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| + | The Commercial House in West Salem, Ohio has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s. Originally established as a general store in 1812 by William Hill, the building served as a hub for commerce and trade in the area for many years. |
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| | + | In 1831, the property was purchased by Abraham Miller, who expanded the business and renamed it the Commercial House. Miller added a tavern to the building, making it a popular destination for travelers and locals alike. |
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| + | During the mid-1800s, the Commercial House played an important role in the growth and development of West Salem. It served as a meeting place for local government officials and was the site of many important community events, including political rallies and town hall meetings. |
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| + | In 1863, the Commercial House was purchased by George W. Swartz, who continued to operate it as a general store and tavern. The building underwent several renovations and expansions over the years, including the addition of a ballroom on the second floor. |
| − | * 1882 - May, WEST SALEM: The [[Congress Cornet Band]] came late Thursday evening by invitation, and gave our officials a general serenade. Super was served to them at Johnston's Commercial House, which was duly appreciated by the boys. Last, but not least, Dr. C. C. {{Surname|Stouffer}} made one of his old-time ringing speeches, which pleased everybody. Jonathan {{Surname|Holmes}} and "marching Through Georgia," and the band joined in the chorus. We heard it said by the band boys that great credit is due to Mayor {{Surname|Burns}} and the ladies of the Commercial House for hospitalities shown them while here.<ref>Jacksonian, Wooster, Ohio. 1882 May 4, p. 2.</ref>
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| − | * 1884 - June, WEST SALEM: (Obituary) John G. Ford was born in Duchess County, N.Y., July 3, 1808, and died May 27, 1884, aged 75 years, 10 months and 24 days. In the year 1820, his father settled on the farm in Ohio near West Salem which the deceased owned when he died. In 1832, he married Nancy {{Surname|Lindersmith}}, who died in 1834. In 1836, he married Mercy G. {{Surname|Cass}}. She with six children still survive him. From 1850 till 1865, he was proprietor of what is now known as the Commercial House. In 1860 he built the grist mill, and operated it for one year. He was also elected Justice of the Peace, the same year. Mr. Ford was a man beloved by his friends, charitable in his views and during the latter part of his life, he lived in in comparative quiet, not pretending tod o much, yet never idle. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mrs. Electa {{Surname|Wells}}, his daughter, Rev. {{Surname|Matlock}} officiating, assisted by Rev. {{Surname|Lehman}} and {{Surname|Gamertsfelder}}. John {{Surname|Johnson}} of the Commercial House is very low, as is also George {{Surname|Thorley}}. Neither is expected to recover. <ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1884 June 4, p.2.</ref>
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| − | * 1886 - April, WEST SALEM: Mr. {{Surname|Lehr}}, of Chester township has taken possession of the Commercial House. May success attend him in his new undertaking. He has remodeled the bar already, that is to say he has discontinued its use.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1886 April 7., p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1886 - April, A short time ago a paragraph was going the rounds of the papers that West Salem had five saloons and four churches. There are still four churches but only three saloons. Hiram {{Surname|McVicker}} quit the business and has gone on the fencing gang on the railroad, and Mr. Lehr, of the Commercial House, is a strict temperance man has done away with that saloon.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1886 April 7., p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1891 - August, The Commercial House did an immense business yesterday. From 10 a. m. till after supper the proprietor, with an able corps of assistants, was kept busy.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1891 August 26, p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1891 - August, Wm. S. {{Surname|Brown}} and wife, of the Commercial House, spent a few days at Lakeside last week. The 23d Ohio Regiment held their annual re-union at Lakeside during their stay, and as Mr. Brown is one of the survivors of that regiment, he enjoyed himself as only an old veteran can on such an occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Brown report a most enjoyable time.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1891 August 26, p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1892 - January, The remains of Mrs. {{Surname|Pickert}} were brought here for interment last Wednesday. The funeral was in charge of understaker {{Surname|Schmuck}}, of Wooster, and the remains were kept over night at the Commercial House.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1892 January 27, p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1893 - February, WEST SALEM: A. M. {{Surname|Kauffman}}, of near Smithville, has rented the Commercial House, and will take possession in March.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1893 February 8, p.3.</ref>
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| − | * 1893 - June, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. {{Surname|Brown}} of the popular Commercial House, Congress, were in the city Saturday meeting many of their friends. The Commercial House is one of the most popular hotels in the county, and by far the most popular at Congress. When you visit that place don't fail to put up at the Commercial.<ref>Jacksonian, Wooster, Ohio. 1893 June 29, p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1894 - April, Mrs. Snell Asking About Wiggins - C. M. {{Surname|Pierce}} I live in Warsaw, Ind. I am a farmer and hotel keeper. The Commercial House is the name of my hotel. I know James {{Surname|Wiggins}}. He was at my place last fall just before the G. A. R. encampment. Wiggins registered at my hotel Sept. 2, 1893, as "James Wiggins, city" and letters " D. S. L." He next registered September 3d as "James Wiggins. city, and the letter "B" He registered again as "James Wiggins, city." Sept. 4th. My clerk wrote his name this time for him. I had a talk with him this day. I went to the post office and got a letter. I read it and told him here is a letter from a lady in Ohio inquiring about you. He said, "Give me that letter, I'll answer it myself." I gave it to him and he kept it. I never saw it afterwards. The letter was from Wooster, O. and signed "Sarah Snell," The letter said, "I wish you would write me and let me know where Mr. Wiggins is and let6 me know what he is doing." It had a postage stamp in it. The register of the "Commercial House" was here offered in evidence. On cross examination Mr. Pierce said there was nothing in the letter but the inquiry about Wiggins.<ref>Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 April 25, p. 1.</ref>
