Local Advertisements and Notices Highlight Mansfield
Local items list grants, sales, and updates from Mansfield and nearby towns. Advertisers include J. D. Reynolds offering farm implements and shoes, H. Ivy touting fence posts, Smalley and Coble promoting services, and A. Glenn & Son advertising United States Cream Separators. Residents report births, band plans for a March 29 concert at the opera house, political notices, and community announcements across Mansfield, Ava, Mountain Grove, and Hartville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.s.davis
Ava
Opera House
Simon Carter
T.h.ivy
Mansfield
Mountain Grove
G. W. Freeman & Son
Will Gresham's
Smalley
Ady
Coble
Topaz
Douglas County
H. M. Norcross
F.M. Morgin
Cash Mercantile Co
T. H. Ivy
Square
J. N. Craig
H. M. Dummitt
Lee Bouldin
Hartville High School
Hartville
J.d.reynolds
A. Glenn & Son
United States
Hartville Public School
C. M. Hill
Springfield
Hartville School
Ballard
Adv
Local residents and visitors listed in weekly note column
A stream of names visits and travels across Missouri towns this week with many in Springfield and Mountain Grove. Dr F B Puson of Springfield, Dr JE Norman of Springfield, J A Dennis of Hartville, and others were noted as visiting here or passing through. Several households report trips to Springfield, Ava, Joplin, and beyond, while Millinery Parlors announce new spring models and staff assignments. A mix of social calls, moves, and local business notes fills the column, including note of a 80th birthday celebration and seasonal homecomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Farren
Hartville
U. Ek, Smalley
Mountain Grove
F B. Puson
Springfield
JE. Norman
J.a.dennis
Ralph
Paul Hylton
Oliver Riley
Tra M.davis
Ava
Cecil Leascher
J. F. Bratcher
Drue Turner
H.D. Norers
Seymour
J.A. Hylton
Paul
J. A. Fason
Jason Findley
J. A. Edwards
Taney County
Augusta
Anderson
Neosho
Ady
Fred Grover
Blanche Burney
M. T. Fellington
Dr. Jones
The
Mountain Grove Telephone Co
Col. L.Q. Neider
Shannon County
T. C. Keen
Greene County
M.W. Oliver
Joplin
Mining activity grows in Ozarks mineral district near Joplin
J C Thornton and Wm Dolby report pulling over a carload of silicate ore from the Spock mine to ship to Seymour, with prices around 90 dollars per ton. The operation north of Joplin plans to incorporate and expand, while other mining figures including E B Leiter, A L Tinsley, W M Lingenfelder, and A T Friend contribute samples and prospecting notes. Ore exits target Edgar Zinc Works in St Louis or other top markets, amid promising prospects across Douglas and Ozark counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Thornton
Joplin
Wm. Dolby
Spock Farm
Seymour
Edgar Zinc Works
St. Louis
WN. Rosenberg
W. B. Stough
W. J. Kirkpatrick
Ipool Farm
E. B. Lefier
Bryant
Lefier
Bryant Mining Co
Douglas
Ozark
Leiter
School of Mines
Rolla
Ozarks
Lefler
Mirror
A. L. Tinsley
W.M Lingenfelder
Idaho
Messrs
Friend
Ervin and
Bly
Dodson Mining Co
Mansfield
A.E. Tarbutton
J. E. Seymour
Anaconda
Butte
Mont
Rank Foolishness About Colds and a Remedy
The passage argues against the belief that colds come from cold weather, noting they thrive in damp cold conditions. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, widely used, and easily obtainable, with endorsements from long-time users.
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Adv
Women’s Christian Union Meets Next Tuesday
The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. C. L. Beach last week and plans another gathering next Tuesday with Mrs. J. A. Hylton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beach
J. A.hylton
Herbine Cures Constipation and Restores Bowel Rhythm
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for constipation and to re establish regular bowel movements with a price of 50 cents. Sold by all dealers Ady.
Pupil Activities Highlight at M H S March Programs
Springfield high school notes reveal a busy period with St Patrick's day plans, a ninth grade literature lesson on Abou Ben Adhem, Holland on sand table, a tulip calendar, and strong attendance boosting promotion prospects. The literary society prepares for officer elections, the seniors and juniors coalition dominates leadership, and declamatory and graduation events loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Library
Boks
Abou Ben Adhem
Leigh Hunt
Holland
Higsh School Literary Society
Miss Gladden
Hyltonian Literary Society
Springfield Normal
Scott
Germany
United States
M.H.S
Springfield
J. A. Hylton
Priday
Democratic Mass Meeting at Hartville Chooses Leaders
The Democrats of Wright county held a mass convention in Hartville on Tuesday. J W Jackson of Hartville was named chairman with E B Garner as secretary. A resolutions committee included J R Deckard G W Summers and E B Garner. Delegates to the state convention at St Joseph March 21 were elected with W S Candler Ernest Ellis W Reynolds J L Lee and John J Davis as alternates.
