Musick in Wright County Missouri to satisfy an execution issued from St. Louis circuit court. The sale, on September 7 1915, at the east front door of the Hartville courthouse, will be cash only to the highest bidder for the described land parcels in sections 8 11 13 17 18 27 and quarter sections across townships 26 30 31 and ranges 14 15 16.
Verdia Dearmond files suit for divorce from Jesse Dearmond in Wright County Missouri noting abandonment and failure to support. Defendant, not a resident, must appear by September term or default and judgment will be entered. True copy from the record dated July 15, 1915, Circuit Clerk John N Pryor Jr. (Seal).
Notice of final settlement by John H. Frye administrator for the Henry Frye estate in Wright County Missouri. Court in Hartville will hear the matter on August ninth. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear or file objections at the probate court.
Stockholders of the Manofield Light and Power Company will meet at the company's office Manat A Missouri at 9 o'clock am August 2 1915 for electing one director for three years and to transact any other business as per by laws of the corporation F B Fuson Assistant President W C Cod Y Secretary
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received from banking institutions to act as the depository of the funds of the Mansfield School District up to 4 o'clock p.m. Friday August 6 1915. M. J. Hensley Secretary.
Genuine silver sewing machine in first class shape with all principal attachments offered for sale at a bargain. Call Mansfield Motel for details.
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