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Wayne County Democrat, Business Abstracts 1883 (view source)
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LQ [[Jeffries (surname) | Jeffries]], SW side of square, old rooms of John P [[Jeffries (surname) | Jeffries]].<br>
LQ [[Jeffries (surname) | Jeffries]], SW side of square, old rooms of John P [[Jeffries (surname) | Jeffries]].<br>
Hiram B [[Swartz (surname) | Swartz]], NE side in Downing block.<br>
Hiram B [[Swartz (surname) | Swartz]], NE side in Downing block.<br>
Will Beresford (surname) | Beresford]], tailor and draper, Archer House block, E Liberty Street.<br>
Will [[Beresford (surname) | Beresford]], tailor and draper, Archer House block, E Liberty Street.<br>
PJ [[Power (surname) | Power]], clothier, SE side of square and S Market Street.<br>
PJ [[Power (surname) | Power]], clothier, SE side of square and S Market Street.<br>
Emma [[Brainard (surname) | Brainard]] art gallery, SE side of square.<br>
Emma [[Brainard (surname) | Brainard]] art gallery, SE side of square.<br>
Steam engines and boilers, [[B Barrett and Son]], E Liberty Street.<br>
Steam engines and boilers, [[B Barrett and Son]], E Liberty Street.<br>
[[Roller and Wilson Drug Store]], W Liberty Street.<br>
[[Roller and Wilson Drug Store]], W Liberty Street.<br>
[[Chan Mans Chinese California Laundry], east side of S Market Street.<br>
[[Chan Mans Chinese California Laundry]], east side of S Market Street.<br>
WH [[Cummings (surname) | Cummings]], agent of Singer sewing machines at 24 SE corner of the square.<br>
WH [[Cummings (surname) | Cummings]], agent of Singer sewing machines at 24 SE corner of the square.<br>
[[WC National Bank]], Quimby’s old bank, SW side of square, capital and surplus 10000.<br>
[[WC National Bank]], Quimby’s old bank, SW side of square, capital and surplus 10000.<br>
[[Rumbaugh Refrigerator Co.]] has leased the shops and lumber yard of James [[Curry (surname) | Curry]] on E Liberty Street and commenced the manufacture of refrigerators. Mr. [[Curry (surname) | Curry]] will sell all his lumber at cost.<br>
[[Rumbaugh Refrigerator Co.]] has leased the shops and lumber yard of James [[Curry (surname) | Curry]] on E Liberty Street and commenced the manufacture of refrigerators. Mr. [[Curry (surname) | Curry]] will sell all his lumber at cost.<br>
Mr. CF [[Conrad (surname) | Conrad]] is now making extensive improvements on his building on E Liberty Street, remolding interior and commenced the erection of a 40 ft. rear addition to the main building this, to the main building to give him 80 feet billiard hall. His eating rooms have been removed to the second floor where warm meals are served at all hours.<br>
Mr. CF [[Conrad (surname) | Conrad]] is now making extensive improvements on his building on E Liberty Street, remolding interior and commenced the erection of a 40 ft. rear addition to the main building this, to the main building to give him 80 feet billiard hall. His eating rooms have been removed to the second floor where warm meals are served at all hours.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Jan. 24, 1883==
Report of [[National Bank of Wooster]] has 251630.36 in assets and the same in liabilities. Curtis V [[Hard (surname) | Hard]]- cashier, John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]], John [[Williaman (surname) | Williaman]], Jas S [[Hallowell (surname) | Hallowell]] as directors of bank. National bank located on W Liberty Street in Zimmerman block.<br>
The [[Exchange Bank]] of [[Kauke and Frost]] is on SW side of the square.<br>
Fine new building has been erected by councilman OM [[Albright (surname) | Albright]] on east side of his lot on South Street in which the marble works of [[Rhodes and France]] will soon be moved.<br>
Notice. As I have bought the [[Glasgow (surname) | Glasgow]] property on E Liberty Street, I intend to build a storeroom and cut down at once every expense so that I can give my customers even better bargains then in the past, selling my entire stock until April 1st at cost. Go to George W [[Schlagel (surname) | Schlagel]] Downing block, NE side of square.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Jan. 31, 1883==
Mr [[Harsh (surname) | Harsh]], who has been sick for several weeks, is convalescing and hopefully will be around soon, Z [[Harsh (surname) | Harsh]].<br>
The alarm of fire on Wednesday evening was caused by a burning chimney at DW [[Immel (surname) | Immel]]’s on W Liberty Street. No damage done.<br>
PJ [[Power (surname) | Power]], SE corner of square and S Market Street.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Feb. 21, 1883==
The whole premises known as [[James Curry Planning Mill and Shop]] on E Liberty Street, has been leased for a term of years by [[Wooster Refrigerator Co.]]. Capital stock 30000, present officers are CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]]- president, AD [[Metz (surname) | Metz]]- secretary-treasure and directors: JW [[Clark (surname) | Clark]], Jerome [[Curry (surname) | Curry]] and NL [[Baumgardner (surname) | Baumgardner]]. The refrigerators are manufactured of any size from family pattern up to larger capacity, costing hundreds of dollars.<br>
