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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
8
A Grange gathering featured songs, recitations, and discussions with hints on home crafts and lessons on polite entertainment. Local chatter questions liquor sales in Rittman, noting rumors of nearby outlets and odd sightings.
Gust Seib addresses Democratic voters in Wayne County urging support for his nomination for sheriff in the August primaries. He notes 20 years on a farm and current repair shop work in Wooster with his wife and four children, pledging to uphold duties faithfully if elected. He emphasizes family involvement in the party and asks for personal contact and backing.
Classified farm sale notices describe numerous parcels around Rittman Marshallville and Lodi in Chippewa and Medina townships. Listings emphasize tillable land, bank barns, fruit, house and outbuildings, with prices near 100 dollars per acre and multiple sold or offered lots.
The Trester farm owner sues the B&O Railroad alleging ditching and piling beside the track near Milton town causing water and land damage to his property southwest of Stittran. The petition claims filled ditches raise water and mud onto Flat, productive lands, seeking redress from the railroad.
Forty two Brethorn church and Sunday school members gathered at Mr and Mrs Petit home for a farewell party Tuesday evening. The Petits plan to move soon to Ashland where Mr Petit has a new position, with Arthur Petit to attend school there. Guests included numerous local families and friends, and refreshments of fruit, cream, cake and lemonade were served as departures wished the couple success in Ashland.
Joseph O. Iritz expresses gratitude for the notice about no candidate for Prosecuting Attorney and asks for liberal support from Democratic friends in Rittman. He recalls 40 years of friendships and pledges to conduct public affairs honorably if elected, hoping supporters will not regret it.
The Ritman Village School District will submit to qualified electors on August 19 1920 a proposal to levy three mills outside the 16 mill limit for six years for school purposes. The measure is authorized by House bill No 615 of the General Code of Ohio. Read by the Board of Education and clerks of Wayn County deputies.
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