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| − | * 1894 - August, CONGRESS: Mrs. Hannah {{Surname|Brown}}, landlady of the Commercial House is seriously ill. Drs. {{Surname|Carlin}} and {{Surname|Sullivan}} held consultation Monday.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 August 29, p. 2.</ref>
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| − | * 1894 - August, Hon. A. D. {{Surname|Metz}}, Esq., of Wooster stopped at the Commercial House for dinner last Thursday, on his way to West Salem. Harry E. {{Surname|Hileman}} was at Congress last Thursday and took dinner with Pa ad Ma Brown, at the Commercial House.<ref>Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 August 22, p. 2.</ref>
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| − | * 1894 - September 4, CONGRESS: After an illness of eight days, Mrs. Hannah {{Surname|Brown}}, the widely Commercial House landlady of the Commercial House, died from an attack of acute rheumatic fever, at her home in Congress, Thursday morning. Mrs. Brown was aged 53 years ad four days. She was born in Congress and was married to Wm. S. Brown 29 years ago. One child, a daughter, was born to this union, which died in infancy. The deceased was a daughter of Geo. Fresh one of the early settlers of this county, and at present undertaker of the village. By the death of Mrs. Brown one of the leading and prominent person ages of this community has been removed. In her capacity as landlady she has few equals and in fact no peer to the knowledges of the writer. Every muscle and every fibre of her entire body was as lively as a bee hive, and she ahs the double capacity of being able to cook, entertain and delight her customers at the same time. If you ever sat down to her table you never would forget her and when you returned again she would call you name, usually your given name. She was emotionally generous and kind hearted. She was interested in every thing pertaining tot he welfare of the village, and if any one was sick or in distress, Mrs. Brown was on hand, ready and anxious to lend a helping hand. While she was high tempered and quick to speak in angry tones, it may be she would never harbor malice nor revenge but willingly divide her best cookies or pies with her disputant. The Commercial House was fast becoming one of the most popular country hotels in Wayne County and a place greatly enjoyed by the elite of Wooster and other large towns. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon, with services at the house Rev. {{Surname|Eckerman}} an old class mate officiating. The funeral was largely attended, the floral decorations elaborate and beautiful in design. Kent {{Surname|Young}} the popular lumber man and a guest of the hotel had a wreath sent from Akron which was rich and elegant. The grace was handsomely decorated by admiring friends and the remains of the popular landlady were tenderly laid to rest. The sympathy of the entire community be with Mr. Brown in his hours of _____________.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 September 5, p. 2.</ref>
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| − | * 1894 - November, Miss Naddie {{Surname|Patterson}}, the young daughter of the proprietor of the Commercial House, has a several attack of diphtheria. John {{Surname|Groul}}, of Cleveland, came here on business last Saturday and Sunday at the Commercial House.<ref>Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 November 28, p. 2.</ref>
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| − | * 1897 - April, CONGRESS: A party of Wooster ladies composed of the following were guests at the Commercial House last Thursday for dinner: Mrs. A. M. {{Surname|Parrish}}, Wm. A. ______, Frances J. P. {{Surname|Moore}}, G. P. ________, W. W. {{Surname|Firestone}}, Isaac {{Surname|Johnson}}, Sarah L. {{Surname|Phillips}}, John {{Surname|McSweeney}}, W. D. {{Surname|Tyler}}, J. I. {{Surname|Keifer}}, C. V. {{Surname|Hard}}, A. {{Surname|Saybolt}}, A. S. {{Surname|Lehman}}, Martha E. {{Surname|McClellan}}, Carey W. {{Surname|Kauke}} and L. P. {{Surname|Philiger}}. The ladies seemed to enjoy their trip to the country.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1897 April 28, p. 1.</ref>
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| − | * 1897 - April, CONGRESS: In Em {{Surname|Quad}}'s letter mention is made of the party of ladies of Wooster, who, last Thursday, took dinner at the Commercial House in Congress.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1897 April 28, p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1897 - April, After a prolonged illness Parker {{Surname|Patterson}} died at home of his parents at the Commercial House Saturday afternoon. Park was an exemplary young man and his passing away at the age of 25 years cost a gloom over his large circle of friends. He was a member of the M. E. Church and died in the hope of meeting his Savior in an acceptable manner. Services were held at the house, there being a very large attendance. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon in the Congress cemetery, Rev. {{Surname|Martindale}} officiating.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1897 April 7, p. 3.</ref>
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| − | * 1897 - November, CONGRESS: John {{Surname|Westhaver}} and wife, of Albion, were guests at the Commercial House Sunday.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1897 November 3, p. 1.</ref>
