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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24

Best Squash, any variety: First,
5Gc; second, 25c.
Best Turnips, .one peck: First,
soc; second, 25c.
Best Watermelon: First, SOC
second, 25c.
Best Muskmelon: First, soc;
second, 25c.
Best Beets, one peck: First, soc
second. 25c.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
Notice to Correspondents.

Correspondents will please send
items Monday or Tuesday. So
many items arrive late that it is
often impossible to use them until
the next week. Please send items
Monday if at all possible.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
cHBRuH OF CHRIST

over Mrs. CodayAs millintry store.
Preaching every first Sunday morn
ing and evening. and Saturday even
ing previous.
Bible school at 10 a. m. every Sum
day. J. A. Riley, superintendent
Bible study and prayer meeting
every Thursday evening.
Ladies' Aid Society every Wednes-
day afternoon.
Everybody welcome.
W. H. ANDERSON. Minister.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
METHODIST CHURCH.

Preaching services every first
and third Sunday at IL a. m. and
7. p. m.
Rev. j. j. Wolfe, pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
9 AS "a. NJ. j. A. Hylton, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
H EATHE

Figures in first column denotes high
est temperature; second, lowest; third,
interpolation in inches. Last column
dano<oa character Of day.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24

C. A. MINGUS. Duncan, Mo.
Cooperative Meteorological Observer.
u. s. Department of Agriculture. CHM
stolopical Service OF the Weather Bureau
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
G.. 0. & 8. RY.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching services every second
Saturday evening and Sunday.
Drew. j. M. England, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
AS a. m. W. B. Fullington, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
CITY OFFICIALS.

Mayor --- q. ). Burney
Clerk j. W. Brazeal
Treasurer ----James COday
Attorney ------- ". y. craig
hldrSHdl -.-----.r-----.---- ItOc oLruuS
Health Oficer--.Dr. j. A. Fuson
Street Commissioner--,Roe Strong
Collector --Roe Strong
Police Judge. G. L. Beach
Assessor ..,.. . r. L.. Afford
Aldermen:
First Ward--James Coday
First Ward--J. B. Freeman
Second Ward, W. b. Fullington
Second Ward, DIR. j. A. Fuson
j. B. Freeman. President.
Council meets the second Monday
evening Of every month.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24

Better Baby Contest: Mrs.W. G..
Reynolds and Mrs Geo. B. Free
man, Superintendents. All
contestants must be present
at 2 p. m. promptly Saturday.
First prize for best baby under
2 years of age, silver cup, by
Imperial Granum Food Co.;
second prize, baby cap, by
Mrs. James Coday. Doll for
each baby entered, by Impe-
rial Granum Co. For further
information ask the committee
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
CUMBERLAND PRESBY.
TERRAIN CHURCH.

Preaching services every fourth
Saturday evening and Sunday.
Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
9 AS a. m. G. W. Freeman, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-24
BY Kerr Glass Mfg. Co.

BY Kerr Glass Mfg. Co.
Best Exhibit of Fruits packed
in Economy Jars: One dozen
Quart Economy Jars complete
with Caps and Clamps
Best Exhibit of Vegetables
packed in Economy Jars: One
dozen Quart Economy Jars com.
plete with Caps and Clamps.
Best Exhibit of Meats, Soups,
etc, packed in Economy Jars:
One dozen Quart Economy Jars
complete with Caps and Clamps.
By Pierce Oil Corporation:
Exhibitor winning the greatest
number o trst premiums in Do
nestle Exhibits: Rayo Lamp
By Mrs. James Coday:
Best Collection Embroidered
Pieces bought at her store:
First, 81; second, SOC
By Springfield Business College
Teacher showing best rural
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Best Specimen Drawing First,
81. second, so; third, 25c
Best Specimen Writing: First,
81 second, SOC; third, 25c.
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BY Mountain Grove Overall Co.
Largest man presenting him
self during the show at j d. Rey-
nOlds' store for measurement:
Pair Prize, Winner Oteralls
Boy under IL suggesting best
improvement in Prize Winner Ov.
erals: Pair Prize. Winner Overalls
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Market Report

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Springs. M Old Hens. .1lf
GreenHideslOf Ducks. -. 81
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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
AS HIS DICTATION SOUNDS
Troubles Of the Short.story Write
Who 10 Breaking In" a
New Stenographer.

