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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
2
A collection of pro town improvement proverbs urging homeowners and leaders to invest in houses roads and local projects. Emphasizes doers over talkers and the value of stability, planning, and community effort to keep the town thriving and residents at home.
Zanesville prepares for the Ohio Sunday School Convention June 22 23 and 24 with a projected 5000 visitors. The event uses the Chautauqua plan lodging and breakfasts free and includes 500 boys and 500 girls for the boy and girl congresses. Delegates receive art pottery badges as souvenirs and noonday talks will feature Dr Franklin Mc Elfresh Dr W C Pearce and Frank L Brown.
Burglars pried rear windows at Rexall drug store and Rittman Hardware Company stealing a safe change, a revolver, stamps and coins, with only minor clues after Friday’s police work. Mitterbaugh’s Saloon also broken into, bottles of beer and whiskey taken. Lectures at Catholic Church drew crowds as Father Steinbrunner spoke on religious topics. upcoming literary event announced amid weather notes and church updates.
Lloyd Pressler born in Smithville Ohio on September Toth died May 23 1915 aged 1 year 8 months 7 days He was oldest son of John I and Elizabeth Switzer Pressler His mother Elizabeth preceded him in death on March 11 1902 He leaves a father step mother and sister The family notes his affectionate life and Christian consistency The funeral was held at Pleasant View May 26 conducted by Rev Lyman B Wilkins and Rev McCahren Interment followed at Jackson Cemetery.
We thank the neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of our son and brother. We also thank the Ohio Boxboard Company for the floral offering and all others who helped in any way. John Pressler and family.
Pasquali presents the photo drama The Last Days of Pompeii in prologue and two parts. The production runs longer than two hours and features vivid staging of the ancient city’s splendor with a large cast and Pesquali’s scenic vestiture.
A film showcases ancient Rome with arena games and gladiators. The last reel depicts Pompeii before during and after Vesuvius eruption with crowds fleeing lava river and many buried. Lead actors include Princess Ruspoh Albert Borgher Giovanna Novell Vidulfi Beatrice La Franca Renato Di Donate and Cure Da Viner.
Multiple property transfers are reported with buyers and amounts. Nannah M Kester to George Dickey for 12 Millbrook valued at 200 dollars. Florence Reed gains land from Daston B. Revd for 3000 dollars. Others include transfers involving John Snowler and Lues detronitrd, and board of idustrs trustee EHH S. Po Eshleman with Cyclone Drill Co. Additional parcels on Apple Peck and other streets noted with varied sums.
A list of marriage license applicants includes J W Viv beer and Wapeles, W Van ord Nelle Stull, Warester Thebhos Lobertsen. Nearth Liaw rence Ped Seville Levers, Baiteh ane Lowtishap. Mies Athidarehon and dlerbert Amatatz Orrville John do Huebehog Detrert. Elizabeth Neabert Orrville Fred Go Tata Mogadore Miz Mary Reece Wooster Lane Wepler Kark Watton Wooster.
Workmen from Desleytown repaired Mrs. Nathan Adwins residence with care. Mr Daniel Pofft faced no fines. A large bed of ginsen suggests patient cultivation over years. Asa Ewing seeks medical care in Akron for muscular and senity rheumudes. George Shook and family visited with potted plants for Marshaldlvalle travel. Memorial Day prompts remembrance of veterans buried in the old Instrome bursing ground, with flowers and wreaths. Mrs. Frank Davis broke a finger. Dr. McKinney treated the fracture. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Tlattel. Mrs J W Hevlow and twins Homer and Henry visited Sterling.
A daughter weighing ten pounds was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Newton Shepherd.
A county fair lecturer extols inventors and the mechanical department as the world’s greatest thinkers. He praises the Inventive minds behind tools like the sickle and cotton gin for advancing civilization and improving efficiency without seeking publicity.
The essay defends women's role at home and argues motherhood on farms shapes social welfare. It claims women should be shielded from politics to protect domestic life and moral standards, warning political engagement harms homemaking and family duties.
The article advocates social centers led by cultured, competent leadership to entertain educate and inspire rural youths. It promotes farm life as attractive and centers education as developing the mind not stuffing memory with facts.
An old saying notes that experienced farmers work hard while others rest. It argues that growing legumes will slow oil depletion and boost future production potential.
A fire prevention message argues fires arise from carelessness and urges proactive habits to avoid losses. It links human error to insurance costs and calls for continuous effort to reduce fire risks.
The article argues for extending rural school terms to match city districts. It notes rural averages around 138 days versus 185 days in cities, with Rhode Island at 190 days and states like California and New York near 180. It urges equality of opportunity, proposing at least 185 days for all children nationally.
Professor T. N. Carver argues each rural area should form an agricultural council similar to urban chambers of commerce. He cites Germany’s landwirtschaftsrat, suggests such bodies help improve rural credit and marketing. Collective farmer meetings prevent missteps by sharing plans and opportunities.
Extract from an article by W D Lewis president of the Texas Farmers' Union opposing woman suffrage. He argues support for elevating women but not political rights, calling the ascent of womanhood the worst tragedy of civilization and predicting social collapse as she declines.
Inventory in the estate of D De Houts returned and petition to sell real estate filed. Lena O Houts widow answer. Precipe for sum mon for Paul Jr and Ward W Hout filed. N B Dawson testified to will of Augustus G Schaffter. Testimony reduced to writing and filed. Order of sale in estate of Elsie L Frape and sale approved. New bond filed in the estate of Mary J Moffit. Oil and gas land lease proposals from Killbuck Millersburg and Plymouth. Lulu T Mass produced will and probate for Andrew A M Trunk.
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