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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
5
More than seven months after Rittman completed the Saltst paving contract the village has not settled with contractor A G Trippeer. Intense wrangling over unpaid bills and interest swamps prospects of a quick agreement, with court action looming and no clear end in sight.
The article reports lawmakers repealing the indeterminate sentence law and sending copies to the secretary of state on a date in April. It notes judges previously could not set fixed terms in state penal institutions and references a referendum vote planned for the November election. The piece mentions officials at the courthouse and the secretary of state as part of the process.
Raf pitches for Ohio Boxboard Street team and dominates at the diamond as Ohio Salts suffer a third loss this season. Large turnout reports show strong local interest with players praised for representation and effort.
Wasane county joins a new judicial district and a newly created venalorial district after the legislature’s 8 bill plan. Wayne county merges with Mediinn and Lerain for a state senator district. referendum may decide the law by November. Senators Cornell Wasne and Barke Lorain likely face a battle for the Republican nomination in the new district. Waste committee keeps Wasane in a Democratic district, while the county’s shift shifts its standing in Ohio. Baseball scores note Syid Blue Tips defeating Holloxboard 3 to 0, Rose buds 14 Excel 2 on June 21 and 14 on June 14.
John Rozinkevich indicted by Wayne county grand jury on a May 27 stabbing in Waite City. He fled after the attack on Stanko Safatevich and wife and has not yet been arrested. Mayor Shackleford said Rozinkevich was last known in Bloomington and may travel to Colorado.
An old treatment claim asserts catarrhal deafness stems from ear mucous buildup and an inflamed Eustachian tube. The remedy allegedly cures by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces, though the text reflects dubious medical science and promotional language.
Section 2 of Ordinance 22 of the Village of Bittman Ohio provides a $1000 fine and costs for discharging or shooting firearms torpedoes firecrackers or fireworks within the corporate limits. The village marshal is instructed to arrest anyone violating this ordinance. Mayor WM Sidacklepard notes enforcement.
Wayne County Sunday school convention set for June 2 3 at the Methodist church with county leaders and committees coordinating under County President Wa Ho Uarria. Speakers include Kev P I Wolshbner of Canton and Misa Ada Rose Cotumreal State Superintendent of Children with delegates from each school and extra delegates by enrollment.
Jari Webster and James Walker were acquitted by a common pleas court jury after a three day trial on charges of breaking into a BD & T box car at Storing governt weeks. They had been jailed on bonds of 1000 each and were freed Thursday evening. Officers arrested Weather and Walker after the incident with Weather providing key information leading to Walker's later arrest in Akron.
A Sterling nine routed a Barberton team of B and U and Penn railroad employees 30 to 6 on Sunday. The victors tired from running buses said they would have quit if the game had lasted longer. Separate rail notices announce Erie Railroad timetable changes effective April 24 1921 and B and C train schedule changes effective June 5 1921 with multiple east and west bound any Chicago bound departures listed.
Rosa El Ott and family of Mananton were in town for several days that week visiting Hecker and son John. George Gillespie and wife from East Palestine and Roy Gillespie of Cleveland with Mrs N Fendenheim of Akron were guests of Wilson and wife on Sunday. The first band of gypsies passed through town on Thursday stopping briefly at several businesses before locals ordered them to leave. Josaph Marshall suffered a paralysis stroke last week. Joseph Ott and family spent Sunday with his brother at Mussilton.
Exide Battery promotion invites readers to compare current users across vehicles and industries and to call for a demonstration of Exide construction from separators to filler plugs promising long lasting power and worry free service.
Fragmented report notes rapid progress in a southern region with wells and contracts. Mentions Seekers Kawelds, Dare Fete, Wise leaders, and a midwinter period with fields, grappling, and a new production era.
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