Rittman Opens Season With Loss To Thomastown
Rittman 5 Thomastown 10 in a Sunday baseball opener. Owens pitched strongly through seven batters, fanning the first seven, while Harpster handled the catching. Thomastown tallied four earned runs off Pitcher Owens, with Williams and Weimer also working in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Thomastown
Owens
Harpster
Tittman
Thomas Lowes
Technae Bite
Sistasomastown
Williams
Weimer
Medina Gas & Fuel Co Franchise Pending Approval
Medina council discussed the gas franchise from The Medina Gas & Fuel Co of Ashland with all members present except Swartz. The council expected approval at an adjourned meeting Wednesday evening. The street grading on State from Grant to Ohio, sewer and health matters, and fire department items were addressed. A night police matter was tabled and bills were ordered paid.
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Swartz
Medina Gas & Fuel Co
Ashland
State Street
Grant Street
Ohio Avenue
Fire and Health Department
Advertising Device to Consume Boxboard Across Continent
Twelve to fifteen Cleveland experts visit the Box board plant next week to assist in producing an advertising device. The device will consume five carloads of boxboard and require two carloads of lumber to crate, plus 1% carload of paper for wrapping. It will be shipped by express from Maine to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Boxboard
Lunder
Express
Maine
California
Boy Struck by Automobile on Main and Elliott
Eight year old son of A C Whitman was hit by a car driven by Alphus Goffinet at Main and Elliott. The boy suffered a dislocated ankle and bruises but is now able to hobble about with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Whitman
A. C. Whitman
Main
Elliott Streets
Afernoon
Alphus Goffinet
Alphas
Quote on human nature and longing
An excerpt reflects on base faults and desire across social strata. It contrasts envy among the powerful with want in the poor, noting blessings fade as they depart and the meaningful measure is what a person lacks rather than gains.
Man from Canaan Aims For County Commissioner Seat
B Whensetler of Canaan township runs on the Democratic ticket in the August 11 1914 primary. A former rural teacher and farmer, he promotes good roads and businesslike county governance. He emphasizes honesty and dedicated service, urging voters to elect the candidate best for Wayne County’s interests.
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B. Whensetler
Canaan Township
Wayne County
Whensetler
Miltori Township
Paving Planned for Wayne County Roads Toward Akron
Peters and Baird of Wadsworth awarded the contract in Columbus to pave a 10 mile strip east of Smithville on the Wooster Akron road for 23459.70. Work to be finished by August, with additional links to follow toward Doylestown and Akron, aiming for a complete Wooster to Akron route by fall 1915 and paving toward Easton. Local editor urges speedy extension to Cleveland corridor.
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Wayne County
Peters & Baird
Wadsworth Contractors
Columbus
Smithville
Wooster Akron
East ‘Corporation
Southwest Corporation
Doylestown
Easton
Doylestown Journal
Wooster
Akron
Cleveland
State Civil Service Ruling on Petition Circulation
The State Civil Service Commission in Columbus warns that any state or municipal employeeCirculation of political petitions for any candidate or office violates Section 23 of the State Civil Service Act. Violators face dismissal. cooperation from county and municipal officers is requested to enforce the law. The commission will investigate alleged violations and will dismiss persistent violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
State Civil Service Act
State Civil Service Commission
Columbus
State Commission
Rittman Village School District Bond Election Proclaimed
The qualified electors of Rittman Village School District Wayne County Ohio are notified of an election on Monday May 11 194 to decide issuing additional bonds of fifteen thousand dollars to build and equip a new schoolhouse. The bonds would be in addition to twenty five thousand dollars already authorized. Mayoral proclamation by C W Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Village
Wayne
Oho
Sam Rutman
Sdlyoo
Sunt
Ritiman
C. W. Hoover
Governor Cox Proclaims Mother's Day Observance
Governor Cox designates Sunday May 10 as Mother’s Day and urges all to observe it. The notice notes late receipt for full publication and calls on every mother’s son and daughter to observe the day.