The [[Standard Coach and Pad Co.]] sent 21 cars at a time last Thursday shipped by railroad to western states. The business is controlled by a stock company capital 20000. WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]] is president, ED [[Myers (surname) | Myers]] secretary, JC [[Plumer (surname) | Plumer]] treasure, Benjamin J [[Hartman (surname) | Hartman]] is manager of the factory and Duncan [[McMillen (surname) | McMillen]] general traveling agent.<br>
[[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]]’s enterprise of business, [[WA Underwood Whip Factory]] grown to large concern with at national reputation. [[Underwood Hame Tug Co.]] on S Buckeye Street. The firm composed of WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]], Thomas A [[Simmons (surname) | Simmons]], Duncan [[McMillen (surname) | McMillen]] and James D [[Robison (surname) | Robison]] Jr., called [[Buckeye Hame Tug]] patented last July by Thomas A [[Simmons (surname) | Simmons]], [[Kalamazoo, Michigan | Kalamazoo]].<br>
Henry S [[Childs (surname)| Childs]] is selling his entire stock of clothing at auction every afternoon and evening in rooms opposite [[Zimmerman Drug Store]]. Private sale of old [[Star Clothing Store]], W Liberty Street. The residence of Henry S [[Childs (surname)| Childs]] is for sale furnished or unfurnished to be sold cheap.<br>
[[Rhodes and France]] will move marble works April 1st to new building erected by OM [[Albright (surname) | Albright]] on his lot on South Street near S Market Street.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Feb. 28, 1883==
CW [[McClure (surname) | McClure]] stove and tin store, S Market Street.<br>
DW [[Coomer (surname) | Coomer]] has moved his residence from N Market Street to house of late E [[Quimby (surname)| Quimby]] Jr. on S Market Street.<br>
Phil [[Peters (surname) | Peters]] has bought the real estate owned by John [[Wilhelm (surname) | Wilhelm]] and coal yard of James [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] on E Liberty Street. Mr. [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] will open a new yard next to Sniffer’s corner, E Liberty Street.<br>
It is settled that the coffin works will not be moved from [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. The location of the works will be changed to N Bever Street, between E Liberty and North Streets, where the company will erect a brick building as soon as the weather breaks.<br>
The new refrigerator works on E Liberty Street came close to being destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. Sparks from the engine furnace somehow ignited the combustible material at the bottom of skirts which acted as a chimney and drew fire upwards. Fortunately the workmen on the second floor saw it and all hands turned out to extinguish the flames.<br>
[[Central House]] on S Market Street, [[Tienthaler (surname) | Tienthaler]] is proprietor.<br>
George [[Power (surname) | Power]] is successor to S [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]]’s store of china, queens ware, glassware and stoneware.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat March 7, 1883==
Attorney at law and doctors, same.<br>
Andrew [[Brandstettler (surname) | Brandstettler]] has finished a new brick house on the old fair grounds.<br>
On Friday of this week, HS [[Childs (surname) | Childs]] auctioned sale of his clothing, opposite Zimmerman’s.<br>
The railroad company has recommended commenced work on the railroad bridge on Palmer Street, much to ratification of Mr. Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]] and other citizens.<br>
Wm F [[Flattery (surname)| Flattery]] for seeds.<br>
John H [[Thomas (surname) | Thomas]] for pianos and organs at [[Palace of Music]] north of county buildings.<br>
Mr. JB [[Hartman (surname) | Hartman]] of firm of [[Hartman and Durstine]], has patented a refrigerator which certainly process merit. As soon as possible they propose to manufacture refrigerators on a large scale at planning mill on N Bever Street.<br>
David [[Robison (surname) | Robison]] Jr. was in town when passing along E Liberty Street. He paused in front of [[Rutt and Gorges Butcher Shop]], opposite the [[Archer House]] and said, “ In this building when a boy in 1844, I first commenced merchandizing. It then stood on the Golden Corner where [[Glick Clothing Store]] is now and was moved here in 1847.” (Building moved from SW side of square to E Liberty Street, evidently.)<br>
George W [[Faber (surname) | Faber]], railroad conductor, has retired to coal trade in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] partnering of Philip [[Peter (surname) | Peter]]. The yard and office are in old coal yards stand, opposite [[Barrett Machine Shop]] E Liberty Street.<br>
[[Laubach and Donnelly Drug Store]], SE side of square.<br>
