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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
3
Jim Bannon recounts railroad lore including an elderly engineer praised for duty who avoids a wreck after spotting a lake reflection and a headlight left on. Tales cover Sterling Avenue noises and a Holstein scare, plus a shopkeeper’s eight dollar reimbursement tale and quirky railway encounters.
In Columbus Ohio on August 4 the sudden death of William Jennings Bryan deprives John J. Lewis and Lentz of a key attendee for the dedication of the American Insurance Union Temple under construction. The project aims to rise among the world’s tallest structures, matching the Washington Monument in height, with ceremonies planned and many notable figures expected to attend. Bryan’s passing is felt deeply by Lentz who had hoped his presence would mark the event. Construction continues as workers push the towering building higher.
Columbus August 4 Work on brown and white 1926 automobile license tags at the Ohio Penitentiary progresses rapidly. First tags will go to Thad Fr Brown secretary of state. Tags distributed earlier than usual this year due to issuance complications. Initial order for 3 000 009 or 1100 per pair. Prisoners also making trailer and other plates.
A pair of sheep dogs on the Hoover and Gettings farms created havoc near town on Monday. Officers Glesco and Mills captured one dog at the Gettings place after reports of livestock loss. Mr Gettings claims six head were killed and names Hoover among those affected.
Jacob Eckard aged 90, a pioneer resident of the Marshallville area in Wayne County, died at his home last Thursday morning after several months of illness. He was a longtime resident of the eastern part of Wayne county.
Elaborate costumes mark Miss Booth and the Betty Booth Concert Company as they perform a program including Yur-Yum aria from The Ailkade and Keashimiet Gane from Yadin's Love Lyrics. The event also showcases Imperial Vienna Opera Company alumni and works by Kranz Schubert and Hugo Brandt with Paul Clark among soloists.
The piece notes Pelephones in about 2.5 million rural US homes but fewer than 500000 have gas or electric lights. Anatole France quote hints at broader cultural themes.
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