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| − | * 1899 - May, The Commercial House is doing a thriving business, under the able management of D. O. {{Surname|Garver}} and wife. Charles and Willard {{Surname|Ohliger}}, of Wooster, took dinner at the Commercial House, Sunday.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1899 May 17, p.1.</ref>
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| − | * 1901 - January, Our attention was called Saturday afternoon to the notice tacked to the outside of the Commercial House which read something as follows: "Dennis McCarthy, the great clog dancer, will be at the Blue Goose this evening. All are cordially invited." Across the street from the hotel our attention was called to the advertisement of another goose which read something as follows. "Ox tail soup free tonight." Talk about Congress being behind the times. Just look at that.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 January 16, p. 2.</ref>
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| − | * 1901 - April, Frank {{Surname|Reed}} and family are now settled in their new quarters, known as the Commercial House, and expect to do all in their power to make this a first-class hotel. Mrs. Reed has the reputation of a first-class cook, and the hungry traveler will find this an excellent place to supply the inner man.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 April 17, p. 1.</ref>
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| − | * 1901 - May, On Wednesday afternoon and evening the Alumni Reunion was held. The banquet was held at the Commercial House and a most tempting spread was laid. Toasts were given by the President of the Alumni Association, Charles {{Surname|Kime}}, followed by Miss Lydia {{Surname|Strenick}} and last but not least the class of 1901 was toasts by Victor {{Surname|Hoppe}}. The exercises throughout were of the highest order and the music by the Carl Berg Quartette, Miss Stanley, Members Smith and Offindeer on the violin was very much appreciated.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 May 22, p. 1.</ref>
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| − | * 1901 - August, Miss {{Surname|Clark}}, of Applecreek, is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Frank {{Surname|Reed}}, at the Commercial House.<ref>Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 August 28, p. 1.</ref>
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| − | * 1902 - January, Blain {{Surname|Leiter}} and Miss Rillie {{Surname|Brown}} were united in marriage by Rev. {{Surname|Hoak}} at the parsonage in Burbank last Wednesday evening. They were accompanied to Burbank by Leon {{Surname|Simon}} and Miss Isa {{Surname|Garver}}. Upon their return home an excellent supper was served by Blaine's parents at the Commercial House. These are popular young people, and they start in life with the well wishes of their many young associates.<ref>Wayne County Democraft, Wooster, Ohio. 1920 January 8, p. 6.</ref>
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| + | Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Commercial House remained an important gathering place for the community. It hosted dances, social events, and was a popular spot for travelers passing through the area. |
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| + | In the 1930s, the Commercial House was converted into a hotel and remained in operation as such for many years. The building underwent several more renovations and changes in ownership over the years, but continued to serve as a focal point of the community. |
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| + | Today, the Commercial House still stands in West Salem, Ohio and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Though it is no longer a hotel, the building remains an important part of the town's history and serves as a reminder of the area's rich heritage. |
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| − | </gallery> | + | During the 1910's, on the first floor was a meat market, barbershop, telephone office and restaurant. The place was torn down and replaced by [[Pete Carmichael's Sohio Station]] founder Pete Carmichaels Sohio Station.<ref>History West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio Bicentennial Year 1776-1976. Compiled by Tom Crebs, p. 33.</ref> |
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The Commercial House in West Salem, Ohio has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s. Originally established as a general store in 1812 by William Hill, the building served as a hub for commerce and trade in the area for many years.
In 1831, the property was purchased by Abraham Miller, who expanded the business and renamed it the Commercial House. Miller added a tavern to the building, making it a popular destination for travelers and locals alike.
During the mid-1800s, the Commercial House played an important role in the growth and development of West Salem. It served as a meeting place for local government officials and was the site of many important community events, including political rallies and town hall meetings.
In 1863, the Commercial House was purchased by George W. Swartz, who continued to operate it as a general store and tavern. The building underwent several renovations and expansions over the years, including the addition of a ballroom on the second floor.
Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Commercial House remained an important gathering place for the community. It hosted dances, social events, and was a popular spot for travelers passing through the area.
In the 1930s, the Commercial House was converted into a hotel and remained in operation as such for many years. The building underwent several more renovations and changes in ownership over the years, but continued to serve as a focal point of the community.
Today, the Commercial House still stands in West Salem, Ohio and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Though it is no longer a hotel, the building remains an important part of the town's history and serves as a reminder of the area's rich heritage.
View Commercial House (West Salem, Ohio) gallery.
View Commercial House (West Salem, Ohio) timeline.
During the 1910's, on the first floor was a meat market, barbershop, telephone office and restaurant. The place was torn down and replaced by Pete Carmichael's Sohio Station founder Pete Carmichaels Sohio Station.[1]
- ↑ History West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio Bicentennial Year 1776-1976. Compiled by Tom Crebs, p. 33.