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Wright County
Hartville
J.w.jackson
E. B. Garner
J.r.deckard
G. W. Summers
U.S
J. A. Reed
W. J. Stone
T. L. Rubey
W. C
Power from the Pledge Sunday Christian Endeavor Program
Sunday March 19 program Topic Power from the Pledge with reading of the C E Pledge. Leader Jewell Hoover, Maude Coday reading, questions on pledge clauses led by Mrs Beach Mintie Avery W C Coday Mrs Peters J C Carter Sarah Gas kill Opal Hoover and closing remarks by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Hoover
Reading
C. E
Maude Coday
Mrs. Beach
Mintie Avery
W.C. Coday
Mrs. Peters
J.C. Carter
Sarah Gaskill
Opal Hoover
Mansfield Aldermen Set Election Details For April 4
The Mansfield Board of Aldermen on March 13, 1916 approved the polling places judges and clerks for the annual election to be held Tuesday April 4 1916 First Ward polling at Coles barber shop with judges T B Bell Wm Fuge James Coday and clerks R R Wright Herbert Short Second Ward polling at Fullingtons store with judges W F Day L B Latimer J H Pool and clerks Horace Fullington W C Coday By Order of Board J W Brazeal City Clerk.
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Board of Aldermen
Mansfield
Cole
T. 8. Bell
Wm.Fuge
James Coday
R. R. Wright
Herbert Short
Fullington's
W. F. Day
L.B Latimer
J.H. P.pool
Horace Fullington
W.C. Coday
J. W. Brazeal
Meeting On M. E. Dennis Sheriff Candidacy Expected
After last week's Mirror suggested M E Dennis might announce as a Republican candidate for Wright county sheriff, favorable comment has grown. Friends, confident in his ability, expect a strong showing if he enters the race, though no formal statement has been made yet.
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M.E. Dennis
Wright County
Hart township Republican eyes Wright county sheriff bid
Ben Moore, a well known Hart township Republican, is considering announcing his candidacy for sheriff of Wright county. A stalwart Republican and roads booster, he has long worked for better roads in his district. Friends await his decision with interest.
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Ben Moore
Hart Township
Wright ‘County
Ben
Local Officials Named In School Board Minutes
Lois Beach serves as secretary and Mabel Coday as assistant secretary. Lar Taylor is listed as pianist with Nora Ross assistant pianist and Lulu Dennis also named in the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Beach
Mabel Coday
Lar Taylor
Nora Ross
Lulu Dennis
Lodge and fraternal activity in Missouri and area
At the IC OF meeting J E West received initiatory degree with others noted. The local MW A camp may appoint J W Brazeal as deputy as 1916 is seen as a banner year. Missouri membership rose by 1563 in Jan Feb with a goal to admit 500 in Springfield. The MW A fund stands around 311 million dollars in bonds and mortgages yielding about 525 thousand yearly. Sovereigns Spicer and Baker of Springfield visited for Woodmen of the World. regular meetings are Fridays at the IOOF hall. A membership contest features Blues and Reds teams and a post contest feed funded by the losing side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. A. Camp
J. W. Brazeal
Missouri
Springfield
Woodmen of the World
Ben F Hudson for Assessor in Wright County
Ben F Hudson of Union Township announces his bid for Wright County Assessor. He has never held elective office but served as county highway engineer for one term and as deputy assessor of Union Township for years. He is well qualified, well spoken of, and enjoys broad local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Hudson
Union Township
Wright County
Promoted Chicago Officer Wesley H Westbrook to Captain
Wesley H Westbrook, longtime Chicago police lieutenant, promoted to captain by Chief Healey with a $1000 annual raise. Reared locally, he is a son of Ira Westbrook and his wife. During a recent visit he lectured at the opera house on police work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley H. Westbrook
Chicago
Healey
Capt. Westbrook
Ira Westbrook
Opera House
Baptist Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Newtons
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs P W Newtons. About 40 members attended and enjoyed fancy work and social time. Sandwiches peaches and cream cake coffee and pickles were served. A silver offering collected about $4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
P. W. Newton
Phone Directories Ready in Mansfield and Ava
The Mansfield Ava telephone directories are printed at the Mirror office and contain 68 pages of names and advertising. They are ready for distribution and available by call.
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Mansfield-Ava
Mirror
Hartville Band Concert Admired by Local Travelers
A. V. McCormick and wife G. C. Freeman with Elmer Strong and several Misses attended a Hartville Sunday band concert. The group included Gussie Barnes Clee Osborn Veril Ellis Grace Wade Ruth Haverty and Jewell Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. McCormick
G. C. Freeman
Elmer Strong
Misses Gussie Barnes
Clee Osborn
Veril Ellis
Grace Wade
Ruth Haverty
Jewell Hoover
Hartville
Snow Liniment Ad Recounts Pain Relief Claims
A vintage advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for side or back pain, claiming it relaxes contracted muscles to restore normal movement. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles, sold by all dealers.
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Ballard
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Iabelle Wallace
O.F.F
Marly Spring
Coday
Bride
F. G. Comstock
R.M. Parren
Adj
Hancock
Bank of Mansfield
Dugan
Marshield
Wilson Dugan
Winnie Stewart Co
Trevor Lanks
Hazel Brown
Lathrop
Marie Davis
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
B.m.rogers
N.J. Craig
Burney
Silver Mine
Silver King Seed
Mansfield Produce Co
J. E. Osborn
W. Hoover
Memphis
R.R. Riley
BD M. Wilhoit Oil Co
Clyde Turner
Mr. Riley
Farmers and Merchants Bank
M. E. Gorman
Williams of
Norwood
T. A. Kay
DR. Mink
Frank Hoover
Caboot
Mining News
High School Literary Society
Democratic Mass Meeting
Christian Endeavor Program
Lodge News
I.c.0.f
J. E. West
Captain Westbrook
P.w.newton
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