03 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
Fractured notes recall a national silence as communities debated organizing a memorial for departed settlers and soldiers. Local leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and Vine Meson Legion faced pressure over plans while cemeteries remained quiet.
Favene Schallter of Marshallville died after an illness treated at Wooster hospital. The report notes prolonged care and a medical团队 involved, with funeral arrangements pending.
The item describes a series of Grange activities with notes on membership elections and attendance. It mentions speakers and discussions about orders, illness, and social events. Several names appear in passing, with references to a meeting held on a recent Friday and planned gatherings.
A muddled wedding notice records a June ceremony at a home in Morien with Miss Ruth as bride of Howard. Provisions mention a dowry and attendance by relatives and a younger social set. details are garbled and partially unreadable in the OCR text.
The readable text mentions West Nareimia and Conn Beaxen with mentions of May and West Nareimia. It references Mr Wert and a Shah figure, plus a note about Pine tre and a possible event at a location called 1 empoweed. The overall passage appears to be disjointed OCR from a historical page with unclear details.
Content appears garbled with many misspellings and fragments. No identifiable people organizations places dates or events are readable enough to summarize into a factual news item.
In Doylestown arrests, the mayor imposed fines ranging from 100 to 4500 dollars on each offender. The total fines reached 2200 dollars, with a pair of fines totaling 275 dollars suspended. The money was deferred to the Dovlestown treasurer. The action aims to deter crime and reassure taxpayers.
A Russian visitor, staying at a Rue residence, traveled to Rittman with raisin jack, drank excessively, and faced drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. He spent the night in jail, appeared before Mayor Shackles, pleaded guilty, and was fined $10 plus costs, totaling about $12.75.
Contractor Trippeer 1 reports steady progress on Salt Street paving. Concrete curb finished on both sides east to the Omo Salt Co buildings. bricks for the same distance laid. Paving likely complete before the section east of Industrial Street, opening to factory traffic. Industrial Street private road to be paved at factory expense.
A confusing scene on an Akron streetcar features a woman loudly challenging two riders with caustic remarks. The exchange escalates as the tram nears a stop, drawing attention from nearby passengers and a responding bystander.
A boy scout organization plans to take charge of Wayne county duties with a meeting next week to discuss countywide troop expansion. A prominent national official will explain steps needed to push scouting across crossroads and form new units.
Woham Cunningham, known to older Rattan residents, died at his Seville home on Monday at about 60 years old after a lingering illness. He formerly farmed on the western edge of Rittman’s limits before moving to Seville 20 or 26 years ago. The funeral was from the Seville Presbyterain church and burial followed in Seville cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. a son was drowned years ago.
The box shop nine faced a selected Ohio Salt Co. team on Memorial Day at the factory diamond and lost 8 to 9. A second game against the Boxboard mill division team ended 3 to 10 in favor of the opponents.
Fragmented OCR text suggests referendum debate about constitutional amendment and state offices. Mentions mass debate, state governor, and court involvement with electoral process but specifics are unclear.
A discussion outlines the appointment of superintendents at Mont county schools and the hiring of new teachers. The meeting addresses budget constraints and proposed wage increases linked to the coming school year and regional salary scales.
An invitation lists the 27th anti reunion of the Petit fatty to be held at Slemmons residence on Creston hill. Relatives are invited to attend and acknowledge cards of thanks for flowers, meals, and letters sent to lift spirits during recent times.
The Qlaw legislature pushes a rule shifting mayor and marshal fees to village treasurer starting May 20 unless the village passes an ordinance allowing the mayor to keep them. Mayor Shackleford will seek council action. without an ordinance he may handle all misdemeanor cases as justice of the peace for Milton Township.
The Press office notes a striking car bargain with strong value and immediate availability. Potential buyers are urged to inquire for full details and to compare offers.
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