[[Central Hotel]] corner of South and S Market Streets. [[Tienthaler (surname) | Tienthaler]] is proprietor and Arthur H [[Smith (surname) | Smith]] clerk.<br>
George [[Power (surname) | Power]] is successor to S [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]].<br>
[[Wisner and Muschenick]] boots and shoes, NE side of square in the Downing block.<br>
Buggies and wagons at WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]], 21-29 E South Street opposite J [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] warehouse.<br>
Singer sewing machines for sale, WH [[Cunnings (surname) | Cunnings]] agent, 24 SE side of square.<br>
Dr. H [[Shaffer (surname) | Shaffer]], over [[CW McClure Store]].<br>
Dr. DC [[Curry (surname) | Curry]] last week laid out a new street in his addition between E North and E Larwill Street and it is called Ventilator Avenue and already erected 21 barn structures.<br>
Dissolution of partnership of John F [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]] and James A [[Ogden (surname)| | Ogden]] under firm name of [[Barrett and Ogden]]. Mr. [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]] retiring from the firm, will be conducted at the old stand of James A [[Ogden (surname) | Ogden]], opposite the post office, whom assumes all liabilities of the firm March 5, 1883.<br>
Emma [[Brainard (surname) | Brainard]] art gallery, SE side of square, old [[Harry Gallery Studio]].<br>
[[McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store]].<br>
[[Cash Stove and Tin Store]], one door south of the square, C [[McClure (surname) | McClure]].<br>
[[DE Robison Shoe Store]], 55 S Market Street in Schauman block.<br>
Isaac [[Dye (surname) | Dye]], 35 E Liberty Street, single and double harness, old BJ [[Hartman (surname) | Hartman]] saddle and harness shop.<br>
About 8 pm yesterday evening, the barn of John [[Reeb (surname) | Reeb]] butcher, on S Market Street, took fire which is located across Apple Creek, near the cemetery. The firemen attached hose to the hydrant at the foot of Buckeye Street which was the nearest point and ran a long hose to it. The hose however, burst in several places and streams of water lost any force on this fire. The barn was at a loss of 700-800. This makes the third barn Mr. [[Reeb (surname) | Reeb]] has lost by fire.<br>
House owned by Roswell and David [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]], four rooms up and four below. See sheriff’s advertisement on this issue.<br>
David Clinton [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]] vs. Elizabeth [[McBride (surname) | McBride]], etel order of sale and partition in Wayne County common please court Saturday, March 24, 1883, known and being west part of inlot 381, revise plot of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]], also inlot 566 on north side of W Larwill Street.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat March 14, 1883==
AD [[Metz (surname) | Metz]] attorney office over [[HS Childs Clothing Store]], W Liberty Street, next to Zimmerman Exchange block.<br>
In April, EB [[Childs (surname) | Childs]] and family will move to farm on Madison Hill but continue the Star building as usual. He has rented his N Market Street residence to Frank W [[Miller (surname) | Miller]].<br>
On Saturday last, Capt. JN [[Clark (surname) | Clark]] bought JR [[McKinney (surname) | McKinney]]’s house and lot on E North Street.<br>
Stephen [[Ely (surname) | Ely]] and Robert M [[Donnelly (surname) | Donnelly]] are partners and auctioneers. The cost of common pleas has licensed [[Ely (surname) | Ely]] as an auctioneer of county and state.<br>
ED [[Fisher (surname) | Fisher]], saddles and harness whips and cords, 30 S Market Street, one door below the square.<br>
George [[Power (surname) | Power]], successor to S [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]] for lamps, table cutlery and plate ware.<br>
Grand spring sale of buggies and wagons, WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]], 21-29 E South Street opposite J [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] warehouse.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat March 21, 1883==
Richard L [[Meade (surname) | Meade]] has established an extensive horse collar manufactory on S Market Street.<br>
Henry S [[Childs (surname) | Childs]] continues selling his clothing at private sale at auction at [[Star Clothing Store]] plus house is still offered for private sale, lot 36x180 ft. and adjoining lot 24x180 ft.<br>
The bridge over the railroad tracks on Palmer Street is complete except the earth filling at the end and it will be passable for teams next week.<br>
Last week, Joseph [[Hattinger (surname) | Hattinger]] and his brother commenced work on the N Bever Street sewer.<br>
Partnership between [[Well Bros. And Stener]] is dissolved by mutual consent. The business is continued by [[Well Bros.]] of W Liberty Street next door to [[McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store]].<br>
