Locals Beat G M B A Akron In One-Run Baseball Game
Locals won a Sunday game against the G M B A of Akron 10 to 9 in a close one. Highlights include Harpster and Steele with two base hits, multiple stolen bases by Kelch Sigler and others, and strong pitching by Owens and Brady. Attendance was 250 with notes on lineup changes and humorous remarks from the scorer and writer.
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Akron
Harpster
Steele
Cloud
Flannigan
Kelch
Sigler
Halliwell
Moore
van Nostran
Owens
Dennison
McCullick
Silke
Brady
Visitors
Boyd Miller
Clarence Swartz
Harvey Fixler
Charles Turner
Baseball Aftermath From Rittman Letter to Editor
A June 8, 1914 letter from Rittman Ohio thanks the Dear Editor for a humorous baseball fan sketch in the Press. The writer jokes about his wife saying the portrait didn’t do him justice and notes acquaintances would recognize the subject.
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Rittman
Ohio
The
Een Press
Narrow Escape At Ohio Match Plant Ends with Bruised Face
Lee Fritz narrowly escaped death at the Ohio Match plant when his head was caught between a gate and an elevator shield. A warning from the elevator operator allowed Fritz to free himself in time, though his face suffered deep cuts and torn gums. He is back on the streets and expected to recover with no lasting injury.
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Ohio Match Company
Lee Fritz
Fritz
Lloyd Hummel Injured in Medina Bicycle Accident
Lloyd Hummel of this place was seriously injured when his bicycle was struck by an automobile in Medina Sunday. Reports say both legs and one arm were broken along with other injuries.
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Lloyd Hummel
Medina
School hires teachers for next term and salutes former leader
The school announces next term staff including Primary Miss Alta Collier North Lawrence Intermediate Miss Louise Wey gandt High school principal Deane Weimer. Superintendent position open after Prof Lehman’s resignation after seven years of service. Residents regret his departure and thank him for guiding students.
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Alta Collier
North Lawrence
Louise Weygandt
Deane Weimer
Lehman
Patterson Commencement Updates and County Plans
Milton township Patterson commencement will be held at Rittman Monday evening June 22. Applicants must send name address and subject of production to E T Boone Stirling at once. County commencement will be held at Wooster Saturday June 27. This will be the last Patterson commencement under the old plan superseded by a new law.
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Milton Township
Patterson
Rittman
E. T. Boone
Stirling
Wooster
Rittman Paving and Building Boom Alters Townscape
Major projects advance on Main street with excavating nearly complete and curbing half set while foundations for a new opera house and a $40 000 school rise. Gas mains are being installed by Medina Gas & Fuel Co as executives from rail and power firms inspect plans. Local development sparks Medina area growth comparisons to a metropolis amid ongoing improvements.
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Main Street
Alphus Goflinet
cal Jage_street
Main
Pleasannt View
Clover Street
Medina Gas & Fuel Company
Weygandt
Rittman
Rittman Citizen Visits Large Canton Cutlery Factory
A Rittman resident recounts a visit to the Canton Cutlery Company's factory praising its size and modern equipment. The writer notes learning about forging, hardening, and tempering blades and thanks the staff for courteous treatment during the Canton trip.
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Canton
Rittman
Canton Cutlery Company
Zoody
Contest entries filed for agricultural and domestic science prizes
A pamphlet urges participation in contests rewarding a free trip to Washington for top corn yield on one acre or domestic science proficiency. It lists Wayne county entrants Merel Crites Smithville Route 1 Greene township and Merrel Lucas West Salem Route 1 Congress township and invites more blanks from A P Sandles Columbus.
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Washington
A. P. Sandles
Columbus
Wayne County
Agricultural Commission
Merel Crites
Smithville
Greene Township
Merrel Lucas
West Salem
Congress Township
Rural Farmers Meeting Called in Rittman June 20
A meeting of the farmers association is set for Saturday June 20 at 2 PM in the council chamber Rittman above Weiss store Mougey block. The institute was granted and needs organizing. all members urged to attend. E McConnell President.
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Farmers’ Association
Council Chamber
Rittman
Weiss
Mougey Block
E. McConnell
Birth of eight-pound daughter for Swag ler family
A baby girl weighing eight pounds was born Sunday night to Mr and Mrs A A Swag ler.
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A. A. Swagler
Real Estate Transfers Noted for Chippewa and Wooster Areas
George Serras and wife transfer land in Chippewa Township to Samuel H. Miller for 1. The Wooster Board of Trade transfers property in Wooster to Arnis R. Milham for 257 dollars. The same board also transfers property in Wooster to Mary Milham for 257 dollars. Philip Baum transfers Creston property to Joseph Bower and others for 680 dollars.
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George Serras
Samuel H. Miller
Chippewa’ Township
Wooster
Philip Baum
Joseph Bower
Creston
Rittman Gas Rates Cut For One Year
President J G Newly announced in town that for one year the gas rate will be 27 4 percent cents with 2 4 cents off if paid by the 10th of the month following use The Medgar Gas & Fuel Co is expected to honor its agreement and begin laying mains on streets after a Friday start and Seville night readiness with substantial material on hand to bring gas to homes and businesses soon
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J. G. Newly
Rittman
Medgar Gas & Fuel Company
Seville
Bauman Properties Sold at Assignee’s Sale
The Bauman area properties were sold at an assignee sale Saturday. Emil Bell bought the corner lot at Ohio avenue and State street for $1,616. Other Ohio avenue houses sold to S. A. Slemmons for $1,400 to $1,460. Vacant lots brought $90 to $170 and the homestead brought about $2,300.
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Bauman
S. Wertz
Narry Fortney
EB. H. Miller
Sterling
Emil Bell
Ohio Avenue
State Street
S. A. Slemmons
Ohio Insurance Dept Certifies Manufacturers Life Of Canada
The State of Ohio Insurance Department certifies that Manufacturers Life Insurance Company of Toronto Ontario Canada complied with Ohio law and is authorized to transact life insurance and related business for the current year Its December 31 prior year statements show assets 15,769,529.48 liabilities (excluding capital) including legal reserve and special accumulations General surplus 1,818,986.41 capital stock 300,000.00 income for the year 4,006,853.45 expenditures for the year 2,496,773.49 The certification is signed by I R M Small Deputy and Acting Superintendent of Insurance.
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Columbus
Ohio
I. R. M. Small
State of
Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
Toronto
Ontario
R. Mc Small
What Is It P. R. Liechty Exhibited Friday
P. R. Liechty exhibited a 13 and 1/6 inch rule found while tearing down an old farm shop northwest of town. The single joint pocket rule resembles a foot-rule but is heavier and bound with brass. It is divided into 12 units, each into twelfths, bearing the words Pied Do Meter in English.
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P. R. Liechty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smith
Mullie
Rittman Boys
Rittman Enterprises
Rittmaog Press
D. W. Mecconnell
Miller
Millers
Esos Sigler
Spew We Sees Steele
van Ostram If
AB & O
Claud
Knapp
Menee Keeney
Sees Scheiber
Myers
Rittman Eee
D. W. McConnell
Eace
Tom Young
State of Ohio Insurance Department
State of Ohio
JR. W. Fredrick
Rittman Savings Bank of Rittman
Ohip
R. V. Fredrick
Joan H. Fistre
Amies
Neall
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