Commercial House (West Salem, Ohio)

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  • Commercial House
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    West Salem,Ohio
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    • West Salem, 44287, Ohio


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  • 1882 - May, 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. Stouffer made one of his old-time ringing speeches, which pleased everybody. Jonathan 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 Burns and the ladies of the Commercial House for hospitalities shown them while here.[1]
  • 1886 - April, Mr. 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.[2]
  • 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 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.[3]
  • 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.[4]
  • 1891 - August, Wm. S. 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.[5]
  • 1892 - January, The remains of Mrs. Pickert were brought here for interment last Wednesday. The funeral was in charge of understaker Schmuck, of Wooster, and the remains were kept over night at the Commercial House.[6]
  • 1893 - June, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 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.[7]
  • 1894 - April, Mrs. Snell Asking About Wiggins - C. M. 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 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.[8]
  • 1894 - August, Hon. A. D. Metz, Esq., of Wooster stopped at the Commercial House for dinner last Thursday, on his wag to West Salem. Harry E. Hileman was at Congress last Thursday and took dinner with Pa ad Ma Brown, at the Commercial House.[9]
  • 1894 - November, Miss Naddie Patterson, the young daughter of the proprietor of the Commercial House, has a several attack of diphtheria. John Groul, of Cleveland, came here on business last Saturday and Sunday at the Commercial House.[10]
  • 1899 - May, The Commercial House is doing a thriving business, under the able management of D. O. Garver and wife. Charles and Willard Ohliger, of Wooster, took dinner at the Commercial House, Sunday.[11]
  • 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.[12]
  • 1901 - April, Frank 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.[13]
  • 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 Kime, followed by Miss Lydia Strenick and last but not least the class of 1901 was toasts by Victor 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.[14]
  • 1901 - August, Miss Clark, of Applecreek, is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Frank Reed, at the Commercial House.[15]
  • 1902 - January, Blain Leiter and Miss Rillie Brown were united in marriage by Rev. Hoak at the parsonage in Burbank last Wednesday evening. They were accompanied to Burbank by Leon Simon and Miss Isa 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.[16]

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  1. ↑ Jacksonian, Wooster, Ohio. 1882 May 4, p. 2.
  2. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1886 April 7., p. 3.
  3. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1886 April 7., p. 3.
  4. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1891 August 26, p. 3.
  5. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1891 August 26, p. 3.
  6. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1892 January 27, p. 3.
  7. ↑ Jacksonian, Wooster, Ohio. 1893 June 29, p. 3.
  8. ↑ Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 April 25, p. 1.
  9. ↑ Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 August 22, p. 2.
  10. ↑ Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1894 November 28, p. 2.
  11. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1899 May 17, p.1.
  12. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 January 16, p. 2.
  13. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 April 17, p. 1.
  14. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 May 22, p. 1.
  15. ↑ Wayne County Democrat, Wooster, Ohio. 1901 August 28, p. 1.
  16. ↑ Wayne County Democraft, Wooster, Ohio. 1920 January 8, p. 6.

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