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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
5
A fragmented railway timetable lists eastbound No 200 and No 16 for Akron, westbound No 15 for Dayton, and a Chicago bound train with times such as 0:29 p m 4:40 p m 3:01 p m and 6:26 p m with obscured daily service details.
Central Standard Time schedule update lists Cleveland service with daily departures to Chicago and Wheeling. No. 17 and No. 15 offer evening trips to Chicago, while No. 12 runs to Wheeling. Akron is noted in eastbound routing.
Local notes describe a July 5 decorations contest for Rittman homes and a first balloon ascent with parachute descent in Rittman. Reports cover community events, a fire damage incident on Front Street, and local officials planning school book uniformity.
Miss Cleo Dennis of Barberton spent last Thursday with friends and relatives at this place. Eli Graber, residing between Creston and Sterling, was a business visitor in Rittman Wednesday of last week. Miss Virginia Wilson of Burbank sped test Wednesday and Thursday in one’s circle with friends.
Re and McCahren with Samuel Rohrer attended Bethal church. Mev Mennonite church was not in session. Sunday guests at Dr Toland's home included Henry Richard and family from River Styx and Elvin Richard. Mc J Knowles and family from Nelle Ohio visited Mrs Charles Hickin. H M Horst of Magnolia Ohio, former Wayne county teacher and current Stark county district superintendent, stopped by the Press office Monday.
The Chicago Herald presents a proposed National Creed for all Americans. It emphasizes belief in the United States as a champion of humanity and defender of liberty, adherence to national traditions, and the goal of keeping the western hemisphere free from European entanglements.
Frank E Speicher of Barberton and Mary E Becker of Rittman wed on Tuesday June 29 1915 at 3 pm in the Presbyterian parsonage with Hobart officiating. They will reside in Barberton and receive many best wishes from friends.
The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Davy's home on June 15 with many present. They planned the last Silver Medal contest for June 29 at Sterling and discussed recruiting new members, asking Evelin member to bring a new recruit to the next meeting at Mrs. Longenecker's. Mrs. Davy andMrs. Isenberger contributed musically with a duet.
Local Wooster high school teacher Frank Longenecker was in a buggy with his father when two speeding machines tried to pass a car. One rear car struck the buggy rear wheel, causing damage. Longenecker obtained the pursuing car’s number and planned to identify the owner later.
An unclear fragment mentions Wayne County phone access and a song about a dray. The text references H. Blatter as a general drayman, signaling a local business or official figure amid fragmented notes.
Authorities warn residents that many sewers will be installed on Rittman streets this summer to prevent waste and damage. Citizens are urged to take care near open sewers to avoid accidents and unnecessary costs from breakage.
Milton township road case moves from probate court to the court of common pleas on appeal. Probate Judge Weiser ruled trustees must pay compensation and damages awarded. petitioners argued the probate court should send the case on error to the higher court.
Norway's legislature enacted a 1916 license expiry for all motion picture theaters. Cities may renew licenses or run municipal shows, aiming to screen educational films and boost city revenues. Private theater owners face business loss without compensation, though some cities delay license cancellations to 1918.
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