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==Comprehensive History==
 
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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.
 
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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==Locations==
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==Comprehensive History==
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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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==What Links Here==
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Revision as of 11:05, 24 January 2017

Wooster City Mills
Type Proprietorship
Fate Dissolved
Founded Wooster, Ohio (1869 (1869)), Enlgd, improved, elevator added 1872, rebuilt to complete Roller Mill 1884
Founder(s) Overholt & Company
Headquarters Wooster, Ohio, United States
Number of locations 1
Area served Wayne County, Ohio

Comprehensive History

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.

Locations

City Directories

Comprehensive History

Slogans

Historical documents

Timeline

  • 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.

Gallery

Business Letterheads

Business Photos

Newspaper articles

Newspaper full-text articles

Newspaper ads

Newspaper citations with no attached images

References


What Links Here


Slogans

Timeline

Gallery

Historical documents

  • 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

Business photos

Business letterheads

  • Overholt & Co. City Mills letter dated 1876.

Newspaper articles

  • WooCityMills-Pic.JPG

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


Newspaper ads

References


What Links Here

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