Local social notes from London and nearby towns
Special Correspondent Helio reports on a busy社 Sunday social calendar with numerous visits among the Rice, Cantrell, Latimer, and Newton families. People from Norwood, Mansfield, and nearby farms attended gatherings at Rippee, Kelsey, Dixon, and Cantrell homes, with church attendance noted and Opal Chapman taking music lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ. Rice
London
D. S. Cantrell
Mansfield
Will Dedman
Isaac Strong
G. W. Tarburton
Jesse Mallock
CU. M. Chapman
M. G. Bartlett
John Dixon
Macie Hensley
Alma Tarbutten
Earl Gilley
Opal Strong
Opal Chapman
W. L. Newton
Local Gossip Notes From Sunday Social Roundup
Sunday social items list visits and calls across families in the area. Mentions include St. Peaye and wife with Chas Miller, Seymour tip by Ton Dudley, singing at Jasper Taylor and New Grove, visits to Marion Miller and Cleo Kelly, goats bought by JW Glass, and the funeral of Lloyd Kelly at New Hope church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peaye
Chas. Miller
Sol Miller
Jake Howard
Ton Dudley
Seymour
Jasper Taylor
Lowren Land
Cleo Kelly
Robert Pearl
Wm. Gilbert
Bessie Glass
May Pearl
New Grove
Joe Rushing
Nellie Spock
Ellie
Dudley
Grandia Dudley
Ray
Clyde Howard
Marion Miller
Lilie
Elsie Kelley
Henry Kelly
Lakey
Jakey
JW Glass
Lloyd Kelly
Henry Zuck
Frank Ellis
New Hope Church
Alfred
Gussie Rushing
Ehner
Jason Kennemor
Ates
Vun Gilbert
Sebo
Hargis Chapel
Elouk
American Valley Notes Warm Yet Threatening Weather
Special correspondence from Wright County reports cool weather for the season and a positive outlook for a good wheat crop. Local residents mentioned include John Woody, Miss Ethel Findey, Mrs. Luke Barnett, Oscar Moody, Dave Findley, Rev. C. N. Findley, W. F. Shortridge, Corey Woody, Mr. Brake, Mrs. C. N. Findley, Charley Findley, and Richard. Several visits, health updates, and farming activities are noted along with a valuation of community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woody
Ethel Findey
Luke Barnett
Norwood
Oscar Moody
Rich Sundar
Dave Findley
C. N. Findley
W. F. Shortridge
Hartville
Corey Woody
Macomb
Mr. Brake
Dory
Charley Findley
Church Notices and Local Socials From Lower Wolf Creek
Local church announcements list preaching by F J Light and Sunday school by James Ivy at the Church of God on second Saturdays and Sundays. Freewill Baptist services are noted for the third Saturday at 1 a m and Sunday nights. Social notes mention dinners with F J Light and visits among residents, plus Children’s Day planned for the second Sunday in June. A playful footnote references You Guess initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
F. J. Light
James Ivy
Freewill Baptist Church
C. N. Findley
Joe Long
Ethel Sikes
Deila
Old Log Church
Tom Holland
Sikes
Odd Fellows Confer First Degree in Tri County Meeting
At the 1.0.0.F. gathering Saturday night Charles Brentiinger received the first degree. R. L. Alford, vice president of the Tri County 1.0.0.F. Association, will attend the May 27 meeting of vice presidents at Mountain Grove to arrange the September association gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brentiinger
R. L. Alford
Tri County
Mountain Grove
Good Roads Show Street Work With Steam Engine Power
Excellent work has been done on our streets this week by the road machine driven by a steam engine. The effort reflects progress in public infrastructure and local improvement plans.
At Shinpaugh Bros store call for further particulars
Advertisement directs readers to contact Shinpaugh Bros store for additional details. The brief note provides a phone contact instruction and emphasizes seeking more information from the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinpaugh Bros
Pure Well Water Ice Plant to Begin Sales
A new light plant will complete soon to support Ice production from Pure Well Water at 200 feet. The company will publish water analysis reports starting June 1 to guarantee purity and healthfulness. Ice will be delivered daily citywide with coupon books of 500 1000 and 2000 pounds offered at cash discounts.
Special Correspondence on Mansfield Light and Power visits
Weather turns fair after heavy rain as road overseer Joe Brasher works on Pea Ridge. Churchgoers at Pea Ridge include Johnnie Wheley Alfred Tushing Wa Walters and son Russell. Topsy noted across the aisle at Hargis Chapel. mail and church chatter mix with local observations. The 40th Annual Daypeese ral Council Shriner special train from Springfield to Atlanta carried six coaches and a lavishly decorated steel train with Shriner crew. OC Baltzell of Thayer aided the journey, credited for the dangling straw man stunt on the last Pullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brasher
Pea Ridge
Johnnie Wheley
Alfred Tushing
Walters
Russell
Gibbs
Hargis Chapel
Topsy
Percy Short
Juley
Sunshine
Dashers
Dinah
Central
Mansfield
Sivinedom
OC. H. Baltzell
Thayer
Ozark
Frisco
Pick-Lts and Town Notes From Prairie Hallow
Dinah reports a busy stretch with Wedger of Pek Vps scarce this season and summer work heavy. Several correspondents were in town Saturday including Subex Gilros Pansy and Red Wing Jaker. A trip to Prairie Hallow Sunday drew many residents, with Sunshine and Chaneles Ryans seen and Crom Ministhed among attendees. Miss le live las returned from Springgucht and works at Stone Williams' restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinah
Pljive
Subex
Gilros
Pansy
Red Wing
Jaker
Prairie Hallow
Chaneles and
Ryans
Stone & Williams
Pleasant Ridge Notes From A Rustling Community
A long handwritten letter from Pleasant Ridge shares daily life notes. Neighbors discuss Dinah and Hazel, editor Claude Smith, and local writers Celesta and Sukey. It records visits to Mountain Grove and Oldhviouse, frost threats to crops, and town gatherings at Charles Selicher's. Local farmers report corn planting and sawmilling, with social events and church nights shaping the week.