The stort-story writer dictates tho
seventeenth chapter of his novel.
"Loony With Love-" to new stenop
rapher, and this Is the result:
Sylvia rushed into the arms OF Ar
mand, Armand, comma, the wild
cry of primitive woman Issuing from
her warm. comma, red lips, period.
New paragraph. Clinging to hi.
stout, comma, manly shoulder dash-lp
an esctasy of relief dash-she sobbed
out her pitiful story period New sen
fences, quotes, Armand! exclamation
point! she cried in a convulsive sob
comma, quotes again. 1 ruined tire.
men and roue with an acute accent
over the e. In giving one of them his
congo, always underline foreign words.
Miss Smithers, so the typesetter Will
put them in italics, ! spoke to him Of
you and all that you had meant to me.
period He said you we're a capital II.
and G., Human Gorilla and had best
be on my guard semicolon; but now /
know the true man behind your mask.
comma, Armand, and don't forget to
capitalize 1t. Puck.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
CHAPTER v.

From time to time that day, neigh
bors had ridden up to Spicer South's
stlle, and drawn rein for gossip. These
men brought bulletins as to the prog
ress OF the hounds, and near shutdown,
as a postscript to their information, a
volley of gunshot signals sounded from
a mountain top. No word was spoken,
but In common accord the klnsmen
rose from their chairs, and drlfted to-
ward their leaning rifles.
They're a-comin' hyar." said the
head of the house, CURLY. Samson
ought ter be home. Whar's Tam'rack?'
No one had noticed his absence un.
til that moment, nor was he to be
found. A few minutes later. Samson's
figure swung into sight. and his uncle
met him at the fence.
Samson, I've done asked ye all the
questions I'm a-goin' ter ask ye." he
said, but them dawgs is maxim fer
this house. They've Jest been sighted
mile below"
Samson nodded.
"Now"-Spicer South's face hard
eIeu- OWuS uOWH tudT Ter tue TOdu
No man kin cross that fence withouter
| choose ter give him leave. Ell ye
wants ter go indoors an stay thar, yt
kin do hit-an' no dawg ner no mar
hain't a-goin' ter ask ye no questions
But. eff ye sees At ter face hit out, II
love ter prove ter these hyar men the
us Souths don't break our word. W.
done agreed ter this truce. I'd like tel
invite EN- in. an let them damn dawg'
sniff round the feet OF every man II
my house-an' then, when they'r,
plumb teetotally damn satisfied, L,
like ter tell 'em all ter go ter hell
Thet's the way feels, but I'm a-goin
ter do Jest what ye says"
Lescott did not overhear the con
versation in full. but he saw the oil,
mans face work with suppressed pas
sion, and he caught Samson's loude
reply.
when them folks gets hyar, Uncl
Spicer. I'm a-goin' ter be a-settin
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17

The Lexington man went back. For
a minute or two Jim Holman sat
scowling down In indecision from his
saddle. Then he admitted to himself
that he had done all he could do with
out becoming the aggressor. For the
moment he was beaten. He looked up
and from the road one of the hounds
raised its voice and gave cry. That
baying afforded an excuse for leaving
and Jim HOLMAN seized II.
Go on" he growled. Let's see
what them id ours hes ter say
now"
Mounting, they kicked their mules
into jog. From the men inside the
fence came no note OF derision, no
hint Of triumph. They stood looking
out with expressionless, masklike
faces until their enemies had passed
out of sight around the shoulder of
the mountain. The Souths had met and
fronted an accusation made after the
enemy's own choice and method. A
jury of two hounds had acquitted
them. 1t was not only because the
dogs had refused to recognize in Sam
son suspicious character that the
enemy rode on grudgingly convinced,
but. also, because the family, which
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
Scarcity Of Canary Birds.

