Wadsworth Triumphs Over Rittman In High-Scoring Clash
A Sunday game at the local field saw Wadsworth defeat Rittman with 12 hits to 6 in a lively contest. Turner delivered a three base hit and a triple, Steele homered, Helm and Edis split pitching duties, and Kelch strained the crowd during several bold baserunning attempts. Attendance was strong for midseason action.
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Rittman
Wadsworth
Helm
Myers
Turner
Orphal
Halliwell
Strele
Edis
J. B. Mullie
B. G Smith
Trypple
Steele
Harpster
Kelch
Edis Boys
Dougla+ Taylors
Akron
Judge of Court of Appeals Primary Election August 11 1914
A biographical note states he is forty seven, twenty two years in law practice, Ohio State Senator of the 17th 28th District, and Secretary to Governor Patterson. It lauds his judicial mind and temperament and marks him as worthy and qualified for the bench.
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Ohio
John M. Patterson
Meetings Continue in the Park at Rittman
A Sunday evening gathering in Rittman park featured Rev. Wilson delivering a masterly sermon while Rev. Reve McCahren led prayers and the audience enjoyed selections under electric lights. The service included a request that Rev. Iobart complete a sermon begun on the 12th, interrupted by the ram.
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Rittman Park
Wilson
McCahren
Iobart
Wayne County Board of Education selects county superintendent
The Wayne County board met in Wooster Saturday. Prof. J. H. Dickason was elected president. Prof. G. A. Baumgardner was chosen county superintendent at a $2600 yearly salary covering all expenses. The next meeting is scheduled for July 28.
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County Board of Education
Wayne County
Wooster
J. H. Dickason
G. A. Baumgardner
Shreve
Board
Small Awning Fire Prompts Fire Company Appeal
A minor blaze erupted Tuesday evening when the Weiss store awning in the Mongey block caught fire. Supposedly a match or cigar stub from Mayor's court upstairs ignited the north half. The incident prompts calls to organize the fire company and ready the engine and equipment.
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Weiss
Mongey
City Street Car Meeting Called For July Twenty Third
Rittman officials announce a public meeting Thursday evening July 23 to discuss important street car business. All residents and interested parties should attend.
Death Comes Suddenly Mrs Fixler Stricken with Paralysis
Mrs Carole Fixler a 71 year old lifelong Ritaman resident died suddenly Monday afternoon at her daughter Mrs John Kunkler home in TOTS after a period of failing health Funeral services will be held at the Ruler home on Main Street Thursday at Doom Burial will take place at Knupp Cemetery
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Carole Fixler
Ritaman
Imanediate Vidiats
Strcken
John Kunkler
von Main Street
Doom
Knupp Cemetery
Official notice of state examinations and salaries
The State Civil Service Commission at Columbus will hold examinations for diary personnel Apiary Inspector Assistant Register OSUS assistant physicians and other posts at the State House on various dates in July and August. Salaries range from 300 to 1200 dollars monthly plus maintenance and expenses. Qualified applicants must file blank forms with the commission three days before each exam.
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State House
State Agricultural Commission
Ll Stmie
Rombten
OSUS
Ohi Board of Administration
State Cinal Service Commission
Columbus Ohne
Comiston
Village Council Advances Progress and Disruptions
The village council met with mayor, clerk and most councilmen present. Routine business on progress improvements was handled. A Royal typewriter was purchased and bills ordered paid in mayoral court. Five cases heard. Joe Novassel jailed ten days for disorderly conduct. Other cases continued due to council meeting.
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Swartz
Joe Novassel
Joe
Hhe
Auto Patrol Inaugurated In Rittman Village
Sunday saw the launch of an auto patrol system with Fred Wells aiding Deputy Marshal Wolfe. The move followed Joe Novussel refusing transport and being clubbed after rampaging, prompting harsh reaction from observers and a warning to moderate drinkers about the violence surrounding enforcement.
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Rithnan
Fred Wells
Tis Auto
Wolfe
Farnilure
Joe Novussel
Warwick
Sam
Box Department Defeats Mill 38 to 2 at League Park
The Boxboard employees game between the box and mill departments at League Park Saturday afternoon ended 38 to 2 in favor of the box team. Denroff and Stinson paired for the box while Mitchell and Place played for the mill. Mitchell provided strong defense for his side.
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Box
League Park
Ybox
Denroff
Stinson
Battery
Mitchell
Place
Mill
Lieve
Class Picnic at Silver Lake By Delta Alpha Group
The Delta Alpha class of the U. B. church held a picnic at Silver Lake on the fifteenth. Attendees included Misses Nora Baker Ida Fredrick Emma Wilson Thelma and Ruth Cox, teacher Mr. Shook and wives Mrs. Samuel Baker and Mrs. Wilson of Rittman and Miss Lena Houts of Akron.
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Delta Alpha
U. B. Church
Silver Lake
Nora Baker
Ida Fredrick
Emma_ Wilson
Thelma
Ruth Cox
Shook
Samuel Baker
Wilson
Rittman
Lena Houts
Akron
Concert Series in Rittman Features Citizens Band
The Rittman Citizens' Band plans a series of performances each alternate Saturday evening in the park inviting all residents and visitors to enjoy the popular gatherings. The next concert is scheduled for this coming Saturday.
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Rittman Citizens’ Band
Rittman
Births Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Philips
Born Sunday night are twin boys to Mr and Mrs Harry Philips.
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Harry- Philips
Year By Railroads Claims 10 150 Dead 190 000 Hurt
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 10 150 killed and over 190 000 injured on U S railroads in the year ending June 30. Rail incidents include derailments collisions boiler explosions and worker accidents with most victims among employees. Total property losses since 1907 exceed 52 million dollars.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bid Notice for Rittman Village School District Project
The Board of Education of Rittman Village School District invites competitive bids for building a school house. Bids must be filed by August 14 at 1206, with each bid including names of interested parties and a $760 bond or certified solvent check. Separate labor and materials prices required. lowest bid considered. rights reserved to reject all bids. R E Faber, Clerk. National Engineering Co., Archs. Marshall Building, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Duun
Board of Education
Rittman Village
Ita
R. E. Faber
National Engineering Co
Arch’s. Marshall Building
Cleveland
Ohio
Annexation Ordinance for Rittman Territory 1914
The Village of Rittman adopts an ordinance authorizing annexation of described land to the village. The solicitor is directed to prosecute the necessary steps, with the ordinance taking effect at the earliest legal time. Passed July 8 1914 by President of Council C W Hoover, attested by H F Longenecker.
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Rittman
State of Ohio
Corporation Smnts
Corporation
Olio Ave
Olio.ave
Oho Nve
Imaits
Rattman
C W. Hoover
H. F. Longenecker
Estate Notice for G W Hershey in Wayne Co Ohio
The undersigned Mary Hershey executrix of the estate of G W Hershey, deceased of Wayne County Ohio, asks all debtors to pay promptly and all creditors to present claims duly authenticated for allowance. Wooster Ohio July 13 1914.
Appointment of administrator for estate of Michael Gish
Duly appointed administrator S A Slemmons administers estate of Michael Gish late of Wayne County Ohio. All persons having claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated for allowance. Wooster Ohio July 14 1914.
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Michael
Gish
Wayne Couty
Ohio
S. A. Slemmons
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Judge of Court of Appeals
Auto Patrol
Yvalue
G. W.hershey
Ite
MARY_HERSHEY
Executrix
Eastman Kodaks
A. H. Thomas
Ph. G
MAUL
M.C. Brenremaan
Sterling Avs
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