Presbyterians Hold Annual Meeting At Country Life Conference
The Presbyterian annual meeting took place Wednesday with reports showing strong church finances amid a note lifted. Officers elected include G. H. Clippinger as treasurer, A. J. Ebest chorister, Pearl Hoover pianist, with Rex Carson presiding at a toast ensayo. A survey on country church health will be presented at the Country Life Conference in Columbus January 30 to February 1.
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Presbyterians
Country Life
Clouse
Will Brenneman
G. H. Clippinger
A. J. Ebest
W. E. Wright
C. W. Clouse
Vance Wickin
Mias Wachtel
Ohio
Connect
Chuarches
Ome Kuril Lite Association
Hares
Coo Gill
Ohd Rural Life Association
Country Life Conference
Ohio State
Columbus
Jackson Day Celebration in Wooster Draws Large Crowd
Wayne county Democrats held the sixty second annual Jackson Day event in Wooster with speeches by prominent state Democrats. The evening began in the opera house and continued with a banquet at the American hotel. attendees from Rittman included J. C. Young C. R. Schendel John Schorger R. E. Faber A. L. Ebert and BH. E. Matershaugh. A Southwestern chartered car conveyed the group home after the festivities.
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Wayne County
Rittman
J. C. Young
C. R. Schendel
John Schorger
R.E. Faber
A. L. Ebert
BH. E. Matershaugh
Southwestern
Thaw Indicted in Kidnapping Case In New York
A grand jury issues an indictment charging Harry K Thaw with assault in the second degree for allegedly kidnapping Frederick Gramp a Kansas City high school boy from a New York hotel. The warrant to arrest Thaw was issued today.
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New York
Harry K. W
Eault
Frederick Gramp
Kansas City
Conference aims to solve real problems through practical discussion
The conference seeks more than talk, focusing on practical issues faced by attendees. All participants may join the program, with three minute speeches and open Q A to propose questions and suggestions, testing methods rather than delivering brief statements.
Rural church speakers outline national program
A list of speakers includes Dr W Fiske Oberlin Theological Seminary on financing the country church and Dr Pilat Vogt on rural church re adjustment. Rev C W Kurtz and AM Courtenay district superintendents also present topics with discussion periods.
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Lst
Schders
Country Church
C. W Kurtz
United Brethren Church
AM. Courtenay
Methodist Euicopal Church
W . Thompson
Chas. L. Cale
Ralph A. Fenton
Presbyterian Board
Geo E. Kent
Ontario
J M. Keck
Federated Church
Rural Life Association programs reach Ohio members
Programs have been sent to all members of the Ohio Rural Life Association. Any interested person not receiving a copy should write to 104 North Third St. in Columbus Ohio.
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Ohio Rural Life Association
North Third St
Columbus
Ohio
Price Russell Named Executive Clerk to Governor Cox
Price Russell of Creston is named Executive Clerk to Governor Cox at a $3,000 annual salary. He previously served in the same role and as insurance commissioner, positions reflecting meritorious service rather than political pull. Russell’s career mirrors Cox administration loyalty and prior terms, with a focus on Democratic organizing in Wayne.
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Price
Russell
Cox
Price Russell
Creston
Wayne
WeGerecer
Ohio Debates Investigation into 1915 State Finances
Ohio lawmakers will probe 1915 state finances amid questions about a $20,000 deficit in the state fair management and the Washington trip losses. The 1916 profit and return of funds to the treasury spark calls for a strict inquiry into campaign spending and the earlier Perritt-Whitemore bill. Governor Cox backs workmen compensation safeguards and tax curbs, while Republicans debate campaign costs and party strategy ahead of a dry amendment push led by Bryan.
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Sperial
State Agricultural Department
Genera Assembly
Sesson
Washington
Maey
Treasury
Lima
Agricultural Department
Myron T. Herrick
Labor Committee
Cox
Perritt-Whittemore
Tax
Willis
Roth
Ohio
M Ax
Exeratve
Fargier
Jerston Hla
Eveatve
Carr
Actu
Wheat Reaches $2.00 in Chicago Market
Wheat hits the $2.00 level in Chicago this week as steady European demand boosts prices. Analysts note supply concerns and ongoing wartime effects on markets contributing to the rise.
Supreme Court Upholds Webb Kenyon Alcohol Shipments ban
The Supreme Court upholds interstate alcohol prohibition as constitutional, affecting West Virginia and similar laws. Justices McReynolds and Hohenes dissent on parts of the opinion while Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League lauds the decision as a landmark in restricting liquor distribution.
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Dan S
Webb Kenyon
Heyer
West Virgnia
Vitor Heaving
Presoledott
Capphedd
Cleef
Hohnes
Vandeventer
McReynolds
Anon
Wayne B. Wheeler
Minernea
Rittman Wholesale Grocery Co Capitalized at 25000
The article notes Rittman Wholesale Grocery Co capitalization at 25000 dollars amid discussion of subscription and payment terms. It mentions promoters and a December meeting, with shares valued and payment structures referenced.
