Rittman Triumphs in Wooster Hall Game
Rittman won at Wooster in a hall game against Applecreek Uneb schtuts. The Applecreth team included pbssers from Applecreek Mount Baten and nearby territories. Officials and batters named Lachty Maller and Kattan supported Applecreek, while Hostel mind and Phosteded acted as umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rettman
Applecreck
Schtuts
Sescranece
Wooster
Bass
Rattman
Applecreth
Pbssers
Mount Baten
Batters Ter
Rittman Lachty
Maller
Applecreek
Bieke
Rittman Beats Smithville for Key County Win
Rittman High School defeated Smithville 4 to 2 in a hard fought county game. Pitching and defense anchored the win with strong batting from Miller and Hoover. The victory gives Rittman a strong claim to the county championship as they close the season with a May 18 home date against Destertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal Ph
Sumthyailly
Penstel
Orrville
Tuguta Wooster
Creston
Rittman
Reek Frouetieks
Am Wooster
Kutta Ha
Thi Couwnty
Caphan Miller
Hardgrave
Gannen
Hoover
Lardgrave
Wenger
Sigter
Births in May as Ed Veehherm announce newborn
A baby girl weighing 9 pounds 10 ounces was born Friday May 11 to Mr and Mrs Noah Musser. Commencement exercises begin at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Voandas
Ed Veehherm
Noah Musser
Band Concerts Bring Joyful Evenings Across Town
The community notes six concerts planned by the band with performances featuring many teens on brass and woodwind sections. Organizers emphasize the aim to delight residents and showcase skilled players during upcoming months.
Porter joins medical corps as local high school leader enlists for war
The principal of the High school at this place resumes his duties and enlists in the medical corps as the country calls thousands of young men to duty. Porter and a Somber classmate from Bald win Walther college at Berea depart for active duty, becoming the first to respond since the declaration of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Baldwin Walther College
Berea
Uedical Corps
Army
Vss
Mr Porter
Doylestown Woman Killed in Automobile Accident
Mis des Vance of near Doylestown is dead and E Fenner 35 of Kenmore is bound over to the grand jury on a manslaughter charge. The accident occurred east of Doylestown Friday at 8 000 o'clock. In the Ford driven by Fenner were four Kenmore residents. The woman was struck while placing a can on the side of the road. One report says the men in the minivan were interested, but this is disputed by another report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis Des Vance
Doylestown
E Fenner
Kenmore
Femner
Jones and Sherrick Married in Wooster
Marriage license issued to Jones and Kister Shreve and Kath Erine Sherrick in Wooster.
Satisfied piano and Victrola customers listed for sale repair policy
A long roster of buyers and towns shows A L Hebert has sold pianos and Victrolas with a lifetime replacement policy for faulty units. The list includes Amanda Scavenged, Gay Callahan, Fred Wells, Albert Deneke, Lloyd Hunmmell, John Winkler, Pearl Mone, Frank Davis, Arthur Pierce, Otto Boyer, and many others, spanning multiple communities and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hebert
Urgent call for U S sacrifice in war effort
A turbulent appeal cites Allied struggles and German threat urging Americans to support full mobilization in 1917 and 1918. It quotes Franklin D Roosevelt, Leonard Wood, Joffre, and Epank IT Simonds, arguing the United States must send troops, organize transport, and conserve food to prevent defeat and restore justice and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Joffre
Franey
Awshinheton
Ays
America
France
United States
Germany
Roosevelt
Katty Min
Epank
Simonds
New York Tribune
Wss
Milk bottle return reminder from Bottles Positively Must Be Returned
Notice to shoppers at grocers and meat markets that empty milk bottles must be returned before processing or cutting mill. Signed by H. Gerberich.