Shriner's Special Trip Leaves Town
Horace Paul his wife and daughter Miss Pauline departed Saturday on the Shrines' special return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Paul
Pauline
Ezra Dennis Undertakes Home Improvements
Ezra Dennis is making improvements to his residence, outlining renovations and upgrades planned for the property. Details include potential remodeling of interiors and updates to fixtures and systems as part of a ongoing maintenance effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Dennis
School Notes Reflect Attendance and Events at Mansfield
Commitee notes excellent attendance with only one tardy and lists coming back of old students. Senior Elisa plans an addition to the work, Junior council hosts a Monday meeting, and the glee club event is enjoyed though attendance lags. Weather and Mansfield Hotel meals mentioned. concerns over future assembly space and four months of street seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe
Elisa
Othe Woajle
Tronthea
Mansfield
Market Report and Furniture Ad in Old Journal
Market style notes mix with an ad for furniture and rugs. W. T. Kullington promotes new and second hand furniture and rugs at reasonable prices, inviting readers to inspect goods and prices. The text reads like a classified notice with stray OCR fragments and a name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Kullington
Country Items Special Corresprudence Note Weather Talks
Real cool weather for the season. John Woodly's illness improves with hope for recovery. Williams family and friends visit Grindma Williams and Pred Morton. Birdie Giray and Bessie Morton visit Eenie Williams. Tharland Williams visits uncle EL Williams. Maria Willis visits Williams. Morton's cousin left for college in Chalon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Giray
Bessie Morton
Eenie Williams
Tharland Williams
EL Williams
Maria Willis
Hew
Williams
Red Morton
Decoration Day Program At Dennis Cemetery
May events include a Sunday school clinic and prayers led by Superintendent Some. An address on temperance by Mics Docin Methtest, a temperance song and dinner followed by the program. Arthur Curtis, Lone Adilress Lon Dennis, and President WOM Tonsley are listed amid allied attendees with baskets requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Co
Dennis Cemetery
A. Wher Hholser
Redid
Arthur Curtis
Lone
Adilress
Lon Dennis
WOM
Tonsley
Obituary notices of Abraham Pook and Charles Zimmer deaths
Abraham Pook born September died May 3 aged 11 years 7 months 20 days married to Sarah Jane Crider. Four children four survive wife died five years ago paralyzed seven years invalid since. Remains moved to Gasconade for funeral in schoolhouse Psalms 90:12. Joseph Davis officiated. Interred with wife and parents. Charles Zimmer, who bought Walkee farm moved from Nebraska died Monday after long illness. Funeral by Rev Joseph Davis with interment Matsfield cemetery. Survived by wife and seven children. Other attendees listed. Community sympathy extended. Additional names present at burial include No. Alminer Hit Springs W D Zimmerman Bert Dodge Wabash Mrs T L W Robinson and others. Lugeante spring ta visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham PL Pook
Sarah Jane Crider
Dune
Intz
Mansfield
Paul
Minethia
Willim
Cedar Gap
Tie Cde
Jeenneberg
Weir
Josep Davis
Charles Zimmer
Lend Will
Terete
Nebraska
Joseph Davis
Matsfield
Mr. Zimmer
Lake Beie
Ohio
St. Louis
Theresia Walpert
George
Charles Zalminer
No. Alminer
Hit Springs
South Didrota
W.G. Zimmer
Bert Dodge
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helio
the Mirror Aid
Katherine
M. Newton
American Valley
Wright County
Lower Wolf Creek
Agnes Young
Harve
George Gann
Tom Coday Place
Raymond Young
Manes
Luther Sharp
Docie McIntosh
Harry Gann
ODD Fellows’ Work
Mansfield Light and Power Company
Antrim
Velock
Springfield
Prisco
Atlanta
Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Birlinghan
Abi
Pleasant Ridge
Psqweinl Conrespromitenen
Herve Gomes
Celesta
Soy
Rastas
Ernest Venting
Awvife
Munstrell
Hazel
Peneidber
Essweehilly
Atlal Sukey
Alva Hensley
Charles Selicher
Claude Smith
Kingsley Findley
Sarah Dennis
T. J. Smith
Oldhviouse
Helstey
Charley Mindley
Mesdames Lon Smith
Jim Dennis
Ty. Saith Judday
Teene Froney
Aleth Findley
Everett Spence
S.J. White
Mrs
Wil Crippen
Sunihiy
Ethel Findley
Miorence Conday
Jason Bindley
Ollie Rge
Tenness Mattie Schlicher
Meth Findley
Vernon Bennett
Fred Pindley
Crele Lill Bux
Joe Dennis
Miarve
U.S. Pindley
Ralph Bennett
Ashley Chapel
Con Findley
Katie
Shriners
Selinel
Miansfield Hotel
He, Ady
W. T. Norcross
Arm & Hammer
Market Report
Tsu Y
John Woodly
Kok
Willians
Wife
Grindma Williams
Pred Morton
Miss Bessi
Short
Toy Prairie Hollow
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