Wooster Republican, Business Abstracts 1870-1891

Wooster Republican Dec. 8, 1881

Gerlach and Kinkler are killing some immense hogs this season.

Wooster Republican Dec. 8, 1881 Gerlach and Kinkler buttery killing some immense hogs this season in Germania Hall meat market. Will Beresford, tailor and draper in American House block, has an eloquent and new sweeping sign , work of Mr. JD Miller. BS Tiefenthaler has moved his cigar manufactory to Geitgey’s new building on S Market Street for manufacture of cigars. He occupies three large rooms and has a number of skilled workman turning out thousands of cigars. Wooster Republican Dec. 15, 1881 Grand opening of holiday good gifts at WA Donner at White Front, SE side of square. Mr. John Beistle of our city, died suddenly of paralysis at his residence on W Liberty Street last Friday evening at the age of 76. On Dec. 1st, WA Underwood took his son in law, JB Robison Jr. in with him as a partner in the Wooster Whip Works firm. New firm name of Underwood and Robison. Mr. Underwood has been in the business for 18 years. Mr. Robison is a Wooster boy. Wooster Republican Dec. 22, 1881 An ordinance to provide for the acceptance of Rebecca Street, Bever Street, Beall Ave., Spink Street, College Ave., Pearl Street, Pine Street, Park Street, Chestnut Street, Spring Street, University Street, Stibbs Street, Gasche Street, E Henry Street, Prospect Street, Maiden Lane Street, Hancock, Callhill, Billard, Palmer and Theodore Street. Be it ordained by council of city of Wooster a majority of members selected hereto concerning that Bever Street from south line of Spring Street to northern boundary line of said city to become a street. Spink Street from Bowman Street to University Street. Beall Ave. from Bowman Street to northern boundary line of said city. College Street from Bowman Street to University Street. Pearl street from N Buckeye Street to Beall Ave. Pine Street from Beall Ave. to Quimby Ave. Park Street from Quimby Ave. to Bever Street. Chestnut Street from Beall Ave. to Quimby Ave. Spring Street, Gasche Street to N Buckeye Street. Spring Street from Gasche Street to N Buckeye Street; University Street from Quimby Ave. to Gasche Street, Stibbs Street from Beall Ave. to Gasche Street. Gasche Street from Linn Street to Northern boundary of city of Wooster. E Henry Street Prospect Street, Callhill Street, Palmer Street and Theodore Street.- JP VanNest president, LR Kramer city clerk. Dec. 5, 1881. WC Democrat Dec. 28, 1881 Next week CW McClure will move his store and tin store up the street to Geitgey’s new block, 1st door below Kauke and Frost. Wooster Republican Jan. 5, 1882 Boots and shoes cheap at Quimby Bros., six doors east of post office, E Liberty Street. Clark Bros. in Acadome. Pierson and Co., west corner room of the American Hotel, for clothing. Diaries at Jessie McClellan, 21 E Liberty Street. Holiday boots and shoes at Boston Shoe Store of NL Baumgardner, east room of west corner room of the American Hotel. Emporium Dry Goods and Drug Store of CB Baird and Co., #4ME, 2 doors west of the post office. JS Bissell and Bro., #1ME. Laubach and Donnelly, SE side of square, pure druggists. Wooster Flour and Grain Market corrected by J Frick, dealer in wool, oats and corn. Warehouse on South Street. JJ Geitgey, elegant parlor suites and undertaking, E Liberty Street, in Curry’s brick block. McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store, 5 W Liberty Street.

WC Democrat Jan. 4, 1882 JC Moore, office in Keefer Iron block, over hardware store. Dr. John W Baughman, office on courthouse rooms on the east side. AD Metz, office of HS Childs Clothing Store, next to Zimmerman’s exchange building, W Liberty Street. JR Woodsworth; John McSweeney; SR Bonewitz; McBride and Mullins; B, SB and BF Eason; Isaac Johnson; LQ Jeffries. Physicians: Dr. JD Alexander; Dr. AH Hunt; Drs. L and WW Firestone; Dr. John A Gann; Dr. J Robison; Dr. George E Liggett; Dr. WC Moore. AM Glick, golden corner cash one price clothing store, SW side of square. B Barrett and Son, steam engines and boilers, E Liberty Street. Chan Mans Chinese California Laundry on Diamond Alley, SW side of square. William Shibley, jewelry store, corner of E Liberty and Buckeye Streets. E Chatelain jewelry store, SW side of square, one door below WC National Bank. CB Baird and Son, #4ME drugs. GB Seigenthaler, boots and shoes, middle room in Keefer Iron block. Boston Shoe Store, NL Baumgardner, east half of west corner room of American Hotel block. PJ Power Clothing Store, SW side of square, two doors below WC National Bank. Barrett and Ogden Clothing Store, E Liberty Street. David Nice, hat store, three doors east of post office, opposite American Hotel. Harding and Co., hardware store. Foundry and machine shop of John Stevens and Co., successor to Redinger, Stevens and Co., manufacture all kinds of castings. Roller and Wilson druggists, W Liberty Street. Will Beresford, tailor and draper, Archer House block, E Liberty Street. Big smash in tinware stoves at JW Maurer at new tin and stove store in Babbs building on E Liberty Street. Sale of buggies and wagons at Wm H Banker 21-29 E South Street, opposite J Frick warehouse, formerly Beistle old stand. JF Bissell and Bro., #1ME. Gloves for sale at OPF Risch, great one price clothing store, SW public square, near Exchange Bank. Pierson and Co., west corner room of the American Hotel. Clark Bros. in Acadome building for dry goods, E Liberty Street. GB Seigenthaler, boots and shoes, two doors west of the courthouse.

Wooster Republican Jan. 5, 1882 Hardware at Keefer Iron block will be continued under firm name of Harding and Co.. AM Glick Clothing Store, one price, SW side of square, OPF Risch manager. CB Baird and Son, drugs, #4ME. E Chatelain, gold and silver watches, clocks and jewelry, SW side of square, one door below Quimby bank. David Nice hat store, three doors east of post office, opposite the American Hotel, E Liberty Street. Attorneys: DW Kimber in Childs building, E Liberty Street, over Barrett and Ogden Clothing Store; Wiley and McClarran east side N Market Street, three doors south of North Street; JR Woodsworth office E Liberty Street, opposite the post office in Childs building; Wilson and Orr office SW side of square, upstairs, two doors south of the WC National Bank; CM Yocum and F Taggart office SW side of square in Quimby building; Isaac Johnson, SW side of square, upstairs; McSweeney and Parsons office Iron block, upstairs; B, SB and BF Eason office upstairs in Zimmerman building W Liberty Street; AS [[McClure (surname) | McClure and Martin L Smyser office #6ME, upstairs; John R McKinney office over Lucas and Wiler Shoe Store, SW side of square; LQ Jeffries, office SW side of square, upstairs in the rooms formerly occupied by John P Jeffries; ES Dowell, office over Johnson’s bank, SW side of square; Alfred J Thomas office 2nd floor of Jackson building, NE side of square; MB McClure NE side of square, opposite county buildings; SR Bonewitz office over TH Taylor grocery store, W Liberty Street. Physicians: Dr. HM Shaffer SE side of square over Laubach and Bevard Drug Store; Dr. John A Gann office and residence 111 N Market Street, two doors north of [[Episcopal Church; Dr. George Liggett #4ME upstairs, entrance by the hall from the front residence N Market Street, two doors south of Trinity ME Church; Dr. JE Barrett a few doors east of the Archer House; Dr. JD Robison 35 office and residence 158 N Market Street; Drs. L and WW Firestone 32 N Market Street; Dr. WC Moore over Roller and Wilson Drug Store W Liberty Street; Dr. AH Hunt office over L Shibley and Bro. Jewelry Store SE side of square; Dr. RN Warren office and residence 21 E North Street; Dr. J Dazelle Alexander office SE corner of Walnut and North Streets. Dentists

• Dr. RJ Cunningham office east side of S Market Street
• Dr. BJ Jones SE side of square.

Will Beresford tailor and draper Archer House block. Roller and Wilson Drug Store W Liberty Street. Barrett and Ogden ready made clothing E Liberty Street, opposite post office in Childs building. Hartman and Durstine Lumber Yard corner of Bever and Larwill Streets. J Zimmerman and Co. Drug Store W Liberty Street. Carriage and Wagon Works of WH Banker at Beistle’s old stand on South Street. DY Landis parlor furniture foot of Beall Ave. and E Liberty Street, better known as William Stitt corner. Laubach and Donnelly Drug Store, SW side of square. Quimby Bros. boots and shoes, six doors east of post office, E Liberty Street. Wooster Grain Market corrected by J Frick, dealer in wool, wheat, flour and oats, E South Street. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser for fall and winter goods, SE side of square.

WC Democrat Jan. 11, 1882 DW Matz, with expensive hardware, has accepted position in Mansfield hardware store, of Wagner and Forney.

Wooster Republican Feb. 2, 1882 Good chance for the right man. I will sell half interest in Wooster Steam Granite and Marble Works also my house and lot on E South Street, Samuel Metzler. David Fletcher and JW Bevard, last week purchased the harness and saddle shop of late JH Reid and continue the business at the old stand on NE side of public square. On last Saturday, George Schuch, while working at his chair barber shop on W Liberty Street, was suddenly struck down by apoplexy of the heart and fell to the floor severely lifeless. Later, he recovered and is now up and well again. A number of young men in Wooster have organized themselves into sort of an association and have arranged for permanent roller skating in the city. The Curry building on E Liberty Street has been leased and will make a splendid rink. Fifty pairs of skates have been ordered and are expected this week.

Wooster Republican Feb. 9, 1882 From this date Feb. 6th, we will not loan any grain sacks as we are keeping them for ourselves for sale, JSR Overholt, J Frick, Willaman and Griffith and Plank Brothers. For rent. A desirable store on the square, 60x24 ft. Daniel Funck. Gerlach and Kinkler Meat Market Germania Hall S Market Street. Meeting of city council. Proceedings 1st regular meeting of city council for February, Monday evening. Resolution passed by voice vote argument between LP Ohligher for city of Wooster and JB Taylor agent of JH Hammond and Co. for purchase of the Organ Works property 1020 for city hospital. LP Ohligher offered a resolution granting an order on the city treasury for 100 in part payment of price stipulating resolution passed. Councilman Saybolt moved that control of city hospital be taken over by Board of Health and placed in the hands of city council. Dr. WH Davis proprietor of E Liberty Street drug store, has gone to make a short visit with his friends in Indiana.

Wooster Republican Feb. 16, 1882 Wisner and Muschenick received a new improved Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine. Aaron S Lehman has sold his stock of stoves, tinware, etc. to Frank Logan and Martin Gross of Apple Creek, giving possession the 1st of April. Logan and Gross will occupy the Hitchcock building on S Market Street, formerly occupied by CW McClure and room now occupied by Mr. Lehman #3ME. Will be refitted and new plate glass window put in and Quimby Bros. will occupy it as their shoe store on April 1st. Notes for sale, Lehr and Smith Agriculture Hall, Wooster. Laubach and Donnelly. Rice Blank Book and Stationary next door to the Central Hotel S Market Street. J Cunningham and Bro. have moved their entire stock of goods into rooms on the NE side of square, formerly Barrett Grocery for lots of china glass and queens ware. For Sale. Entire stock of Lake Livery consisting of horses, buggies and sleighs and harnesses. Call and see rear of Spear Furniture wareroom W Liberty Street.

Wooster Republican Feb. 23, 1882 Notice of dissolution of partnership between Joseph Lucas and William H Wiler under firm name of Lucas and Wiler by mutual consent Feb. 21, 1882. Josiah Lucas is retiring and Wiler will continue the business and assuming indebtedness of the firm. Large brick building residence of late SF Day on W Liberty Street, two blocks west of the square, is offered for sale. Property front 60 ft on Liberty Street and 180 ft deep, has two story brick house 35x80 ft and two story frame building 20x40 ft, west half of lot and house and wash house. Fresh vegetables for sale at Kuhn and Craighead SE side of square. Old wringers repaired at 46 W Liberty Street. Clothing for sale a short time on W Liberty Street. Zimmerman Drug Store W Liberty Street. Mr. Logan and Mr. Myers have moved their grocery into new brick building on S Market Street. Grocery store of JH Taylor on W Liberty Street.

Wooster Republican March 2, 1882 The work of finishing the new IOOF building hall in new block on S Market Street has commenced and it is the intention of having it ready for dedication on Wednesday April 26, 1882, the anniversary of establishment of American Odd Fellowship. Miss Grace Schuhers McClarran, only daughter of Mrs. Henry McBride, died at her mother’s residence on W Liberty Street last Saturday morning after a long and protracted illness. Miss McClarran was about 18 years of age, born in Wooster and one of its bright and promising young ladies. Henry Snyder and Son, horse dealers. These gentlemen were formerly citizens of Spencer of Madison County and came to Wooster over one year ago. They purchased valuable residence and erected commendable barns and stables and permanently located. In an interview with Henry and WP Snyder in regard to the shipment of 26 consisting of 17 horses and stables of AA Carr, the horses are Clydesdales and Norman products raised in Wayne, Stark, Ashland, Holmes, and Richland counties. Buy Empire wringer at Days Tin Store 46 W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican March 9, 1882 George W Schlagel has decided to remain at his old stand in Downing block, NE side of the square. Mr. Jacob Schmuch and Thomas Pollock will open a grocery store in rooms new occupied by Wisner and Muschneich in shoe store in old Brown corner and room will be refitted and finished in particular for trade expert to open as soon as the room is completed. SE Smith and Bro. grocery and provision store. Open in old stand of Logan and Myers in S Market Street. Monday, March 13th, they will be starting up their business in this city. HB Swartz has taken possession of the law office in Downing block, lately occupied by Isaac Johnson. A number of gentlemen engaged in various branches of business are organizing a stove company for manufacture of stoves. George S Baker, boot and shoe merchant on W Liberty Street, died Tuesday at his residence on North Street between Bever and Beall Ave. Mr. DH Pierson, American House clothier, returned last Saturday from the east.

Wooster Republican March 16, 1882 Tuesday, the Central House on S Market Street was sold by proprietor AA Carr to Mr. Joseph Tiefenthaler. The Wooster Stove Co. has finally become incorporated being chartered by Sect. Of State last Saturday. Incorporators are: Mr. LP Ohligher, A Saybolt Jr., CV Hard, DC Curry, JR Zimmerman, AS [Lehman (surname) | Lehman]], PC Given, MM Smith, John McSweeney and Albert Imgard. They are some of Wooster’s most active and enterprising young men. The capital stock 15000 in shares of 50.00 has all been subscribed. The foundry and machine shop of John Stevens and Co. has been secured and manufacture and is expected in full blast by June. Mr. Silas Ogden, formerly with A Saybolt Jr., has accepted a position in the custom department of stove and tin store of CW McClure on S Market Street. Wooster Brush Works is kept running to its fullest capacity during the months of January and February. The sales amounted to over 11000. Samuel Metzler has sold his house on E South Street next to the Whip Factory, to Mr. John Bahl. Mr. John C France will occupy the house the coming year. Mr. Bahl has sold his residence on S Buckeye Street to Robert Barnes, who will enlarge it this spring. Firemen in council, engineer and company offices. Meeting of several companies of Wooster Fire Department held last Monday votes to indicate the firemen’s choice of chief engineer. There were three candidates: John F Resmer, John D Miller and Elan Smith. Ballot Smith-26, Miller-59, Resmer-63. List of each fire company. J Cunningham and Bro. have moved their stock to room on NE side of the square, formerly Barrett Grocery.

Wooster Republican March 23, 1882 Condition of WC National Bank as of close of business March 11, 1882, 39247.60, in assets and same in liabilities, JG Hartman cashier, Jacob Frick, SR Overholt, John Sider directors. For sale- two gray mares, inquire of Whip Factory on S Buckeye and South Streets.

City council meeting. Second regular council meeting last Monday evening. An ordinance abolishing Board of Health minority report on water committee reported. The clerk read annual report of Board of Health and ordered to be placed on file. The report of the Water Works trustees was read and on motion was referred to clerk of board with request to be made out as an itemized statement. The report as read shows balance in the treasury 1056.86. Minority report of water committee of council was presented by Mr. Kauke. After reading the report by the Water Works trustees Nov. 7, 1881 approved by water committee and adopted by the council said response recommending the purchase of tract of land belonging to the Robison estate near the Apple Creek bridge and erecting a pumping works therein to increase the supply of water for city by pumping water from the mill race near by into the water mains of the city. Mr. Kauke submitted minority report. We cannot join in the recommendation of the majority report to purchase the 10 ½ acres of land belonging to the Robison estate on north side of the race for 1900 recommended by water works. After expending nearly 100000 without having supply of water which can be depended upon to serve for fire purposes alone, it becomes important that whatever we do in the future and what additional money we spend in so doing as to accomplish the desired object a full supply of clear water for fire and general taste. We object to the purchase as it gives no right to city to control the water and is liable to be turned off at another direction at any time. Second, in case the water should have to be taken from Apple Creek, SW of the bridge, we come in contact with drainage of the city, the paper mill and brewery and in summer season the whole stream from the bridge of the Millersburg Road north to the bridge on Canton Road is a mud hole made so by cattle and hogs wandering and wallowing in the hot days and frequently in dry seasons there is hardly any water running at the south bridge for two to three months of the year. We are fully aware an additional supply of water is necessary. We do not deny in procuring it. But we should not be too hasty without carefully considering the wants of our city. In our judgment, the proper and only safe point to locate a stream boiler and pump at or as near the junction of the two branches of Apple Creek near Stibbs Factory and practically in case of waste water from Stibbs] springs is twice as strong as Reddick spring now is and not cost a large sum of within which does not satisfy private customers as a supply for fire. We can use it for some years, but will evidently have to be abandoned. Therefore, we recommend that the Water Works trustees be instructed to make estimates and surveys to suggestions made and report to council at earliest date possible. On motion, the report was received and ordered to be placed on file. On motion, both reports were ordered referred to the Water Works trustees with instructions they investigate subject still further and report as early as possible.

Altercation of Martin Jacobs saloon on E Liberty Street last Saturday night between Henry Jacobs and John Taylor. Wm Beresford, popular Archer House tailor and draper, on Tuesday, closed the bargain with Wm Bibrath of Bucyrus for the purchase of coal property across the street from Archer House lot 30x180 ft deep. Mr. Beresford paid 2705. The lease of the present coal yard does not expire for a year, the expiration after which Mr. Beresford contemplates erecting a business block containing two business rooms. This will be a decided improvement on E Liberty Street. Wisner and Muschneich have moved their stock of boots and shoes into east room of Downing block.

Wooster Republican March 30, 1882 Capt. JM Clark of firm of Clark Bros., stopped in NY city last week and goods are starting to arrive. Last Thursday evening, policeman Jacob Long was going up Starks Alley on S Market Street, fell into an uncovered cellar way and hurt his leg quite severely. He has been off duty since. His brother Al is taking his place. Mr. FD Belnap has just returned and received a large amount of wall paper, corner opposite the Archer House, E Liberty Street. Wisner and Muschneich, shoes for the people, NE corner of square in east room of the Downing block. Shields has Oliver plows for sale.

Wooster Republican April 6, 1882 Cassiday sulky plows. Don’t forget Shields sells Oliver plows and showrooms are in the former office of McDonald and Co. in Howard building, three doors west of Saybolt Tin Store on W Liberty Street. RL Mead, manufacture of Scottish and Irish collars. His shop was recently overhauled and made larger on S Market Street. Lost between Columbus Road bridge and John Sand’s residence were 210 greenbacks, check on Exchange Bank of Kauke and Frost for 90- Stephen Ely or John Ely. Lindol Sprague Jr. died on Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. He was in the position of bookkeeper in Harding and Co. hardware store. He was born Feb. 5, 1844 in Wooster the second son of Lindol Sprague Sr. Valuable real estate for sale by city of Wooster. The city will receive proposals until May 1, 1882 for purchase of the following real estate, Deluge Fire Engine house, Relief Fire Engine house, Three Fire Engine house. May be let with LR Kramer, city clerk March 22, 1882. Underwood Whip Factory corner of South and S Buckeye Street. Kuhn and Craighead Grocery Store, SE side old Red corner. Mr. Schmuch and Mr. Pollock are open and ready for business, new grocery store on NE side of square. Frank Kramer has moved his barber shop to the room formerly occupied by Wm Johnson. Mr. Johnson is taking the rooms vacated by Mr. Kramer. Well Brothers and Steuer, new dry goods firm, will go in rooms one door west of McClarran and Caskey W Liberty Street grocery store. Western Union Telegraph has been moved to Exchange block to the front rooms on second floor of Academy of Music building. Mr. Ed Hard operator.

Wooster Republican April 13, 1882 PJ Power has moved his popular clothing store to new room on the corner of the square and S Market Street, SW side, April 17, 1882. Mr. Schmuck and Mr. Pollock are immediately full of business in groceries in new room in old Brown corner facing the square, NE side of square. DY Landis will occupy the business room E Liberty Street vacated by Jacob Schmuck grocery store to be used as a furniture establishment.

On Sunday afternoon, WF Woods was sitting in front rooms of his residence on E Liberty Street. He saw a fellow crawling through a plate of glass in Babb Grocery Store just across the street. Mr. Woods immediately called some men from the Eastern House and citizens proceeded to surround the grocery and standing guard over the place until Mr. Babb arrived. Discovered was Frank D Miller, a boy 14 years of age in a corner. He was taken in charge of policeman Bolus and locked up. He was sent to jail and probably will be sent to reform school at Lancaster in a few days. Daring burglars made a raid in Wooster with little success. Gerlach and Kinkler safe was blown open and 10 taken. Policemen Bolus and Long investigated meat market. During the same night, the house of JSR Overholt on Spink Street was entered. Also a prowler was about Mr. DC Curry’s house on the same street. An unsuccessful attempt to break into DB Funk’s residence on E North Street, also Mr. Jacob Metz on N Market Street. Blacksmithing Coffee and Branstetter formed a partnership to do blacksmithing shop, opposite the Archer House Stables, S Buckeye Street, horse shoeing a specialty.

Wooster Republican April 20, 1882 City council dissolution of old council and new Wednesday evening of last week. Water Works reported to Board of Water Works trustees have survey made from near Stibb Factory to NE of the university to ascertain the possible cost of conducting water from Apple Creek to such a reservoir and thence down Beall Ave. to regular pipe line. We estimate 8000 feet of 8 inch pipe laid in ground for 12000. The reservoir capacity three million gallons for $10000 buildings, pumps and land hydrants and special castings-$8000 for a total of $10000. To Bowman Street to Beall Ave. will require 500 feet of 8 inch pipe at 1.50 ready for use-$7000. Buildings, pumps etc. as above $8000 for a total of 15000. AG Coover, secretary of the board, on motion of Mr. Ohligher, the report was received and ordered to be spread upon the records as the motion was pending. Mr. Kauke made a few remarks: “Mr. President, this money is to construct a cistern or well where water can be conducted in pipes to place selected for the stream pump. We would also suggest that a site for a reservoir be selected on the highest ground north of the university, should it be necessary to enter the suburbs of Bloomington Street for a suitable location. No doubt the enterprising citizens of that locality would be willing to furnish the grounds and otherwise enterprise consideration of advantages in case of fire. The north part of city including Bowman Street, has no protection from fire, not even a engine in working order. A reservoir at or above suggested would supply the demand and want. A reservoir sufficient large could be erected at expense 8000 to supply the whole city, being 75-100 feet above present dam and about 250 ft. above base of level. It is evident to all that observed that Reddick Spring has been gradually filling the past four or five years so much so, the main dependence of supply is perfect. The water works matter interests the citizens this time more than any thing else. I was in the council at the time the matter was first enacted upon and the only contrary member of the council. Had the proper thing been done in the beginning, thousands of dollars would have been saved the city and supply of water secured sufficiently to meet the demands of our city. The matter of 10000 or 15000 or 30000 is a small consideration in considering the necessity in improvement of our water supply. The present dam will have to be cleaned out and this will have to be done in the summer, hence the city will be out of water perhaps for six months and with no protection against fire. Don’t let 10000 or 15000 scare you from doing a good thing. Neighboring cities have spent as high as 200000 on water works. The tax payers want no tinkering. The tax payers of Wooster will stand by the council in doing things right. A practical hydraulic engine as there should be secured to make sufficient estimates. The work will not be done for a day or two but for all time. I hope the new council will give the matter their careful attention.” Chief engineers report submitted by Chief of fire department, John D Miller, was read by clerk on motion. Mr. Saybolt report was received and ordered to be placed on file. The report shows the expenditure of different companies of the fire department as follows: Deludge 22.81, Alert 25.58, Wooster Hose 368, Relief 48.67, Good Intent 3.95, Fame 22, Eagle 62.19. Hook and Ladder 4.10, for a total of 353.35. Total expenditure of 542.34. Report contained detailed statement of the property in possession of each company. Fire chief reported six fires during year amount of damage 425, in the amount of insurance 324. He also recommended the purchase of new nose during the coming year and repairing of the engine houses.

Wooster Republican April 27, 1882 Dedication of Odd Fellows Temple in Logan and Myers’s new brick building S Market Street, with 63rd anniversary celebration, takes place this Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm. Invocation is extended to the public to attend. The property known as the Burrick’s on N Bever Street ,has been bought by Pres. Taylor for purpose of fitting up conservatory of music be under auspicious of the University Prof. Karl Metz of Oxford who has taken charge of the department.

Wooster Stove Co. has since completed organization. LP Ohligher- pres., Aaron Lehman-VP, A Saybolt Jr.-manager, CV Hard- sect.-treasurer. The company this week, has purchased the foundry property of John Stevens and Co. on the corner of Buckeye and North Streets and is prepared to erect at once an addition to the foundry 40x70 ft. for capacity of running 20 molders.

Wooster Republican May 11, 1882 Buckeye Plow sulky improved in 1882, outstanding plow is sold by JT Shields, W Liberty Street, old McDonald rooms. Notice. Having discharged EO Harrington from my employment, he is no longer authorized to sell coal for me or collect money on any account. Persons wanting coal will please order from me direct or leave orders at Archer House or John Wilhelm’s office opposite my office. James Neal, E Liberty Street.

Wooster Republican May 18, 1882 Sunday night a burglar tried to brake into the house of William Stitt on E Liberty Street, as they procured ladders from Curry, Cameron and Co. yard and got on the roof and gained entrance through fire escape but failed. Mr. Al Thoman, who has been in Pittsburgh about the last two years, returned and took position in his father’s tannery establishment on N Buckeye Street.

Wooster Republican May 25, 1882 Bloomington, is situated one mile north of Wooster on elevation of about 200 feet above the latter place and accessible by wagon by wagon roads. For the last few months, the town has been booming and the people are wild with excitement over the sale of real estate. Unimproved land sold for 500 per acre while improved lots sold for 1000 per acre. The grounds have been surveyed to our place for the new reservoir for the Wooster Water Works and the work will commence on it as soon as the city council can agree to get ready. It has been hinted at that as soon as Wooster redeems her outstanding indebtedness, an effort will be made to attack it to Bloomington. That done, street cars to connect the two places will be the next thing in order.

Wooster Republican June 8, 1882 Celebrated Estray Organ for sale, J Eberhardt agent, Shreve. Public exhibition of Keingston Brodery will be given at art studio of Miss LW Stoddard, corner of Larwill and N Market Streets, Saturday of this week.

Wooster Republican June 22, 1882 To ladies, I am now to do your work without delay. Looms in operation three. Call now on E Liberty Street, AJ Seigenthaler. James B Taylor, attorney at law, office over Quimby Bros. Shoe Store, #3ME.

Wooster Republican June 29, 1882 Last week Mr. WH Harry sold his photography gallery to Miss Emma M Brainerd, who for the past nine years has been his efficient assistant, SE side of square. Mr. TC Glasgow is meeting with much success in establishing a special business in carpet trade in rooms at rear of Clark Bros. Dry Goods Store, E Liberty Street, Acadome building.

Wooster Republican July 6, 1882 Hartman and Durstine lumber yard, seasoned lumber for sale. Buckeye plows for sale at JT Shields. Attorneys and physicians same. The Rambaugh Refrigator Manufactory by DC Curry and Co.. For rent, four rooms, separate hall and stairs to let by John McClellan. For Sale. Goods for sale at McClellan Book Store, 21 E Liberty Street. I am now closing my first season in carpets. JC Glasgow, in rear of Clark Bros., E Liberty Street. To the patrons of Harry’s Gallery. I have purchased the business and will run successfully as before, Miss Emma P Brainare. Gallery SE side of square. Schmuch and Pollock fish and groceries, NE side of square, opposite the courthouse. PJ Powers has moved to his new location SE corner of square. Wooster Agricultural Works, now prepared to furnish new improved Wooster Thacher and new clover hauler. Have employed Mr. William Weaver, experienced merchant, prepared to do all kinds of engine and mill repairs. Mr. Weaver was an employee of John Stevens and Co. for two years.

Wooster Republican July 13, 1882 Notice to the public: The dry goods, notions and jewelry stores of the undersign, will close at 6 pm on and after Aug. 1, 1882, except on Monday and Saturday and one week before Christmas- DQ Liggett, JS Bissell and Bro., Well Bros., George Schlagle in Downing block NE side of square, Shibley Bros., William Shibley, Clark Bros., Faust and McLaughlin, Wm Annat, IW Fogleson and E Chatelain.

Wooster Republican July 20, 1882 In city council Monday night, Mr Barrett offered resolution that president of council in connection with city solicitor , be authorized to make contract with David Robison Jr. and Mr. Smith and son for ground right of way and water rights for use of trustees for the improvement of our water way works in accordance with plans it passed by council the resolution was lost.

