Akron Press repeats old Nimrod tale with Fisher hunting relics
A hunting feature appears in The Akron Press under a wrong caption. The piece centers on John Fisher a real estate man from Rittman and his Pennsylvania trip with hunting trophies, tied to an anecdote from Mayor William Shackleford about Fisher's past exploits.
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Rittman Nimrod
Day
John Fisher
Pennsylvania
Artie
Akron Press
Tohn Fsher
Rittman
Nimrod Hery
Maine
William Shackleford
Fisher
Joker
Mrs Ren Rohrer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Ren Rohrer, 67 years old, died Friday at the farm where she lived since 1878 after a year long illness. She was mother of Sam Rohrer. nephews John and Charles Rohrer and several relatives attended the funeral Tuesday. Burial was at the Mennonite church north of town.
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Sit
Fen Nepier
Tras
Sam Rohrer
Messrs
John
Charles Rohrer
Stoner
Geo. Hershey
J C Landis
Menonite
American Legion Auxiliary Plans Holiday Gift Box for Ex Soldiers
In response to a state hospital appeal, the American Legion auxiliary will send a box of homemade candy cookies gem-pan cakes nuts and oranges to ex soldiers at the national military hospital in Dayton Quie Contributions are welcome The auxiliary will receive items Wednesday afternoon December 20 from 1 to 4 at The American Legion rooms above The Press office They also thank supporters for the Thanksgiving box sent to Rocky Glen sanitarium and report a staff grateful reply from the hospital and ex-soldiers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
National Military Hospital
Deyton
American Legion
Preas
Rocky Glen Sanitarium
Rittman Woman Granted Divorce in County Court
On Saturday Judge Starn granted divorces to two women in the county common pleas court. Mrs Mauda Basinger of Rittman was granted a divorce from Azaruz Basinger on grounds of extreme cruelty. Karl Hoover represented Mrs Basinger. A property settlement was approved and Mrs Basinger was given custody of the children with Mr Basinger ordered to pay 45 dollars a month.
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Maude Basinger
Azaruz Basinger
Karl BE
Hoover
Mra. Basinger
Mr. Basinger
Former Rittman youth Nomiated Treasurer of Akron Builders Exchange
Harry Wright, a former Rittman boy now an Akron business figure, has been nominated treasurer of the Akron Builders Exchange. He is an officer of the Akron Builders Supply Co. and son of Mr and Mrs W H Wright. his brother Will Wright is also a noted Akron businessman.
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Rittman
Akron Builders’ Exchange
Harry Wright
Mr. Wright
Akron Builders’ Supply Co
W. H. Wright
Harry
Will
Akron
Lumbermen Feast at Venison Dinner for District 13
District 13 lumbermen including Wayne Aaland Richland Holmoncos met at the People's Loan Co. dining rooms for a venison dinner hosted by W. R. Curry of Curry Lumber Co. in Wooster. Forty-one representatives attended as part of a regular district meeting with talks and a 48 piece musical program.
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District 13
Wayne
Aaland
Richland
Holmoncos
W. R. Curry
Curry Lumber Co
Wooster
Curry
Canada
People’s Loan Co
Aunt of Christ Wenger Passes Away
Mrs. Elizabeth Wenger aged 85 dies suddenly Saturday at her home south of Burton City. She lived her entire life in Baughman to where she was known as Auntie Wenger and was an aunt of Christ Wenger and his family.
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Elizabeth Wenger
Burton City
Christ Wenger
Mrs Clyde Adams Undergoes Appendectomy At Wooster
Mrs Clyde Adams was taken to a Wooster hospital Sunday evening for an appendectomy performed Monday afternoon. She is recovering well and expected to be able to return home after a standard hospital stay if no complications arise. The Adamses, former Creston residents, run the M. W. & O. telephone exchange at night and live in company furnished rooms. friends hope for her speedy recovery.
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Clyde Adams
Wooster
Death of Mrs. Robert Maxwell Leaves Maxwell Family Grieving
Mrs. Robert Maxwell, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maxwell, died last Friday in a Cleveland hospital after several weeks illness. The cause of death is not yet known. Mrs. Maxwell, married about two years, leaves husband Robert Maxwell and mourners. Ohio Northern University alumni are asked to contact C. G. Leapley in Wooster to help secure a permanent student record.
