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Newspaper

Mansfield Mirror

Location

Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

6

Resignations and Local Personal Movements Noted

Rev L L Arnold resigns as pastor of Ava General Baptist church. W S Gobble aligns with a cream buying firm in Mountain Grove. The late James A Hight personal property sold at auction Saturday. J C O Briens Cicervia Minstrels performed to a good audience here Monday night.

Rev. L.L. Arnold Ava General Baptist Church W.S. Gobble Mountain Grove James A Hight J. C. O'Brien Cicervia Minstrels

Unclear Kansas City Lots and Court Sessions Report

Clear unimproved Kansas City lots for Kansas land. Adv mentions Monroe Topeka Kansas and a court in Hartville last week. Sallow complexion linked to torpid liver. Herbine claimed to purify liver and bowels and restore health. Price not shown. Mountain Grove stock show dates listed as 1014.

Kansas City Kansas Land Monroe Topeka Kansas

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Promises Quick Liver Help

An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the best liver remedy with a sugar coated taste and claims of easing digestion without gripe or nausea. The notice mentions a 25 cent price and druggists. Jail escape report notes Jobo Sherrill fleeing Hartville county jail where he served time for bootlegging.

Jobo Sherrill Hartville

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Parent

A Brandon Springs Alabama mother reports her baby recovered from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad claims the product is among the most successful preparations for the disease and notes availability everywhere.

Chamberlain W. McClinton Brandon Springs Ala

Frisco Announces Higher Wages for Foremen and Laborers

Beginning May 1 Frisco section foremen and laborers will receive advanced wages. Foremen in rural districts will be paid 375 per month, up from 65, and laborers 1.55 per day, up from 1.40. The across the board raise reflects improved pay scales for field crews.

Second Henson murder trial set for May in Wichita

The second trial of B A Henson for murder is scheduled in Wichita Was on May 20 after the first jury failed to agree. The ad promotes McGees Baby Elixir as a remedy for infant stomach and bowel disorders with pricing. An Interstate Commerce Commission table lists freight earnings per mile by country before the war, highlighting Belgium Germany England Austria Switzerland and the United States.

B. A. Henson Wichita Was All Desiers Ady Interstate Commerce Commission Belgium Germany England Austria Switzerland United States

B Y P U Program War May 21 C A Stephens Leader

A church youth gathering led by C A Stephens outlines the topic What is my duty to ward those who are not Christians. Bible lessons include quoted verses and prayers with names Stella Seal Sylvia Beaxens-Mzra 7:10 May Cooley-Jobn 20:21 Everett Stephens Psalms. Karl Cauble-0 Job 1:7. The group discusses duty toward nonbelievers and prayer for guidance. Closing prayer led by Pearl Newton.

C. A. Stephens Sylvia Beaxens Mzra Cooley Jobn Everett Stephens Karl Cauble Stephens H. Ro Weight

Decision to appeal from bankruptcy ruling in Daniels case

Judge Van Valkenburgh affirmed a prior ruling on the claim of J. J. Thomas, Bank of Willow Springs president, to a $2,500 deposit fund at Southern Missouri Trustee. The creditors met at John Schmook’s office to hear the appeal. The case may go to the U.S. Court of Appeals in St. Louis or St. Paul.

van Valkenburgh U. S. Court Claud Daniels Willow Springs John Schnooak U.S. Court of Appeals St. Louis St. Paul Springfield Republican

Rheumatism Relief Promised by New Remedy Trial

An early article advertises a remedy for chronic rheumatism and insistent rheumatic pain claiming widespread availability and notable relief. The piece pitches trial results and the value of the treatment, urging readers to try the medicine.

Huffmann Transferred to Greene County Jail for Trial

Henry Huffmann ex postmaster general al Basher now awaits trial in October after being indicted for embezzling 57.35 of government funds. He was moved from Mt. Scout, Massachusetts jail to Springfield to await proceedings under Greene County jurisdiction.

Henry Huffmann al Basher Mt. Scout, Mans Springfield Greene County

Ady promotes TERR BINE liver stimulant remedy

An advertisement touts TERR BINE as a powerful liver stimulant. It claims dizziness and vertigo symptoms vanish after taking a dome or two, with assurance that the product will alleviate numerous symptoms and is sold by all dealers.

Ady

Porter preaches at Baptist church at Sunday service

At the Baptist Church Tev Porter of the American Bible Publishing Co preached a Sunday sermon.

Tev Porter The American Bible Publishing Co Baptist Church Sunday

Don's Kidney Pill Ad Ends With Endorsement From McCormack

An old newspaper ad touts Don's Kidney Pill as a remedy for kidney distress. It features testimonials from Frank McCormack, justice of the peace in Marshfield Missouri, and urges readers to seek the product from dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York is listed as the publisher.

Frank McCormack Justice of Peace Marshfield Cave Tay Black Dean Mrr. McCormack Foster-Milburn Co Propa Buffalo N. Y

Black-Draught Liver Medicine Endorsed by Local Resident

Mrs J W Cellier of Hardin Missouri praises Thedford's Black-Draught Liver Medicine, saying she uses it for years and keeps it in the home. The ad touts 76 years of regulating liver stomach and bowels, urging readers to buy from local dealers in 25c and $1.00 packs.

Hardin, Mo J. W. Cellier Thedford

Prospectors visit local mines from Ash Grove group

G C Pittman N B Frazier and H O Rogers inspected nearby mines this week. Pittman doubted why mines here were not more fully worked and believed Mans field mines could be profitable. FR Cook of Springfield also surveyed James River prospects during the week.

