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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
4
Citizens of Rittman prepare for a July 5 celebration with extended contributions and police presence. The mayor's proclamation allows small firecrackers under safety restrictions while emphasizing crowd control and orderly enjoyment.
The court dissolves the marriage between the parties and releases them from the contract. The cross petition is dismissed with the defendant found liable for costs. Alimony cannot be enforced now, but the defendant must pay the proceedings’ costs. The judge notes a maxim about dogs and fleas. Signed.
A nostalgic column describes the town paper chronicling births deaths visits and community events. It cites the Laces Aid lawn festival Willow Springs and Plank Holloway pushing a note into the sanctum while the local baseball team prepares for a South White game and villagers gather at the general store and Palace Hotel.
The article urges farmers to improve farms through disciplined land use and attractive grounds. It cites ancient Roman oversight of tillage, argues for public-spirited management, and stresses that productive, well kept fields and appealing landscapes raise a community’s desirability.
Rev W W Moody of Louisville Ohio and Rev Robey of Lerain called at the Press office on Tuesday. They were schoolmates twenty five years ago and, though apart since, reconnected warmly. The meeting was cordial and brief.
Children anticipate Ringling Brothers 1Worlds Greatest Shows in Akron on Monday June 28. The spectacle costs 1,000,000 with 385 acts including elephants, equestrians, rolling globe artists, and a Solomon and the Women of Sheba enactment. A free street parade will greet crowds.
A group met at Dro JW Buchanan’s Snouthville home to tour his dairy stables and milking lines. Dr Buchanan houses about fifty high quality Jersey cows and supports an electro-railway idea to Cleveland, drawing comment from attendees.
Transfers involve Saunel FO Tracey to Frank Wudesor in Salt Creek Township for 2500 dollars. The Rittman Realty Co lists Ross Nielderbaun and others with a 250 dollar item. Arnold 0 Ulataner acquires a lot from The Rittman Realty Company for 300 dollars in Rithiaan. Heirs of David Morrow transfer to J BR Sandwith a lot in Dalton village for 1300 dollars. John A LeChot acquires a lot in Oprville village. N P Doty receives a lot in Shreve village from US Saunders. Francesco Merkel and A P Merkel transfer to Mary Merkel a lot in Shreve village for 100 dollars.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk of Council in Rittman Ohio for a water works project. Plans include a pump station a 200000 gallon reinforced concrete reservoir and about 8 miles of water mains 4 to 8 inches. Proposals due June 29 1915 at noon Central Standard Time. Bid bond 50 percent and certified check 10 percent required. Plans available at Clerk of Council or from engineer W F Peters Medina Ohio.
Real estate listings cover multiple properties around Rittman including 7 room houses on North 4th Street with barn and fruit, a 9 room house with 48 acres for farming, 63 acres 4 miles north of Blake, and several farms of 24 to 57 acres with good land and improvements. Also bungalow on North 2nd Street with slate roof and cement cellar, 40 acres 4 miles southeast of Sterling, and several rental properties in Rittman with ready possession and flexible terms.
The Village Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most favorable to the village. Plans and specifications are returned within ten days after award, and copies may be obtained for two dollars. Vance Hickin, Clerk.
The Clerk of Counccl of Rittman Ohio calls bids for Water Works Pumping Equipment at Central Stand starting noon. Items include a 50 HP horizontal gas engine a triplex pump 400 gpm two air compressors six motor driven multi stage centrifugal pumps 200 gpm and other equipment. Bids to be all or nothing with five dollars refundable to successful bidder after return of plans. Consulting Engineer W Winthrop Pratt Hippodrome Bldg Cleveland Ohio. Village Council order.
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