Canary birds will soon be worth
their weight in gold, according to deal.
ers, who declare that the war has cut
off the usual source OF suppy--the
Hartz mountain in Germany-and that
not one of the little feathered song.
sters had been received in this coun-
try, except few from Japan, since
the beginning Of hostilities Former.
ly as many as 10000 canary birds we're
received in New York from Germany
in a week, and the best OF them could
be bought for 10 cents to 81. Now,
however. the stock of many Of the
principal bird stores in New York has
been exhausted and the few birds on
hand are bringing from IS to sl5 each,
with the price going up as the supply
lessons.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
.poes ANYBODY live on Misery that

Does anybody live on Misery that
-er-that you might suspectH
The Hollmans laughed.
This creek is settled with Souths
thicker'n hops"
The Lexington man looked up. He
knew what the name of South meant
to n HOLMAN.
rs there any special South, who
might have a particular grudge?'
The Souths don't need no partilar
grudge but thar's young Samson
South He's a wildcat"
"He lives this way?"
These dogs air a-makin' n Decline
fer his house." Jim HOLMAN was
speaking. Then he added: I've done
been told that Samson denies dom the
shootin', an claims he kin prove an
alibi."
The Lexington man lighted his pipe
and poured drink Of red whisky into
flask cup.
He'd be apt to say that" he COM
mented, These dogs haven't any
prejudice in the matter. I'll stake my
life on their telling the truth
An hour later, the group halted
again. The master OF hounds mopped
his forehead
Are we still going toward Samson
Souths house?" he inquired.
We're about a quarter from hit
now, an we hain't never varied from
the straight road"
"Will they be apt to give us
trouble?"
Jim HOLMAN smiled.
Il haint never heered of no South
submittin' ter arrest by Holman"
The trailers examined their fire.
arms, and loosened their bolster-haps.
The dogs went forward at a trot.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
Tribute Money.

Fancy long ago said that the black
marks on either side of the head of the
paddock were made by the Apostles
finger and thumb as they held him,
while extracting the tribute money
from his mouth. But alas for fancy!
The paddock is not found in the Sea
Of Galilee! Most of the fish there be-
long to the barbel family, and no one
has ever told us authoritatively what
particular variety the tribute bearing
fish belonged TO. The half shekel'
of the tribute was 112 grains Troy
weight of silver, say nearly quarter
OF an ounce, worth about thirteen
cents today, but greatly more in those
days.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17

right out thar in front I'm plumb
willin' ter invite 'em in" Then, the
two men turned toward the house.
Already the other clansmen had dis
appeared noiselessly through the door
or around the angles OF the walls.
Fifteen minutes later, Lescott, stand
ing at the fence, saw strange cayal-
cade round the bend OF the road. Sew
eral travelstained men were leading
mules, and holding two tawny and i'm.
patient dogs in leash. In their num-
Der, the artist recognized his host Of
two nights ago.
They halted at a distance, and In
their faces the artist read dismay, for.
while the dogs were yelping confident
ly and tugging at their cords. young
Samson South-who should. by their
prejudiced convictions, be hiding out
in some secret stronghold-sat at the
top step OF the stiie. smoking his pipe,
and regarded them with lack-luster
| absence of interest. Such a calm re-
ception was uncanny. After a wits.
pered conference, the Lexington man
came forward alone. Old Spicer South
had been looking on from the door.
and was now stroliing out to meet the
envoy, unarmed
And the envoy, as he came, held his
l hands unnecessarily far away from his
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17

Attacked by 200-pound buck he
had wounded, Elmer Middleton of this
place, narrowly escaped death while
hunting with George Turner in the
Fairview Springs district. After send
ing high caliber bullet through thu
shoulders of the buck. Middleton
started for the animals, armed only
with a small ak. AS he advanced to
end its misery the buck brought both
forefeet down upon his chest and
then, falling dead from its wound,
pinned him to the ground - Phoebe
New Dispatch to the Denver Post.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
MEsMERiZEp
A Poisonous Drug still Freely Used

Many people are brought up to be-
lieve that coffee is a necessity of life
and the strong hold that the drug,
caffeine, In coffee has on the sys'
tenn makes 1t hard to loosen its grip
even when one realizes its injurious
effects.
A lady writes: II had used coffee
for years; 1t seemed one of the ne
cessities of life. A few months ago
my health, which had been slowly fan.
ing, became more impaired, and
knew that unless relief came from
some source would soon be physi'
cal wreck.
81 was weak and nervous, had sick
headaches. no ambition, and felt tired
of life. My husband was also losing
his health. He was troubled so much
with indigestion that at times he could
eat only few mouthfuls.
FINALLY we saw Postum advertise
! and bought a package. / followed d.
rections for making carefully, ana
added cream. which turned 1t to the
loveliest rich-looking and tastlhs
drink ever saw served at any table
and we have used Postum ever since
81 gained FIVE pounds in weight IL
as many weeks, and now feel wen
and strong in every respect. Ny
headaches have gone, and am neE
woman. My husbands indigesnoh
has left him. and he can now 20
anything"
Name given by Postum Co, ba'u
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road l"
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms: ,
Regular Postum-must be WEE
boiled 15c and Csc packages
Instant Postum-is a soluble Pc,
der. A teaspoonful dissolves qui'H,,
in a cup of hot water and, with crei.
and sugar. makes delicious pew
age Instantly. soc and soc tins
The cost per cup OF both xmas
about the same.
There's q Reason for Postum
sold by Groee''
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17