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Rittman Wholesale Grocery CO
Strike Likely as Railroad Men Readied for Order
Washington faces a possible strike order as the Brotherhood conference in Chicago considers a general stoppage. The Supreme Court today weighs the constitutionality of the Adamson Act and the railroads argue the law unfairly compels wage policies and overtime rules, claiming it deprives railroads of property without due process. Frank Hagerman prepares the final government appeal.
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Washington Dan
Adamson & Hour
Supreme Court
Washington
Conference of the Brotherhood
Chienago
Adamson Saw
Congress
Frank Hagerman
Intruder Invades Home Forcing Remarkable Return
An unknown man entered the rear door of Frank Grissinger’s house in St Louis last Tuesday and sat on the couch until gently shown out. Grissinger, calm yet firm, stated the room suited him better than company. The event unsettled Mrs Grissinger, who is an invalid. Reports note St Louis houses 17 000 men and 17000000 feet of lumber consumed by a local factory this year.
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Frank, Grissinger
P. O. Black
Mia
Orrville and Smithville Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Joe TL Hummell of Orrville and Hazel Fry of Orrville receive a marriage license. Frank Ailbert of Smithville and Harriet Hick ey of Smithville also obtain a license.
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Joe TL Hummell
Hazel Fry
Orrville
Frank Ailbert
Harriet Hickey
Smithville
Birth Notice for Ed Poste and Jan Kotttt Child
A birth notice confirms the arrival of a child to Mr and Mrs Ed Poste and Mr Jan Kotttt on a Saturday evening. The readable fragments indicate the event occurred around the indicated date and mentions the parents.
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Poste
Jan Kotttt
RITTMAN Savings Bank Elects Officers
The Rifas Savings Bank stockholders met in the council chambers on a weekday afternoon to elect directors and organize the officers. Directors named include Wm Artman A Sheets E R Lance Wm Hunta burger Jake Smith Judge Waiser CR Schendel J B Gishang and v Fredrick. The board then organized electing War Artman dent J Gish, vice president R Fredrick cashier and secretary and H F Smith assistant cashier.
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Wm. Artman
A. Sheets
E. R. Lance
Wm.Huntaburger
Jake Smith
Judge Waiser
CR. Schendel
J. B. Gishang
V. Fredrick
J. & Gish
R. . Fredrick Cashier
F. Smith Assistamt
Card of Thanks to The Press Readers
A note expresses gratitude for support from readers and mentions plans to publish supplements twice a month. The writer asks for early weekly submissions of community interest items and urges residents to telephone their company to help the town and the newspaper.
Record Wheat Sale Sets One Day Peak at Hershey and Rohrer
Hershey and Rohrer, longtime local merchants, sold 112 bushels and 55 pounds of wheat in a single day. Farmers from near and far delivered grain as the price rose to 180 dollars per bushel, a stark contrast to two decades ago when eight to nine cents per bushel was common. The banner day caps a 12 year stretch of steady growth for the partners in this community grain trade.
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Thy
Fami
Hershey & Rohrer
Hershey and Hohver
Burglary at Erie Freight House Leads to Hearing
A man named Reward Brown burglarized the Erie freight house on a Saturday night, stealing shoes and other items from Formgners at White City. He was apprehended by Marshal Sehorger, bound over to the county, and a hearing occurred Sunday afternoon. The suspect was to be moved to Wooster Monday for further proceedings.
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Brown
Marshal Sehorgers
Wooster
Marshal Sehorger
Wooster Moodiy
Mayors Court Proceedings Highlight Odd Theft Case
In the mayor's court on Wednesday evening Steala Nackesen faced arraignment before Major Hanes. The defendant allegedly threw a shirt over a Bengal ot tas, while watchman Wire Sam Bearer testified. Nackesen pled not guilty and posted $1000 bond with conditions to keep away from Mrs Ferrer’s house. the remaining amount was turned over to the court.
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Watche
He Anton
Oltaantig
Adams
Stan
Wlach
Mra. Ferrer
High paper costs force widespread subscription hikes
A flood of metropolitan and regional newspapers raise subscription prices as cost pressures bite the industry. Titles named include News Wheeling Register Wheeling Intelligencer Connellsville News Dayton Herald Journal Titusville Times Erie Herald Martins Ferry Times Connell NY Tribune Altoona Mirror Danville Gazette and more.
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Égyilien
Amnonnee
Pst Week News
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Herald
Titusville
Times
Erie
Martins Ferry
Trane Times
Connell
Gloversville
N Y
Republican
NY Tribune
Altoona
Star
Chillocotte
Buffalo Bill Near Death Then Dies January 10
Reports from January 9 described Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill in a near death fight with illness. Doctors warned death could come at any moment though he showed brief improvement by reading a letter. He died at his sister’s home on January 10 at 12 05.
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Winan
Cady
Buffalo Bill
Sual
Buffialo Bill
Hamea
Evangelistic Meetings Begin at U B B Church
On the first Saturday of the month a series of special evangelistic meetings opened at the U B B church led by Rev Defor. The services show signs of strong interest and may yield notable religious work. Prof Smith directs the music and horns are mentioned in the program.
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U. BB
Defor
Smith
Ang
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