Police raid targets poker players in Rittman
Local authorities conducted a raid Wednesday night to curb poker in the city. Six arrests were made and brought before the mayor Friday. five defendants pleaded guilty and paid fines from five to fifty dollars. The magistrate pledged firm action to stamp out the practice and hinted more arrests may follow, including suspects from Sterling and other locals.
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al Place
Armayor
Bnt
Rittman
Sterling
Village to lay sidewalks after notices are served
Regular council meeting discussed required sidewalks for property owners who receive notices. An ordinance funds sidewalk completion by extending walks and connects properties. personnel changes set Basley as Water Works Superintendent at $80 monthly and Rausley as Sewerage Disposal Plant Superintendent at $20 monthly. An ordinance to appoint a fire chief and sixteen firemen passed, with pay and drill terms detailed.
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Harter
C. A. Basley
Rausley
Notice to Creditors for A. S. Bauman Guardian
Sem C. Bauman guardian for A. S. Bauman informs creditors to present claims for payment. Notices to be filed with the guardian to proceed with settlement.
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Sem C. Bauman
A. S. Bauman
Public Library Idea Sparks Community Attention
Regular reader advocates establishing a public library with a quiet reading room and a central reading table. Proposes securing a room on Mam Street, initial 600 volume nucleus from State Traveling Library, and member donations to build a library committee and shelving. Encourages Chamber of Commerce involvement to start the movement.
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Ohi Chlib
State Travelng Librarys Department
Sromkss
Edivar
Ind
Chamber of Commerce
McElroy Named Administrator in Tate Eshelman Estate
Rittman man R. E. McElroy was appointed on Tuesday by Judge A A Werer of the probate court as administrator of the Tate Charles Eshelman estate. McElroy, father of Mrs. Eshelman, gave bond of 1000 dollars. The estate valued at 500 dollars includes the Easton home where the couple resided.
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McElroy
Rittman
Aa Werer
Tate
Charles Eshelan
Glenn Landis
Eshelman
Easton
Benton Groatel
Eshelman Miodetan
Leland Lendy's Sixth Birthday Party Attended by Friends
Mrs. Henry Lendy hosted a Friday afternoon party for her son Leland to celebrate his sixth birthday from four to six. Invited guests included William Fredrick Doris Edna Alma Ashland Grover Karsh Florence Burkholder Wallace Stanley Lenora Fritz Florence Ralph Lucid and Leland Lendy.
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Henry Lendy
Leland
Williard
Leo Fredrick
Doris
Edna
Alma Ashland
Grover Karsh
Florence Burkholder
Wallace Stanley
Lenora
Fritz
Florence
Ralph Lucid
Leland’ Lendy
Solons Recess On Thursday Amid Legislative Battle
The legislature plans a short recess Thursday as it nears the end of its session. Debate centers on highway department reform, tax legislation, and civil service measures. Supporters praise efficiency aims while opponents warn of centralizing power and partisan credit claims.
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Elias
Highway Department
Hich
Satirical extract on Gav career and political events
A garbled historical text discusses Gav reer Cov and political tensions, mentioning leaders Smith and Vand oentor and a revenue review. It references a crest triumph and a looming vote or trial, with fragmented remarks on labor, law, and public figures amid a broader political scene.
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Haris Bos
Tyes Toy
Roy
Acre
Pisa
Inet
Landis Indicted by Grand Jury in Wooster Case
The Wooster and area report notes Landis faces conspiracy charges in a grand jury indictment. Prosecutor Benton Groatell oversees the case, with Eshelman and Pitman involved in related matters. Local officials discuss property, taxes, and education funding tied to the case, while court actions proceed and bonds are considered.
Estate Notice Names Bauman as Administrator in Wayne County
Notice states that F A Bauman of Rittman Ohio has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of T L Bauman of Wayne County Ohio. Probate Judge of Wayne County signs the notice.
