24 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note from Rittman High School with garbled lines and unclear details. Contains scattered words and dates, no coherent events or names to verify.
A historical report outlines the case against Ye Old Geezer accused of malfeasance and other offenses. The piece discusses trial proceedings, possible motives, and community reactions while noting the involvement of local figures and the press in detailing the allegations.
An 19th century Sterling Ladies Aid tea was hosted in a village hall setting with guests including Mrs Pedareld Visott and Mrs Katten. Attendees enjoyed refreshments, music, and social chatter as lists of attendees and notable participants were read aloud, reflecting a formal community gathering.
Reports say the German merchant submarine Peutseldand arrived at the Weser mouth today per Overseas News agency dispatches. The vessel’s status and voyage details were briefly noted as the fleet continues operations near Germany’s coast.
The report outlines a violent scheme starting with Nnon killing his wife and leading to a complex sequence where Andrews assumes a new identity as Randall and abducts Randall’s daughter. Mendell and Randall collide in revenge-driven plans resulting in injuries during a car incident and a tense pursuit through Andrews’s home. The tangled web ends with revelations of a misused disguise and a dangerous scheme involving multiple family members.
The council met in a December session to review motor burnout at the displace plant. It found no party at fault and proposed replacing the Cleveland Southwestern lines, rewinding motors, with a total village expense of 116 dollars. An electric light on State Street was approved, and an ordinance for special assessments passed amid nearly 1000 dollars in unsettled bills.
Vague text recalls an Akron Loyal Sons gathering and a Hattunen Indians event with ceremonial walks and tributes. Mentions of a community tournament, attendees, and local names surface amid fragmented lines.
A fragmented report describes a Tuesday gathering with entries for officers including President Wee f Bews View and Secretary West Wothouse. It notes a forthcoming Golly Medal contest at the opera and an upcoming convention at the CB with payments and fees unsettled.
To the trade we the undersigned merchants of Virrown announce that after September 1st they will close their stores every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday each week at a specific time. Signatories include Wenger Spody Lance Bros J A Bender W M Brenneman George Kosanchech Hoover Bros and others.
Fredericksburg based pairs include Pewee Cone and Etta Crile and Newark resident Cable Buster with Edit Tasker of Applecreek. Also mentioned are Franklin Howard Tucker of Lorain and Nellie Wertrude Cockrel of Lake Shee.
The Shook reunion gathered Saturday at Kittsitv Park where Sharks and Shook descendants enjoyed potluck tables with farm homegrown items. Oliver Shook was elected president with Mrs Ubtra Hulet as secretary and Wie A. Shook as treasurer, planning the next gathering on the third Saturday of August 1957.
A note warns newspapers to cut delinquent subscribers and prune exchange lists to conserve white paper as shortages bite nationwide. The American Newspaper Association urges reductions to reduce sheet usage and avoid suspensions when contracts lapse.
Lauretta Rizor won the junior automobile contest held by The Pros subscribers. Kenneth Wright of Sterling placed second. The prize money was distributed to non-winners who earned new subscriptions as a consolation.
A. T. Young expresses gratitude to residents of Rittman for kindness during hospital stay in Wooster. He credits their sympathy with lifting his spirits and pledges to return to duty within ten days. He thanks the community and says he will always cherish their support.
In a case before Mayor Hanes last week the Village found Frank Tare guilty of having a house where intoxicating liquors are sold and fined him $100 for selling booze without proper credentials. An Akron lawyer defended Tare.
Summer weather outlook for Columbus Ohio foresees warm conditions at week start with generally fair skies Wain predicts lower temperatures by midweek and moderate conditions thereafter with continued fair weather across the period.
Mr and Mrs C B Beyler thank kind neighbors for quelling a pasture fire last Sunday with an east wind that could have endangered their home. He laments trespassers and asks the public to keep away while he considers rebuilding.
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