Wooster Republican July 27, 1882 At a special meeting of city council Monday evening, Mr. Joseph Hettinger was awarded contract for construction of uncompleted portion of Spring Run sewer from near the center of North Buckeye and East North Streets, diagonally opposite Seigenthaler lot to corner of E Liberty and N Bever Streets, also the portion of Bever Street sewer from E North Street to intersection of Spring Run sewer. Wooster Republican Aug. 3, 1882 WC National Bank, Quimby’s old bank, SW side of square, 75000 cash surplus 25000, J Frick- president, JSR Overholt- VP, JG Hartman- cashier. Agricultural Emporium, JT Shields, success in the handling of agricultural implements kept on hand, on W Liberty Street. Rambaugh Refrigator is manufactured by DC Curry and Co.. David Nice, hatter, three doors east of the post office, E Liberty Street. John Deer, clerk in grocery establishment of McClarran and Caskey, left today to spend a month vacation with friends in Boston. Wooster Republican Aug. 17, 1882 Third annual picnic of Pioneer Association will be held at Highland Park Sept. 1, 1882. LP Ohligher, president of city council and John McSweeney city solicitor, went to Pittsburgh last Thursday to make arrangements for the railroad authorities for the construction of a bridge over the track on Palmer Street. The bridge will be 16 ft. wide with an extra foot on one side for passengers. Monday night after 12 pm, the baking firm of Louis Young and Son on N Market Street, was entered by thieves who effected an entrance through a window in the rear part of the building. Henry Shellers and George Lieverman, two employees of Young and Son, occupy a room over the storeroom. The thieves stole from Shellers trunk the amount of $78 cash. Wooster Republican Aug. 24, 1882 A partnership has been formed between DY Landis and EL Wesley Reading, who began business as undertakers and picture frame window glass, fancy articles of all kinds in room, one door south of Chatelain Jewelry Store, SW side of public square, two doors south of WC National Bank- Wesley and Landis. Mr. AW Blackburn, druggist, E Liberty Street, opposite McClellan Book Bindery. Wooster Republican Aug. 28, 1882 The citizens of Wooster will remember a few years ago, the Wooster Agricultural Works property was bought at trustee sale by Mr. Ephraim Quimby and John Zimmerman. Since then, the works have been operated under the management of John H Kauke as trustee. A short time since, EM Quimby, the heir of Ephraim Quimby Jr., filed through his attorney a petition in court of Wayne County court of common pleas court institution partition. The case was settled last week, Mr. Quimby buying the entire property for a sum of 16500 and it has not been definitely decided what will be done with the property. Destructive flames, Pad factory of Emrich and Co., almost totally destroyed by fire between 4 and 5 am. Thursday morning, a cry of fire and clanging of fire bells aroused the sleeping citizens of Wooster from their slumbers. The cause was alarm of fire in the western part of the city. Investigation proved this the Pad Factory of Emrich and Co.. Before the fire department could reach the burning building, the flames had gained considerable headway and the firemen directed their efforts to saving the surrounding buildings. The flames were confined to the one building. The building, together with most of the stock, was completely destroyed. The dyes which were in a brick vault were not injured. The firm estimates loss at 10-15000, which is covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is a mystery but it is supposed to be the work of incendiary. The Standard Coach Pad Co. organized a few weeks ago, has been negotiating for the purchase of establishment from Emrich and Co. and terms have about been agreed upon. Arrangements have been made to take an invoice of stock on Thursday but the fire upset that. Since the fire sale of machinery and goods that escaped the fire together with the goods that have been effected between Mr. Emrich and Co. and the stock company. The latter will continue the business and gave notice they will fill all outstanding orders promptly to all new orders that may be received. Wooster Republican Aug. 31, 1882 Coal for sale by JJ Harn, agent headquarters at Laubach and Donnelly Drug Store. Andrew McMonigal, now prepared to line stoves, ranges and furnaces. Leave orders at residence nearly opposite School House, #4 S Walnut Street. No one in Wooster but Mr. McMonigal has genuine Bolivar cement. Belnap Book Exchange opposite the Archer House, E Liberty Street, for books and stationary. School books for sale at WA Donner. Schools open Monday, Aug. 28. Don’t forget to call on us, E Liberty Street, opposite the Archer House. Wooster Republican Sept. 7, 1882 Jacob Shultz has started up his harness shop again and ready to meet his old friends and customers at his shop above Cunningham and Bro. China Store on NE side of square. Meeting of city council Monday evening. A resolution was initiated and enacted upon city solicitor to be authorized to deed to Jacob Stark the sum of 3000 the property known as Deludge Engine property, situated on NE side of square. Committee appointed at last meeting for the purpose of buying land for which to erect a foundry and city hall. The portion of property belonging to John Ely situated on corner of S Market and South Streets can be bought for 9000 and the property belonging to Hitchcock on S Market Street 98x180 ft. for 8000. Wooster Republican Sept. 14, 1882 Carl SC Hubbell, office and yard opposite Archer House. JJ Harn, coal for sale, headquarters at Laubach and Donnelly Drug Store, SE side of square. A new business enterprise has been started in Wooster in shape of Underwood House Tug Co.. This new firm will manufacture a patent House tug. The members of firm including Mr. WA Underwood, JD Robison and Thomas A Simmons. Fertilizer for sale by Willaman and Griffith in warehouse in Wooster. Sweet potatoes at E Funk, E Liberty Street. Oysters for sale at McClarran and Caskey. Oysters for sale at Kunh and Craighead. Wooster Republican Sept. 28, 1882 The company began looking for a site and bought the old foundry of DC Curry, corner of North and Buckeye Streets. The men were put to work remolding and building additions preparatory to the occupancy of the stove company with their foundry. The work was under management of John Stevens and Daniel Hiser. Two weeks ago, the company began in earnest, started out by making cook stoves. Standard Coach and Pad Co.. About two weeks ago, 20 of Wooster’s important people founded a stock company with 20000 worth of stock in hopes of buying out the Pad Factory of Emrich and Co. The company was duly organized and application for charter was sent to Columbus. Early last week, articles of incorporation were received and negotiations for the purchase were commenced and the terms were agreed upon when the fire which destroyed most of the establishment on Thursday morning materially changed the plans of all. Notice, partnership of Landis and Wesley dissolved by mutual consent. DY Landis will continue the business on SW side of square, one door below Chatelain Jewelry Store. DY Landis and EL Wesley. New business enterprise the result of spirit of Wooster idea. Wooster Stove Co. is in full blast and coach and pad company ready for business. For some time many of the well to do citizens of Wooster have realized the necessity of something to stimulate business and keep our pleasant city from retrograding, in that retrospect according early last spring the idea of organizing stock company and starting stove manufacturing took position. Wooster Stove Co. was organized in April last with a cash capital of 15000 daily incorporated under state laws of Ohio. Stockholder: LP Ohligher- president, CV Hard- Sec/Tres., A Saybolt- manager, Dr. WW Firestone, JR Zimmerman, DR Curry, AS Lehman, John McSweeney Jr., Albert Imgard. However, negotiations on a slightly different basis were continued resulting in the purchase of the establishment of the new company. For the present, business will be conducted by the Standard Coach and Pad Co., the successor of Emrich and Co.. The new company propose to purchase a suitable site and erect a substantial brick building. Once this is accomplished, they will manufacture enough of the goods to fill outstanding orders and supply demands of the trade that escaped the fire on Thursday morning and in rooms above Dyes Harness Shop, W Liberty Street. The citizens of Wooster have heard of the intention to build a factory building which signified their willingness to give donations to assist the company in carrying out its intentions. According, a committee of stockholders composed of WW Firestone, JH Taylor, James L Gray, James Taggart, Abraham Plank, have been called upon the citizens. Wooster Republican Oct. 5, 1882 The Standard Coach and Pad Co. has purchased lot of TJ McElhney on the corner of Grant and Henry Street, 100 ft. square near the German Church. They propose to commence at once to erect on SE corner of lot a three story building being 32x80 ft. Wooster on boom 3000 worth of real estate has changed hands in our city. Stock company capital stock 25000 has been organized last 10 days for manufacturing harness pads. The company has purchased block of lots east of the German Church and will put up brick structure soon. Our stove manufacture is in full blast. There are two other companies going in together for business capital 40-50000, which will be heard of soon. Wooster Republican Oct. 12, 1882 Wooster Hotel Co., latest move in Wooster Certificate of Incorporation to formulation of a stock company filed at Columbus on Saturday, Col. Samuel Keefer, John McSweeneySr., John Zimmerman, BP Ohligher, David Funck and Jacob Frick and the incorporators. It is proposed to organize the company of capital stock of 10000 and build up the block from the courthouse to Saybolt Alley, a five story building, the 1st floor to consist of store rooms and other four stories for a hotel. It is a sufficient amount of stock to be secured. The building will be erected and will be a great improvement in appearance of Wooster. Odenkirk and McClarran, pianos and organs, S Buckeye Street, first door south of Underwood Whip Factory. We the undersign citizens of Wooster say we have bought pianos and organs the last 17 months from Odenkirk and McClarran- JL Gray, WH Barker, Amos Lees, DC McClarran, George Steimetz and others. Wooster Republican Oct. 26, 1882 William Annat, dry goods on display, 3 E Liberty Street. DY Landis, undertakers and embalmer, picture frames, SW side of square, two doors south of [WC National Bank]] and old Quimby bank. JC Glasgow has moved his carpet establishment from rear rooms of Clark Bros. Store to Baumgardner Music Store in the American House block, E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Nov. 2, 1882 Change made in firm of McClure, Sanborn and Co., changed hands. Wooster Republican Nov. 9, 1882 The new building of Stand Coach and Pad Co. on corner of Henry and Grant Streets is being pushed up rapidly. The foundation is completed and brick layers are at work erecting the building. Sudden death of Samuel Routson Thursday of last week, residence on Pittsburg Avenue. He was engaged in business of pottery work. He was the founder of the first and only pottery in Wooster. In 1856, he came to Wooster settling on Pittsburg Ave., east of the railroad depot. He formed a co-partnership with his brother Quincy Routson, who still survives him. Wooster Republican Nov. 14, 1882 Owing to the rapid increase in business, Mr. Fred Hookway has been compelled to move into a large room occupying the old Nachtrieb Room in McSweeney building, three doors west of Buckeye Street. Quimby Bros. for boots and shoes, 3ME, the room on W Liberty Street, formerly occupied by Baker Shoe Store, has been refitted and now occupied by WA Donner as new notion store. Read his new holiday announcement in another column. WA Donner has opened an entirely new stock of holiday gifts at 25 W Liberty Street, north side, formerly occupied by GS Baker as a shoe store- WA Donner. Emma Brainard Art Gallery, photographs, SE side of square, successor to WH Harry. Wooster Republican Dec. 7, 1882 Attorneys and physicians same. Odenkirk and McClarran pianos and organs, S Buckeye Street, 1st door south of Underwood Whip Factory. For sale. Due to declining health, James Curry offers planning mill for sale or lease on E Liberty Street near the depot. DE Robison Shoe Store, 55 S Market Street. Well Bro. And Steuer Clothing. Wooster city Library Association. To citizens of Wooster and Wayne County Board of managers and auxiliary, committee meeting of above association on motion of Mr. JG Sandborn, resolved that Rev. Dallas Tucker and JP Jeffries be a committee to prepare for publication for city papers an address presenting the character and object of the above named organization. A public circulating library, whenever established, is recognized as a public good. They talked about establishing a public library. Mr. Lucas Flattery has moved his office to Downing block, NE side of square. Jack Nachtrieb, hat and cap store closed out last week and the room is now occupied by Fred Hookway as a merchant tailoring establishment. Fred Hookway. To accommodate the holiday trade, the dry goods stores of Wooster will keep open every evening from now until the first Tuesday in January 1893, when they will resume closing as before. Wooster Republican Dec. 21, 1882 Mr. HM Imgard is located in Belnap Book Store E Liberty Street, for repairing of watches, clocks and jewelry. JH Thomas, pianos and organs, Palace of Music, rooms north of the county buildings. Wooster Republican Dec. 28, 1882 Last Wednesday afternoon, as Mr. JF Larwill was passing in front of Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Bavard harness shop when he slipped on icy pavement and broke his right leg near the ankle. WC Democrat Jan. 3, 1883 James B Taylor, office over Quimby Bros. Shoe Store, #3ME. JR Woodsworth in Childs block, E Liberty Street, opposite the post office. AD Metz office over HS Childs Clothing Store, W Liberty Street, next to Zimmerman Exchange block. John McSweeney, Iron block. SR Bonewitz office over JH Taylor Grocery and Provision Store, W Liberty Street. McBride and Mullins in Keefer Iron block, upstairs. B and BF Eason in Zimmerman block, W Liberty Street. LQ Jeffries, SW side of square, old rooms of John P Jeffries. Hiram B Swartz, NE side in Downing block. Will Beresford (surname) | Beresford]], tailor and draper, Archer House block, E Liberty Street. PJ Power, clothier, SE side of square and S Market Street. Emma Brainard art gallery, SE side of square. Wisner and Muschenich boots and shoes, in Downing block, NE side of square. Buggies and wagons at WH Banker, 21-29 E South Street, opposite J Frick warehouse. Try a ton of Mullins Minglewood Coal at JL Gray and Son office, Snow Flake Mills E Liberty Street. L Shibley and Bro. Jewelry Store, SE side of square. J Cunningham and Bro. china store, NE side of square, opposite county buildings. John H Thomas, organ, pianos and sewing machines for sale at north of county buildings. Work was commenced on the new Pad Company large brick building. It was only started last October. This is a business enterprise. Barrett and Ogden Clothing, E Liberty Street, opposite the post office, Childs building. Steam engines and boilers, B Barrett and Son, E Liberty Street. Roller and Wilson Drug Store, W Liberty Street. [[Chan Mans Chinese California Laundry], east side of S Market Street. WH Cummings, agent of Singer sewing machines at 24 SE corner of the square. WC National Bank, Quimby’s old bank, SW side of square, capital and surplus 10000. J Zimmerman and Co. drug store, W Liberty Street. JS Bissell and Bro. #1ME. John C Glasgow, carpets and curtains, E Liberty Street. WF Woods, boots and shoes, 19 E Liberty Street. Laubach and Donnelly drug store, SE side of square. Robison Shoe Store, new store at 55 S Market Street in Schauman block. DE Robison boots and shoes for sale at Quimby Bros. #3ME, three doors west of post office. DY Landis, furniture and undertaking, SW side of square, two doors south of Quimby old bank. A Saybolt Jr., tin store. Call and see him in Frances Academy of Music W Liberty Street. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser, merchant tailors and clothiers, SE side of square. Isaac Dye, single and double harness, 35 W Liberty Street. Left S Market Street over a year ago and found at BJ Hartman’s old stand, W Liberty Street. William Shibley jewelry store, corner of E Liberty and Buckeye Streets. Wooster Republican Jan. 4, 1883 Lawyers, same. Roller and Wilson Drug Store. Wm Shibley. The Standard Coach and Pad Co. is in near new brick building on corner of Henry and Grant Streets, first of January. Joe Schuch, E Liberty Street, barber now supports the tallest and handsomest barber pole in Wooster. WC Democrat Jan. 10, 1883 Wooster Refrigerator Manufactory. Notice is given that the books will be opened at office of NL Baumgardner Saturday, Feb. 10, 1883 to receive subscriptions to the capital stock of Wooster Refrigerator Manufacture Co., DC Curry and L Baumgardner, JP VanNest, John Raumbaugh, CV Hard. George Power, successor to S Geitgey, dealer in lamps, table cutlery, queens ware, glassware. Mullins Minglewood Coal at JL Gray and Son, Snow Flake Mills, E Liberty Street. Barrett and Ogden Clothing, E Liberty Street, opposite post office. WC Democrat Jan. 17, 1883 Noah Humphreys has moved is justice office to east side of square, opposite county buildings. On sixth and eight, inst Frick and Overholt contracted for 17000 bushels of wheat at 1.00 a bushel. James Curry, having leased his lumber yard to Wooster Refrigerator Co., offer his stock for sale at cost. Remember the place, old stand on E Liberty Street for lumber. Gerlach and Kinkler Meat Market, Germania Hall block, S Market Street. McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store, 5 W Liberty Street. Rumbaugh Refrigerator Co. has leased the shops and lumber yard of James Curry on E Liberty Street and commenced the manufacture of refrigerators. Mr. Curry will sell all his lumber at cost. Mr. CF 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. Wooster Democrat Jan. 24, 1883 Report of National Bank of Wooster has 251630.36 in assets and the same in liabilities. Curtis V Hard- cashier, John Zimmerman, John Williaman, Jas S Hallowell as directors of bank. National bank located on W Liberty Street in Zimmerman block. The Exchange Bank of Kauke and Frost is on SW side of the square. Fine new building has been erected by councilman OM Albright on east side of his lot on South Street in which the marble works of Rhodes and France will soon be moved. Notice. As I have bought the 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 Downing block, NE side of square. WC Democrat Jan. 31, 1883 Mr Harsh, who has been sick for several weeks, is convalescing and hopefully will be around soon, Z Harsh. The alarm of fire on Wednesday evening was caused by a burning chimney at DW Immel’s on W Liberty Street. No damage done. PJ Power, SE corner of square and S Market Street. WC 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- president, AD Metz- secretary-treasure and directors: JW Clark, Jerome Curry and NL Baumgardner. The refrigerators are manufactured of any size from family pattern up to larger capacity, costing hundreds of dollars. 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 is president, ED Myers secretary, JC Plumer treasure, Benjamin J Hartman is manager of the factory and Duncan McMillen general traveling agent. 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, Thomas A Simmons, Duncan McMillen and James D Robison Jr., called Buckeye Hame Tug patented last July by Thomas A Simmons, Kalamazoo. Henry S 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 is for sale furnished or unfurnished to be sold cheap.. Rhodes and France will move marble works April 1st to new building erected by OM Albright on his lot on South Street near S Market Street. WC Democrat Feb. 28, 1883 CW McClure stove and tin store, S Market Street. DW Coomer has moved his residence from N Market Street to house of late E Quimby Jr. on S Market Street. Phil Peters has bought the real estate owned by John Wilhelm and coal yard of James Neal on E Liberty Street. Mr. Neal will open a new yard next to Sniffer’s corner, E Liberty Street. It is settled that the coffin works will not be moved from 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. 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. Central House on S Market Street, Tienthaler is proprietor. George Power is successor to S Geitgey’s store of china, queens ware, glassware and stoneware. WC Democrat March 7, 1883 Attorney at law and doctors, same. Andrew Brandstettler has finished a new brick house on the old fair grounds. On Friday of this week, HS Childs auctioned sale of his clothing, opposite Zimmerman’s. The railroad company has recommended commenced work on the railroad bridge on Palmer Street, much to ratification of Mr. Jacob Palmer and other citizens. Wm F Flattery for seeds. John H Thomas for pianos and organs at Palace of Music north of county buildings. Mr. JB 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. David 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.) George W Faber, railroad conductor, has retired to coal trade in Wooster partnering of Philip Peter. The yard and office are in old coal yards stand, opposite Barrett Machine Shop E Liberty Street. Laubach and Donnelly Drug Store, SE side of square. Central Hotel corner of South and S Market Streets. Tienthaler is proprietor and Arthur H Smith clerk. George Power is successor to S Geitgey. Wisner and Muschenick boots and shoes, NE side of square in the Downing block. Buggies and wagons at WH Banker, 21-29 E South Street opposite J Frick warehouse. Singer sewing machines for sale, WH Cunnings agent, 24 SE side of square. Dr. H Shaffer, over CW McClure Store. Dr. DC 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. Dissolution of partnership of John F Barrett and James A | Ogden under firm name of Barrett and Ogden. Mr. Barrett retiring from the firm, will be conducted at the old stand of James A Ogden, opposite the post office, whom assumes all liabilities of the firm March 5, 1883. Emma Brainard art gallery, SE side of square, old Harry Gallery Studio. McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store. Cash Stove and Tin Store, one door south of the square, C McClure. DE Robison Shoe Store, 55 S Market Street in Schauman block. Isaac Dye, 35 E Liberty Street, single and double harness, old BJ Hartman saddle and harness shop. About 8 pm yesterday evening, the barn of John 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 has lost by fire. House owned by Roswell and David McClarran, four rooms up and four below. See sheriff’s advertisement on this issue. David Clinton McClarran vs. Elizabeth 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, also inlot 566 on north side of W Larwill Street. WC Democrat March 14, 1883 AD Metz attorney office over HS Childs Clothing Store, W Liberty Street, next to Zimmerman Exchange block. In April, EB 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. On Saturday last, Capt. JN Clark bought JR McKinney’s house and lot on E North Street. Stephen Ely and Robert M Donnelly are partners and auctioneers. The cost of common pleas has licensed Ely as an auctioneer of county and state. ED Fisher, saddles and harness whips and cords, 30 S Market Street, one door below the square. George Power, successor to S Geitgey for lamps, table cutlery and plate ware. Grand spring sale of buggies and wagons, WH Banker, 21-29 E South Street opposite J Frick warehouse. WC Democrat March 21, 1883 Richard L Meade has established an extensive horse collar manufactory on S Market Street. Henry S 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. 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. Last week, Joseph Hattinger and his brother commenced work on the N Bever Street sewer. 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. James A Ogden, for spring goods on E Liberty Street opposite the post office. 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. John H Thomas, organs, pianos and sewing machines at Palace of Music, north of the county buildings. WC Democrat March 28, 1883 Isaac Dye at 35 W Liberty Street, single and double harness and wagons. Robert Gow has moved his shoe shop from Kratz corner to center room of Babb’s building on E Liberty Street. Well Bros. have purchased Mr. Stoner interest in the W Liberty Street dry goods store, one door west of McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store. Peter and Fabor will take possession next Monday of the coal yard of James Neal on E Liberty Street, near Schuch’s. Mr. Neal will move uptown to Howard’s corner opposite the [Archer House]] and at some time Mr. Hubbell will change his yards in the rear of American Hotel. WC Democrat April 4, 1883 New sign in front of CF Conrad billiard hall. Hugh Shields, the veteran shoe maker, has moved to Eley’s block on S Market Street just opposite the old location. Benjamin Bowers sold his property W Liberty Street to Quimby Jones who has rented same to Fred J Young, who will occupy it as an eating house. Mr. Bowers will move his restaurant to Miller’s stand one door east of the old place. Schlngel will occupy a portion of TP Baumgardner music store, American House block after April 1st until his new brick building on E Liberty Street is completed. Money to lend on farm and city property, office Childs building, opposite post office, JW Emrich agent. SB Eason, office over the National Bank of Wooster on W Liberty Street. James 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. Wall paper for sale at Belnap. WC Democrat April 11, 1883 Dr. HA Hart now occupies the Episcopal Church parsonage as his office and residence. General Schlagel has commenced work on his new store building on E Liberty Street. Emma Brainard art gallery, SE side of square. 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. Will 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. Peter and Taylor coal lime purchased the old yard opposite Barrett Machine Shop, E Liberty Street, Phil Peter and George W Taylor. James Neal coal yard, E Liberty Street leased Howard lot opposite the Archer House and erected there a new office and coal yards. William and Harper McDonald have returned from Millersburg and established a machine repair shop on W South Street. Repair all kinds of farm machinery. Well Bros. Dry Goods Store, four doors west of the courthouse, W Liberty Street. Dr. WC Moore has taken Dr. CB Mowery into partnership of the practice of medicine. Mr. George Power secured services of Mrs. Sue Lightcap as a clerk in his store. John A Wilhelm carriage shop, office and factory E Liberty Street near the depot. Benjamin Tiefenthaler has moved his cigar manufactory from the Geitgey block to Kratz corner on E Liberty Street. Buy your carpet at JC Glasgow in rear room of Clark Bros. old Acadome Dry Goods Store. Half works. The Wooster Agricultural Works furnish for next 60 days repairs on reapers and mowers, John H Kauke and John Zimmerman. J Roth and Co. boots and shoes. WC Democrat April 18, 1883 David Nice hats and caps, opposite the American House, E Liberty Street. Mrs. Douglass has moved the dressmaking business to S Buckeye Street in the Fabor building opposite the Archer House. James Neal new coal office at 36 E Liberty Street, has a new accurate pair of scales. GB Seigenthaler for boots and shoes, two doors west of the courthouse. HS Childs, public auction of household goods at residence on W Liberty Street. Grand opening of spring and summer millinary, Thursday and Friday, April 26-27. Mrs. Fox. Mrs. Cutter, millinary of firm of Cutter and Smyser has just returned from New York city. WC Democrat April 25, 1883 McClure Bros. have leased the large room formerly occupied by General Schlagel in Downing block, NE side of square, for groceries. George Faber next door to the courthouse, last week opened his soda fountain shop, E Liberty Street. The Tieche Bros., James and Emanuel, have taken possession of their new premises in the JL Gray building, opposite Plank Mill, E Liberty Street. They are doing business in all kinds of plumbing, sheet and iron work. PJ Power Clothing Emporium, spring and summer goods, SE corner of square at S Market Street. McDonald Machine Shop take notice. Repairing of portable engines. Wm N and HP McDonald, managers in shop west of McDonald and Co. old works. AH Imgard, clocks and jewelry in Belnap Book Store block, E Liberty Street, corner of Buckeye, NW side. WC Democrat May 2, 1883 Jessie McClellan’s new revolving sign whorled all day last Saturday and a legal question is raised if it does not violate a city ordinance. Extensive brick addition to be built to St. Mary Catholic Church which when completed, will make the edifice one-third larger. John Seib is the general contractor.

WC Democrat May 9, 1883 Proprietor JB France has improved the Academy of Music second now finished with a new iron cornice bearing name and newly, freshly painted. WC Democrat May 16, 1883 Schlagel new building will soon be ready for occupancy. The brick walls of Wm Beresford’s new business house on E Liberty Street are mounting upward in good style. WC Democrat June 6, 1883 Rutt and Gorgas slaughter house on Barrett Farms east of Wooster was burnt to the ground last Saturday. At city council Monday evening, Mr. 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 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. WC Democrat June 13, 1883 DQ Liggett is steadily recovering from his late illness and in his illness the business is being conducted by his partner AF Buchhelt. WC 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. Having sold my stock to my brother JB [Childs (surname) | Childs]], I am ready to go to 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. WC Democrat June 27, 1883 On May 1, 1883, Jacob Frick took WD Tyler into grain business as a partner firm known as J Frick and Co.. WC Democrat July 4, 1883 White Front Store for wallpaper, SE side of square, DW Bechtel. McDonald Machine Shop special attention to repairing of portable engines, Wm M and H McDonald, west of McDonald old works. George Power, dealer in lamps, table cutlery and stoneware, successor to S Geitgey. (surname) | Jeffries]]. 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. Beacon Lodge 258 IOOF Doylestown. Uncas Tribe 57 Improved Order of Red Men, Wednesday evening in Zimmerman building, W Liberty Street. Knights of Pythias Rising Star Lodge 22 meets Tuesday evening of each week at Odd Fellows Hall. 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. Irene Lodge 64 Knights of Honor meet every Thursday evening in Keefer Iron block. Moriah Temple of Honor 27 meets every Saturday evening, SE side of square. Wooster Council 13 Royal Arcanum meets every Monday evening in Red Men’s hall, Zimmerman hall W Liberty Street. Ohio Council #1 Order of Chosen Friends meeting every 1st and third Tuesday in Red Men’s hall Zimmerman building W Liberty Street. Given Post 133 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Headquarters at Germania Hall S Market Street. Mr. Taggart and Mr. 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. During all of last week, JJ Geitgey, undertaker and furniture dealer on E Liberty Street, attended the Undertakers convention in Cincinnati. Wisner and Muschenich boots and shoes in Downing block, NE corner of the square. Buggies for sale by WH Banker, 21-29 E South Street, opposite J Frick warehouse. Emma Brainard art gallery SE side of square, old Harry Gallery. WC Democrat July 11, 1883 The water works trustees have appointed Mr. MM Smith as superintendent of Water Works. The supply of water in 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 and 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. Henry S Childs to close business selling off at cost office in Sprague corner. WC Democrat July 18, 1883 Lou Howard’s old building opposite the Archer House has been painted yellow. 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 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. Councilman HS 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. Yesterday afternoon, the Yocum family about 30 in number, had a picnic at Highland Park. WC Democrat July 25, 1883 James Hunter established a Vienna Bakery, 1st door west of Sprague corner, W Liberty Street. WC Democrat Aug. 1, 1883 Thresher sale at Wooster Agricultural Works Saturday 18, 1883. John H Kauke and John Zimmerman. About 10 o’clock, the dwelling house occupied by Harrison Miller near Spears Chair Factory took fire and very badly damaged considerable household goods. Free drinks were given away at the front of Gus Miller’s W Liberty Street. WC Democrat Aug. 8, 1883 Will Beresford has moved his merchandise from Archer House to his new building across the street. DW Kimber has moved his law office from Germania building to rooms over Ogden Clothing Store, E Liberty Street. WC 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. Several dwelling houses are being erected in the second ward on E Bowman Street. Mr. WC Leathe, supt. of Bural Case Co., is rapidly being completed. On Beall Ave., another addition to older structure further residence of Mr. GA McDonald, secretary of Wooster Refrigerator Co.. Mr. ES Kuhn of enterprising firm of Kuhn and Craighead is laying his foundation. Mr. Walter T Peckinpaugh, teller at National Bank, commenced a house on N Bever Street. The Wayne County Pioneer Association will hold its fourth annual meeting and picnic in Highland Park Aug. 30th. Albert McFadden- president, James Johnson- secretary. WC 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, bound for Kansas. WH Johnson, barber shop on E Liberty Street, is lighted up with newly purchased carbon oil gas. Mr. Harry Huffstott has become a partner in the firm of Harding and Co. Hardware, one door west of the courthouse. Connected with Agricultural Works is fine set of buggies and carriages at JT Shields’s establishment, SW corner of square. Ed Geiselman will show stock to customers. WC Democrat Sept. 5, 1883 NL Baumgardner has moved his Boston Shoe Store two doors east of old stand in American Hotel block. WC Democrat Sept. 12, 1883 Handsome jewelry case ever seen in city was brought last week from Colorado by Lewis McClellan and presented to his brother Jessie McClellan. It can be seen at McClellan Book Store, 21 E Liberty Street, American block. WC Democrat Sept. 19, 1883 For rent, store building formerly occupied by William Donner, W Liberty Street. Inquire at L Shibley and Bro. Jewelry Store. Thomas Kent was arrested for burning the Geitgey block on Friday morning Jan. 28, 1881. A fire broke out in 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 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. A 1000 bail was fixed by Judge Parsons. ES Dowell has been retained as his attorney. Foltz and Pollock entered opening up a new photography gallery in rooms formerly occupied by Neal O Harrington, above Craighead Grocery Store. They just finished completing the rooms. They will be ready for business next Friday or Saturday. WC Democrat Sept. 26, 1883 Mr. Anthony 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. Jos Nachtrieb is now clerking in the drug store of CB Baird, #4ME. Well Bros. at the dry goods store, four doors west of the courthouse. Peter McLaughlin of firm of Foust and McLaughlin, is in Garrett, where he is establishing a dry goods store which will be conducted by Forest Price. WC Democrat Nov. 7, 1883 Ladies wishing how to cut and fit dresses, call Kate Elsperman. Office on E South Street, near the railroad. Merchants, attorneys and physicians same. WC Democrat Nov. 14, 1883 Pianos, organs and sewing machines for sale at John H Thomas Parlor of Music, north of the county buildings. CF Conrad Billard Hall, E Liberty Street. New enterprise in Wooster. JA Hunter has opened a restaurant under Conrad’s Billard Hall. Mrs. Stoddard will continue to occupy her studio in Larwill House, N Market Street. St. John’s Eating House has been moved from Black’s corner to corner of South and S Walnut Street. Jessie McClellan went to New York to buy stock for McClellan Bros. Store 21 E Liberty Street. Doc Carr Livery Stable in rear of the post office, E Liberty Street. Announcement. I have purchased the Wooster Book Bindery of WC Rice and have moved to Geitgey’s new building next to the Exchange Bank, DE Robison. WC Democrat Nov. 21, 1883 ED Fisher, harness and bridals, S Market Street, 1st door south of the square. John Straus long time with Joe Schuch, has transferred his services to Fred Reese barber shop on S Market Street. Joe Sullivan, the barber, has returned from Columbus and taken front chair at Joe Schuch shop, E Liberty Street, his old place. Harrison Swigert has sent to Wooster some samples of corn he raised on his farm. It is on exhibition at BD Hartman’s new saddle shop on W Liberty Street. Wm 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. WC Democrat Nov. 28, 1883 J Cunningham and Br. china. GB Seigenthaler. Kinney and Collery Hardware, #2ME. One of the handsomest new residences is that of WA Underwood on N Market Street, which was completed last week by Mr. Williams and Mr. Houghins. WC 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. B Barrett and Son E Liberty Street for steam engines and boilers. George Power, successor to S Geitgey, dealer of lamps, table cutlery and stoneware. George Fabor returned to his bakery next door to post office, E Liberty Street. The citizens of 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. WC 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, John S Caskey, Jacob Palmer, DW Immel, Jacob Stark. President- WA Underwood, Sec.-Jacob Stark, tres.-John S Caskey. WC Democrat Dec. 19, 1883 Peter W Young and brother-in-law, HL Fawcett, have dissolved partnership in the bottling works. Mr. Young will continue the business while Mr. Fawcett will take charge of the Proeger Restaurant near the depot. WC Democrat Dec. 26, 1883 Wooster Market and Grains corrected by J Frick, dealer in wool, wheat, corn and oats at Frick warehouse on E South Street. James A Ogden clothing, opposite the post office, E Liberty Street at Childs building. Well Bros. have purchased George Steur dry goods store in Shreve. White Front Novelty Store. Uncle Joe says, White Front Store, SE side of square. Wooster Republican Dec. 27, 1883 AW Blackburn, 22 E Liberty Street, opposite Jessie McClellan book store. CA Reider, office over Chatelain Jewelry Store, SW side of square. WC Democrat Jan. 2, 1884 Wilhelm, veteran carriage maker, E Liberty Street. McClellan Bros. Books and Stationary Store, 21 E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Jan. 3, 1884 Drs. Warren and Kelley, disease of women, office and residence 21 E North Street. William H Woodland, pay attention to laying cellar cement floors. Has formed a partnership with Mr. CM Anden for manufacture and furnishing of artificial stone steps. Acquire at residence or through PO Box 877, Wooster. Great closing out sale at John H Thomas office of sewing machines, organs and pianos. Will sell his entire stock of pianos and organs, north of county buildings. Pierson and King ready made clothing, west corner room of American Hotel. Best place to buy sewing machines is at Stoner’s. Domestic sewing machines for sale by J Huffman and Son, SW side of square. Wooster Republican Jan. 10, 1884 The old English Lutheran Church on N Market Street is offered for sale at low price. Inquire of Henry Rockey. The annual election of stockholders of Wooster Refrigerator Co. was Monday evening. William Scott- pres., AD Metz- treas., JN Clark- sec., and general manager Board of Directors: William Scott, DC Curry, CA McDonald, AD Metz, CB Hard, JN Clark and Elmer Funk. William Annat begins the new year to close his dry goods store on every evening of the week except Saturday at 6 pm at 3 E Liberty Street on the south side. Election of officers of WC National Bank, Jan. 8, 1884. Directors: Jacob Frick, JSR Overholt, Jacob G Hartman, WD Tyler, HC Frick. Jacob Frick- pres., JG Hartman- cashier, JSR Overholt- VP, AG Coover- teller. The bank is well managed and has a capital of 76000 surplus of undivided, profits 46000, making a total of 115000. Wooster Republican Jan. 17, 1884 New general land and loan agency started by Lake F Jones and CC Adams. Office of Jones and Adams on SE corner of square, above PJ Powers store room. Dr. HM Shaffer office is over Kuhn and Criaghead Grocery Store in rear of the telephone office. Wooster Republican Jan;. 24, 1884 Coal and coke. The undersign has bought Mr. James Neal coal yard, corner of Liberty and Buckeye Streets. James B Power Jr. Last week Dan Stuller, the foreman of Spear Furniture Shop, has his hand badly mutilated while fixing a planning machine. Wooster Republican Jan. 31, 1884 James A Ogden gents clothier and furnisher, opposite the post office, E Liberty Street. AW Blackburn drugs and medicines, 22 E Liberty Street. After April 1st, Fletcher and Bevard Harness and Saddle Manufactory will occupy the room in American Hotel building held by WF Woods shoe store. McClellan Bros. will move their stock of books and stationary one door west of the post office vacated by Foust and McLaughlin Dry Goods Store, #5ME. DY Landis will move into the rooms vacated by McClellan Bros. with his furniture and undertaking establishment. JE Burton and EL Lewis, capitalists from Detroit, were in the city last Friday. They are wanting to buy the Burial Case Factory. If they succeed in buying the company, they will move the works to Michigan. On Monday, George [[[Brown (surname) | Brown]] bought Lundy Cab Line. Lundy will go to Akron to assist his father. Wooster Republican Feb. 7, 1884 Sam Boyd, accommodating pharmacist’s clerk in Zimmerman Drug Store, started Saturday night for Sioux City. Sometime Sunday morning, the saloon of HJ Fawcett on E Liberty Street was broken into. On last Thursday, Mr. Wisner and Mr. Muschenich, the boot and shoe dealers, dissolved their partnership. Mr. Muschenich will hereafter devote his attention to customer work and Wisner to handling of ready made goods. Last week John Moore, real estate dealer, bough stock in queens ware stock of George Power on S Market Street. Consideration being 3900. Report has it something caused unpleasant news between Mr. Power and his wife resulting in a racket. He was arrested 10 pm Friday night upon affidavit of his wife and brought before Mayor Jeffries. Mrs. Power claimed her life was in danger by her husband. Mayor placed him under a bond of 30 to keep the peace. On Monday, a conference was held between Mr. Moore and Mrs. and Mr. Power, resulting in transfer of the property to Mrs. Power, who now has charge of the establishment and has full right and title to ownership. Mr. Jacob Schmuch of firm of Schmuch and Pollock, will become a partner of DY Landis in furniture and undertaking business after April 1st. To be found in east room of the American Hotel. EB Childs office has residence for sale on N Market Street. Wooster Republican Feb. 14, 1884 Wallpaper for sale at McClellan Bros., 21 E Liberty Street. Note, we will move April 1st to next door west of the post office, #5ME. SC Hubbell coal, lime and cement at all times, office on S Buckeye Street, opposite the Archer House. Mr. Samuel Woods, old boot and shoe dealer of Wooster was admitted to Wooster Infirmary last Saturday. Wooster Republican Feb. 21, 1884 DW Bechtel at White Front Store room SE side of square for immense trade in wallpaper. Windmills for sale by WJ Lehr, agent can be seen at the Agricultural Wareroom of CC Toutman, formerly occupied by Lehr and Smith, W Liberty Street. Buggies, sleighs and platform wagons at Bardon and Housekeeper on Bever Street north of Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Feb. 28, 1884 Great bargains at Foust and McLaughlin #5ME. Hartman and Durstine Lumber Yard, selling Hartman refrigerator, corner of Larwill and Bever Streets. Wooster Republican March 6, 1884 New grocery store was opened at Blacks corner last Saturday on W Liberty Street. Will J Kuffman of Canton. The success of the Wooster Refrigerator Co., manufacturer of the new Rumbaugh Patton. A Few years ago, Mr. Joseph Rumbaugh realized the difficulties in all their refrigerators of the waste of ice so he turned his attention to mending the defects. The principal involved is perfect and applicable to boxes for families, grocers, butchers, restaurants and saloons. About 1879, Mr. Rumbaugh sold Wayne Co. to CC Baker of this city, who bought a few boxes, one of which was for Charles M Conrad for salon and restaurant. In the spring of 1881, DC Curry and Co. purchased the county from Mr. Baker and built the first refrigerator and beer cooler for John Sorg of the city, who for two years previous, had been engaged in Mr. Conrad’s. That summer that Curry purchased from Baker, purchased the adjoining counties of Stark and Summit, Medina, Ashland, Richland and Holmes counties in 1881. DC Curry and Co. received orders and filled boxes for Leonard Saal, Louis Young, M Seib, George Faber, E Fabor, Horn Bros. and many others. In 1882, he purchased state of Pennsylvania and orders began to flow in. In Dec. 1882, NL Baumgardner, CV Hard purchased from Mr. Rumbaugh the remainder of US in view of organizing in connection with Mr. Curry and Rumbaugh a stock company for purpose of extensive manufacture of refrigerators. Articles of Incorporation were filed in Columbus with a capital of 30000. The books were open for subscription about Feb. 1883 and stock was all taken. The following are stockholders: DC Curry, NL Baumgardner, CV Hard, Joseph Rumbaugh, PC Given, JN Clark, Robert Camerono, Jerome Curry, HM Newkirk, Charles A McDonald, Elmer Funk, DH Pierson, William Scott, James S Caskey, AD Metz, JP VanMest, A Anderson. The officers for ensuing year are as follows: Pres.- William Scott, VP- CV Hard, Treasure- AD Metz, Secr.- CA McDonald, Manager- JN Clark. The operations commenced with leasing of building on corner of E Liberty Street and Beall Ave., formerly occupied by Curry, Cameron and Co. as a planning mill, having been remolded and all machinery put in order. Work began with a large list of work which was turned over by DC Curry and Co.. Mr. JH Baumgardner was employed as a traveling salesman. Closing of season 1883 and preparing for season of 1884. Last Friday a number of businessmen of city who have purchased and using refrigerators of Wooster Refrigerator Co., met at warerooms to examine the latest production to examine a box 8 ft. high and 6 ft. wide, made of black walnut and cherry also lists people used their refrigerators. Dr. HM Mateer of Dalton will move to Wooster and occupy the office on N Market Street, lately held by Wiley and McClarran. JC McClarran attorney at law and LJ Barker internal revenue collector, will occupy offices on 2nd floor of McClellan building, one door west of the post office after April 1st. ML Spooner has just fitted up the rooms over ED Fisher Harness Shop on S Market Street as a office. Incendiary fire in the heart of the city at 4 am last Friday morning. People of the city were awakened by clang of fire bells. Fire was somewhere near the public square. Last alarm was sounded and found the stable of JH Taylor, rear of his grocery store on W Liberty Street, warehouse of Immel Faber and stable of Christian Miller all ablaze. The fire ladders had just arrived in quenching the leaping flames and everything depended on keeping the fire confined to those three buildings. Had there been any wind blowing, it would have been impossible to prevent the destruction of several of adjoining buildings. If it had not been for the fire wall, DD Miller’s hardware store would have been badly damaged, if not totally destroyed. The west wall of Mr. Miller’s wall was badly cracked caused by the stream of water which was being thrown on the heated brick. The windows of the machine shop of Wooster Burial Case Co. across the alley, were all burned out and if it had not been for the firemen’s skill, the shop would have gone with the other buildings. Six of the hose companies and the Hook and Ladder co. were on the ground. The Taylor Stable contained 50 bushels of salt, loss was 700. The lower story of Faber Warehouse was used for storage purposes by J Zimmerman and Co. who stored a number of barrels of salt cement, glass and tools at a loss 400. Second story was stored a number of hand rakes belonging to DD Miller, which were entirely consumed loss about 200. The warehouse was valued at 1500 partially insured by 800. The Christian Miller stable was total loss, confined to building with a loss value 200. Wooster Republican March 20, 1884 Report of WC National Bank as close of business March 7, 1884 was 329644.75 in assets and same in liabilities, JG Hartman cashier. New furniture store in Wooster. Landis and Schumch, successor to DY Landis occupy rooms now known as McClellan Bros. Book Store in American House block, manufacture all kinds of furniture and undertaking. Mr. Landis will give his attention to undertaking. ML Spooner and Co., Central Ohio Land Loan and Collection Agency, has moved to S Market Street over ED Fisher Harness Shop and next door south of PJ Power Clothing Store corner. Wooster Republican March 27, 1884 Schmuch and Pollock Grocery Store has been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Pollock will continue the business at old stand, NE side of square and sole proprietor. Last Saturday, drugstore and fixtures of DB Baird and Son at #4ME, were purchased by AW Blackburn and Ed R Leise. Stock now being transferred and when complete, the transfer will be made the firm of Blackburn and Leises. They will take possession immediately. Blackburn’s drugstore stock will be combined with that of Baird store and firm will occupy the room near occupied by Baird and Son, two doors west of the post office. Mr. Blackburn, senior member of the firm, has been in the drug business in Wooster for two years past. Mr. Leises formerly was a junior member and worked in Zimmerman Drug Store. Wooster Republican April 3, 1884 Blackburn Drug Store 22 E Liberty Street, moved April 1st to #4ME. Horses for sale at JW Troutman at Madisonburg after April 12th. Sign at Newkirk Livery Stable on Buckeye Street, north of E Liberty Street. McClellan Bros. Book and Stationary Store, 21 E Liberty Street moved to #5ME on April 1st, old Foust and MeLaughlin rooms. Fletcher and Bevard Saddles and Harness, 19 E Liberty Street, old WF Woods store. Elmer Funk grocery store, E Liberty Street, foot of Beall Ave. in Curry block. Wooster Republican April 10, 1884 Old English Lutheran Church on N Market Street is offered for sale. Inquire of Henry Rockey. WP Kinzer showing houses corner of E Liberty Street and Beall Ave. Reason Clark is behind the counter in Quimby and Kline Dry Goods Store, E Liberty Street, Acadome building. Wooster Republican April 24, 1884 The west store room of Beresford building, opposite the Archer House has been handsomely fitted up for WJ Bowers of Alliance, who will open up within the next 10 days a ladies notions and fancy goods store. Dr. JH Brown, office four doors east of the Archer House. Meeting of city council for year ending April 16, 1884. Meeting on Wednesday evening of last week. Fire chiefs report: 196 men in the department, 36 officers, 1 steamer, 9 real carts, 1 hand engine, 1 steamer, 1 steamer not un use, 1 hook and ladder truck, four alarm bells, three engine houses feet of good hose 3550, feet of busted hose 900 feet, feet of condemned hose 1350 feet. Different companies composed of: Deludge #1, Alert Hose Co. 2, Wooster #3, Relief #4, Good Intent #5, Fame #6, Eagle #7, Hope Hook and Ladder Co. Report of fires in Wooster: Ernest Thoman‘s tannery N Buckeye Street, May 31, 1883 fire damage from smokestack; Harrison Miller S Walnut Street, July 31st cellar; Mr. Alexander S Market Street, Nov. 19th spark from chimney; American House rooms of Mrs. Webster E Liberty Street, Nov. 17th explosion of lamp; WH McClure S Buckeye Street, Dec. 1st from chimney; JH Taylor Diamond Alley, March 7th unknown; Brumter Stable Diamond Alley, March 7th from JH Taylor fire; J Zimmerman and Co. March 7th Taylor fire; EM Quimby Diamond Alley, March 7th from Taylor fire; C Miller Diamond Alley, March 7, 1884 from Taylor fire; DD Miller Diamond Alley, March 7th from Taylor fire; Byron Fogleson S Grant Street, March 7th unknown. Charles M Clark city engineer. Council than reorganized Charles H Clark city engineer fire chief- WH Snively and WH McClure policeman. Mr. John C Brinkerhoff city civil engineer. Chief Clark presided names of Philip Ellsperman and John Blandford as 1st and 2nd assistant fire chief for department. Second regular meeting of council was held April 21, 1884 listing of standing committees: Parks- VanNostram, Chatelain, Barker, McMahon and Newkirk. Wooster Republican May 1, 1884 WJ Bowers arrived in Wooster last Friday and was busy getting store and goods arranged in the wareroom of Beresford building, opposite [Archer House]]. Fire at Howard’s corner at little over 2 am Tuesday morning. Alarm of fire aroused slumbering citizens and proved to be the Howard corner opposite from the American Hotel on E Liberty and Buckeye Streets. The fire department was soon on the scene and succeeded in confining the fire to the one building. Lower rooms of the building were occupied by Charles Shiffer as a saloon and billiard room and the building was badly damaged and contents more or less destroyed. It was thought that it was set on fire. Mr. Howard’s loss will be about 1000 or 1500. The building was insured for 1000 with Columbia County Mutual. Mr. Shiffer is covered by insurance. New motion for a new trial on the Kent case was overruled. On Tuesday morning, Judge Stillwell rendered his decision on motion for a new trial in the case of Theodore Kent, convicted during present term of court for arson, being accused of having set fire to Geitgey block on S Market Street. After revealing the 14 steps set forth in motion for a trial in what was some lengthy and careful manner, the court overruled the motion and declared to set aside the verdict of the jury on the grounds for which the defense listed their claim was divided into five classes: 1. Improper use of evidence by prosecuting attorney and argument to the jury. 2. Wrong ruling of the court. 3. The giving of testimony by one of the jury in the jury room. 4. Disqualification of Mr. Routson as a juror because he was a policy holder and member of the Wayne County Mutual Insurance Co. who had employed Mr. ML Smyser to assist the prosecuting attorney. 5. The verdict was contrary to the law and evidence in the case. Stillwell disposed of each one stating his conclusions in easy way clearly when he had concluded his decision. Mr. Dowell, Kent’s attorney took exception to the same and gave notice he would take the case to the Supreme Court of Ohio upon a bill of exceptions. Judge Stillwell then proceeded to pass sentence upon defendant and asked if he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed upon him. Kent replied that he was not guilty of burning the buildings or procuring anyone to burn them. He was sentenced to term of four years in the pen. After sentence was passed, Kent was remanded to jail. Wooster Republican is printed by McClure, Sandborn and Co. proprietors. Wooster Republican May 8, 1884 The stable and office of Dr. WF Derr, veterinary surgeon in Bloomington, a short distance north of the university, was discovered to be on fire about 1 pm Wednesday afternoon of last week. The animals were able to be saved. At one time it was thought that it would be impossible to save the Derr residence and the house and stable of Mrs. Speer on the adjoining lot. The flames were confined to the stable and surrounding sheds which a portion of contents were destroyed. A considerable amount of medicine, instruments, books and harness were destroyed. J Frick and Co. have sold 25000 bushels of wheat in the last 10 days. Mr. WJ Bowers will open a new storeroom in Beresford building on E Liberty Street on Thursday of this week. MM [Smith (surname) | Smith]] has resigned his position as superintendent of the Water Works. The trustees have appointed William Howard to fill the vacancy. Mr. Fred H Donnelly has recently placed a handsome iron fence around his residence on the corner of Larwill and Buckeye Streets. Large real estate sale 40000 involved. Jacob Frick has bought the Keefer Iron block for a consideration of 40000. The property extends from the courthouse 120 feet on W Liberty Street and 180 feet deep. Consideration is paid in 320 acres of land in Iowa and 35000 in cash possession dating from April 1st. The present rental from the property is about 4000 a year and the purchase was made as a permanent investment. The occupants of the property are Harding and Co. hardware merchants, George Seigenthaler boots and shoes, McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store, Well Bros. Dry Goods one door west of the grocery stand of McClarran Caskey, Francis Kramer and M Seib on 1st floor and McBride and Mullins, McSweeney, Daniel Funck, AA Ingram attorneys and Insurance agents on 2nd floor two large halls are situated on 3rd floor. That is perhaps one of the largest real estate transactions ever made and figures are considerably low. Laubach and Donnelly Drug Store telephone connection, also headquarters for Dr. Derr, SE side of the square, two doors north of present location. Wooster Republican May 15, 1884 Get your refrigerators at McClure and Craighead opposite J Zimmerman and Co., W Liberty Street. J Cunningham and Bro. opposite county buildings for lamps, china, queens ware and glassware. The business of B Barrett and Son will be conducted at old stand on E Liberty Street, under management of Mr. Barrett’s son. The firm name has been changed to B Barrett Sons and Co.. Mr. Fred Schuch was 50 years old last Thursday, May 8th and family presented him a fine gold headed cane with the inscription “F Schuch, Wooster, Ohio 1824-1884”. Report of WC National Bank close of business April 21, 1884 was 300906.13 in assets and same in liabilities, Jacob Frick president. Wooster Republican May 22, 1884 New furniture store in Wooster. DY Landis and Schmuck at 21 American House block, E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican May 29, 1884 Bound for Dakota, we are offering our entire stock for sale including china glassware at or below cost, W Cunningham and Bro., NE side of square, opposite the county offices. Wooster Republican June 12, 1884 Dr. JH Todd and EJ Yocum, office and residence 150 W Liberty Street. The fire bugs were on rampage in Wooster about 10:30 pm last Thursday night. Fire was discovered in rear of little frame building occupied by E Funk and Co. as a meat market opposite Archer House. The alarm was given and the fire department responded promptly extinguishing the flames. Sunday morning about 2 o’clock, the old shell on corner of E Liberty and Buckeye Streets opposite Archer House was discovered on fire. The fire department and citizens gathered at the scene of the fire. All wanted it to burn and thus remove an eyesore to the city. The surrounding buildings were safe. The city council should take the matter into hands and condemn the old building as a nuisance. Wooster Republican June 26, 1884 McClure and Craighead opposite Zimmerman and Co. on W Liberty Street for oil stoves and gasoline stoves. WE Rice, blank books and stationary In Logan and Myers block building S Market Street, one door north of the old Central Hotel. The old building on Howard’s corner, opposite the Archer House is being removed. It will be converted into a two story building with good business rooms on 1st floor and offices on the second floor. Wooster Republican July 3, 1884 Death of James C Jacobs. He died in Youngstown Tuesday morning at the age of 52. He had been sick for 304 days. He was one of Wooster’s leading business men, being proprietor of the Iron Block Hardware Store and owner of considerable real estate. Wishing to move from Wooster, I offer brick residence at 59 E Liberty Street containing 15 rooms, WF Woods. We, the undersign dry goods merchants of Wooster, hereby notify our trade through column of the paper that on July 4th, business will be closed: Quimby and Kline, DQ Liggett, Wm Annat, JS Bissell and Bro. and Well Bros.. McClellan Bros. Book Store is now located at #5ME next to the post office on E Liberty Street, old stand of Foust and McLaughlin. Fletcher and Bevard Harness and Saddle has moved collar manufactory 19 E Liberty Street. Central Ohio Loan Land Agency, ML Spooner and Co., 30 S Market Street over ED Fisher saddle shop. City property for sale. Property of John Wilhelm is offered for sale to be sold on reasonable terms, TD Wilhelm. Wooster Republican July 10, 1884 Condition of WC National Bank at close of business June 20, 1884, 275902.68 in assets and same in liabilities, Jacob Frick president. Mr. DC Curry will rebuild his residence on corner of North and Spink Streets by erecting a large and substantial structure. Wooster Republican July 24, 1884 Mr. LD Craighead of grocery firm of Kuhn and Craighead has returned with his wife to Wisconsin. He has sold his interest in Red Corner Grocery Store to ES Kuhn and will in a few weeks make the move. The news depot of FD Belnap has been purchased by SC Speer, who resides with his mother in NE part of the city. He will continue the news depot and bookstore on the corner of Buckeye and E Liberty Streets. Ordinance for the purchase of Seigenthaler lot on the corner of N Buckeye and E North Streets for purpose of erecting a city hall passed third reading of city council Monday night. Motion of Mr. Baker was brought up and placed upon final passage and passed by unanimous vote of members present. The ordinance authorized city clerk to issue city bonds total not to exceed 9000 of value of 500 each. Wooster Republican July 31, 1884 A complete roller mill. The latest approved system of manufacturing adopted at Wooster City Mills of Overholt and Co.. The building now known as Wooster City Mills, erected in 1869 and favorably located on the north side of Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railroad. The mills were enlarged and improved in 1872 and elevator added, now cover space 40x100 ft and stand 4 stories high which are built of brick and stone. Wayne County produced 1259834 bushels of wheat in 1880; 972499 bushels in 1881; 994176 bushels in 1882; 950140 bushels in 1883 and estimate for 1884 is advance of the figures for 1880. Wayne County ranks as the third county in the state of Ohio in the number of bushels produced. JT Shields has a large public sale of agricultural implements on W Liberty Street planned for sale Saturday, August 9th at 10 am. A new well is being dug by the city by the organ factory. It is about 25 feet deep with capacity 3000 gallons per house and is now kept running 16 hours per day to keep water down so that the workmen can proceed and the volume of water is increasing. The project this time is very favorable for a large supply of excellent water. Wooster Republican Aug. 7, 1884 The partnership of Dr. Robison and Dr. Mower is dissolved. Dr. Robison will continue at the old stand on the corner of N Market and E North Streets. Mr. DT Downing has taken JC Christy into partnership in law practice. The new business as [Downing and Christy]], is in the Downing block new side of square. Wooster is reported to have a new factory in shape of a red lead factory. Mr. JA Shepherd traveling salesman for MW Deboe and Co., a large paint firm of New York City, has invested a red lead solution. For the repairing of saddles and harness, call at Frost shop on Walnut Street, just south of the Express office room with Laubach Wine Shop. Wooster Republican Aug. 14, 1884 Camp meeting will be held at Pleasant Home, Wayne County, Ohio commencing Aug. 28th and continue a week. The grounds for the meeting are a beautiful grove 4 miles south of West Salem. The ground was purchased by the Pleasant Home Camp Meeting Association and will be a permanent camp grounds. Death of Louis Young Sr. happened last Sunday at his residence on N Bever Street. He was 68 years of age. He was a native of Germany and had been a resident of Wooster for nearly 30 years. He was proprietor of Young’s Restaurant and Bakery on S Market Street, when almost a year ago, he sold out to Henry Hollarl, his health being too poor to conduct the business. He was a member of Morgan Star Lodge K of Phinias and Unicas Tribe of Red Men. Wooster Republican Aug. 21, 1884 Will Bowers notion and fancy goods store, opposite Archer House in Beresford building. Mr. And Mrs. LD Craighead left Wooster Monday evening for new home in Winoma. We note in an announcement of a camp meeting in Orrville beginning Thursday, Aug. 21st, that one of the principal attractions of the meeting will be sermons by Rev. RH McConnell formerly of Washington Township, this county’s now presiding elder of the Sandusky district NE Ohio conference of ME Church. The city engineer has been instructed by city council to draw up plans and specifications for a new reservoir with a capacity of five million gallons located on the highest point practicably within the city limits according to the judgment of the city council. City council made small appropriations to provide conveniences for the city park just north of the high school so that public gatherings there find means for entertainment. The pioneer picnic will be held on these grounds. Mr. LD Criaghead sold his residence on N Buckeye Street to RJ Rutter for 2800. He is with Wayne County Insurance Co. as secretary. Wooster Republican Sept. 4, 1884 A pair of steel spectacles and case which were found near the music hall, have been left at Imgard Jewelry Store on W Liberty Street. Landis and Schmuch have bought out JJ Geitgey in undertaking business. Mr. Geitgey will hereafter conduct a jobbing business. Landis and Schmuch E Liberty Street. The death of Wm F Woods happened last Friday morning. At the age of 43, he was a leading boot and shoe manufacturer and was compelled to give up the business about one year ago due to ailing health. The work on the city well is in the northern part of the city and progresses well. The brick and cement wall of monster well is about completed. The workmen are at work laying a 4 inch pipe to connect the well with the water mains on E Bowman Street. On Wednesday afternoon, the city council water works trustees and city civil engineer will locate the point where the reservoir is to be constructed. It will probably be in the knoll in Bloomington north from the university. Work will be commenced on the new reservoir at once. The well is still connected with the main on Bowman Street by hose and water is still being pumped into Reddick Dam reservoir. The water from the new well seems to be abundant and inexhaustible. Wooster Republican Sept. 11, 1884 Mr. Samuel T Swartz has moved with his family to Sioux City last Monday. For 17 years he has handled dry goods in Wooster and for the last 7 years served in DQ Liggett and Co.. He will enter the same line of business in Iowa. Wooster Republican Sept. 25, 1884 The English Coach stallion, Ambition, was recently purchased by Mr. JW Troutman from WF Clark of Wooster. This horse will stand at Mr. Clark’s stable on N Buckeye Street. Death of AH Christie. Wooster Republican Oct. 2, 1884 Great Republican mass meeting in Wooster Oct. 1, 1884. General John A Logan, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Maj. William McKinley, Hon. C Andrews and Hon. Wm M Orr will address the people with a torchlight parade in the evening. President of day , Capt. CW McClure and lists the vice presidents- Wayne County Republican Executive Committee sponsored it. Work on new roller skating rink, which is being put up on Siegenthaler lot on corner of N Buckeye and E North Streets is progressing rapidly. It will be ready for use in about three weeks. Wooster Republican Oct. 9, 1884 A cordial reception given to the next president. During the early part of last week, it was noted that James C Blaine, republican presidential candidate, would honor Wooster with his presence for a short time. Public square was handsomely decorated by willing hands and Mr. Blaine and his party were escorted as soon as they arrived by train. He was met at the depot by a reception committee of the following citizens: Hon. AS McClure, CV Hard, Jacob Frick, JH Kauke, Dr. JE Barrett, JA Underwood, Harry McClarran. The party went from depot to the square where Blaine gave a talk. Wooster Republican Oct. 23, 1884 Ladies and children clothes. We will open Thursday, Oct. 23 in a most complete stock of manufactured goods we have ever shown in Wooster, Wm Annat, 3 E Liberty Street, south side. Dissolution of partnership of Rhodes and France by mutual consent. Mr. France will continue the business and pay all the debts, Samuel Rhodes and JC France Oct. 9, 1884. Wooster Republican Oct. 30, 1884 New rink is a success, having opened Wednesday evening of this week. Capt BB Lake is the proprietor and manager. Nearly 500 people were present on the floor, which was crowded. The rink is large and spacious for skating. Mr. Lake’s charges for skating and skates are reasonable. Wooster Republican Nov. 6, 1884 New delivery wagon is being run by ES Kuhn grocery and was built at Barker Carriage Works here in Wooster. At the meeting of council on Monday night, a proposition for providing a better fire alarm system for the city was presented and discussed. It was proposed to build a bell to wagon #4 engine house on SE side of square and place there the old courthouse bell taking #4 bell to 5 ward engine house. Motion that the fire committee be instructed to have bell tower constructed was proposed. It lost. Owing to ill health, Mr. Lewis Young has been compelled to retire from business and last week sold his saloon and restaurant in the Germania block on S Market Street to George Young and Philip Diehl. Wooster Republican Nov. 13, 1884 Over 50000 worth of clothing for sale at Golden Corner Cash Clothing Store, SW side of square. Wind up business, 10 floors full of goods. AM Glick clothier, OPF Risch manager. News Depot and bookstore of SL Speer has been moved from the Brauneck corner to the Howard building opposite side of the street. Wooster Republican Nov. 20, 1884 Pierson and Co. are selling out their stock of clothing in order to quit the business in west corner room of American Hotel. New cigar and tobacco store opened by Reuben Bechtel in rooms formerly occupied by Speer News Depot on Brauneck corner E Liberty Street. A resolution that the fire committee be authorized to put up the old courthouse bell on top of #4 engine house and have the old bell moved to #6 hose house at an expense not to exceed 50, was proposed and passed at a meeting of council Monday night. Chief Clark was instructed to secure bids for keeping fire in #5 engine house during the winter and report at the next meeting. Wooster Republican Dec. 4, 1884 The old courthouse bell, which for many years did duty by calling the people to court of justice from time to time, was swung in the belfry of #4 engine house SE side of square. Last Friday the formerly one used at #4 was removed to 5 ward hose house which has not had a bell for giving alarm for that position in the city.

