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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
5
Public notices describe a weekly publication schedule for Westside Square ads. The notice states a subscription rate of $1.00 per year in advance and that all ads run every Thursday until discontinued. The entry mentions the post office in Manel Massachusetts and a telephone number for inquiries.
Norman J Whelcieel of Gasconbe Township and Hart Township residents vie for Wright County Clerk positions. Democrats and Republicans set primary elections for Tuesday August 4 2014. David C Carter also cited in notice of the primary.
A list of candidates for Wright county Collector from multiple townships. WL J Deckard Gasconade township, R. E. Julian Montgomery township, L. Alford Pleasant Valley Township, Don W. Schofield Clark township. Primary election Tuesday August 4 under Democratic and Republican ballots.
Candidates listed for Wright County posts with party labeled primaries. Joan N Pryor Jr seeks Circuit Clerk as Republican. Robt Adams seeks Recorder of Deeds as Democrat. Jas K P Cor Day and G C Murrell seek Probate Judge positions as Republicans. Primary elections set for August 4, 1014.
July 20 update records rain hopes and farming tasks. Jeff and Elmer Coday cut hay. threshing wheat and haying dominate the past ten days. Winn Shelton claims Dennis is in this time. Willy urges cheer and gratitude for rain. Community mourns the Hensley family loss of their young son with shared sympathy.
A historical advertisement claims many childhood ailments signal worms and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form. It asserts the product kills worms and aids expulsion, priced 25 cents, available at the druggist.
J P Bentley of Colorado was arrested by City Marshal Roe Strong Monday morning after seizing a deed and abstract for a farm near Mountain View. He paid $60 on an $800 sale to J G Hunt, left the papers at a justice's office with a promise to pay the balance. Bentley fled with the documents, was found in Mansfield, detained, and released after delivering the papers. Strong received a $10 reward for the capture.
Causes of stomach troubles listed include sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient mastication constipation torpid liver worry overeating and unsuitable foods. Correct habits and take Chamberlains Tablets and you will be well again. For sale by all dealers. Parties desiring special dinners Sundays during the heated term notify in advance the Mansfield Hotel.
Tampa letter from Mrs. B. C. Cortim credits Cardus with lifting her from near mental collapse to renewed health. She says the remedy strengthens weakened womanly organs, nerves, and stamina, relieving overwork and improving mental and physical fatigue. The Chattanooga firm offers a 64 page home treatment book on request.
Threshing slows in this vicinity as Antrim reporters share social visits and travel to nearby towns. J N Hall on sick list. families like Kellys and Boyds visit relatives and attend Sunday school. Several locals travel to Greensburg, London, and St James while weather remains hot and dry.
July reports from Pleasant Valley describe dry hot weather and multiple social visits. Eunice VanHooser hosted Lavina Rosevent, Clara Newton of Ava visited relatives, and Press Newton and family attended an all day singing in Mansfield. Lawrence Brashear and Ada Rosevear shared Sunday dinner. M A Gaskill and wife visited from Gasconade. Mrs. Richard of Seymour visited son James Richards and wife.
L A Short sends one dollar and directs the Mirror to be mailed to Trinidad Col. He says the family is homesick and cannot do without the home paper.
A freight train derailed off the house track at the Frisco depot Thursday afternoon and struck a Mansfield Light & Power Co. pole, snapping several wires. Damage was repaired quickly.
In Weight County circuit court Laura Pollock files suit against Mary Clifford Samuel Clifford W F McCready and W H Dodge to correct and reform a deed for the south half of the southwest quarter of section 26 township 29 range 15 West and quiet title. Defendants nonresidents must appear at the next term starting September 7, or plead. failure will mean judgment by default. Copy published in Mansfield Mirror. July 7, 1914.
Cheerful Valley column shares lighthearted musings from Red Wing including weather, neighbors visiting, family tales, and playful guessing games. Local residents Frances Deaver Young Case Coday and others are mentioned with mentions of hay baling, ice cream, rain hopes, and daisies. The tone stays light and domestic with brief social updates.
Rainless period continues as community notes recount visits weekly church services and social events. Births occur to George Calhoun and Fr Light families while neighbors aid and visit, with prayer meetings, sermons, and an ice cream social highlighted. local misadventure ends with a missing horse recovered by Harve Young.
Ca. 8 Burney city officials listed with roles including mayor treasurer attorney and marshal. Names include J. W. Brazeal James Coday Roe Strong Dr. J. A. Fuson C. L. Beach and R. L. Alford. Aldermen for first and second wards named. Council meets the second Monday evening each month.
East bound trains numbered 101 103 241 with 50 pm 9 a m 11 30 am times. West bound trains 10 104 240 241 with 640 pm 245 pm. Local freights Nos 240 and 241. Agents G B Burney and Fred Grover noted.
Local notices and social items from Mansfield detail visits by A Reuben of Kansas City, Elihu Moody eye troubles, Sunday singing at Mandfield and Prairie Hollow, dinners with friends, and community chatter about crops, cisterns, and a playful exchange with Dinah.
July weather figures show high and low temperatures with precipitation and sky conditions. Data lists dates July 20 to July 25 with entries for Cloudy and Clear days and observer C. A. Mingus, Duncan MO Cooperative Meteorological Observer for the Weather Bureau.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from Mr and Mrs T E Hensiey to relatives and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of their little son Herman.
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