G.c.pittman N.B. Frazier H.O. Rogers Ash Grove Mr. Pittman Mansfield FR. Cook Springfield James River

Symbol of Health in Ancient Greece and Modern Tablets

Ad claims Pythagoreans valued temperance and purity with a five pointed star badge. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets showing a red star on packaging as a health symbol. Benefits alleged include relief from indigestion, laziness, and constipation. urged purchase from any druggist.

Pythagorians Ancient Greece Vsoa Sviiliebad

Lodge News recounts degree work at Ava visit

C S Surby of Raymondville who established the Yeoman lodge here was here last week en route to Ava Saturday night. The O P conferred the third degree upon Hop Williams and the initiatory upon I M Morgan.

C.S. Surby Raymondville Yeoman Lodge Ava TO. O.P Hop. Williams I. M. Morgan

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad

Good for colds. Pine tar and glycerine mix with honey and other cough medicines in a pleasant formula. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey quickly soothes coughs and throat irritation. Suitable for all ages, a reliable cough remedy. Only 25 cents at druggists.

Hell

Obituary Notices From Mountain Grove Journal

Obituary notices describe the death of Miss Olive Workman in St Louis and burial after Catholic church services. She was former Mountain Grove resident and sister to Dr C L Wilson, with family ties to Dr Lane and late Senator J M Mansfield. Funeral arrangements included Mr Y Lanhart and honorary pallbearers G W Keeman N J Craig and G S Burney.

Olive Workman St. Louis New Cemetery Mountain Grove Worlman Nince Lane Mountain Girl Dr. Wilson Mie Mansfield JM. Mansfield Hartville Lebanon Inter Tke Place TY. i Lanhart G.W. Keeman N. J. Craig G. S Burney

New City Officials Sworn In As Council Announces Appointments

The city council met Friday and sworn in new officials. JW Brazeal is clerk, James Coday treasurer, Dr Robinett collector. Offices to be filled later include attorney and health officer. Aldermen Virat Ward and James Corlay named, Connell to meet second Monday each month.

JW. Brazeal James Coday Dr. Robinett Btl Riley Qlerk Brayens Nies Cody Craig Mapand Short Street Row Strong Cottor O. L. Robinett P.M. Young

June Old-Time Singing Set At Cedar Gap

Odle and wife of Cedar Gap announce the annual old-time singing at Cedar Gay on the first Sunday in June June 4. Odle will lead with longtime participants using the square note system. Cedar Gap stores close for the day and music will run from morning to afternoon after a basket dinner.

Sirin Odle Cedar, Gap Cedar Gay Cedar Gap

Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for bruises over exertion and sore muscles. It claims quick relief from pain, allowing rest and sleep, with a testimonial from a grateful user. The copy urges readers to keep a bottle for soreness neuralgia and bruises and notes availability at druggists.

Sloan

Birth of a Nation Attended by Springfield Residents

Attendees at last week's Springfield showing of The Birth of a Nation included C. L. Beach with wife and daughters Lois and Mamie, Mrs. GS Burney and Hazel, J. Carter and wife, Mrs. N. J. Craig and daughters Lockie and Pauline, Mrs. Ed. Freeman, Geo. B. Freeman, A. B. Paul with wife and daughter Pauline, Mrs. J. D. Reynolds and daughter Maude, L. Robinett with wife and son James Louis, B. A. Sisk with wife, and Mrs. M. I. West.

Springfield C. L. Beach Lois Mamie GS. Burney Hazel J. ©. Carter N.J. Craig Lockie Pauline Ed. Freeman Geo. B. Freeman A.B. Paul J.D. Reynolds Miss Maude Miss Maude; @. L. Robinett James Louis B.A. Sisk M. I. West

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted As Superior Remedy

An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the fastest healer for wounds burns sprains and rheumatism with extraordinary penetrating power. It lists price 25e and 100 per bottle and claims wide dealer availability.

Ballards

Farm Sold in Greene County Deals Recorded

W. A. Glenn sold his Greene county farm in a private sale recorded for the county records. The transfer involves clear title and forthcoming settlement details.

W. A. Glenn Greene County

Fatal to Young Girl Promises Heart Remedy Cure

An anxious parent recalls a daughter's near fatal heart illness and praise for Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims quick improvement from heart disorders including short breath fainting swelling and palpitations and urges readers to begin treatment. It touts broad popularity and availability through druggists with Dr Miles Medical Co. keyword KinHart Ind.

Miles’ Kennedy Miles A. KR. Canon Worth Dr. Miles Mary

Also Mentioned on This Page

H.m.norcross’ Store H.m.norcross Bank of Mansfield Prelate Court Mountain Grove Stock B. Y. P. U. Program Kal Cole Jost Triabelle Willace Lehih Cole Pearl Newton King Bottling Works L. K Cote Mountain Grove, Mo Huffmann Cole Cleveland Guy Eril Cleveland-Daily Cental Fonda Ink Els Oming Catheb Alerie Alnoock Tae Gleaanl & Bupfalo Transit CO Ohio Buifalo At the Baptist Church Mining News Lodge News Mountain Grove Journal MILE@ MEGICAL CO Kikhart, Ind Joo Castori Heerness West Coulis Te Lin Domale Twa Lion Sau Steel, Waratts Fever Istness Lessor Sleel York Bears Castoria Florida Gulf Coast of Texas Prisco Agento Teip Jerres Erisco Dnl A. Hilton California Missouri Pacific Denver & Rio Grande Western Pacific Pacific J. G. Hollenbeck Henderson Walnut Street Owen Boulder Wumbee
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