Rittman council rejects Medina gas rate hike ordinance
Rittman council votes no to raising gas rates to 34 cents. Five members oppose. Callahan absent. The action ends the attempt to increase rates and signals council will keep current pricing amid regional hikes. A bid from Rittman Savings Bank was accepted for the corporation’s sinking fund, and the clerk was directed to seek an advance on tax collections to cover bills.
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Rittman
Callahan
Anderson
Ind
Wenanimons
Landis
Smith
Lance
Schendel A. Sad
Risgrates
Shnackleforg
Medina
Medina Councl
Kenrick Ewing
Medina Gas & Fuel Co
Ewing
Wittman
Rittman Council
Satelfig
Poms Owhick
State Public Utilities Commission
Shackleford
Medina Gas & Fuel Mo
Council
Rittman Savings Bank
Candidates Announce Nominations to County Election
Local candidates declare their bids for county election. The brief note highlights nomination intents and the focus on upcoming ballots, with emphasis on who filed and when.
Destruction and Riot Over Flag Incident At Local Jail
A melee began after a fight between Mehoil and an Irish coworker over alcohol. The Irishman displayed a small American flag. during the fray the flag was torn and destroyed. Mehoil was drenched with water from a fire hose after crowds demanded his release, and the disorder led to disorderly conduct charges.
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Tne
Muarsinl Cox
Main St
Kia Prsoner
Crong
Don Mind
Marshal Cox
Grant
Mehoiwl
Sherif Miller
Mason’ Shackleford
Mehoil
Ant
Cleveland
Methoil
Iris
Trishman
School Board Selects Tutors for 1918 1919
At a called meeting the school board announced the entire corps of teachers was selected. About half have shown intention to accept positions, while the other half are expected to be heard from soon. The next issue may list the full teaching lineup for the 1918 1919 term.
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Preas
Saloon Raider Gordon Netted In Rittman Speakeasy Bust
Sheriff Miller and deputy Arthur Marka raided Gordon alias Scotty the Mush in Rittman on June 28 at about ten o'clock. Gordon pleaded guilty July 2 to keeping an illicit liquor place and was fined 100 with costs. if unpaid, he faces the workhouse. The raid seized three beers and several whiskey bottles. one man escaped through a shack window. Gordon had operated openly near the B and O tracks for months, with a local woman named by sources as involvement.
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Thomas Gorton
Scotty the Mush
Rittman
Arthur Marka
Gordon
Gorden
Weiser
Impre Bate Court
Qvordon
Rittman Coal and Icg Co
Vesand Seale
Gorgden
Sherift Bay
Woorter
Miller
Rittman Picks Landis as New Superintendent of Schools
The Rittman Board of Education elected Prof. Cloyce L. Landis of Polk Ohio as superintendent for the upcoming school year. Landis, a Kent State Normal graduate, is a married father of three and will head the local schools as the town backs stronger educational efforts. His move into Ezra Harpster’s property signals the start of his tenure with the district welcoming him to town.
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Ruttman Board of Education
Cloyce L. Landis
Polk
Ohio
Landis
Wayne County
Wooster College
Kent State Normal School
Landy
Rittman
Ezra Harpster
Pierce
Where Is He At In The End The Creston Journal Note
A fragmentary Creston Journal column features dialogue about quality versus quantity in publishing. It recalls a debate between Brother Sickin and others over readers’ willingness to pay for quality, citing adherence to small packages and shifts in issue quantity.
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Brother Fidun
Allman
Ool Indy
Glidiy
Arigv
the Journal
Brother Sickin
Creston Journal
Brother Newberry
New Office Building Under Construction for Ohio Salt and Boxboard Firms
Construction has begun on a new office building between the Ohio Salt Co and Ohio Boxboard Co factories opposite their offices. The structure is described as large enough to house many office workers. The Ohio Salt Co main office is in Wadsworth, with questions about relocating operations to Rutland and other details pending official word.
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Ohio, Salt Co
Ohio Salt Co
Ohio Boxbourd Co
Ohio Boxboard
Ohio.Salt Co
Wadsworth
Rutman
New K OEP Building Planned by Bierling K of P Lodge
A Bierling K of P lodge member reports the judge aims to manage a new business and fraternal block costing 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Patterson Jotron site on Main Street would give about 60 feet frontage, with a two story brick block planned. If funded, three retail rooms on ground floor and second floor reception club rooms and kitchen. Several interested parties back the project. if large plan fails a smaller brick lodge home may proceed. The lodge has been without a home since the Sterling fire. William Smith begins a barber shop on burned site.
