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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
3
Editor controlled communications and advertising rates are noted with the address for subscriptions and business matters. A dramatic pledge cites sorrow and lawlessness ending with TAM WAR and timetable details show eastbound and westbound train numbers and times.
Amid calls to back the President and defend national honor, readers weigh the necessity of war with Germany. The piece contrasts patriotic words with the human cost, citing a Life magazine poem describing war’s malignant imagery and the suffering of ordinary citizens.
Raff and Ethel Johnson were passengers in a vehicle with Mary Johnson on a Wednesday evening. A wheel collapsed near Sterling causing a tumble into the road as the horse ran away. Mary worried about her cheese while Frank Wright assisted before they returned home.
Last week SoA Slemmons visited Barnharts livery bar to view Bert's Studebaker. After starting the engine the car lurched forward then backward, nearly colliding with Bert's bar, but stopped in time. Addison later blamed nerves for the escape and praised the machine's wit after a cautious return ride.
Last Wednesday a barn raising near the home of Mike Richard attracted 110 workers. An accident injured Earl Simson’s foot but there were no serious injuries. The Ladies Aid Society provided a dinner for the crowd and received 40 pounds.
The opening Friday evening concert drew a good crowd despite unsettled weather. Autos from nearby towns sounded horns during the program, and the writer notes several machines in attendance. Future concerts are planned every Saturday evening if weather permits.
Emmet Boone accompanied by his father traveled to Akron last Tuesday for a tonsillectomy to relieve years of trouble. The operation was performed at a private hospital by Drs Stevenson and Weaver. Boone returned home Tuesday evening, while Emmet stayed with his brother in Lima until he could travel.
Harry Fortney expands the local agency by adding Oldsmobile to the Studebaker lineup. The firm recently sold a Barnhart livery unit a Studebaker and shows several prospects in view.
A four year old boy, son of Mr Bempsey, fell from a horse at his home. The fracture was set and healing quickly. Asked if he would ride again, he replied he would as long as there was a blanket.
Painfully injured last week, Ehner Banman could not escape a plunging horse. He was kicked in several places, with head injuries and bruising. Condition described as improving gradually.
A letter from Crosby Minnesota states June 6 brought a heavy frost across the region. Crops including corn and vegetables suffered damage making it too late to replant. The frost adds to statewide reports of late season frosts and worsening vegetable shortages.
Thieves broke into the home of Wm. Miller east of the depot last Thursday night. They entered through the cellar and exited by the door, taking a few cans of fruit. No clue or traces were found as the burglars fled.
A. B. Church and J. S. Jones, pastor, announce the weekly program. Sunday services include school at Hem mons at 9:00 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. An evening service at 7:00 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. E. T. Boone is the class leader.
A reader notes a misprint in the prior issue regarding Jacob Goodyear and his journey to Ruttmay. The writer is urged to acknowledge the error and clarify the events and location referenced in the original report.
Church announces preaching services every alternate Sunday at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M with Sunday School at 9 30 A M and morning worship at the same times. Pastor John H Geiser guides the congregation at the local Mennonite Church.
Miss Vida Krabill visits her uncle Ma Percy Krabill family tasks, Elizabeth Melee and Estella Ape visit, Nay Swainkart visits Vida Amstate, E Wight family visit near Doylestown, E F Wright hosts, Peast Winter from Smithville not seen, Mrs Sterker and Mrs Amstutz at Hellartzler home, Earl buys a new Overland, Miller family attends school event near Orrville, George Shook visits Canal Fulton, Robert Wirth returns from East Palace with Abs M Hoff, Wemer and wife visit kin in interhig Sunday, Honor Ponueh of Akron stays at home, Edward Graber of Akron weekend visit, Thomas and Charles Lee with mother Mrs John Lee, Doo Steiner with Faye Mellinger and others ride to Wadsworth, Carl Blatt and wife Canton visit Emanuel Blatt.
Guardian accounts and hearings listed including Maude Shettler and Sarah Jartzler estates. Wills for Mary Ho Rockey J, Samuel Colfer, Jett Maser, and others cited with bonds, appraisers, and executors. Habeas corpus matters and custody decisions noted with various notices and probate actions.
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