Eshelman Trial Begins in First Degree Murder Case
The trial of Thaedae Men Praires for first degree murder, arson, and abetting the murder of Charles F Eshelman of Basten commenced in common pleas court before Judge Barvehuiel and a jury in Teeetak Wednesday. The panel included several local officials and attorneys from Wooster Patterson and other named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Landt
Charles F Sbshaman
Basten
Common Pleas Court
Barvehuiel
Teeetak Wednesda Atternaen
Stenographic Examinations Announced by State Service Commission
The State Civil Service Commission will conduct stenographic examinations for employment. The process will be centralized to reduce applicant travel, with sites in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus. Full details and schedules will appear in the commission's official bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateial Service
Conat
Mt States Civil Service
Tos
Oloo
Cleveland
Cinemnath
Toledo
Dayten
Miss Fredrick Pianist Delights In Evening Recital
Local pianist Miss Fredrick presented a recital featuring several works and encored pieces. Mrs Alten provided support as audience enjoyed a varied program with selections from classical and contemporary composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miao
Fredrick
Alten
Large Grange Meeting At Rittman With Notable Degree Conferrals
The Rittman Grange gathered Friday evening May 12 at the new hall with large attendance. The first and second degrees were conferred on Mr and Mrs Lee Amutz. A profitable program followed, featuring music by W Beery and a debate on government price controls for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman Grange
Lee Amtutz
EW Beery
W Schorle
Fof Thompson
Alean
Ida Thompson
Oridi
oThe Barmerts
Yoder
Beery
Kanengimes
Ed Musser
In Memoriam of Ber Yo Buon Kaftan
In memorandum for Na sad bor deve emery of Ber Yo buon Kaftan who departed May 17. A note reflects on her rest and the sorrow of family and friends. The obituary-style lines mourn her loss and honor her memory with personal thoughts and hopes of reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor Deve Emery
Severe burns follow household trash fire incident
A child suffered severe burns when clothing ignited during a family trash burning in the evening. Local medical aid was summoned and treated the injuries, described as extensive but not immediately fatal. The report notes no other serious burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiistalon
Burglary Suspect Bound Over After Hardware Store Theft
Sutunda's morning break in at Ithhan Hardware Company yielded a razor two knives coins and small change lifts. A stranger later stopped at Shetler restaurant and was arrested after police found the goods on him. Mert Stanles of Manion named as suspect bound over to the grand jury for burglary. Thomas Mooney arrested for intoxication, fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutundas
Hurglir
Ihtthan Hardware Company
Shetler
Warshal Schorger
Mert Stanles
Manion
Ifane
Thomas Mooney
Mayeres Court
Jias
She Previo
Cord
Miss Hilda Bock Graduates From St Luke's School of Nursing
Miss Hilda Bock graduates from St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland, with hometown Rittman residents and well wishers sending congratulations. Miss Ida Bock, formerly assistant postmaster, also set to graduate and receive local praise for this achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
St Luke's Tospatel School of Nursing
Cleveland
Ida Bock
Rittman Opens New Furniture Store Venture
Hatten plans a Wat mat Purmittee event Wednesday to mark Ritman’s new furniture store. proprietor Mr We Banner leads the venture to serve local shoppers and reduce the need to buy out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatten
Opening Baseball Game Sunday May 2 At 2:30
The opening game of baseball is set for Sunday May 2 at 2 30 Eastern time. The Cho ton team will be the visitors while the home squad is composed entirely of local talent. Admission is 15 and 25 cents with ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choton
Mother's Day Observed Across Churches
Mothers were honored on the first Sunday with services noting the special meaning of motherhood. Pastors urged reflection on the life and contributions of mothers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittay
Public Auction Of Household Goods In Rittman May 19 1917
