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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
7
Fragmented local notes report a picnic at Wilson farm with many attendees and a busy social scene. Mentions of Pansy, Dinah, and several families attending church, singing events, and upcoming Primitive Baptist gatherings.
Hubert Shelton returns from Springfel for a short vacation visit to Livtt with friends. PANSY.
An old advertisement for Dr Hobson's Acne Ointment claims quick healing of red rough scaly itching skin. It cites Mrs C A Binfeldt of Rock Island declaring nine years free from the ailment and urges purchase at local druggists with a guarantee.
Jason Findley and wife visited her father on Saturday. Aleth Findley stayed overnight at her grandfather’s. Sunday gatherings included Gasconade picnic with Della W and Claude Swithh. Miss Olio Byye returned from town. Friday through Sunday included visits, family dinners, hot weather, rain, and plans for forthcoming events. Local folks helped with items, noted hot spell, and a passing of Mrs. John Holt at Beleford cemetery. Katie signs off.
New signs adorn the window of Hilsabeck's bakery. Ad continues with a call to visit Shinpaugl Bros. store for details about an ensuing contest.
Preaching at Church of God on second Saturdays and Sundays under Pastor J Light. Sunday school by James Ivy. Freewill Baptist church services on the third Saturday night and Sunday under C N. Kinda. Children’s day exercises on second Sunday in June with dinner on grounds. Local social notes include visits, homecomings, and plans for wheat harvest trips to Kansas. several residents mentioned by name.
A historical ad-style notice extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial troubles claiming it stops coughing quickly and aids weight and appetite. A customer from Muscatine Ala praises its life saving effect for his wife during hot summer months. Available from druggists 50 cents to 81.
London notes a week back with gooseberry picking and social visits. Raymond Newton is home on school break. Miss Macie Hensley and Miss Ora Calhoun visit, and John Dixon becomes a father to a girl. The column hints at limited news and future updates.
Mrs. Joseph Snyder of Tiffin Ohio describes six months bedridden with nervous prostration and fainting spells. She attributes her cure to Dr Miles Nervine after one bottle, and endorses the remedy, noting its claim is backed by the druggist’s guarantee.
Next Sunday is the big day at the Primitive Baptist church with a prayer dinner. Local visitors and attendees include Harve Young and wife at Thomas Young’s, Raymond Young at the picnic, and Miss Louise Eldridge with Miss Agnes Young. Mrs. Gogart remains poor, and Miss Blanche Hire enjoyed Sunday at Mrs. Buckles. Cyrus Hire’s visited Thomas Young, John Crippen saw Win. Brand, Evans Frye said he lives in paradise, and H. L. Ailred called on Win. Brand. Many attendees report a lively time at the gathering.
An advertisement touts Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder as a cure for fatigue and nervousness, claiming it renews strength by purging waste matter. Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine testifies she was cured after doctors gave up. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts with ad copy.
The C. P. Ladies' Aid Society served ice cream and cake in the park Saturday and were liberally patronized.
Sunday Secool features at Hargis Chapel with services at 2 30 p m and first Sunday worship by Rev Carpenter. Notes report visits, a Wilson Spring picnic, a May 25 marriage, a chiravari with oil tins and guns, and upcoming all day church at Flint Hollow followed by dinner on the grounds. Peggy Short reports on local happenings and graduations at Hartville.
It Always Leads to Better Health. The ad promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney disorders. It claims purification of blood, prevention of constipation, and improved digestion by removing fermenting foods, with a price of 25 cents at druggists. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is also advertised for injuries.
Sunday School at Margis Chapel every Sunday at 2 oclock. A large crowd attended a surprise party at Dillard Paxton's Saturday night. Fred Rhenkauf plans to start west for the harvest fields. Alfred Rushing worked for Ottie Dedmond last week. Frank Borders visited Seymour Saturday. Miss Lillie Kelley left for Springfield to attend the Normal. Jason Shumate and wife visited relatives. Ottie Deshmond bought a new back. Russell Walters and wife visited J. C. Shumate's. The Wilson farm picnic Sunday drew many with good food and music. Miss Zella McClellan returned from Springfield Saturday. J. W. Glass visited Seymour Friday. Joe Branstetter dined with Wim Gilbert and wife Saturday. Verbie Hollman staying in Seymour this week. Rural graduation attended in Hartville Thursday. Many attended singing at Flint Hollow Sunday night. Mike Branstetter worked on the telephone line Wednesday. Alfred Rushing trading horses lately. Misses Lorena Kirkpatrick and Vietta Cantrell returned home from Springfield Saturday. Alfred Rushing in New Grove Saturday. All went to the all day singing Sunday, Jakey.
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