City Officials Named for Municipal Leadership
City officials listed include Mayor William G. Reynolds Clerk J. W. Brazeal Treasurer James Coday Attorney N. J. Craig Marshal J. W. Floyd Street Commissioner J. W. Floyd Collector O. L. Robinett Police Judge James K. P. Coday Assessor C. C. Newton Health Officer Dr. J. A. Fuson Board of Health member Reynolds and Dr. Fuson Aldermen First Ward James Coday and B. Freeman Second Ward Dr. J. A. Fuson and L. F. Livingston. President of board J. B. Freeman. Council meets the second Monday evening each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam G. Reynolds
James Coday
N. J. Craig Marshal
J. W. Floyd
O. L. Robinett
Jas. K. P. Coday
Yellow Jacket motor coach serves Mansfield Ava schedule
The Yellow Jacket motor coach offers daily service with departures from Mansfield at 6:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. after Frisco train 103, linking Mansfield and Ava with arrivals in Ava around 5:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Special trips available by contacting the Ava office. John W. Byng is listed as general manager in Ava Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Frisco
Ava
Avya
Yellow Jacket
Eafe
Garéngers
Friecg
Theeneral
John W.byng
Sensger
Missouri
Sunday School and Sermons at Local Baptist Church
The Baptist church holds Sunday school each week at 9:45 a.m. Sept preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Rev. T. B. Kitzinger serves as pastor and W. L. Fullington is listed for September preaching.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday Preaching Note
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching on the fourth Sunday led by Rev John T Younger pastor with 9 45 a m service and G W Freeman as superintendent concise church notice with times and leadership details
Sunday preaching services and pastor details
Preaching services occur every third Sunday morning and evening with Rev. G W Holmes serving as Pastor. Morning service at 9 45 am led by J D Reynolds as Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Holmes
J.d.reynolds
Bible Echoed at 459 M Morning Sunday Service
J A Riley serves as Superintendent leading preaching every fourth Sunday while Ladies Aid Society gathers Wednesday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J._A Riley
Ladies’ Aid Society
Auction at Public Sale Near Mansfield in 1918
A large farm sale listing livestock including two horses, three cows, a Jersey heifer, spring calves, hogs, hens, geese, corn oats and various farming implements and household goods. Terms require cash under ten dollars and bankable notes over ten dollars with interest. goods not removed until terms met. Auctioneers Col J D Revis and bank clerk note. Public sale adv silent.
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Army Farm
Mansfield
Aptrim
Oliver
Collins
Andy Legere
Col
J. D. Revis
Bank of Mansfield
Army letters from Pvt Earl B Purtle in camp front line
In a wartime letter from Pvt Earl B Purtle of Bat F 10 F A A E F discusses rain and rest camp life, anticipation of a front assignment, family news including Banton Ira and Bert, and joy over photos and weddings. An advertisement for Sanol kidney medicine, a paper exchange deal with the Daily Drovers Telegram, and a farm hay sale notice are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rug
Dar
Papa
Buddie
Banton
Ira
Bert
Jewell
Frank
Jess
Earl B Purtle
Letters From Ila Stout In France During WWI
Soldier Ila Stout writes from Somewhere in France and Aug 21 in later card. He complains about language, marvels at old-fashioned gear, mentions German prisoners, coming home by Christmas, and shared camaraderie with Arthur Roper and others in the same brigade. He notes prices in France, a search for Xmas dinner plans, and hopes for news from home.
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France
England
Jack Wilson
Uncle Gordon
Casey
Sammies
Ernie Crippen
Navy
Papa
Mary
Uncle Wesley
Harley
Uncle Bob
Ila C. Stout
U.S
States
Arthur Roper
Nate Sanders
John Roy
Lonzo Riley
Horace Spurlock
Aron
Irsel
Claribel
Ira Stout
Longest 82 mile Hike by American Troops in France
Ralph Dake writes from the Amiens front describing a long 82 mile hike, observing a German airplane crash nearby, and recounting shells falling nearby. He asks for tobacco and candy, inquires about Virgil, and notes infrequent letters due to scarce paper while serving with F110 Engineers.
