Postoffice Expands Rittman Office Space
Postmaster H F Longenecker announced from The First Assistant Postmaster General that the Rittman Office gains more room as the lease extends eastward and absorbs part of T BE Slaybaughs space. Changes take effect at once with the Realty Co set to begin work within days.
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H. F. Longenecker
Rittman
T. BE. Slaybaugh
Rittman Realty Co
Rittman Office
Rittmen
Postal Department
Civil War Veteran Frank Kissinger Dies at 84
Frank Kissinger, 84, died Tuesday morning at his Easton home. A Civil War veteran he was imprisoned for 13 months in Libby Prison and upon release weighed under 100 pounds. The article notes there are few Civil War veterans left.
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Frank—Kissinger
Easton
Libby
Olla Podrida Club Meets At Mrs Griffith Home
The Olla Podrida club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. H. R. Griffith's residence. Mrs. H. E. Birkewood and Mrs. J. B. Hickin read papers on The Great Wall of China and Other Architecture and Chinese Literature. A vocal duet by Mrs. A. L. Ebert and Mrs. Vance Hickin closed the program with current events provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olla Podrida Club
H. R. Griffith
China
H. E. Birkewood
J. B. Hickin
A.L. Ebert
Vance Hickin
Pastime Theatre Seeks Full House For Benefit
Pastime Theatre manager Manaxel digit announces next Monday and Tuesday shows will donate proceeds to Mrs Ray Faber for a worthy cause. He calls for strong attendance at the time to support the fundraiser.
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Manaxel Digit
Ray Faber
Wadsworth Man Burned to Death in Rabish Fire
A Wadsworth man identified as William Hazzard died last Saturday after burning rubbish he had taken from a rented room. He suffered epileptic fits and fell into the blaze, died in what appears accidental. He and wife planned a cigar and confectionery stand. burial was in Wadsworth. Mrs. Hazzard will run the business alone.
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Wm. Hazzard
Wadsworth
Norwalk
Ohio
Council in Regular Session Approves Fire Engine Interest
The council met with the mayor, clerk, and all members except A lL Ebert. A representative from American LaFrance Engine Co proposed a new fire engine. The regular pay ordinance passed and the mayor’s report showed $2440 in fines and assessments collected. The meeting adjourned to reconvene in two weeks.
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Ll. Ebert
Amerilan la France Engine Company
Little Enginesa
Conneil
Wayne County to Have New Orchestra
Wayne county will form a new orchestra from musicians in the Wayne county schools. The group will debut in April at the Wayne Ter High School auditorium. Local citizens note progress under instructor Tenachout and report more students own instruments now than a few years ago.
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Wayne County
Weneter High School
Tenchout
Gas Line Breaks Delays Nighttime Lighting Fixed by Dawn
After the supper hour last Thursday a gas main northwest of town broke leaving homes dark. John Slaughter and workers labored through the night and at 7 30 Friday morning gas was restored. Strong winds made repairs unpleasant. the gas company and local manager were commended for quick action.
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Ttman
John Slaughter
Severe windstorm tops Ohio Boxboard plant stack
Severe winds roared through Rittman and nearby Ohio last Thursday night. Residents reported their homes shaking as the storm peaked, and a large stack at the Ohio Boxboard company plant was blown off.
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Rittman
Ohio
Ohio Boxboard Company
Fifty Years Ago License to Wed Issued in County
Fifty years ago this month a license to wed was issued in the county to Lee Elliott and Mary Stanley. Older citizens of Rittman recall Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott, both deceased.
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Lee Elliott
Mary Stanley
Eitisens of
Rittman
Lee Eliott
Coupon offer extends Presse subscription for $1.00
The TheoPress announces a one year extension deal offering home delivery for $1.00 when the coupon is sent with name and address and payment. The offer targets expiring subscriptions and new signups and ends April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia Offtes
Proas Item Carousel Carried Over To Next Issue
Notice explains crowded publication week and postponed items. Some advertisements were omitted and will appear in the following issue. The reader is advised to watch upcoming edition for delayed notices and notices.
Second Monday in April Tax Listing Day
The second Monday in April is tax listing day for personal property. Property owned on that day is taxed. The family exemption remains the same and can be deducted if tax blanks are in the auditor's office by the deadline. Blanks will be available soon at the local bank and other convenient places.
Mrs Alexander Thom Hosts Bridge Club at Home
On Thursday Mrs Christopher Alexander Thom entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at her residence. Two tables played bridge with a splendid lunch served before guests departed for home.
