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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
4
A. E. argues buyers are deluded in believing mail order houses offer universally lower prices. He cites higher mail order costs, widespread local competition, and leaders used to attract customers, urging readers to compare prices across outlets and draw their own conclusions.
The ship Seeandee a maiden voyage from Cleveland to Buffalo on June 19 marks a milestone as the largest and most costly passenger steamer on inland waters. At 500 feet long and 98 feet six inches wide she seats 1500 in 510 staterooms with a 1500 ton freight capacity and steel hull.
Rail travel between Cleveland and Buffalo is offered on steamers leaving at 8:00 p.m. daily. Passengers may break the journey in either city to enjoy a luxurious lake trip and comfortable accommodations.
Bethel View reports visits to the Experimental Farm at Wooster and Springfield Center, college returns from Goshen and Wooster, teaching hires in Guilford and Acme, a Burton City trio at weekend guests, a Brethren Sunday School event, a marriage in Akron, a medical diagnosis at Massillon, and the burial of Maggie Newcomer aged 73 at the German Mennonite cemetery.
Miss Mabel Russell and Frank Hearle of Wooster wedlock licensing shown. Herman Schmellinger of Nobsville and Ada Forrer of Milton Township listed. Robert H. Condry of Wooster and Maggie Mowrer of Chester Township also named.
Real estate transfers include Louisa Murray to Dora Morales in Sterling for 650 dollars. Asenihi Garver to Fred Rum baugh, West Salem lot for 1 dollar. Saunders to Laura E Williams and to M B Williams, Clinton township land for 50 and 60 dollars. A B Hoover to W S Saunders, Clinton township land for 317.20 dollars. Jn Eberwine to Margaret Eber wine, Creston lot for 1 dollar.
Probate Court J J Shank executors and Laura Tib bitt filed first and final account. Guardianship of Wmn Johnson continued to June 23. Joshua Gerber produced Peter Gerber will and sought probate. Schenck and Sommer testified. Affidavit of insanity against Simon Fetzer filed. committed to Massillon hospital. Hospital report shows 73 patients, 3 admitted, 1 discharged, 75 remaining. Roth executor filed inventory. Romich administrator filed first and final account. Pearl Hoover guardian served summons.
A shabby tramp, shown by an odd diary-like narration, rejects trivial comforts. He discards a sandwich wrapped in newspaper and mutters about car wheel prices and a farmer’s wife, framing the day with cynical detachment.
A fragment warns that outstanding ears in an adult require surgical correction. It advises consulting a family physician to refer to a skilled surgeon. The note mentions possible residual effects if the operation leaves a scar and stresses careful handling.
A quotation from Theodore Parker urges citizens to perform duties in shops kitchens markets offices schools homes with the same discipline as frontline troops. It frames everyday labor as essential to mankind’s progress and world welfare.
A charitable society found Paris shop girls aged young with 50 centimes lunch budgets. Record shows fried potatoes or sausage 10 centimes, bread 19 centimes, bonbons 19 centimes, violets 20 centimes. The inquiry explains why many were undersized and ill nourished.
Property notices advertise numerous farms and houses for sale near Rittman Pleasant View and Sterling. Listings include 8 to 15 room houses, farms 18 to 156 acres, timber, water, cisterns, slate roofs, and multiple tracts with prices and payment terms. Also offered are vacant lots, livery property, drug stock, and a 80 acre two tract farm near Barberton. Contact for prices and location details.
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