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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
1
A long column of notices sales and ads from Mansfield area including bargain goods at Cash Store and Cash Mercantile Co, new heating store at B Fallingtons, wheels and wagons from J D Reynolds, and various professional services. Local residents visit nearby towns, attend meetings, and plan sales and events such as Sunday School gatherings and a golden wedding anniversary.
An old health ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a factory laxative to release poisons and accumulated waste from the body. It asserts dizziness spots and a miserable feeling indicate need for the pills and promises relief by morning for 25 cents.
The revival at the Baptist Church continues with splendid attendance and good interest. Afternoon services and eight total sessions are held.
Ward B Hitchcock advises taxpayers to drop in and pay taxes before January 1 to avoid a trip to Hartville. He states he has the Official Tax List and urges prompt action.
Paul Reynolds and J D Reynolds along with L Robinett and C A Stephens attended the funeral of Harry Stiff in Mountain Grove. Stiff, son of A E B Stiff and wife, was killed in a motor vehicle accident Friday morning in St Louis where he worked in the auto business. Relatives left Mountain Grove via Stiff car, but auto broke down at Hartville. O H Young aided them, yet they missed the train to St Louis. The funeral, under Masonic auspices, was largely attended.
Splendid entertainment by Mansfield High School pupils under Miss Clee Osborn drew strong applause and encores. The program featured original pieces and music by Mrs. J. K. Craig, with acts including fortune telling, drills, and a cast of black cats elves goblins ghosts and witches.
N. J. Craig seeks to loan money on good improved farms in New Jersey. Offers high WB pay and favorable terms for qualifying borrowers.
Rev Thomas Hendricks delivered an excellent address at the Parent Teacher Association meeting praising the public school building and furnishings and the cooperation of parents and teachers. Miss Becker Ava and Prof J A Hylton spoke. A prize picture will be awarded to the room showing best attendance at the next meeting on Friday night November 12.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for stubborn colds and warns neglect may cause bronchial and lung issues. It claims the remedy aids the body in fighting cold germs, noting tested merit among ages and urging readers to buy a bottle priced 50 cents or $1.00.
The South Sea Island Pearl Fishing Expedition reports a dividend of 21.50 on each 250 share. Captain Brown, leader of the expedition, deserted at San Francisco and formed a new company. The old company is to receive one sixth of the treasure recovered by the new company, if any is recovered.
An advertisement notes Dynamite Magazine supplies for miners prospectors and farmers available at the magazine in West Mansfield.
W G Tyson notes in 1915 letter that A L Poote and son Homer improved Wright County farm land in Missouri with well planned fencing and water access. The plasterer from Mansfield commends Poote’s house project near Mansfield, his efficiency, and the farming operations including three crops from fields in one year, asserting superior convenience and absence of stone on the land.
A damaging notice warns that recurring colds can lead to chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption and urges curing the cold with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims the remedy has a great reputation and is affordable at a quarter, available everywhere.
Advertising brief notes a wheel scraper iron wheel scraper for sale with contact at Peanut and Popcorn Roaster. Inquire to purchase or arrange sale terms. Local business ad presents a simple sales offer with a single point of contact.
Harry Ogilvie and his wife departed their home for Des Moines Iowa after a ten day visit with Samuel eye and family and friends. They enjoyed the trip to the land of the big red apple and regret leaving. Mrs. Ogilvie was formerly Ellen Carlson of this vicinity.
Hartville Miss Ethyl Richardson of Springfield visiting relatives here. Miss Rachel Carter at Springfield Normal visited home folks during the week. Hartville High bows to Ava Friday and Saturday in basketball. Prof H M Dummitt travels to Kansas City for State Teachers' Association. Hartville band reformed with 12 14 old and new members under Prof Cal Huntsinger. Weight County Sunday Association toured county church meeting in Christian church with Rev N Bundy present. Charles Bottorff of St Joseph spoke to Sunday school workers. Petit jurors listed for December term across townships. County court met all week handling road matters and foreign insurance fund division for 16 years. Jackson county resident Guy Jackson dies in Nevada. funeral in Hartville with wide attendance.
Floyd Brentlinger visits home folks while Will Hale works for Amos Roy. Mrs. JA Riley and Miss Esther Starce call on Brentlinger households. Charley Frye and Miss Selah Cole dine at Ezra Roys. Mona Parrot visits as baby is sick. Wm Lotzenhizer helps with wood, moves to new home. Several neighbors visit Wm Norcross, and Joe Frye, Misses Letsinger and friends hunt Monday night. The Rucker family plans moving from North Missouri into Wm Lotzenhizer’s former house.
Deceased age 29 born in Wright county and raised in Hartville. He graduated Hartville High School and taught briefly before studying law with his father after Washington University St Louis. Admitted to Wright County bar in 1910 and rose as a prominent figure in court. His sudden death followed a period of studious work and deep legal thinking. Sympathy extends to bereaved relatives and many friends.
Mrs. Mary S Wood grandmother of Dr J A Fuson and Mrs Jason Findley of Mansfield died Oct 25 at age Sd at the home of Mrs B F Dickinson five miles northeast of Hartville. She was born in Tennessee and came to the county 60 years ago. Her husband died in 1871 when he was probate and presiding judge. She leaves 10 children including J T JL W R John Mesdames J A Pagan J M Latimer Fannie Long and Clemmie Newport. two others were Mesdames Robert Fagor and John Tate. Mrs Wood had 112 descendants with 96 living. She joined Little Creek Baptist church in 1874.
Freeman advertises farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delays. It emphasizes quick processing and favorable terms, targeting farmers and agricultural businesses seeking prompt credit.
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