James A [[Ogden (surname) | Ogden]], for spring goods on E Liberty Street opposite the post office.<br>
I have opened a place of business in OM Albright’s block for the purpose of carrying on the watch and clock business, Will S [[Rowe (surname) | Rowe]].<br>
John H [[Thomas (surname) | Thomas]], organs, pianos and sewing machines at [[Palace of Music]], north of the county buildings.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat March 28, 1883==
Isaac [[Dye (surname) | Dye]] at 35 W Liberty Street, single and double harness and wagons.<br>
Robert [[Gow (surname) | Gow]] has moved his shoe shop from Kratz corner to center room of Babb’s building on E Liberty Street.<br>
[[Well Bros.]] have purchased Mr. [[Stoner (surname) | Stoner]] interest in the W Liberty Street dry goods store, one door west of [[McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store]].<br>
Peter and Fabor will take possession next Monday of the coal yard of James [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] on E Liberty Street, near Schuch’s. Mr. [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] will move uptown to Howard’s corner opposite the [[Archer House]] and at some time Mr. [[Hubbell (surname) | Hubbell]] will change his yards in the rear of [[American Hotel]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat April 4, 1883==
New sign in front of CF [[Conrad (surname) | Conrad]] billiard hall.<br>
Hugh [[Shields (surname) | Shields]], the veteran shoe maker, has moved to Eley’s block on S Market Street just opposite the old location.<br>
Benjamin [[Bowers (surname) | Bowers]] sold his property W Liberty Street to Quimby [[Jones (surname) | Jones]] who has rented same to Fred J [[Young (surname) | Young]], who will occupy it as an eating house. Mr. [[Bowers (surname) | Bowers]] will move his restaurant to Miller’s stand one door east of the old place.<br>
[[Schlngel (surname) | Schlngel]] will occupy a portion of TP [[Baumgardner (surname) | Baumgardner]] music store, American House block after April 1st until his new brick building on E Liberty Street is completed.<br>
Money to lend on farm and city property, office Childs building, opposite post office, JW [[Emrich (surname) | Emrich]] agent.<br>
SB [[Eason (surname) | Eason]], office over the [[National Bank of Wooster]] on W Liberty Street.<br>
James [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] has new coal yard, having disposed of my coal yard on E Liberty Street and leased the Howard block on corner opposite the Archer House and erected there a new office and coal shed now better able to carry on the coal business.<br>
Wall paper for sale at [[Belnap (surname) | Belnap]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat April 11, 1883==
Dr. HA [[Hart (surname) | Hart]] now occupies the [[Episcopal Church]] parsonage as his office and residence.<br>
General [[Schlagel (surname) | Schlagel]] has commenced work on his new store building on E Liberty Street.<br>
Emma [[Brainard (surname) | Brainard]] art gallery, SE side of square.<br>
The [[Tottem-Teich Brothers]] and [[Julius and Emanuel]] have moved their shop a little up E Liberty Street, being located one door east of Kratz corner.<br>
Will [[Beresford (surname) | Beresford]] has been at work. The excavating for the foundation for the brick block he proposes to erect on his lot on E Liberty Street, opposite the [[Archer House]].<br>
[[Peter and Taylor]] coal lime purchased the old yard opposite [[Barrett Machine Shop]], E Liberty Street, Phil [[Peter (surname) | Peter]] and George W [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]].<br>
James [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] coal yard, E Liberty Street leased Howard lot opposite the [[Archer House]] and erected there a new office and coal yards.<br>
William and Harper [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]] have returned from [[Millersburg, Ohio | Millersburg]] and established a machine repair shop on W South Street. Repair all kinds of farm machinery.<br>
[[Well Bros. Dry Goods Store]], four doors west of the courthouse, W Liberty Street.<br>
Dr. WC [[Moore (surname) | Moore]] has taken Dr. CB [[Mowery (surname) | Mowery]] into partnership of the practice of medicine.<br>
Mr. George [[Power (surname) | Power]] secured services of Mrs. Sue [[Lightcap (surname) | Lightcap]] as a clerk in his store.<br>
John A [[Wilhelm (surname) | Wilhelm]] carriage shop, office and factory E Liberty Street near the depot.<br>
Benjamin [[Tiefenthaler (surname) | Tiefenthaler]] has moved his cigar manufactory from the Geitgey block to Kratz corner on E Liberty Street.<br>
Buy your carpet at JC [[Glasgow (surname) | Glasgow]] in rear room of [[Clark Bros.]] old [[Acadome Dry Goods Store]].<br>
Half works. The [[Wooster Agricultural Works]] furnish for next 60 days repairs on reapers and mowers, John H [[Kauke (surname) | Kauke]] and John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]].<br>
[[J Roth and Co.]] boots and shoes.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat April 18, 1883==
