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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 Doctors:

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,

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