Household items up for public sale on Wrect street Rittman Saturday May 19 at 1 pm include coal range gas heater hot plate dining table six chairs Davenport bed and dresser. Cash terms Mrs Harry Piules PF Geiser auctioneer Wright St. Also note prize at pie social Friday evening at Schorger's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrect Street
Rittman
Santurday
Davenport
Eliid
Harry Piulies
PF. Geiser
Wright St
Sigler Acquitted in Gambling Case by Common Pleas Court
Common Pleas Judge Critchfield of Wooster acquitted H. P. Sigler on Friday of gambling charges. The case originated in Mayor's court with A. D. Melz as Sigler's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Critchfield
Wooster
H. P. Sigler
Mayor’s Court
A. D. Melz
Sigler
High School Baccalaureate Services Observed
High School baccalaureate services were held with Presbyterian church participation. Speakers included Matz Cletus VEO tardive and UL Hoover with hymns and an anthem titled God be with us as the congregation heard prayers and sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Wittman B
Matz
Cletus
Hoover
Woosudler
Adella
Wayne County Spellers Sweep Medina Teams in Saturday Meet
Wayne county spellers won every event defeating their Medina counterparts in a county spelling meet. A baseball game on the same date saw Warner beat Medina 11 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Wayne-Medina County
Medina
Warner
Wougster
Lanentown School Venue Meeting Announced
Notice states the Lanentown school venue will be held at the Laneetawan school house on Wednesday June 1 19h. All interested teachers and principals are invited to attend. Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanentown
Laneetawan
Ar Iuipals
Orrville convention urged United States to fight famine
The twenty seventh annual Wayne County Chioft tun Modeavor Prien convention met in Orrville Presbyterian Church with President John Bo feena rosemore of Wooster College chairing. Delegates, 400 strong, heard Rev George M Duff speak on Armenians and Syrians during the war, and Prof Dicknson urge Endeavor Engine tied to real deeds. A telegram to President Wilson urged America to be dry to avert famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Turkey
Orrville
Wlach
Rey Beeman
Miss Pearl
Columbus
Presbyterian Church
Flohr
Mt Baron
Sherff
New Pittsburg
Dicknson
Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goa
Rittman HI
Smithville
Stuttman Tl
RHS
Rithnan
Destestownia
Lieerity
Miller
Zsumerman
Hammol
Horr Verral
Tina
Ren. Sautier Imonths
Amanda
Gay Callahan
Fred Wells
Walter Wolf W F Rike
Albert Deneke
L. Gigandet Westley
Blatter
Atraub Quinhy ‘Harmon Pricor P Hermoni
B. Jhekin
Jacoy Lutz Lloyd Hunmmell
John Lutz
Roy Smith
Cliff
Chas
South AA
Heddinger H, Gerberich
Bert Kelch
Hanes
Joe Blough
K. O -T. M. Loge J. Ft, Dowd Dohin
Gerherich John Winkler
Jae Cainer
Wm. Burbage
A. BE. Juegté
R. Steiner, D. E. Fetzer
P Schaffter
F. Clapp
Ira Hoff FE
Ro Lanere
Walter Hoover
C. W. Hoover
Don Boune
Tony Puccio
RE. Gantz
Estella Mone
Pearl Mone
Frank Davis
Clarence Fawcett
Vita
Garn
Chas Stelzer
Carl Sapp
Arthur Pierce L. FE
Stoolmuler
Ora Blough
Oscar Blatter
Dr CU
Grege I. BE
Otto Boyer J
Road D
Mile
McFirey
W Griner
Westhy Gast
Olun Shackey
Chast Cable
Chas Cox
David Johnson
Fred Foster
Pearl Conrad Vere
Johan Quailman
Oo Matone
Ida Beery
Susie Wright
Wight
Jesse Mills
Sam Dongert
EF. Snell
Geo
Rudd
Remsnyder
Khaer McEwen
Fred Boss
W.waggamiln
Alta, Hartel
Tom Hall
Mabel McElroy
Edd Cox Marguerie Turner
Mary Scharer
Burnside
T. Nall
Fred Ramsier
W F
Gustave
John [Senberger
JC Swagier
SM. Swagier
I. Heiks
Elmer Eby
William Eby
Lea Davis
Paul Zumerman
Sharon Lodge
J. W. Boyd
Dellan
Roger Vaneve Hickin
A. L. Ebert
Rittman, Ohio
Amd
Athintic Aig
Anee
Atomas
Franklin Ko Lane
Europe
Mintgor
Leonard Wood
H. Gerberich
Eshelman
Loe Ursade
Robert A Berehele
Pon Patterson
Congres
Georg Silver Phan
Robert Savster
Bernyd
Cannan Howard Zark
Bengtoneno M. Bechtel
Lola Nan Beers
Conpiess
Phogiwan
von Det Military
Marc
Pon Phewter
Bresitek
Mhert
Feedrick
Pre
Mrs Rhert
Large Grange Meeting
Memoriam
Avery
Veenie
TPR
Hilda Bock
A. Nt. Thomas
Schorger’s
Witerd
Mii Reid Miller
Miabert
Vie
Mr Tragy
Herriett
Peesty Epian Churches
USA
Ted Sr
Ion
Wayne
the Rittman Savings Bank
Ritthan, Ohio
Pie
Presbyteran Church
Miller's Orchestra
James Galehouse, Auetionger
Pan
McCalls Magazine
Now Ia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!