David [[Nice (surname) | Nice]] hats and caps, opposite the [[American House]], E Liberty Street.<br>
Mrs. [[Douglass (surname) | Douglass]] has moved the dressmaking business to S Buckeye Street in the Fabor building opposite the [[Archer House]].<br>
James [[Neal (surname) | Neal]] new coal office at 36 E Liberty Street, has a new accurate pair of scales.<br>
GB [[Seigenthaler (surname) | Seigenthaler]] for boots and shoes, two doors west of the courthouse.<br>
HS [[Childs (surname) | Childs]], public auction of household goods at residence on W Liberty Street.<br>
Grand opening of spring and summer millinary, Thursday and Friday, April 26-27. Mrs. [[Fox (surname) | Fox]].<br>
Mrs. [[Cutter (surname) | Cutter]], millinary of firm of [[Cutter and Smyser]] has just returned from [[New York, NY | New York]] city.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat April 25, 1883==
[[McClure Bros.]] have leased the large room formerly occupied by General [[Schlagel (surname) | Schlagel]] in Downing block, NE side of square, for groceries.<br>
George [[Faber (surname) | Faber]] next door to the courthouse, last week opened his soda fountain shop, E Liberty Street.<br>
The [[Tieche Bros.]], James and Emanuel, have taken possession of their new premises in the JL [[Gray (surname) | Gray]] building, opposite [[Plank Mill]], E Liberty Street. They are doing business in all kinds of plumbing, sheet and iron work.<br>
[[PJ Power Clothing Emporium]], spring and summer goods, SE corner of square at S Market Street.<br>
[[McDonald Machine Shop]] take notice. Repairing of portable engines. Wm N and HP [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]], managers in shop west of [[McDonald and Co.]] old works.<br>
AH [[Imgard (surname) | Imgard]], clocks and jewelry in [[Belnap Book Store]] block, E Liberty Street, corner of Buckeye, NW side.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat May 2, 1883==
Jessie [[McClellan (surname) | McClellan]]’s new revolving sign whorled all day last Saturday and a legal question is raised if it does not violate a city ordinance.<br>
Extensive brick addition to be built to [[ St. Mary Catholic Church]] which when completed, will make the edifice one-third larger. John [[Seib (surname) | Seib]] is the general contractor.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat May 9, 1883==
Proprietor JB [[France (surname) | France]] has improved the [[Academy of Music]] second now finished with a new iron cornice bearing name and newly, freshly painted.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat May 16, 1883==
[[Schlagel (surname) | Schlagel]] new building will soon be ready for occupancy.<br>
The brick walls of Wm [[Beresford (surname) | Beresford]]’s new business house on E Liberty Street are mounting upward in good style.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat June 6, 1883==
[[Rutt and Gorgas]] slaughter house on [[Barrett Farms]] east of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] was burnt to the ground last Saturday.<br>
At city council Monday evening, Mr. [[Busch (surname) | Busch]] brought up the matter of city park adjoining the High School, stating that 14 years ago the city leased the same Board of Education for 10 years and suggested that council should either renew the lease or take the park into their own hands, whereupon Mr. [[Taggart (surname) | Taggart]] moved that the city solicitor be instructed to draw up a contract to lease the park to the school board for 10 years at a normal rent. It carried.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat June 13, 1883==
DQ [[Liggett (surname) | Liggett]] is steadily recovering from his late illness and in his illness the business is being conducted by his partner AF [[Buchhelt (surname) | Buchhelt]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat June 20, 1883==
A number of street crossings have been laid of late across E Liberty Street from Babbs to Schlagels, across Buckeye Street at the [[Opera House]] one at Bowman Street and two on N Grant Street.<br>
Having sold my stock to my brother JB [[Childs (surname) | Childs]], I am ready to go to [[Kansas City, Kansas | Kansas City]] just as soon as my friends call and settle their accounts. My office is at my residence on W Liberty Street, HS [[Childs (surname) | Childs]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat June 27, 1883==
On May 1, 1883, Jacob [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] took WD [[Tyler (surname) | Tyler]] into grain business as a partner firm known as [[J Frick and Co.]]<br>
==Wayne County Democrat July 4, 1883==
[[White Front Store]] for wallpaper, SE side of square, DW [[Bechtel (surname) | Bechtel]].<br>
[[McDonald Machine Shop]] special attention to repairing of portable engines, Wm M and H [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]], west of McDonald old works.<br>
George [[Power (surname) | Power]], dealer in lamps, table cutlery and stoneware, successor to S [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]].<br>
