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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
4
Local notes report visits by G W Preewan in Springfield Assessor G P Thomas in Mansfield and others from Macomb Lebanon and Joplin. Births, sales, meetings and events fill the week with Red Cross gatherings Halloween party plans and multiple farm and business notices across Mansfield, Norwood, Cold Springs and nearby communities.
Roe and John A Dennis will offer a select lot of breeding ewes at public auction on the Joe H Dennis farm next Monday. The ad notes strong wool prices making sheep profitable and urges local farmers to attend to prevent sheep leaving the country. Nov 5.
In a brief public statement the Mansfield Light and Power Co announces a temporary service stoppage from midnight due to fuel oil and car shortages. The firm says it will do its best to restore service and asks citizens for patience during the period dictated by current constraints.
Sunday activities at Pleasant Flat and nearby schools include Sunday School at 3 p m and singing at 2 p m. Preaching occurs first Sunday at Tharp school house, third Sunday by Rev F J Light, and monthly at Pleasant Grove by Rev J E Seal. Temperature changes and local social notes are mentioned along with a marriage in Nebraska and neighborly hospitality.
Mrs Sarah Caudle from Sprinetide and Mr Seate of Tesus visited the area. A bad electrical storm with wind and rain struck Sunday night. J as Marrell shipped cattle, Cofer Carter came from Hartville, and W Raragan of North America Insurance adjusted a loss. Several residents traveled, including Mrs Graves to Oklahoma and Mrs Inman to Kansas. A tenant house party hosted by WS Elrodis occurred. an accidental fall at J Hh. San nes store injured a man. Various small notices cover travel, purchases, and weather effects.
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