had invariably met hostility with hos
tility, had so willingly courted the acid
test Of guilt or innocence.
Days passed uneventfully after that.
The kinsmen dispersed to their scat
tered coves and cabins. Now and
again came rumor that Jesse Purvy
was dying. but always hard on its
heels came another to the effect that
the obdurate fighter had rallied,
though the doctors held out small en-
enlargement of recovery.
One day Lescott, whose bandaged
arm gave him much pain, but who was
able to get about, was strolling not far
from the house with Samson. They
were following a narrow trail along
the mountain side, and, at a sound no
louder than the falling of walnut
the boy halted and laid a silencing
hand on the painters shoulder. Then
followed an unspoken command in his
companions eyes. Lescott sank down
behind a rock, cloaked with glistening
| rhododendron LEAKAGE, where Samson
had already crouched and become i'm
| movable and noiseless. They had
been there only a short time when
they saw another figure slipping quiz
city from tree to tree below them.
| For a time the mountain boy
watched the figure and the painter
saw his lips draw In straight line
and his eyes narrow with CLINT of
tense hate. Yet, moment later. with
nod to follow. the boy unexpectedly
rose into view and his features were
absolutely expressionless.
"Mornin'. JIM" he called.
The sinking stranger whirled with
q start and an instructive r1otion as
though to bring his rifle to his shout
der But, seeing Samsons peaceable
manner. he smiled and his own de-
meanor became friendly.
"Mornin', Samson"
Kinder stranger in this country,
hain't we, Jim?" drawled the boy who
lived there. and the question brought
sullen flush to the others cheek
bones
Jest a.passin' through" he vouch.
safed.
81 reckon ye'd find the wagon road
more handy" suggested Samson.
Some folks might 'epicion we fer
stealin' long through the timber"
The skulking traveller decided to lie
Eplausibly. He laughed mendaciously
"That's the reason, Samson. | was
kinder skeered ter go through this
country in the open"
Samson met his eye steadily and
said slowly:
81 reckon, Jim, hit mought be halt
es risky fer ye ter walk upstandin
along Misery es ter go a-crouchin'
Ye thinks we've been a-shadderin' me
knows Jest whar we've been all the
time. Ye lies when ye talks bout
passin' through. Ye've done been spy
in hyar. ever since Jesse Purvy got
shot, an all tibet time ye've done beer
watched yerself. reckon hitu be
healthier fer we ter do yore spyin from
t'other side Of the ridge. / reckon yeI
allowin' ter git me eff Purvy dies, but
we're watchin' ye."
Jim Asberry's face darkened, but hi
said nothing. There was nothing tC
say. He was discovered In the enc
my's country and must accept the
enemy's terms. ai
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
The Girl Who is In Demand.

There is price on the head OF every
pretty girl who can bake good biscuits.
Most any girl can look pretty under
the parlor chandelier or in the soft
moonlight. but. ah. how few will do to
look at next morning at $3.50. and still
fewer can set before the hungry men
at breakfast plate OF appetizing hot
biscuits, and for the one who can the
boys are searching the world OF
girls.-Hamilton Record.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17

SYNOPSIS.

on Misery creek, at the foot of a rock
from which he has fallen. Sally Miller
finds George Lescott. a landscape paint
er unconscious. and after reviying MN.
goes for assistance Samson South ana
Sally. taking Lescott 10 Samson's home,
arc met by Spicer South. head OF the
family who tells them that Jesse PurN
has been shot and that samson is sus-
pcctcd or the crime. Samson denies II.
The shooting Of Jesse purvy breaks the
truce IN the Holman South feud.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17
Handicapped DyspeptIe.