[[Secret Society Ebenezer Lodge]] 33 NE corner of square, Wooster Chapter 27 RAM, Wooster Council 13 same location. IOOF Wooster Lodge 42 regular meetings held at hull on S Market Street.<br>
Beacon Lodge 258 IOOF [[Doylestown, Ohio | Doylestown]].<br>
Uncas Tribe 57 [[Improved Order of Red Men]], Wednesday evening in Zimmerman building, W Liberty Street.<br>
Knights of Pythias Rising Star Lodge 22 meets Tuesday evening of each week at Odd Fellows Hall.<br>
German Knights of Pythias regular meeting of Rising Star Lodge 41 every Thursday evening in K of P Hall west side of S Market Street.<br>
Irene Lodge 64 Knights of Honor meet every Thursday evening in Keefer Iron block.<br>
Moriah Temple of Honor 27 meets every Saturday evening, SE side of square.<br>
[[Wooster Council]] 13 Royal Arcanum meets every Monday evening in Red Men’s hall, Zimmerman hall W Liberty Street.<br>
Ohio Council #1 Order of Chosen Friends meeting every 1st and third Tuesday in Red Men’s hall Zimmerman building W Liberty Street.<br>
Given Post 133 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Headquarters at [[Germania Hall]] S Market Street.<br>
Mr. [[Taggart (surname) | Taggart]] and Mr. [[McMahon (surname) | McMahon]] at [[Laubach]] was appointed by council as a committee to propose a lease for city park at High School to Board of Education and report at the next regular meeting. Attention has been called to council as to bad condition of an alley back of the Geitgey block and bad condition of alley on Bowman Street between Downing and Quimby blocks. Referred to street committee.<br>
During all of last week, JJ [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]], undertaker and furniture dealer on E Liberty Street, attended the Undertakers convention in [[Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati]].<br>
[[Wisner and Muschenich]] boots and shoes in Downing block, NE corner of the square.<br>
Buggies for sale by WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]], 21-29 E South Street, opposite J [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] warehouse.<br>
Emma [[Brainard (surname) | Brainard]] art gallery SE side of square, old [[Harry Gallery]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat July 11, 1883==
The water works trustees have appointed Mr. MM [[Smith (surname) | Smith]] as superintendent of [[Water Works]]. The supply of water in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] of present works is large and sufficient for the public demands. On last Thursday, the water committee and others made a tour of investigation northwardly reporting favorably concerns the springs found on the [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] and [[Shisler (surname) | Shisler]] farm four miles distance from the city, which are strong springs of excellent water which can be brought by pipe line or delivered at Reddick Dam or at a new reservoir to be constructed. Nothing definite has been fixed only that more water is needed.<br>
Henry S [[Childs (surname) | Childs]] to close business selling off at cost office in Sprague corner.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat July 18, 1883==
Lou [[Howard (surname) | Howard]]’s old building opposite the [[Archer House]] has been painted yellow.<br>
The city park at the High School was a matter before council for lease for 10 years to the Board of Education. Special committee on motion. Mr. [[Taggart (surname) | Taggart]] was instructed to lease the park condition city is to have full use of the same during vacation of the schools during the summer months and also the evenings anytime after school hours.<br>
Councilman HS [[Childs (surname) | Childs]] of the third ward is one of the strongest advocates for bringing water into city from the springs to the north and has arguments to the board Monday. He maintained that the city must have good water, that good water means good health.<br>
Yesterday afternoon, the [[Yocum (surname) | Yocum]] family about 30 in number, had a picnic at Highland Park.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat July 25, 1883==
James [[Hunter (surname) | Hunter]] established a Vienna Bakery, 1st door west of Sprague corner, W Liberty Street.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Aug. 1, 1883==
Thresher sale at [[Wooster Agricultural Works]] Saturday 18, 1883. John H [[Kauke (surname) | Kauke]] and John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]].<br>
About 10 o’clock, the dwelling house occupied by Harrison [[Miller (surname) | Miller]] near [[Spears Chair Factory]] took fire and very badly damaged considerable household goods.<br>
Free drinks were given away at the front of Gus [[Miller (surname) | Miller]]’s W Liberty Street.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Aug. 8, 1883==
Will [[Beresford (surname) | Beresford]] has moved his merchandise from [[Archer House]] to his new building across the street.<br>
