Superintendent Baumgardner Dies In Creston Train Collision
G U Baumgardner of Wooster died after his Ford coupe collided with an eastbound freight engine at Creston while en route to Berea. He served as County Superintendent of Schools and was a longtime church member at Wooster First Presbyterian. Interment was in Medina. Scholarships and tributes followed at the church service.
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Berea
Wooster
G. U. Baumgardner
Creston
Arwidow
Harald Baumgardner
Cleveland
Mr. Baumgardner
Geneva
Indiana
Ohio
Gideon
Rittman
Supe
First Presbyterian Church
Medina
Nesbitt
Memry
Lfe
Idbor
Corneil
Jesus
American Legion Auxiliary Open House Encourages New Members
The Auxiliary of the American Legion held an April 22 open house with about twenty former members present and ten eligible members invited. Eight signed up to become active. business lengthy. time used to make and hang window draperies for the Legion room. Refreshments served by four Auxiliary members. Next meeting is May 6.
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Legion Room
Auxiliary
Car Stolen and Recovered in Ohio Boxboard District
Roy Jones’s Ford roadster was stolen from the Ohio Boxboard grounds while he worked. A renter at Jones’s home vanished after his bill of sale and car key went missing. Ford dealer R W Fredrick sent car data to registrars and police. a telegram later said the car was found and Marshal Mills went to Mansfield with the owner. No details on thief’s capture were given.
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Roy Jones
Ohio Boxboard Company
Downs
Wolks
Dramatic Stars Lead in Down East Folks at Local High
A selected cast from local high school students will perform the play Down East Folks by Harold McGraw at the new high school auditorium Monday and Tuesday May 12-13 under Mrs Jack Champions direction. The cast includes Joan Taney Cantey Clarence Justin Chick Shook Celina Holm Nelson Sheeta and others. The production blends Howells Maupassant and Rinehart elements to create a memorable stage piece. Mrs. Mary Stanley Elliott of La Ville Ohio died April 24 1924 at her niece’s home in Troy New York after years of church and civic service. Funeral services were held at the Seville Presbyterian Church with interment in Seville Cemetery.
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Harold “McGraw
Afr
Jack
Joan
Giatugisis
Taney Cantey
Clarence
Justin
Chick't Shook
Celina Holm
Nelson
Sheeta
This Alers
Haron Joseph Brown
Francis Bander
Charles Chuck Hagan
McGraw
William Dean Howells
Quy de- Maupassant
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Stanley Elliott
la Ville
Ohio
Lee Elliott
Paul R. Ulekok
Troy
New York
Elliott
Nathaniél Stanley
Newton Falla
Cordelia Stanley
Noville
Tor
Mra
John Calva Blliott
Ypslland
Michigan
J. C. Elliott
Rittman
Sayville
Nebraska City
Nebr
Leo Ellott
Alner
Seville
Hillott
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
1Hott
Presbyterian Church of
Souille
Soulille
Blilatt
Presbyterian Church
EB. J. Miller
Maude Foster
Eliott
Ypallanti
Mich
John & Murray
Cleveland
Paul B. Beach
Death of David C. Amstutz Founder of Old Peoples Home
David C. Amstutz died April 28 from injuries after a fall on the sidewalk weeks earlier. He founded the Old Peoples Home built about 25 years ago and burned eight years ago. He was 22 years, 3 months, and 24 days old. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Crown Hill church.
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David C.amstutz
David C. Amstutz
Old Peoples’ Home
Crown Hill Church
Family Friends Visit Mrs Defoe During Illness
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs D R Niles Mr and Mrs C C Gregg and families motored to Magnolia to call on Mrs Defoe who is seriously ill. Dunning De Boe and family were summoned to his parents home for his mother's illness cared for by Mattie Goodwin. Friends in Rittman hope for her rapid restoration to health.
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D. R. Niles
C. C. Gregg
Magnolia
Dunning de’ Boe
Mattie Goodwin
Candidate for County Commissioner on Democratic Ticket
I announce my candidacy for County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket subject to the August 12 primaries. I have been with Harding and Co, implement dealers, Wooster, Ohio for 21 years and never before sought political office.
