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The building that housed this business was originally erected in 1869, and in 1872 came into the hands of Jacob {{Surname|Frick}} and J.S.R. {{Surname|Overholt}}, at which time the building was materially enlarged and the facilities largely increased. In 1884 the mill was entirely reconstructed to a complete roller mill, and in every department the beast know appliances, with ample steam power for operating the machinery, was introduced. The building is 120 X 40 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height, and has now a capacity of 300 barrels of choice flour per day. The principal brands produced are known as the "Amber" and "Gold Thread" which are sold in all sections. Both merchant work and exchange is transacted. The general operations of the Wooster Mills were conducted under the above firm name, but on January 1st, 1887, Mr. Frick retired, and the entire ownership and control devolved upon Mr. Overholt. Mr. Overholt is a native of Pennsylvania, and in July, 1862, he enlisted in the 15th Regt. Pa. Cavalry, serving until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge. He also deals in grain, flour and mill feed.
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*  1884. Wooster City and Wayne County Business Directory, 1884-1885. Shives, Merz & Shives, Compilers, Editors and Publishers, Wayne County Herald, Wooster, Ohio, 1884.  '''R 917.71 W88 1884-1885'''
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*  1884. Wooster City and Wayne County Business Directory, 1884-1885. Shives, Merz & Shives, Compilers, Editors and Publishing Industries, Wayne County Herald, Wooster, Ohio, 1884.  '''R 917.71 W88 1884-1885'''
  
 
*[[Annual Business Review of Wayne County (1887)]]
 
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** 1887 - {{Surname|Overholt}} & Co., Proprietors
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** 1887 - Overholt & Co., Proprietors
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This building was originally erected in 1869, and in 1972 came into the hands of Jacob {{surname|Frick}} and J.S.R. {{Surname|Overholt}}, at which time the building was materially enlarged and the facilities increased.  In 1844 the mill was entirely reconstructed to a complete roller mill, and in every department the best known appliances, with ample steam power for operating the machinery, was introduced.  The building is 120 X 40 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height, and has now a capacity of 300 barrels of choice family flour per day.  The principal brands produced are known as the "Amber" and "Gold Thread," which are sold in all sections.  Both merchant work and exchange is transacted.  The general operations of the Wooster Mills were conducted under the above firm name, but on January 1st, 1887, Mr. {{Surname|Frick}} retired, and the entire ownership and control devolved upon Mr. {{Surname|Overholt}}. Mr. Overholt is a native of Pennsylvania, and in July, 1862, he enlisted in the 15th Regt. Pa. Cavalry, seving until the close of the war, when he recieved an honorable discharge.  He also deals in grain, flour, and mill feed.
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This building was originally erected in 1869, and in 1972 came into the hands of Jacob {{surname|Frick}} and J.S.R. Overholt, at which time the building was materially enlarged and the facilities increased.  In 1844 the mill was entirely reconstructed to a complete roller mill, and in every department the best known appliances, with ample steam power for operating the machinery, was introduced.  The building is 120 X 40 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height, and has now a capacity of 300 barrels of choice family flour per day.  The principal brands produced are known as the "Amber" and "Gold Thread," which are sold in all sections.  Both merchant work and exchange is transacted.  The general operations of the Wooster Mills were conducted under the above firm name, but on January 1st, 1887, Mr. Frick retired, and the entire ownership and control devolved upon Mr. Overholt. Mr. Overholt is a native of Pennsylvania, and in July, 1862, he enlisted in the 15th Regt. Pa. Cavalry, seving until the close of the war, when he recieved an honorable discharge.  He also deals in grain, flour, and mill feed.
 
<ref>Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - '''Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887'''</ref>
 
<ref>Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - '''Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887'''</ref>
  
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The building that housed this business was originally erected in 1869, and in 1872 came into the hands of Jacob Frick and J.S.R. Overholt, at which time the building was materially enlarged and the facilities largely increased. In 1884 the mill was entirely reconstructed to a complete roller mill, and in every department the beast know appliances, with ample steam power for operating the machinery, was introduced. The building is 120 X 40 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height, and has now a capacity of 300 barrels of choice flour per day. The principal brands produced are known as the "Amber" and "Gold Thread" which are sold in all sections. Both merchant work and exchange is transacted. The general operations of the Wooster Mills were conducted under the above firm name, but on January 1st, 1887, Mr. Frick retired, and the entire ownership and control devolved upon Mr. Overholt. Mr. Overholt is a native of Pennsylvania, and in July, 1862, he enlisted in the 15th Regt. Pa. Cavalry, serving until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge. He also deals in grain, flour and mill feed.
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*  1869 - Mill building erected.
 