DW [[Kimber (surname) | Kimber]] has moved his law office from Germania building to rooms over [[Ogden Clothing Store]], E Liberty Street.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Aug. 15, 1883==
[[Hartman and Durstine]] on Monday received from Washington City their paten on their refrigerator. They will soon commence the manufacture of refrigerators.<br>
Several dwelling houses are being erected in the second ward on E Bowman Street. Mr. WC [[Leathe (surname) | Leathe]], supt. of [[Bural Case Co.]], is rapidly being completed. On Beall Ave., another addition to older structure further residence of Mr. GA [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]], secretary of [[Wooster Refrigerator Co.]]. Mr. ES [[Kuhn (surname) | Kuhn]] of enterprising firm of [[Kuhn and Craighead]] is laying his foundation. Mr. Walter T [[Peckinpaugh (surname) | Peckinpaugh]], teller at National Bank, commenced a house on N Bever Street.<br>
The [[Wayne County Pioneer Association]] will hold its fourth annual meeting and picnic in Highland Park Aug. 30th. Albert [[McFadden (surname) | McFadden]]- president, James [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]]- secretary.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Aug. 22, 1883==
On Saturday afternoon of the week, at old Sprague corner, will sell at 1 pm the entire stock of clothing, hats and caps. HS [[Childs (surname) | Childs]], bound for Kansas.<br>
WH [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]], barber shop on E Liberty Street, is lighted up with newly purchased carbon oil gas.<br>
Mr. Harry [[Huffstott (surname) | Huffstott]] has become a partner in the firm of [[Harding and Co. Hardware]], one door west of the courthouse.<br>
Connected with [[Agricultural Works]] is fine set of buggies and carriages at JT [[Shields (surname) | Shields]]’s establishment, SW corner of square. Ed [[Geiselman (surname) | Geiselman]] will show stock to customers.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Sept. 5, 1883==
NL [[Baumgardner (surname) | Baumgardner]] has moved his [[Boston Shoe Store]] two doors east of old stand in American Hotel block.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Sept. 12, 1883==
Handsome jewelry case ever seen in city was brought last week from Colorado by Lewis [[McClellan (surname) | McClellan]] and presented to his brother Jessie [[McClellan (surname) | McClellan]]. It can be seen at [[McClellan Book Store]], 21 E Liberty Street, American block.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Sept. 19, 1883==
For rent, store building formerly occupied by William [[Donner (surname) | Donner]], W Liberty Street. Inquire at [[L Shibley and Bro. Jewelry Store]].<br>
Thomas [[Kent (surname) | Kent]] was arrested for burning the Geitgey block on Friday morning Jan. 28, 1881. A fire broke out in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] in frame business block on S Market Street, which destroyed property in the amount estimated 30000. The origin of the fire was a mystery, but generally considered arson in absence of any other known cause. Several parties were suspicious of committing the act and much rumor and talk on the subject has occurred ever since. The matter will come to front that on fact of Friday of last week. Theodore [[Kent (surname) | Kent]] was arrested and charged with the crime. He had been indicted in the case by the grand jury. He was arrested on warrant at the [[Central Hotel]] by deputy sheriff EA [[Brown (surname) | Brown]]. A 1000 bail was fixed by Judge [[Parsons (surname) | Parsons]]. ES [[Dowell (surname) | Dowell]] has been retained as his attorney.<br>
[[Foltz and Pollock]] entered opening up a new photography gallery in rooms formerly occupied by Neal O [[Harrington (surname) | Harrington]], above [[Craighead Grocery Store]]. They just finished completing the rooms. They will be ready for business next Friday or Saturday.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Sept. 26, 1883==
Mr. Anthony [[Leies (surname) | Leies]] has made decided improvement to [[Keister Hotel]] property by laying new gutters and pavements the whole length of the lot on the east side.<br>
Jos [[Nachtrieb (surname) | Nachtrieb]] is now clerking in the drug store of CB [[Baird (surname) | Baird]], #4ME.<br>
[[Well Bros.]] at the dry goods store, four doors west of the courthouse.<br>
Peter [[McLaughlin (surname) | McLaughlin]] of firm of [[Foust and McLaughlin]], is in [[Garrett, Kansas | Garrett]], where he is establishing a dry goods store which will be conducted by Forest [[Price (surname) | Price]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Nov. 7, 1883==
Ladies wishing how to cut and fit dresses, call Kate [[Elsperman (surname) | Elsperman]]. Office on E South Street, near the railroad.<br>
Merchants, attorneys and physicians same.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Nov. 14, 1883==
Pianos, organs and sewing machines for sale at John H [[Thomas (surname) | Thomas]] [[Parlor of Music]], north of the county buildings.<br>