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Harding& Co
Implement
Déalera
Wooster
Ohio
Father Ouimet Plans Three Month Europe Tour This Summer
Father Ouimet announces a three months tour of Europe starting around July first. Reservations are made and the Reverend is expected to have an enjoyable trip visiting many regions. Holland will be among the countries, with a five day stay planned in that picturesque locale.
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Father Ouimet
Europe
Holland
Erie Crossing Demands Urgent Repairs
Residents voice strong criticism of the Main-at-crossing in Erie noting its decline from a once praised, good condition state to extensive wear. The heavy usage has visibly damaged the structure and crews must perform repairs soon.
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Erie
Card of Thanks for Civil War Veteran's Funeral
We thank the minister for his kind words the singers of the U B Church of Sterling the friends and neighbors who assisted us and the American Legion boys of the Howard J An Ball Post who paid the last honors to a Civil War veteran and his grandchildren.
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U. B
Sterling
American Legion Boys
the Howard
Prominent Rittman Resident A C Niehter Dies After Illness
A C Niehter, long known in Rittman and Canal Fulton communities, died after months of declining health following a stroke. He leaves a wife, seven brothers, one sister, and a large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Catholic church in Canal Fulton by Father Culmot, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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A. G. Niehter
Pines
Bia
Canal Fulton
Culmot
Fulton Church
Rittman
Fils
Rh. W. 8 Defeats Doylestown 6-3
Rh. W. 8 defeats Doylestown 6 to 3 in a close game. Capt Harter and the Red and White stopped Doylestown after a strong start by Doylestown in the fifth inning. Pitcher Broadbeck held the visitors to four hits while Dannemiller pitched well for Doylestown. Dalton will travel to Rittman Friday for another game. a good contest is expected.
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Ina
Losa
Harter
Hla
Doylestown
Broadbeck
Jocala
Dannemiller
R._H
Dannomiller
Haif
Ted
Rittmanagele
Doylesown
Drodhiead
Dalton
Rittman
Second Community Sale set by Businéas Men's Assn
The Businéas Men's Assn. will hold the second Community Sale on Tuesday May 13 with incentives for patrons. An auction sale on the same date will invite merchants to show offerings. Articles for the June 10 auction must be listed by June 2 and advertisers should submit copy by May 26 to aid the sale.
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Businéas Men’s Assn
Thiasale
Rittman High Opens Baseball Season With 22 1 Victory
Rittman High School opened the baseball season by defeating Smithville on the local field last Friday. Zolgier impressed with eight strikeouts two hits and a triple a double and a single. Brodpeck subbed for Alegier in the fifth and pitched well with six strikeouts. Smithville totaled 17 hits off Webner Hanna while Rittman’s fielders allowed six. Mohler caught his first game for R H 8 and contributed a triple off Webner.
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Rittman High School
Smithville
Haney
Zolgier
Dol
Bia
Brodpeck
Alegier
Rittman
Webner
Hanna
Mohler
R. H
Levi Steiner Family Appreciation Note
The Levi Steiner Family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for flowers and support during the illness and death of their wife and mother.
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Levi Steiner
Brenneman's Grocery Ads Prices Thursday
Readable fragment shows grocery price listing with Wheat Oats Corn and packing stock pricing around 23 to 35 cents. Weak OCR makes exact details unclear, but indicates a local ad listing staple grains and stock items for Thursday.
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Brenneman’s
Doebee
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American Legion Auxiliary
Sree
Fuller
Cole Bros
Rittman Athletic
Pleldys
Mammoth Waterproof Tenix
Lady Land
Banty Bunny
Mille Roberts
Erie Crossing
A.C. Nicrter
Rh. W
Balh
Hershey ‘& Rohrer
Sar Heeert
Roxavin Sound
Tanildon
Milton
Presbyterian
Amy
the Rittman Automobile Club
Chiropractic
Chi
WM. Kensinger
Jake Smith
M.W
Rlttmar
ONIO
Health Appliances
Wil-Sladty
Akron Truss.co
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