Mansfield Mirror items and local notices
A compact roundup of local notes from Mansfield area residents and businesses. Mentions Miss Dora Grantham, Col L O Nieder, Roy E Curtis, W G Reynolds, D Carter, O L Robinett, and many others visiting Hartville, Mountain Grove, Marshfield, Springfield, and nearby towns. Includes millinery ads, sales of stock, seeds, cordwood, and a collage of community events, church activities, and upcoming Mansfield celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Grantham
Hartville
Col.l. O. Nieder
Springfield
Roy E. Curtis
W. G. Reynolds
Sterling
Kans
Paul McMahan
Seymour
Robert Tate
Willow Springs
J. W. McClanahan
Ben Moore
Mansfield
Adt
F. H. Riley
Adv
W. Dugan
Helen Farren
Perry and Herrick
Mountain Grove
Hughes Fairbanks Ticket Named On Chicago Ballot
Republicans named Justice E. Hughes of New York for president on the third ballot at Chicago Saturday with 94934 votes. Missouri contributed 34 votes for Hughes and 2 for J W Weeks. C W Fairbanks of Indiana was chosen for vice president on the first ballot. The Progressives named Theodore Roosevelt and John M Parker, but Roosevelt has not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Justice ©. E. Hughes
New York
United States
Missouri
Hughes
J.W. Weeks
C. W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Parker
Advertising bee man sells honey in Mansfield weekly
A. Oetting known as the bee man asserts advertising is unmatched. He planned to be in Mansfield Saturday with honey, sold over 200 pounds that morning, and promised more next Saturday. He is celebrated for his fine honey and his life study of bees. The Springfield Business College promotes Gregg Shorthand and the Stenotype as top stenography systems, with J. A. Taylor offering course facts and graduate placement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Oetting
Mansfield
Springfield Business College
Gregg
J. A. Taylor
Local Poultry For Sale Seeks Customers In St. Clair Co Mo
Thoroughbred Black Langshan hens at 19 per dozen with many lots available. Eggs 19 for 1. Large numbers offered at reduced prices. Extra layers and fine stock. Thoroughbred Mam moth Bronze Turkey Eggs from hens 25 pounds and tom 47 pounds at 45c each. Maggie Burch Ofer St. Clair Co Mo Adr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Maggie Burch
Ofer
St. Clair Co
Frisco Railroad Woes and Club Picnic Report
The Mt. Grove Journal notes Frisco mishaps with about a dozen freight cars ditched at Sargent an engine off the track at Cabool and a freight car blocking a track delaying trains nearly two hours in the evening The Frisco Railroad Club of Springfield held its annual picnic at Cedar Gap aboard a special train joined by Passenger train No 104 for a double header trip to Springfield from Cedar Gap
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Mt. Grove Journal
Frisco Railroad Club of
Springfield
Cedar Gap
Springfield attorney wins $1500 case in Greene circuit court
Attorney N J Craig represented A T Friend in Greene county circuit court this week against a Springfield stock buyer seeking $1500 in damages. The case was decided in Friend's favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Craig
Springfield
A.t.friend
Greene County
Mr. Friend
Dress Goods and Slippers Ad by J. D. Reynolds
Just received a lot of spring dress goods and slippers for men women and children. Visit to see the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Reynolds
Prompt renewal urged for expired subscriptions
A notice warns that many subscriptions have expired and will lapse this month. Readers are asked to renew promptly or visit to check if theirs has expired, ensuring continued service.
Fly Battle Poem From Carolyn Wells
A playful poem contrasts a family’s battle against a fly with humorous urgency. It personifies common fears about disease and cleanliness, urging antiseptic spray and sterilization to neutralize the tiny invader and its supposed horrors. The verse touches on microbes, vigilance, and imaginative action.