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Cox
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Townships
Grove Steiner of Orrville, and Peart Rehm of Baughman township, listed among licenses. Clarence Freed of Dalton and Ethel Waley of Fredericksburg appear in the record. Amos Mark and Lillie Haverstock of Chester township are licensed. Henry J. Rafeld and Iva M. Hoff man of Euston are named. J. W. Hulbert of Trumbull county and Hattie L. Shharles of Orrville also licensed. Elmore E. Sturgis and Miss Alice Billard, both of Wooster, receive licenses.
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J. W. Hulbert
Trumbull County
Hattie L. Shharles
Orrville
Elmore E. Sturgis
Alice Billard
Wooster
Probate court actions and hospital report summary
Christina Milke filed a motion to open an account and exceptions to the will of Eliza Wagner. E. S. Wertz, assignee of W. W. Bauman estate, sought a sale order and a public sale order was issued. Massillon hospital report covers month ending April 15, 1914. Admitted 1 patient, remaining 72. Robert Appleman, guardian of Joseph Appleman, filed a new bond. bond approved with T. E. Rice and Merle E. Rudy as sureties.
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Christina
Milke
Eliza Wagner
E.S. Wertz
W. W. Bauman
Massillon Hospital
Robert. Appleman
Joseph Appleman
T. E. Rice
Merle E. Rudy
Real Estate Transfers In Wooster Area Listings
Public records show transfers from Elmer L Graber to BE F Graber in Mt Eaton village and multiple Wooster area land deeds. Notable moves include Kinney Lumber Co to Robert B Barnett in Orrville and Barnett to Earl R Coeior with values from 1600 to 2000 dollars.
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Elmer L. Graber
BE. F. Graber
Mt. Eaton
Wooster
The
Kinney Lumber Co
Robert B. Barnett
Orrville
Roberts B. Barnett
Earl R. Cole
John Thomas Dies at Milton Farm Home
John Thomas longtime Milton resident died at his farm home 214 miles southwest of here on Friday and was buried at Beech Grove on Sunday. He was a quiet hard working citizen and is survived by his widow son Fred and three daughters with many grandchildren. The family receives condolences from all who know them.
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John Thomas
Milton Townshir
Here
Beech Grove
Thomas
Fred
Rittman Prepares Strongest Lecture Course Yet
Rittman plans a landmark winter lecture series contingent on completing a new auditorium. The Ohio Lyceum Bureau booked Lou J. Bea champ Byron W. King Carters Caro linian Jubilee Singers Bertha Wooden Orchestra and James Francia O'Donnell. The Bertha Wooden Orchestra costs $125 per show. If the hall is not ready on time the contract could be voided though officials believe the building will be finished in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Iday Canninle
Ohio Lyceum Bureau
Lou J. Beachamp
Byron W. King
King School of Oratory
Pittsburg
Carters Carolinian Jubilee Singers
Bertha Wooden
James Francia O’donnell
Tivis
Notice to Residents on Main Street Paving Questions
Residents of Main Street request paving access and entrance alignment with the paving company immediately. The notice notes work should occur in conjunction with Main Street paving efforts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rt A
C. B. Whonsetler
State Civil Service
Grove
Steiner, Orrville and
Peart Rehm
Baughman Township
Clarence Freed
Dalton
Ethel Waley
Fredericksburg
Amos Mark and
Lillie Haverstock
Chester Township
Henry J. Rafeld and
Iva M. Hoffman
Euston
Probate
Lorinda Keiffer
Clyde M. Miller
City of Wooster
John A. Martin
Walter E. Hand
Plain Township
Jacob M. Coblentz
Benjamin J. Troyer
Pat Township
William A. Bucher
Antonin
Santangelo
Wooster Township
Clark F. Aber
Nirode
Dlam Townehin Sinh Sers ML Se Loney Ewe
S. H. Rhoads
AV. B. Slutz
F. G. Pomeroy
David B. Laughlin
Rebecet Groff
Melissa Budd
Paint Township
Jen B. Pinkerton
E. E. Budd
Wm. R. Curry
Harold B. Peppard
Harry Graham
Frank M. Beegle
Lewis Shafer
John Shafer
Martha Ellen Kosier
Agen
Citizens’ Band
Ritimon
Guly
Coupon & Mens
Meri
Alere
Weiss
Realty
Rittman, Ohio
H.C. Brenmemann
Sterling Ave
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