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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
6
Henderson Levan of Willow Springs is the freight man at the Frisco depot. His brother Carl Levan of Birch Tree is the night clerk. Mrs Vera Jekins of Oronogo has been visiting relatives here, with Shortridge's from Macomb passing through during the week.
Jury in the B W A Henson wife murder case in Wichita Kansas reportedly stood six to six after 76 hours of deliberation and was discharged. Henson released on two 310,000 bonds to answer charges of murdering his wife Pearl Bushy and of killing his crippled stepson Walter Shafer. The case described as sensational. Mrs Henson was mother of C C Shafer manager of Mountain Grove Creamery Co plant at Carthage, administrator of the murdered woman's estate. Estate docketed for final settlement at Hartville probate court. Freeman returns from Jefferson City as a governor appointed delegate to organize a Missouri branch of the League to Refuse Peace, visiting Rolla and Sedalia.
A Scout troop met at the school for a cost discussion on gear and prepared for an all day hike. Older Scouts scouted a camping site, left a trail, and navigated with Morse code signaling. They split into three divisions, cooked meals, tested pace, then returned to town for a 7 pm meeting.
Sloan's Liniment is promoted as a quick penetrating remedy for children’s bumps and bruises and for rheumatic pain, neuralgia and soreness after colds. It claims to relieve external pains without rubbing and to be cleaner and more effective than mossy plasters or ointments. Advertises use outdoors and at all druggists for 2½ cents.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E Church surprised Mrs Jake Hoover on her birthday anniversary Friday afternoon. Lee was delighted as guests gathered for a pleasant afternoon with refreshments. Attendees included D W Hoover, T F Lenhart, J D Reynold, J A Fuson, W A Black, R L Alford, O B Coday, P W Newton, M G Hensley, N J Craig, J K P Coday, W M Divan, R M Rogers, J W Brazeal, F A Cole, R J Freeman, and Misses Eula Newton and Ida Hensley.
When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or bilious. When you have a sick headache. When you have a sour stomach. When you belch after eating. When you have indigestion. When nervous or despondent. When you have no relish for your meals. When your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere.
Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick of 1321 Ely Street Hannibal Missouri says Tanlac improved her digestion and kidney function after years of stomach trouble indigestion and gas She reports better sleep and energy since taking Tanlac and plans to tell others about the medicine Tanlac promoted at Fuson Drug Co store in Mansfield LA.
This notice warns that loins ache may signal kidney trouble and neglect leads to worse conditions like lopy, gravel, Bright's disease. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming 50 years of use and global reach with a testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Smith of Willow Springs Missouri.
The Democrat notes John A. Dennis and M. E. Dennis of Mansfield were in Hartville last week. The report highlights their presence and local interest in the visit.
March 4 program led by Stella Seal and John Kirl 16 with Mira Turner Sylvia Bravent and Alma Draper among speakers. Readings on the personal friendship of Jesus and its proofs by Pearl Newton J A Pool Leon Chadwell J W Brazeal Silas Swale Masa Thomas Dean Jewell Dean and others urge consecration and service from all members and visitors.
Shernwood and Myers of Spring Field, noted road builders, inspected the Raniinorach special real dliatyret project with supervisor Code. They praised the crews working on 67 miles of owl rods in Pexas county and discussed expert bonding and first class reads in construction.
Deputy Dennis Joods Denis, appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Saunders, conducted official business in Cedar Gap and Mountain Grove Saturday. After Cedar Gap, trains failed. a man traveling from Colorado to St Louis gave him a ride in an Ozark highway automobile to Mountain Grove.
W A Glenn was acquitted of obstructing a public highway by a jury. The panel included Alex Salisbury James Tefteller Jesse Douver CL Krent linger Thos Dean Beta AWord. Flo was represented by Cokl O Nieder Mansfield and A M Curtis Hartville. Prosecution by C T Jackson and W A Newton Ulartville.
A rook party was held Friday night at Miss Mabel Hoover’s home with refreshments. Attendees included Misses Mabel Coday Jessie Brasher Hula Newson Pearl Newton Mesdames Cecil Hrazeal and hh Riley Massra Symond Newton Verner Rippee Elmer Strong and Charles Newton.
A surprise dinner honored Mrs. Coday on her birthday at her parents home this Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs. Pree and other guests including Mr and Mrs. Freeman Mr. Reach Miss Barnes Mr. Freeman and Miss Haverty plus additional attendees.
Travel notes show the Munsea sold many passenger tickets on Monday evening. Most travelers originated from Dougas County and headed to Iowa for farm work and to Oklahoma for oil field work and other destinations.
The county court at Hartville held a called meeting Monday and adjudged Misa Mariette Moore of east Hartville insane. She was then taken to the state hospital at Nevada by Sheriff C G Sainvivis.
An exaggerated old time advertisement claims calomel makes you sick and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy. It guarantees relief without griping, warns of calomel dangers, and urges buying the 50 cent bottle from a druggist.
A marriage license has been issued at Ava to Jeff Gankill of Mansfield and Vera Gaston of Cedar Gap, according to the Herald.
An advertisement touts Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey remedy for neglected colds and chronic coughs. It claims relief from irritation, easier breathing, and antiseptic action against germs, noting use for croup sore throat and bronchial affections. Available at druggists.
At the C P Church too Allman of Aurora preaches on Sunday delivering a sermon to the local congregation. The report notes community interest and the traveling pastor's visit as part of a regional church schedule.
A fragment notes a remedy for indigestion named Herb ine. It claims to relieve pain within minutes and expel fermented matter through the bowels. The price is 50 cents and it is sold by Fuson Drug Co.
The family of Wm Avets and his wife arrived back at their home in Taucum, N. M., after delaying a visit with relatives in town.
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