Arrested for Horse Stealing Two Arrested Couple Held in Hartville Jail
Harley Bert and his wife were nabbed by Constable Earn Prock of Manes for stealing a buggy wheel from J W Davis of Astoria. Bert, en route to Kansas from Pittsburgh, Pa, pleaded guilty and was found wanted for horse stealing in Youngstown Ohio and Wichita Kansas. He has been taken to Wichita. Bert's companion left yesterday on the Frisco after a brief stay in Hartville jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Bert
Earn Prock
J.w.davis
Astoria
Bert
Kansas
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Ohio
Wichita
Kans
Frisco
Hartville
Mail correspondence procedures for Tuesday publication
Instructions urge correspondents to mail matter Tuesday covering births deaths marriages social events accidents crop conditions church services school news entertainments newcomers visitors removals fires real estate and sick lists. Emphasizes news over gossip and requires signatory names.
Almanac Stand Listings at The Mirror News Stand
Hicks Almanac and Today's People Woman's World unfold alongside Word and Works Railroad Man's Magazine in a Sunset kiosk lineup. Readers find a collage of periodical titles, each appealing to varied interests from science to society within a single newsstand display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks’ Almanac
Day
People's Woman's World
Word and Works
Railroad Man
Sunset
Lead Hill Sunday School Schedule
Lead Hill church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. each Sunday with singing on Saturdays and on the fourth Sunday after Sunday School. Preaching on the first, second and third Sundays featuring Liza Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead Hill
Liza Jane
Maxwell cars reach southerly point in Mexico mission
Letters from U S Army officers praise Maxwell cars for pushing farther south along Mexican trails than any other make while on punitive expedition duties. The non stop Maxwell and a fleet of strong Maxwells also support U S forces at Douglas Arizona, transporting troops over rough terrain and desert stretches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Mexico
United States Army
Bugguor Motor Company
Maxwell Distributors
el Paso
Texas
Maxwells
San Antonio
Chihuahua
Uncle Sam
United States
Douglas
Arizona
Masonic and Royal Neighbors Hold Degrees and Gatherings
The A F P and A M plans a Monday convocation to confer degrees on three candidates. I C O FP conferred initiatory degree on R P Williams and first degree on F M Morgan. Royal Neighbors welcomed Mesdames M E Stephens and John Strong Tuesday evening, with ice cream and cake after adjournment. Marquis of Lexington and McCullough of Marionville are visiting for a chapter of instruction, and a special convocation was held today for Rev O E Hamilton of Mountain Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
R. P. Williams
F. M. Morgan
M. E Stephens
John Strong
George C. Marquis
Lexington
Royal Arch Masons
W. A. McCullough
Marionville
O. E. Hamilton
Mountain Grove
Messrs. Marquis
McCullough
H. B. Paul
Roe Strong Kills Chicken Thief in Tuesday Incident
Roe Strong shot and killed a chicken thief Tuesday. The body was sent to the morgue for identification and embalmed by Undertaker T F Lenhart. The thief is said to have killed two chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe Strong
T.F Lenhart
Mining Leaders Lease Fellows Tract East of Mansfield
J E Halsell of Joplin J P Ward of Dadeville Joseph E Halsel M B Reilly and Mr Freeman of Denver Colorado lease the 40 acre Fellows tract east of Mansfield to mine lead and zinc. The deal promises to advance the local mineral industry as other miners join in substantial activity across nearby lands including the A T Friend lease with Friend driving development and publicizing promising prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Halsell
Joplin
J. P. Ward
Dadeville
Joseph E. Halsel
A.T. Friend
Friend
Obituary notes two deaths in Mansfield area church records
