Rebuilding New Salem Honest Abe’s 1831 87
An article on New Salem near Springfield details its 1828 settlement, 1845 abandonment, and planned facsimile restoration as a state park. It recalls Lincoln in 1831 arriving penniless, earning the nickname Honest Abe, and his six pivotal years as lawyer, clerk, surveyor, captain, and legislator, with Ann Rutledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
Abe
Itis
Sangamon
Springfield
Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Pioneer Town
Shreve Bank Liquidates After Stockholders Vote
Citizens Bank at Shreve votes to wind up and quit business. Depositors will be paid in full or have accounts transferred to the other Shreve bank. Farmers Bank also quits voluntarily with no trouble in liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Shreve
Shreve Bank
Farmers Bank
Rt Wardleny
Vb “Deral Reserve-Systr Abr
New Head for C S and C Ry Named
Myers of Ashland resigned January 1 as president of the company. A directors committee sought a railroad man for the post and on Tuesday Frank H. Wilson was elected president and general manager. Wilson, four years a general superintendent on the New York Central, takes on a tough task to improve the road and its service.
Rate Ton ic Improves Patient in Rittman Gas Tale
The Medina Gas and Fuel Co. faced criticism as the Rittman gas service appeared near death. A ten cent tonic from Dr Rate allegedly revived the “child,” though the medicine had not yet been taken. Local volunteers staged a rescue to keep the service alive, and the father company pledged renewed care.
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Rittman
Rate
Medina Gas & Fuel Co
Rittman Gas Service
Rittman Council
Medina Gas & Pual Co
Bate
Thera
Iteras
School Notes Date Set For May 12 Parent Meeting
The next and last Parent-Teacher meeting for this school year is moved to Thursday evening May 12 to align with the school fair. Exhibits will be in the large building with grades in their rooms while first and second grades plus manual training display use the gym. The truancy officer reports several cases in the high school and action is being taken to enforce attendance.
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al- Hyedon
E. McConnell
Esther Anderson
Baughman
R. Gabler
Hoover Fund Nears Completion in Relief Effort
Reports indicate the Hoover fund for relief in Europe has raised $29,000,000 of $33,000,000 with more to come. The national committee says the subscribed amount is sufficient and Wayne County has $8,300 of an $8,600 quota. Mrs. John D. Overholt, chairman, reports completion except in Rittman where a final notice is awaited, likely bringing total near $8,470.
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Wren
Hoover
Europe
National Committee
Wayne County
John D. Overholt
Rittman
Yalsed
Auto Collisions At Junction Cause Vehicle Damage
Two traffic incidents occurred on Saturday and Monday at Main and Saltster. Otto Boyer collided with a Ford driven by Charles Vian causing damage and both vehicles to be towed. A traffic post is planned at the intersection to prevent future crashes. In a second collision James Hile’s car struck Dr Krelder’s southbound vehicle from the alley, causing damage and a bent frame to Hile’s vehicle and tire and fender damage to Krelder’s car.
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Saltster
Otto Boyer
Gt Charles Vian
Dato Sallat
Boyer
Vintl
Varnou
Jamea Hila
Schorger
Dr. Krelder
Krelder
Wadsworth
Tile
Kroler- Oate
Krolier
Hile
Goodyear Finance Deal Completes
Goodyear Rubber Company restructures with John Sherwin Clarence Dillon and Owen D Young overseeing. Plans include two bond issues totaling 57.6 million to retire debt and boost working capital while old preferred stock stays, and 900000 shares of new common stock at par value offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Selberling
W. Selberling
Goodyear Rubber Company
Bell Read
John Sherwin
Union Trust Co
Cleveland
Clarencé Dillon
Dillon, Read and Co
New York
Owen D. Young
General Electric Co
Bankers de Clare
Trippeer Delays Final Salt Job Settlement in Rittman
A Salt-st paying job contractor A. G. Trippeer visited Rittman to examine finances of the completed project, which finished in November. Five months have passed with no clear settlement, as Trippeer insists he will settle once he obtains a clear hold on all financial dealings involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Trippeer
Salt-st
Rittman
Wadsworth School Head Resigns for Mt Vernon Post
The Wadsworth school superintendent, who led for seven years, has resigned to accept the superintendency of Mt. Vernon schools. Mt Vernon system is nearly twice the size of Wadsworth and will assume broader duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM “Aw . Elliott
Wadsworth
Mt. Vernon
Attorney Hoover Moves Office Space to Ground Floor
Fragmented OCR notes indicate attorney Hoover relocated his office from a second floor suite in the Schorger block to the ground floor. The move involved Fishers Realty & Blag and occupancy by RE Ve, Fredrick, with the event described as having occurred on a Saturday.
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Karl T . “Hoover
Fishers. Realty & Blag
RE Ve
Fredrick
Chiangs
Hoover
Grouda
Wires Oats Corn Rye Update From Packing Stock
A cryptic OCR fragment references corrected wires and grain varieties oats corn and rye. It notes packing stock and a Thursday timing with stray unreadable names or figures.
Reception Honors Rev Platter At Milton Presbyterian Church
The Milton Presbyterian church honored Rev Platter and his family after completing the first year of his pastorate. A surprise reception in the basement included a light lunch and an electric lamp gift from the Men’s Bible Class as praise for his efforts and the church’s strengthened morale and growing attendance.
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Milton -Presbyterian
Blatter
Prank Swarts
Platter
Howard
Itev
Mira
Rittman man buys Kenmore confectionary and grocery
G A Rasicy, former Rittman water works superintendent, has taken possession of a confectionary and grocery store at 47 N Manchester Rd in Kenmore. He plans to move personal property to his new home and dispose of the Rittman grocery end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Rasicy
Rittman Water Works
Hha Boen
Kenmore
Manchester
Rasioy
Rittman
Birthday party honors Mrs A Fi Wolfe at home
Relatives from surrounding towns gathered Wednesday evening to honor Mrs. A Fi Wolfe on her safety first birthday with a surprise party. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served as guests from Barberton Massillon Orrville Rittman and nearby areas attended.
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A. Fi Wolfe
Citiss
Chas
Hls. Woife
Familly
Kenmore
Fréd Weil
Mary Ocswalt
MrgcArthur’ Saal
Rittman
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Motor Trucking CO
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High, & Broad-sts
Tee
Houseworth
Sierting ‘Ave
Hoover Fund
Goodyear Finance
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Resdeyve Syntent Depository
U.S
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War Ean Paude
Pagit Department
Milton, Presbyterian
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Atorchs
Davee Ata Seere
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