01 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
1
Bland leads a bright program with a singing band in the afternoon and an orchestra at eight. Harrie Bland, in his seventh year with the Lincoln system, promises standing room only as he brings a snappy, upbeat concert with quartets duets and solos.
Fern Holt violinist leads a West Virginia musical family lineup in a Lyceum Chautauqua program with Linna Hennig Sherman Flora Williams and Helen Hiatt. The group features Holt a noted East Coast touring figure and arrives for the fifth day of the series.
Edwin Brush, famed musionist and magician, headlines the Chautauqua program with two hours of surprises and comedy. Critics hail him as a leading magician teacher who uses tricks for moral aims. He promises entertainment and education, urging audiences to resist gambling and heed virtuous conduct.
Naturalist and scientist Dr Schmucker, author of Seeing Things Out of Doors, will analyze flowers and lessons for human life. He will discuss Human Wrecking and share observations from the Auburn penitentiary Mutual Welfare League event.
Medina village council discussed Hantei rate changes for Medina Gas and Fuel Cosa seeking an auditor’s statement showing the company operates at a loss. A two-man committee was sent to the State Public Utilities Commission to present the issue and report back after interviews in Columbus.
A New Jersey man seeks his wife who fled with another man from their Ohio Avenue home. Sheriff and marshal guardhouses, arrangements, and a series of evasive moves track the couple as they vanish through Shickleford and a westbound tram, with the husband later left pursuing both wife and $700. The chase ends with unclear outcomes as the pair continue to drift between towns.
The qualified electors of Ritiman Ohio are notified that at the Primary Election on August 1 1918 a bond issue of 5000 will be submitted for paving Sale Street and related millage funds. Written by the village seal and mayor, the notice calls for voting on the measure.
At Wooster there is a grand farewell as the Mayne Co. delegation of soldiers departs for Camp Jackson S C by Trail Train after a large public sendoff. About 1200 Wayne County men are in service and more may be drafted from Class 2 if ages shift. the war department plans new registration measures for millions more.
A set of letters argues against relocating dead residents to Creston, criticizing the Creston Journal editor. The writer questions fairness to the dead and mocks editor conduct, referencing the Rittman Cluptauqua and subscriber expectations for the paper.
Fragmentary readers note mentions Thadmes Kues Mer rw and a Democratic veteran at Morrow County. It describes an accermdbanmee with the rule of rotation and Merce County’s part to the term of the agreement Adve.
Uneven notes spell a chaotic plan for a local picnic event. The piece mentions Harve and Moonbeam topics, multiple neighborhoods, and a committee that refuses to reseal details. Citizens anticipate attractions and a big feature, while a promised announcement remains unclear.
Canal Fulton clubs dominates scoreless early game with Conall Fulton netting eleven runs. Pettish Fielders and Satterlee, Warewaele and Claton key for Canal Fulton while Dibb shines for the foe. Hittmean feared loss had regulars played.
Knights of Columbus adopt the slogan Everyone welcome everything free as they expand war work plans. They will spend about 50 million dollars in 12 months, run no canteens, sell only postage stamps in clubs and huts, and open doors to soldiers of all colors and creeds. About 1000 secretaries to be deployed in Europe by Sept 15 and 2000 more by year end.
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