Miss Hanna Hoover, who resides on W Liberty Street, slipped and fell upon the pavement in front of DW Immel on the way home from church Sunday morning. She fractured one of her hips. On Monday, Mr. Frank Donnelly retired from the drug firm of Laubach and Donnelly, having disposed of his interest to Mr. Samuel H Boyd, who succeeded him as a member of the firm. The firm will now be known as Laubach and Boyd. Mr. Boyd occupied position as prescription clerk in the drug store firm of J Zimmerman and Co. for many years. ML Spooner and Co. Real Estate 80 S Market Street. Wooster Republican Dec. 11, 1884 New novelty store in Belnap’s old stand, line of goods and gold pens. John Holland. Largest display of holiday gifts can be seen at Marchall and Bryson 5 and 10 Cent Store 22 E Liberty Street, old Belnap News Depot. The Square Hole Augur Co. recently incorporated in the city, organized by electing a Board of Directors: John T Shields, George Quimby, JD Robison Jr., JC Lake and JM Quimby. President John T Shields, Sect. George Quimby. Stockholders of company are: Mr. Underwood, Mr. Robison, JT Shields, George Quimby, JC Lake, Quimby Bros., LP Ohligher, Capt. John B Taylor, Isaac Johnson, Chester Charter authorizes capital stock 25000 of which 12000 has been taken, 70% of which has been paid in. The work of manufacturing these augurs will be commenced soon. Dr. JD Alexander has moved his office to Logan and Myers building on S Market Street, over Rice Stationary Store. Residence S Market Street, opposite Dr. Cunningham Dental office. The city guard has leased the largest hall on third floor of the Clark building, across the street from the post office, E Liberty Street, for their reading room. They will move into these new quarters the latter part of this week. The hall, vacated by them in the Exchange block, will be occupied by Delta Tau Delta fraternity of the University. Wooster Republican Dec. 18, 1884 WD Kimber and WC Yost, law partnership office in the courthouse. Wooster Republican Jan. 5, 1885 Election on Tuesday. The stockholders of the WC National Bank and National Bank of Wooster, met and elected officers for the ensuing year. National Bank of Wooster directors: John Zimmerman, John Williaman, David Thomas, Martin Welker, JS Hallowell, LP Ohligher, CV Hard. President- John Zimmerman, VP- Martin Welker, cashier- CV Hard, teller- WJ Peckinpaugh. The WC National Bank directors: Jacob Frick, JSR Overholt, JG Hartman, WD Tyler, HC Frick. President- Jacob Frick, VP- JSR Overholt, cashier- JG Hartman, teller- AG Coover. The old charter of the bank will expire this month and a new charter to run for 20 years has been granted by the comptroller of the currency at Washington. The Wooster banks are moving along quietly and conduct a safe and reliable business. JH Kauke and Charles S Frost are still at the helm of the old established Exchange Bank and have the confidence of everybody. Wooster Republican Jan. 8, 1885 McClellan Bros. Books and Stationary next door to post office, #5ME, also depositors for American Bible Society. Books for sale at SE Speer News Depot, opposite the Archer House. McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store, 5 W Liberty Street. McClure and Criaghead opposite J Zimmerman and Co., 13 W Liberty Street. Cash Stove and Tin Store of WC [McClure (surname) | McClure]], one door south of the square. Laubach and Boyd Drug Store, SE side of square. Ten departments, two stores, AM Glick, SW side of the public square, OPF Risch manager, old D Robison Jr. corner store. Pierson and Co., store close out of clothing, west corner room of the American Hotel. JS Bissell and Bro. #1ME, for dry goods. WE Rice stationary and book store in Logan and Myers building, 62 S Market Street. London Tea House of ES Kuhn old red corner, SE side of square. B Barrett Sons and Co. for steam engines and boilers, E Liberty Street near the depot. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser for spring and summer goods, SE side of square. ML Spooner and Co., real estate, 30 S Market Street. Wooster City Band disbanded some time ago, has been reorganized under name of Roller Rink Band with Frank Mowery as director. Boot and shoe establishment of William Wisner in Downing block NE side of square, has been purchased by his former partner William Muschenick, who will continue the business at old stand. James Ogden store, opposite post office, E Liberty Street, old Childs building. Drugs, medicines, tobacco and cigars at Emporium Drug Store of Blackburn and Leies, #4ME. IXL Wind Engine for sale by WH Cunnings, agent in Downing block, NE side of square. James B Power for coal, corner of Buckeye and E Liberty Streets opposite the Archer House. Brainard Art Gallery, SE side of square. The appraisers completed the inventory of stock of boots and shoes of NL Baumgardner, proprietor of Boston Shoe Store, lately assigned to AM Parrish of last Friday. Stock 5054 and by book 2000. On book account are adjusted net assets will aggregate between 5500 and 6000 and liabilities reach about 11000. The financial collapse was brought on through no fault of Mr. Baumgardner and his many friends sympathize with his unavoidable misfortune. Wooster Republican Jan. 15, 1885 SR Bonewitz, office over JH Taylor grocery store, W Liberty Street. ES Dowell 2nd floor over Johnson Bank, SW side of square. [[B and SB Eason office upstairs in Zimmerman block, W Liberty Street. SB and B Eason office over the National Bank W Liberty Street. AA Ingram office with John McSweeney Jr., two doors west of the courthouse, upstairs. LQ Jeffries SW side of square in rooms formerly occupied by JP Jeffries. McSweeney and Parsons in Iron block, W Liberty Street. Kimber and Yost office in the courthouse. McClure and Smyser #6ME upstairs. Hiram B Swartz office in Downing block, NE side of square. James B Taylor office over Quimby Bros. Shoe Store, #3ME upstairs. Alfred J Thomas 2nd floor in Jackson building., NE side of square. Wiley and McClarran office two doors west of the post office, #4ME upstairs. JR Wodsworth on E Liberty Street in Childs building, oppoiste the post office, upstairs. Yocum and Taggart office SW side of square in Quimby building.. Dr. JD Alexander on S Market Street in Logan and Myers building block over Rice Stationary Store. Dr. JE Barrett office and residence a few doors south of Archer House. Drs. L and WW Firestone office 32 N Market Street. Dr. John A Gann office and residence 111 N Market Street, two doors north the Episcopal Church. Dr. A Humphreys office 35 N Market Street. Dr. AH Hunt office over L Shibley and Bro. Jewelry Store SE side of square. Dr. George Liggett office upstairs, #4ME. Dr. WC Moore office over Roller and Wilson Drug Store, W Liberty Street. Drs. Robison and Mateer office 41 and 43 N Market Street. Dr. HM Shaffer SE side of square, over Laubach and Boyd Drug Store. Drs. Todd and Yocum office 150 W Liberty Street. Drs. Warren and Kelley office and residence 21 E North Street. Dr. RJ Cunningham dentist, office east side of S Market Street. Dr. BJ Jones SE side of square. Will Beresford tailor and draper, opposite Archer House, 40 E Liberty Street. Peter W Young has sold his building works to Michael Hofacre, who will move them to the eastern part of the city. He will erect a new building in the 5th Ward for that purpose. We understand Mr. Young proposes to go the Richmond The old courthouse bell which was recently put up in Relief Engine House, is a failure as a fire alarm. The bell is so flat in tone that it cannot be heard any great distance. A bell with a more pleasant tone should be put in its place. Capt. JP Emrich has gone to real estate and loan agency and opened an office at his residence on N Market Street. Fire occurred last Sunday morning in the Jackson building on NE side of the square. Saturday evening, a meeting was held in the hall on the 3rd floor which is occupied by Sigma Chi Fraternity college organization. It was supposed that during the night, fire was commuted in some manner from the stove to the floor. At any rate, a large hole was burned in the floor and the stove fell through into the office of Lamuel Humphryes, Justice of the Peace. A single hole burned in the office floor. The fraternity stove and stove below fell through into the China Store of Cunningham and Bro. on the 1st floor and fire was discovered about 6 am. The alarm sounded and men were soon on the grounds promptly splashing the flames before any great damage could be done to the building. Wooster Republican Han. 22, 1885 Note: Tuesday of last week, Mr. Fred Hookway popular merchant tailor, was married. Sale of buggies for 90 days. The executor of the estate of John Wilhelm deceased, will sell a fine line of finished buggies. TD Wilhelm executor of E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Jan. 29, 1885 Coal at Gray and Son selling Minglewood coal, office at Snow Flake Mills E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Feb. 5, 1885 The livery stable and hack line of George Brown, has been purchased by ex Deputy Sheriff Newton Messmore, who takes possession on Monday. Great closing out sale of Childs Star Clothing Store. I have made arrangement to leave Wooster for Syracuse to engage myself in wholesale clothing manufacturing. Office offers entire stock of hats, caps, gents furnishing goods and store fixtures. Goods must be sold by March 5th. James B Childs. Fred Hookway, fashionable merchant tailor. If you want a suit, give him a call just a few doors east of the post office. Big blaze of DC Curry and Co. planning mills was totally destroyed by fire. Joseph Shively was badly hurt last Thursday shortly after 6 pm. The fire alarm was sounded by blowing of a whistle at the plant‘s mill. The streets were filled with people going to and from their homes and all were attracted to E North Street. Large frame planning mill of DC Curry and Co. was discovered to be on fire. The flames had gained considerable headway before the alarm was given and before the hose companies could get on the ground and make attachments to the hydrants. It had gotten beyond their control. The heavy snow which covered the ground, made it difficult for the firemen to get their trucks to the scene of the fire and even after they arrived the extreme cold weather kept them from getting a stream of water on the burning building. For some reason, owning to the reservoir being covered with ice or because of some obstruction in the water mains, the pressure was insufficient and the force of the streams was much less than usual. Chief Clark sent for the old Deludge Streamer which was brought down from Spink Street engine house and attached to the hydrant at the corner of North and Beall Ave. This materially increased the force of the stream. Not withstanding the heroic efforts of the firemen, the flames raged in all their fury. The building, together with all of the valuable contents, was totally destroyed. The firemen succeeded in controlling the flames to the main building and other adjoining buildings being saved. The fire originated in the 2nd story of the building and was thought to have started from a stove on that floor in which a fire had been burning all day. All the firms machinery, tools and dressed lumber was completely destroyed totaling loss up to 20000, which is partially covered by insurance amounting to 14000. This disaster is a severe blow to the Curry Brothers as they have suffered similar losses twice before within the past 10 years, having rebuilt each time. They have not decided whether they will rebuild or not. They have several contracts to fill and on Tuesday morning, started up in the old shop recently used as the Wooster Refrigerator Co., corner of Liberty Street and Beall Ave. They will continue business at this location for a while and will decide later whether or not to rebuild on the old stand on North Street. ‘Fire cannot crush us.” DC Curry and Co. wish to say to the public that although our shop and machines have been destroyed by fire, we are still in the business in rooms used by Wooster Refrigerator Co.. We have a large stock of lumber in the yard and sash doors which we will sell low to close out. Wooster Republican Feb. 12, 1885 DW Bechtel White Front Store, SE side of square, for window shades. Ruben Bechtel has sold his cigar and tobacco store to David Bechtel and continues in connection with his branch novelty store in the old Belnap stand corner of Buckeye and E Liberty Streets. The sheriff has levied on the china store of Cunningham and Bro. and Jacob Stark has been appointed trustee. Stock to be sold next Saturday by public sale by Sheriff Mougey. Mr. Emil Rittenhaus the baker, will put up a brick building on the ground now occupied by AM Miller grocery store next season. Mr. Miller will move one door west. Pierson and Co. sold their stock of ready made clothing to Mr. Thomas Appleman of Londonville last Friday. The goods were removed by Mr. Appleman to Londonville on Monday. Mr. Pierson announces he has several tables, racks etc. that he will sell cheap. Among the main business changes that will occur this coming spring are the forming of partnership between TC Pollock, a grocery man and John Deer, several years popular clerk in grocery store of McClarran and Caskey. Pollock Grocery Store will be moved from its present location into the Jackson building on the NE side of the square, now occupied by Cunningham and Bro. as a queens ware store. Wooster Republican Feb. 19, 1885 My entire stock of queens ware must be sold regardless of cost by April 1st. I will move to the room north end of Bissell block and now have there a stock class of goods, JD Price. In order to make room for immense spring stock , for the next 30 days, I am selling my queens ware, glassware and china at great reduced price. Remember the place, Geitgey’s block south of the square, Mary E Power. One of the leading cigar manufacturers in this district, George E Plummer Jr. and Co., situated on S Market Street in this city, manufactures a large excellent brand of cigars. John Babb died last Thursday evening a respected pioneer citizen of this city. He died at his house on E Liberty Street. He was nearly 81 years of age. He was noted member of Secret Society and a member of Masonic Order and Improved Order of Red Men. He was said to be one of the oldest Masons in Ohio. He became a member of the order in 1829, initiated into Reading Lodge #6 in that year and later coming to Wooster, he transferred to Ebenezer #33. He took degrees up to and including Knights Templar, which was later conferred upon him in 1848. For 47 consecutive years he was elected to office of Tyler of Ebenezer Lodge. At the time of his death, Father Babb was the oldest living Redman of Ohio. He joined the order in 1824, a member of Mohican Tribe at Reading, which was called Society of Redmen. April 24, 1872 at age of 68, Mr. |Babb joined Uncas Tribe 57 Improved Order of Redmen. John F Barrett insurance and real estate and collection agent, office in the Downing block, NE side of square. Muschenick Shoe Store 1st floor. Dissolution of partnership of Lehr and Smith by mutual consent Dec. 27, 1883 with WJ Lehr, FM Smith. Wayne County Undertaker Association met at Orrville on 3rd inst. and completed an organization of the following officers: Pres. Charles Spear of Wooster, VP James F Grosjean of Fredericksburg, sect. EG Kirk of Creston, treas. DY Landis of Wooster. A constitution was adopted on Feb. 3rd. Wm Spear and Son, Landis and Schmuck, lists others in Wayne County. Valentine for sale at McClellan Bros., next door to post office, #5ME. George R Laubach and Samuel H Boyd drugstore, successor to Laubach and Donnelly, SE side of square. Wooster Republican Feb. 26, 1885 If you want to save money on clothing, don’t forget to attend the great closing out sale going on at Star Clothing Store, James B Childs proprietor. Last Friday evening, JR Zimmerman and OP Ohliger, auditor TE Peckinpaugh, Capt. JB Taylor, Judge Isaac Johnson and others held a meeting as Cooperative Foundry and organized it. Capt. Taylor, Judge Johnson and Joseph Miller were elected as a committee to prepare a charter and articles of Incorporation with Secretary of State to be known as Wooster Cooperative Foundry Association, capital stock 5000. It is said workers are at work at old foundry on corner of North and Buckeye Streets and will take hold of and have one year contracts for formulating castings of Detroit Casting Co.. They will start out under very favorable circumstances. You will find E Funk’s chopping machine coming full speed again at Curry block E Liberty Street. Mr. Underwood and Mr. Robison report their business as a success and report are running 47 hands in whip factory. It is reported that Underwood Bros. are thinking of starting up the paper mill again in a month or two. 20000 worth of manufactured goods are on hand and ready for market. Wooster Republican March 5, 1885 Note: James A Ogden clothier, will move west of the public square, one door east of the National Bank on or about April 1st. Blackburn and Leies Drug Store #4ME. City council has done nothing definite towards building a city hall. This question will be left to people this coming spring election. At least it is assured that Wooster is to have a new depot and it will probably be built this summer and surely not later than next season. The requisition for the new structure is already on file at office of Pennsylvania Company. This new depot will be erected at the foot of Liberty Street where the freight depot now stands and built of Philadelphia pressed brick or of stone at a cost of 10-15000. The old passenger depot will be converted into a freight depot and the big pond just east of it will be filled in so that it will be used as a yard with side tracks for siding. WHH Ogden and Isaac Adams have leased the old McDonald office corner for sale of agricultural implements and will occupy the corner after April 1st. Notice: We are glad to learn Charley Smith has purchased the interest of Mr. Foltz of firm of Foltz and Cochran Photographers and in company of Mr. Cochran will operate the business firm known as Smith and Cochran. Wooster Republican March 12, 1885 Oliver’s combination plows for sale on south side of square, JT Shields. Minglewood coal mines have resumed work and Gray and Son are selling coal again which is best Massillon coal. Fire cannot crush us. DC Curry and Co. is still in business branch with Wooster Refrigeration Co. to complete our contracts for work. We have a lot of lumber and sash doors and blinds selling very low to close out. To reduce my stock before moving to NE corner of square in rooms formerly occupied, Mrs. Hurst, now until April 1st, has a great reduction in prices, WI Bowers.

Wooster Firemen election of officers of different departments, lively discussion over the choice of chief, 1. Deludge, Alert Hose, 2. Wooster Hose, 3. Theodore Straub 1st Hoseman: Deludge 1-DW Immel treasure, DW Deer secretary; Alert Hose 2 foreman AD Miller, Treasure DY Landis list Joseph Wilhelm; Relief secretary WY Landis, treasure John Caskey; Good Entent 5 Fame Hose 6; Eagle 7- James B Lawrence as foreman, Hope, Hook and Ladder election between Charles M Clark and Philip Elesperman. Elesperman elected by vote of 103-64.