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Father
Nother
France
Amiens
Durham
Virgil
M.C
Ralph Duke
Route Number Three Visitors and Local Social News
Sunday visitors Will Findley at F A Rippe's. Silas Moon and wife dined at C F Harris. Miss Ida Holliman stayed with cousin Miss Ethel Mitchell. Mrs Frank Beckett hosted at L Land's. Mrs Wm Dedmon ill but improving. Ethell Harris visiting home folks. New Hope preaching first and third Saturdays and Sundays by Rev J E Seal. Prayer meetings second and fourth Sundays at 4 pm. Everyone invited to attend. CASEY JONES.
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Will Findley
F. A. Rippe
Silas Moon
C.F. Harris
Ida Holliman
Ethel Mitchell
Frank Beckett
Cora Mitchell
Ethell Harris
New Hope
J.e.seal
Casey Jones
Sunset Hill Fair Appeals for Liberty Bond Support
Community members are urged to attend the Sunset Hill fair and contribute to Liberty Bond purchases. Mrs. Dean visits Mrs. S. J. White. 8S. E. Spence and wife visit Andrew Newton’s on the Gasconade. Earl Anderson and wife travel with Wm. Hensley from Oklahoma to visit relatives. Mrs. Joe Fry cares for Alice Fry while Sam Fry makes molasses. Ralph White is ill. Reed and Walter Crippen visit Herbert Fry. McIntosh family shared a Sunday meal with Earl Anderson and Wm. Hensly. Sleepy title references Sleeping Beauty.
High Opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs C A Barnes of Charleston writes she has a high opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and as a laxative, noting they are mild and pleasant to use. Her brother has also used them with satisfactory results.
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Chamberlain
Leftovers from Antioch service flag notes and moves
The Antioch K M C service flag with 16 blue stars and one gold star was dedicated Sunday night with Rev P Davis delivering the sermon to a large crowd. I D Howards attended church at Antioch and dined at J L Kings at Jericho. N Abbot of Springfield is at R A Bruzeal's this week buying horses and mules. Miss Minnie Stogsdill is seriously ill. Johnie Dudley's left for Idaho Tuesday. Neighbors regret losing them but wish them success in their new homes. Peggy Short.
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Antioch K. M. C
Rev. P. Davis
I. D. Howard
Antioch
J. L. King
Johnie Dudley
Idaho
W.g.letsinger
Marie
Hosea Bogart
W. H. Hale
Sam Letsinger
J. W. Edwards
Chas. Davis
John Livingston
Mansfield
Bill Hale
Alfred Vowell
Springfield
J. W.brentlinger
C. A. Dozier
Busy Hollow Sowing and Molasses Production Declared
Announcement from W. G. Reynolds notes Wheat sowing and molasses making underway as the district prepares for cash business. A large Antioch crowd met Sunday night and prompted a shift to cash basis for local dealings.
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Tam
W. G. Reynolds
Ady
McGees Baby Elixir touted for stomach and bowel disorders
An old advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a genuine remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It claims quick action, purity, wholesomeness, and pleasant taste with bottles priced at 25 or 60 cents, and sold by all dealers in medicines.
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McGee
Christian Endeavor Hymn Discussion Prompts Sept 29
The program led by Thelma Davis invites members to share which hymn aids in trial, praise, or service and discuss biblical passages or authors behind familiar hymns. Participants include J C Carter J D Reynolds Mrs W C Cody Alice Tombleson H M Norcross Mrs E Peters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Davis
M. & Church
J.c.carter
J. D. Reynolds
W. C. Cody
Alice Tombleson
H. M. Norcross
E. Peters
Heaven
C. L. Breach
Horace Paul
WS Smith
Blanche Moore
People Speak Well of Chamberlain's Tablets
G A McBride of Headford Ontario reports strong customer praise for Chamberlain's Tablets after two years of selling them. He tried the product himself and says no other preparation equals them for indigestion or constipation. Give them a trial. they will do you good.
