15 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
1
Landis enters a not guilty plea in Wooster common pleas court with Judge Critchfield presiding. Mrs Eshelman also pleads not guilty as trials set for April with prosecutors and defense preparing, noting Landis confession and anticipated insanity defense amid a two-court docket of two-week trials.
Steve Butich bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Hanes and indicted on a charge of cutting and slashing Special Policeman Edwin Mills. He was arraigned in Wooster Common Pleas Court and pleaded not guilty. The trial date is set for March 23 with W. G. Patterson appointed to defend.
An obituary notes the funeral in Wooster for a man from Sterling killed in a spring accident. Reverend McCabren led the service, with family and neighbors recalling his life and ties to Dennsylvania.
The Kittman Bay Scout group prepares several exhibits for public viewing in April. Assistant Scout Master Billy Clark travels with Natabahn to support the troop, with Clark acting as guardian. The scouts show enthusiasm and progress under their leaders.
On Monday March 19 the Graham Vaudeville will appear at Bettman Cinera Horse. The program features a family of trained strongmen and acrobatic feats plus a burlesque boxing exhibition by Herbert and Willie Graham Jr. Prices are 10 and 20 cents.
Fragmented OCR text discusses legislative actions and upcoming sessions. It references Senate, Wisconsin, measures, and campaigns with unclear specifics. The readable portions imply political measures advancing next week and potential committee or public notices.
A damaged OCR fragment from a newspaper page shows unclear text with stray letters and no coherent report. The legible parts hint at a personal note or minor announcement but lack names dates places or concrete actions to summarize.
The letters discuss support and opposition to library funding and how to organize community action. Residents express concerns about costs, governance, and the impact on local education and civic life, calling for organized advocacy and clear plans from officials.
Readable fragments report a person named Mrs sodatioin, arrested by Woos Hotes in connection with a prior party affair. The text mentions a group or organization and a potential link to someone identified as a lobelman Ingq Inter. Details are unclear and attribution is limited.
Med Pambet and Cotety Wa Township adults faced truancy allegations as a judge and officials reviewed compulsory school attendance. The hearing examined a family with children of John Jones and questioned authority, penalties, and responsibility for regular schooling.
Notice states FPA Bauman of Rittman Ohio appointed and qualified as administrator of the T L Bauman estate in Wayne County Ohio by the Probate Judge of Wayne County Ohio.
Hereby given that RoR McElroy of Rittman Ohio has been appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of Charles A Eshelman of Easton late of Averying County Ohio. Chas A Weiser probate judge of Wayne County Ohio
A Sunday School program is planned for next Sunday morning with a piano presentation and short program. A brief reception will follow the service as attendees are invited to participate and meet at 9 o clock.
Mrs Geo Cunningham faced Jack Maloney in court this week as she pressed charges. Mayor Hanes ordered full testimony, but the complainant withdrew the charges after Maloney disclosed what he knew about the case.
An athes stabbing affar led to a suspect being jailed after a pursuit ending at Wooster. Authorities reported the arrest and the charge of intent to kill.
The Rittman Grange notes a crate machine event at the hall with binder twine prices postponed due to dealers not receiving crates. Friday March 23 at 7 00 pm CST features a program including Spry ot ee Proes Nines Eckin and others with Miss Hoover and Mrs Duke coordinating events and duties.
Mike Genco, linked to a Tow Pub incident, was indicted by a grand jury on carrying concealed weapons but was released on bond after a court hearing. The report notes prior ties and a Friday court event.
Indicted by grand jury for assault with intent to kill in the north end of town. Court heard through an interpreter that he carried a revolver and knives beyond legal limits, with a one year sentence in the penitentiary instated for the concealed weapons charge.
A 24 hour hold up delays this edition as stock remains scarce between here and Cleveland. The Press is to arrive soon and no further delay will be reported.
The devil sits by a lake of fire and sulfur kegs and resigns from Hell. He laments being out of date in running Hell and says he wants to quit, noting others may outdo him, and declares he will seek John D. Rockefeller.
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