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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
2
The Mansfield Mirror lists Black Publishing Co with editors A Black and Mrs W A Black. It notes annual subscription 1.00 in advance, and indicates entry at the port office Mansfield Missouri and publication details including office hours and telephone 132.
Advertising rates listed: display ads 160 per inch each insertion front page double rates legals five cents per line per insertion card of thanks 250 words legals at usual legal rates no ads under 25 cents no liquor ads accepted ads run until canceled continuous insertion policy
Authorized notices announce J. M. Carter as candidate for Superintendent of Public Schools Wright County subject to voters at the school election on Tuesday April 6 1915 and Arthur Arnold as candidate for the same election on Tuesday April 1 1915 in a local school district.
A. H. Bailey school election is set for Tuesday in April. The notice lists voting details and location for residents to cast ballots on the school matter.
The list names city officers including Mayor GS Burney Clerk J W Brazeal Treasurer Janes Cailay Attorney SN Crane Marshal Roe Strong Health Officer Dr J A Fuson Street Commissioner Roe Strong Collector Roe Strong Police Judge UC S Bench Assessor R L Alford Aldermen in three wards with J B Freeman and J A Fuson as members. The president of the council is J B Freeman and the council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
Eastbound trains No 101 at 1000 pm No 103 at 842 am No 241 local freight at 120 pm Westbound No 102 at 600 pm No 104 at 650 pm No 240 local freight at 1250 pm Burney, agent.
Preaching services held on the second and fourth Sundays led by Rev. J. M. England. Sunday school each Sunday at 9 45 a m with W. B. Fallington as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church conducts preaching services on the fourth Saturday evening and on Sunday. Rev. Joseph Davis serves as pastor with 9:45 a.m. Sunday services overseen by Superintendent W. Freeman.
Preaching services held on the third Sunday morning and evening. Rev. J. W. Needham serves as pastor with J. D. Reynolds acting as superintendent.
Church of Christ announces preaching on first Sunday morning and evening with a Saturday evening prior. Bible study at 1041, every Sunday. J A Riley leads Bible study and prayer Friday evening. Ladies’ Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon. Everyone welcome. W H Annursor, Minister.
Prof W H Lynch of Springfield visits Howell county as part of a two week schoolhouse to schoolhouse agricultural campaign run by the West Plains Commercial club and the Young Business Men's Association led by Fulton Sr White of Springfield. In Pomona he speaks at Masonic Hall after Mr White's address, praising moral and educational uplift for youth and noting his long history of newspaper in schools. Elk Creek hosts an all day gathering with a brass band and local speakers including White and Lynch.
D E Lowe of Bryant exchanged a Douglas county farm for the Peoples Theater in Springfield. The Seymour Citizen published a commendable Easter edition last week with Editor Carl Garner praised as a hustler and his efforts highlighted.
The Missouri State Fair is scheduled to run in Sedalia from September 25 to October 2, with officials confirming venue and dates. Organizers anticipate attendance and events across agricultural showcases, livestock judging, and entertainment.
Elmer Nichols appears in a fragment listing associated publications including the Solle the Bt, Louis Pout-Dispatch, Public, Globe-Democrat, Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman, indicating a cross-paper reference or attribution in a period notice.
Hartville hosts a community event titled The Trip Around the World with Roy Young Curtis and J A Dennis providing cars. Homes for nations include England Mrs BR Freeman France Mrs FH Riley Germany Mrs DS Cantrell Japan Mrs J D Reynolds and many locals in costumes. A mysterious Raffles character will appear at all nations with a cash prize of 2 dollars for guessing identity, and the event promises fun for Mansfield residents and visitors alike.
Platform for Wright County Superintendent candidate Ady outlines education plans. Emphasizes universal text books, consolidation where needed, revised school funding laws, uniform textbooks, and stronger scholarships. Advocates vocational and nonvocational balance, faster graduation, and ownership of textbooks with traveling libraries.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Mansfield holds the largest share of cash and sight exchange among Wright County banks per the latest state statements. Mayor Dr F H Riley and City Attorney N J Craig figure in city officials, with Aldermen James Coday in the First Ward and Dr J A Fagen in the Second Ward.
Mansfield Mo shoppers are invited to pick an Ikodak selection for their Easter outing at Today's Drug Store. The notice highlights affordable Kodak options available in stock.
The obituary recalls Rev William Columbus McClanahan born October 2 1846 near Morristown Tennessee. He moved to Missouri then Wright Webster counties and died March 16 1915 at Grove Spring aged 69. A lifelong Methodist pastor and Mason he preached about 42 years. More than a thousand souls found God under his ministry. The funeral at Eureka church drew a large crowd with Odd Fellows and Masons conducting rites.
The City of Manafield schedules the April 6 1915 election to choose a Mayor a City Attorney and one Alderman per ward. It appoints First Ward judges T B Bell Thomas Rippee and Alex Moore with clerks R R Wright and J B Rippee. Second Ward judges W F Day L B Latimer and J H P Pool with clerks W C Coday Horace Fullington. Polling places: First ward behind Cole's barber shop and Fullington's store in Second ward.
When you need flour this ad touts first class Kansas Diamond Bull Dog and Crescent brands sold by J D Reynolds and the Cash Mercantile Co at bottom prices. Every sack guaranteed. Call for these brands when you are in need of flour.
Do you want Mans Field to hold its Fourth Annual Agricultural and Stock Show this year? If you do, write or come and tell us 30 and we will add your name to the list. What do you say?
Genuine Singer sewing machine in first class shape with principal attachments for sale at a bargain. Call at the Mansfield Hotel for details.
Notice is given that John Otto of Mansfield Missouri filed intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim to land in Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter Section 32 Township 28 North Range 15 West Fifth Principal Meridian. The proof is to be made before the County Court Clerk at Hartville Missouri on the Sunday of April 1915. witnesses: Ben Otto Som Wilson L O Nieder and Joseph Hendricks all of Mansfield Missouri.
Notice states James Adamson and Sarah Adamson mortgage to Charles A McIntosh dated Nov 17 1911 recorded in Wright County Missouri. Property described as parts of section 7 township 28 range 14. Mortgagee will sell at public vendue at Hartville courthouse east door March 26 1915 between 9 and 1 to satisfy the note. Charles A McIntosh mortgagee. B L C Nieder assignee.
The M B Ladies Aid Society held its yearly bazar and chicken pie dinner at the G A R Hall on Saturday, drawing a large crowd and selling many articles. Receipts reached a substantial amount for the event. The senate approved a bill raising the annual salary of Director T B Quisenberry at the State Poultry Experiment Station in Mountain Grove from 1500 to 2000 dollars.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments. It claims to dissolve gravel cure diabetes and rheumatism and offers mail order with a two month supply for 1.10 dollars. It lists Dr B Wy Hall and urges testimonials from other states.
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