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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
The article notes many residents depart Fatt wectia and later return to Rittman. Walter Kean and John Dignan report experiences from a long journey, finding Rittman superior in warmth and opportunity. They plan to settle back in Rittman before leaving.
Telegram carried the sad news of the death of a Barton family brother. Rev Barton and family left for the house of sorrow Saturday evening. The K of P meeting in the hall selected officers for the coming year with Mrs Rudd as Commander and various posts filled including Lena Rizor and Stella Jetit. Lunch followed the meeting.
Milton to Farm Bureau plans a regular meeting at Milton Center next Thursday evening December 14 1922. Program includes roll call a play Katie's New Hat and talks titled The Ax for Tax Important Agricultural Laws Ohio Laws of Interest to Women Good Literature for the Farm Home and speakers T A McCoy Mra W J Plough Mra T A McCoy Mr Charles Gish.
Thieves struck the J. W. Harman store at Creston last week after two failed attempts. They took a shoe from the shop and left it near the Erie tracks where it was opened and $45 in cash was stolen. The time of the burglary is unknown until the store opened.
Cr. W. Andrews resigns as assistant county school superintendent after serving since last September. He will relocate to Lan_captor. Andrews worked with County Superintendent Baumgardner on county school affairs and no successor has been named yet.
A brief reader letter discusses plans or expectations for 60 cycle current involving Medina and the Cleveland Southwestern Railway. The missive notes local business interest and questions regarding electrical standards and infrastructure.
Ross W. Funk, reelected judge, received his commission on November 22 and began a new two year term in February 1923. His daughter Miss Marjorie Funk administered the oath, a first for a judge sworn in by a child. The Wooster Daily Record notes his majority of 17,791.
Real answers to a list of driver license exam questions published in the NY Evening Mall show women answering. Highlights cover hill stalls, curbside parking, steering gear, right of way, backing, accelerator, charging indicator, first road rule, license number placement, short circuit, and battery replacement.
Mr and Mrs Ezra Steiner of south of town hosted a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to mark the completion of his new home. Relatives present included Mrs Lavi Steiner Ezra's mother Dr and Mrs Ernest Steiner and two children of Cleveland Mr and Mrs Peter Kroeger and Mr and Mrs Herman Kroeger with four children of Akron, plus the hosts.
Three birth notices appear: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Mo ser on November 25, a son to Mr and Mrs on November 27, and a son to Mr and Mrs on November 28. Names are not fully legible in the clipping.
A Thanksgiving blaze broke out in a dark upstairs closet as the Henry Smoyer family and guests prepared to dine. Authorities note a match may have ignited cotton feathers and lace curtains left near lights. damages seen not exceeding $30. Mr Smoyer had invited the Sigler family for dinner earlier in the eventful day.
Early November pupils chose sides for a literary contest at No 9 Chippewatp. Ruth Yarman led one side and Lucille Close the other. The contest on November 21 ended with Close’s side at 91 percent and Yarman’s at 3 percent, Yarman winning by two points.
In sad memory of our dear mother Rosa Lambert who passed away three years ago on December 6 1910. She lies in Knupps graveyard where flowers wave and angels keep our treasured mother asleep. The family
Orrin Biddle and Justin Hickin report youthful travelers have reached Pueblo Colorado where they will stay awhile. The machine journey covers many states as the boys press on toward California with two states left to cross before arrival.
Notice that 8M Quimby has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Elain J. Cola late of Wayne County Ohio. Charles C Jones Probate Judge of Wayne County Ohio.
Wadsworth held a monthly sale attracting a record crowd. Revenue reached 2997.50 dollars with 86 cattle, 8 mules, 85 pigs, 72 chickens, 12 ducks, 3 turkeys, 3 geese, 3 rabbits, a Ford truck, and varied household and farm items. Auctioneers and helpers worked busy all day. Next sale set for December 18, five days before Christmas. Local merchants support the Golden Rule auction with high backing from Wadsworth merchants and planners.
The Ghio Bale Co will stop blowing the curfew whistle after December 1 unless city ordinances are enforced. Marshal Mills has been ordering children home after 7 pm, but many parents sent them on errands. The stoppage shifts responsibility to children to know curfew time.
Ruth Easton of Oberlin and C Fr Easton of Lockwood were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs J R Easton. Mrs D R Lance and daughter Dorothy of Rittman visited relatives Friday. A son born to Mr and Mrs A B Kerstetter on Nov 29 died the same day. Helen Grincor visited with her mother in Diassillon last walk. Mir and Mrs C E Castor hosted Thanksgiving. Dr and Mrs Toland Frank Snyder of Rittman and Mr and Mrs C F Maine and daughter Wande and Mrs Sylvia Mellinger were guests. Ruth Cole of Wooater and Clara Cole attended public schools guests of S A Slemmons on Thanksgiving. Dave Kloetzly of Fostoria visited in town Saturday evening and Sunday. Andrew Jakubisin of Barberton visiting Joseph Jakubisin. Mr Harry Zollars died at home in Sterling Monday. Mr Zellara ill for years.
DOXLESTOWN notes report Miss Esther Whitman spending several days with her sister and family Mr and Mrs W J GJM at Canal Fulton. A birth is noted for Mr and Mrs Adilla Gardner north of town.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mrs. Alex Thom confined to hospital care. The brief entry records her name and location within the hospital, with no further details on condition or dates.
A historical note records Nittman pledging donations to the department for a fire truck. The donation is payable in October 1922 and is intended to support the city’s fire services.
Four former residents of eastern Halmaone named Nillersbergh, Hershberger, Taylor, Shotler and Ferdinand Miller travel via Terra Haute Indiana toward Mexico. They aim to buy prairie land for 8 to 18 dollars per acre and settle after crossing the Tasas border. They belong to the Sam Yoder church and oppose local school laws.
A rural mail carrier named Mr Ifonry Long suffered a crushed toe after a timber piece about the size of a railroad tie struck his soft foot while attempting to throw it away last Saturday. He was performing his duties when the accident occurred.
Attachment issued in Milton Township Wayne County Ohio for $8.67. Hearing set for January 19, 1925 at 7 PM before Justice William M. Shackelford of Milton Town.
Start of preliminary work for a parallel road to the railway to remove a dangerous crossing at Atorlingav. Contractors have been assigned, some early tasks completed, but heavy weather may delay until spring. A spring start is expected with completion before midsummer. Deeds for the project have been filed.
The piece notes Haltiwell & Steins barber shop as a baseball talk spot, warehouses as a place to play shackess, and Hammet Bhorflekis for chess. Ritten Service Garage hosts "give away" games. A garage crew praises it as scientific. checker players call Smith's games a baby’s play. William Westhoffer appears as a champion contender.
A boiler explosion occurred two miles south of Rittman when a group of farmers from Mitt man had hauled a threshing outfit from Orrville. Henry Neelman was severely burned and received medical treatment at Dr Tolend's office after the blast.
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