22 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
1
A verse from a life convict at Juliet t prison and armed at the saluan describes a bar as both Heaven and Hell. It contrasts manliness wealth honor pride with grief sin despair and violence. The speaker warns that酒 the bar leads to broken health and an aching heart.
A fragmented notice outlines subscription credits with 80 and 70 credits and various entry rules. It notes 10 or 20 credit per subscription and a cash requirement for counting. It mentions public school and incentives of 10 cents per yearly subscriber.
The notice lists seven prizes including an $18 prize, a Typewriter set in the JE Hanes $10 item, a Gold Watch, a Hoover item, a Gold Fountain Pen, and several other rewards. Contest closes March 15. Send names and money quickly. ties go to the earliest received entry. Subscriptions are encouraged daily for credit.
The Progressive party plans a February 12 program at the city opera house in Wooster followed by a banquet to honor Abraham Linden. It notes Republicans previously celebrated the event but it is unclear if they will participate or stay away this year.
Floyd McElroy, a firefighter at the Ohio station, was injured while pulling fires Tuesday. A broken finger was diagnosed Wednesday morning after Dr. Prouts dressed the wound. he hopes to return to work around February 1.
We thank friends for assistance and kindness during our great bereavement in the loss of our child. We extend gratitude to all who helped conduct the services. Mr. and Mrs. Marion M Murray.
Sterling locals stage the temperance drama Arthur Eustace at the opera house Friday evening to benefit the Sterling band. The show, well received last Thursday, features well chosen performers and skilled direction and aims to launch a band return gesture from the audience.
James Peppard and wife of Garrettsville Ohio spent a week as guests of M B Mills and family in Rittman. Mrs Peppard formerly Miss Fannie James of the Ohio Giant Fat Family. Her mother weighed 600 pounds and two brothers weighed 400 to 500 pounds. A younger brother aged 11 weighed 380 pounds, the heaviest boy in the world. The Peppards are cousins of the Mills family.
Council discusses electric light franchise for Rittman with Jackson proposing power from C and SW line via Sevile and Sterling. Favoring points include reliable 24 hour current and potential impact on a railway and broader use for industries and households. Weather delays Main street work. bills totaling 136.52 approved before adjournment.
Mrs. Comings, a young mother, was taken to Wooster City Hospital Sunday evening for gallstone surgery after intense illness spanning a week. Friends hope for a swift recovery in the village. Prof. Etling of Orrville, Wayne County's Columbus representative, was named chairman of the committee on phraseology and serves on Conservation of Natural Resources Libraries and Universities committees.
J E Hanes Dre R Hagerman and JB Mullie form the committee in charge of funds allocated by the Citizens Association for the proposed band.
The CTU met at Mrs Bassett’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Clouse spoke on Purity with praise for the turnout and participation, lamenting the absence of others. A note from a member explains a late night incident where a young man, mistaken for a ghost, forgot his key and was admitted by the house owner.
In Rittman last Saturday evening Canal Fulton High School defeated U B S S 46 to 31. Hardgrove led the locals with 17 points as Canal Fulton showcased team work and sportsmanship.
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