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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
4
Rev Jos Steimbrunner of Cleveland delivered lectures at St Ann's church last week with steady crowds. The speaker spoke intelligently and moderatingly, avoiding offensive tactics while addressing contested points. The paper notes it is not a religious journal and offers no sectarian judgment.
Letter argues the police court enforces a five dollar fine for intoxication per Section 6940 and village ordinance, claiming no excess fines have been imposed. The writer urges council to amend wording and stresses judges must follow the law, noting potential abuses under sections 1 and 45 and warning of improper prosecutions.
Section 45 penalties warn residents and non residents of fines from five to fifty dollars for disturbing the peace by intoxication with the court's discretion. The speaker urges citizens to cooperate with municipal law to maintain order and protect village welfare.
The village council held a regular session in the cornerl chamber Monday evening with the mayor, clerk, and most members present except Swart. Much time was spent on various matters and financing village problems, with only one notable action: passage of the ordinance. The meeting adjourned near 12:30 a.m.
Wayne County teachers plan a countywide film day at Lincoln High in Wooster to film all county students with teachers and patrons. The event, organized by A Baumgardner, will show at Wooster theaters with Olio Experient Studion and Wooster College approved.
The pattern features a tunic with a shaped upper yoke and plaited fullness at the front panel. It suits gabardine and other fabrics and comes in six waist sizes. The illustration pattern costs 194 in silver or stamps and will be mailed to any address.
John and Walter Palmer confessed to breaking into the home of John F Dix on May 8 after arrest in Rittman and transfer to Medina County Sheriff Gelman. Accompanied by Dix, officers recovered two gold watches and a chain pawned by the Palmers, which were returned to the owner. Both pleaded guilty before Judge Kennan on Saturday.
Probate court records show the distribution of assets in kind from the estate of James Murray. A waiver of notice was filed by Cora Trunk Jameson on the will of Andrew M Trunk.
Common Pleas Court judge heard Hugh Ports motion for a new trial in Ports vs The Wosue County Agricultural Society. The flood damages case was overruled and the suit favored by the fair beard in a recent trial.
Bids for water works pumping equipment in Rittman Ohio will be opened June 29 1915 at noon Central Standard Time. Required are a 50 HP horizontal gas engine a 400 gpm triplex pump two air compressors multi stage centrifugal pump 200 gpm and related gear. Bid deposits 10 percent bid bond 50 percent contract bond and plans may be viewed in Rittman or obtained from Peters and Pratt with deposit refunds on return within ten days after award. The village reserves right to reject or accept bids and waive informalities. Vance Hickin Clerk
The Village Clerk of Rittman Ohio calls bids for Water Works project including a 200000 gallon reinforced concrete reservoir and 4 to 8 inch water mains. Bids are for the work as a whole with bond percentages and plans may be obtained from the Clerk or engineers for deposits refundable if awarded. Vance Hickin, Village Clerk.
Walter S. Haley of Burbank and Marjone Norton of Burbank obtained marriage licenses. Joseph Cholley of Maysville and Nora Beckler of Applecreek also secured licenses.
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