Wooster Republican, Business Abstracts 1870-1891

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,