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Bierling. K
P.lodee
ThovIudge Ints
Patterson Jotron
K. of
Pilot
Minin Suet
Cummundine Judge Toum
Sterling
William Smith
Death of John Callahan at Anderson Indiana
John Callahan aged about 76, Civil War veteran, died after his son Quy Callahan traveled to Anderson Indiana. The death occurred Sunday after the father fell ill following a visit from Rising Sun. Funeral held the following Wednesday. Widow two daughters and three sons, plus four sisters mourn him. Daughter Josephine Callahan employed at Ohio Billboard Co. offices was also called to Anderson.
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Quy Callahan
Anderson
Ind
John Callahan
Callahan
Sle
Rising Sun
Ohio County News
Pha Docenacy
Josephine Callahan
Ohio Billboard Co
Rittman Defeats Barberton in Baseball Doubleheader
Akron club beat Rittman 11 to 2 in the opening game while Rittman triumphed 7 to 6 in the afternoon. Barberton visitors were outplayed in both games with costly errors and a late rally by Barberton failing to overcome the hosts.
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Eclaie Ritman Club
Akron
Rittman Clon
Barberton Baseball Club
Rittman
Barberton
Koya
Eigth Rittman
Barberton Batteries
Smith A
Blough
Alu
Rittman-and-Brown Offiginten Ag Chich¢R
Brown
Bharon
The Press Reduces Size Amid Cost Pressures
The Press announces a downsizing to a smaller newspaper format to cut print and production costs while maintaining complete coverage. Editors say the change preserves focal news reporting and general reading matter despite economic pressures.
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Brest
Pete Sheeig
Foreigner Dies After Fall in White City House Stairway
June 28 in White City a man fell head first down stairs in hall No 3. Steve Paufeo, about 4, died hours later at Akron Hospital after skull fractures. Dr Alexander found him at house No 9 in Micanscous and ambulance to People’s Hospital. he died about 10 A M. The deceased, a four-year-old with one sister and no brothers, was buried in Akron.
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Ohl
Indy
Alexander
Milhard
Curry
Wadsworth
Fauteo
People’s Hospital
Akron
Serhin
Akeron
An Rittman Guith
Francis Dennis A Hero Remembered For War Sacrifice
Memorial notices recall Francis Dennis of Burbank who died in France during World War I after moving from Rittainn to Burbank. He attended local schools, left a sister Edith and many relatives, and is praised as a noble Uncle Sam fighter whose sacrifice honored the community. Memorial services were held at the Methodist church in Burbank on Sunday, June 30.
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Frances Donnin
U. S
Wes
Ritttoan
Francs
Femmers Dennis
Idhea
France
Sam
Froneia Dénnis
Flon
Dennis
Edith
Burbank
Michigan
Germany
Buebonk
Divorce actions heard in Wooster Common Pleas
Sarah Parsons seeks a divorce from Lewis Parsons alleging separation since March after a 1917 marriage. Bertha Kile files a separate divorce suit from Elie Kile citing cruelty. they wed in 1909 and separated in 1911. Attorneys Karl Hover and Hoover represent the wives.
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Sarah Parsons
Common Pleas
Wooster
Lewis Parsons
Karl Hover
Bertha Kile
Elie Kile
Hoover
Pipe incident at Boxboard factory injures two workers
James Murray and coworker Metz were hurt Priday while moving a heavy pipe at the Boxboard factory. Murray injured three fingers of his right hand and will be idle three or five weeks while Metz sprained a ankle. The pipe, weighing several hundred pounds, slipped and fell, causing both men to be caught and injured as they tried to prevent the accident.
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James Murray
Metz
Priday
Boxboard
Murray
Tinek
Hudmel and Remanyder Wed In Wooster Ceremony
Clyde Hudmel and Lena Remanyder were married in Wooster on Saturday June 20. The couple now reside on Salt Street opposite Breneman's grocery and receive well wishes for their future happiness from many friends.
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Clyde Hudmel
Lena Remanyder
Wooster
Oh Salt St
Brenneman
School Enumeration Figures Show Local Youth Demographics
The records show school age youths in Rithman with 434 total, 229 males and 205 females. Milton township reports 155 males and 115 females, totaling 263.6 for Wayne County. The data reflect male and female counts across listed towns and indicate a regional demographic snapshot.
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Rithman de
Milton Township
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Chen Banka Hott Lange
Mts i Fstibonaan
Ritiman
Hershey & Rohrer
Rittman, Orig
Afteman
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