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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
2
Publication prospectus from Black Publishing Co edited by Mrs W A Black. Subscription price listed as 61.00 per year in advance. Paper published weekly on Thursday from West Elie Square. Post office entry details incomplete.
Advertising rates listed by inch for display and front page placements. Local ads priced per inch per insertion with double rates on front page. Card of thanks and legals at legal rates. No liquor ads. No acceptance after 25 cents. Ads run until ordered discontinued.
Authorized notices announce J M Carter and Arthur Arnold as candidates for Wright County Superintendent of Public Schools subject to voters will at the school election on Tuesday April 6 1915. Both entries state they are official declarations for the upcoming vote fiscal and administrative positions in the local school system.
Voters will decide at the school election on April 1 1915 on a key issue. The notice notes the date and calls for participation, highlighting civic duty and the governance of local schools.
City officials list includes Mayor Roe Strong as Health Officer Dr J A Fuson and Police Judge L Beach. Clerk J W Brazeal Treasurer James Coday Attorney N J Craig Marshal Roe Strong Collector Roe Strong Assessor R L Alford Aldermen James Coday and W P Fullington First Ward J Freeman Second Ward Dr J A Fuson J B Freeman President. Council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
Railroad timetables show East Bound trains for Frisco lines with No 101 at 1000 p.m. No 103 at 940 a.m. No 241 local freight at 12 20 p.m. West Bound lists No 102 at 4 00 a.m. No 104 at 6 50 p.m. No 240 local freight at 12 40 p.m. Burney is agent.
Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays led by Rev. J. M. England. Sunday school held every Sunday at 9 45 a.m. with W. B. Fullington as Superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching services every fourth Saturday evening and Sunday. Rev. Joseph Davis serves as pastor. G. W. Freeman is superintendent at 9 45 a.m.
Methodist church services every October Sunday morning and evening. Rev J W Neetham is pastor and J D Keynolus serves as superintendent.
Church of Christ announces preaching on the first Sunday morning and evening and the preceding Saturday evening. Bible school at 10 o clock Sunday. J A Riley superintendent. Bible study and prayer Thursday evening. Ladies Aid Saturday Wednesday afternoon. Everyone welcome. W H Axoracoy minister.
Arthur W. Bailey of Mountain Grove Mo appeals to voters describing dedication to education and fitness for the county superintendent role. He denies rumors about gear shifts in hiring teachers and salary standards, cites health and service record, and urges fair, impartial consideration from voters.
Kansas City Mrs George Brewer was guest of honor at a party given by her daughter on Thursday March 11 at her home. Attendees included Mesdames Edd Wolffe Kid Murphy Will Cox John Hil Arthur Hart Ada Hevner Ola Mann and James Bell. Dinner followed with Ernie Murphy and family.
Hartville held a mass meeting Tuesday at the courthouse to nominate councilmen and school directors. Mayor Clas Evans presided. Latimer was named chairman and G. C. Marrell clerk. Nominations covered wards one J. Prophet, two J. S. Bear, three H. Erk. Long term Town Steele. school directors Robin Adams and Bert Ellis.
Arthur Arnold, candidate for Wright County Superintendent of Public Schools, advocates higher education not city centered, a uniform statewide textbook system, school money reallocation, consolidation where needed, stronger scholarships, and ongoing textbook updates. He supports alternation by years or subjects, student ownership of books, and a service driven education to end exploitation.
The court documents show the order for B. F. P. Baker has been changed from Trinidad to LaSalle Colorado, updating the listed address for service and records. The move reflects a formal change in residence as recorded by the issuing authority.
J W Sexson of Montevallo Missouri endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its effectiveness and customer satisfaction. For sale by all dealers.
The Mansfield Lodge No. 146 in Missouri adopts a resolution urging neutrality and peaceful effort to end the carnage of war. It calls on Congress and the president to avoid personal gain and to publish its stance to the world, affirming Friendship Love and Truth as guiding principles. Ezra Dennis and L. Alford sign as leaders.
The excerpt lists city leadership including Mayor Dr. F A Riley, City Attorney N J Craig, and aldermen for the First and Second Wards, James Coday and Dr JA Mason, reflecting municipal governance structure of the period.
Macomb residents note a busy week with many visitors and social calls. Mrs. Fred Gates, Miss Grace Gates, and other locals called on John Robertson's family. Numerous visits to Olathe, Mans field, Norwood, and Osborne area homes. An upcoming Macomb church supper and school entertainment are announced.
Department of the Interior notices that Otte of Mansfield Mo. has filed to claim a quarter of the southeast quarter in Section 32 Township 25 North Range 1 West Fifth Principal Meridian. The claim is to be proven April 7, 1015, before the Hartville County Court Clerk. Witnesses listed: Otto, Wilson, Nivder, Vendneks, all of Mansfield Mo. Bowen, Register.
Mortgage holder allege default on promissory note tied to deed of mortgage dated November 17 recording in Wright Missouri. Property is southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and northeast quarter of section seven township 28 range 14 west. Sale at public auction at the east door of the Hartville courthouse to settle the debt.
Elmer Nichols announces sale of the St Louis Post Dispatch and other papers including the Public Globe Democrat Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman, consolidating ownership of several major titles.
H M Norcross shows a mortgage related notice dated Friday the sixth day of March in the year between the hours of noon and five in the afternoon. The assignment and mortgage involve CLUARTLISS A MeNTOSIL as mortgagor and STEDIER as assignee with further details on the note and lien.
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