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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
Sam A. Baker Worked His
Way Up Through Life.

Sam A. Baker, State Superin.
tendent of Schools and unanim-
ously elected president of the
Missouri State Teachers Assoc
iation, has a history that reads
almost like that of President
Lincoln.
Born in Patterson, Wayne
County, he received his early
education in Il typical one room
dis trict school in MillSpring, Mo.
After finishing his grammar
school education, Baker had as.
pirations for higher learning,
but no funds. With that as his
goal, he clerked in country
store, worked in Il lumber camp
labored as a section hand on q
railroad and was for ashort time
a county postmaster.
After intermittent periods OF
studying and hard labor, he was
graduated from the Southeast
Missouri Teachers College at
the age of 23 and began teaching
in the Bethel district in Wayne
County, Later he taught sue
cessivelyin MillSpring, Piedmon,
Joplin, Richmond, and Jefferson
City.
In 1918 he was elected State
Superintendent of Schools ano
was the first state executive to
take the oath of office in the
new CAPITOL.
This was his first public office
and during the three years that
he has been state superintendent
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
Tersely Told Town Tales

II Conklin's have moved to
West Plains.
John Slate of Vera Cruz was
here this week.
EO. DickmanwaS in st Louis
during the week.
II. r. Newton was here from
Holden during the week.
DR.. Bessie A. Mitchell spent
the Thanksgiving holidays in
Springfield.
A. G Legerr rctuned home
WedneSdayfrOm Tulsa Oklahoma
where he has been fOraInOnth
J. r. Bogart and wifi" of Kan
saS have returned to Mansfield
and will make their HON" here
A large crowd enjoyed the din
ner served by the Christian Lad
les AidSocirty Thank sgiving day.
Rrv. j, w. Paterson delivered
THANKSGIVING sermon at the
M u Church Thanks givingmorn
ing.
Mrs. Phoebe KiScr has sold
her reSidene property to }. j.
Raby's, wiowill occupy thesame.
Mrs. Kiser moving to Haskell
Oklahoma.
Jesse Van Ness and Miss Ora
MnIes were married Thanksgiv
ing day Mr., Van Ness is one
one of the proprietors of the ..
II Garage.
"Ye Old New Eogland Choir
was presented in the gynaSlum
last week as one OF the numbers
1.-THE lyceum course The prog
ram was one of the best ever
gwen here.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01

he has increased the staff of the
State Department Education
from 10 to 27 members, adding
the vocational and industrial re.
habitation divisions. The form.
er division seeks to aid persons
who wish to learnpractial trades
along with tieir elementary ed
ucation while the latterprepared
persons who have been injured
or are physically incapacited for
any reason to earn their living in
some useful manner.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
John w. Thomas has gone to
Lola Kansas.

John w. Thomas has gone /,
Lola Kansas.
Amos Roy and Frank Broylrs
have returned from KanSae.
mo hunting" notices for sale
at this office.
Several from Mansfield attend
ed the funeral of Jess Nj. Carter
at Hartyillc Monday.
Miss BESSIE Meador visited
here during the Thanksgiving
holidays She was one of the
teachers in the Neutrality-suspicious.
last ear.
George b Freemrn and Drue
Tnrncr were in Howell county
the first Of the week where Mr..
Freeman bought car of fine
Hulstnin cows and heifeiS, which
he will put on his farm here.
We have a full and complete
line of harness and harness re.
pairs. See usand get ourprices
- quality is first class and the
price is right. Reynolds and
Campbell.
Edgar Brazeal was quite badly
injured Tuesday evenieg when
Il Ford car in which he and four
other boys were gong to Seymo.
ur to attend a basketball game.
The car was overturned near
Mrs. Peacock farm. The Car
vas also badly damaged.
The express office of Willow
Springs was looted Sunday morn
ing between 900 and $50 o clock
by thieves and about $500 was
stolen. The theft was commit
ed between the time TIN" night
man went off duty and the day
man went on, No clue of the
guilty parties has been found.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
On The Way