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G. A. McBride
Headford
Local social notes and gatherings in Clear Valley
Clear Valley notes recount visits and gatherings among residents. A. Cole dined at Findleys, families called on Mrs. Riley Deaver, and Wesley Stout hosted visitors for a stay and fair attendance. Tressie Deaver hosted friends for an evening of singing and games. Several families visited Findleys and Moutry home for photos. A birthday surprise at the Floyds occurred, and Frank Liggett left for Wichita with his wife to establish a new home. F A Cole and family made a business trip to Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Stout
J. E. Stouts
Andry
Wesley
Tressie Deaver
Frank Liggett
Tom Miller
R. D. Findley
Ruby
Moutry
Marke Deaver
Nella
Emma Richey
Mr. Carter
Seymour
Chesny Hire and Son
C. Hire
Albert Crippen
GC. Hire and Son
Carter
Seyhour
John Rubey
Hiison Yates
Talal Cole
Gertie Stout
Folls
Wloyd
George
Wichita
Kans
F. A. Cole
Norwood
Shiloh Church Gathering and Local Visits Amid Good Weather
The community notes pleasant weather as visitors from Macomb Mansfield Norwood and Wichita Mrs Frank Liggett and Eula Douglas update kin in Illinois report a low father. Fairview meetings draw large crowds with dinners on the grounds planned for next Sunday Sunday school continues at Shiloh with all invited.
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Tom Millar
Fairview
Etta Hill
W.S. Miller
Shiloh
Great Faith in Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mrs W H Williams of Stanley New York testifies that Chamberlain Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved her father's diarrhoea immediately and three doses cured him. She expresses strong faith in the remedy based on this experience.
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Chamberlain
Prairie Hollow and Olathe Beautiful fill days
Prairie Hollow and Olathe Beautiful fill days with visits and local events. Mrs Doe Gates called on Miss Ethel Robertson Tuesday afternoon, Addie Miller visited Ava, Leonard Roy is very poorly, Price Robertson visited his aunt Mrs Dora Robertson, Fern Brazeal stayed Saturday night with Rose Williams, a large crowd attended Fairview Sunday's all day services, Payton Queessenberry returns to the Ozarks from Howard Kansas, Mrs Wadkins visited her daughter Addie Miller, Rev J T Younger led Prairie Hollow service flag dedication with talks, recitations, solos and a duet, nine stars listed for the flag, community planning for the fair, and an herbal remedy ad promoting Herbine.
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Price Robertson
Dora Robertson
Fern Brazeal
Rose Williams
Fairview
Payton Queessenberry
Howard
Kas
Ozarks
Verna Pope
Minola‘ Brazeal
R. J. Freeman
Blanche Hailey
J.C. Carter
Tra Me- Orite
Marian
Ogden Riley
Paul Williams
Zella Letsinger
J. W. Brentlinger
T J. Younger
Prairie Hollow
Floyd Hale
Jack Brizeal
Missi
Blanche Harley
Robert Morrass
Gracie
Tra Bragzeal
Harley Stout
Sam Letsinger
Easy Street Sees Molasses Making and Social News
Pater J Wells began molasses production last week while Miss Irmey Kennedy visited Miss Nora Stogadill on Sunday. J F Rushing's family spent the weekend with parents L J Rushing and wife. A large crowd enjoyed singing at Mrs V A Borders Saturday night with a lively, joyous atmosphere.
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Pater J. Wells
Irmey Kennedy
Nora Stogadill
J. F. Rushing
L. J. Rushing
V. A. Borders
Ali
Wyeth’s Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Darkener Ad
An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a quick, natural looking hair darkener. It claims to restore a youthful appearance by masking gray or faded hair after one or two applications. The copy notes millions buy the product annually and warns it is for cosmetic use only.
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Wyeth
Route Number 2 Personal notices and community events
Surrey thanks the editor and correspondents for good wishes while noting illness of Mrs. Jack Brazeal and visits among neighbors. The item lists callers, visits, and social gatherings at Williams, Brentlinger, Hale, Letsinger, Baker, and related families. It includes a medical ad for Catarrh and a local testimonial about Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Hall's Family Pills.
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Surrey
Jack Brazeal
J. W. Brentlinger
W. G. Letsinger
W.H. Hale
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
iHall
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Black Publishing CO
W. A. Black Mra
W. A. Black Editors and Proprietors
Manfield
Opere
Gove ‘Americament
Aeof Nies
THE
Mansfield Mirror
L. F. Livingston
E.C
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
John T. Younger
G. W. Freeman
Methodist Church
Church OF Christ
Sanol
Kansas City
Burney
Ira C. Stout
Ralph Dake
Sunset Hill
Minnie Stogsdill
Peggy Short
Jack Rabbit
Christian Endeavor Program
Clear Valley
FF. A. Cole
Riley Deaver Sandry
Olathe
Doe Gates
Ethel Robertson
Addie Miller
Leonard Roy
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