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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
A stream of short notices lists sales of old papers and ice cream, car purchases, political candidacies, travel of several residents to Springfield and Detroit, millinery bargains, music lessons, and arrivals of visitors. The tidbits name W. G. Reynolds, J. Reynolds, M. Groves, Hartville, Mountain Grove, and Ma comb among others, with a focus on local commerce and community movements.
Styles and prices at Coday's millinery. Adv Joseph Davis scheduled at Cedar Gap. Mansfield Mirror Weekly ad. Concert Band invited to Kansas City parade, now postponed. Honey for sale on Mansfield square at 12 34¢ lb. Mrs C L Robinett and son tour PA and cities. Springfield couple Cecil Brazeal and Ruth Hoover wed. No.5 Sunday school all day with temperance program and dinner. Subscriptions expiring, renew. J F Porter and wife visit Mansfield, future plans. Frank Hoover in Pontiac Mich with General Motors at 90 dollars monthly. 2,785 workers.
F. L. Spicer of Springfield and W. M. Hutchinson of Diggins arrive to promote the Woodmen of the World and the Woodmen Circle, aiming to bolster membership and community activities.
A children’s day program will be held at the Christian Church Sunday evening starting at 8 o’clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Baptist Church holds Sunday services with Rev. J M England delivering the sermon. The event highlights the community's weekly worship and church activities.
A cyclone struck north of Mansfield on Monday at about 3 PM, demolishing the Alex Kelley residence and scattering contents across fields. Nearby farms suffered damaged buildings and blown-down trees with blocked roads, though no reports of further damage beyond the Kelley farm.
Fred Henderson of north of Hartville was shot in the back yesterday by his wife with a shotgun. The doctor reported the injured man received 12 shots, detailing the sequence of events and ongoing medical condition.
An ice cream supper will be held at Oak Ridge on Saturday night June 10. All residents are invited to attend and enjoy desserts and fellowship.
Col. Gardner’s party loyalty is defended against claims of independence in state press reports. Mr. Mal Quinn argues the guber natorial candidate remains true to the faith, citing a letter by John S. Martin in yesterday’s Republic. The Times says it supports fair chance and publicity for all candidates and will avoid unfair statements.
Hon James A Houchin of Jefferson City Democrat candidate for Missouri governor delivered an address here Tuesday in a campaign stop. He spoke on state issues and outlined policy positions while urging support from local voters and party members.
In a poorly attended afternoon gathering Mr. Houchie, a successful businessman, seeks the gubernatorial nomination on a business platform. He urges careful state revenue use, convict-labor road building, strict law enforcement, removing families from payrolls, merit systems for institutions, workers compensation, rural improvements, rail expansion, and a state farmers’ selling organization. He urged efficiency and opposed rotation in office and impressed locals, who expect another visit soon.
The Fuson Drug Co of Mansfield announces it has secured the local agency for Hays Specific, a system tonic claimed to aid rheumatism and sciatica. J T Jones of Crossland Ky testifies after a three month sciatic ailment, saying one bottle of Hays Specific restored his health and he has had no recurrence in two years. Sold and guaranteed by Fuson Drug Co Mansfield.
Mayor F H Riley appoints additional delegates to the Ozark Trails Convention at Springfield on June 27 and 28. Named are Judge S W Hopper Paul Williams Ed Williams G W Miller Dr R M Rogers Dr W M Hamilton W H Brake and H H Robertson of Macomb.
Henry M. Baker of Ft. Gibson Okla born near Tahlequah moved to Missouri as a child lived in Mansfield later moving to Oklahoma he joined Morris Okla M W A Camp 12200 married Neva Brentlinger July 26 1900 in Ft Smith Ark two children Fern living with mother and Harold who died four years ago died June 3 due to organic heart failure funeral at Mansfield cemetery led by Rev Joseph Davis. Floyd M Robertson son of S H Robertson and wife Macomb died at 1 year 11 months 7 days of measles whooping cough and pneumonia funeral at Fairview cemetery by Revs J B and B B Hylton. Floyd a bright lovable child coping with bereavement. Ava Herald notes birth of a daughter to Dr William Harrison and wife but baby lived briefly.
Deep appreciation to the people of Mansfield for kindness shown through the burial of our husband son and brother especially the M W A for their beautiful services Sincerely Mrs Neva Baker and relatives
Prof. B. E. Coats and his wife from Cabool visited yesterday as the new Mansfield schools superintendent. A school board and faculty meeting last evening approved a submitted course of study for the high school.
Olathe and Prairie Hollow Church invite the public to weekly gatherings at Prairie Hollow with Sunday School every Sunday and Christian Endeavor each Sunday evening. Everyone is welcome.
Pleasant Ridge hosts preaching every fourth Saturday and Sunday led by Rev. C N Findley. Sing ing every Sunday night features Charley Findley and Reed Johnson as leaders with Jim Henry.
Flat Rock hosts Sunday school every Sunday at 2 30 p m and prayer meetings each Saturday and Sunday evening. Billy
Sunday school meets every week at the Baptist church in Macomb. Everyone is welcome to attend and join the group for fellowship and study.
William C. Weaver, purchasing agent for Kansas City, ordered twenty seven Maxwell motorcars after testing multiple makes. The deal includes twenty one runabouts and a touring car with chassis for custom bodies. The Maxwell promise of three day delivery impressed City officials aiming to cut municipal fuel costs.
A list of individuals and businesses thanking readers for fashion subscription support includes Hon. C. M. Cade Shawnee Col. T. A. Kay Ava W. B. Fullington Mansfield Hilsabeck's Bakery Mansfield Ben Morris Mansfield Stephens' Cafe Mansfield W. M. Divan Mansfield J. E. Craig Mansfield National Live Stock Commission Co National Stock Yards St Frank Stephens Albion Mich 8 L. Smith Mansfield G. W. Brewer Phelps City Elbert King Jackson Mich F. D Case Manatfield.
A local fountain advertises pure ice cream and real fruit flavors as nourishing refreshments. It highlights sanitary service with disposable paper cups and single use dishes for customer safety.
A local store promotes a drink and offers a sale on cream for families. Patrons are invited to stop by for a thirst quencher and to take home a pail of cream for the household. Prices and specifics are listed at the counter.
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