A picture such as has never
been shown in Mansfield, THE
FourHorsemen of the Apocalypse
will be at the Nugget Theatre
some time in December. This
is great picture and will be a
rare treat to Mansfield and vic
nifty. DR.. Riley says the exact
date will be advertised in a few
days. This picture will be shown
two nights.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
Notice

| now have the official tax list
for Pleasant Valley Township
Call and pay your taxes when
convenient. Should be payed
before Jan. 1st tOavoid a penalty.
w. B. Hitchcock. In rear Rey.
nolds & Campbell Hardware.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01

| Mr.. and Ms. John Carter OF
Springfield are here
| Miss Beulah Stephens of Mtn.
Grove spent Thanksgiving in
Mansfield,
r }. Freeman, Loan and In
surance office, over j G. Shin
paugh's store.
Miss Jewel Dean is visiting
at the j. A. Dennis home in Min.
Grove this week.
Tom Brlzaal Of Kansas City,
returned home last week after a
short visit in Mansfield with the
Jason Hight family.
II. e. Brazeal of Hartville was
in Mansfield the latter part of
last week. made the Mirror
office a very pleasant call while
in the city.
For biliousness and that bad
taste i'm the mouth take a Divan s
Liver Pill ut night--it will do the
work. Fuson Drug Co.-adv.
See eur line of ranges and cook
stoves. They are beautiful, dur.
able and built for service and to
please the cook. Also heaters,
pipe and supplies. Prices are
right. Reynolds and Campbell.
Jesse killan died Nov, mber
9th at the home of N B Pierson
in Mansfield at the age of l9,
death resulting from tuberculos
is. Rev. j. w. P.terson con.
Quoted the funeral from the G.
p. church at = p. IN. Monday;
interment in the Mansfield CEN.
etry.
Springfield papers Tuesday
report the death of DR.. R. II
Hanson, who was a resident
of Springfield. Mr.. Hanson was
80 years old and came to his
death by automobile accident
when he stepped from behind
a street Car at moment anautO
mobile coming from the other
direction struck him. DR.. Han
son practiced in Hartiville for 81
years, and once pastor of the M
E. Church in Mansfield in 1912
Dr.. Hanson was well known al
over this part of the country, and
had many warm friends. He
has one son Perry l.. now a res
ident of HartvIle.
The Mansfield Mirrorthis year
will follow it's annual custom, ot
issuing a big Christmas edition
printed in cOlors and profusely
illustrated with seasonable cuts
and borders; Christmas storie.
and illustrations, which are al
ways pleasing, interesting and
entertaining gtochildren and WON
en-, and to the men with a fanci
full heart for love, art, music,
stories and the joys and assoc
iation of children and their like!
and likings. This edition will b,
a little difterentin some respects
and a little more complete thai
in former years, and we hop
that our readers will appreciat
it,and the extra amount of tim
H and work we will put npon it. |
is costing US quite a little sun
for this special edition, and W
' hope our friendsand businessme
. will assist uSevery way possible
and will help US to make a goo
I| edition of it,, If you want a
II "ad" in these issues of the Mil
II ror. let US know at once. or b
III ready with your copy, and hav
/ yourmind made upto the amour
II of space you want, when our rel
/ resentative calls on you.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01

To relieve rhematism, sprains,
lame back, lumbago or pleuricy,
Ballard s Snow Linament is a re.
medy of proven merit. 1t is very
powerful and penetrating Three
sizes, SOC, 6Oc and 81 zoe perbot
tie Sold by all Druggists.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
Notice To Tax Payers

We have the ufficial tax list for
Pleasant Valley twp in our Office,
You may call and pay your taxes
at any time. Pay before Janu
ary lst, and avoid paying a pen
atty.
Stephens & Roy
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01
Date Set For Farmers Week

The 1921 Farmers Week at
the University of Missouri has
been set for January 10th to Goth
inclusive. This is the annual
event at which lectures are given
and demonstrations are made
of the work being done in the
College of Agriculture.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01

