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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
3
The Rittman Savings Bank reopens telegraph money transfers after a halt. July Victrola records go on sale at A L Ebert Music Store. Numerous residents and visitors are listed with weekend activities, visits, and travel plans across Hittman, Orrville, Akron, Cleveland, and Wayne County towns.
Engineer Mowery in Rittman reports cement sand and related materials in short supply with embargoes in effect until August 21. Builders cannot bond or receive payments until bonds are secured, slowing rebuilding work on the West Salem north road. A Saltis job in Rittman faces similar delays as contractors struggle to proceed.
The 1920 census lists Ashland at 9 249 residents, up 2 454 in ten years. Ashland county seat misses the 10 000 target while leading Wooster by 1 045, with Wooster at 8 204 and gaining 2 008 in the decade.
A German man known as Fritz or Kaiser was robbed of 290 by his Akron roommate. Fritz, formerly at a Rittman factory, moved to Akron months ago, later left Akron and returned to Rittman. He reported the theft, saying the roommate went through his clothing and vanished, leaving no trace.
Sealed proposals due July 24 1920 at noon to buy Salt Street paving bonds in Rittman Ohio totaling 31297 05 payable through 1929. Bonds include mixed denominations and a 6 percent interest rate with bids to include accrued interest and a 2 percent certified check. Village reserves right to reject all bids.
A sale advertisement lists a 67 acre farm near Marshallville with pasture, spring water, and multiple outbuildings plus other properties: homes on State Street and North Second Street, vacant lots on several streets, a large two family option, and an 80 acre modern farm near Sterling. Possession March 1 1921 for the farm gear.
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