Lecture at Opera House Draws Stout Local Audience
Wilfred A. Joubert presented a personal account of Mexico and its people at the lecture, offering views that differed from common perceptions. The talk was noted as more informative than entertaining, leaving many local listeners with a strong sense of realism rather than humor.
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Opera
Mexico
Wilfred A. Joubert
Thoras
Gsiuns
Las
Mr. Joubert
Rittman
Eloeuhenst
Christmas in the Department Store and a Believer’s Coin
A woman and a boy visit a large store to see Santa Claus and a creche while another woman observes from nearby. The scene highlights parental influence and a child’s reverence, as a girl guides the boy toward the nativity. A separate note describes Worcestershire and Staffordshire belief in a sacrament shilling earned via a maiden pennies exchange, thought to cure any illness.
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Worcestershire
Staffordshire
Local Office Advertises Limited Copies For Last Week
An odd message notes a few copies remain from last week with unclear phrasing about Christmas numbers and friend reminders. It mentions first come first served and availability at a price per copy, urging prompt purchase.
Murder at Sterling Ends in Fatal Wounding
In Sterling Ohio on December 22 6 30 pm Leroy Williams was shot in the stomach at the old Valley House and died at Akron hospital. Barney Finch alias Poor Boy is accused of the shooting after a quarrel and was captured at Chicago Junction. A 38 caliber revolver was used and alcohol and craps were linked to the tragedy.
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Finch
Chicago Junction
Ohio
Adjourns Sine Die After Last Regular Council Meeting
The outgoing council adjourned sine die after a final session in which sewer and plumber ordinances were tabled for later study. Salaries dominated debate as the mayor clerk and trustees faced raises amid tight finances with a unanimous vote to increase pay.
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Counci
The
Coune
Board of Public Affairs
Gas Explosion Advice and Safety Note
Information urges caution with natural gas inviting explosion protection at 30 cents per hundred for three years. Warns against unventilated gas stoves due to fumes dampness and danger. Reports Wooster Ohio gas explosion causing five to ten thousand dollars damage with no loss of life.
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Wooster
Ohio
John Fisher
Peck's Bad Boy at Rittman Opera House December 27
The Peck's Bad Boy Company performs at the Rittman Opera House Monday evening December 27 with Violet Bryan in the title role. Ten actors are needed for the story and the troupe plans strong supporting performances with singing and dancing.
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Peck
Bad Bay” Company
Rittman Opera House
Violet Bryan
Holiday Closing and School Updates At Local District
Our school will close Thursday for the holiday and reopen Monday January 3. Christmas programs will be held Thursday at 2 PM in every room. Miss Ruth Adaip, a primary teacher, fell ill and went home to Wooster. She is reported in the hospital in Wooster and may undergo appendicitis surgery. Plans aim to finish work on the new building after vacation to ease staff workload and improve teaching and pay conditions.
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Ruth Adaip
Wooster
Progressive Club Meeting at Dulabahn Home
The Progressive Country Club met at Gertrude and Elmer Dulabahn’s home Friday evening. Members held extemporaneous speeches readings and a debate on whether the U S has more to be ashamed of than proud. The program included a third contest games and a Taffy Pull with members finally leaving after the late night activity. Ray Fulton and Dewey Wartman signed the constitution and joined the club.
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Progressive Country Club
Gertrude
Elmer Dulabahn
U S
Ray Fulton
Dewey Wartman
Obituary of Chaney Johnson of Rittman Akron resident dies aged 83
Chaney Johnson born April 28 1832 in Rittman died December 17 1915 in Akron at 83.7 months. He was a lifelong resident of Rittman or nearby and married Mary Maury Snyder about 1870. Surviving are a daughter from the wife’s prior marriage, one sister Mrs Emanuel Metsger, and two brothers Doe Johnson and Griffith Johnson. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday led by Rev Hobart with burial at Knupp cemetery.
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Chaney Johnson
Rittman
Akron
Mr. Johnson
Mary Mack
Maury Snyder
Doe” Johnson
Grifith Johnson
Cleveland
Emanuel Metsger
Mary Hurst
Presbyterian Church
Hobart
Knupp
Do You Want a State Job Examinations Announced
The State Civil Service Commission issues a bulletin for January exams showing many open positions and unusual opportunities in state service. The bulletin, mailed free on request from the Columbus office, contains full information on exams for the next six weeks.
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State Civil Service Commission
Columbus
Ohio
Royally Entertained on Mr Hanes Birthday Dinner
On Monday evening December 13 a six o clock dinner honored Mr J E Hanes birthday. The table held carnations and nut baskets as favors. A seven course meal was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Dr Toland, J H Fisher and daughter Beatrice, and Mr and Mrs W G Spade. Fisher reportedly remained under a doctor’s care afterward.
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J. E. Hanes
Mr. Hanes
Dr. Toland
J. H. Fisher
Beatrice
W. G. Spade
Milton Center School Reunion Readies Christmas Dinner
A reunion of pupils and teachers from School District No. 5 Milton Township will be held at the Milton Center schoolhouse on Wednesday December 29. All pupils teachers and friends are invited to attend with well filled baskets a picnic dinner will be served.
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Milton Township
For Christmas Provide for Christmas Eve Feast
A poetic instruction from Poor Robin's Almanac urges merry Christmas hospitality with bread and drink, fire, brawn, pudding, souse, mustard, pork, goose, capon, turkey, apples, and nuts to amuse children. It warns against hypocritical contention over feast items and favors honest feasting.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Wooster Area Couples
George M. Whitaker and Ellen Shreve of Wooster. Henry Petley of Akron and Martha Rope of Wooster. Charles W. Reichenbach of East Union and Nettie Crisswell of Salt Creek. Paul E. Aronld and Ethel M. Swinehart of West Salem. Harry E. Power and Roth Patterson of Wooster. Frank Culbertson and Eva Markel of Wooster.
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George M. Whitaker
Ellen Shreve
Wooster
Henry Petley
Akron
Martha Rope
Charles W. Reichenbach
East Union
Nettie Crisswell
Salt Creek
Paul E. Aronld
West Salem
Ethel M. Swinehart
Harry E. Power
Miss Roth Patterson
Frank Culbertson
Eva Markel
Woolster
Allen & Hadzell Agent Visits Town Tuesday
F. Allen of the Allen and Hadzell Agency of Wadsworth was a business visitor in town on Tuesday.
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F. Allen
The
Allen & Hadzell
Wadsworth
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