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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

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Rittman Secures Another Victory After Tight Win

Rittman improved to five wins and four losses as clean base running and timely hitting carried the team to a Sunday victory over Snydertown. Key moments featured Owens two-base hit and multiple stolen bases by Rittman, while pitching matched sharp fielding as Dull and Helm worked six and three innings respectively. Attendance reached about 200 with Umpire Mulhie calling the game.

Owens Turner Sauber O. Wilson Halliwell Rittman Snydertown H.ts Dull Helm Smith Prieher Steele

Rittman to Play Marshallville on Fourth of July

A note lists Rittman musicians entertaining at Marshallville July 4 with a brass band to accompany the boys and help secure victory in a distant land.

Rittman Marshallville

Sunday Night Storm Destroys Two Near Steiner Farm Barns

In a Sunday storm southeast of town, Ezra Steiner’s barn burned after a 11 pm lightning strike while the nearby John Musser barn, struck about 9 pm, lost most contents including 20 hogs. The Steiner cow survived. both barns, partly insured, were destroyed with hay oats and implements lost.

Ezra Steiner John Musser Musser Steiner

Street Car Rumblings Across Ohio Route Proposes Electric Line

Six years ago a plan sought an electric streetcar from Cleveland to Orrville via Doylestown and Marshallville. A company raised funds and began construction but right-of-way is uncertain. A Sharon Center to Rittman route gains favor and could secure surveys funds if community backing appears. Local papers show optimism but practicality hinges on public stance and possible hold-up methods.

Cleveland Orrville Doylestown Marshallville Sharon Center Wadsworth and Rittman Akron

Patterson commencement of Milton to wishp held

The Milton to wishp commencement took place Monday evening at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Hobart delivered the class address to a large audience, praised as one of his best efforts. The Rittman orchestra under E. W. Bechtel provided pleasing music and Prof. Clouse stated this class is the county’s second largest and well rounded in other respects.

Patterson Milton Whshp Presbyterian Church Hobart Rittman Orchestra E. W. Bechtel Clouse Ths

Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Roy Forrer

A Saturday birthday party celebrated Mrs Roy Forrer turning twenty with a dinner and joyful time. Guests included Mr and Mrs A M Fritz, Mr and Mrs Herman Smellinger and Owens, Mrs Chas Dennis, Mrs Lawrence Sheller, Mrs O L Cox, Mrs D W Brenneman, Mrs Elmore Fritz, Misses Luella Johnson Lacie Brenneman Thelma Cox Ruth Cox Cleo Cox and Emma Wilson. Trazel thanks all for the memories and rocking chair gifts.

Roy Forrer A. M. Fntz Herman Smellinger Son Owens Chas. Dennis Mirs Lawrence Sheller O. L. Cox D. W. Brenneman Elmore Fritz Luella Johnson Lacie Brenneman Thelma Cox Ruth Cox Cleo Cox Emma Wilson Trazel

Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Davis A baby boy born

A baby boy was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Davis weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces.

Frank Davis

Rittman Expands Boundaries With Nine Acre Addition

Rittman council meets thrice in a week to shift funds into a service account and approve a 1916 levy. Estimated needs total 8000 across General 1000 Public Health 250 Public Safety 600 Public Service 445 Sinking 1706. Dog leash rules to be drafted and a nine acre northwest addition to the town limits granted.

Public Health Public Safety Fund Public Service Fund Hiidmance

Griner Kantner Families Reunion Held Near Creston

The fifth Griner Kantner reunion met June 17 at W. C Griner’s home near Creston with 118 attendees. Officers were elected for 1915 and a future gathering planned for June 16 at Mrs J E Eberly in Madisonburg C.

Griner A. J. Griner F. A. Griner Morris Lehman Brady Shing S. B. Griner W. O. Giimer J.E. Lehman E. E. Fouch J. E. Eberly Madisonburg

Subscription notice for club magazines and mailing errors

Subscribers urged to report missing magazines after 30 days as errors may recur in the mailing list. The Subscription Agency and publishers vow full-year delivery for the four‑magazine club at $1.18, and readers are invited to subscribe if not yet signed up.

Agencs

Marriage Licenses Granted in Wooster Area Cohort

Several marriage licenses issued including W Russell McQuigg of Wooster and Katherine F Hoover of Applecreek Edward F Dumont of Lorain and Maude E Winkler of Orrville Don C Mote of Wooster and Josephine Mbwer Geiger of Applecreek Eden Moser of Dalton Frank Hinder and Lucy Maurer Wm E Dunkle and Pearl P Manges of Wooster Norman P Simpson of Canton and Margaret M Faber of Wooster W E Foard of Columbia Missouri and Winona Houser of Wooster.

Norman P. Simpson Canton Margaret M. Faber Wooster W. E. Foard Columbia Winona Houser

Bonds Sold Well In Cleveland For $34,000 School Issue

At Monday night’s board of education meeting the $34 000 school bond issue was awarded to the First National Bank of Cleveland. The bank bid 1510 80 in interest with a principal of 1510 80. Many other bids were received, some nearly as high.

Board of Education Natonal Bank of Cleveland

Open Letter on Nonpartisan Wayne County Judge Candidacy

Tram Bo Swartz of Wooster Ohio declares no August primary candidacy for Common Pleas Judge. He argues party platform laws restrict partisan pledges and petitions allow a nonpartisan bid for a single term, urging voters to support his petitioned candidacy in November 1914.

Wayne County Common Pleas Judge Weygandt Srate Obra Gudiewry O Wns

Rittman Citizens Band Holds Biweekly Park Concerts

The band concert occurs every alternate Saturday evening in the park with the next show on Saturday June 27. The public is invited to gather in Rittman to enjoy the pleasant outdoor event.

Rittman Citizens’ Band Rittman

Outing at Rittman Park and Lincoln Chautauqua Week

Visit Rittman park for camping and enjoy the Lincoln Chautauqua from August fifteenth to twentieth. A season ticket costs $1.50 and camping is free through the period, offering a low cost family outing.

Rittman Park Rittman Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Foreman Debuts as Public Vocalist in Cleveland

Mrs Hallie Foreman debuted as a public vocalist on June 9 at East End Baptist church Euclid Avenue Cleveland. The recital by Miss Caroline Lowe's class drew attendees including Miss Hattie Sigler John Wein and many friends from Akron and beyond. Foreman was encored several times and made a decided hit.

Hallie Foreman East End Baptist Church Euclid Avenue Cleveland Caroline Lowe Hattie Sigler John Wein Doylestown Akron

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