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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'''
* 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'''
*[[Annual Business Review of Wayne County (1887)]]
** 1887 - {{Surname|Overholt}} & Co., Proprietors
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.
<ref>Annual Business Review of Wayne County, Ohio, 1887 - '''Ohio Wayne Dir An78t 1887'''</ref>
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