JT Shields headquarters are now located in new building SW corner of square, where he has had his office for some time. WI Bowers will move his fancy goods and notion store to room in Teeple building now occupied by Mrs. Hurst NE side of square 120 NE side of square April 1st. Fire at Fred Figert on E North Street. The flames were extinguished before any great damage was done. Cause of blaze was a defective flue which was discovered by Harry McClarran, who lives next door. Wooster Republican March 19, 1885 No delay papers on time McConnel News Depot, next door to Wiler Shoe Store. HS Childs has opened a clothing store in John Taylor’s west room on W Liberty Street. The west half of the old Eagle Hotel is being repaired and improved as a meat market and MA Miller’s grocery store. Application was made by petition of CW Kauke and Isaac Johnson, David Nice, James B Taylor owners of the old Childs block on E Liberty Street corner of American Hotel alley for permission to erect a stairway so exceeding 8 ½ inch width to east side of said Childs block. The easement to be granted for a term of 15 years and mayor to be authorized to sign the contract for the city. Richard L Mead, the harness maker, has all kinds of collars in his shop on W Liberty Street, next to the Academy of Music. The news depot of SC Speer, opposite the Archer House, on last Friday, was bought by JJ Keeney, son of CR Keeney. Cooperative Foundry Association organized the charter for organization, has been received from the Sect. Of State for 2000 capital stock and has been subscribed, lists names at a regular meeting of stockholders held at Probage office. Officers were elected: Board of Directors were LP Ohligher, MM Smith, CW McClure, Alex Laughlin, Daniel Funk, Pres. Daniel Funck, VP Alexander Laughlin, LP Ohligher, secretary treasure. Wooster Republican April 2, 1885 JB Price has moved his grocery store to room in old Brown corner, #1ME, formerly occupied by TC Pollock. Pianos for sale by FD Belnap, W Liberty Street. City work being done at Wooster prices, Smith and Cochran Photographers over Kuhn Store, next to Shibley Jewelry Store, SE side of square. Universal Plows for sale by Logan and Adams at McDonald’s corner W Liberty and Walnut Streets. Brainard Art Gallery is permanently located on the SE side of square. Wooster Roller Rink has been named McPherson Rink in honor of GB McPhearson who was killed in the Atlanta Campaign in whose corps camp mange Lake served. Wooster Republican April 9, 1885 Bell Bros. for horses, may be seen on weekend at Henry Myers, one mile west of Wooster. EB Childs, great closing out sale. Have to vacate my rooms to undergo improvements. I offer stock boots and shoes to room on west side of the square, five doors south of brick bank. EB Childs. The old reliable Childs Star Clothing Store is still running and is located in John Taylor block, W Liberty Street. HS Childs, manager. Dr. CH hesler has moved is dental offices to rooms over Power Clothing Store, SW side of square during remolding of the Childs building. The stationary, blank books and fancy goods store of WE Rice has been moved to rooms formerly occupied by AH Pierson, west corner room of the American Hotel. The old Childs building on the opposite side of the street from the post office is being remolded into a respectively looking building. Owners contemplate rebuilding is a few years. The work of erecting a new brick block on Downing corner will commence soon. The new GAR rooms in the Iron block are new eloquently fitted up and furnished. The Woman’s Relief Corps took possession last week. Workmen are engaged in remodeling and refitting the Hall building on SE side of the square, formerly occupied by JD Price as a grocery store. The ground floor is being lowered and room otherwise improved. The building will be occupied by JC Glasgow with his carpet and wallpaper store. Wooster Republican April 16, 1885 We have moved west of the public square, one door east of the National Bank and now opening stock of ready made clothing. James A Ogden. The old Leise corner on S Market Street is being remolded. The roof will be raised and new front put in. The erection of the new brick block on W Liberty Street west of the Academy of Music has begun. Mr. E Rothaus, the enterprising baker, is building it. It will be three stories high and one of the best business blocks in the city of Wooster. On 1st Monday, Mr. CB Yoder took possession of the old Eastern House, better known to the public as Keister House on the corner of E Liberty and Bever Streets. The coal yard of JB Power Jr., opposite Archer House, has been purchased by MF Richards, who is now in charge of the establishment. The half interest of Ed Leies in the Emporium Drug Store one door west of the post office, was on last Saturday purchased by his partner Mr. AW Blackburn, now sole proprietor of the establishment. RL Mead, collar manufactory, W Liberty Street, opposite DD Miller’s hardware store. The undersign has moved his dress making establishment to rooms over Mrs. Cutter’s millinary, almost opposite the Archer House. Hattie Bibens. Wooster Republican April 23, 1885 Opportunity without peril, great NY sale of clothing commencing Thursday April 30, 1885 for 30 days at 39 S Market Street, next to Logan and Myers Grocery Store. Over 20000 worth of spring and summer clothing for sale at late million dollar failure of Ryashopsbhur of NY. Goods sale at private sale. No auction April 30, 1885. Wooster Republican April 30, 1885 RS Newkirk and Cot Lake are soon to embark in the livery business at old paint shop connecting with McDonald Foundry on Diamond Alley. It is being fitted up as a stable and when completed , will be the largest stable in Wooster. Newton Messmore has disposed of his cab to his former owner George Brown and will devote his attention to livery business. Henry Snyder and son will have a car load of horses and colts for sale at Eastern House situated at Eastern House stables on Friday and Saturday of this week. Wooster Republican May 14, 1885 Mr. Hartman and Mr. Durstine are putting up some additions to their planning mill on the corner of Bever and Henry Streets. The 2nd and 3rd floors over Quimby Bros. have been rented by the Square Hole Augur Co. for the work of putting the augurs together. The office now occupied by JB Taylor will be used as the company office. Saturday was the biggest buggy day Wooster ever had, at which time the Wilhelm Carriage Works sold about 20 of their buggies at auction. He still has a few buggies on hand at their shop on E Liberty Street. On last Thursday, ex-sheriff HR Messmore was master commissioner appointed by the court to settle the real estate in the Robert Childs assignment delivered to Robert H Cochran of Dresden, a deed for 640 acres of land in this county owned by Mr. Childs. Mr. Cochran paid 29000 cash for the property.

Wooster Republican May 21, 1885 Report of the condition of the WC National Bank as close of business May 6, 1885 was 309045.14 in assets and the same in liabilities, JG Hartman cashier. Meeting of city council Monday evening in council chamber. A petition saying that water pipes be extended to Saybolt addition to give that portion of city fire protection was read and was referred to water trustees. Also transfer of money to Water Works trustees for laying of 4 inch pipe on E South Street to connect Buckeye with Bever Street was offered by Mr. Barker and on motion was adopted by unanimous ballot. Committee which was referred question of constructing a sewer on S Market Street, the sewer beginning on S Market Street and Diamond Alley than running south on said street to Henry Street, which said street intersects the Spring Run sewer, cannot be constructed for reason there is not sufficient fall for the practical work of said sewer in effect that proper drainage of the cellars and property along the route and a 20 inch tile sewer beginning on S Market Street and Diamond Alley running south to said Spruce Street, than SW on Spruce Street to Apple Creek emptying into said creek has sufficient fall for practical working of the same and cost would amount to about 5000 and be about 1200 feet by resolution of Mr. Barker, city solicitor, was authorized to draw up an ordinance for issuing of bond in amount of 5000 for construction of said sewer and report at the next council meeting. Exhibition and Museum at rink under the auspices of GAR. One of the finest affairs ever held in Wooster since last Thursday. McPherason Rink has been the center of attraction. Noting displays by: Smith and Cochran, photographers; JT Shields agricultural implements; McClellan Bros. books and stationary; GB Siegenthaler boots and shoes; Roller and Wilson drugs; Dr. JH Todd cabinet of curiosities; Harding and Co. hardware; CW McClarran dealer in stoves; James A Ogden; Wooster Brush Works; Foss and Schwartz proprietors; Perry J Power; Mr. Garing florist. On east side of rink were: ES Kuhn grocery; JJ Kenney dealer in wallpaper; Miss Emma Brainard photographer; McClure and Craighead stoves and tin ware; Quimby Bros. boots and shoes; Mrs. Mary Power dealer in china and queens ware; WI Bowers notions and fancy articles; T Teeple photography; J Hoffman and Son sewing machines; Kinney and Colley Hardware. In the center of the rink were two rolls of three exhibits being: McClarran and Caskey Grocery; AW Blackburn druggist; Kingsley florist; Wm Annat dry goods, Laubach and Boyd drugs; WC Rice stationary; George Faber restaurant. On the east side of center of rink: HS Childs Star Clothing Store merchant; J Zimmerman and Co. drugs; JS Bissell and Bro.; David Nice the hatter; JC Glasgow carpets; TC Pollock and Derr Grocery. There are 35 merchant exhibits, the whole is a great credit to Wooster. Each day new attractions are added to several displays. Exhibitors will continue during the present week. Arrangements have been made to have Apple Creek Cornet Band present on Thursday evening. The Mt. Eaton Bank of 28 pieces on Friday and Saturday evenings are the planned.

Wooster Republican May 28, 1885 The work on erecting of the Downing block on NE corner of public square will commence this week. The old buildings have been torn down and before another summer arrives, a handsome brick building will occupy the site in their stead.

Wooster Republican June 2, 1885 Wallpaper for sale at McClellan Bros. #5ME , next door to the post office. DW Bechtel White Front Store for wall paper, SE side of square. McCormick Steel Binder for sale at JT Shields buggy room SE side of square. Fresh lime and cement at Hubbels and Nteestine office S Buckeye Street, 1st door south of Liberty Street. Money wanted 1000 on good mortgage security, good interest. Inquire of WF Kean’s office with McClure and Smyser. Universal plows for sale by Adams and Ocan at Wooster at McDonald corner W Liberty and Walnut Streets. SR Bonewitz over JH Taylor grocery, W Liberty Street. Merchants, dentists and physicians same. Joe Sellers, well known character of city who has for several years made his headquarters about several butch shops, was found in Leonard Saal stable very sick last week. WC Luce opened a new butcher shop in the vacant room east of the Archer House. The work of laying the water mains for the new reservoir in Bloomington intersection of Bowman Street and Beall Ave. is progressing rapidly. Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Bevard are making arrangements to go into manufacturing of gig saddles and harness in more extensive scale than present. They will erect a new building on N Buckeye Street for that purpose. GW Jones, Archer House barber, will move his hop to Springfield. The stock of millinary goods of Mahaney Sisters will be sold out at extremely low prices to close out the goods located one door west of Star Clothing Store, W Liberty Street. Andrew McMonigal is again in the city and is prepared to put in stove linings. Orders can be left at CW McClure store or Babbs Grocery Store. Work on new brick building being erected by Immel Rauthaus, is progressing rapidly. The laying of brick work is complete so far as the second story to be a three story building when finished. It will be ornamental in that section of the city.

Wooster Republican June 4, 1885 The Geitgey arson case came up for trial at court of Common Pleas Tuesday morning and the taking of testimony is now in process. A jury was impaneled that listed the names. There were 47 witnesses for the state and 27 for the defense. Prosecuting attorney John McSweeney Jr. was assisted by ML Smyser as attorney for the insurance companies in conducting the case for the state, Hon. AS McClure and ES Dowell as attorneys for Mr. Geitgey. Judge Stillwell presided on the bench and occupy this week and part of next week. Theodore Kent now serving a term in of 4 years in pen for the same crime of which he was convicted at Feb. term of court 1884, is a witness in the case. An order has been issued by the court to the warden of the pen to bring him here to give his testimony. He will be here tomorrow. Mr. Geitgey is on trial as an accomplice and it is being claimed that he had Kent and hired him to set fire to the buildings on S Market Street in order that he Geitgey, might get insurance money. Much interest is being taken in this case and the courtroom is filled every day with spectators.

Baseball, the manly sport. The baseball fever has struck Wooster with a vengeance. The association grounds in southern part of the city on Spruce Street, are now enlarged with grandstand seating capacity of 500 and Wooster can now boast of having the finest baseball ground in the state. The field is large and perfectly level and no expense has been spared to place it in first class condition. Space has been reserved for carriages and buggies and those riding to the grounds are allowed to drive in and set in their buggies to see the game Wooster University vs. Kent. Last Saturday afternoon, University team and Kenyon College nine crossed bats and played an interesting game 21-15 in favor of Kenyon over Wooster. In the afternoon, D. Nice inaugurated the season by swallowing up the famous Ashland Anchors by score 23-0.

City council meeting in city council chamber Monday evening. Resolution for a sewer on S Market Street put sewer on S Market Street petition of citizens along S Market Street beginning South Street to Henry Street and further south on S Market Street and it would bring past our premises all the filth that would accumulate in the upper portions of the city. There is not a single property on said street that could benefit by said sewer, but in contrary every property owner would be greatly damaged by the make of the proposed sewer. South of Henry Street signed: TA Adiar, JC France and 51 others. Mr. VanNostram as chairman of park committee, reported that the fence around the city park on W Larwill Street was in such a dilapidated condition that a new fence had been ordered to be constructed. He also reported that the fence about the city park north of the High School was in bad condition. Resolution provided that said fence repair be referred to park committee by Mr. Eason and was passed. On resolution for constructing of sewer motion lost. Wooster Republican June 11, 1885 Water Works trustees on last Friday, opened bids for furnishing Wooster city 50 tones of water pipe to complete the water works extension that was commenced last fall, which awarded contract to Dennis Long and Co. of [Louisville, Kentucky (surname) | Louisville]]. Tuesday of last week was 75th birthday and anniversary of John McClellan, treasurer of Wooster University. He had a quiet family reunion at the family house on N Market Street.

The Geitgey arson case is still in progress in common pleas court and will not be concluded until latter part of this week. There are nearly 200 witnesses and stenographer DT Simpson of Millersburg has been employed to take testimony down in shorthand. Theodore [Kent (surname) | Kent]] was brought up from pen last week and will probably give his testimony tomorrow or Wednesday. Wooster Republican June 18, 1885 Fresh lime and cement at Hubbell and Notestine office, S Buckeye Street, one door south of livery. Wm Spear has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors on Saturday. He assigned his personal property to WA Underwood of city bond 6000. The firm of Wm Spear and Son has made assignment covering only the furniture factory on S Walnut Street to WA Underwood and John F Barrett. Their bond being fixed at 15000. The furniture store on W Liberty Street was purchased last week by Charles W Spear for 2700 and hence is not included in assignment. The many friends of the members of the firm are sorry to learn of financial misfortune. The argument in the Geitgey case is now in progress and at going to press, Mr. Dowell was giving closing argument for defense, being preceded by associated AS McClure eloquent and compassionate plea for the prisoner and prosecuting attorney McSweeney, a lengthy opening argument by the state.

Wooster Republican June 25, 1885 The case of Ohio vs. Samuel Geitgey for arson, the jury after several hours deliberation, returned a verdict of not guilty on Friday. This case excited a great deal of popular interest on account of previous conviction of Kent, alleged accomplice, and the high standing in the county of Mr. Geitgey for honesty. The evidence for the state was completely circumstantial, embracing a large range of facts which were ably presented to the jury by John McSweeney Jr. and ML Smyser the prosecutors. The defense was made by Edward S Dowell and AS McClure, who made a gallant fight for the defendant. The charge of Judge Stillwell was full clear and exhaustive and overall, the Geitgey case was one of the most complete and intricate cases in the whole range of facts presented to consideration of the jury which has been tried by Wooster for many years. After 15 years of service to University of Wooster, John McClellan of this city, treasure of the university, has retired and board of trustees has elected his son, Jessie [[McClellan (surname) | McClellan]] to fill the vacancy. We congratulate Jessie upon his new appointment.

Wooster Republican July 9, 1885 Mr. Frank Peckinpaugh has purchased the news stand of DW Bechtel in Brauneck’s corner on E Liberty Street and assumed ownership on Tuesday. He now has charge of all leading Ohio dailies and will run a general newsstand. Curry Bros. will rebuild their planning mill at old site on E North Street and preparations for the work have already begun. This is good news to people of Wooster as no one wanted to see them quit business or leave the city. The boot and shoe stock owned by George Shaffer, has been purchased by Mr. CP VanMeter who will continue the business at old stand on W Liberty Street. Mr. VanMeter has been a clerk in EB Childs boot and shoe store for many years. The telephone exchange has been abandoned. The instruments have been taken out and all the wires except the main lines have been taken down. Hereafter Wooster only has a toll station. First regular meeting of city council of July held Monday evening in council chambers. Resolution for construction of S Market Street sewer was presented and after some discussion, pro and con was adopted. A letter written against it was signed by Moses Shaffer and RJ Cunningham, John Moores, Samuel Geitgey, John S Bissell, John Long, EA Brown and 45 others.

Wooster Republican July 18, 1885 T Teeple and son, Guy are attending the National Convention of Photographers being held in Buffalo this week. Mrs. JD Robison is spending some days at Lake Chautauqua. Dr. SJ Kirkwood is also spending a portion of his vacation at Lake Chautauqua. Frank Peckinpaugh now has entire charge of the daily newspaper., having purchased the newsstand by J Zimmerman and Co. of JJ Keeney Jr. The Telephone Company has placed the toll station for this city in Laubach and Boyds Drug Store. Work began on Monday by Mr. Meeks on the drilling of a 4 inch hole in the new water works well in the 2nd Ward and is expected to procure an abundant supply of water. Manager BB Lake opened the rink Saturday evening and a merry party of ladies and gentlemen had evening of enjoyment. Capt. JB Taylor has moved into his new law office in the building opposite the post office and has one of the finest suite of rooms in the city. Jacob Frick of the city sold 90000 pounds of wool to a Boston firm this week. JJ Keeney sold his bookstore and news stand to J Zimmerman and Co. on last Thursday and for the present will be in charge of Mr. Charles Zimmerman and Charles Ohliger. David Nice expects to occupy his new rooms opposite the post office about the 1st of August and have one of the most attractive businesses in Wooster. Humane Society organized in Wooster for the protection of cruelty of animals. Mr. Charles Douglas of Cincinnati, agent for Ohio Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Children was in the city last week and succeeded in organizing a branch of the society with following influential citizens. A meeting was held at the mayor’s office last Thursday and a permanent organization elected by election of the following officers: Pres. Dr William W Taggart, 1st VP Col. Benjamin Eason, 2nd VP RS [Newkirk (surname) | Newkirk]], Sect. JJ Ashenhurst, treasure Dr. WF Derr. Agent Capt. GP Emrich issued a constitution. Died- Walter Donald, infant son of Donald of the firm of Alcock, Donald and Co. granite works. He died at his house on W Liberty Street Monday afternoon. Charles F Conrad Sr., proprietor of restaurant and billiard parlor on 27 E Liberty Street, gave contract of parties for remolding the bar and when finished, will have the finest bar of any.

Burglary was made at the entrance into the James Lee grocery and feed store on S Market Street last Friday night, taking a panel out of the back door. Some change and tobacco was reported taken. Ross W Funck recently graduated from Cincinnati Law School and was admitted to the bar by Supreme Court of Ohio. He is the son of Daniel Funck Esq. and his office will be in the room over Harding and Co. hardware store, one door west of the courthouse.

Wooster Republican July 23, 1885 Andrew Brandstetter has finally arrived at the conclusion to engage in manufacture of drain tile at his brick yard on old fairgrounds west of Wooster. George Blockson has purchased ½ interest in the livery stable of WS Stahl. Second regular meeting of city council for July was held in council chambers on last Monday evening. Reports of committee was held and resolutions granting orders for 64 fire fund in favor of fire association was passed. Be it resolved by city council that the paving with brick and guttering with cobblestone in front of following properties, George B Seigenthaler running north on Buckeye Street to alley of said George H Seigenthaler lot on south side of E North Street, then to Peter Fetzer lot on said street and front of stove company on N Buckeye to alley between said stove company foundry and, #2. The schoolhouse to be sold to lowest bidder by the street commissioner Bahl. On motion of Mr. Funk, it was adopted with unanimous consent. Mr. DW Immell of the board of Water Works, reported that in laying the pipe of new water main on Beall Ave., they discovered that the grade of the street for about 200 feet north of Bowman Street is a foot too low and that council instruct street commissioner Bahl to have same filed up to grade. The matter was referred to street committee with power to act. Also appointed following regular fire police for following year: Deludge 1- Henry Jacob; Alert 2- Felta Leiner; Wooster 3- Theodore Straub; Relief 4- Byron Bechtel; Good Entent 5- James Pinkerton; Fame 6- George Oyler; Eagle 7- E Laurence; Hoop, Hook and Ladder Co.- George Thomson. Charles Dice, popular young barber in Schuch and Sullivan Shop and Miss Clara Caskey, daughter of Alex Caskey, were married.

Wooster Republican July 30, 1885 David Nice will move to his new room about the middle of August and will close out his entire stock of goods at cost. Pianos, organs and sewing machines for sale, John H Thomas, north of county offices.

Wooster Republican Aug. 6, 1885 PD Hall was ordered by council in its meeting Monday night to remove the stairway south side of his building SE side of square, which is occupied by JC Glasgow as a carpet store. This to be done within 30 days as the stairway projects over the alley. A petition for paving the alley running from American House south to Frick’s warehouse was presented to council Monday evening and on motion was referred to committee on Streets and Alleys. The meat market of Bitts and Shaffer corner of Market and South Streets, was burglarized last Friday evening. A total of 1.25 was stolen. The new planning mill of DC Curry and Co. on the site of the one destroyed by fire last winter on E North Street, was completed and ready for occupancy in a few days. The new Water Works has been completed and connected with the water mains of the city and works very satisfactory. The Rothhaus block on W Liberty Street has been completed except for the finishing of the interior. It is one of the handsomest blocks in the city and a credit to business enterprise of Rothhaus.

Wooster Republican Aug. 13, 1885 On August 10th, I am offering my dry goods at a greatly reduces price. Wm Annat.

Wooster Republican Aug. 20, 1885 JC Glasgow sold his carpet store to Capt. JN Clark. Henry and Alexander will remain as business manager. Assignee sale of furniture. Having completed the manufacture, we now offer them for sale at furniture of CW Spear W Liberty Street. WA Underwood and John F Barrett assignees. Smith and Cochran, new firm in Harry’s Gallery, SE side of square. We are #1 operators up on all new ideas in photography. Wooster Republican Sept. 3, 1885 RL Mead, manufacture of horse collars, has moved his harness and collar to McDonald’s old corner on W Liberty and Walnut Streets, where he has the largest stock of harness and collars in any one shop in Wayne County. Remember the place, a few doors west of DD Miller Hardware Store. Fred E Hookway, new merchant tailor, 25 E Liberty Street. Pioneer picnic held last Saturday in Highland Park. Mr. Albert McFadden of Bloomington, president of the day, called to order at 11 am and listed pioneers who died in the last year and lists new members who have been residents of Wayne County for 25 years or more. Officers elected for following year are: pres.- George Troubman (surname) | Troubman]], VP- John H Lauke, sect.- James Johnson, treas.- RP Reddick, executive committee: DK Jones, peter Ansdagz, Jacob Arnold, John A Lawrence, Harvey Howard.

Fred J Mullins, Judge John K McBride and Walter Mullins have formed a partnership for the practice of law and have opened a new office opposite the post office, over D Nice Palace of Industry. The new firm to be known as Mullins, McBride and Mullins law office. At a meeting of business men in the mayor’s office, which J Frick president, JN Clark acted as secretary. Committee appointed JS Bissell, IN Cooley, CW McClure, JS Caskey, WD McClure, Jacob Stark, Jerome Curry, D Nice, WI Bowers and SH Body, whose duty it is to investigate and report as to the propriety or impropriety of holding a free fair sales day in Wooster. Report was made to group of business men at mayor’s office Tuesday evening.

Wooster Republican Sept. 10, 1885 Free Fair arrangements practically being completed premiums to be given. The object of free fair and a sales day is for farmers and others to make displays of farm products and poultry as same as at a county fair. Fair to be held on public square instead of enclosed fair grounds. No charge for admission, entries or produce. Listed premiums by J Frick, JS Bissell and Bros., Pollock and Derr, WI Bowers, McClure and Clemnets, McClure Bros., William Muschneick, T Teeple, JD Priace, Kinney and Cooley and so many others. Free fair and sales day to be held on Oct. 7th on the public square. Charles [Conrad (surname) | Conrad]] has just finished putting up a new bar in saloon on E Liberty Street.

Wooster Republican Sept. 24, 1885 New business college opened in commercial rooms of McClellan Bros. Stationary Store, #5ME on Friday of this week with Prof. JB Seay. Business college open Friday, Sept. 26th for reception of students. German text, automatic writing penmanship, etc. Applications given over McClellan Bros. Stationary Store on E Liberty Street. The Academy of Music has been leased by LQ Jeffries for coming season, who will place the entire room and prepare and devote attention to security of class attractions Thursday.

Meeting of city council in council chamber Monday evening with considerable discussion. The water committee reported favor on proposition of having watering troughs placed in different points of the city. The water committee hereby authorizes to have five watering troughs placed at points specified and costs not to exceed 100. Resolution carried. Troughs to be placed at junction of Quimby Ave. and Buckeye Streets, above and behind High School, Old Ohio House on S Market Street, W Liberty Street below Dr. Todd’s residence on E Liberty Street ,at Plank Mills and at junction of Pittsburgh Ave. and South Street in 5th Ward. The property of late John Wilhelm which was not sold by public sale, Saturday, Sept. 19th can be purchased at private sale. Call at Wooster Carriage Works or address TD Wilhelm. Decorating art reception to be held at sewing machine rooms of J Huffman and Co., #5 SW side of square on Oct. 7-10 at 10 am to 9 pm. Wooster Republican Oct. 1, 1885 Schuck Coal Yard on E Liberty Street, has been purchased by Philip Peters and Peter Bogner. Nolle Bros. have opened a new grocery store in west room of Beresford block, E Liberty Street, opposite Archer House. Wooster Republican Oct. 8, 1885 The old telephone wires of defunct Wooster Exchange were taken down on Monday by JA Short, employee of Central Union Co.. Next April, a handsome block will be erected by Jacob Frick just west of the Iron block W Liberty Street, owning to the fact that the buildings now on the site of proposed new block will be torn down. Well Bros. are selling off their entire stock of dry goods at cost in order to vacate their present location. Wooster Republican Oct. 22, 1885 Attention farmers. I have opened a feed yard opposite McDonald Agricultural Works on S Walnut Street for seeds for 10 cents. Call and see. James B Curry. SS Shilling has retired from bus line. He sold the establishment to George Brown now engaged in business for 3000. George Lundy will shed tears when he hears of the latest caper of Shilling. Wooster Republican Oct. 29, 1885 Notice, the undersign desires to retire and now offers the eloquent store room now occupied with fancy and stable goods for rent. Also stock now on hand sold at value. Store room 53 S Market Street, west side. See Mrs. C Schauman. McClure and Bro. Downing block, for sale Wisconsin Buckwheat flour at their grocery. RS Newkirk, livery man, has disposed of his interest in the firm of Lake and Newkirk to Tip Tyler. Mr. Tyler has joined and formed a partnership with CB Baird in position of the Diamond Alley Stable of Mr. Newkirk and has been moved to Mr. Babb stable on Buckeye Street. Mr. Lake will continue the business at old stand in rear of DD Miller Hardware Store. Mr. George Schlagel has returned again a successful tour over the county and is again behind the counter of his store on E Liberty Street waiting on customers. Wooster Republican Nov. 5, 1885 JN [Clark (surname) | Clark]] carpet store has moved to rear of Quimby and Kline until further notice. Thieves attempt to break into clothing store of HH Sichley on S Market Street. A pane of glass broke out and entered building. While raising the window, a number of glass lamp shades, which were standing on the window sill, fell in a crash and racket caused the burglars to flee. In actual fact, Well Bros. are closing out their entire line of dry goods in order to retire from business. Pianos and organs for sale at Odenkirk and McClarran. Wooster Republican Nov. 12, 1885 Drs. CB Mowery and WA Porter, office 47 E Liberty Street, five doors east of the Archer House. David Nice, Childs building, opposite post office on E Liberty Street. Charles Ihrig manager of shoe department. DD Miller has disposed his interest in W Liberty Hardware Store to his sons and gone into his farm near Reedsburg. Good size crowd gathered at the Germania Hall last Thursday night to watch sparing match between Billy Murphy of Mansfield and Fred Yirging of Wooster at 25 a side Murphy to knock out Yirging in four rounds. Murphy’s left shoulder was dislocated in second round and referee decided in favor of Yirging. Wooster Republican Nov. 19, 1885 Will H Harry, well known and veteran photographer, has leased the rooms facing formerly occupied by Smith and Cochran Old Red Corner over Kuhn Grocery Store opens gallery in a few days. Mr. AM Parish erecting a 25x76 store room to rear of Schmuch and Landis furniture room, E Liberty Street, 1st floor of new addition will be furniture room and 2nd floor as undertaking rooms. Kinney and Cooley Hardware Store #2ME. Wooster Republican Nov. 26, 1885 Meat Market. As of Dec. 1, 1885, I the undersign, will reduce the price 1-3 per pound . Buy good meat fresh and salt meats. Terms strictly cash, John Saal. Dr. JD Alexander has moved his office from Logan and Myers block S Market to Sprague corner on W Liberty Street, where fitted up an eloquent suite of rooms on 3rd floor. Local Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle holds next meeting at Miss Kate Orr on Saybolt Ave. Tuesday evening Dec. 1st. Poultry wanted? WR Jackson. Poultry of all kinds this season on W Liberty Street, room formerly occupied by J Watt. Also selling 1000 bushels of apples. Grand opening of china, glassware and queens ware at Powers China Hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-21. Wooster Republican Dec. 3, 1885 Fred Schuch reports an unsuccessful attempt was made to burglarize his restaurant and residence on E Liberty Street Monday night. For several months, the Square Hole Auger of this city, has been engaged in perfecting machine. They have decided to go into manufacturing of machine and have purchased old furniture store of Spear and Son at foot of Walnut Street. John F Barrett and WA Underwood assignees of Spear estate. During past week they have been at work fitting shops up with necessary machinery. Expected to get the establishment running in less than a few days. Cleveland mechanic by name of Hughes was selected as foreman of shops. Attorneys and Physicians same. Wooster Republican Dec. 10, 1885 Weston Peckinpaugh has last week resigned his position as teller of Wooster National Bank and assumed similar position with Wayne County National Bank. Mr. LK Kramer bookkeeper with J Zimmerman and Co. has been tendered the position in Wooster National Bank. Rev. J Dewitt Talmadge delivered his lecture “Big Blunders”, at the opera house last Thursday evening to a crowd of 250 under auspices of the University Lecture Association . Wooster Republican Dec. 24, 1885 Annual meeting of the stockholders of Underwood Whip Co. held Monday evening. Officers elected were pres.- WA Underwood, VP- WS Ebersole, Sect.- LP Ohligher, treasure; Directors were WA Underwood, WS Ebersole, RS Newkirk, OP Ohligher and JB Taylor. Wooster Republican Dec. 31, 1885 Wm Annat closing out sale of goods. Attorneys and physicians same. Wooster Republican Jan. 14, 1886 Attorneys and physicians same. AW Blackburn drug store, #4ME. Smith and Cochran and Co. make specialty of fine baby pictures glass front gallery, SE side of public square. MB McClure has returned from the grocery business of McClure Bros., leaving his brother, Frank V McClure in charge of business. Mr. McClure and Mr. Kauffman. Funk has purchased grocery store of John Jackson, former resident of Wooster and Toledo, left on last Thursday to take possession. Annual election of officers of National Bank of Wooster Tuesday. Board of directors: John Zimmerman, Martin Welker, David Thomas, CV [Hard (surname) | Hard]], LP Ohligher, John Williaman, James Hollowell, pres.- John Zimmerman, VP- Martin Welker, cashier- CV Hard, teller- LR Kramer. Annual election of stockholders of Wayne County National Bank Tuesday, following officers: Jacob Frick- pres., VP- JSR Overholt, cashier- AG Coover, teller- WT Peckinpaugh, directors: Jacob Frick, JSR Overholt, JG Hartman, WD Tyler and HC Frick. George Quimby has leased the stock of Square Hole Augar Co. period of one year with privilege of four more and will have control of this promising enterprise. Annual election of members of Wayne County Fire Mutual Insurance Co. was held in office of company Tuesday. Pres.- John Zimmerman, sect.- RJ Ritter, treas.- HL Wiles, Directors: IH Myers, Jacob Frick, David Thomas. IH Myers made general agent of company seven years in that capacity. Wooster Republican Jan. 7, 1886 RL Mead Harness and Collar Shop has moved to the SE corner of Walnut and W Liberty Streets, old McDonald corner. Wm Annat, great slaughter of prices, 3 south side on E Liberty Street. Dr. CB Mowery has purchased the Wisner residence on North Street. Merchants same. Wooster Republican Jan. 28, 1886 The undersign hereby informs people he has bought the stock of bakery of ML Miller on W Liberty Street and engages services of Henry Horn. Louis Winger firm name will be Winger and Norwood. The Germania Hall, brick building lately occupied by Gerlach and Kinkler on S Market Street and other property belonging to Frank Gerlach deceased , will be sold at the courthouse Saturday, Jan. 30, 1886. George Schuch bought out Itzel Saloon and Restaurant on W Liberty Street. Painful duty to report the death of John McGlener. Change of firm. On Jan. 1st, Capt. AS McClure retired from Wooster Republican and name changed from McClure and Clemmens to HM Clemmens and Co.. The Old Whip Factory in ruins on Columbus Road in the western part of the city, has been torn down. The old John Stevens foundry on the corner of Buckeye and North Streets is being transformed into a coach barn and stables occupied by Robertson and Lawhead. Wooster Republican Feb. 11, 1886 For rent. House and three acres of ground situated on N Grant Street. Inquire at HJ Hartman Harness Shop W Liberty Street. For Sale. House and lot on E North Street, #97. Good location for carpenter shop, convenient to lumber yard. Wishing to quit business. Can be bought cheap, Joseph H Hill. Money to loan by Kimber and Yost, Downing block, NE side of square. Newt Mesmore team, ran off last Saturday starting S Market Street. Mr. Messmore was thrown out near Exchange Bank. Escaped serious injury. Team collided further down the street with a top buggy occupied by a couple of young gentlemen from Franklin Township. The buggies were somewhat demolished. They were not hurt. | Messmore team was hitched to a cutter. Capt. JN Clark carpet store moved to new room in the Downing block, NE side. The management of [Academy of Music]] has been transferred from LQ Jeffries to Mr. DW Shives and Edward Shibley who propose to keep up the reputation. Wooster Republican Feb. 18, 1886 Death of DQ Liggett last Monday morning at age 64 years, 9 months and 1 day. He was one of Wooster’s most promising citizens. He was a member of the Trinity ME Church. Wooster Republican Feb. 25, 1886 Sewer Notice. Notice has been given that plans and specifications for S Bever Street, district #1, are on file of CC Adams, city clerk of Wooster. The portion of work to be done is main sewer from E Liberty Street to terminus of Apple Creek and internals on N Market Street and S Market Street with proper connecting with S Bever Street. Sewer shown on said plans. The friends of EB Childs, one of the leading businessmen of Wooster the past 30 years, is pleased to learn property has been leased levied by Sheriff to satisfy judgment in court. At request of Uncle Robert Childs is represented himself as being worth 100000, went on his paper as security in amount of 30000. About a year ago, the old gentleman made an assignment and went to the wall dragging his nephew down with him. Misfortune falls on Mr. Childs as no fault of his own. Mrs. J Fox, popular millinary on the SE side of the square, became dangerously ill from blood poising. Last rites of David Q Liggett took place from his late residence on N Bever Street last Thursday at 2 pm. He was born near Nashville in Holmes County Dec. 27, 1821 and died Feb. 15, 1886. In 1859, he moved to Wooster and engaged in the dry goods business and carried on until his death. Pallbearers were John C France, Robert Coffee, John H Kauke, Peter Foust, DD Miller and Jacob Schmuch. Bowman Distillery started in March 1884 east of Wooster, is now idle. 70 gallons of whiskey distilled every day all over 40000 gals. Mr. Bowman was in Cincinnati the past week. He is purchasing a new still which will be put into operation as soon as possible. Wooster Republican March 4, 1886 Landmark gone. The Old First Methodist Church was destroyed by fire. Last Sunday morning, an alarm of fire was given and clanging of fire bells rang out. Soon it was discovered the First Methodist Church building on the corner of W North and Grant Streets was on fire. The firemen were quickly on the ground but owning to the fall reservoir being frozen and mains filled with muddy water, the pressure was not strong enough to throw a sufficient stream of water for effective service and flames got too much headway. As a result, the church is practically a total loss. It was due to a defective flue. Building insured for 4000 and contents 700. This charter was under Wayne circuit founded 1820 by Jacob Young, being the presiding elder and preacher in charge. During the following 10 years, ministers holding office were James Gilbrith, James McMahon, HO Sheldon, Russell Bigelow, and Adam Poe. The membership at the close of this decade was about 60. 1830 was an eventful year. Edward Thoman, one of the distinguished bishops, and Thomas Barkdull and Hiram Shaffer became converts. Rev. W Morley Purshon was the distinguished orator. In 1830-1840 Russell Biglow, Wm H Christie, E Yocum, WH Wrunnels, Thomas Dunn, John H Power and Wm L Harris. WL Harris was elected bishop in 1872 which office he still holds. In 1839 David Gray and Cyrus Sawyel were preachers in charge. The old church was torn down and in 1840, the one just destroyed by fire was erected. In 1840-1850, annual conference was held. In 1850-1860, Rev. LB Garley, Jessie Durbin, HS Bradley JS Hall, SH Seeley, HG Bubois were pastors. In 1858, Bishop Ames was presiding in the church entertained 2nd time as annual conference. In 1860-1870 Dr. L Warner, MK Hard, Chester E Foote, AR Palmer, J Matlzh, George Mather. The annual conference 1868 with Bishop Thomson presiding was in Wooster. In 1870-1880, Rev. GW Pepper, Dr. A Nelson Bagley, GA Hughes, IM McConnell served as pastors. In 1879, the 4th time Wooster welcomed the annual conference with Bishop Foster in the chair. In the fall of 1881, Rev. AS Albright was appointed pastor and served the church 3 years, succeeded by George Mather, 2nd pastor whose pastorate was saddened by destruction of the church. A temporary place of worship, the 3rd Ward schoolhouse, tendered use of school by school board for school use. Wooster Republican March 11, 1886 Entirely new Buffalo One Price Clothing House will open Tuesday, March 16, 1886 with a full line of men’s, young boys and children clothing. Entirely new stock with prices lower than lowest. Our prices are marked on the goods in plain figures. Strictly one price to everybody. Freelander and Arnson in Germain Hall block at side of old store of Gerlach and Kinkler, S Market Street. Elmer Funk has sold his grocery store on E Liberty Street to John Johnston and Joe Phillip. Mr. Johnston has been engaged as a clerk in the firm of OM Albright store. Mr. Phillip had a store on the corner of Market and Henry Streets. James Saddler and Theodore Kent, both of Wooster, were last week released from the penitentiary on parole and are now at liberty. It might be remembered that in 1880, James Saddler was sentenced for 19 years as accomplice in the murder of John Tormie at Wooster fairgrounds Oct. 2, 1879. Kent was in April 1884, sentenced to four years for arson in burning the Geitgey block. Report of the condition of WC National Bank at close of business March 1, 1886 had 286753.41 in assets and the same in liabilities. AG Coover cashier, Jacob Frick, DW Tyler, JSR Overholt directors. Wenger and Norwood Grocery, 23 W Liberty Street. SS Shilling, as receiver, will take grocery of Smith Cochran and Co. on Thursday morning. This is the business of above named firm, purchased from Miss Emma Brainard and is making out papers to obtain possession. They gave a number of 50 dollar notes payable monthly. Notes being sold to a number of different persons. This placed the firm in bad position. They had been doing a thriving business and is hoped that affairs can be arranged that they may be able to obtain the proper proxy again. Among the new buildings that are going to be erected in the city this coming summer, is the new Frick block, to be a substantial improvement. The design of plans and specifications were prepared by Mr. CC Baker, through kindness of… The floor will be galvanized iron, painted and sanded so at to represent stud. The height of the 1st floor will be 14 feet clear, 2nd floor 12 feet and third floor 15 feet clear. The name of new block will be Frick Memorial Block 1886. On or after April 1st the third floor of Clark block will be used as a Commercial College room having been rented for that purpose. Wooster Republican March 18, 1886 Attorneys: John P Jeffries; Ross W Funks; SR Bonewitz, ES Dowell, SW side of public square, over Johnson Bank 2nd floor; SB Eason; B and BF Eason; James B Taylor; AA Ingram; and John McSweeney Jr.; LQ Jeffries and HR Smith SW side of square, upstairs in rooms formerly occupied by John P Jeffries; DW Kimber and WC Yost office Downing block, NE side of square; Fred J Mullins, Walter J [Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] and John K McBride office E Liberty Street, opposite the post office; AS McClure and Martin L Smyser office #6ME, upstairs; McSweeney and Parsons; EW Newkirk, office S Market Street, nearly opposite the Exchange Bank, upstairs; Hiram B Swartz; Alfred J Thomas; Aquila Wiley and John C McClarran; JR Woodsworth; CM Yocum and F Taggart. Doctors: Dr. CR Mowery and WA Porter office 47 E Liberty Street, 5 doors east of Archer House; Dr. RN Warren 19 E Liberty Street; Dr. JE Barrett few doors south of Archer House, S Buckeye Street; Drs. L and WW Firestone; Dr. John A [Gann (surname) | Gann]]; Dr. HA Hart; Dr. A Hymphreys; Dr. AH Hunt; Dr. George Liggett; Dr. WC Moore; Dr. J Dazelle Alexander office Sprague corner W Liberty Street; Drs. Robison and Mateer, 41 and 43 N Market Street; Dr. HM Shaffer, SE side of square over Kuhn Grocery Store; Dr. JH Todd and EJ [Yocum (surname) | Yocum]]. Dentists: Dr. RJ Cunningham. Merchants same. ML Spooner has moved office into rooms in Logan and Myers block, S Market Street, over Schieley Clothing Store. Late Newkirk occupying office room in TS Shepherd insurance office. Albert Gerlach opened a meat market at the corner of Bever and South Streets. Wm Johnson the baker, will not move to W Liberty Street as stated. He will remain at his present location. Mr. Elmer Funk, grocer at stand on E Liberty Street, has gone into the flour and feed business on N Buckeye Street, three doors north of Liberty Street. Adam Buchheit has retired from the partnership of dry goods business in which he has been associated with late DQ Liggett for the last several years. The executors having purchased his interest. Miss Alice Fox will continue millinary business at old stand. City Council proceedings March 15, 1886. Resolution offered declaring importance of construction a main sewer S Bever Street to Cetery stand SW on line of Spring Run to where run empties into Applecreek. Sewer to be constructed according to plans and specification. Condition of Dr. RJ Cunningham property on S Bever and E South Streets, Hitchcock building on S Market Street and William Williman warehouse on N Walnut Street, brought to notice of council that lots and buildings are in a filthy condition and thought to be unsafe condition. They are a nuisance and at once be abated. Williman building not fit for anything, either to be repaired or condemned to be torn down. Motion was referred to sanitary committee and city solicitor to investigate. Moved, RL Mead horse and collar manufactory, a few doors west of DD Miller hardware store, McDonald’s old corner SE side of W Liberty and S Walnut Street. Wooster Republican March 25, 1886 Dissolution of partnership. On March 18, 1886, Marshal, Bryson and Co. was dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Ed C Marshall is retiring from said firm and will be conducted at old stand by WR Bryson and Co.. WB Bryson. Last week, the partnership known as the Buckeye Hume Tug Co. was dissolved by mutual consent of creditors D McMillen and JA Slimmons. Interest was sold to Herman D Myers of El Paso. Mr. GCH and RJ Manneation of New York were taken into firm as partners. Mr. Slimmons is to be retained as superintendent. Mr. Myers moved to Wooster with family and took charge of Wooster office. Mr. McMillan continues to act as traveling salesman and eastern office opened in New York in charge of William Manneiton. Not sure it will locate permanently in Wooster. Schuyler Electric Light Co. bought. Busy at work getting plant in Wooster ready for operation. Old engine of Funk Agricultural Works overhauled, put into shape to run, three dynamos which are being put into position. The poles for the wires and lamp are in place for erection according to plan now prepared. There are to be 50 street lights suspended over the center of streets 35 ft. high. Offered list of locations of lamps. The company proposed to brilliantly illuminate the business portion of city grounded on north S Buckeye and Walnut Streets. It will be the first plant located in Ohio by this company and they propose to make it one best in the state. New undertaking. Rooms, furniture and undertaking of Landis and Schmuck. They have with their new building, erected last November, have over 10000 sq. feet floor room. They maintain the main store being a part of American House block is four stories high with large elevator running from the ground floor up from top to bottom, fitted with choice lot of furniture. New building recently erected is two stories high each floor 20x76 feet, extending to the alley, which gives them a continuous building from E Liberty Street to alley. Second story of building is used extensively for undertaking rooms fitted up for that purpose. Odenkirk and McClarran dealers in pianos and organs.