| FUN OAkL lOGl "Ouel rOEu
with starter. Bargain for quick
cash sale. Inquire this Office.
STRAIGHT SALARY: $500
per week ana expenses to man
or woman with rig to introduce
Eureka Egg Producer, Eureka
Mfg. Co., East ST. LOUIS, Ill.
The Ladies of the Christian
Church will give their annual
Bazaar, Saturday December 10Th
at the Christian Hall, beginning
at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
There will be a pie supper at
Flat Rock school house Decem-
ber 10th. Girls are asked to
bring pies and the boys theprice
Proceeds go for the benifit of
the school.
We have just received a large
shipment of enamel ware and
queens ware which we can sell
you at a very low figure, See
us for bargaining, good values
and high class goods, Reynolds
and Campbell.
Announcements have been re.
ceived here announcing the arriv
al of Thomas Jr. to Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Willoughby on November
10th. The mother formely Miss
Margarete Matthews of this city,
their home now being in Pitts
burg Kans. We extend hearty
congratulations.
Prepare in advance, Start now
if you need money TO improve
your farm or, if you have NOR
tage drawing a high rate of in
terest that you have to pay off or
renew, prepare to get your mon
ey at 8 per cent, no Bonus or com.
mission. See K. }. Freeman over
J, G. Shinpaugh' s store.
A Thanksgiving birthday din
ner was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Dean, on last
Thursday in honor of Mr.. Dean S
and Miss Jewels birthday. A
turkey dinner was enjoyed by:
j. A. Dennis's family of Min,
Grove, Calvin Coday's Of Spokane
Wash, G. l., Turner's family, j.
W. Brazeal's family, G. H. Turn
er's family, Mr.. and Mrs. DR.
Hamilton and Mrs. Ii p. Dennis
A farewellparty given in honor
of Ned Gainsatthe home of Sylvia
Brazeal, on last Monday night
The evening was spent socially
Refreshments were served to the
following guests: Misses Blancl
and Eula Alcorn, Lula Ashworth
Jessie Hoover, Elfra Smith. Rub,
Dennis, Mable Potts, Pauline ant
Locke Craig and Sylvia Brazeal
Messrs. Dunning Hensley, Ray
Dennis, Ned Gains, John Roy
Cecil Letsinger, Vern Emmens
and Edgar Brazeal.
Newspaper reports and head
lines say snow and cold, in tn,
north, east and west, and ~ de
grees below zeroin Canada" Gee
But we are glad we live in tn
, Ozarks, where there il only al
occasional bluster. and a few flur
! ries of snow and all the rest q
, the yearls like paridise. II
, the south it is so hot it woult
melt the jnice out ofa rick-oat
and in the north it gets so col
it freezes the ears off brass
, monkey. 1t is no wonder the
always come back to the Ozarks
The recital and entertainment
| given at the Nugget Theatre las
q night by Miss Duff Harlin wa
u. highly pleasing and entertaining
e While Miss Harlin is young i
e years, she handled her subject
[ in q masterful way and displaye
excellent talent as an impersol
ater and humorist. Mrs. j.
Craig also gave a beautiful so
selection which was high
pleasing to her hearers. III
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-01

A MODERN discovery for the
rapid healing of flesh wounds,
cuts, burns. bruises, sores and
scalds is Liquid Borozone. 1t is
a clear, colorless liquid possessing
marvellous healing power. Price
90c. 6Oc and Sl.2O. Sold by all
Druggists.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
Roy.

On January, 1, the death angel
visited our neighborhood and
and claimed for its victim, Mr..
William Tucker. He was twenty
five years cid and had been in
declining health for some time.
He leaves a wife, mother, sever
al brothers and sisters, and many
friends to mourn their loss.
On December %. Mrs. Laura
Simmons dwelling and all it's
contents were consumed by fire.
She was away from home and
the origin of the fire is not
known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strong Hill and
and son, Gradyyille, visited Mrs.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
ltmpotialInat. 1T Topics

A variety of subjects, all look
ing to the betterment of g the
schools of the State, has been
provided discussion at the
conference Of the County Super
intendent OF Schools to be held
at Frankfort, January, 24-25.
The tentative program, arrang-
ed by State Superintendent Geo.
Colvin, has been sent to county
superintendent with requests
for suggestions.
President Frank L. McVey, of
the University of Kentucky, and
Gov. Morrow will speak The
Governor will welcome the super
intendents on January "a, and
DR.. McVey will speak on "How
Can We Help The University and
How the University Can Help
U.s."
Subjects to be discussed in
clude powers and duties of
county boards; duties and tenure
of office of local trustees under
the new law; qualification, ap-
pointment and assignment of
teachers; qualifications of county
superintendent; operation of
the attendance law; qualifications
of the attendance officers; salary;
advisability of one date for open.
ing and closing all schools of each
county; forms and records for
teachers and boards; vocational
department in each county high
school; emergency schools for
colored children; scholarship and
certiication of high school teach
ers; basis for accrediting high
schools; relation of county super
intendent to graded schools;
Standardization of rural schools;
how best to get fewer and better
schools; correspondence courses
in teacher training and others.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19