Virginia Rucker Rush, born August 24 1853 in Tennessee, died Tuesday from a paralytic stroke at age 62 years 9 months 19 days. She moved to Missouri with husband Joseph Rush who predeceased her, leaving six of twelve children living. Funeral conducted by Rev J M England at the Baptist church, Mansfield cemetery interment. Also notices Charles Ray Morgan born May 27 1911 Alma died June 10 1916 Mansfield age 5 years 14 days. Interment Crane cemetery after services. scripture chosen by Mrs Verne Wilson remains focus on readiness for the Lord. Parents extend thanks for neighborly kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Rucker Rush
Tennesse
Missouri
Joseph Rush
General Baptist Church
Prairie Hollow
McCall
J.M. England
Baptist Church
Mansfield
Charles Ray Morgan
Berta Morgan
Alma
Verne Wilson
Charlie
Teething Troubles in Heat Cited Aid for Suffering Babies
An advertisement notes teething babies struggle in hot weather with gum pain and upset stomach. McGee's Baby Elixir is promoted to correct sour stomach quiet bowels and aid digestion. Prices 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Adv
McGee
Real estate transfer to Ira Brazeal in Mansfield
J E K P Coday transfers Mansfield lots to Ira Brazeal for 100 dollars. The transaction lists property in Mansfield and financial consideration of 100 dollars, reflecting a simple transfer between private parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EK. P. Coday
Ira Brazeal
Mansfield
Prominent Bankers Endorses Hays Specific Remedy
A Kentucky banker, B. Hughes, proclaims in a letter to Hays Medicine Co. that Hays Specific cured his kidney and liver trouble. He says he received benefit after use and allows his name to be used to promote the Mansfield sale by Fuson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays’ Medicine Co
Paducah
Hays
8. B. Hughes
Kentucky
Mansfield
Fuson Drag Co
Adv
Local Notes From Cocoanut Grove Area
Thomas Young works on the road near Lead Hill while Lester Case returns from Neosho after three weeks visiting friends and picking strawberries. Mrs. Cyrus Hire comes back from Joplin to visit daughters. Albert Crippen and wife visit relatives. J. H. Young and wife welcomed a baby girl. Rhoda Slate stays with Mrs. T. J. Young. Crippen, Hire, and Parker depart for Manes on a fishing trip. Rain slowed farmers. corn looks good but weeds are advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Young
Lead Hill
Lester Case
Neosho
Cyrus Hire
Joplin
Albert Crippen
J. H. Young
Rhoda Slate
T. J. Young
Ches Hire
Armour Parker
Manes
Jason Hight
Young Home
Names Thanking Subscribers in Mansfield Note
The column lists thank yous for cash on subscription since the last report. Names include W. J. Smith Waldron Kansas Charles Davis Mansfield Mrs. C. A. Darnell Mansfield W. R. Short Mansfield W. L. Newton Mansfield W.R. Roper Mansfield W. H. Hight Mansfield W. B. Hitchcock Mansfield J. R. Atkisson Van Buren township visited this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Waldron
Kans
Charles Davis
Mansfield
C. A. Darnell
W. R. Short
W. L. Newton
W.R. Roper
W. H. Hight
W. B. Hitchcock
J. R. Atkisson
van Buren Township
Delicious Drinks advertising refreshment options
An ad promotes pure ice cream and real fruit flavors at a fountain. It emphasizes nourishing drinks, sanitary service, and single use paper dishes and cups.
Stop In And Get a Thirst Quencher
A brief local ad invites readers to stop in for a refreshing drink and to take home a pail of cream for the family, highlighting a quick service moment and takeaway item.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cantrell’s
Mabel Hoover
Marshfield
Embroidery Club
J. F. Garner
W.m.divan
Julia
Columbus
J. H. Atkisson
Mansfield Mirror
Weekly
Kansas City Star
Wolf Creek
Elrod
Norwood
O. B. Whitaker
Veaubleau
Dugan
Wilson
J.D. Reynolds
J.C. C
James Coday
Frinco
Fason Drug CO
A. W. Poort
Ava
Joe H. Dennis
J. A. Riley
The
Everett Odom
Miss Pearl Hailey
Col. L. O. Neider
G. OC. Freeman
J.w.needham
M. E
Julia A. Dugan
Ft. Scott
E. C. Newton, Wm, Newton
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Church Lawn
M. A. Freeman
Cabool
St. Louis
Springfield Jobbers & Manufacturers’ Association
Mammoth Springs
Opal Freeman
Blanche Burney
Mountain View
Ralph Brazeal
Lucy Shinpaugh
Prairie Hollow Society
O. J. Farmer
Fairbanks
Wes
Baby
Fies
Carolyn Wells
Mirror
Maxwellsin
Lodge News
A. FP
A. M
Mining News
Cocoanut Grove
Fuson Drug Store
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