Wooster Republican April 1, 1886 Population of Wooster is about 7000. Andrew Busch has taken a contract to decorate DQ Liggett store room and Robert Cameron has been putting in shelving and making other changes in arrangement of store. It is the intention of Mr. HJ Church and Co. to be present proprietor. Dissolution notice of partnership of JH Kauke and CS Frost firm of Exchange Bank of Kauke and Frost by mutual consent. CS Frost withdrawing and JH Kauke assumes all liabilities and authorized to collect all claims due the firm. JH Kauke and CS Frost, March 20, 1886. WE Rice for books and stationary, opposite the post office, E Liberty Street.

McPhearson Roller Skating Rink, E Liberty Street. We have the pleasure of examining a diagram of the rink as arranged and laid out by committee for coming GAR museum and exhibition. Social scandal: Prominent businessman of Wooster and married woman charged with unlawful intimacy. During the past week, Wooster society was set on fire by disclosure of scandal. Mr. Samuel F Shoemaker, a shoe merchant and Mrs. Mary E Reed, wife of Andrew Reed, janitor of the University in enable prominence. Both the accused parties are of respected families and it is a matter of great regret that the affair has found its way into publicity. Patience ceased to be virtue with Mr. Reed and he finally on last Monday, brought matters to a crisis by bringing suit against Shoemaker for damages and filed petition in Common Pleas Court. In court of Common Pleas of Ohio, Andrew F Reed vs. Samuel F Shoemaker defendant. The said plaintiff said that blank days of Oct. 1879 and at different other days since that day, wickedly debouched and carnally knew one Mary E Reed, being the wife of the plaintiff. The defendant well known without privacy of the consent plaintiff. Being whereas the affection of said Mary E Reed has been alinated from plaintiff and he has been deprived of fellowship of society and service of said wife as her and in domestic affairs has suffered a great distress, brought about great shame and dishonor to his damage in sum of 10000, which he asks judgment. Yocum and Taggart, McClure and Smyser attorneys for the plaintiff. Andrew Reed, being sworn, said that facts stated in allegations contained by petitioner are true. Andrew Reed sworn before me this 20th day of March, 1886, WF Kean notary public. Mr. Shoemaker is a prominent member of the Trinity ME Church and Mrs. Reed a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wooster. Mr. Shoemaker we are told, has retained Judge John P Jeffries as his attorney. Wooster Republican April 8, 1886 Tables turned. The Wooster scandal concerning Mr. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary Reed ventilated. The story gotten up by Andrew Reed concerning the undue intimacy between his wife and Samuel Shoemaker which created an undue clamor among gossipers, has become deferred with very narrow limits. Since the truth of this matter has been made known to better class of community who realize the whole scheme from the first, was a false fabrication got up by unprincipled husband against his devoted wife for the purpose of forcing money to be paid to him by Mr. Shoemaker, supposing he in his good nature by the standing of false report, even though innocent on account of his good name, his standing as the businessmen, has finding his credit a good subject levy of blackmail. Mr. Shoemaker and Mrs. Reed have been interviewed on the subject and both pronounced the charge against them without foundation and absolutely maliciously false. Mrs. Reed is a refined and industrial lady of seven children, some of whom are married and have children. Her age is about 45. During her marriage, she was by her own industry not only compelled to support herself, but to a great extent her children and lazy husband, who now, when she is in failing health and no longer able to support him herself and infant children, resorted to dimmable scheme for money, blackmail to blast the good name of the mother of his children, who humanly in honor require him to protect. Shame on the miserable wretch who has come so low a degrade in brutish heart as to defame himself, his wife and children. Mr. Shoemaker at least has an amiable wife and several children of good repute, somewhat are of men and womanhood years and circulation in first security of city all of whom have to suffer with their hand further the false slander of Andrew Reed, who was not satisfied to wreck the union of his own wife and children but also Mr. Shoemaker and his family. Mr. Shoemaker from the beginning, has denounced the charges false and suffered Mr. Reed and return our ways and now justice themselves. Mrs. Reed, he feels it his duty, since he has filled his answer to Mr. Reed petition under his oath, denying the charges therein against him and Mrs. Reed to be untrue and to let the public know that neither himself nor Mrs. Reed have been or are guilty of any of the charges made against them. He stated thus in petition and published newspaper article. Mr. Shoemaker is a shoe merchant doing business in Wooster and as actions brought against him by Mr. Reed may be by some persons not knowing him be believed, to have some foundations and tend to effect his business, he requests the public to suspend opinions until he is permitted to prove his entire innocence in a court of justice, which he intends to do and for that purpose, he has employed the Hon. John McSweeney and Judge John P Jeffries as his attorneys. On Tuesday morning, Mr. John P Jeffries, John MeSweeney and John McSweeney Jr. attorneys for Samuel Shoemaker, filled following answer to petition of Andrew [[Reed (surname) | Reed[[, published last week, saying he was not guilty. The First Methodist Church and Trinity Methodist Church are happy to announce the proposed union of the two churches in the city has finally been effected. At official organizational meeting on Tuesday evening, the following communication accept the proposal of 1st church also plot basis of union. HJ Church and Co., in addition to other improvements in their store room, will put in electric lights and cash railway. Newt J. Clark has purchased the old frame structure in which Well Bros. Store has been located and will move to N Grant Street and fit it up as a residence. Death of James Caskey in Sharon Center on March 23, 1886. Stoner Glassware Store has been moved from W Liberty Street to room on SW corner of square formerly occupied by Domestic Sewing Machine office. Frank Smith, for about two years, who has been in the jewelry business in Wooster, started out on Monday as a traveling salesman for Middleton Plating Co., Middleton. Cigar manufactory of George Plumer Jr. and Co., consisting of George Plumer Jr. and Peter Conrad, are now making 35 brands of cigars and employ eight hands. Jessie Jerome Baird has purchased the interest of Sylvester Hindman in livery business of CB Baird and Co.. CW Speer has recently added to his stock of furniture an eloquent line of oil paintings. CW McClure Furniture and Undertaking W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican April 15, 1886 The undersign has moved her dressmaking establishment one door east of Eastern House in Dratz building. Miss Hattie Bivens. Executors sale of real estate. Harry McClarran executor of James Curry decd. April 24, 1886. Lots 647 and 648, Curry planning mills, property north side E Liberty Street. Lots 647 and 648 sold subject to a lease to Wooster Refrigerator Manufacturing Co.. Said lease expires Feb. 1, 1886. HJ Church and Co. opening Tuesday evening in old stand of DQ Liggett and Co., Acadome building, which has been refitted with railway cash system and electric light and other conveniences for facilitating business. EM Quimby contemplates a number of extensive improvements at Highland Park, among them, building an artificial lake to cover three acres. Jacob Saal will open a meat market in vacant room next door to Academy of Music. Underground Railroad is one of the principal depots in center of Shreve. Interesting story. Men risked everything for their liberty, by Dr. WO Battles. Wooster Republican August 19, 1886 Farmers, take your produce to west end grocery of Steck and Kellogg, corner of W Liberty and Walnut Streets. They pay highest cash price at West End Grocery Store. Very few people in Wooster have any idea as to the amount of business done by Buckeye Huge Tug Co.. Will Gerlach, one of McClarran and Caskey’s accommodating clerks, is in New York on a visit to relatives. The stone masons finished foundation for new ME Church on Saturday and the brick masons are now at work. Bell Bros. now have 30 head of imported horses at their stables on W South Street. Wooster Republican April 23, 1886 Capt. James A Odgen last week, purchased the entire stock of hats, caps and furnishing goods owned by PJ Power. The goods have been moved to Mr. Ogden’s store on W Liberty Street in order to close out the goods. He will offer for half price for 60 days. Call and see the Easter goods at Power China Hall. Power China Hall has been moved to Downing block, NE corner of square. Miss Amanda Peters, formerly in dry goods store of Well Bros., on Monday, accepted new position in firm of HJ Churcy and Co.. Mr. Adam Buchheit wishes to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has accepted position as clerk in JS Bissell Dry Goods Store. He was with the late firm of DQ Liggett and Co.. Meeting of city council additional local last Wednesday evening. Last week Mr. Anker appointed to look after building, reported at council at large regular meeting that a nuisance as reported that arrangements had been made by owners to have Williaman building torn down and …… Wooster Republican April 29, 1886 Workers are engaged in tearing down the Hitchcock building on S Market Street and in a short time erection of a new and commendable brick block in their stead will be commenced. Wooster Novelty Co. of Dowell and Gorges are still busy filling orders for celebrated patoon rubber varnish and combined ladder and step ladder rooms 8 and 9 of the Downing block, NE side of square. Ed Childs residence on N Market Street was sold at sheriff’s sale last Saturday and was bid off to Judge JK McBride for 3725. Council meeting adjourned meeting of city council Monday evening. All members were present. Resolution signed by Mr. Brinker and Gow Geitgey declaring the necessity of the property upon which to erect a city hall and appointment of committee to locate same was offered and adopted by unanimous consent. Also report of committee on sewer assessments found following value of property in the 1st Ward 249605, 2nd Ward 484150. Wooster Republican August 5, 1886 Drs. Robison and Mateer, 41 and 43 N Market Street; Dr. HM Shaffer office and residence SE side of square, over Kuhn Grocery Store; Drs. Todd and Yocum 150 W Liberty Street; Dr. RN Warren 19 E North Street. Dr. RJ Cunningham dentist, east side S Market Street. Blackburn Drug Store #4ME E Liberty Street; Teeple Photography Gallery 120 , NW side of square; Quimby and Kline for dry goods, SW side of square. For what you need you can get it at J Frick warehouse, E South Street. Roller and Wilson Drug Store, W Liberty Street. RL Mead manufacture of horse collars and harness has moved office to old McDonald building, SE side W Liberty and Walnut Streets, a few doors west of DD Miller Hardware Store. Lauback and Boyd Drug Store SE side of the square. Rice Blank Books and Stationary for sale. Cheap or cash excellent family two seat carriage, call at George Bloxhan livery stable Wooster. John H Thomas palace of music, north of county buildings for pianos and organs. Wall paper for sale by McClellan Bros. #5 ME. Universal plow sold by EJ Geiselman and Co.. David Nice clothing, hats and caps at 9 and 11 E Liberty Street. Elmer Funk is selling straw at place of business N Buckeye Street north of Liberty Street; J Zimmerman and Co. Drug Store W Liberty Street. Amos Lewis optician, located in Downing new block, NE side of square. Fred E Hookway merchant tailor, 24 E Liberty Street.

AL  Bissell merchant tailor, Laubach and Boyd; Frank  McClure grocery store on Downing block, NE side of square; Buffalo One Price Clothing House of Freelander and Arnson Germania Hall building, S Market Street old stand of Gerlach and Kinkler.

Memorial block, (Frances Hall ) stoves for sale opposite DD Miller and Co. Hardware Store. Wm Annat Dry goods Store 3 E Liberty Street south side; CW Spear undertaking and furniture on W Liberty Street; JS Bissell and Bro. dry goods #1ME; Minglewood Coal Co. opposite the Archer House E Liberty Street, LD Craighead manager; D Nice shirts, opposite the post office in the old Childs building; AW Blackburn drug store, #4ME; Hoelzel and Kaltwasser Clothing SE side of square; Will Beresford tailor and draper 40 E Liberty Street, opposite Archer House in brick block; Wenger and Norwood grocery and bakery, lunch room 23 W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Aug. 12, 1886 Funk’s new flour and feed store in Howard building, N Buckeye Street. EM Quimby has a considerable expense enlarging the attraction at Highland Park and has surpassed all previous efforts for providing a lake covering about three acres of ground. Ten new row boats have been placed for amusement for those who love to linger where the blue waters meet. The beautiful expensive water is appropriately named Lake Talbot, superintendent of the building therein. Mr. DB Condry has charge of the boats and will give due attention to all visitors. Provisions have been made for building a bath house and suits being in readiness for those who delight in exhibiting. Wooster Republican Aug. 26, 1886 New firm of Lainy and Culbertson is handling genuine Burton. Burton coal for sale. Give firm a try. Successor to Hubbell and Notestine. Luke Bungardner has placed one of his approved refrigerators in Pollock and Deer store. BB Lake once more has keys to McPhearson Rink and has suit against Hartman and Durstine which has been decided in his favor. OB Howard last week, purchased the interest of CB Baird in livery stable owned by CB Baird and Son.

Wooster Republican Sept. 9, 1886 I am bound for Kansas City and will sell my entire household goods on public square at auction Saturday, Sept. 11th at 1 pm, Henry S Childs. HJ Church and Co. 5 E Liberty Street in old Acadome building, old stand of DQ Liggett and Co.. JT Shields SW side of square for agricultural implements. Meeting of city council Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, 1886. Ordinance to construct an extension of S Bever Street sewer from Liberty Street north to E North Street, then east on North Street to alley near Curry Shop was passed. On Wednesday of last week, Capt. JA Ogden made an assignment for benefit of his creditors. IW Nimmons was appointed assignee giving bond sum of 18000 to CV Hard, CA McDonald, John F Barrett and ML Smyser as sureties proceeded at once to disposal of stock and now being invoiced by appraiser. Capt. Ogden’s failure is attributed to excessive hard times of past year.

Wooster Republican Sept. 23, 1886 Meek’s Saloon at the depot, was burglarized Sunday night. Two gallon jug of whiskey was stolen. On Monday morning, a jug was found in Curry Lumber Yard.

Wooster Republican Sept. 30, 1886 HE Stanley and Co. rented room next door to McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store in new Frick building and will operate a first class clothing store in a few weeks. Mr. Stanley will carry the most complete line of clothing ever kept in Wooster. The telegraph office has been moved once more and is now located permanently at Peckinpugh News Depot E Liberty Street, NW side of Liberty and Buckeye Streets. Lander, Bosand, Sanue and Betson secured contract for sewer work on N Buckeye and E North Streets. The proprietors of Buffalo One Price Clothing House will close their store on Thursday in observance of the Hebrew New Year, Freelander and Arnson. The Wooster Novelty Co. has moved their office to S Market Street.

Wooster Republican Oct. 14, 1886 The second and third story of the south side of Foss and Lee new S. Market Street block, has been leased for a term of years to Edward Osborne who will raise up the rooms of photography. Rooms are being built of the latest and most improved design and completion will be very best in this section of Ohio. Mr. Osborne is a native of Wooster and dealt in photography with Teeple and Harry. He does not expect to take possession until next spring. Mr. HE Stanley has moved with his family to Wooster and opened a new clothing store in the Frick memorial block.

Wooster Republican Oct. 21, 1886 The most celebrated case tried in Wayne County court of Common Pleas was held by Judge Parsons last Saturday. The defendant was no less than General Thomas Eckert, general manager of Western Union Telegraph Office. The plaintiff is Mrs. Mary E Bartol, widow. General Eckert formerly resided in Wooster and was appointed postmaster in 1849 and first telegraph operator in the city where Downing block now stands. The General was a gay young fellow and turned a passion for Miss Mary Flemming, now Mrs. Bartol, who was at that time rated as one of the best looking girls in the village. The course of true love did not run smoothly and on Sept. 1845, she filed suit against him for breach of promise to marry here and obtained judgment against him for 2550. The executor was issued in 1850 but at that time, Mr. Eckert was a poor man and the judgment was never paid. When Miss Flemming became Mrs. John Bartol eight years later, the judgment was moved to name of Mrs. Mary E Bartol. In 1855, Mrs. Bartol’s attorney was granted a motion rendering the judgment. Last June, Hon. John McSweeney as Eckert’s attorney, succeeded in a motion before Judge Parsons and argued in favor of having the case opened again. The point being taken on statue of limitations as to the revival of judgment once as required and the motion was not to revive the original judgment but merely a continuance. The judge reserved his decision for a few days. The third story of north side of Foss and Lee block, S Market Street has been rented to Mariah Temple of Honor and is being fitted up especially for that room. Wooster Republican Nov. 25, 1886 Kinney and Cooley Hardware Store #2ME. New bakery at Kellogg and Steck west end grocery. I have moved my sewing machine office to the Frick Memorial block, DH Cummings. Closing out sale at Schlagel’s call soon. The Standard Coach Pad Works has been shut down for a few days in order to take annual invoice. Andrew McMonigal prepared to realign stoves and furnaces. Order or line with Bolivar fire proof cement. Leave orders at Sichley Clothing Store in Frick Memorial block or at McMonigal House on Walnut Street, third door above Liberty Street. The Underwood Whip Co. received order last week from James Numbers agent from Western Jobbing Co. amounting to 2225.

Wooster Republican Dec. 9, 1886 Merchants and physicians same. The post office is no longer opposite D Nice store. The energetic Dave has made special arrangements whereby he is now able to sell 3-2 cent stamps for 5 cents. Arrangement with government and six postal cards for same price a fact. Stoner China Store, SW side of square. Wooster Republican Dec. 30, 1886 Notice. JW Culbertson has this day sold his interest in coal yard of Laning and Culbertson to James Elliott. Wooster Republican Jan. 6, 1887 Books for sale for 1887 at McClellan Bros. #5ME. Red letter sale at Buffalo One Price Clothing House of Freelander and Arnson for 30 days at Germania Hall block. Minglewood Coal Co., sole agent for Massillon Minglewood Lump Coal office E Liberty Street, opposite Archer House. LD Craighead manager. Roller and Wilson Drug Store W Liberty Street. Kellogg and Steck west end grocery and bakery. Elmer Funk flour and feed store, Howard building, N Buckeye Street, for flour and feed. AW Blackburn drug store, #4ME. Will Beresford tailor and draper, 40 E Liberty Street crick block, opposite Archer Hotel. Dissolution of partnership of George Plumer Jr. and Peter Conrad doing business under George Plumer and is dissolved by mutual consent as Peter Conrad is retiring Jan. 1, 1887. George Plumer Jr. continues the cigar business. I hereby authorize him to collect outstanding debts owed the firm. Miss Carolina Kendrick of Boston will receive music pupils at her residence 63 Bowman Street. Laubach and Boyd Drug Store, SE side of square. Frank McClure Downing block, grocery store, NE side of square. James A Ogden has marked down reduction in over coats, two doors east of Zimmerman Drug Store W Liberty Street. Gentleman’s goods for fall and winter at Hoelzel and Kaltwasser, SE side of square. John H Thomas, palace of music and sewing machines, north of the county buildings. RL Mead manufacture of horse collars and harness, old McDonald corner, SE side Liberty and Walnut Streets. HJ Church and Co., E Liberty Street, old stand of DQ Liggett and Co.. An ordinance to purchase location and supply funds for the erection of a city hall was placed on 1st reading Monday night. The same ordinance repealed all existing ordinances relative to city hall question. The ordinance provides for the issuing of bonds of 50000. HE Stanley clothing office, one door west of McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store in Frick Memorial block, W Liberty Street. Theodore Teeple photograph gallery, 120 public square, NE side of square. Winger and Norwood Grocery Store 23 W Liberty Street. AL Bissell merchant tailor. John P Jeffries SW side of square in rooms. Ross W Funck one door west of the courthouse in rooms over Harding and Co. Hardware Store. Attorneys and physicians same. Mullins, McBride and Mullins office E Liberty Street over D Nice store in Childs old building. Dr. LH Allis office and residence on N Grant, opposite the High School building. Wooster Republican Jan. 20, 1887 Expecting to leave Wooster, I offer my entire tock of notions at cost until March 15. WI Bowers. The store rooms are for rent. Alcock, Donald and Hutton great granite and monumental works, E Liberty Street. Henry Kirkler has sold his w W Liberty Street meat market to Marshallville people who will take possession next month. Family groceries for sale at TC Pollock’s Peoples Grocery Store, old stand on Downing block, NE side of square. Wooster Republican Feb. 3, 1887 On Tuesday, AG Coover became a partner in McClure Cash Stove and Tin Store. The name will now be McClure and Coover. Col. Samuel Keefer death. Daily papers of Jan. 24th contained information that Samuel Keefer, a former resident of Wooster had died by poison at Grandview Hotel in Monrovia on Jan. 23rd. Col. Keefer and family came to Wooster from New York in 1874 and purchased the Jacobs block and hardware store and conducted that store for some time, then sold out to Harding and Co.. In 1878, he sold the building to Jacob Frick and with his family moved back to New York. His only son John, is married to Miss Mane Hein of Wooster. Free delivery inspector of the post office department paid Wooster a visit some days since Mr. Ohliger made application of post office department for the adoption of free delivery system in Wooster under new law recently passed by Congress. In response to the application, Mr. AR Holmes, inspector of the post office department, was in Wooster last Thursday morning to make an inspection of the city to ascertain whether it would come up to the necessary requirement. Upon his report will rest largely the decision of the department of question of whether or not to grant free delivery system. Listed responses from John Caskey wasn’t in favor of it, HE Stanley, McClure and Craighead, Emil Routhaus, Lewis Winger, Kellogg and Steck, James Taylor, TS Hamilton, Daniel Funck, JF Barrett, James Ogden, Mr. Tyler, Laugach and Boyd, HJ Church and Co., D Nice, TP Baumgardner. Most were in favor of free delivery. American Pen art hall in connection with University Institution, is devoted entirely to penmanship and has a large audience. We have no time for vacation. Ladies and gentlemen come from all parts of the country to learn our system with 143 people in attendance when above sketch was taken. Terms through course 25.00 50 lessons 5.00, G Bixler, Wooster. Wooster Republican Feb. 10, 1887 The Dexter Tyler H and L Co. are making extensive preparations for their Washington Day birthday ball. The Wooster City Guard have one of the finest armories in the state. By state law, county commissioners are required to furnish an Armour for the military companies of the county which they are located. By authority under law, the commissioners of Wayne County furnish the city guard with an excellent drill room, gun room and company room combined on the third floor of the old McDonald Machine Shop facing on South Street. Biographical sketch of Hon. Charles C Parsons. Born in Ithica on Sept. 25, 1819 and now in his 68th year, he moved with his parents to Rochester and remained until 1830 when his parents moved to Median county. He lived there about a year. The judge then a youth, attended District school until he advanced to higher grade, than attended Weymouth Academy. One year he taught school when he was between 16 and 17 years of age first school being in Summit County near Johnson’s Corners. He continued teaching in the winter and when school was out, each year he attended McGregor Academy in Sharon Center Wadsworth in Medina County. In 1838-39, he taught school at Donner Lake, Chippewa Township. In fall of 1839, he went to Dalton in Salt Creek Township. Meanwhile, he was devoting his spare moments to the study of law. He was married in Dalton to Miss Erma Cahill March 11, 1841. In 1843, Judge Parsons was admitted to Wayne County Bar with Judge Woods of Supreme Court of Ohio administrating the oath. He remained in Dalton until 1848 when he was elected to office of Auditor of Wayne County. Prior to this, he was a judge of the peace in Sugarcreek Township and retired from that office to accept the county office. He moved with his family to Wooster in 1849 and took possession of his office. Reelected Auditor in fall of 1850 after retirement from the office, he went into partnership in the law business with Hon. Eugene Pardee being associated with him until 1855. He then went into partnership with John P Jeffries until spring of 1862. That year he was appointed by the county commissioners as clerk of the courts when Wm Welker resigned and afterwards elected for two terms to this office and retired there in 1869. He returned to the practice of law with partnership with Hon. John McSweeney and remained with him until the Common Pleas Judge for sub district in 1876. He assumed the duties of this office in 1877 and was reelected in fall 1880. Second term having been just completed. For nearly 20 years he was a member of the Board of Education of Wooster and a member when the 4th Ward school buildings and high school were built. In September 1857, he was married to Lelma Foote. His second marriage was blessed with two daughters, Kate A Parsons and Mrs. JC Hanna. A just judge, Hon. CC Parsons tendered compliment at a complimentary banquet by Wooster Bar upon his retirement from office of Common Pleas Tuesday Feb. 8th. Hon. Charles C Parsons Sr. retired from office of Common Pleas Judge third subdivision of the sixth Judicial District of Ohio, having served two consecutive terms, covering a term of 10 years. List people there and program of toasts. Wooster Republican Feb. 17, 1887 Odenkirk and McClarran musical dealers will occupy the Thomas Palace of Music room after April 1st. The 12th anniversary of Irene Lodge #64 K of H, will take place in their hall in Logan and Myers block Thursday evening, Feb. 22 at 7:30 pm. New business block will be built in Wooster this summer. A new plate glass front was put into WC National Bank building in spring. E Thomas has just finished overhauling his tannery building in connection with him since the first of January. The best trade he has experienced in Wooster. Household effects for sale of JK McBride deceased, MJ McBride executor. Sale of city hall bonds came off as advertised on Monday at city clerk’s office. Representatives of the following banks were present and made offers. None were from Wooster. The city was represented by all members of council, mayor, city clerk Adams and Lambrecht Bros. And Co.. Bid of 49922 was highest and firm of will receive the bonds as soon as they are printed and issued. The bonds are to run 25 years with annual percent interest of 5 percent. WC Democrat Feb. 23, 1887 Clothing at AM Glick, one price hatter and furnisher at Nachtrieb’s old stand on E Liberty Street. CW Spear warehouse 48 and 50 W Liberty Street, residence 86 W Liberty Street, successor to Wm Spear and Son. Wooster Republican Feb. 24, 1887 Ludington received CW Spear, the furniture dealer/undertaker. He has perfected arrangements to go to Michigan. He was born and raised in the furniture business and is thoroughly poised in all branches of the trade. The people of Ludington will find him a first class young man. Mr. OS Stout has sold his store and stock of furniture to CW Spear of Wooster. A meeting of the members of stockholders of old Wooster Mining Association was held at SR Bonewitz office Wednesday evening. The meeting was called to take action on several propositions from several parties to bore for gas and oil on Eichar farm west of Wooster. Council on Monday in city hall, met for matter of a resolution that one member of council from each ward be appointed to look up a location for city hall and following: Banker, Funck, Eason, Geitgey, and Eagen. The site of the Babb property on E Liberty Street would not be a bad place for the city hall. The block from the rear of American House to South Street is 180x180 and is also talked about.

