07 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR describes a burglary at a local express office with cryptic notes and partial names. It references deputies and absent individuals, suggesting police inquiry and a suspect list. The readable content focuses on a break in and potential investigation steps rather than a finalized arrest.
Report fragment describes a civil examination event at Wooster with scattered garbled text and names. The readable parts mention an examination, attendees, and a formal setting, but most specifics are unreadable.
Wayne County youths who competed in the corn contests earned a rewarding trip to Washington and the East. Names listed include Marvin Gerber, Dadten, and other participants noted in a Wooster plaque honoring their efforts funded by Wayne County National Bank.
Revival services conducted by Rev Dewitt at Betheen Church in Hatton start this evening. The event features a choir, orchestra, and a message inviting all to attend and support the campaign against Wey.
The State Coal Service Commission conducted exams at the end of December for men with recabar trif es and related qualifications. The bulletin lists vacancies in trades such as painters garment cutters coatmakers sheet metal workers machinists and superintendents. It also notes exams for high level posts including assistant engineer and various state department roles.
The Baker family marked Thanksgiving with a large dinner at Babee Solt Street, honoring relatives and noting Usher’s recovery. Several attendees including Moe, Moe Wow, and Mr Moe attended. one relative, Mrs Dime Ceumbran, was absent due to confinement.
Advertisement touts Sevan tissea tablets as a safe dieting aid that eliminates the need for dieting or exercise. It claims rapid weight loss to reach a desired pound target and promises purity and harmlessness with a guarantee, urging readers to buy at A. Ts. Thomas Drug Store.
The Ohio State University will host the state corn show during Farmers Week January 29 to February 4. It offers 27 classes with top ears earning a grand championship trophy and awards from The National Stockman and Farmer. The event divides the state into four districts, with tuber displays for the first time in history and other grain and forage exhibits. Ge arhart of Wooster serves as referee and general manager.
The box social at Swaglers School was well attended raising thirty three dollars and seventy cents. Organizers thank all helpers and especially the members of the Kittwan Ugh School for their support.
Gerberich sells his interest in the shop to Herl Brickel and possession is taken Monday morning. Brickel previously worked for Gerber and is expected to run the business efficiently despite the rough wording of the notice.
A small group of about 20 young men formed The Whee Edab to create a meeting and recreation space for reading games and wholesome activities. Brinkerhoff was named president with Wet as secretary, and the effort aims to furnish a community hub for positive engagement. The group expresses optimism about future progress and support.
A fragmented report recalls farming champions Thy Wiestlers and Gehtors amid a noisy sports scene. It describes long benches, large crowds, and horses in old prize rings while praising a rider who seeks medals over cups and beats rivals in the field.
A local pastor presents a tongue in cheek list of ten commandments for husbands and ten for wives. The improvised moral guide urges loyalty secrecy, communication after work, provision of life insurance, courtesy, budgeting, and dressing for one another, concluding with a note to frame a copy of the marriage laws in every home.
A troop of Boy Scouts left on a Thursday afternoon trip traveling eastward. They stopped for supper using provisions bought along the way. After brief delays and a stormy return, the group continued home, noting they had not reached their destination by nightfall.
The article notes the retirement of Marshal Schorger and reports I B Lambert succeeds him as health officer. It mentions plans for a formal tribute and references the upcoming retirement ceremony and related local notices.
Last Monday night in the ecunet chambers, council discussed sewer access and assessments. The court ruling stated that property owners with access to sewers are liable for sewer charges, while those with basements not connected were not assessed. The case of Wem and Shackletamt influenced the decision, and the council ordered payment of the assessed sewer charges by the end of the month.
Mayor T Dasnes deputized Joe Lambert to watch a small fire at the frame of Lagerus Basinger on Wet Prost Street. Mrs Basinger burned waste paper in back of the lot. neighbors and children aided in controlling the blaze. No serious damage occurred to the home.
A 1916 letter from Mary and Market Main requests Christmas gifts including a bracelet, a rocking chair, rubber boots, a bucket with a handle, and an automobile. It mentions Santa Claus in North Pale and references family names and playful requests in a childlike tone.
A local ad lists a one year subscription for 4.08 dollars covering the Cleveland Plain Dealer or Cleveland Leader and Rittman Press. The notice promotes print subscriptions and price details for readers in Northeast Ohio.
A distressed Christmas era note from Shanersburg Obi dated December 5 1936 requests Santa Claus visit their home before Christmas. Maynard John Blatter aged five writes of a baby brother, asks for warm boots a teddy bear candy a rocking horse and dolls for Rusell Andrew and his papa a doll baby and other gifts. He vows he has been good and mentions helping his mother and brother.
William Draper passes to Farmers Institute to be the great beyond helo in Ritman Opera. A tribute followed by a service and funeral arrangements, with community leaders and mourners expected Wednesday at the Bar hoop hall.
The Knights of Pythias held an election at a local lodge with three representatives to the Grand Lodge and listed candidates for various posts. Attendees were asked to be present. a public notice details the dates and roles while naming Patentee and officers.
Plans for the automobile show at the Wo Market st rink December 9 to 16 call for daily attendants and S200,004 in exhibits. Firemen will be on duty, public safety arrangements include three grand pyrotechnic displays and open movement for attendees with fireproof decor transforming the interior into a garden for ventilation and ease of passage.
Languid evening at the Presbyterian church saw members and the congregation gather in the Sunday School room for a social. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and departed at a late hour after a pleasant, quiet gathering.
The record shows multiple marriage license filings. Earl Chester Myers of Applecreek and Maude Gerber of Qeratle and Whytemare of West Salon, along with Jesse Horbangis of West Salem and Charles Frank Faruor with Mino Mirrié Wenser, both of West Salem.
The McConnell family expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and condolences during their bereavement.
The Rittman Savings Bank passed a resolution at a special meeting on November 5, 1016, praising the late vice president Me D Wo VWetonnell for his faithful handling of trust duties and his valued role in banking circles and as an advisor.
The item references a piano needing tuning and regulation for quality. It mentions telephone orders to Mrs Grace Grrssinger Davey and a figure about AR Texas raising large peanut sums. It implies optimism for the next circus season’s success with substantial earnings.
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