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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
1
A flood of items from Mansfield area ads and notes including promotions at Cash Mercantile and Stapp’s store, various personal arrivals and visits, a horse sale or dairy listing, and town news on appointments. Mentions of individuals J D Reynolds, G W Freeman, and others, plus casual references to local events from Hartville to Laurel and West Plains.
The O F F Club entertained Misses Bala and Pearl Newton and Inabel Wallace with a game night at the latter’s home Friday evening. Refreshments later were served to numerous attendees, including Rath, Ma bel, Jewell Hoover, and several others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. J A Oylton’s home Friday evening.
Marshal Roe Strong denies a report urging his resignation. He insists he is doing gaol work and that opposition to his duties provides no grounds for stepping down.
Advertisement promising protection for property with wire and tornado insurance. Claims to represent top companies and seeks business for Hitchcocts. Includes contact name Ady Warder.
Leave orders with Steve Yates or Cash Store. Ady Mrs. Wilson Dugan.
Wanted agents to sell Indian herbs on commission. e IVY, general agent for Wright Co Adg, Mansfield, Missouri.
Attendance is good and February erade cards issued while geometry and algebra are progressing well. New pupil Miss Manche Bolender joins. Herve Coday absent due to sickness. Rabbits in Miss Rippee room spark curiosity. George Eliot program by senior girls praised. Teachers seek fuller parental help and form Mansfield Parent-Teacher Association after a stormy Friday meeting.
Route Number Three preaches at the New Hope uptist church every second Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. J. Z. Mingus, Pastor. Winter weather noted. local social and visiting mentions include Brentlinger and wife dined at Orin Newton's. Milton Kingsland with Roy Justus. Alice Matlock, Elsie Matlock, Girlie Newton at Alf Karrell's. Mrs. Albert Fage visiting sister Mrs. J. V. Dixon. Jesse Newton and wife with H. G. Newton. Mrs. Fred Justus entertained Mrs. W. T. Fuge. other neighborly calls and visits across Seymour, Will Paxton, Joe Kelly, Arthur Kelly, J. D. Kelly, Ethel Harris, George Harris, TH. N. Matlock, and Colorado trip of Mr. and Mrs. Tonblesen to the Ozarks. J. Dixon visiting relatives in Elle City, Kansas. Mrs. C. V. Harris returned from West Plains. Pot. Keiudy.
Macomb and nearby families recount visits and guests over the week. Mesdames Roy Robertson Gass Drake and Brakes hosted relatives from Mansfield Prairie Hollow and California. Local residents share meals and weekend gatherings as Amos Roy, Leonard Koy, and others call on kin while Ellis Hart suffers a severe cold.
Farm loan offer details include low prevailing rates with prompt processing. Names mentioned are Ady Gro and B. Freeman, indicating lenders or contacts. No explicit location or dates provided, but the notice implies quick service and accessible financing for farms.
Macomb, Walter Robertson alias Karl Johnson, arrested by Wright County officers in connection with a Mansfield gang spree. Robertson, a strong young man with a parole from the Boys Industrial Home, confessed ties to about ten gang members. He resisted arrest, bit the constable, and was jailed after pleading guilty to robbing J. J. Reynolds and Gow. Freeman & Son stoves. Police photo evidence and hotel registry links aided the case. Some gang members reportedly plotted to kill City Marshal Roe Strong.
Craig offers to loan cash on well improved farms located in Reith Wright and Douglas counties. Suitable security required with clear title. Applicant to provide financial statements and farm details for evaluation. Proceeding on a first come, first served basis.
A call to residents to support Mans field as the site for this year’s fourth annual Agricultural and Steel Show. Readers are invited to send their names to join the listing of supporters.
J W Roberts bought a half interest in Mansfield Canning Factory and will operate it this season. He will produce Roberts Brand of tomatoes and seeks contracts for 7 to 10 acres. All seed buyers should contact Roberts at once. The plant will operate throughout the season with fair prices for good ripe tomatoes. The move aims to help the community with revenue and employment.
A public school meeting in Mansfeld Friday afternoon organized a temporary Parent Teacher Association. Prof. J. A. Hylton presided as organizers explained aims. Mrs. Nd. Craig was named president and Mrs. W. A. Black secretary. Several favorable talks were given.
Applications are invited for loans from 100.00 to 10,000.00 on improved or unimproved town property and farm lands at 8 percent interest. Interest payable annually or semi annually. Terms from one to ten years. Provide property description location and valuation as security. County representatives wanted to receive applications appraise property and act as exclusive representative. Attorney or real estate man preferred. Two character references and postage five cents stamps required for application blanks full particulars and prompt reply. Write Southern Office Southeastern Mortgage Loan Assn Fourth Nat Bank Bldg Athinta Ga.
At noon Saturday Constable F J Thompson of Norwood was ready to depart for Hartville with Walter Robertson a confessed robber when John Smith refused to back away. He clashed with City Marshal Roe Strong who arrested Smith and brought him before Police Judge C L Beach on a misdemeanor charge. Smith posted a $250 bond for trial on March 17.
Local notes report frequent rain this spring as residents visit kin and attend sales. Seph Lotsinger and Jim Tefftel ler return from George Brewer's sale to visit family. G W Brewer and sons visit Paul Williams. Miss Moyvian Height and Myrtle Williams host. G W Brewer clan travels to Mansfield before moving to a new home. Gertrude Brentlinger visits, Esther Starné returns home, and families such as Letsingers and Brentsingers are noted with various visits and minor misfortunes including a broken arm.
Rembert community notices announce Rev. C. N. Findley preaching at Pleasant Hill first Saturday and weekend services. The Young People's Aid Society plans midweek meetings. Local visits include Frank Coday heading to Oklahoma for work and various neighbors stopping by Bri nman Hall and nearby homes.
An advertisement urges customers to buy first class flour and asks for Kansas Diamond, Bull Dog, or Crescent brands. It notes these brands are sold by J D Reynolds and the Cash Mercantile Co at bottom prices, with every sack guaranteed. Do not fail to call for these brands when in need of flour.
Ady F C Brentlinger, long associated with low interest rates, is noted for his sustained advocacy and influence in local financial circles. The report highlights his tenure and ongoing efforts to maintain favorable lending terms for the community.
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