James Lee will move his store into north room of Foss and Lee block, S Market Street in a few weeks. CB Brown has rented WI Bowers notion store room and will open up a five and ten cent store in a short time. The report that William Mucshenich, Downing block shoe dealer would move to Findley is untrue. Eugene Chatelain jewelry store SW side of square, will occupy the lower room of Logan and Myers block until completion of new Quimby block and he will begin moving his goods at once. WB Bryson and Co. five and one ten cent store, has storeroom painted and otherwise renovated . Henry Wiler has leased the vacant room in the JH Taylor block of W Liberty Street and will move into new quarters April 1st. Attention to our readers. Old James Curry planning mill property corner of E Liberty and Beall Ave. will be sold at executors sale in front of courthouse next Saturday, Feb. 26, 1887. Wooster Republican March 3, 1887 Attorneys, physicians and merchants same. John Wilhelm Jr., on Saturday, purchased at executor sale, the old Curry planning mill building and lot for 3200. Front to be put into WC National Bank, will be made to correspond with that of new Quimby block. The masons have taken possession of their new rooms in the Frick Memorial block and hold meetings 1st Wednesday of next week. The rooms will not be formerly dedicated until in the spring. Billy Conrad now conducts the W Liberty Street candy store. We are pleased to state to announce that members have reached a point in the gas well project of the Wooster City Mining Association and all that is necessary is the closing of a contract to do the drilling. The association is authorized as follows: pres. Dr. L Firestone, sect. HJ Kauffman, treas. A Saybolt Sr. Directors are John Zimmerman, Henry Myers, A Sayblot Sr., Albert Wilson and Dr. L Firestone. The council met in adjournment to hear the report of committee to look up a location for the proposed city hall. The report was quite lengthy and mention of various sites that had been examined. They recommended the Seigenthaler and Ihrig lot and Babb and Logan lots be purchased. Finial action was deferred. A reading of petition from members of GAR in which they ask that in selecting a site that committee have in view of making some provisions with regard to the site for proposed sailor and soldiers monument. WI Bowers is expecting to leave Wooster. I offer my entire stock of notions at cost until March 15, 1887. Judge CC Parsons and FJ Mullins have formed a partnership for the practice of law. Office over D Nice store, E Liberty Street. The Checkered front to the front TC Pollock grocery store. Merchants same. WH Wiler will move his shoe store next door to Taylor Grocery Store, W Liberty Street, March 15th. Up to that time, he will offer his entire stock at cost. Ebenezer Lodge 33, F and AM, will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday evening, March 9th at new hall just completed in Frick Memorial block. George W Reid secretary. Inspector made unexpected visit to Wooster Post Office. This week we were called upon to chronicle the successful attempt to blow open the big safe in the new post office. Saturday morning, Mars merchant policemen officer McMillen and officer Arch Dice were standing near Kuhn Grocery Store and were startled by a report of explosion and instantly scrambled from report that burglars were at work in the Frick building. They ran across the street and went up the alley. They found one of the rear windows of the post office open. They entered the room and found it full of smoke and discovered that inspectors had made an attempt to blow open the safe. Upon examination, it was found that entrance had been gained by prying open the rear window and breaking the safe lock. Wooster Republican March 10, 1887 We will soon leave Wooster and will sell at private sale all of our carpets and furniture, George [Schlagel (surname) | Schlagel]] on E Liberty Street. Joe Miller and MA Miller are in partnership and after April 1st conduct in Peckinpaugh news room, a store similar to one now run around the corner but on a more extensive scale. Their intention is to fix up the rear part of the room for an ice cream parlor. Stoner China Store has plain and decorated dinner sets. The store will move to the Eley building on S Market Street. Harry the photographer, will put the electric light in his gallery. Fletcher and Bevard will not move to the Ihrig building as has been announced but will remain in the present quarters. Charles A McDonald is now manager of Minglewood Coal Co. Jacob Saal, Monday on W Liberty Street, killed a 1208 pound, four year old steer he purchased of Henry Flickinger deceased. Lee D Craighead has resigned his position as manager of the Minglewood Coal Co. and is now traveling for Frances Liggett and Co. great grocers of New York. Considerable indignation is heard from citizens of the 5th Ward and others against George H Hofacre, the beer and pop bottler account on brutal and inhumane beating which he administered to his 18 year old daughter, Richa last week. Mrs. Rosa Young, age 58 years and wife of Wendell Young, died last Thursday at their house on the corner of E Larwill and Bever Streets. A very handsome flower pillow was furnished by Mr. Quimby and Mr. Kline as a tribute to the family from them. JC Brinkerhoff, ex county sheriff, established a new room in Downing block to continue line of business that of engineering and surveying. After April 1st, Emil Podlich will move his cigar manufacturing factory to his residence on Pittsburg Ave. and retire from the retail trade. EM Quimby has a force of men at work on building SW side of square. Work on new block will begin the first week in April. The grocery and bakery firm of Kellogg and Steck has been dissolved. Mr. Kellogg will retire from the business because of ill health. The store will be continued by Charles F Steck. WC Democrat March 16, 1887 Attorneys and physicians and merchants same. Wooster Republican March 17, 1887 Buckeye and Bever Streets inlots 15 and 16 are hereby selected as a location on which to erect a city hall. Yes 6 no 4. Motion by Mr. Banker was then read. Be it resolved by city council that committee be appointed consisting of the finance committee and city solicitor to enter into a contract to purchase the Babb and Logan with price is not to exceed 10000. Resolution as proposed by council said lots being 15 and 16 located on north side of E Liberty Street. All but Van Nostram voted for it. The following signed by Gow, Funk and Banker that be resolved that a committee of four members of city council be appointed as a building committee by president of city council to have full power to take possession of lot 15 and 16, known as Babb and Logan lots and to receive and adopt plans and specifications of the city building and to advertise and receive bids and prepare for contract of prices of said. Also to contract for any and all labor and materials necessary to erection and completion of said building adopt. Following committee was appointed: Gow, Myers and Jones. New bakery of Charles F Steck, successor to Kellogg and Steck, West End Grocery Store. For rent. The hall formerly occupied by Moriah Temple of Honor, is for rent. Inquire of L Shibley jewelry store. Angus McDonald Sr., once more is taking up his residence in Wooster April 1st. He will move his family from Millersburg to the Jacobs property opposite the Opera House. City Hall location. The Babb and Logan lots were selected. The money in the city treasury and much enjoined project is a go. City council adjourned session Monday night and all members being present, first few moments were taken up in informal talk on petition for sewage on N Market Street. The matter was left in the hands of the sewer committee. The president called for resolution signed by Funck. Be resolved that the city council that lot of George Seigenthaler and David Ihrig on east side of N Buckeye between 1st alley north of E Liberty and E North Street on N Buckeye Street, be and hereby selected as a location to erect a city building. Two voted yes and the rest no. It was defeated. On resolution of said vote, resolution was read by Mr. Gow be it resolved that the city council erect a city building on lots known as Babb and Logan lots, north side E Liberty Street between… WC Democrat March 23, 1887 Joseph and Gus Miller will in a few days, occupy Brauneck’s corner, partners in provision and fruit trade. Buggies and wagon shop rent free, George Krieger, corner of North and Bever Streets. E Chatelain has moved his jewelry store to Logan and Myers block, S Market Street. JS Elliott and John Wacker purchased the coal business of Horn and Eyman and continue at the old stand- JS Elliott and John Wacker. 30000 worth of clothing must be sold in 30 days on account of removal. I have rented the SE corner of the square, entire building renovated and eloquently fitted up and open by us May 1st. New stock of fine clothing. Buffalo One Price Clothing House of Freelander and Arnson. Wooster Republican March 24, 1887 Mrs. ND Salliday, successor to Mrs. MN Cutter, has the latest styles. ES Kuhn residence on N Buckeye Street, is offered for sale. Apply to ES Kuhn or LD Ohliger. Official statement of receipts and expenses of the city of Wooster year ending March 21, 1887. Councilman Funck was added to city hall building committee Monday night. Charles Schuch purchased the restaurant of his father Fred Schuch. Kuhn London Tea House, on and after Monday night, will be under management of Lee D | Craighead. Mr. ES Kuhn is leaving Monday for Pittsburgh. The council, on Monday night, accepted the report of the building committee in the selection of design of architecture of CW Yost of Columbus. Whilemore and Simon have moved their tailor shop to over their former rooms and the store room will be occupied by FE Reid’s millinary store. New coal and wood yard of Albright on the corner of S Bever and South Streets is now in operation. Main office at the yard branch office at Steck’s west end grocery store. Wooster Republican March 31, 1887 Samuel Geitgey has purchased the stock of furniture owned by JJ Geitgey and has rented and moved it to the old Wilhelm Repository which is to be fitted up especially for the furniture business in connection with store. AS Lehman will conduct his undertaking establishment. JJ Geitgey will devote his time after April 1st to setting up his accounts and turn his attention to job of undertaking. Saal the butcher on the square, has the finest lot of young beaver ever purchased for the Wooster Market. Lost, two small rolls of money by widow lady. Will be liberally rewarded by leaving at Perry Miller at DD Miller Hardware Store W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican April 7, 1887 We are now prepared to furnish cut flowers in the office and store room in Mrs. Fox millianry room, public square, GF Kingsley greenhouse, 224 Spink Street. Every member of St. James Church is requested to contribute some fancy article to be sold at the Easter Market at McPhearson Roller Skating Rink April 19, 1887 through April 21, for the benefit of organ fund. HJ Church president of St. James Guild. MP Huston, proprietor of the Steam Laundry, contemplates the erection of a new building. James B Taylor and Isaac Johnson now own the Mrs. AM Donnelly residence on N Market Street. It was announced some days ago that Jacob Frick had purchased the place, having purchased it as they thought directly from Mrs. Donnelly and it was afterwards learned that her agent, TS Shepherd had already made a sale to above named gentlemen. Consequently, they are now the owners of property but do not get possession of it until next year when they will erect a fine brick block.

Dr. CB Mower has moved his office to his residence. His old room is now occupied by Doc Jones the barber and the room vacated by Jones, is now occupied by Robert Gow for his boot and shoe store. The buildings on the city hall lots were sold last Saturday. Samuel Lightcap was the auctioneer. John Hall purchased Babb building for 76 and John Fitzgerald secured the barn and out buildings for 33. Samuel Ames bought the Logan house for 215 and Andrew Bush the barn for 9.50. A number of pumps and other articles were also sold. A portion of the Babb building will be moved on lot back of George Schuch saloon and used as a black smith shop. Music is in the air. John H Thomas Palace of Music and Sewing Machines will open a new palace of music in the front room of AB Lee’s ice cream parlor store attended by junior partner of ice cream parlor. Mr. AB Lee, two doors east of Steck Grocery Store on W Liberty Street. WC Democrat April 13, 1887 EM Quimby is hard at work tearing down the row of buildings on SW side of square preparatory to erecting a new block on that side. The two story buildings will first be dismantled and than the three story buildings up to the WC National Bank. While this work is in progress, the building opposite on the SE side of the square, is being rebuilt with hopes of completion by May 1st. These west side buildings were erected in 1843. Mr. Quimby deserves credit for his enterprise. Mr. John Talbot is his able assistant in conducting the work which gives employment to Wooster people. Wooster Republican April 14, 1887 Water Works trustees have appointed Zach Potter as supt. of Water Works. The Landers Bros. have secured the contract for removing the buildings on the SW side of the square and are excavating for the new Quimby building. George Schlagel has concluded to stay in Wooster and is now at work remolding his store room so that he will have two store rooms instead of one. By removal of the Quimby buildings SW side of square, Hon. John P Jeffries has been compelled to move from the rooms he has occupied for 44 years and for the present until rooms are fitted up for him over the new room on SW side of square. He will occupy the room just vacated by Wiler. Upon completion of the new block, he will resume his quarters at the same place he has occupied for so long. Underwood Whip Co., finding that their present building is entirely too small for rapidly increasing business, will erect a two story brick building 24x60 ft. addition to south street side of their works and new engine and improved whip machines will also be put in so facilities will be increased fully ½ more than the present capacity. Contract for work has been let to Haettinger and Tiefenthaler and carpenter and joiner work to Samuel Ames. The work is to be completed as soon as possible and is desired of the company to have building ready by July 1st. The public sale of horses held by Henry Snyder at Eastern House Stables Saturday, was quiet largely attended. Fire again destroyed [[Curry Planning Mill] Wednesday morning. The loss was estimated at 25000 with only light insurance. The new and massive structure burned like a tinder box as fire seemed to burst at same time from every door and window as the fire flames mounted heavenward, mingled with the gray dawn of the early morning. How the fire originated is a mystery. Policeman Dice tells he went by the shop on North Street about 3:30 am and at that time there was no sign of fire. Testimony is carried out by county treasure McClarran, who resides just opposite and who was awaken about that time and several others who saw no flames. It was first seen by John horn about 3:40 am, who said flames were so low that they could have very early been extinguished then, if water would have been on hand promptly. In conservation with Mr. Caskey, he expressed the opinion the building was set on fire and that the fact that certain individuals discovered the flames burning on the surface of the ground in the rear of the engine room, he claims is as the oil had been used to saturate lumber is substantial evidence of it. In an incredible short time from the time firemen arrived, the whole building was consumed. The expensive machinery destroyed and expensive tools of machine finished and unfinished work, all in ashes or so badly burned it is forever useless. A considerable lumber which was stock in close proximity to the mill, was also destroyed. The Underwood Whip Co. also suffered a small loss by destruction of lot of materials which they had only delivered yesterday to be made into whip butts. The origin of the fire somewhat of a mystery is believed by many that the flames were of a incendiary origin but either accidental or incendiary, the mill on the Wooster thriving industry again crippled for the fourth time by the devastating elements. Truly it can be said that DC Curry and Co. are playing at… WC Democrat April 20, 1887 New clothing house. The Philadelphia Clothing Store, having taken possession of the old Nachtrieb hat stand, has a fine line of men’s, boys and children’s clothing, all new for 1887. The Philadelphia Clothing Co., E Liberty Street. JB Taylor and others, last week bought the 40 ft. lot on east side of Curry building, E Liberty Street, now occupied by Alcock, Donald and Hutton Granite Works. Price 1500. Wooster Republican April 21, 1887 JN Clark, carpet dealer. Repairing of reaping and harvesting machines done at MM Smith shop, corner of Buckeye and North Streets. Winger and Norwood Grocery Store, 23 W Liberty Street, bakery, coffee and lunch room. Report of old and new city council last Wednesday night. John C Talbot agent of EM Quimby, was granted right to construct a sewer on South Street from the armory to the alley, then south to alley at Quimby homestead, thence to S Market Street. The sewer committee reported in favor of N Market Street sewer resolution was read and adopted, declaring it necessary to construct a sewer from High School ground to a certain point on the public square. Mayor Jeffriesmade report on crimes and a farewell address, also chief engineers report of fire dept. had 197 firemen in the department, three engine houses and four hose houses, two engines, 8 hose carts, one hook and ladder truck and other various supplies. Fire losses during the year, losses and insurance May 11, 1886 Mah Peelman stable loss 800; July 23, 1886 C Bolus house loss 500; April 18, 1886 Mr. McCreakan house loss 300, pipe running through the closet; Jan. 13, 1887 Barney Keister stable loss 150; March 9, 1887 Wm Kostenbader (surname) | Kostenbader]] house 18.00; April 15, 1887 DC Curry and Co. planning mill loss 18000 insurance 7500; Nov. 1, 1886 Bogner Dry House loss on building and lumber 45.00; Jan. 31, 1887 ME Church loss 150; March 16, 1887 Episcopal Church loss 239 cause sparks from chimney; also seating of new council. Name of WA Eberly chief fire department was accepted, Julius Eberhardt city civil engineer and WH Snively policeman. The Board of Education met on Monday and organized by electing James Mullins- president, Dr. HA Hart- clerk and Harry McClarran- treasure. The bids for erection of city hall were opened last Wednesday by committee. Following bids: AH Martin and David Myers entire building, Busch and Clark, McClure and Craighead, LA Sellers, Harding and Co. for portions of the work. Upon consultation of attorney, the committee found that all the bids were illegal, so they have rejected all and this week again advertised for proposals. The building to be erected by AP Babb on E Liberty Street will be neat two story frame. Joseph Hill will build a handsome new residence for George W Reid north of jail on Walnut Street. MA Miller and Co. Grocery Store on corner. DE Robison Wooster Book Bindery is now located in Frick Memorial block. Attorneys same. Wooster Republican April 28, 1887 Simon Geitgey, having purchased the entire of stock of furniture and business of JJ Geitgey now located in more accommodating rooms of the old Wilhelm Carriage Works Repository building, E Liberty Street. A Board of Trade to be organized in Wooster. An informal meeting of several business men of Wooster was held in county treasures office Monday evening. Necessary steps were taken for organizing a Board of Trade. Suggested by the Republican several weeks ago, the meeting was organized by selection of Major CV Hard, cashier of National Bank of Wooster as president pro temp. On motion, Mr. AM [Parish (surname) | Parish]]. On motion of Mr. Jacob Marchand, Mr. HM Clemmens editor of the Republican, was appointed as Sect. Pro temp. On motion of Mr. Clemmens, a committee of five was appointed to draft a plan for organization and report at meeting to be held next Monday evening. The chair appointed as that committee: HM Clemmens, AM Parish, LD Craighead, Harry McClarran, IN Kinney. The meeting adjourned to meet at the county treasures office on next Monday evening at 8 pm. Improvements to [Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. Last year the eloquent new Memorial block, W Liberty, loomed heaven ward, a monument to Jacob Frick. Mr. EM Quimby has torn down the old dilapidated buildings on the SW side of the square and a fine new block is now in the process of erection. The old frame shell E Liberty Street has disappeared and shortly the work of new city hall will begin. Numerous other improvements on less extensive scale are going on in different parts of the city. There are no business rooms vacant and all merchants are doing a sound, solid, safe business. Taxes are lower here than a great majority of cities in the state. Wooster Republican May 5, 1887 Grand opening of Buffalo One Price Clothing House on SE corner of square Tuesday, May 10 1887. Come see the grandest display of men’s, gents, boys and youths clothing on Diamond corner, SE corner of square in Wooster. Freelander and Arnson. Keefer Meat Market on E Liberty Street has been closed for want of patronage. Meeting held at county treasure office Monday evening to organize a Board of Tread businessman association, adjourned to meet on Friday night at Grand Army Hall, where acting measures will be taken to form and perfect said organization. WC Democrat May 18, 1887 The building on E Liberty Street with new nice front, is not new city hall by George Schalgel, building opposite the city hall site. Wm H Conrad and Earnest T Harry bought out CB Baird place on W Liberty Street last week and will hereafter conduct the same as an eating house. Mr. A Shibley of firm of L Shibley and Bro., has purchased the interest of his brother L Shibley and will continue the business at old stand, SE side of square. Mr. A Shibley has been with his brother for 21 years and a partner of firm of 11 years. Mr. L Shibley retires from business because of poor health. Wooster Republican May 12, 1887 Permanent organization of Wooster Businessmen organization recently became a reality. About 30 assembled at GAR hall last Friday evening. Judge Isaac Johnson made chairman of meeting and HM Clemmens secretary. The committee consisting of HM Clemmens, AM Parish, LD Craighead, Harry McClarran and IN Kinney, reported a plan of organization in form of a constitution which is given in full. The constitution as reported was adopted after a few amendments. Twenty of those persons authorize the sect to sign the constitution for them as members and a committee consisting of CV Hard, HJ Church, Frank W Miller, David Nice and Walter J Mullins be a committee to solicit citizens of Wooster to become members of the organization. On motion of Frank Miller, the association proceeded to election of permanent officers: Pres. James Mullins, 1st VP HJ Church, 2VP JR Zimmerman, Sect. HN Clemmens, Treas. John H Taylor. Executive committee: CV Hard, Frank W Miler, Isaac Johnson, LP Ohliger, AM Parish. The association to be known as Wooster Business Men’s Association listed constitution and people. On motion, the association adjourned to meet at the Probate Judge’s office next Tuesday evening, May 17th at 7:30 pm. Consecration of new Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated last Sabbath May 8, 1887. Picture of it. David Myers was the builder. Also a short history of Methodism in Wooster. Congregation was organized in 1820 under care of Richland circuit. First church erected in village of Wooster was a small story and a half brick building on the corner of W North and Grant Streets. Exact date of completion of the structure is not known. This house was used until spring of 1839, when it was torn down and a large and commendable sanctuary built which was used for 46 consecutive years. The place of worship we all knew, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning Feb. 28, 1806. In 1872, a new church of the denomination was organized for dissimilating members. For the first time in the history of Wooster, the congregation became inflicted by internal dissension. The infant congregation flourished and in 1873-74, edged a very neat and tasty edifice on site of the present magnificent structure. The church was built from a design furnished by CM Ansden, a member of the congregation. The total cost of building was 9000. The excavating laying of the foundation and brick work was done by Benjamin and Joseph Tiefenthaler. The carpentry work by William Alman. The slate roofing done by Reynold and Co.. And the plastering done by William Carnes. The frescoing was done by Busch and Gasche and the painting by JD Miller. DC Curry and Co. furnished the lumber. Both of the congregations prospered in their affairs of measures until the destructive fire of the old house of worship. New building was built and the dimensions of the building are as follows running depth E and W-116 ½ ft., width N and S-70 ft., height of wall above water table is 25 ft., height of tower 125 ft., height of dome is 96 ft. Sunday School room is 53x68 ft., audience room 64x64 ft., length of choir gallery is 36 ft., the basement includes the entire area of the building and most arranged for all purposes. The contract for the work was given to David Myers last August, assisted by John Wilson of the city and completed the work in a substantial and workman like manner. McClure and Craighead of this city were given the contract for slate roofing and the galvanized work. Mr. Metzler and Mr. Rich had the contract for painting and assisted by Bryant Bros. of |Massillon, who had the contract for frescoing decorations. The pews were purchased of Faulhower of Cleveland. JN Clark, the extensive carpet dealer of Wooster furnished the carpet. Contract price for the church was 19945. The changes in the plans and specifications brought the cost for the entire building to 26660. The following is a list of previous elders and pastors who have served the congregation since 1820 and lists them. Zerox it off. The grocery and fruit firm of MA Miller and Co. has been dissolved as MA Miller is retiring. The Express Office will move in a few days to room in American House block, lately occupied by SF Shoemaker. OM Albright grocery. Wooster Republican May 19, 1887 City Hall injuction suit decided in favor of the council. Judge John A Nichols decision in full Friday afternoon. He rendered his decision in the city hall suit. We are pleased to lay before our readers his decision to dismiss the case against the city. Third annual GAR Exhibition is now in progress. Exhibition given by GAR post, Woman’s Relief Corp and Handcock Camp Son of Veterans is now in progress at McPhearson Rink with the following exhibitors: Odenkirk and McClarran, Minglewood Coal Co. business office opposite the Archer House charge of Mr. Charles McDonald, Julius Tieche E Liberty Street tin roofer, plumber and plasterer, McClure and Coover S Market Street for stoves, Wm Annat Store 3 E Liberty Street south side, HA Shaffer agent Singer sewing machine, Eugene Chatelain jewelry store from S Market Street in Logan and Myers block, David Nice clothing store E Liberty Street, WH Harry photographer SE side of square over London Tea House, AD Breofius, ED Fisher harness maker, Pen art hall Prof. G Bixler, HE Stanley, Teeple Gallery, Gray and Son Coal Yard. Simeon Geitgey displayed furniture from new block. Mr Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]] is the undertaker and picture frame establishment of AS Lehman, another new business venture. Delamater Five and Ten Cent Store, AE Atkins candy kitchen, Elmer Funk, Capt. JN Clark carpet dealer, HJ Church and Co., McClarran and Caskey Grocery, and various other people had displays at the exhibition.

George Schlagel has improved his building by the addition of an ornamental top. EM Quimby is thinking seriously of making his new block four instead of three stories high. We neglected to mention last week that the cut we published of ME Church was taken from a photo taken of Thomas A Logan. Death of Dr. WC Moore. He died at his residence on S Market Street last Wednesday noon after an illness of five months duration. He was born in Columbia County June 1, 1822 and came to Wayne County with his parents in 1832. In 1842, he began the study of medicine with Dr. L Firestone. His residence in Wooster dates from 1862 and since that time, he has resided with us but one short interval, he has practiced medicine. Wooster Republican May 26, 1887 Good prices way down at Star Clothing Store of Henry Childs between National Bank of Wooster and Roller and Wilson Drug Store opposite the post office. JS Elliott and John Wacker coal dealers and general teamsters and transfer, have purchased the coal yard of Horn and Eyman and rented the yards for Mr. Porter and Mr. Bogner. They have always on hand a large supply of hard and soft coal. Orders can be left at yards E Liberty Street or at Laubach and Boyds Drug Store. The old courthouse bell which has been used in fire department, is condemned and pronounced unfit for use. Wooster Republican June 2, 1887 NL Baumgardner will move to Findley July 1, 1887. A sure sale. We will close our stock of boots and shoes at half off the former prices for 30 days and expect to be out of the shoe business. Now is the time to buy. Wooster Republican June 9, 1887 Substantial addition added to Brumpter block on W Liberty Street. Simeon Geitgey is building a large two story addition to his furniture wareroom on E Liberty Street and has men at work erecting a substantial brick engine house in the rear of their store room and will put in a new engine and machine. Postmaster Ohliger received official information to the fact that free delivery of mail is to be established in Wooster after July 1st. The work of placing boxes, 18 in number and making other necessary arrangements, will be made in a short time. Wooster Republican June 16, 1887 The Wooster Cooperative Foundry has reorganized and is now better than ever. It is prepared to do all kinds of work castings of all kinds, John Stevens Jr. is superintendent. Call at old machine shops corner of Buckeye and North Streets. City Hall contract. The building committee of council last Thursday afternoon, awarded a contract erection of city hall to David Myers for common brick 29975, pressed brick 32975; John Winters common brick 29995, pressed brick 32845; HM Martin common brick 31290, pressed brick 33700.90; McClure and Craighead iron work 2000; Van Doran Iron Co. of Cleveland iron work 2500. The building is to be built of common brick. The brick in the front to be selected, the contractor in forms us, he proposes finishing the work as fast as possible and Wooster mechanics will be employed. David Myers was granted contract for erection of new city hall. Contractor Myers sublet the following work on city hall: excavation - John S Elliott, brick work- Stents and Shepherd of Ashland, iron and steel- JH VanDoran of Cleveland, tin and galvanized iron roofing- McClure and Craighead, plastering- John Winters. The stonework will be done by the day. The painting has not been let as yet. James Wilson of Wooster will act as general superintendent. Wooster Republican June 23, 1887 David Clark, age 75 years and 20 days, passed away at his residence Wednesday morning after only a few weeks of confinement to bed due to sickness. He was one of our highly respected citizens. He has four children: James N, Alan, Ramson and Miss Mary Clark, who survive him. Wooster Republican June 30, 1887 AW Blackburn drugstore, #4ME. Star Clothing Store. Buy clothes on W Liberty Street, JW Nimmons and Henry Childs. TP Baumgardner for bargains in musical instruments. Store in American block, E Liberty Street. Selling out at cost, boots and shoes, NL Baumgardner, Boston Shoe Store. JS Bissell and Bro. dry goods, old Brown corner north, #1ME. HJ Church and Co. in Acadome building, E Liberty Street, for fancy goods. Merchants same. Five and Ten Cent Store, notion and novelty store, 22 E Liberty Street. Wooster Novelty Co.. Rubber and varnish paint your buggy for 1.00. Teeple Photography, 120 NE side of square in Wooster, Ashland and Massillon, established 1863. DW Bechtel, White Front Store, SE side of square, for wallpaper. When in Wooster, don’t forget to stop at Hotel American, E Liberty Street. G Bixler, American Pen Art Hall. John C McClarran lawyer, has taken up his quarters in room over McClellan Book Store, #5ME E Liberty Street. ES Osborne expects to open his new gallery in Foss and Lee block in the early part of July. The store stone for the pulpit and foundation wall of city hall will be furnished by Massillon parties. The red sandstone for trimming will be furnished by Killbuck quarries of Zach Duer in Holmes County. Peter Rich will build a large Switzer Cheese Factory on the site of the brewery recently destroyed by fire. Bargains. Selling first class phaeton good as new at my stable on E Liberty Street, WP Kinzer. Wooster Republican July 7, 1887 Notice. We the undersign merchants and carpet dealers of Wooster, agree to close our stores every evening at 6 pm except Saturday: Bissell and Bro., Wm Annat, Quimby and Kline, HJ Church and Co., JN Clark. Charles Weber for piano and organ tuner in Wooster. Wooster Republican August 11, 1887 James Elliott of S Walnut Street, coal dealer, desires to inform the public that he has taken charge of the old feed yard in connection with his coal business. Stabling 10 cents feeding 20 cents. DC Curry and Co. is putting up a neat little house on Spink Street, 2nd Ward for Angus McDonald Sr. WA Miller and Bro. are now ready for business in lower room of new Foss and Lee block, S Market Street. AE Atkins has sold his candy kitchen to Munn and Britton. Work on the Quimby block will begin in a short time. It is the intention to have the building under room by cold weather. Wooster Republican Aug. 25, 1887 Attorneys and physicians same. Wooster Cooperative Foundry Co., castings of all kinds. John Stevens Jr. manager, at old machine shops corner of Buckeye and North Streets. Wenger and Norwood dealers in groceries and confections, coffee lunch room 23 W Liberty Street. PD Hall of Akron was in city Monday. In conservation with him, he expressed his determination to comply in part to tear down his building on the corner of Liberty and public square. He expects to return Sept. 1st and let his contract for the works. Complete list of buildings passed upon by the Board of Examiners last week. We published a partial list of buildings which have been ordered torn down or repaired. The Board of Examiners has since then, completed their work and notice of their decision has been sent to the owners of the property which has been found in need of repair or unsafe condition. JH Kauke property, SW corner of S Buckeye and E South Streets- repairs barn in rear of Mrs. Emitt’s residence S Buckeye Street. New roof barn rear of Mrs. Farnham’s residence S Buckeye Street to be torn down. Wm Donner’s residence S Buckeye Street new roof and stable. Roof repaired stable in rear of Conrad Saloon. New roof on stable in rear of Jacob Smith Graber Saloon general repairs. In stable in rear of D Nice to be torn down. Stable in rear of Straub Saloon general repairs. Stables across the alley new roof. Shed of adjoining Horn Bros. oven new roof. Stable rear of RR Donnelly property N Market Street new roof. Stable of John McSweeney property occupied by F Hookway E Liberty Street is to be torn down, which was done last Tuesday. Stable in rear of Schuch Barber Shop general repairs. PD Hall building SE side of square is to be torn down. Stable in rear of Recorder Marshall N Walnut, new roof. Stable in rear of SF Day’s property W Liberty Street thoroughly repaired. Samuel Klinger residence W Liberty partial new roof. Park Reddick stable W Liberty Street new roof. WA Wilson house W Liberty Street west of the Metropolitan, general repairs. John Slemmen’s house NE corner of W Liberty and Grant Streets to be torn down. Repairs on third front wall of Johnson Barber Shop E Liberty Street repaired. JC France Marble Works E South Street new roof and repairs. Disciples Church tower to be torn down. Day (surname) Day property, Meads Collar Factory and Steven’s Meat Market W Liberty Street to be torn down. John Caskey building Howard House block W Liberty Street new roof. Christian Miller property W Liberty Street new roof. John sheds in rear of Archer House new roofs. John T Wisner stables on N Walnut Street new roof. Stable near Jerry Fox NE side of the square new roof and repairs. New roof on rear of Buchheit Saloon E Liberty Street. WC Downing sheds adjoining the Herald office to be torn down. New roof on George Brauneck building NW corner E Liberty and Buckeye Streets. John Ely shed W South Street to be torn down. George Brauneck house E South Street new roof and repairs. Merchants same. Notice of sale of city property. Property known as Relief Engine House property situated on SE side of square. Property known as #3 Fire Engine and city lookup property situated on north side of E South Street in said Wooster. Wooster #3 Fire Engine and city lookup property situated on north side of E South Street. The pest house property situated on east side of Gasche Street in Wooster. Persons having rooms or parts of houses who desire to rent to students or patrons of the University, leave description with Jessie McClellan treasure, 10 E Liberty Street. Jacob Frick and Co. warehouse E South Street, grain dealer. Wayne County Fair will be held Oct. 4-7. Call at office of secretary or at Kinney or Coolery Hardware Store, #2ME. WC Democrat Nov. 30, 1887 Going to leave Wooster, no humbug. 50000 worth of hats, clothing and caps and furnishing goods to close up business April 1, 1888. Bound to go , AM Glick, mammoth clothier, SW side of square. Dissolution sale at the Buffalo One Price Clothing House. We have concluded to dissolve partnership, SE side of square, Diamond Alley. Freelander and Arnson. WC Democrat Dec. 14, 1887 Attorneys and physicians same. JS Elliott and John Wacker coal dealers, have purchased the yards of Mr. Horn and Mr. Eyman and rented the yards of Peter and Bogner office and yard, E Liberty Street. Bryson 5 and 10 Cent Store. John Reanber received the contract for roofing the new Quimby block and McClure and Craighead the galvanized iron work. Alarm of fire was caused last Friday evening at a small house on S Market Street, which burst into flames, paint grinding and mixing house of Eugene Swartz novelty works, located on alley and Hugh Shield lot. The old story is reviewed that somebody laid claim on land in which Frick Iron block next to courthouse now stands. The alleged claim is based on statement that many years ago, the then owner leased the land for a term of years, that the owner died and person who had leased the land, sold the property as his own. Merchants same. WC Democrat Jan. 4, 1888 Parsons and Mullins over D Nice store, E Liberty Street. Wm H Spencer office Zimmerman Exchange block, over National Bank W Liberty Street. John C McClarran over McClellan Book Store E Liberty Street. John P Jeffries SW side of square. Ross W Funck office over Harding and Co. Hardware, W Liberty Street. Hiram B Swartz NE side of square in Downing block. AD Metz Zimmerman block, W Liberty Street. SR Bonewitz office over JH T Taylor grocery store W Liberty Street. B and BF Eason office over Zimmerman Exchange block W Liberty Street. SB Eason office over National Bank W Liberty Street. WF Kean office over McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store W Liberty Street. TW Peckinpaugh 30 N Market Street, opposite Dr. Firestone office. Dr. HN Mateer 35 N Market Street. Dr. JD Robison 41 and 43 N Market Street. Drs. L and WW Firestone 32 N Market Street. Dr. HA Hart office N Market Street, corner opposite the new Lutheran Church. McClarran and Caskey Grocery Store. Condition of National Bank of Wooster close of business Dec. 7, 1887 has 264571.38 in assets and same in liabilities. Curtis V Hard cashier, John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman, John Williaman, CV Hard directors. Will Beresford tailor and draper 40 E Liberty Street opposite the Archer House. HE Stanley clothiers on Frick Memorial block, one door west of McClarran and Caskey Store W Liberty Street. Roller and Wilson Drug Store W Liberty Street. A Zimmerman and Co. W Liberty Street. G Bixler. Wooster Cooperative Foundry, casting of all kinds, John Stevens Jr. manager, on corner of Buckeye and North Streets. WC Democrat Jan. 11, 1888 The painting and glazing contracts of Quimby new block were given to Samuel Wilson and Charles Harry. WC Democrat Jan. 18, 1888 Graver and Smith have moved their restaurant from south side of E Liberty Street to north side of E Liberty Street, opposite the old stand where they have fitted up eloquent rooms. WC Democrat Feb. 8, 1888 JN Clark has moved his carpet store to a room next to Blackburn Drug Store until he can fit up in rooms just vacated by Fletcher and Bevard in American House block. Fletch and Bevard have moved their harness store from the American Hotel to new room in Downing block, opposite the county treasures office which was formerly occupied by JN Clark. Wooster Republican Feb. 9, 1888 Attorneys, physicians and merchants same. AM Glick will open a branch store in Ashland. Alex Graver has purchased interest of his partner, Orlando Smith restaurant on E Liberty Street. JN Clark of this city, has purchased Stauffer Drug Store Applecreek and put nephew SS Bott in charge. After being confined to the house for several weeks with a sprained ankle, Mary E Power is again able to be at the China Hall. The plastering in the fire department of City Hall is finished. SF Shoemaker has rented vacant room in Beresford building and will move his stock to that place. The Dyeing establishment just opened on S Buckeye Street. Owned by Srobacher, it is just complete steam dye house ever in Wooster with the latest improved, modern machinery. RM Downing auctioneer. AS Lehman furniture and undertaking, upholstering. Leave orders at place formerly occupied by Wilhelm Carriage Shop, E Liberty Street or at residence on E Bowman Street or at JJ Geitgey on S Market Street. The undersign has opened a lunch room in building formerly occupied by Adams Express Co. on W Liberty Street and is prepared to serve first class lunch. WD James and RT Gilmore proprietors. For rent. The store room one door east of Horn Bros. on E Liberty Street, Durbin Metz. Now until March 11th, the 9000 property opposite new city hall will be for sale for 6000, George W Schalgel. Daring and suffering a history of Andrew Railroad raid into George in 1862 by Wm Pittenger. Attention builders. Slate roofing for sale McClure and Craighead, first door west of post office, W Liberty Street, opposite DD Miller Hardware Store. WC Democrat Feb. 15, 1888 Wm H Spencer attorney, in Zimmerman Exchange block W Liberty Street is now open. Samuel Geitgey will soon open a fancy dry goods store in Teeple building NE side, 120 public square. James F Leiner contractor, yesterday finished the tin roof of new store, Quimby building stone building on south side of square. City bonds 20000 and more to be issued for new City Hall. Ordinance passed by a vote of 8-2. Councilmen Caskey and VanNostram protested. Wooster Republican Feb. 16, 1888 Saumel Geitgey rented the rooms now occupied by DE Lameter’s Five and Ten Cent Store. On April 1st, he will open a first class notion and novelty store. Standard Coach and Pad Co. at old location. Wooster Republican Feb. 23, 1888 Michael Miller will commence work on his new block early in the spring. Wooster Brush Works is having a booming trade, better than they ever had. The city has vacated the engine house on South Street and the hook and ladder truck has been placed in building lately occupied by Elmer Funk’s feed store. The hose cart of House Co. #3 has been placed in relief engine house. George Schalgel to dispose of balance of stock and give concert at Academy of Music. Will give away presents amounting to 1000. Look for announcements. The real estate firm of Jones and Adams has been dissolved. CC Adams will continue the business with his office at the mayor’s office. See his ad. CC Adams city and village property for sale. Call at Mayor’s office S Market Street. Wooster Republican March 1, 1888 James Scovey is now the owner of restaurant on the square. Reserve seats for Schlagel family gift concert. Can be secured at Schlagel Store on E Liberty Street, opposite new city hall building. Wooster Republican Mar 8, 1888 Dissolution of firm of Logan and Myers at 39 S Market Street by mutual consent March 2, 1888. JB Myers is retiring and RA Logan is assuming debts of firm. All claims due said firm must be paid to RA Logan. The business will be continued at the old stand by RA Logan and George W Blandford. ED Whitmore desires to state to public that his partner John Simon, is going to move to Springfield but he will continue to carry on business as heretofore. Death of Jacob S Duden, age nearly 86 at his house on N Buckeye Street Friday morning just a few minutes past 7 o’clock. He had been in unusual health and after breakfast, went out to attend to his chores. Returned a few minutes complaining of severe pains in his stomach. He was a shoemaker by trade. During his residence here, he was engaged in grocery, jewelry and shoe business but last 10-12 years, he had not been actually engaged. John W Frick of Bloomington, is quite sick. Gilmore and James have closed their W Liberty Street restaurant. Extensive repairs have been made to old Black Warehouse on N Walnut Street. It is being fitted up for an Agricultural implement store. Robert Cameron has taken the contract for the remolding of the PD Hall building on the square. George Blandford of Apple Creek has purchased Josiah Myers interest in firm of Logan and Myers on S Market Street. John B Taylor W Liberty Street grocer, has purchased Josiah Myers in Logan and Myers block on S Market Street consideration 6000. Wooster Republican March 17, 1888 Craighead and Co. will occupy the room next door to Horn Bros. while the Hall building is being remolded. Fred J Mullins attorney, will be leaving soon. He accepted a legal position with Pennsylvania Railroad Co.. A lamp exploded at 7 o’clock pm in coal office of James Elliott on S Walnut Street a short time ago. The interior of the office was enveloped in flames. The timely arrival of Chief Eberly and others had the fire before much damage could be done. The old building at the corner of Walnut and W Liberty Street will be torn down April 1st subject to erection of new Miller block. It will be of brick, three stories high with plate glass front 39x70 with two story addition 19 ½ x40 ft. Burglars took pane of glass out of Henry Hartman grocery store one night last week and carried off a lot of smokers and amount of change from the money drawer. Sparks from the chimney ignited the roof of SF Day property on W Liberty Street last Tuesday. A hole through the roof amounting to a loss of about 10.00 was damaged. Craighead and Co. groceries. We will move April 1st to first door east of Horn Bakery for a short time while our building is being repaired. Listing of official receipts and expenses of City of Wooster to year ending March 19, 1888. Michael Miller has a force of men at work tearing down old buildings on site of proposed new block W Liberty Street. George Hutton has disposed of his interest in firm of Alcock, Donald and Hutton to his partners. Mr. Hutton will go to farming. Wooster Republican March 29, 1888 New organ made for St. James Episcopal Church by Wirsching Organ Co. of Salem. AD Metz has purchased the Metz homestead on N Market Street. Henry Snyder and sons sent a large load of horses to NY. on Tuesday. Bissell Bros. will get a 10 foot addition to their business rooms from the rooms being vacated by JD Price. Louis B Howard will erect a two story addition to his building on corner of E Liberty and Buckeye Streets. The 2nd story especially for a photography gallery for WH Harry. Our progressive young photographer, Thomas Logan, during the thunderstorm Thursday evening, succeeded in taking a photograph by aid of flashing of lightening picture. It can be seen at Logan and Blandford Grocery Store on S Market Street. Wooster Republican April 5, 1888 Wm Shibley jeweler, on E Liberty Street, has taken possession of his new room and not altogether in shipshape. Wooster Republican April 12, 1888 RS Newkirk has purchased Dr. RN Warren interest in Blackson and Warren Livery Store. The Minglewood Coal Co. will erect an office and shop/shed at the railroad on E South Street. They will still have an uptown office opposite the Archer House on E Liberty Street. Dr. JE Barrett has moved to the Hall property on N Market Street. He will have his office in the same building as JD Robison, corner of North and N Market Streets. The frame stable in the rear of AS Buchheit saloon, owned by Wendell Young, was on fire by some unknown cause around 6 o’clock last evening. Prompt response by fire department helped save other buildings. Loss slight . No insurance. During the storm last Thursday night, lightening struck an electric light pole on S Market Street at Allis Bros. Grocery shaving the top of the pole and light. Dr. JH Stoll has taken up residence in Wooster. His office is over Roller and Wilson Drug Store W Liberty Street. DW Immel offers for sale a four year old mare. A good saddle horse. TP Baumgardner, the Boston Shoe Store man, has bought the largest stock of boots and shoes yet. WC Democrat April 18, 1888 Report of WE Eberly fire chief, at council meeting for the last year of city operations. There were 19 fires in Wooster, the greatest of which was Imgard paper mill at loss of 20000. The next highest loss was house of Mrs. E Brown on N Buckeye Street at 388. He recommended the establishment of a paid fire department and electric fire alarms and fire limit be extended one square each way from the present limits of square. I have moved my carpet store to American block E Liberty Street, JN Clark. Mr. EC Osborne artistic photographer, 56 S Market Street, 1st class cabinet photographs. WH Harry, new gallery opposite Archer House, NE side of Liberty and Buckeye Streets, 2nd floor of Howard building. Wooster Republican April 19, 1888 To ladies. I just returned from Cleveland having had a course of special instruction of designing, cutting and fitting ladies costumes. Lizzin M Barnes, 52 Beall Ave. Organization of Water Works trustees appointment of Water Superintendent, CH [Potter (surname) | Potter]]. Marriage of Charles E Ohliger, eldest son of postmaster LP Ohliger to Miss Edna McClarran, only daughter of Spears McClarran last Thursday evening. The presence of 150 of the elite of the city were at the Episcopalian Church. Rev. Bresse rector of St. James Church. The Wooster Gas Co. on Monday night, asked permission to lay new gas mains on E and W Liberty Streets. The company intends the work during month of June. Wooster Republican May 3, 1888 New blacksmith shop. Mr. Smith and Mr. McAnney entered into partnership of blacksmithing business in blacksmith shop on S Buckeye Street, opposite Archer House stables, formerly known as the Brandstetter Stand. Smith ad McAnney. Wooster Republican May 10, 1888 Heavy delivery wagon of McClarran and Caskey, passed over the body of Charles, the six year old son of Mrs. Christy of N Buckeye Street Saturday at noon. The driver was entirely blameless. The boy ran underneath the team and one of the horses stepped on the child’s breast while wheels passed over him. Dr. Alexander was summoned and found no broken bones. New meat market. Bernard and Smith respectfully inform the public of open meat market on South Street, around the corner from S Market Street. Fresh and salt meats. Wooster Republican May 17, 1888 Ascension Day. Religious holiday appropriately observed in Wooster last Friday for the 1st time by Knight Templars. Sir Knights headed by Stanly band met the visiting knights of Massillon and Canton and their ladies at depot. Rev. Edward L Kemp, rector of St. Timothy Massillon prelate of Massillon Commandry #4, delivered sermon, “The Ascension History of Kinghts Templar“. The Fly gallery on City Hall stage will be 24 feet from the stage, giving ample room for admission of highest set pieces for presentation of spectacular productions. Rumor has it the following will compose paid fire department: Elmer Funk, David Robertson, WA Eberly and Henry Schan. Wooster Republican May 24, 1888 Handsome building will be erected on site of old relief engine house this summer, SE side for Laubach and Boyd Drug Store. Petition is being circulated for signing of signatures praying for the change of name of N Buckeye Street from Liberty to intersection of N Market Street to be changed to Sloan Ave. The dramatic opening of the new City Hall will not occur. It will be several weeks yet before the building will be completed as the best attractions will not be on the road. It will be impossible to secure a good company for the opening date. The move is a wise one. Charles Gray is now the resident manager of the Standard Oil Co. and services. Mr. Gray to look after their interest in Wooster, being a most capable manager. The company will begin at once the erection of a warehouse. The contract having been awarded to Robert Cameron. It will be a substantial one story affair of 24x60 ft. in size. It will be built on the vacant ground just back of the flagman house on E Liberty Street crossing.