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Joseph Maxwell
Rittman
Robert Maxwell
Maxwell
Cleveland
Mia
Ohio Northern University
C. G. Leapley
Marketst
Wooster
the College
Phomas
T. Small
Death of Mrs. Chas Miller At North Lawrence Home
Word of the death of Mrs. Chas Miller reached Ruttean on Monday she died Sunday evening at her parents home in North Lawrence after a sick spell in Rittman She was about 20 and had lived in Rittman for three years since her marriage to Charles Miller The death came as a complete shock to friends in the area
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Ruttean
Chas. Miller
North Lawrence
Miller
Rittman
Charles Miller
Orrville Farmer John H Leichty Dies Suddenly at Home
John H Leichty of Orrville died suddenly at his home while doing his chores on a Saturday morning. He was past 75 and the cause was arterial sclerosis. Born in Groone tp, he spent his life there and married Fanny Conrad, who died 31 years ago. Rittman relatives and the children of the late Conrad family were notified.
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John H Leichty
Orrville
Rittman
Conrad
Mr. Leichty
Groonetp
Lfe
Fanny Conrad
Rittman Couple Married in Wooster Daily Record
The Wooster Daily Record reports the marriage of William Tydell and Edna Mansfield of Rittman. The ceremony was officiated by Roy Oulmet of St. Ann's church and the couple begin their life together.
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The
Wooster Daily Record
William Tydell
Edna Mansfield
Rittman
Roy Oulmet
St. Ann's Church
Injured Fingers Pace Sterling Youth in Saw Incident
Charien Walters, a former residing youth of Sterling, sustained a severe bite into his finger when a buzz saw struck his hand while buzzing wood last Sunday. The injury was not detaching the finger, but the blade cut it about halfway through and medical care was provided immediately.
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Charien Walters
Sterling
Pythian Sisters Elect New Officers
The Pythian Sisters held their officer election on Wednesday evening with Maud Newman as M C and Laura Hickin as J Sr. Nellie Shook and others were named as B Jr and Mgr, with Carrie Bechtel guard Beulah Wenger protector Gertrude Webner M of F Louise Gregg M of R and C Bess Miller pianist Mary Rowtror grand representative Mario Ritter installing officer and Capt of guards Mrs Hummell. Next meeting set for December 27.
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Pythian Sisters
Maud Newman
Laura Hickin
J. Sr
Nellie Shook
B. Jr
Hardgrove
Mgr
Carrie Bechtel
Beulah Wenger
Gertrude Webner
Louise Gregg
Wife of County Commissioner Shannon Dies in Orrville
Mrs H D Shannon wife of County Commissioner H D Shannon died at the Shannon home in Orrville Ohio after a 13 week cancer illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev W H Oswalt her minister.
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H.D. Shannon
H. D. Shannon
Shannon
Marist
Orrville
Ohio
W. H. Oswalt
Surprise Party for Leona Thompson Reported by Friends
About thirty friends gathered at the Thompson home north of town on Saturday evening to surprise Miss Leona Thompson. The hours included games and a late lunch as the group enjoyed the festive gathering.
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Thompson
Leona Thompson
Democrats Plan Jackson Day Celebration Speakers
Democrats in Wooster prepare for the Jackson Day event marking Andrew Jackson's New Orleans victory. Mrs. Clarence Renshaw of Pittsburgh will speak, as chairman of Pennsylvania's Democratic women’s committee, with a male speaker yet to be chosen.
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Gversbady
Wayne Eo
Democrats
Jackson
New Orleans
Mra
Renabaw
Rittman Couple Wed as December Leads Seasonal Weddings
A Rittman couple tied the knot, with plans for a December wedding season in town. The piece notes December and Christmas may boost local nuptials as more couples marry in the area.
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Toney Brcon
Diary Pavilo
Rittman
Local stores display Christmas goods in Rittman shops
Stores in Rittman showcase holiday items including ornaments toys and useful Oifta. Displays are exceptionally fine for the town size and some shops will stay open evenings into Christmas to tempt shoppers.
Surprise Party for Beatrice Ryder in Marshallville
Miss Beatrice Ryder was pleasantly surprised at her home in Marshallville on December 7 as friends from Rittman and nearby areas gathered for an evening. Light refreshments were served and the guests departed at a late hour.
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Beatrice Ryder
Marshallville
Rittman and
Pension Bill Raises War Vets and Widows Pensions
Congress passed a bill signed by President Harding increasing pensions for Civil War veterans and widows. Veterans of 1846 to 1865 receive 72 dollars per month while widows of Civil War soldiers get 56 dollars monthly. Increase effective January 4, 1928 with lenient widow provisions.
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Congress
Harding
Tho Gum
Rittman Grange Plans Christmas Exercises and Banner Honor
The Rittman Grange voted to hold Christmas exercises on Friday evening December 16 1922 and to send lecturer Mrs Wilson Stoo to the state meeting in Columbus December 12 13 14 and 16. Members praised Master Steiner for earning the Colden Jubilee banner and approved a program rich in songs dances recitations and reports.
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Rittman Grange
Colden
The
Grange
Caton
Steiner
Wilson Stoo
State Grange
Columbus
Pyrange
Ezra Steiner
Grangé
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