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July 18, 1902
The Stark County Democrat
Canton, Stark County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Rev. E. W. Rinehart, former pastor of the Disciple church in Salineville, sues church elder Rodney Griffith and his wife for malicious libel over a circulated letter about Rinehart's pre-marriage actions. The suit is filed in Wellsville on July 16.
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LETTER CIRCULATED REGARDING PASTOR
Rev. Rinehart Enters Suit, Charging Malicious Libel Against Church Elder:
(Staff Special.)
Wellsville, July 16.--Rev. E. W. Rinehart, formerly pastor of the Disciple church at Salineville, has entered a sensational suit before Justice J. W. Reilly at Wellsville. The former pastor charges Rodney Griffith, a miner, of Salineville, one of the official board of the Disciple church, and his wife, with malicious libel.
The charge was filed Wednesday morning. The suit charges Griffith and his wife with circulating a letter bearing on the actions of Rev. Rinehart and his wife prior to their marriage.
Rev. Rinehart took charge of the church in that city about two years ago and continued until last May and the congregation voted to have him retained, but the official board refused to pay his salary. In consequence he left the pulpit and took up the practice of medicine.
Rev. Rinehart Enters Suit, Charging Malicious Libel Against Church Elder:
(Staff Special.)
Wellsville, July 16.--Rev. E. W. Rinehart, formerly pastor of the Disciple church at Salineville, has entered a sensational suit before Justice J. W. Reilly at Wellsville. The former pastor charges Rodney Griffith, a miner, of Salineville, one of the official board of the Disciple church, and his wife, with malicious libel.
The charge was filed Wednesday morning. The suit charges Griffith and his wife with circulating a letter bearing on the actions of Rev. Rinehart and his wife prior to their marriage.
Rev. Rinehart took charge of the church in that city about two years ago and continued until last May and the congregation voted to have him retained, but the official board refused to pay his salary. In consequence he left the pulpit and took up the practice of medicine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Libel Suit
Pastor
Church Elder
Circulated Letter
Malicious Libel
Salary Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. E. W. Rinehart
Rodney Griffith
Griffith's Wife
Justice J. W. Reilly
Where did it happen?
Wellsville, Salineville
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. E. W. Rinehart
Rodney Griffith
Griffith's Wife
Justice J. W. Reilly
Location
Wellsville, Salineville
Event Date
July 16
Story Details
Rev. Rinehart sues church elder Rodney Griffith and wife for circulating a libelous letter about his pre-marriage actions; he left the Salineville Disciple church pulpit after salary dispute and became a doctor.