City Council. James Lawrence finally confirmed as chief of the volunteer fire department. Clerk Adams read a petition of communications from Wooster Schuyler Electric Light Co. in which they stated if the city would enter into a 10 year contract with them from June 15, 1889, the company would improve their plant in new engines and add incandescent dynamos and thoroughly and otherwise improve the system. Signed by WJ Mullins, CV Hard on behalf of the company. Capt. JB Taylor, a member of the company, came in later and stated that the stock of the present company was owned almost entirely of Eastern patrons. The Wooster patrons himself, Walter J Mullins, James Mullins and others had received an offer from the eastern stockholders to purchase their stock and that they had until June 1st to answer. He went on at considerable length if they were given a new contract that they would erect a building and place two 80 horse power engines into the works and spend about 7000 in improvements. The motion and matter was discussed in council and on motion was referred to the light committee and city solicitor. Mayor Woodsworth spoke of the organization of Board of Health under an act passed last legislature. The board is to consist of six members, serve for 3 years, two for two years and two for one year. Matter on motion was referred to the sanitary commission and city solicitor. Clerk Adams then read an ordinance to create a paid fire department. The ordinance provided for repeal of all existing fire ordinances and chief engineer be appointed by mayor and confirmed by council that his salary be fixed by council that he shall be under contract of the fire committee. Banker moved a suspension of the rules and ordinance be placed on second reading seconded by Jones. Solicitor Funk arose and asked that he be given time to word the ordinance more carefully. Banker and the solicitor here indulged in a widely sparing match. Solicitor asserting it was not his duty to prepare ordinance. Jones motion however, prevailed. Mayor Woodswowrth here arose and said that for reasons sufficient, he had suspended WA Eberly as chief engineer of fire department, not that he had any ill will towards him, but the volunteer firemen had notified him that they would not serve under Eberly. I now again nominate James Lawrence as chief engineer of fire department and dislike having any trouble with council as my relations with them has always been pleasant. I feel that it is my duty and my responsibility to respect the wishes of the firemen because it is in the interest of the city. VanNostram made a motion that Lawrence be confirmed seconded by Caskey. Vote eyes had it. A Board of Equalization was appointed 1st Ward JF Marchand, 2nd Ward Robert Gow, 3rd Ward John Blessin, 4th Ward Adam Baun. Major EW Botsford member of large appointed last year holding over. Wooster Republican May 31, 1888 Carpet weaving, bring them to AJ Siegenthaler, 87 E Liberty Street. Remonstration of changing name of Buckeye Street, editor of Wooster Republican. I noticed a petition to council petition presented praying for change in name of N Buckeye Street to Sloan Ave. This would be a removal of old landmarks and needless breach in analogy of the streets by the proprietors of the city. The main street running east and west named Liberty and running north and south is called Market. The 1st street north of Liberty was named North and the one on south running east and west were called South Street, on west of Market parallel, is Buckeye Street. The walnut tree was found growing in one of abundance in great size and Buckeye in its native and own state. This is the centennial of the Buckeye state. Why should a ruthless or thoughtless hard displace a lot of our history. A Citizens. City Hall will be formally dedicated June 4th. Given post on that day held a grand camp fire to be addressed by District Commander O’Neil and General WH Gibson. Wooster Republican June 14, 1888 Another improvement. One more structure added to our steady growing city. One of the most recent improvements is new agriculture implement and buggy emporium erected by Mr. JT Shields on E Liberty Street nearly opposite the new city hall. We are pleased to note this evidence of Mr. Shields property and success and congratulate him upon the commendable new quarters. The building is erected upon the vacant lot between residence of ex-Sheriff Messmore and Mrs. William Woods on the south side of E Liberty Street, a frame structure three stories high, 110 ft. long by 20 ft. wide, built especially to accommodate his growing trade in buggies, wagon carriages, carts and all kinds of agricultural implements of all kinds repaired. The second floor will be devoted exclusively to buggies and to carriages, sulkies, carts, spring wagons and two horse wagons. The third floor will be used primarily as a storage room. Mr. Shields during the past week, has moved promptly into his new quarters, although they are not quite finished. Miss Jessie Boyd, efficient principal of the High School, has been a teacher in schools for twenty two years. Council on Tuesday night, allowed contractor David Myers 5000 on city hall contract. We find we were in error in our notice to frescoing decoration of city hall. The contract was taken by Metzler and that Rich and Bryson assisted them in frescoing. The ordinance erecting a paid fire department was not put on final passage Tuesday night do to the fact that the fire committee was not ready to report on the matter. Wooster Republican June 21, 1888 Mayor Woodsworth took up question in city hall Tuesday morning. An effort will be made to secure a chapter and charter for Knights Templar Commandry in Wooster. The county commissioners last Friday, purchased the old McPherason Rink property and will have it fitted up as an armory for Wooster City Guards to use as a roller skating rink before this. Wooster Republican June 28, 1888 For sale. 5000 will buy the property of George W Schlagel on E Liberty Street, opposite the city hall. The building has two business rooms and residence and is in good condition. Mrs. Schlagel reminds that price is about ½ what the place costs but as Mr. Schlagel is now in business in Michigan, he desires to sell his property and move his family. Coal Wave refrigerators for sale at TP Baumgardner music store in the American House block, E Liberty Street. Judge ES Dowell has taken up quarters in the courthouse. The petition to change the name of Buckeye Street to Sloan Ave. was read at council Monday night. Jones made a motion that petition be tabled. This was done. The new lockup is in the new city hall in the basement. Closed by Sheriff Deputy EA Brown Wednesday, levied on the stock of goods of Buffalo One Price Clothing Co.. The execution was issued by the Ashland Court of Common Pleas, is for the sum of 2800 due to parties who reside in Buffalo, whom the present proprietors borrowed money to amount above stated. The firm has enjoyed a fair patronage and business well conducted by D Freelander. He is hopeful that the matter will be adjusted and the firm be permitted to conduct their business as usual. Wooster Republican July 7, 1888 Ten round hand glove battle between Joe Gallagher of Smithville, light weight Champion of Ohio and George B Heathman, light weight of Akron, taking place at the Academy of Music Thursday evening, July 14th. New city hall formally opened Monday night. GAR Hon. AS McClure, Hon. John McSweeney and Department Commander O’Neil. It was a beautiful and palatial hall opened to the public on Monday night. Specious auditorium was well filled with an audience and expressed its pleasure in the beautiful surrounding. The eloquent frescoing decorations and magnificent scenery coming in for the largest share of approval. The opening exercise General Aquila Wiley, post command of Given Post, indisposed was unable to preside. Led by L and JP NVanNest, introduced Col. Benjamin Eason as president of evening who gave a short talk. Chaplain IN Kiefer made prayer that was appropriate to this occasion. The male quartet sang a soldiers chorus. Col. Eason introduced Hon. AS McClure, who on behalf of the city council, presented the handsome structure to citizens. Talk by AS McClure about the growth of the country: I was connected with local government in spring of 1867. My political pride was gratified by being elected Recorder of Wooster. Our honored fellow citizen, Anthony Wright was mayor. The council was composed of five members. All the business of municipality was conducted in my office. Council had its meeting there. The mayor heard complaints and punished offenders there. I furnished light, fuel and stationary and drafted all the ordinances and drew the warrants on the treasury. I performed in fact, all the duties now performed by the city solicitor and a member of council combined. For my services, I received an annual stipend of 100. He went on that hereafter, under this roof will collect all the machinery of the municipal administration. The council, mayor, police and fire, city solicitor, city clerk, Water Works trustees and influence. John McSweeney responded to his address: Capt. McClure, in his speech, said he was 1st Recorder. I claim that honor as I was city Recorder way back in 1850’s when Chaplain Capt. McClure was in his swaddling clothes! Angus McDonald was president and I was Recorder elected by 13 majority and in those days, the Recorder acted as president in the absence of that officer. The meetings were held in my office and we used to lock McDonald out and I would preside. Those were good old days and we had a jolly time. Campfire grand army campfire exercise were then inaugurated and brief introduction remarks by Capt. Eason and instruction of Department Commander O’Neil. Wooster Republican July 12, 1888 Guseppie Allegi, the Italian employee of James Coe at the stone quarry east of the city, met with a painful accident on Saturday. He was brought to Dr. RN Warren’s office who dressed his wounds. New delivery wagon of Logan and Blandford Grocery on S Market Street, wagon gotten up by Kinney and Coolery, Mr. Buchheit (surname) | Buchheit]] and son of iron work and Samuel Moses the wood work, Laubach and Kipfer the painting on the wagon. The grocery store of Johnston and Phillips was burglarized last Tuesday night or Wednesday. Change in the amount of 3 dollars and two boxes of cigars were stolen. Wooster Republican July 19, 1888 The old Lutheran Church, something of the history of the edifice, is now being torn down. The work of tearing down the old church on N Market Street was begun Monday morning by Landers Bros. and Samuel Betson. Brief history of the Edifice: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, the religion new one of our most prosperous church orders, was organized Sept. 18, 1840 by Solomon Ritz. From 1840-1850, the young congregation met in a house of worship situated on lot now owned by Albert McFadden on Buckeye Street. Sometime after disposing of the list church property, the congregation worshipped in a church of the German Lutheran congregation which had been kindly offered on Sept 13, 1855. The corner stone of the church building is now in course of being torn down was laid. Ceremony conducted by the Rev. John Crouse, assisted by assistant minister June 1, 1856. Services were first held in the lecture room of the church where Rev. JB Baltzy was ordained. Rev. WC Weaver delivered the first sermon. On July 3, 1859, services were held in the building for the first time. Rev. Baltzy preaching from Genesis 35:2 on July 10th. It was dedicated sermon being preached by Rev. FW Conrad of Dayton. With the house of worship, the church entered a period of vigorous growth. So rapid in growth of membership and increase attendance upon service of the church, that at end of eight years, it was necessary to take into serious consideration the question of enlarging the building in order to make the wants of the rapidly growing congregation. The original building was 50x36 ft. with sanctuary, Sunday School and lecture room on 1st floor and attendance room with seating capacity for 250-300 on the second floor. On May 13, 1867, a congregational meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for the enlargement of the building. It was resolved to enlarge and improve the house at a cost not to exceed 6000. Trustees with pastor of church constituted a building committee. A total of 24 feet was added to the length of the building, 74x36 feet in x size and increasing seating capacity from 300 to 450-500 persons. The building was used continuously as a house of worship until 1881. On April of 1881, the present magnificent building was constructed for the service of the all high. The last congregation to use it as a house of worship was the German Reformed congregation. The sermon being preached by Rev. David Kemmer. The work of putting in a new glass front to WC Nation Bank building will begin in a few days. Design by Henry and Kramer of Akron. Work done by Samuel Ames.

Hoelzel and Kaltwasser, the merchant tailors, have moved their store to 34 S Market Street in Germania block until old rooms are repaired. Fire alarm system. The Ganewell Fire Alarm System is to be placed in operation this week. The same used in nearly all the large cities. There will be 10 alarm boxes located in the city, #3 headquarters city hall, #14 at Ohio House, 15 at #4 School House S Walnut Street, #23 corner of Buckeye and South Streets, #24 corner of E Liberty and Spink Streets, #25 on the public square, #26 corner of W Liberty Street and Columbus Ave, #31 corner of Larwill and Grant Street, #32 corner of Beall Ave. and E Larwill Street, #34 High School N Market Street, #5 corner of Henry and Prospect Streets. One out tap, one stroke of fire bell chiefs call two taps of fire bell. It is also customary of persons who turn in a alarm to remain at the box until fire men respond. Keys to the boxes will be left at convenient points and also carried by the policemen. Wooster Republican July 26, 1888 Important information. Great bankruptcy sale of [Buffalo One Price Clothing House]]. Stock consists of men’s, boys, youths and children’s suits, gents furnishing goods. Buffalo One Price Clothing House SE side of square, Diamond corner. The entire stock must be sold to benefit our creditors and sacrifice will be great because part of stock must be sold within a short time. D Freelander. Wooster Republican Aug. 2, 1888 JN Clark carpets are ready for spring and have moved to larger rooms in American House block. Elmer Funk wishing to buy hay and straw. Wooster Markets compiled by J Frick and Co. warehouse, dealers in grain, wool, wheat, flour, corn, oats and rye. Warehouse on E South Street. Craighead and Co. Grocery Store, next door to Horn Bros. until their store rooms are repaired. AS Lehman fine furniture and upholstering and undertaking. Leave orders at the building formerly occupied by Wilhelm Carriage Works on E Liberty Street or at residence on E Bowman Street. SR Bonewitz pension and claims attorney. Office 89 W Liberty Street.

Who has the keys to the fire alarm boxes? List of the following residence: Box #14 Ohio House, Keys Mrs. BA Hickman, JB Yers, George Long, Charles Miller, James Miller; Box 15 at #4 School house keys at Julius Eberhard, Wm Mucshneich, JB France; Box 23 at Whip Factory keys at factory office WH Banker residence one at shop; Box 24 foot of Spink Street keys at Robert Gow, Overholts Mill, J Egans depot; Box 25 on square keys HJ Kauffman, Laubach and Boyd; Box 26 W Liberty Street and Columbus Ave. keys at JP VanNest, AB Taylor, Dr. JH Todd; Box 31 at Grant and Larwill Streets keys at AD Brous, John McAnnany, Rev. RJ Stevenson, CC Adams; Box 32 Beall Ave. and Larwill Street keys at Zach Potter, Wm Carnes, GA Clapper, George Young; Box 34 High School keys at Charles Clark, Mrs. Webster janitor, Thomas Ammons, George Kettler; Box 35 Prospect and Henry Streets keys at J Eagan, John Blandford, John Wacker.

Robertson and Lawhead Coach and Cab. Chief engineer Funk has had a fire alarm put in his residence at his own expense so occasions when he is at home, if an alarm is turned in, he can locate it at once. Checkered front grocery store of TC Pollock NE side of square. New blacksmith shop of Smith and McAnaney partnership, located in the blacksmith shop on S Buckeye Street, opposite Archer House stable formerly known as the Brandstetter Stand. Central Hotel George Steinmetz proprietor, corner of S Market and South Streets. Merchants, attorneys and physicians same. Wenger and Norwood Grocery 23 W Liberty Street. Fruits, confections, coffee and lunch room. George Faber restaurant on E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Aug. 16, 1888 WY Landis has purchased the Schlagel property on E Liberty Street, opposite the new city hall. The Alert Hose House has been moved to the vacant lot on corner of E South and Buckeye Streets and the Fame House has been placed on the SW corner of #4 Schoolhouse. Both are to be used as voting places. A large amount of household furniture to be sold at the residence of the late FL Imgard, N Market Street. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser have moved their store to 34 S Market Street, Germania building block where they will located until old rooms are repaired. Wooster Republican Aug. 30, 1888 Dr. and Mrs. McCoy are now in their new offices in Downing block. To people of Wayne County, having sold my interest in firm of Landis and George to Landis, Schmuck and George, I propose to carry on the furniture business in rooms occupied by George W Schlagel, opposite city hall. WY Landis. Failure of Wenger and Norwood W Liberty Street in the grocery and bakery business. Assignment made last Friday to Frank Taggert. The firm financial embarrassment will be a surprise as they have enjoyed a good trade. The future is attributed to poor collections. Wooster Republican Sept. 6, 1888 Death of Wilson S Orr at 42 years of age. He died at home on College Ave. last Saturday afternoon. He was a lawyer of Wayne County in Wooster. RB Wasson, new county treasure, took over the money in the hands of retiring County Treasure Harry McClarran and was counted by auditor and county commissioners, representative of city council and Board of Education, Water Works trustees and special examiners UB Swartz and AJ Thomas. Everything was found correct. No funds overdrawn as certain individuals had charged and every penny of the peoples money in hand or accounted for. Harry McClarran retiring treasure, it can truthfully be said that Wayne County never had a more obliging and efficient official who had conducted the affairs of office to a credit to himself, to his party and to the people who by their votes placed him where he has proven by four years of faithful service that he considered a public office a pubic trust and in discharge of his duties, he has been assisted by Capt. JN Clark, who most ably aided his chief and good opinion of all. Great bankruptcy sale at the Buffalo One Price Clothing House, SE side of square, Diamond corner. Wooster Republican Sept. 13, 1888 Sealskins for sale at HJ Church and Co. E Liberty Street. George and Co. successor to Landis and George, have been dissolved by mutual consent but business continues as heretofore in full blast undertaking and embalming night and Sundays. Calls receive prompt attention by calling at residence of Wm George 116 W Liberty Street or on Wm Winterften at 105 W Larwill Street. Henry Childs is back in Wooster. Craighead and Co. London Tea House Grocers are now in new rooms on site of old building SE side of square. Detchy Mann former well known Wooster barber, has returned and taken charge of the old Reese Shop on S Market Street. Wooster Republican Sept. 20, 1888 A number of Liberty Street merchants are taking up a novel scheme for permanent street lighting in front of their places of business. The proprietors aim to have 8-10 arch lights in middle of street. This would be a novelty and a good advertisement. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser tailors, have taken up room in their old room. The improvements to the room are of a neat and substantial character. Wooster Republican Oct. 4, 1888 E Chatelain has moved his jewelry store to new room in new Quimby block and asks all of his old customers to call and see him in his new quarters. Samuel Geitgey dealer in all kinds of yarn and under ware, NE side of square in Teeple building. The following have been assigned positions in the city hall: WA Eberly and Harry Figert charge of stage, Charles Dice and Samuel Funk the fly galleries, Edward Emrich and WH Hartman and Wm Limb, Arthur Banker, Charles Jones ushers. Lewis McClellan treasure, George Banker and Fred Bowman program and water boys. WD Brown has taken charge of the S Market Street Tonsorial Emporium. Wm Conrad has purchased Earnest Harry’s in their restaurant business. Johnston and Phillips are latest merchants to go into a double room trade who conduct a feed store in old furniture store in Curry block, E Liberty Street. One of the most enjoyable select dances held in Wooster given by ONO Club at their handsome, nicely cloak room in JH Taylor block, Wed. evening. 25 couples tripped to light and fantastic music of the James D Miller… Wooster Republican Oct. 11, 1888 Notice of Quimby and Kline. The grocery firm of McClarran and Caskey dissolved. John S Caskey, junior member is retiring and Harry McClarran will continue business while Mr. Caskey will conduct all accounts and pay all debts of the firm. Most complete line of cloaks open at Wm Annat. Special price on cloaks of all kinds. Moved to new Quimby block, SW side of square. Wooster Republican Oct. 25, 1888 JP VanNest will occupy a suite of rooms in new Miller block, W Liberty Street. Akron Stoneware sale at Stoner’s China Hall Store. Odenkirk and McClarran pianos and organs, 1st door north of county buildings. TC Pollock grocery, NE side of square. Great slaughter sale at Buffalo One Price Clothing House grand sale of clothing SE side of square. The store room which is now occupied, is for rent on or after April 1, 1889. Anyone desiring information or renting the room should inquire of us. Wooster Republican Nov. 1, 1888 Special meeting council Monday night. It passed the following resolution to fix the place of voting in five wards in city of Wooster. 1st Ward at Hose House, SW corner of E South and S Buckeye Streets, 2nd Ward at city clerk’s office, 3rd Ward at Hose House on SW corner of N Grant and W Larwill Streets, 4th Ward Schoolhouse lot and 5th Ward in Hose House NE corner of Pittsburg Ave and Palmer Street. George and Co., west end furniture manufactory, secured the contract for making the couches and bank furniture for the WC National Bank which is to be very fine. Wooster Republican Nov. 8, 1888 Great excitement at the Golden Corner Clothing Store. Everything in 10 departments must be sold to unload our grand stock, AM Glick of Wooster and Ashland, SW side of square, old D Robison store. Wooster Schuyler Electric Light Co. will soon commence stringing wire for incandescent lighting. It will not be long before they will be able to furnish the light for all who may desire it. Quimby and Kline will on next Saturday, begin a great cleaning out sale due to remolding and shelving. They will have use of new Clark building on the square, SE side. Large archway will connect the two rooms (old Acadome building). For 50 days. We will have to vacate and be out of business in order to do so. We will have a closing sale Nov. 10th not to exceed 50 days. Wooster Republican Nov. 15, 1888 Death of Dr. Leander Firestone. Wooster Republican Nov. 29, 1888 Edward Gray is now a partner in store of JN Clark. James Bardon has rented the old Black corner as a bakery. WC Democrat Dec. 5, 1888 Isaac Johnson and James B Taylor, 1st and 2nd floors in D Nice block. Ross W [Funck (surname) | Funck]], office 1st door west of the courthouse, over Harding and Co. Hardware. AD Metz, office over JA Ogden clothing store, next to Zimmerman Exchange block, W Liberty Street. WF Kean over McClarren Grocery Store. TW Peckinpaugh, office 39 N Market Street, opposite Dr. Firestone. Physicians, merchants and attorneys same. Poultry wanted by I Mowrer and Co.. Death of late Eugene Pardee of Wooster. Capt. JN Clark has taken Ed Gray as partner in his carpet store. $20 gold filled watch at Eugene Chatelain store in Quimby block, SW side of square. Shorthand and typewriting at Emiliesaunenich. J Elliott and John Wacker, coal dealer office and yard south side of E Liberty and Walnut Streets, between W Liberty and North Streets. Hay wanted by Jacob Steinmetz at Central Hotel S Market Street. Great excitement at Golden Corner Clothing Store. Everything in 10 departments will be sold to unload our grand stock. AM Glick the king clothier of Wooster and Ashland. WF Winterstein with the firm of George and Co. on W Liberty Street, has moved his family to Reedsburg to 75 W North Street, one door west of John Caskey’s where he can be found to receive all nights and Sunday calls that may be trusted to him in the undertaking business. Landis and Schmuck furniture and undertaking. DY Landis residence 111 E Liberty Street, opposite Johnson and Philips Grocery. JF Schmuck residence 99 N Bever Street, 1st house south of UP Church. Wooster Republican Dec. 5, 1888 Wm H Spence, office Zimmerman block, upstairs over National Bank of Wooster. AH Pierson, veteran clothing merchant, is now with HE Stanley W Liberty Street on Frick Memorial block. AJ McCarthy and George Fisher last week purchased the Marble and Granite Works of John C France and will continue the business at old place near the corner of S Market and E South Streets with an experience in the business and expert workmen. Will fill all orders on most reasonable prices. EC Osborne photography 56 S Market Street in Foss and Lee building. Wooster Republican Dec. 6, 1888 Attorneys and physicians same. New post office was located in Frick Memorial block at this time. Golden opportunity to start the machinery in old McDonald Works after years of idleness. The old McDonald shops may again become a beehive within a few weeks as a result of a great deal of negotiating. The Universal Plow Co. of Canton has been induced to come to Wooster, provided that the business owners, property owners and those interested in interest of our city will extend such assistance as expected of them. The company proposes to locate in Wooster if our citizens will interest themselves in the business. The company now has a capital stock of 25000, which wishes to increase to meet demands of largely increased business. It is proposed to invest increase the capital stock to 20000 to be subscribed and taken in Wooster. The company is perfectly solvent and has a high reputation in Canton but condition of the shop they now occupy, necessitates a change within a few months and the officers have concluded after a considerable correspondence to move their works to Wooster and occupy the old McDonald Works. It is said to be especially adapted to plow making business. This move would require the 20000 worth of stock to be taken by people of Wooster. The new company will manufacture 5000 plows during the coming season and an increase of 2000 over last year. Merchants same. Alcock and Donald, the E Liberty Street granite works, has taken a contract from JSR Overholt to build a monument to be erected in Oak Hill Cemetery. Cost nearly 5000. The Wooster Republican, HN Clemmens and Co., publishers George Kettler, local editor business room #6ME block on ground floor of old post office site. Wooster Republican Dec. 13, 1888 Bryson Five and Ten Cent Store is selling holiday goods. To the patrons of Horn Bros.. Owning to the death of our father, the bakery will be closed until after the funeral. Going to Wooster Universal Plow Co.. It will occupy the old McDonald Works. Wooster will gain an important industry. HL Luhns president and treasurer of Universal Plow Co., Mrs. Hartzell sect. and Mr. HJ Rose supt. Wooster Republican Dec. 27, 1888 The cash grocery and provision store of John S Caskey six doors west of post office, will be open Jan. 1, 1889 where the highest price will be paid for country produce. Wooster Republican Jan. 3, 1889 Attorneys and physicians same. Wooster Republican office is located #6ME old post office building on ground floor. The coach and transfer business of Robertson and Lawhead will be continued at old stand in old name of Francis A Robertson, widow of Wm Robertson lately deceased. Having purchased the interest of deceased, HH Lawhead continues Dec. 26, 1888. Rice Books and Stationary American Hotel block, E Liberty Street. Quimby and Kline, yesterday moved to old Chatelain room on S Market Street on Logan and Myers block. TC Pollock grocery, Downing block, NE side of square.. For 60 days only, the offer of stock of boots and shoes at greatly reduced prices is give by WH Wiler, W Liberty Street. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser fall and winter goods, SE side of square. Wooster Republican Jan. 10, 1889 David Nice, hats and caps, E Liberty Street, old Childs building. WC National Bank held annual election at offices on Tuesday. The following directors were elected for year 1889: Jacob Frick, JSR Overholt, WD Tyler, EM Quimby. Sir Frick elected Jacob Frick pres., JSR Overholt VP, Charles S Frost cashier, WT Pekcinpaugh cashier. This solid stately old bank is located on SW side of square where it has been for nearly half a century and today has a capital surplus of 110000. The bank recently put in a new front with new furniture, counters and desks, otherwise improved conveniences and appearance. DCA Lerch has opened an office in second story of Clark building on SW side of square. Bert Anderson has moved his barber shop to the Saal building on E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Jan. 17, 1889 Wm Annat for dry goods, in new Quimby building, SW side of square. The old Annat store room on 3 E Liberty Street south side, has been rented to WB Bryson and Co., who will take possession Feb. 1st. The interior of the room will be remolded in the meantime. Important business change took place Thursday when Ramson D Clark and partner Edward Gray, sold out their carpet store to JO Palmer of Canton. Mr. Palmer took possession at once and retained present corps of salesman. He is one of Canton’s most enterprising businessmen. Wooster Republican Jan. 24, 1889 I comment again to people of Wooster and Wayne County, Henry S Childs, through a mutual friend, have bought out the entire stock of Capt. JN Clark Star Clothing Store consisting of full line of clothing, hats, caps and gents furnishing goods amounting to about 16000 of private sale and now reasons best known to me, I announce to the public that on Saturday, Jan. 19th, I will commence to sell out the entire stock at private sale for cash. On Monday evening, Feb 4th, I am selling goods at auction and private sale until stock is closed out. All the goods must be sold by the 1st of April. HS Childs agent, Jan. 18, 1889. Good work of the paid fire department. The grocery store of Massaro and Zarlengo on E Liberty Street, was destroyed. Discovered it was on fire at 2 o’clock this morning by a lady living in the rear of the building. She ran to fire department and gave alarm. The boys responded quickly and with the aid of chemical engines, they succeeded in subsiding the fire. The stock is badly damaged and the loss will fall heavily on the firm. Sewing machines for sale at WH Cummings sewing machine rooms, office over the post office, W Liberty Street on Frick Memorial block. Wooster Republican Jan. 31, 1889 Removal of FV McClure. The Downing block grocery has moved to new quarters on north side of E Liberty Street, one door east of Horn Bros. Bakery George and Co., E Liberty Street, furniture and undertaking. JB Hartman of firm Hartman and Durstine of this city, was united in wedlock to Miss Addie Cole of Pontiac Tuesday, Jan. 22. Mrs. Mary Power will move her china and queens ware store to Geitgey building. Joe Phillips, having sold his interest in grocery to his partner John Johnson, contemplates leaving Wooster unless he purchases in interest in another store in this city. Capt. JB Taylor and Judge Isaac Johnson now occupy the entire second floor of D Nice building E Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Feb. 7, 1889 Removal sale. We are going out of our present location on April 1, 1889. Prior to our move, we intend to close out at cost 25000 worth of goods. AM Glick, SW side of square. WC Myers and Co. Insurance again now occupy the suite of three rooms in new Quimby block, SW side of square. RS Newkirk has rented the building on N Buckeye Street, formerly occupied by Elmer Funk as a feed store and in the spring will open a carriage repository. George Jones the barber, has rented the Kramer rooms on W Liberty Street. The fire committee of council on Monday evening, was authorized to lease the Kretz lot on Pittsburg Ave. and have #8 Hose House placed on lot. Wooster Republican Feb. 13, 1889 TP Baumgardner, for slippers, American House block, E Liberty Street. Poultry association organized a meeting held at Mayor’s office Thursday evening for the purpose of organization of a poultry association. It was well attended. WY Landis was chosen chairman, Wm Limb sect. On motion DW Immell chair appointed Fred Leiner, Ed Snevely, WD Blackburn as committee to secure rules for said association. The following became members: WY Landis, Will Limb, Fred Leiner, Fred Hookway, DW Immell, Ed Snevely, George Kettler, GW Kingsley, Frank Milhan, George Thompson, AW Blackburn, Phillip Ellesperman and Lucian Lautzenhiser. Wooster Republican Feb. 21, 1889 George Kline and James Quimby started for New York last week to purchase brand new stock of goods which will be placed in old rooms in Clark building. The old bites the dust. The Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railroad passenger depot bites the dust as it was declared unsafe and to be torn down. Mayor Woodsworth and the Board of Examiners on Saturday, examined it passenger unsafe and as a result of the following, that it was unsightly and should be torn down. They gave the railroad 40 days to tear it down and move it from area. JW Woodsworth mayor. Partnership dissolution of firm of McClure and Craighead was dismissed by mutual consent. WD McClure, EW Craighead, LP Ohliger, and Isaac Johnson. WD McClure and EW Craighead will continue business Feb. 26, 1889. Wooster Republican March 14, 1889 August Imgard has opened a tailoring establishment shop over [[One Price Buffalo Clothing House[[, SE side of square. Those having teeth to be extracted, go this Friday, March 15th. The dental electric vibrator will be at Dr. CH Hessler’s rooms. Wooster Republican March 21, 1889 Clerk’s annual report of receipts and expenses of City of Wooster for Annual year ending March 18, 1889. SF Shoemaker storeroom in Beresford Store room opposite the Archer House, has just been recently decorated by Joseph Blough. Report of City Hall building committee. Below is given a full report of City Hall building committee read at council Monday evening by president of city council. Lot of John Hessler and Augustus Babb 7000; lot of Robert A Logan 3000; David Myers original contract for the construction of buildings 29975 and D Myers on extra contract 883.84; D Miller extra stonework 158.35; D Myers masonry on Sneal and Co. heaters 1800, Isaac O Sneal and Co. heating ventilators and freight 3315.91; JW Yost architect fees 1600; AH Andrews and Co. furniture for offices and opera 2836.61; Sofman and Landis stage building and scene work 240; Wooster Gas Light Company gas fixtures 914; JN Clark carpet 116.80; DC Curry and Co. window blinds, contract furniture for brick and lumber 1049; Electric Company machines for gas lighting 1000; DD Miller for bell and fixtures 539.35; McClure and Craighead plumbing contractor 1683; The Chicago Fire Extinguisher Co. hook and ladder 1825; EB Preston and Co. hose cart 700; three fine horses 702.50; the Worswick Manufacturing Co. harness fire department 225; HJ Church and Co. supplies for fire department 27.50; BF Goodrich and Co. rubber hose for stage 30; committee expenses to Mansfield and Cleveland 30.50; Wilson Kieg flagstone pavement contractor, labor 471.45; Maysville Drain and Tile Co. paving 40.20; Van Dorn Iron Works 20.00; Wayne County commissioners coal 315; painting 20.00; Co-operative Co. casting and labor 136.39; B Barrett Sons and Co. castings 22.15; insurance policies on building 112.59; Sundary persons labor on City Hall 172.82; Total expenditures for work 63887.08. WH Banker, Lake F Jones and JB Myers building committee. Wooster Republican March 28, 1889 Death of RS Newkirk age 53, six months, 14 days, at his house on N Bever Street. Massaros Grocery Store will be moved to the Fetzer room on the square. Wooster Republican April 4, 1889 We are going out of our present building. Prior to move, we intend to close out at cost 2500 worth of goods. AM Glick, SW side of square. I will sell to the highest bidder at Farmer’s 10 cent barn Wooster on Saturday, April 13th at 1 pm, three fine bred bulls from James Mullins state line farm. Robert Downing, auctioneer. Lime and cement, Elliott and Wacker at coal yard on N Walnut Street. The Universal Plow Co. is crowded with orders and their men are now working until 10 pm every night. Mrs. FV Reid, Henry Orth and WH Wike have leased the Central House stables and will engage in buying and selling medium grades of stock. Mrs. FV Reid has moved into her new rooms in Frick block over HE Stanley Clothing Store, W Liberty Street with a nice line of millinary goods. HJ Church will move to Denver where he will go into business. His family will move to that city sometime in May and change in the dry goods business. Mrs. SE Hyatt has sold her residence on the corner of Nold Street and Beall Ave. to Rev. GM Heindel. George Laubach and Sam Boyd have taken possession of their new rooms in the Clark building, SE side of the square, but don’t have everything in shipshape as yet. They invite all their friends to call and see them. It has been especially fitted up for the drug business. To farmers. I now have the new 1889 McCormick Steel Binder for sale in black building N Walnut Street. Geiselman Bros. consist of John and Harry Geiselman only. Drain tile for sale Gray and Son. Wooster Republican April 11, 1889 New shoe store of Robert Gow has opened at 22 E Liberty Street. It was formerly occupied by the Five and Ten Cent Store. The brick block, which Spears McClarran will erect on E Liberty Street, will be a two story iron front structure, 30 ft wide by 66 ft long. Following contracts have been made: excavating Samuel Vetson, masonry Jacob Long brick work, iron work Bakewell and Mullins, wood work Wm Kehn, roofing Jacob Kauffman, plastering Lambert Sellers. It is the intention to have the building ready for occupancy by July 1st. Wooster Republican April 18, 1889 We have decided to stay and are now stocking up our two story and preparing for a grand spring opening with clothing, hats, caps and furnishing goods. AM Glick SW side of square. Harry McClarran, ex- County Treasure, has been brought forward as a candidate for nomination as State Treasure upon the Republican ticket. He made a good county treasure and we would be pleased to learn of his nomination. George Schuch, the W Liberty Street restaurant keeper, who intends on going to Europe in a few weeks in company with his father, informs us that he has secured a rate which he can secure all persons who desire to go with him. Report of old and new City Council report of City Engineer. No new sewers have been constructed during the year but with the erection of Spring Run stone sewer extending for the South line of E North Street to North line of said street about 175. The construction of said sewer relieved the property owners along the south side of E North Street and taking care of the sewage system of the city. Every possible precaution should be taken and should not be allowed any persons who may top the line of the sewer where he may work which has been done on the Liberty Street sewer. This should be done under supervision of Civil Engineer. Fire chief report department consists of: 1 steamer, 1 hook and ladder truck, 1 60 ft. extension ladder, 1-35 ft. ladder, 1 20 ft. ladder, 1-12 ft. ladder, roofing ladder, 1 Detroit door opener, 1 crow bar, 2 rubber buckets etc. #5 House in second Ward contains one hook and ladder truck. #7 House in third Ward contains 1 hose cart of 50 ft. of hose. #4 Engine House in 4th Ward containing three hose carts. #8 Engine Houe in 5th Ward 1 hose cart with 500 ft. Fire alarms: fire Sept. 29, 1888 Aaron Lehman house minutemen called; Lot 30.1888 fire at Col. Bates flue extinguished before department arrived; Jan. 24, 1889 fire at Kratz,corner of Bever and E Liberty Streets; Jan. 24, 1889 fire at Marble Works false alarm; March 16, 1889; March 24, 1889 fire at Quimby House S Market Street; March 30, 1889 fire at Reed west of N Grant Street; April 5, 1889 Col. Benjamin Eason. The fire alarm is in good condition. Submitted by E Funck fire chief. Felix Reynolds proprietor of Central House S Market Street. Wooster Republican April 25, 1889 New Maurer Cash Grocery Store corner of E Liberty and Bever Streets. Universal Plow Co. Wooster manufacture rear and front adjusted plow, old McDonald works off of S Walnut Street. Everett Club, one of Wooster most prominent social organizations is occupying apartments in the new Quimby block. The club is entirely free from debt. Several applications for membership were received at last meeting. Officers elected at last meeting were: pres.- JR Zimmerman, VP- HA Huffstott, sect.- SG Whitmore, treas- WD Tylde. Directors: JD Minier, CA McDonald. Following is a list of present active membership: Jim Annat, Charles Barrett, AW Blackburn, Dr. JH Brown, WB Bryson, owners of Wm Annat old room, 3 E Liberty Street, south side as Five and Ten Cent Store; Robert Cameron, E Chatelain, Robert A Childs, RD Clark, HN Clemmens, Hon. ED Eshelman, Ross W Funck, PC Given, Edward Gray, Charles Gray, Col. CV Hard, Fred Harding, HH Hollestott, Ned E Howard, Julian Jeffries, EW Kauke, Joseph Kestler, DY Landis, George R Laubach, MB McClure, CA McDonald, John McSweeney Jr., AD Metz, JB Minier, WJ Mullins, WC Myers, David Nice, HB Odenkirk, FC and TE Peckinpaugh, AM Parish, JM Quimby, JD Robison Jr., Edward Seigenthaler, ML Smyser, HE Stanley, JB Taylor, Dexter Tyler, RB Wasson, CAS Wekrey, WG Whitmore J Wilkenson and JR Zimmerman. We must look elsewhere in compliance with wishes of citizens. The Water Works trustees employed civil service engineer Eberhardt to take the elevation of the flowing wells at Apple Creek and SE of that village. Application has been made to adjudge Dr. Moses M Shaffer of Wooster an imbecile. The old paint shop building in American House alley is being thoroughly overhauled and will be used as a livery stable. Wooster Republican May 2, 1889 Wm Wike will open a restaurant in the new Quimby building SW side of square. The Board of Water Works trustees met in their offices in the city hall on Thursday evening and organized as follows: pres.- DW Immell, sect.- MM[ [Morrett (surname) | Morrett]], treas- AP Babb and supt.- Zach Potter. The work of improving the Iron block will begin this week. The improvements will consist of massive galvanized iron front and additional story 19 ft. high. This is from the works of Bahewell and Mullins of Salem. The roof will be put in place by McClure and Craighead. Samuel Ames has contract for the good work. Improvement will add greatly to the appearance of the block. The Osborne Light Steel Binder is for sale by E Geiselaman and Co., W Liberty Street. Maurer’s new store. Farmers take butter and eggs to WH Maurer New Cash Grocery Store, corner of E Liberty and Bever Streets. George and Co. for lumber. Wooster Republican May 9, 1889 Elliott and Wacker frieght line and cement at coal yard on N Walnut Street. Fresh furnish lime and cement. Wooster Republican May 16, 1889 Frank Kramer will open a barber shop in the old Reese room on S Market Street. Orth and Wike new, have their cafeteria in Quimby block, SW side of square. DC Curry and Bro., this week, will begin the erection of new planning mill on site of the old one on E North Street. Another historical structure of our city has been torn down during the past few days. The old Academy Association building better known as Mrs. Pope Seminary on N market Street building along in 1840’s or 1850’s, was one of institution of Wooster. The rear portion which Mrs. Pope is having remolded, was built by Hon. John Sloan, treasure of US. This was purchased from him by the Academy, which afterwards, built the part which has just been taken down. The last person to conduct a school in the edifice we believe was Miss Robb. Harding and Co. hardware, one door west of the courthouse. Henry Orth and Wm H Wike announce to the public they have erected a rear building and attached to the Central Hotel and converted them into a sale and purchasing barn. They have a line of horses for farm work or driving. They pay cash and sell for cash. DC Curry screen doors and windows. Wooster Republican May 23, 1889 “A dollar saved is a dollar earned.” Men’s, boys and children’s clothes, hats, caps at Buffalo One Price Clothing House, SE corner of square, Diamond Corner. Fred [Young (surname) | Young]] and John Diehl opened up a saloon in the Limb property at the depot. There appears to be an immense degree of out door work going on at present and hard to secure the services of painters and decorators. It is true there is not much building going on as in some years. The McClarran block, Curry’s new planning mill, improvements on the Iron block and a number of resident principal building in course of construction. EP Osborne, the photographer, was found guilty before Mayor Yost Monday morning of violating the sidewalk ordinance in erecting a sign. Fined 5.00 and costs the case will be taken to a higher court. Wooster Republican May 30, 1889 Gratifying success Merchants Carnival for the Memorial Fund. This took place at the city opera house. Participants where: Lottie Eberhardt, [JS Bissell and Bro.]], Grace Miller, DC Curry and Co., Nellie Dice, McCormick Harvesting Machine, Clara Hufmer, Elliott and Wacker, EO Palmer carpet dealer, JE Barrett, Horn Bros., John Saal, Hotel American, TP Baumgardner, Plank Bros. Snow Flake Mills, George Brown hack line, TC Pollock, Odenkirk and McClarran, Kinney and Coolery, McClure and Criaghead, Miss FV Reid, W Quimby and Kline, T Teeple, WE Rice, Wm Annat, The daily and weekly Republican Tjey sponsored Florence McClarran, RT Smith ice dealer, AJ Seigenthaler, Landis and Schmuck, HE Stanley, Harding and Co., David Nice, Bryson’s Five and Ten Cent Store, Craighead and Co., Harry McClarran, McClure and Coover, Laubach and Boyd, J Zimmerman and Co., Overholt, Beebe dry goods merchants, Wayne County Democrat, The Jacksonian, Wayne County Herald, George Kindsley florists, Alcock and Donald Monument and Granite Works and WH Stanley. Wm Wike has sold his interest in the Orth and Wike Restaurant business to his partner. Located on Quimby block, SW side of square new block. BJ Hartman and Co., big sale. WC Democrat June 4, 1889 Overholt, Beebe and Co. carpets and drapers have fitted up a large and well lighted room on the corner of public square and E Liberty Street, showing the largest line of carpets ever offered in [Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. Wooster Republican June 5, 1889 Underwood Whip Co., on Thursday evening, shipped to Chicago, 13 packages of whips. Shipment weighed 1000 pounds. Uncas Tribe 57 Order of Red Men meets regularly every Wednesday evening. Wooster Republican June 12, 1889 Great transfer. The mammoth stock of clothing, hats, caps and gents furnishing goods, carried on by Mr. AM Glick, has passed into my hands. Goods bought at such low fare that I am enabled to give the citizens bargains not of which have been seen in the history of Wayne County at the Eagle One Price Clothing House. Location SW corner of square. AM Glick’s old stand, J Adler. The Wooster Brush Works has taken possession of the three stories and basement of their building on S Market Street and are remolding the interior. They expect to employ 50 hands this coming season. WC Democrat June 12, 1889 Attorneys: Johnson and Taylor in D Nice block, John C McClarran over McClellan Bookstore #5ME, Ross W Funck, SR Bonewitz, B, SB Eason, WF Kean, TE Peckinpaugh, AA Ingram office in Frick Iron block and two doors west of courthouse upstairs. Physicians: Dr. JH Stoll, Dr. JD Robison, Dr HA Hart, Dr. HN Mateer. Elliott and Wacker coal dealers office and yard W Liberty and North Streets. HP Gravett and Co. publish the WC Democrat. Back issues of Democrat can be obtained at Peckinpaugh News Depot in old post office, #6ME. By increase business, the Wooster Brush Works occupies the whole three story of Foss building on S Market Street and are remolding the same in fine shape. The Water Works trustees are repairing the reservoir dam in Second Ward by paving same and other work done to prevent leakage. The expense will amount to several hundred dollars. Hoelzel and Kaltwasser spring and summer goods, SE side of square. All persons knowing themselves indebted to firm of Dr. Todd and Dr. Yocum will please call and settle immediately as the books must be closed. McClure and Craighead, roof, slate and furnaces, 13 W Liberty Street. J Zimmerman and Co. drugs and medicines, W Liberty Street. Shoe store of Robert Gow, 22 E Liberty Street, formerly occupied by the Five and Ten Cent Store of JW Bryson.

