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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
1
A collage of classified notices and ads from Mansfield reflecting sale bills, farm supplies, shoe promos, millinery displays, legal notices, and real estate offers. Items mention Cash Store for Bargains, J D Reynolds costs, dairy and farm goods, a March 6-11 dentist visit, and a postponed bazar. Also notes moved offices, court actions, and a Snow Liniment promotion.
A crowded, itemized local page reports plans to erect a canning factory at Ava by Marshfield interests, plus notes on a federal bank for West Plains, cattle purchases near Mansfield, millinery displays, and various civic updates. It lists community events, school milestones, and local personalities from Ava, Springfield, and surrounding towns.
Voters of the Progressive party in Wright county are called to meet at the Hartville court house on Saturday March 23 1914 to elect delegates to the Progressive State Convention in Kansas City April 3 1914 Local speakers will address the public all faiths urged to attend The county committee will convene the same day Allen Robinett Chairman John J Sellers Secretary
Is Your Name Here the following have our thanks for cash on subscription since our last report Mrs L B Latimer Mansfield Prank Ruediger Hf A Dedmon R J Freeman Harey Kupira Miss Minnie Holman McNaul Tucumcari N M James Coday Mansfield W M Hutsell Seymour Jk Newton Hartville J N Hall Mansfield J C Carter Mansfield A P Stephens Walnut Kans M E Dennis Mansfield
Mining men A L Tinsley and W M Lingenfelder from Wallace Idaho visited Mansfield last week to survey mineral prospects. They, with Dr F H Riley and others, toured the Deaver and Burney mines, the old crusher plant, and nearby properties finding promising ore samples and reports of substantial mineral extraction in the area.
The Mansfield Concert Band seeks additional monthly subscriptions for its summer concerts. Names and amounts of current donors are listed, with most contributions at 1.00 per month and several at 50 cents, 25 cents, or 10 cents. Report new donors to O. Caday.
The program on March 12 1916 features Selah Cole as lender and Bro England for long prayers. Scripture lessons include Matt 25 1 13 1 30 31 46 with contributors Eliza Turner Mae Cooley Beulah Stephens Dena Fullington Stella Seal Wilda Stephens R R Wright and Alma Draper. The theme centers on the second coming of Christ and readiness with parables of virgins talents and judgment and songs including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
M E Dennis of near Mansfield is considered a strong potential candidate for the Republican sheriff nomination in Wright county. Although no formal announcement has been made, he is said to be seriously considering entry, and his decision could come soon. Dennis is a well known, popular figure with broad support and relevant qualifications for the office.
School closes May 12. Senior class praised for beauty. Cecil Brazeal back from service on RFD No. 2. Stella Seal cover for Miss Gladden due to illness. High school to hold St Patrick program on Friday March 17. Ninth grade algebra makes progress with fractions. Senior English studies American literature periods. Ava High School named first class. congratulations to teachers pupils and patrons. Intermediate grades held first literary program. fifth grade geography studies Mexico and Mexican life. Students who took teachers exam include Mabel Coday Minnie Dennis Minnie Avery Irmey Kennedy and Stella Seal. A unique self ranking method for attendance department literary work and four subjects showed limited changes from teacher records.
A dated letter from a stand-pat Republican to a former Progressive mocks Roosevelt as a potential nominee. It uses dice imagery to suggest chance and fate, urging politicking along party lines and signaling confidence in their chosen track.
A listing highlights Hicks' Almanac and McCall's Leslie's Review of Reviews Woman's World Young's Magazine and People's Home Journal in a reader's guide. The compilation showcases popular periodicals across genres including home living, literature, and recreation for varied audiences.
A local Boy Scout patrol has formed with members attaining Tenderfoot rank. Named scouts include Earl Cauble Snyder Craig Dewey Edwards Ellison Ned Gaines Ralph Hylton Elmer Nichols and Everett Stephens under scoutmaster W H Fullington. Local council members are Prof J A Hylton C A Stephens Fred Carnall and W A Black.
N. J. Craig offers to loan money on good, well-improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties.
For hoarseness inflamed lungs or coughing, Ball Ard’s Horehound Syrup is advertised as a healing balm. It claims quick thorough action and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle available from all dealers. Ad.
The Archer Cafe window now reads Archer & Son with a young member taking charge at times. Hartville notes report a soda fountain discussion, road graveling plans, and street projects. Squirrels chased back to their park den, Hartville basketball photos show one muscle display, and local officials monitor road and telephone system work. J N Ragan improving after illness. Hartville area updates context.
Attendance is good as W A Newton spoke to the school Monday morning. Music by Huntsinger and Newton. Five weeks remain before commencement week. A large crowd is expected Friday for Patrons Day at the school building with Hartville Concert Band providing music and Dr Hill of Springfield Normal delivering the address. Everyone is invited.
Olathe and Prairie Hollow Church hold services each first Saturday and Sunday with Sunday School and Christian Endeavor every Sunday evening. Rev. L L Arnold of Ava conducted the regular appointment and dined with L M Roy. Earl Hitchcock of Ava preached Sunday evening. Chas Garton spent the weekend in Ava. John and Leonard Roy took teachers exams. Miss Fannie Garton of Aya visited L M Roy. Mrs Frank Peoples and Gertie Stout are ill. Ruby Crider’s child is sick.
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