CF [[Conrad (surname) | Conrad]] Billard Hall, E Liberty Street.<br>
New enterprise in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. JA [[Hunter (surname) | Hunter]] has opened a restaurant under Conrad’s Billard Hall.<br>
Mrs. [[Stoddard (surname) | Stoddard]] will continue to occupy her studio in Larwill House, N Market Street.<br>
[[St. John’s Eating House]] has been moved from Black’s corner to corner of South and S Walnut Street.<br>
Jessie [[McClellan (surname) | McClellan]] went to [[New York, NY | New York]] to buy stock for [[McClellan Bros. Store]] 21 E Liberty Street.<br>
[[Doc Carr Livery Stable]] in rear of the post office, E Liberty Street.<br>
Announcement. I have purchased the [[Wooster Book Bindery]] of WC [[Rice (surname) | Rice]] and have moved to Geitgey’s new building next to the [[Exchange Bank]], DE [[Robison (surname) | Robison]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Nov. 21, 1883==
ED [[Fisher (surname) | Fisher]], harness and bridals, S Market Street, 1st door south of the square.<br>
John [[Straus (surname) | Straus]] long time with Joe [[Schuch (surname) | Schuch]], has transferred his services to Fred [[Reese (surname) | Reese]] barber shop on S Market Street.<br>
Joe [[Sullivan (surname) | Sullivan]], the barber, has returned from [[Columbus, Ohio | Columbus]] and taken front chair at Joe [[Schuch (surname) | Schuch]] shop, E Liberty Street, his old place.<br>
Harrison [[Swigert (surname) | Swigert]] has sent to [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] some samples of corn he raised on his farm. It is on exhibition at BD [[Hartman (surname) | Hartman]]’s new saddle shop on W Liberty Street.<br>
Wm [[Nold (surname) | Nold]] tendered his resignation as [[Water Works]] trustee to council Monday evening, stating that turning off of the water has subjected him to more personal abuse from some of the citizens that he would no longer submit to. The resignation was tabled until next meeting.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Nov. 28, 1883==
[[J Cunningham and Br.]] china.<br>
GB [[Seigenthaler (surname) | Seigenthaler]].<br>
[[Kinney and Collery Hardware]], #2ME.<br>
One of the handsomest new residences is that of WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]] on N Market Street, which was completed last week by Mr.[[Williams (surname) | Williams]] and Mr. [[Houghins (surname) | Houghins]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Dec. 5, 1883==
[[Foltz and Co.]], new art gallery located in PD Hall building, corner of square and E Liberty Street. Entrance next door to [[Shibley Jewelry Store]].<br>
[[B Barrett and Son]] E Liberty Street for steam engines and boilers.<br>
George [[Power (surname) | Power]], successor to S [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]], dealer of lamps, table cutlery and stoneware.<br>
George [[Fabor (surname) | Fabor]] returned to his bakery next door to post office, E Liberty Street.<br>
The citizens of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] are to be provided with more water and water works trustees are going to work at once to effect the desirable results. The propose to sink a well in hollow bank of Quimby Park, north of High School and collect therein all the spring water that flows down the way and with a steam pump, force the water through a pipe up into the dam. The pump to start with, will cost 750 with capacity of pumping 300 gallons per minute.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Dec. 12, 1883==
New officers of [[Coach Pad Co.]], election at works on S Grant Street. Election of officers as follows, directors: WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]], John S [[Caskey (surname) | Caskey]], Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]], DW [[Immel (surname) | Immel]], Jacob [[Stark (surname) | Stark]]. President- WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]], Sec.-Jacob [[Stark (surname) | Stark]], tres.-John S [[Caskey (surname) | Caskey]].<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Dec. 19, 1883==
Peter W [[Young (surname) | Young]] and brother-in-law, HL [[Fawectt (surname) | Fawcett]], have dissolved partnership in the bottling works. Mr. [[Young (surname) | Young]] will continue the business while Mr. [[Fawcett (surname) | Fawcett]] will take charge of the [[Proeger Restaurant]] near the depot.<br>
==Wayne County Democrat Dec. 26, 1883==
[[Wooster Market and Grains]] corrected by J [[Frick (surname) | Frick]], dealer in wool, wheat, corn and oats at [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] warehouse on E South Street.<br>
James A [[Ogden (surname) | Ogden]] clothing, opposite the post office, E Liberty Street at Childs building.<br>
[[Well Bros.]] have purchased George [[Steur (surname) | Steur]] dry goods store in [[Shreve, Ohio | Shreve]].<br>
[[White Front Novelty Store]]. Uncle Joe says, [[White Front Store]], SE side of square.<br>
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