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*  1872 - business sold to Jacob Frick and J.S.R. Overholt and the Overholt & Co. City Mills business was formed, and the building was enlarged.
 
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*  1884 - building is completely renovated to become a complete roller mill and was four-stories in height.
 
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*  1887 - Frick retires and Overholt takes complete control of the business.
 
  
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* 1869 - Mill building erected.
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* 1872 - business sold to Jacob Frick and J.S.R. Overholt and the Overholt & Co. City Mills business was formed, and the building was enlarged.
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* 1884 - building is completely renovated to become a complete roller mill and was four-stories in height.
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* 1887 - Frick retires and Overholt takes complete control of the business.
  
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File:OverholtCoCityMills-1876-Ltrhd.jpg|Overholt & Co. City Mills letter dated 1876.
 
File:OverholtCoCityMills-1876-Ltrhd.jpg|Overholt & Co. City Mills letter dated 1876.
 
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File:WoosterCityMills-SanbornMaps1888.PNG|Sanborn Maps 1888
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File:WooCityMills-1871-Built.JPG|Wooster Weekly Republican, 1871-JUL-20 p.3
 
File:WooCityMills-1871-Built.JPG|Wooster Weekly Republican, 1871-JUL-20 p.3
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File:WoostercityMills WoosterRepublican 1874-07-16p3.PNG|article, <ref>Wooster City Mills. Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio. 1874-07-16, p. 3.</ref>
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File:City Mills, Wooster and Wooster City Mills WR19170330p8.png|article. <ref>Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1917 March 30, p. 8.</ref>
 
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  • Wooster City Mills
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  • Food Manufacturing
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  • 1869
    Wooster,Ohio
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    • Wooster, Ohio, United States
  • 1884. Wooster City and Wayne County Business Directory, 1884-1885. Shives, Merz & Shives, Compilers, Editors and Publishing Industries, Wayne County Herald, Wooster, Ohio, 1884. R 917.71 W88 1884-1885

This building was originally erected in 1869, and in 1972 came into the hands of Jacob Frick and J.S.R. Overholt, at which time the building was materially enlarged and the facilities increased. In 1844 the mill was entirely reconstructed to a complete roller mill, and in every department the best known appliances, with ample steam power for operating the machinery, was introduced. The building is 120 X 40 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height, and has now a capacity of 300 barrels of choice family flour per day. The principal brands produced are known as the "Amber" and "Gold Thread," which are sold in all sections. Both merchant work and exchange is transacted. The general operations of the Wooster Mills were conducted under the above firm name, but on January 1st, 1887, Mr. Frick retired, and the entire ownership and control devolved upon Mr. Overholt. Mr. Overholt is a native of Pennsylvania, and in July, 1862, he enlisted in the 15th Regt. Pa. Cavalry, seving until the close of the war, when he recieved an honorable discharge. He also deals in grain, flour, and mill feed. [1]

The building that housed this business was originally erected in 1869, and in 1872 came into the hands of Jacob Frick and J.S.R. Overholt, at which time the building was materially enlarged and the facilities largely increased. In 1884 the mill was entirely reconstructed to a complete roller mill, and in every department the beast know appliances, with ample steam power for operating the machinery, was introduced. The building is 120 X 40 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height, and has now a capacity of 300 barrels of choice flour per day. The principal brands produced are known as the "Amber" and "Gold Thread" which are sold in all sections. Both merchant work and exchange is transacted. The general operations of the Wooster Mills were conducted under the above firm name, but on January 1st, 1887, Mr. Frick retired, and the entire ownership and control devolved upon Mr. Overholt. Mr. Overholt is a native of Pennsylvania, and in July, 1862, he enlisted in the 15th Regt. Pa. Cavalry, serving until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge. He also deals in grain, flour and mill feed.

Quick Facts

  • 1869 - Mill building erected.
  • 1872 - business sold to Jacob Frick and J.S.R. Overholt and the Overholt & Co. City Mills business was formed, and the building was enlarged.
  • 1884 - building is completely renovated to become a complete roller mill and was four-stories in height.
  • 1887 - Frick retires and Overholt takes complete control of the business.

Business Letterheads

  • Overholt & Co. City Mills letter dated 1876.

Maps

  • Sanborn Maps 1888

Newspaper articles

  • WooCityMills-Pic.JPG

  • Wooster Weekly Republican, 1871-JUL-20 p.3

  • article, [2]

  • article. [3]

WooCityMills-Pic.JPG

  1. ↑ Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887
  2. ↑ Wooster City Mills. Wooster Republican. Wooster, Ohio. 1874-07-16, p. 3.
  3. ↑ Wooster Republican, Wooster, Ohio. 1917 March 30, p. 8.
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