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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
5
Wayne county voters hear from Saunders Shreve Saunders and Henry Jacot in Shreve Ohio and East Union Township as they seek the Democratic nomination for Probate Judge. Charles C. Jones of Wooster also announces his candidacy subject to the August 10 primary.
Dean H. Weimer of Marshallville Ohio declares his run for State Representative subject to Democratic primaries on August 10, 190. He seeks party support in Wayne County.
P F Marthey announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the Democratic primary on August 10 in Clinton and adjoining townships. He thanks voters for past support and plans limited canvassing. J B Gartrel also declares candidacy for County Commissioner subject to the same Democratic primaries. formerly in Franklin, now Wooster.
A garbled excerpt claims a township should have representation in the county body. It appears as a political note from a resident urging mapping of precincts or boundary lines. The readable elements show locality terms but lack clear names or dates.
The Rittman Chautauqua kept Sunday sessions free after a controversial move to open the notary test to all, drawing about 90 dollars from collections. Most attendees held season tickets and would not have paid, yet generous contributors boosted the fund.
A farewell gathering honored Mr and Mrs A M Petit and their son Arthur as they move to Ashland College. Hosts included relatives and friends while the Petit family was joined by Daniel Muster Sr and family David Musser and families J A Muster and sons and others in a surprise party with good cheer.
The passage endorses Joe Erih as a capable, fearless prosecutor with decades in court ready to serve Wayne County. It stresses honesty, energy, and impartiality, urging voters to elect him to oversee prosecutorial duties and administer justice fairly.
A candidate for the Democratic ticket in the Wayne County sheriff race asks voters to back his nomination at the August primaries. He cites 20 years on a farm and a repair shop in Weostoxy plus four children and a wife, seeking to serve honestly and promptly if nominated.
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