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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
8
Sabbath School led by R V Fredrick at 8 30 a m Morning services at 10 00 a m Evening services at 7 00 p m YP CE chaired by J E Whittington at 6 16 p m Prayer meeting led by J H Brown Thursdays at 7 30 p m Choir practice led by C M Spade Thursdays at 8 30 p m
Next Sabbath July 9 at 10 15 a m Mrs J Hal Smith returned missionary from Africa will speak in the local church. She is a woman of exceptional ability and should be heard by all. Sabbath school reports 12 new members enrolled last Sunday. Let every member boost.
The sermon by Pastor Hobart at the Presbyterian Church discusses the soldier’s role in liberty and justice. He cites Paul and Jesus to argue honorable military service in defense of country and faith, urging Christians to imagine Christ beside them in battle and duty.
Beginning Sunday March 19, progressive brethren will hold services at Maccabee Hall Realty Block every alternate Sunday. Both morning and evening services are scheduled with morning at 10 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m. Standard time is used. Everyone is welcome to attend.
St Ann's Catholic Church holds mass on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in Rittman setting. The schedule details reflect a regular monthly pattern for parish attendees and visitors.
Want Column counts. Insert your wants in this column Ten cents cash in advance pays for 21 words or less. Three weeks for 25 cents. Additional words one half cent each. FOR RENT Formhed room with board Bath and all modern conveniences Call M W C 37 FOR SALE One Jewel Cook stove with réserveir and hot closet one Wonder Washer and a Mission dining room suit Mrs Weiss Grant Street FOR SALE Overland automobile Model 83 5 passenger Runleck than 500 miles C W Hoover Rittman Olgo WANTED A housekeeper for the work of a small truck farm German or English No objection to a child or two Address W A Miller R FB D Rittman Ohio FOR SALE 22 acres of grass for hay for sale or to make on horses Jaquira of Mrs Elmore Fatz Stonersburg
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hood by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only internal remedy. It asserts Cure works on blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 promise if it fails and urges readers to consult druggists. It also mentions Hall's Family for constipation.
Westerville correspondent notes numerous Sunday and Saturday calls among neighbors including Rev Wagner and family, Mr Swain’s household, the Harter and Wilhelm families, Mr and Mrs John William, Mrs Edward Shook, and Mrs Jennie Engle. Several trips to Par Mont WV and Akron are recorded along with a wind storm that damaged branches and flicked car windscreens.
Dr A E Elliott Rectal Specialist offers non surgical relief for piles fistula and ulceration with 30 years experience. He will be at Akron Office Hotel Portage on June 28 then monthly dates through December 27, 10 a m to 3 p m references available Akron Beacon.
An unreadable OCR fragment outlines a notice with unclear names and details. It hints at a local public matter or appointment but provides no readable entities, dates, or actions to specify. The readable portions suggest a formal notice but lack concrete facts.
A damaged OCR notice references an establishment on Salt Street and Wall Lane. It mentions a trial, legal action, and a death in unclear terms with garbled phrases and names including Wittmann and Ripman. The readable fragments suggest an official notice but lack coherent details or dates.
The Hamilton County Dry Amendment League accepts Rudolph A Mack resignation to focus on his gubernatorial bid. The group lauds Mack’s campaign leadership and cites a 7000 vote gain for dry forces in Hamilton County as evidence of his effectiveness. State chairman Lawrence P Lake praises Mack’s loyalty and organization, noting prominent local leaders backing him.
Fragment describes a home hair darkening mix using Ray Bem water, Barbo Compound, and glycerine. It notes steps to apply until desired shade, mentions druggists can prepare or mix at home, cost varies, and that it darkens while leaving hair glossy, not slick or greasy, with cautions about duration and application.
The text outlines bond provisions for the Board of Public Affairs requiring bonds in the amount stated, with at least two sureties or signed by a legally authorized surety company. Bonds must be approved and filed with the clerk, with a start date per law.
Notice to property owners advising that the Village Clerk and Board of Public Affairs office are open for petitions and documents regarding the water works system. The Clerk will receive all papers and books pertaining to the water works and will provide service. Signed
An ad-like prompt touts a remedy marketed for weight loss and appetite suppression. It promotes tablets sold in local drug stores with conditions like a free box offer and assurances by physicians. The copy stresses rapid results and consumer guarantees.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions obesity treatment and appeals for stamps to cover postage and parking. No clear person or organization is identifiable.
An ordinance sets the Water Works Superintendent at seventy five dollars per month while employed and the Clerk of the Board of Public Stands at fifteen dollars per month during active service. It also requires readiness before assuming office.
Fragmented notice describes medical appliance fitting related to hernia treatment. Mentions reading schedules and contact details for fitting services. Lacks clear names or organizations but notes a product fitting context and availability.
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