DR.. H. c.. WINES, who was a
State Veterinary Surgeon, has
been indicted for the murder of
Miss Lura Parsons, Pine Mount
ain Settlement School teacher, in
Harlan County. The doctor is
the last man seen with the young
lady, and other circumstances
are very unfavorabie for him.
He is held in the sum of $4,000
and his trial will be held in a few
weeks.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

The Commercial Club of Leb.
anon have taken the proper steps
to head off yeggmen. The Club
has appointed committee of five
to select the services of one hun
dred good men. who are to arm
themselves and be ready day or
night to answer a call from the
fire bell should an attempt be
made to rob either of her two
banks or business houses. There
were twenty-five men present
who signed and are ready for
duty. The slogan of the club
will be"Fill the Graveyard Not
The Jails." This move was
taken on account of the recent
attempt to rob the Bank of CO.
lumbia.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

Under the proper heading it
will be seen that Mr.. Bingham
Moore, of the Cane Valley pre-
cinct is announced as a candidate
for County Court Clerk of
Adair County, subject to the
action of the Republican party.
Mr.. Moore is a son of the late DR..
C. D. Moore, who was a leading
Republican from the time the
party was organized until his
death which occurred a few
years ago. His principles were
instilled into his sons, and they
have been steadfast since they
commenced voting. Bingham,
the candidate, is a very excellent
young man, popular with every
body who knows him, and is well
qualified for the position he
seeks. He stands high with his
home people which is an asset
that any citizen should feel
proud. Mr.. Moore possesses
a very genial disposition. and
before the primary he will see
every voter in Adair county. In
the meantime he ask his friends
to become active.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

5 The nunhsr of anemployed
men in l41 cities the United
States is 1919. 272. The total of
all the cities would show many
more thousands. When the Ia
Dor situation is as above stated
in this country. is it not time to
stop foreign immigration at least
for awhile? 1t is the dutp of the
United States to take care of her
own subjects first.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
Tribute Of Respect.

The following resolutions were
passed by Glensfork Lodge, No.
528, Glensfork. Ky:
Whereas, the death angel visit
ed our Lodge and called from Ia
Dor to refreshment our beloved
brother, James W. Marshall, on
January 1, 1921. Bro. Marshall
was burn January 10. 1863. Af-
ter spending 81 years here in the
land of sunshine and shadow. he
was called to his reward. Born
in Adair Co., where he spent his
youth and manhood and was just
passing the meridian of life,
when he was called up higher.
Bro. Marshall was initiated,
passed and raised in Glensfork
Lodge. No. 528. and was an ar
dent and devout Mason. He
was devout member of the
Methodist church. a leader in
Sunday school and a promoter of
every good movement in his
community.
Resolved. That Glensfork
Lodge has lost one of its hest
members, the community one of
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

=
Hills brother Mr.. Gardin Reese
at this place during the holidays.
Mr.. II. ]. Conover had the
misfortune to loose a nice milk
COW recently.
An infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mont Wilson was buried at
this place during the holidays.
Miss Iva Holiday and Miss
Thelma Burton left the first of
the month to attend school at
Berea, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

The health of the community
is better at this time.
Mrs. Clara Young is better at
this writing.
Miss Ella Bogal, who has been
with Charlie Young's wife, will
return home soon.
3 Miss Katherine Willis, left a
a few days ago for Campbells-
vile, to enter colleges
Mr.. Isaac william visited Mr..
G. E. Powell last Sunday.
Mrs. Fannie Montgomery, who
has been = feeble all winter, is
better arg s!;1sg 1af5:sew ,stg
~ Mr.. Rollin Powell bought two
F1s-F--t-3
hogs from Isaece william, this
week. Price per ID, &C..
Ivan Cabbell IS il school at Z.
W. T. S., this term. mi s,tt sgs,:
Mr.. Art Hurt is visitingfriends
and relatives here. 7s''' 9ss s'as
The oil machine on the George
Powell farm, is running contin.
ually. f"S
Lucian Blair, Lambert william
and Robert M. Cabbell attended
Powell Bros, sale last week.
James Young will move near
Fairplay in a few days.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
PsIlytOn.


