Rittman Faces Maps Bias as Census Looms and Lights Shine
At a Monday council meeting, Capacilmnan Weiss urged correcting map bias that undervalues Rittman in Rand McNally and Goodrich guides. He cited 1926 census timing, growing industry, and plans to press mapmakers to reflect Rittman’s true status as a manufacturing town with electric lights, water works, and two large factories. A $6,000 bond ordinance for buying Rittman Park, soon named Victory Park, was read. further action was tabled. Residents on State Street urged winter road cinders and street improvements.
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Capacilmnan Weiss
Sobnpil
Rittman
Weiss
Sterling
Easton
Daylestown
Council
Rand-McNally
Chicago
Goodrich
Akron
C. W. Hoover
Chamber of Commerce
Rittman Bark
Rittman Realty Co
Victory Park
Cornelle
Fata
State St
Grant St
Ohio Ava
Efc. & C. Ry
Nate
Frank G. Pierce
Marshalstown
Iowa
American Mun
Steiner Sheets union in Wooster ties two locals
Alice B Steiner daughter of Mrs G W Holm and Jee Cloyde MARRIA united in marriage by Rev John Neilson at the pastor's home in Wooster The couple leaves for Charleston W Va on a wedding tour and plans to reside in Rittman after returning Mrs Holm and A G Sheets father of the groom both well known in the community wish the couple happiness Their son worked at the Ohio Salt Co since discharge from military service and is a respected local resident.
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Mise
Alice B. Steiner
Jee Cloyde
Sheets
Wooster
John Neilson
Charleston
W. Va
Rittman
G. W. Holm
A. G
Accident at Sterling B and O crossing injures flagman
A flagman at a B and O crossing near Sterling Milling Co. was struck by Chris Rich’s car last Friday. He was knocked down, run over, then pulled from under the vehicle and limped away. Witnesses cleared Rich of blame and the flagman, though slighted injured, was back on duty the next day.
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Chris
Rich
Sterling Milling Co
Municipal council weighs Cameron patent settlement plan
The council discussed settling for 80 per cent infringement on the Cameron patent for a septic process used with the Rittman 14 sewage system. The patent expired in 1916 but earlier installations faced infringement claims, with settlements based on municipal population after Jan 1. Solicitor Hoover was assigned to investigate. Ray Ashbrook and Clarence Fawcett seek water and sewer connections for future building sites on Main Street north of the school. Bills paid include Medina Gas & Fuel Co and others. next meeting set for Dec 15. new officials to take office Jan 1. Old Standard Prepared House Paint advertised at $4.00 per gallon.
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Icipalities
Cameron Co
Rittman '14
Cameron
Nee Ia
Caneron Co
Hoover
Ray Ashbrook
Main St
Clarence Fawcett
Ashbrook
Main Bt
Ohio
Medina Gas & Fuel Co
William Burbage
Hershey & Kohrer
E.x Barrett & Son
Press Publishing Co
Solic
Akron men on trial for robbery and larceny in Wooster case
Five Akron men faced charges in a joint indictment for robbery and larceny. Three pleaded guilty and testified against Thomas Delinskey, who pleaded not guilty. A fifth man, Andy Duymtryskin, was indicted separately for receiving stolen property. The trial spanned Monday to Wednesday with sentences reported by Mayor Shackleford, ranging from one to seven years.
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Bekbasta Co
Wooster
Alex. Lucas
John Krynski
Tony Irovoy
Thomas Delinskey
Delinskey
Stephen Miller
Barberton
Andy Duymtryskin
Akron
Rittman
Polijan
Solorger
Shackleford
Sterling Adverts Factory Tour To Promote Avalon Tire Co
The Sterling band and nine autos toured nearby towns including Rittman Creston and Seville to promote Avalon Tire and Rubber Co plans for a Sterling factory. Company representatives offered stock prospects while Sterling residents expressed strong support as machinery installation begins.
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Sterling Band
Sterling Dizens
Rittman
Sterling
Avalon Tire & Rubber Co
Creston
Seville
Prograsp
Graver and Cleckner Wedding License Issued
A marriage license was issued in Wooster on Friday to Frank H. Graver of Rittman and Penina B. Cleckney of Doylestown. er. Sellars was named as the officiating clergyman.
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Wooster
Frank H. Graver
Rittman
Penina B. Cleckney
Doylestown
Er. Sellars
Wenger Bros Meat Market Announces Limited Delivery Hours
Notice states orders won t be taken after 3 30 a m and no meat will be delivered in the afternoon except on Saturdays Wenger Bros Meat Market 12 4 11
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Wenger Bros
Milton Man and Green Township Bride Licensed to Wed
Licensed to wed last week were Harry Hartgler of Milton township and Edith M. Hosterles of Green township. Rev. I. W. Boyer was named as the officiating clergyman.
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Harry Hartgler
Milton Township
Edith M. Hosterles
Green Township
I. W. Boyer
Phone Rates Go Up for Rittman Subscribers
Rittman telephone customers of the M. W. & T. Co. will pay 25 cents more per month starting January 1. The Wooster offices mailed notices to all exchanges this week informing of the rate increase. The company had filed a petition with the state utilities commission for the rate change and the commission granted the request.
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Rittman Telephone
M. WV. & ©. Telephone Co
Wooster
State Utilities Commission
Spree and
Es Commission
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Wright Street Home
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shook marked fifty years of marriage with a surprise gathering at their Wright Street residence. Married the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 1869, they received a gold headed cane and a gold banded umbrella as tokens of love from relatives and friends in Rittman and vicinity. The event was hosted by the Shear family with many relatives in attendance.
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Shear
Romie
Lowell
Peter Petit
Merylda
Edward
Clara
J. C. Hall
Ahs Flarry
Geneva
Clyde
Redman
Lodema
Hard
Boyd Shoak
Benton
Richard Wasboren
Grover Bhook
Fredericksburg
Letter to Mayor on juvenile pool players in Youngs Building
An anonymous letter complains about underage youths, five to ten players, allegedly under 18, at a Foreigners business place in Youngs Building. The mayor replies that the issue will be addressed promptly regardless of motive, urging swift action.
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Youngs
Mr. Blank
Wm. M. Shacklefard
Graduation Night At Cedar Street High School
The 1918 graduates of Cedar Street High held an informal gathering at the school building on Wednesday evening. About fifty pupils and teachers attended a simple luncheon and social event with no formal program. Chickens, fruit, sandwiches and drinks were served, and everyone reported a pleasant, enjoyable evening.
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Cverlatchet the Man High Ao
Pultic Oe
Dulad
Hoover Introduces Bill in Ohio Legislature
Ohio lawmakers meet in Columbus for an adjourned session as Representative Karine of Rittman attends and introduces a bill granting the state commission power to obtain depositor data from banks and financial institutions. Officials question funding and tax impact while noting limited authority to compel bank information.
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Ohio
Columbus
Karine
Rittman
Otek State Commission
Banka
Unclear Goods List Noted in Local Listing
A fragmented OCR item appears to reference groceries including eggs butter potatoes and lard with scattered characters and pricing symbols. No clear event date or entities are readable.
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Peterson Eewereeres
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