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Alexander Thom
Wednesday
Tax money to be available by mid March
The auditor and treasurer offices of Wayne County are busy checking books to settle and ready funds so that money will be available for the county taxing districts by March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressurer
Wayne County
M. W. & O. Votes to Double Capitalization
Stockholders of the M W. & O. Telephone company held their annual meeting at Millersburg and re elected the old officials. The meeting authorized increasing the capitalization from 500000 to 1000000. The company has shown rapid growth due to improved service and readiness to adopt modern methods.
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M W. & O. Telephone Company
Millersburg
Doylestown Woman Mary Ann Jenior Dies at 66
Mary Ann Jenior a lifelong Doylestown resident aged 66 died at her home Monday. She is survived by husband four sisters a brother two daughters and a son Mrs Benjamin Hammer of castetown is one daughter Funeral services were at St Pauls church and burial in Doylestown Catholic cemetery.
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Mary Ann Jenior
Doylestown
Thait Place
Benjamin Hammer
St. Paul's Church
Dr Barrett Resigns as Health Commissioner in Wayne County
Dr C D Barrett resigns after four years as Wayne county health commissioner to take a similar post in Richland county with a larger salary. The move follows praise for his work and claims of a better opportunity in Richland.
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Barrett
C. D. Barrett
Wayne County
Richland County
Bankers Dinner Held in Wayne County
The bankers of Wayne County held a dinner at the Peoples Savings and Loan building on Friday evening last week. The gathering served as an informal meet-and-discuss on banking conditions and local financial matters among attendees from area banks.
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Wayne County
Peoples Savings: ‘and Loan
Ritiman Boy
Smithville Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ell Holmes marked their 80th wedding anniversary at their Smithville area home on Monday February 22 A noon dinner followed with many relatives and friends from West Salem Wooster Aukerman and Smithville in attendance The couple reported good health and a happy day according to the Dally Record
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Ell Holmes
Smithville
Phoas
Daniel Kimo
Burbank
J. B. Eldar
Merdtina
Woeat Salem
Frank Cordlar
Moxador
J. Q. Holmes
Mirgtland Richard
Katherine
Myra
Melvin Holmes
Rittman
Mra
Earl fJastings
Wayne
Pon
Doyle
West Salem
Mong
John
Anna Mae
Lucy
Aukerman
Mary EB. Mong
Wooster
Holmes
Sister of H. A. Fulton Dies at Fulton Home
Sarah A. sister of H. A. Fulton died at the Fulton home on Monday night. She had lived with her incapacitated brother since their wife's death years ago. Her death follows that of brother John who died February 20. The Fultons, raised in Guilford township Mading county, have resided here their entire lives. Three brothers and a sister survive.
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Sarah A
H. A. Fulton
Fulton
Mr. Fulton
John
Fultons
Guilford Township
Mading County
Marshallville Man Granted Divorce After Uncontested Hearing
Wm. M. Orr of Marshallville was granted a divorce from his wife Elia Orr after a Monday hearing before Judge Starn. The decree lists cruelty of a duty neglect as the grounds. the Orrs had no children.
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Wm. M. Orr
Marshallville
Elia Orr
Tate
Starn
Creston Broom Company Resumes Operations in Creston
The Creston Broom Company will resume operations in Creston after a factory fire. The firm has chosen a building in Creston and will remain there following the fire, despite other relocation opportunities.
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Creston Broom Company
Creston Broom,company
Creaton
Creston
Unusual Anniversary Noted for Abram Newcomer Couple
A local brief reports Abram Newcomer and his wife celebrated their wedding anniversary this week. The Newcomers, living at a named address, have raised a family of eight children. Mr. Newcomer is 87 and his wife is similarly aged, with two of their grown children also mentioned. Also noted are nearby neighbors Stevin, AL McClelland aged 92, and Mr. Lov aged 99.
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Teria al
NewenGhieeting
Nefendors
Stevin
AL McClellland
Wr. Lov
February Community Sale Draws Crowd at Hat Briday
Penrary community sale at the low barn saw a good turnout despite weather. A fine lot of cattle was disposed of and considerable furniture sold. James Calahouga, salon manager, expects larger sales after winter.天气恶劣影响出席。
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Ata
James Calahouga
Wales
Dairy Notice and Funeral Details From Local Chronicle
Fragmented notice references a dairy event and funeral arrangements. Mentions a person named Shah, a deceased individual, and locations including Wy alierngon and a college dairy site. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR and garbled text.
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Mrs. Griffith
Council
TheoPress
Mr& Alexander Thom
Nea
Sige
Government Securities
Dai Izéns
Savings & Eoan Coz
Mialt
Maude Shook
Ritmo
Penruary Community Sale
Shah
Han
Ae Ae
Ian
Amit
Pse
Reet
Rea
Sar
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