17 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
1
Sunday’s game was loosely played with Snydertown taking an early lead then becoming reckless. The team relies on gate receipts for support, and poor attendance threatens future games. Helm pitched for the winning side and is expected to start again.
A Thursday forenoon crash in an alley near Her shey and Robbers injured Ruth Rook when struck by a machine driven by her uncle Ollie Lookabaugh. Dr Prout reports severe facial and forehead injuries but expects a speedy recovery.
Last Saturday at about 4 30 Art Thompson uncle of Ford Thompson of Shindishburg fractured one rib and broke his ankle while cutting vats on the Ford Thompson place. He went to get a drink and the mule team, hearing whistles from the salt works, started toward home. Thompson was pursued by his nephew and fell, sustaining injuries. He was taken to the Ford Thompson residence and was reported rapidly recovering.
The Mills Blakley tumaries held the tenth annual reunion at Rittman Park on Saturday August 12. The forenoon featured visiting and games, followed by a short program and business meeting electing A a Mills president Mrs NO Snyder Lee Mills treasurer and C Ro Mills arrangement chair. Park was set for next year and notable attendees included William Mills of Creston and Mr MEB Mills, who turned 92 on July 18.
Eddie Sigler died August 13 after a two week illness at Johnsons Corners. The Barberton and township trustee was 52, leaving a wife and two sons. Funeral rites were conducted by Eagle and Moose lodges, with a long procession to Doylestown.
A Friday afternoon blaze gutted a house off Sterling Avenue occupied by Otto Miller and James O’Runner of the salt works. Miller escaped as flames touched his exit. owner Louie Quigandet’s home was destroyed by an oil stove fire. Fire crews extinguished the blaze in under 30 minutes, with local praise for the speedy response.
The first memorial exercises of Rittman Lodge 766 K of P were held in Rittman City Park Sunday. Bechtel's Concert Band led a march from Schoryger's hall to the park where Rev Shafer delivered a memorial address. Woodmen attended in good numbers with axes. An intended village lodge participation was hampered by a notice issue.
The correspondent notes Sinny Hoover and his wife painting the exterior of their Sterling avenue home. The piece likens Hoover to former candidate Ainghes in county politics and humorously comments on the couple’s painting efforts and public image amid local political discourse.
Cilman J. E. Hanes died at his home in Homer Ohio last Sunday afternoon from a stroke. He was 72 years old and survived by his wife and the Hanes family of local merchants. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon with obituary to follow next week.
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Grover near Wadsworth a 14 pound girl on Sunday August 13th. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Cloyde Wertz on August first. A child born to Mr and Mrs Cloyder near Marshallville on Tuesday August 16th.
Standings show contestants Lauretta Rigorwell 2010 000, Kenneth Wright Fee 1600, Arthur E Wolfe 300 with ex Mayor Pree and Mayor Hanes as judges to award the prizes at 4 30 p m next Saturday.
Official county tallies show the governor race results with Democratic and Republican votes. The count details vote totals for each candidate and notes regional variations and voter turnout alongside adjustments due to reported irregularities.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous candidates across state and county offices. Names appear with scattered numbers, including Rudelphh Mack, George Shaw, Varen Agler, Edward Walh, and many others for Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and various judges and county positions. The text reads like a voter guide or ballot slate with candidate names and ambiguous identifiers.
A long OCR list presents names and numeric codes for numerous state and local offices. It enumerates Governor Cox, Lieutenant Governor Bloom, Secretary of State candidates, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, judges, U.S. Senator, representative to Congress, and county officials with associated vote tallies or identifications.
Article promotes a nonpartisan reference titled The Presidency of the United States offering quick election information and argument settlement. It claims educational value for students and adults, cites supply of copies at ten cents, and urges readers to secure a copy at the office before stock runs out.
Henry L Crowl of Crestline and Linnet Verrel of Shreve were issued licenses. Russel Walker and Amy Jarvis, both of Wooster, received licenses. James KO Dowling and Mary Fela Miller, both of Wooster, were licensed. J QO Vaberman of Seville and Alma FP Hoagse of Wooster obtained licenses. Witham IL Blur of Berea and Folia Afiv Hoyer of Wooster also listed for licenses.
Mrs. Bhom Hull expresses gratitude to the WoC of U0 ladies for their kindness during a hospital stay at Woneter hospital and for the flowers sent.
Lee McKerron owned and driven by John Wem of Doylestown won the Amesville horse race, taking the top prize in a closely contested run. The early lead shifted as Wem steered to victory with skilled handling and speed.
Poem depicts a tired wife and her chores around the house. The speaker contrasts domestic labor with small pleasures like a movie or ice cream. Susan Belle smiles and sings as a respite from daily burdens. The verse comments on working wives and shared domestic strain.
Culumbus Ohio reports cooler conditions at week start with moderate temperatures expected afterward. The forecast calls for generally fair weather with possible local thunder showers on Thursday.
St Ann’s Church announces a three day mission on August 23 24 and 25 with evening services at 745 pm and welcome for all attendees.
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