Mrs. Leeden, of Springfield,
ILL.,. (and her sister. Mrs. Dorsa,
of New Hope. KY, were visiting
at this place last week.
Messrs. Scott Campbell. Joe
Jones and Lee Sanders started
to school at Campbellsville. Mon
day.
Mrs. Mile Smith. of West Vir-
ginia, has bought the Mary E.
Lennon farm. Consideration,
$500.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

Automobile employees, who
have been out of the shops in
Detroit, Mich; for a month, are
again being put to work at the
rate of 5000 a week. About 80.
600 were dismissed. Slt now
looks like the factories will be
running their full tfmesin a few
weeks. Quite Number Of young
men whose homes are in : the
county, have been employed at
Detroit. }as $50" 's6s*s'sas2f'-s.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
For Sheriff.

After talking with many friends, /
have decided to become a Candidate
for Sheriff Of Adair County, subject
TO the action Of the Republican party
at the primary election to be held on
August 9Th, 1921. Ifelected 1 prom
is faithful service in the performance
Of my duties, L shall feel deeply
grateful to all WHO may see proper to
give me their support and influence.
40 et>a. Very Truly Yours,
.-.... George Coffey.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
No Speed Limits Fer eahaa Isxls.

Havana Cuba claims the dis
tinction Of having solved the
problem Of cheap transportation
more satisfactorily than any eth
er city. n44
Operating within a territory
whose territory whose radius is
little greater than a mile. eight
thousand Ford automobiles carry
one or two persons between any
two points in the circle for TWEEN.
ty cents. Under no speed limi-
tations. the drivers are left to
their own fate, rushing back and
forth through the streets, but
their feet and hands have be,
come so highly developed that
they can swerve out Of one
another's way more adeptIy than
can be imagined. &c.
Besides, Cuban. upholsterers
have transformed the Ford.
Mahogany replaces the metal of
the toureanu, whipcord for the
body upholstery, fancy carpet
for the floor, and many colored
leather for the seats. In a
single car may be seen FIVE or six
different shades Of leather. ;.
= - f.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

its best citizens and the family
a devoted hus rand and father.
Resolved, That we his Mason
ic brothers extend to the family
our heartfelt sympathy and COM
mend them to Him who alone
can comfort them in their hour
of bereavement.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the county
papers for public alton and also
spread upon Our Minute book of
our Lodge.
]. W. Jones.
H. K. Taylor,
Committee.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

Preaident Wilson will accom-
pany Mr.. Harding to the Capitol
on the day of the inauguration of
the latter as President of the
United States. It will also be
Mr.. Wilson's last visit to the
Capital as President of the Unit
ed States.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

President elect Harding has
finally decided ION six members
of his cabinet They are Charles
E.. Hughes, New York, Secretary
of State; Charles G. Dawes, Ill
inoise.S Secretary of Treasurer;
Harry Dougherty, of Ohio, At
torney General; Will Fl. Hayes,
Indiana, Postmaster General;
Henry C. Wallace, Iowa, Secre-
tary of Agriculture; John W.
Weeks, Massachusetts, Secre-
tary of War or Navy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
For County Judge

We are authorized to annou nee Geo
T. Hereford a candidate for Judge Of
the Adair County Court, subject to
the action of the Republican primary
to be help the first Saturday in Au=
gust.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

Mr.. Ezra Jones and family,
who have been in Illinois for the
past year, have returned to Ken
lucky to make it their future
Mrs. Ermine Jefferies and
daughter, Alma, of Liberty,
have moved to their new home
at this place.
Mr.. w. II. Lennon and FAM
lily have moved from this place
to Campbellsville.
Mr.. w. R. Lyon and wife of
Campbellsville. were visiting at
Mr.. H. F. Coffey last Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

We want the people who visit
Louisville to know that the
watchful % police force of the
city have their dragnets spread.
Now, if the police will sprinkle
salt on the backs of the crooks
they might run a few into the
net. =
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

Mr.. Harding, the president
elect will be inaugurated with
very simple ceremonies. There
will be no inaugural ball if Mr..
Harding has his way.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Bingham Moore candidate for Coun-
ty Court Clerk of Adair County, sub
. ject to the action of the Republican
party, as expressed at the primary,
first Saturday in August.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19

There was a destructive fire in
the retail district. on Main street
Lexington. last Tuesday. The
loss ran up into the thousands.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-01-19
Announcements.
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce that
w. B. Patteson is candidate for
Sheriff of. Adair county, subject to
the action of the Republican party,
expressed at the August primary.