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F A. ‘Bauman
Rittman
T. L. Bauman
Wayne County
Ohio
McElroy Named Administrator of Eshelman Estate
Notice states R. E. McElroy of Rittman Ohio is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Charles A Eshelman of Easton, late of Wayne County Ohio. Chas A Weiser, Probate Judge of Wayne County.
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R. E. McElroy
Rittman, O
Charles, A. Eshelman
Easton
Wayne County
Ohio
Obituary Wisn Lovin Coolman M
M Losonn Coolman daughter of Wine and Lidig Coolman born in Township November 25 spent her brief life on the tin wher she owns born She w ih first survivor of a family of five who with parents have all preceded her the parents being members of the totleran Church baptized wantoney After many cor ft great suffuring the final end me with poeumoenia on Voikeith Wednesday morning Feb ros 26 117 she die cs Years 3 months and 3 days relatives mourn her death most closebb life’s little dis ub s jes grow dim it’s glones near to the euingest not Abide wtome
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M Losonn Coolman
Wine
Lidig Coolman
Gut
Township
Flv
Totleran Church
Wantoney
Last Hope of Wets in Washington Facing Change
Fragmentary text describes a political moment in Washington with references to President Wilson and legislative measures. The readable portions mention wet and dry issues and potential bank establishment in the capital, but the exact actions and entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Washington
Wissington
Wilson
Samuel Detweiler's Entertain Sam Detweiler's Entertain
On Friday evening March 2 the Connte Chih met at the Detwerer game Among the visitors were Mise Velma Auble of Waduweeth and Hi mer Keyter of Orrville Ming Mildred Auble received a nice Intgy potato The club adjourned with thanks to Mr and Mrs Detgolop Portir for hosting a pleasant profitable evening
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Connte Chih
Detwerer
Mise Velma Auble
Waduweeth
Himer Keyter
Orrville
Detgolop- Portir
Card of Thanks to George Coolman and Family
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to all who offered sympathy and support after the passing of our sister and aunt also thanks to the Whiteshurst family for comfort and care in this time. George Coolman and family express appreciation.
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Damm
Alsones Whitehurst
George Coolman
Quadruplets at the P. W. Leichty Home Record Claim
Fragmentary note reports quadruplets at the P. W. Leichty residence and references a sheep industry record held by Peter. The text questions whether the record has ever been beaten or equaled, amid broader farming price and productivity remarks.
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Mrath
Tripts
Macey
PW Leichty
Peter
Wednesday Afternoon Club Meets at Mrs Pevar Home
The Wednesday Afternoon Club met at Mrs Franz Pevar's home on Wednesday afternoon. Progressive dominoes were played with the prize awarded to Mrs Walter Thoma. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess with help from her sister Mrs Laudon. Members present included Mr Walter Smyder Mrs Chas Stelzer Mrs Walter Thomas Mrs Chas Beattie Mrs Tra Shaw Mrs Vern Davi Mer Jacob Truman Mrs John Cox Mrs Tra Lanhon and Mrs Frank Pryor. Invited guests were Mrs Henry Kraft Mrs Geo Remsingsier and Mrs Kate Pryor.
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Franz Pevar
Mub
Zome
Progressive Dominos
Pnre
Walter Thoma
Laudon
Walter Smyder
Chas Stelzer
Walter Thomas
Chas. Beattie
Tra Shaw
Vern Davi
Mer. Jacob Truman
John Cox
Tra Lanhon
Frank Pryor
Henry Kraft
Geo. Remsngsier
Kate Pryor
Card of Thanks to Goffinet and Rittman Citizens
William J. Clarke expresses gratitude to Manager Goffinet and residents of Rittman and surrounding area for the kindness shown last Thursday evening.
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William J. Clarke
Goffinet
Rittman and Vicinity
Marriage License Issued to McMillen and Mabel Memillen
A marriage license was issued to McMillen and Mabel Memillen, both residents of West Salem.
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McMillen and
Mabel MeMillen
West Salem
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