Contributions to the Johnstown flood suffers over 2000, sent to them cash donations by: Wm Annat, Wooster Brush Works, James Mullins, Harding and Co., Jacob Frick, J Zimmerman and Co., Underwood Whip Co., Adam Foss, AM Perry, BJ Hartman and Co., The Wooster Journal, David Nice, Jessie McClellan, JD Price, L Everhart, Harry McClarran sent 5.00, Dr. JA Gann, Johnson and Taylor, DW Peckinpaugh, McClure and Coover, JF Barrett, JC Plumer, WC Myers, ML Smyser, HP Gravett and Co., Wayne County Democrat, AWD Metz, Wm Beresford, JP Emrich, Wm Nold, Samuel Metzler, Dr. George Liggett, CV Hard, CA McDonald, JB Myers, WD Bryson, August Imgard, JS Caskey, Horn Bros., L Shibley, Dr. ON Stoddard, Nancy Q Larwill, Dr. WW Firestone, Judge M Welker, SS Shilling, Baptist Church, John Burkholder, Allan Clark, AS McClure, John Stevens, Jr., Fred Hookway, Jessie and Fred Reed, ED Whitmore, Good Entent Sunday School, JS Adier, James McClellan, George J Schwartz, Robert Gow, JB Rockey, Jacob Palmer, WE Rice, CW Lessiter, Elmer Funk, A Babb, A Bush,, Laubach and Boyd, AC Droz, JG Troutman, Ross W Funck, WH Harry, John S Elliott, Dr. JD Alexander, ER McClarran, SC Frost, John McSweeney Jr., LS Coolery, guests at American Hotel, JO Notestine, Eugene Chatelain, Drs. Stoll and Ryall, Dr. HA Hart, TE Peckinpaugh, JR Naftzger, JS Bissell and Bro. JC Pollock and others. Wooster Republican June 19, 1889 On Monday, Judge Dowell gave his decision in the Reid divorce case, granting a decree to Mr. Reid. The court was quite severe to Mrs. Reid and SF Shoemaker when speaking of their veracity. Dr. McCoy is now installed in new office in the Downing block, having added to his general room a private consultation room. Happy Masons, a commandry of Knights Templar, will be formed and established in Wooster. It will have jurisdiction in the towns of Shreve, Millersburg, Creston, [and [West Salem, Ohio | West Salem]]. Wooster Republican June 26, 1889 The slaughter continues. Glick stock, which was bought at great loss to him, is bound to go. Sales increased over 10% over last week. They are quitting cutting on everything. Wooster Republican, printed by HN Clemmens editor. Office 12 E Liberty Street. The official Republican paper of Wayne County. Wooster Republican July 3, 1889 George Bell, of firm of Bell Bros., importers of horses, was united in marriage Wednesday evening to Miss Florence G Miller. Wooster Republican July 10, 1889 Wooster Commandry Knights Templar, organized last Thursday with 40 members and 10 petitions for membership. Officers: Eminent commander- TE Peckinpaugh, Gereneralimasso- LP Ohliger, Capt. General- ED Pocock, Prelate- WW Firestone, Scribe- Senior Warden - AM Parish, Jr. Warden- Samuel Boyd, Standard bearer- Fehenbach, Warden- JP VanNest, Recorder- LW Botsford, Treasure- BF Eason and Guard- OA Stebbins. Wooster Republican July 24, 1889 Eastern parties have rented the old Laubach and Boyd room, Aug. 1st to open gents furnishing goods store. Extractions of teeth without use of cocaine, CH Hessler dental rooms in Downing block, NE side of square, rooms 6 and 7. Samuel Reed, 24 year old son of Andrew Reed, janitor of University of Wooster, was drown in JR Naftzger upper ice pond at the late hour Saturday night, when he and party of friends had gone to take a bath. Wooster Republican Aug. 7, 1889 Odenkirk and McClarran expect to move into new rooms next week. Alex Fisher, new landlord of Central Hotel, took possession of the house Thursday. Death of Dr. HM Shaffer age about 52 years. He died at home on W Larwill Street noon, Thursday after being confined to his bed only a few days. Wooster Republican Aug. 28, 1889 Wm Muschenich, boots and shoes. Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine. Leiner and Goodman purchased the Logan and Blandford Grocery but will not take possession until Sept. 1st. S Market Street grocery. Robert Cameron has secured the contract for the enlargement of music hall. He has a force of men at work. The entire room will be enlarged and with addition, will give meeting capacity of 250-300 with a 13 ft. glass transoms, a small vestibule and entrance on SE corner. It is intention to have it completed by the time of the opening of the fall term. Robert Gow new store has heavy winter boots and shoes, 22 E Liberty Street. Special sale of chamber suites for the next 90 days at Landis and Schmuck, American House block, E Liberty Street. WH Wiler shoe dealer, W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Oct. 6, 1889 DC Curry and Co. are manufacturing superior screen doors E North Street. Governor Forakerwill speak at Wooster Saturday afternoon, Oct. 6, 1889. Harry McClarran grocer, successor to McClarran and Caskey Grocery, 5 W Liberty Street. Merchants and attorneys same. Wooster Republican Oct. 23, 1889 Hartman and Durstine last week, opened a lot of their patent blinds to Cleus Sprechles, the great sugar magnet of the Sandwich Island. The Dexter Tylers will give a dance on election night at Miller Hall W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Oct. 30, 1889 Goodman and Leiner grocery store is on S Market Street, old Logan and Blandford. James B Power Jr. Death from injury in railroad accident. Born in Wooster and lived here until three years ago when he accepted a position with milling company in Erie. He was about 35 years old. WC Democrat Dec. 4, 1889 The roof of DC Curry and Co. new planning mill, caught fire Monday and was extinguished by the workmen. Alcock and Donald Marble Granite Works on E Liberty Street has statue on display at D Nice store. Work of art attracted much attention of a female figure six feet high, chiseled from Richmond granite. It weighs one ton and made by Lieut. Forbes Alcock. It is intended for the top of the Overholt family monument at Wooster Cemetery. Monument will be 19 feet high, seven feet square and structure weighing 25 tons. Whole monument costs between 4000-5000. Cost of statue alone being 1000. Millinary stock of Mary A Tschantz will be sold at public auction by the assignee on Thursday, Dec. 26th. WH Maurer has remolded the interior of his grocery, SE corner of Liberty and S Bever Streets. John Johnston, well known E Liberty Street grocery and fresh stock man, has established a store on S Market Street in Shaffer building on the corner of Henry Street. August Imgard, over the One Price Clothing Store SE corner of square. John S Caskey opened first class bakery and grocery in own rooms six doors west of the post office. HE Sickley clothier, kept next door to post office, one door west of McClarran Grocery Store. Wooster Republican Dec. 4, 1889 Special sale of chamber suites at Landis and Schmuck for next 90 days at American House block E Liberty Street. Buy a pair of handmade cork sole shoes from Robert Gow at 22 E Liberty Street. Go to Goodman and Leiner for fresh oysters S Market Street. WH Cummings, sewing, machines, organs and pianos, Frick Memorial block on W Liberty Street. Wooster Grain Markets compiled by J Frick and Co. warehouse on E South Street. HL Rouch popular of American Steam Dye Works, 91 N Buckeye Street. Merchants, attorneys and physicians same. Notion to offer the chairman of the City Hall committee to contract for the use of council chambers by the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle was lost at council meeting Monday night. The construction train which had been susstained here for some time, was abandoned Monday. The engine and crew will now do the shifting in Wooster yard which was formerly done by the coal train. AM Parrish retired Monday from the management of the Archer House and the new landlord James D Adams took the helm. The old force of help will be retained by the new management. Some innovations will be made. A bar which will be added on in one of the basement rooms will be fitted up for that purpose. Popular Billy Stieber, old clerk, will have charge of the new department while George Adams, the proprietor’s son, will have charge of the office. Wooster Republican Nov. 6, 1889 I have moved my harness and trunk store to north room in Germania block where you can see all my old friends and many new ones. Edward Fisher. Wooster Republican Nov. 13, 1889 Attention of our readers is called to advertisement of Stephen F Day. He offers at a price to suit the times at Dr. Day property on W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Nov. 27, 1889 Closing out sale to citizens of Wooster. We intend to close out our entire stock of clothing, hats, caps and gents furnishing goods before April 1, 1890. Positively to quit the business. We will not wait until winter season is over but give bargains to those in want of winter goods. Winding up sale embraces all goods in one house. J Adler Eagle Clothier SW side of square, old D Robison store. Dissolution of partnership of dealers in groceries Nov. 26, 1889. Otto Miller, senior member is retiring from the business. It will be carried on as before by Benjamin Miller, who assumes all debts and authorized to settle all accounts. Otto and Benjamin Miller. Simeon Geitgey, on Tuesday, assigned all of his property to WF Kean for the benefit of his creditors. Wooster Republican Dec. 11, 1889 Night school at G Bixler’s Business College in Penart Hall in business college. The interior of the Archer House is undergoing a transformation in hands of Mr. Metzler and Mr. Rich. The firm of Fletcher and Bevard has been dissolved by mutual consent. David Fletcher is retiring from the business. The business will be carried on by JW Bevard and Co.. BJ Hartman and Co. have rented rooms in the new Quimby building on Diamond Alley and moved their gig saddle factory in a short time. James B Power, veteran dry goods salesman, again concluded to put on harness and Monday morning took position with Quimby and Kline, E Liberty Street. Meeting of the Standard Coach and Pad Factory stockholders annual meting. Yesterday trustees elected DW Immel (surname) Immel as president, James Palmer, JH Taylor as vice president, George Plumer, JS Caskey as treasure and John Sweeney as secretary. Wooster Republican Dec. 18, 1889 The incendiary torch was applied to John Zimmerman bank barn. Loss estimated at 10000. Twenty five head of cattle destroyed. Farm SW of city was completely destroyed last night. Wm Suessman of saloon firm of Troutman and Suessman, plead guilty before mayor to selling liquor to minor and was fined 10 and costs. Wm Fischer, E Liberty Street saloon owner, was found guilty Tuesday morning of keeping his saloon open on Sunday. Mayor Yost assessed a fine of 15 and costs. Wooster Republican Dec. 25, 1889 Money to loan. ML Spooner and Co. 100-5000 dollars. Over McClarran Grocery Store, W Liberty Street. Wooster Republican Jan. 15, 1890 The stockholders of National Bank of Wooster elected the following directors: J Zimmerman, M Welker, John Williaman, AH Holway, CV Hard, LP Ohliger, D Thomas. Pres. John Zimmerman, VP M Welker and cashier CV Hard. TP Baumgardner, yesterday received the finest and most expensive music box ever brought to Wooster. It is three feet long and two feet high and weighs 175 pounds. The instrument was ordered for JSR Overholdt. ME Osborne photography on S Market Street in Foss and Lee building, on Saturday, received from the Wayne County Agricultural Society the gold medal awarded him at the last county fair for best display of photographs. Robert Cameron has secured the contract for erection of the new passenger depot in Wooster. The Brush Works S Market Street is now plying good trade. Now employing 28 people and has all the orders they can take care of. The Standard Coach and Pad Works is putting in a four horse power engine to be used in running their heavy sewing machines. Wooster Republican Jan. 22, 1890 Death of John McSweeney Sr. article. McClure and Craighead sold their stove and tin ware store to James M Reed, who takes possession on Friday and will continue business in Academy of Music building. McClure and Craighead will continue in the plumbing, heating, slate roofing as heretofore and have their shop and office in rear of former establishment. Wooster Republican Jan. 29, 1890 Quimby and Kline E Liberty Street, old Acadome building. Alarm of fire Tuesday night last week was caused by a blaze in the basement of Universal Plow Works S Walnut Street. Firemen responded very quickly and succeeded in extinguishing the fire before any great damage had been done. Loss to building owned by EM Quimby was covered by insurance. The members of the Peoples Library Association at a meeting held in city clerk’s office Friday evening, elected the following: pres. Lamuel Jeffries (surname Jeffries, VP Miss Madge Golden, treasure JS Sandborn, Sect. Miss WM Keller and librarian TP Baumgardner. The library in a few days will be placed in Mr. Baumgardner’s boot and shoe store. The remains of Dr. JD Alexander, who died Wednesday of last week in Cincinnati, did not arrive Friday evening as was anticipated but came in at noon on Saturday. He was there for the past five weeks undergoing treatment. He was born March 18, 1852 in Salem, Renoke, Virginia. He graduated from University of New York and University of Virginia. He had practiced medicine in a number of locations before locating in Wooster. Death of Jacob D Miller old citizen died at his house on E South Street at 7:45 am last Thursday morning. He was 79 years old and a wagon maker by trade in Wooster for over 50 years. Attorneys , merchants and physicians same. American Steam Dye Works, HL Rouch, N Buckeye Street. Quimby Jones and Son opened meat market in old Black corner, W Liberty Street. On Monday JB France began the work of putting an additional story on the Academy of Music building. Robert Cameron has the contract. I have purchased the stock of fancy goods and notions of Simon Geitgey and will add to it my stock of ladies underwear that I have been selling for the past ten years. AH Jackson. 75 cents will buy a pair of men’s pants at Buffalo Clothing House, W Liberty Street. A Freedlander, two doors east of Zimmerman Drug Store. School teachers business educations, contact G Bixler. Wooster Republican Feb. 5, 1890 Lyman R Critchfield and John S Adair attorneys are upstairs in room next to WC National Bank, SW side of square. Death of Albert Imgard, also article of Karl Metz musical director of University. Samuel Metzler has received his commission as post master. WB Bryson and Co. have made arrangement whereby they will continue to occupy their present rooms, 3 E Liberty Street, south side of old Wm Annat store. Fred Weiss has ordered an 18 ton artificial ice machine that will enable him to supply private consumers. You can find full supply of account books and office supplies at WE Rice, below Wn Annat’s SW side of square. Alex Grover, E Liberty Street salon and restaurant keeper, was up before Mayor Yost Friday morning on a charge of keeping open his place of business after 7 pm which is contrary to city ordinance. Wooster Republican Feb. 12, 1890 The Griant Hardware Co. of Cleveland, has rented the corner room of American Hotel block and in a few days will open up with a fine stock of goods. Charles S Dice Friday morning, sold his E Liberty Street barber shop to Wallace Stouffer of Apple Creek, who took possession and will retain the present corps of assistants. The W Liberty Street saloon and restaurant owned by George Schuch was broken in to Tuesday night of last week. Entrance was gained from the rear. 300 cigars were carried away. Wooster Republican Feb. 19, 1890 Largest stock of goods ever brought to Wooster. My stock consists of foreign and domestic woolens, complete line of wide walls, corks cress, overcoat and dress pants. FE Hookway 24 E Liberty Street. Report of the water committee. The following report was read on council meeting last night. To honorable council city of Wooster the committee on water to whom was referred the motion requiring the committee to visit the well from which the Bloomington Reservoir is supplied and to ascertain if whether the well can be sunk to a further depth with reasonable assurance of securing more water. Respectfully by leave to report that the entire committee on afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 5th, discharged the duty. Committee first visited the well. The well machinery and house were all found in good condition. The water, in anticipation of the committee coming, had been pumped out to about 1 ½ feet of the bottom. The well holds 20 ft. of water or 102080 gals. of water and fills every eight to ten days, except during the dry season, when it takes three or four weeks to fill. The well was pumped out twice in three weeks. From the well, the committee accompanied by Supt. Potter, went to the Bloomington Reservoir. The reservoir was in excellent condition with 9 ½ feet or 45000000 in it. The capacity of the reservoir appears to be 12 feet or six million gallons. About Nov. 1, 1884, the filling of the reservoir from well was begun and sometime in June 1885, the trustees of the Water Works began to furnish water from the reservoir. The reservoir had at first only been walled up for enough to hold 4 ½ ft. water and so about May 10, 1889, the water was drawn off until the bottom was nearly reached. It was walled up to its present height with a capacity of 12 feet or six million gallons. This was done by May 20th and pumping into the reservoir was resumed. By these facts, the committee is indebted to Supt. Potter. It will thus be seen that 8 ft. of water has accumulated in the reservoir within 8 ½ months, which is equal to about four million gallons. The committee does not deem it necessary therefore, to consider it practical to sink the well deeper in order to increase the supply of water from that source. The well in a year, that capacity of the reservoir will have to be increased to furnish storage for the water as now supplied from the well unless the consumption from it shall be increased. It is more room or more consumption for it that is needed. Supt. Potter expressed belief that Bever and probably N Buckeye Streets would now be supplied from the reservoir in addition to the territory now supplied from it. Instead of increasing the capacity of well, the committee would respectfully recommend that for the pretext, the well be pumped out into the reservoir at last once a week. From Bloomington Reservoir, the committee with exception of Mr. Curry, accompanied by Supt. Potter went to the Reddick Reservoir. The reservoir was full to overflowing, probably as much water was running to waste as found its way inside reservoir. Water was running rapidly through the waste way. The water from the spring on the south side of reservoir was coming through a large tile at one side and water from spring and stream that comes through Mr. Reddick’s ground to rear wall of reservoir, was running to water through an iron pipe underneath the reservoir. All this water that was running to waste found an important tributary to Christmas Run. The reservoir when full to waste way, contains 3258510 gallons of water. The large spring in the ground in the usual dry weather of summer, delivers 39000 gallons of water every day. This spring, lying south of this during the same period, delivers 11900 gallons, making a total of 50900 gallons every day. Hon. John Brinkerhoff, who surveyed the reservoir, was the source of this supply, is authority for this statement. At 4 o’clock on the 5th instant, the supply for day furnished in water mains and the water pipes full Wooster had on hand in two reservoirs approximately for instant use is 7758540 gallons of water with a great capacity running to waste because there was neither demand or storage for it. To this, the committee would respectfully recommend to trustees of Water Works, that they authorize the Supt. to immediately have the waste way closed up. The water from the spring at the south side of reservoir turned into reservoir stop the escape of water through the pipe under the reservoir and allow it to accumulate at the rear of the second wall. John Roesley, EB Eshelman, Wm Muschenick, JW Baughman committee Wooster. Feb. 14, 1890 council, Monday night, accepted resignation of city Civil Engineer Julius Eberhardt. The firm of Nice and Ritchey has been dissolved with Wm Ritchey retiring. He left for Western Star, Summit County Monday. Old Dr. Cunningham of E Liberty Street, today celebrated his 98th birthday. Just Hoffacker is in the city prison charged with stealing a hat and blouse from HE Stanley on Saturday night. WC National Bank, Jacob Frick president. It was established in 1845 and is the oldest bank in this part of the state. Even with standing all commercial storms, it is more vigorous than ever with a cash capital and surplus of 110000. Wooster Republican March 5, 1890 Racket Store. We have come to stay, Hugh J Collins in Downing block.

Locked Out. 20 employees of the Universal Plow Works are on strike. Arbitrary rules and objection notice for alleged causes. All of the molders and fitters of the company walked out of the shop Thursday morning because of shop rules and objectionable notes. The employees received them in pay envelopes handed each one with the notice with the following rules. The rules were posted throughout the work area but were disregarded by some employees. I think the method of advising each workman to read them over again carefully and henceforth heeding by them strictly and to the letter, by so doing any unpleasantness resulting from a personal interview on the subject may be avoided. HL Kuhns, president of the Universal Plow Co. Feb. 26, 1890. All the men reported for work Thursday but feeling indigent they should have received a notice of this character of Supt. Kuhn, a short conference was held when the men of the two departments headed by foreman James Reightley, put on their coats and walked out. They are men with whom we talked to that claimed they have been working hard for the interest of the company and at wages greatly below what is paid in such shops all over the country but they are willing through the hard times. Noole Bros. of the city, opened a branch grocery store in Canton being managed by Wm. Noole. Wooster Republican March 12, 1890 Arnold A Ingram has moved his office from the Frick block to room over Shibley Jewelry Store SE side of square. W Johnson, old veteran barber, will leave Wooster in a few weeks for Cleveland. The old Schuch Shop will move to the old Johnson Shop. A Freelander of Buffalo One Price Clothing Store, will move his family to Cleveland on April 1st. The old reliable Foundry and Machine Shop of Barrett and Son, in spite of hard times and general depression in business, is turning out a great deal of work. The last few days placed two fine 5 horsepower in Wayne County factories, one in Standard Coach and Pad Works and the other in the Cresant offices in Orrville. Paul Slatzer, former resident of Wooster barber shop, died Tuesday night in home in Franklin Township. He was 71 years of age. Report condition of WC National Bank at close of business Feb. 28, 1890 had 306943.53 in assets and same in liabilities . CS Frost cashier. Wooster Republican March 19, 1890 Elliott and Wacker transfer wagons, brought in a load of over 4800 rolls of wallpaper to WE Rice and they are located on N Walnut Street. An early blaze. The candy kitchens burned out the Horn building on E Liberty Street, owned by Mr. Horn. The estate was badly damaged by fire between 2-3 o’clock on Friday. The fire originated in the west room occupied by Harry Ziegler with his candy kitchen and supposed to be caused by a defective flue. The flames were discovered by officer Schaffer, who turned in the alarm from the city hall box. The department turned out very promptly and did effective work confining the fire to the candy kitchen. The roof over the barber shop even being saved. The better part of the stock was saved but in a damaged condition. Damage to building will amount to several hundred dollars. Mr. Ziegler’s loss 250-300. The guests of the Archer House were considerably alarmed at the close proximity of the blaze but a panic was averted by Mick Hoke, who went through halls assuring everyone there was no danger. J Adler will move to Canton. Charles and Henry Schuch have rented the Jacobs room and will open a saloon. A Freedlander shipped his household effects to Cleveland today. Frank Gerlach returned home Thursday from Philadelphia where he had been attending a College of Pharmacy. Mayor Yost sent a communication to council on Monday, asking for the establishment of a city dumping ground and asking that measures be taken to stop the depositing of filth and garbage in the southwest part of the city. The matter was laid on the table. Wooster Republican March 26, 1890 Harley Ziegler will open up business in the room in the Beresford building, just vacated by SF Shoemaker. Wooster Republican April 2, 1890 Elam Smith will take up his residence in Wooster again and open a blacksmith shop on N Bever Street. Buffalo One Price Clothing Store has moved into the Geitgey block on S Market Street and the entire stock will be closed out in the next 60 days as the proprietors intend to quit business. Wooster Republican April 9, 1890 WC National Bank, established in 1845, capital 75000, surplus 3500, total 110000. Jacob Frick president, JSR Overholt VP, CS Frost cashier. [[The Plow Works resumed work Monday. Theodore Teeple and family will move to Massillon this week. He will closed his gallery on 120 NE side of square but will continue the old ground gallery. Contractor Cameron started a full force of masons on foundation for the new railroad depot Thursday morning and expects to get the building done by July 1st. WO Beebe of dry good firm of Oberholser and Co. has moved his family to Wooster and will occupy the JT Neilson property on College Avenue. Wooster Republican April 16, 1890 Hon. LR Critchfield and family, occupy old Belnap residence on N Market Street. CH Fisher, veteran whip dealer salesman, has quit the road and expects to embark in business in Wooster. New business firm, Wooster Sign Co., composed of Hugh J Collins, Mark Carlin and Philip Hess Sr. Schuch Bros. opened a new sample room last week. Wooster Republican April 23, 1890 John McAnaney, scientific horse shower, is fitting up a shop in the Howard building on N Buckeye Street. The Disciple congregation will erect a church building on N Buckeye Street lot this summer. A meeting is to be held this week to settle on the design. Dr. ME Mowrey has taken up residence in the house formerly occupied by RJ Cunningham on 46 Spruce Street. Water Works trustee organized Monday evening. AP Babb was chosen chairman, RB Snyder sect. and Edward Keyser was appointed supt. to succeed Zach Potter. Please bear in mind this will be the last week of the underwear sale and every lady in Wooster should avail themselves opportunity to buy their underwear at AH Jackson. Mr. Freedlander of Buffalo One Price Clothing House Store informs us he has decided to remain in Wooster and to that end has rented a room now occupied by Star Clothing Store W Liberty Street and will take possession on May 1st. He will leave on Saturday for the east to purchase additional stock. Wooster Republican April 30, 1890 The Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association merged into Wayne Co. Mutual Fire Insurance Co.. The above was organized in 1879, general insurance business Jan. 1, 1880. The officers at that time were Pres. B Barrett, VP John Zimmerman, Sect. HJ Rutter, treas. Jacob Frick (surname) Frick. Position of president was held by Mr. Barrett until his death. John Zimmerman was elected as his successor in May 1886. RJ Rutter resigned as sect. and PC Given was chosen as his successor. On date of organization up to April, Jan 1, 1890, the company enjoyed the comfortable cash in amount of 124643.11 and paid in date 86626.25. Jacob Frick was succeeded as treasure by Rev. Dr. HL Wiles in 1881 on his resignation. Mr. Wiles held the position until Jan. 1, 1888, when office of Sect. and Treasure were combined and PC Given was chosen to fill the respectable position. Mr. Wiles tendered his resignation. Present officers of the company are Pres.-John Zimmerman, VP- David Thomas (surname) | Thomas]], Sect/Trea.- PC Given, General Agent- IH Myers. The officers with LP Ohliger and Dr. HL Wiles constitute the Board of Directors. Everett Club has just placed in their new club rooms in Quimby block, a new upright piano purchased through Odenkirk and McClarran. WC Democrat June 4, 1890 Harry McClarran grocery store 1865-1890, queens ware groceries, W Liberty Street. WHH Sickley clothing, Frick Memorial block, one door west of McClarran Grocery Store and one door east of the post office. Rice Book and Stationary below Annats.