DR.. Curem--You will find your dys'
pepsia greatly alleviated, Mr.. Peck, by
cheerful and agreeable conversation
at your meals.
Mr.. Peck-That's good advice. doc,
but my income will not permit me to
eat away from home.-Terre Haute Eek.
press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-17

Trying to be content with what We
have Is some trial
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-04
Presbyterian

The music at the South Park Pres
byterian Church tomorrow. Palm
Sunday, is as follows: Morning-Or-
gan prelude, "Pagues Fleuris," Mail
ly; soprano solo, THE Palms, !"
Faure: offertory, organ solo, "Adora-
ton" Borowskl; organ postlude,
Grand Choeur Manchester. Evening
Opening chorus, Hail, All Hail!'
Wilson; soprano solo, 1.-THE Palms,
Faure; offertory, soprano solo, Re
joice the Lord Is King" Klein.
The pastor OF the church. Rev. Dr..
Lyman Whitney Allen, Will preach
In the morning on Palms of VIC
tory" The evening service is in the
South Park memorial chapel, South
and Dawson streets. The subject OF
DR.. Aliens sermon will be announced.
ON Good Friday evening Rev. DR..
Charles II. Stewart will preach in the
Park Church.
In the South Park Church, on Good
Friday, the program is as follows:
Evening, at o'clock-Organ prelude,
Gethsemane, Golgotha, Mailing; so
prano solo, 20 God BE Merciful, Bart
lit; soprano solo, "Entreaty.' Cutter;
soprano solo, "When | Survey Piett-
man; organ postlude. March to Cal
vary" Stainer.
In the South Park Church ON Easter
Day, the program is as follows: Morn
ing-Organ prelude, allegro" Gull
mant; soprano solo. Christ Is Risen. !"
Johnston offertory, organ solo, wi
sion" Rheinperger; organ postlude,
HMarch Triumphant Costa Evening
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-04
Enlpersallst

Rev. Henry r. Rose will preach in
the Church of the Redeemer at IL
o'clock tomorrow on Christianity s
Coming Victory-A Palm Sunday
Prophecy" He will repeat his illus
trated lecture at 7:45 on THE ODER
ammergau Passion Play"
The holy week program at the
Church of the Redeemer is as fol-
lows: Tuesday evening at Sis Rev.
Mr.. Rose will base his address on
Henry Van Dykes story of THE
Hills" Thursday evening at SIS,
Holy Thursday services. with commu-
Mon and social hour. Mr.. Rose speaks
on Remembrance and Character
The following music will be rem
dered in the Church of the Redeemer
tomorrow morning: Morning-Pre-
Jude, Jerusalem" Spark; procession
al, Onward Christian Soldiers" Sui
livan; anthem, For Thee, O Dear,
Dear Country" Gaul; response.
Nearer, My God, to Thee" Hans
combe; offertory, lave Maria" Gou-
nod Bache; anthem, "At Eventide 1t
Shall Be Light Gaul; solo. THE
Palms. Faure. Mr., Gulick; postlude,
March, Gounod. EVENING" Prelude,
Andante, Spark; professional, On
ward Christian Soldiers" Sullivan;
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-04

morning service. Rev. DIR. Vogel, the
new superintendent of the Newark
district, will preach at this church
Sunday evening. April 10. and hold
quarterly conference Monday evening,
April 20.
BY proclamation of State Coun-
cilor Muta, of Bridgeton, General
Putnam Council No. 1877, Jr. o. u. A.
M, will hold it's memorial service In
body at the Union Street Church
Sunday evening, May "a. The pastor
Rev. Mr.. Coon, chaplain of General
Putnam Council, will deliver the ad-
dress.
Centenary M. E. Church. Rev. DR..
Ralph B. Urmy, pastor-Communion
service in the morning; service in
the interest of boys in the evening
The following music will be rendered
in the evening: Organ numbers, Pre-
lude, Andante Cantabile, Tschaikow-
sky; offertory, Nocturne, Mendels-
sohn; March. Whitaker, Anthems
Filing Wide the Gates" Stainer, and
palms and Flowers" Faure, with
solo by S. ]. Shoemaker. Mrs. Edith
Ten Brock Krick will sing king
Ever Glorious" Stainer.