15 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
1
Names of candidates for village of Rittman and Milton township office were received by phone after effort to compile listings. Further townships will be sought next week with corrections possible if errors are found.
The notice lists clerks B M Smith H E Rabey and A F Wolfe in the appointment roster. It records their positions within the office and the terms of service, noting official designation and assignment. The document confirms their roles under the appropriate government department.
Orrville banker S M Brenneman died at his Orrville home Saturday at 1 a m. He helped shape local banking and organized The Rittman Savings Bank in 1907. Age 58, he is survived by two daughters Mrs Charlotte Chamberlain of Canton and Miss Maud Brenneman of Orrville. his wife died in 1909. Funeral was held Monday at 2 p m.
Wade H. Rudy of Dalton and Verda A. Kornhaus of Orrville filed for marriage. Ira E. Sennedecker and Lena Linter of Reston were listed. William H. Shoup and Barbera G. Amstutz, both of Dalton, also received licenses.
A commentary on parcel post rules favors books and printed matter, noting higher rates and packaging limits. Also reported are a toddler accident, a piano recital by Miss Pearl E Hoover’s students, and a perspective on education for servant girls.
School notes cover new enrollments Mary Yagey Curzen Poposic and Mary Burk holder. Playground facilities add basketball ground for girls and a hall diamond for boys. High School baseball vs Doylestown ends 7 to 4. WCTU meeting features music and readings. next gathering at Mrs Harpster's home.
The match split into three: first third S W winners with 48 pins, second third S W winners with 11 pins, last third B S winners with 80 pins. Fouls listed for several players. time 1 hr 50 min. Scorekeeper Quinn and umpire Allison. Town team challenged the winners for Oct 15 with Mills Room on Oct 16 at Warsdel’s alleys.
A long list details transfers of land and lots among multiple parties including the Rittman Realty Co and the University of Wooster, with values ranging from $1 to $775 plus stock. Location mentions include Milton Clinton Baughman Green Canaan and Orrville townships and Wooster. A wedding note ends with a minister receiving a wrapped “fee” that proves to be wrapping paper with a cheeky message about marriage.
Postmasters and rural carriers are advised they must not collect loose coins from rural mail boxes. Patrons should enclose coins in an envelope or coin holder so carriers can remove them quickly. Coins not enclosed are removed only as a courtesy and not by department directive.
The birthday was a cleverly planned surprise for E. M. Lance Thursday orchestrated by his brother A. J. Lance of Creston. The veteran of 69 summers enjoyed the event as guests filled his home sanctuary, with Lance renowned as a village pioneer who remains young at heart.
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