Gambling talk in Rittman stirs poker rumors
Local talk questions if poker games occur in Rittman and if law against gambling is violated. Citizens note past and possible recent activity with visits from neighboring towns. Wooster pool halls and arrests cited. pastors seek names of those fined, but request denied.
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Auta
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Vi-tin
Chy
Avnal Ortr
Om Hattman
Hattman
Bauer Hall
Wooster
Wooster Mercs
308th Engineers In Germany As Part Of Occupation Force
Letters from Wayne county men in the 308th regiment indicate they have been designated as part of the army of occupation in German territory. Rittman and Doylestown locals are among those serving, with reports that the regiment was to be sent to help in occupation rather than return home soon.
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Wayne County
308Th Regiment
Corman Territory
Rittman
Doylestown
Xamar
March
Washington
308Th
Wadsworth Debates Water Meters and Rates
Wadsworth considering replacing a flat rate water system with metered charges. City officials estimate current costs are underwritten by property owners and residents might face a base minimum and per-thousand-gallon rates once meters are installed.
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Wadsworth
Boyer
Wale Energ
Pierce Purchases Wadsworth Garage Property
On 14 Pierce bought the Wadsworth Garage site on Wadworth Square. Mr Bierce, a stockholder in the garage business, transfers ownership as the property sells for a favorable figure. The parcel fronts 50 feet on the opposite street from the Banner Press Office.
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Pierce
Wadworth
Wadsw-rth
Bierce
Te Wadsworth Garage
Wadsworth Square
Vr Pierce Feck
Banner Press
MISS IDA STEINER DEAD
MISS IDA STEINER of Sterling died at Yeo Tae-div. The death occurred after a family illness and she came to Akron to visit her sister-in-law Mrs. Thornton Steiner. Her brother Elmer Stoner, a well known engineer, also died recently from a similar illness. Details are unclear.
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Tit Steiner
Sterling
Yeo
Akron
Sud
Thorton Strainer
Elmer Stoner
Itun
Stemer
Ida Steamer
Proposed Memorial Building Plan for Wayne County
Judges A Weter and W iy Weygandt of Wooster complete a draft bill to allow counties by public vote to issue bonds for a county memorial building for soldiers. Wayne County plans a large facility with facilities for veterans groups and events, to be financed by bonds if the measure passes. A special election would be held after legislative approval.
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A. Weter
W. Iy Weygandt
Wooster
Karl Hoover
Wayne County
Car of Honey Burns in Railroad Wreck
The VJ Root company of Medina filed the largest claim against a railroad for a single car loss, asking 12,852 dollars for honey burned in a wreck near Omaha Nebraska. An advance payment of 4,000 dollars was made on this car shipped from Twin Falls Idaho.
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VJ Root Company
Medina Hoe
Omaha
Twin Falls
Idaho
American Red Cross to Run Aviation Canteens in France
American Red Cross will operate aviation canteens in France to provide extra comfort and recreation for aviators stationed there. Canteens will offer home atmosphere supervised by American women of cheerful demeanor, under the Red Cross’s sole charge.
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Stefir
EU Cross
France
American Red Cross
Red Cross praised by soldiers in postwar notes
Soldiers and sailors express deep gratitude to the American Red Cross with postcards from embarkation points. Messages praise Red Cross canteens and care, noting cheerful service and constant support as they depart.
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Red Cross
Barints Anke
Toledo
Grange notes on meetings and plans for January
Grange notes report a new officer to be installed at the January 10 meeting. The pruned program will be ready by then. A literary program is in preparation for Chippewas Grange and a grange drama begins work next week. interested members should see the lecturer.
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Sean
Chippews Grange
Wayne County Reports Strong Christmas Sales Outlook
Wayne county forecasts exceedance of the year end quota of 763000 as Christmas week rush boosts sales beyond 80000, though ante reports remain incomplete. Officials project the quota will be exceeded despite unsettled figures.
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Wayne County
Christman
Wityry
Thonsimda
Tax Collector Notice for Sterling Milton Rittman Districts
Tax collector announces payment centers for Sterling village and Milton Township including Sterling School District. Payments accepted after December 28 at the Rafe opposite the post office or one day only at Sterling Cash Grocery. Bring last tax receipt.
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Milton Township
Sterling School
pIntex
Starling Cash
Sterling
Ohio
Avhieh
High School Basketball Opens Season with Widespread Action
High School boys begin 2019 season January 1 with SAT camp action. Reng Wardgrove shines as top player in 31 to 9 win. Girls team defeats Indies of faculty with a 7 to 6 showing led by standout play.
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Mass Chas Mann Dies at Wade Optra Center
Fragment from a local obituary notes the death of Chas Mann of Wade. The brief item mentions a medical center and a farewell, with limited readable details and no clear survivor list.
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Chas Mann
Obituary for Jay Elias Hanes of Lad, Ohio
Jay Elias Hanes born December 13 1881 in Bor ank Ohio died in New Philadelphia Ohio December 21 aged 51 years He was active in municipal affairs serving as Police Judge and town council member He leaves a wife son Herbert mother Mrs Elias Hanes and two brothers Plans and Planes survive He had worked as railroad operator and American Express agent and was a member of the United Brethren church The obituary notes his community and family ties and pious tribute to his memory.
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Elias
Lueindn Hanes
Borank
Ohio
New Philadelphia
Inis
Homer
Utne
Railroad Busmiens
Madina
Philladelphi
American Express
Hanes
Munievipal
Rithtad
Rittman
Lada
Oho
Asnexs
Suited Brethren Church
Valde Beesme
Jeudur
Sanday &Chhool
Boar
White
Fet
Card of Thanks From Elias Annes F B Hones J I Tinnes
We express gratitude for the kind messages and beautiful floral offerings from the B church and K of P Indge. Thanks to the United Brethren quartet for the music.
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K. of P Indge
United Brethren Quartette
Elias Annes F
Hones J. I
Notable Obituary for Thomas Henry Fritz in 1918 Era
Obituary notes Thomas Henry Fritz born May 15 1865 died December 20 1918 aged 63 years 7 months 6 days. Married multiple times with survivors including children and relatives, reflecting a long life and legacy in his community. Interwoven are references to family lines and affiliations.
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Jacob
Snopgan Fritz
Urishig
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Jngeworth
Warn United
Marrige
Bertice Albertson
Fife
France
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Phidesburg
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Andis
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