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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
2
An old newspaper notice announces a subscription rate of $1.00 per year in advance. It notes entry at the post office in Mansfeld Missouri, with second class matter and a weekly publication schedule every Thursday from the Opera House Block, West Sie Square. The item lists telephone contact 132.
Advertising rates are per line with a minimum and a short rate per inch. Front page display allowed for certain listings. Card of thanks and legal notices have stated acceptance rules. No ads accepted under specified minimums. ads continue until ordered discontinued.
In the list of Republican candidates for governor, CA Newton of St Denis and formerly of this county is emphasized. Other names include Swanger, EB, FE, Bo Mecthases, and Delmer. No official candidacy has been announced yet, though Newton has supporters urging him to enter. Wright county friends advocate his entry for the party's ticket.
Readers are asked to vote yes or no on holding the Fourth Annual Agricultural and Stock Show by sending names to the sponsor list. A long roster of local figures including Drue Turner Glenn S. and HL Freeman appears in the request, inviting public participation and indicating broad community involvement and local organization support.
A fragment describes John Erte and others discussing a merchant who avoids advertising to prevent increased orders and restocking, fearing the work and costs of maintaining a larger stock. The passage notes unease at attracting more business and potential implications for his current file.
The Quirks are renamed the Alps of the United States a description of a future famous scenic region. The passage envisions a country with unmatched beauty drawing global tourists to this fairyland in coming days.
The Mansfield community recognizes Prof. J. A. Hylton for his extended service as superintendent of their woodwork program. The Ava Herald notes his enduring dedication and steady leadership, underscoring his consistent contributions over the years.
Mayor Riley worked in the city park on Monday mowing weeding and watering beds to boost the park s appearance. His effort shows pride in the community space.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names including Et Newton H A Dodson Peniie Newton OV and Ashworth. No clear event, role, or place evident. Summarization to a meaningful item limited by readable content.
Bryant Breezes Miss Merce Andrews returns home after visiting friends at Mountain Grove. Miss Faye Williams visited near Norwood and came back Saturday. Louis Davis is reported improved after a long illness. Miss May Tailow visited local folks and left Sunday for Springfield. Misses Bertha Davis and Bessie McCrite visited Miss Minnie Miller. George Harvey spent Sunday at Booker's and enjoyed a strawberry shortcake. The farmers meeting was moved from Wednesday evening to Saturday and will be left at A Williams' May 24.
Sunday visits include Bartley dining with Cop Blankenship J D Welly and wife at Henry Kelly's Sunday. M A Blankenship toured New Grove Saturday. Ehmer Rushing made a business trip to Hartville Friday. Otto Dedmon and family visited Lod. Rushing’s Sunday guests Mike Viranstetter and wife at Frank Branstetter’s. Mrs Win Gilbert spent Friday night with her daughter Walter Dixon. Miss Millie Rushing and Bessie Glass visited Sunday with Miss Mae Pearl. A large local gathering attended a all day meeting at Linity Sunday. Miss Jessie Tall visited home folks near Pleasant Hill from Friday to Sunday. Miss Olive Deckard, recently at Martville, visited Lorne folks Friday.
A pleasant Saturday surprise for Miss Leota Brentiinger as friends gathered at the Brentiingers country home. The evening featured lawn games and late refreshments with attendees including Alice Tombleson Toss Beach Nobel Wallace Lola Gas rif Menta Avery Mabel Coday Jewell Hover Belle Stone Rose Williams Myrtle Williams Elva Crippen Nora Kszentlinger Wilda Stephens Leli Cole Amos Peabody Frank Beach Tow Berazeal Lloyd Brentlinger Herbert Short Elmer Strong Herman Williams Roy Williams Roy Brentlinger.
Mayor PL o H Riley appoints a committee to use funds from the Trip Around the World for cemetery cleanup. The group, meeting today May 21 at his office, aims to complete work by Decoration Day. Members include Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Wo Milley, Jh. AL Crippen, FA Cole, Geo. B. Freeman, with Wy F Day accompanying.
Notes on Miss Chic Osborn leaving Springfielt, alumni reception, student returns, senior chess, Rainbow Kimono, summer repairs, library book losses, gifts for the library, PTAs meeting, grade cards, enrollment figures, and plans for next year. Includes counts of pupils 6 to 20, 270 total, and remarks on kindergarten age and high school growth.
Fragmented advertisement listing various items in poor legible form. Mentions copper goods, clothing including overalls and underwear, meat products, and a new line of terracerion with perceived price incentives. Overall content is garbled and hard to parse for specifics.
Fragmented OCR note mentions Bank of Minstioht and a service related event. Readable details include names M Norcross and reference to protection and a clerical context. The text is incomplete and ambiguous.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various teacher qualifications and training levels. Items include multiple certificate types such as normal training, high school years, and self training. Many phrases are misspelled and inconsistent, indicating an incomplete roster of teaching credentials.
A brief obituary notes Lt Rayburn buried Sunday in Slopkins Cemetery Kansas. It mentions his wife Ma Raybourn selling out and moving west, and the harsh climate affecting health. The narrative hints at illness and death, reflecting local loss.
The notice lists farm loan data with low rates in Serchelan Aukw for the stated period. It notes reduced borrowing costs and terms aimed at farmers seeking credit this season.
The Probate Court of Wright County Missouri issues an order of publication requiring all persons interested in the estate of Mellie Morgan deceased to appear at the second Monday of August 101 reeset to contest the will. The notice identifies the heirs Hans Veeder tivaelin and Shiteod V and directs service of copies at least ten days before the next term. The sale of the estate property is ordered by a description of the parcel at Southeast corner of the souda approved by the court and will be published four weeks in this county paper.
For the first time in years Mansfield High School held no usual graduation exercises. The eleventh grade students earned their diplomas in tenth form, so the class devoted energy to a class play and completing the regular curriculum. Seven senior girls, with Mrs Hinton and Miss Osborn, presented The Rainbow King to an appreciative crowd, while the junior class staged a popular pageant. A subsequent Teacher Association session and alumni gathering reflected school spirit. the list of benevolent attendees and the class’s names were read.
Local notes list visits among neighbors and relatives over the weekend. Names include Aunt Bettie Letsinger, Cecil Letsinger with Everett Starne, Lola Gushill with Heather Sturmmne, Amos Powhody and Jines Letsinger, Willkiis family at Sief Lotsinger, Peabody couple with Aunt Bettie, Mrs L M Roy, Herbert Short with grandparents, Lucy Shinpiaghi Edith Pope with Pern Dent, Bob Starne and George Shinpaugh, Mrs Double with Marl, and Mount Pleasant Sunday School preparing a Children’s Drue exercise for the second Sunday.
WAL Anderson led Sunday morning sermon at the Christian Church revival service. The event highlighted faith and community gathering at the church.
Lead Hill area notes Sunday visits by Goss and related families. Pred Goss and kin with Mr Wilson and Mrs Lunds Goss. Additional gatherings at don Goss Crider Scott and Matney households. Albert Handolph visited Ora Winburn midweek. A celebration for Miss Chiva’s birthday held at Mrs Goss with friends reporting details.
A weather forecast describes a mainly unsettled week with rain chances in the northwest and central districts. Temperatures remain cool with warmer notes late in the week across eastern sections. Regions named include Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and surrounding plains.
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