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William C [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]], father of Prof. SJ [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]], died.  He was the brother of ext. senator [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]], President Garfield Secretary of War.  He was 79 years of age and was a resident  of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] about 10 years.  He was a wagon maker by trade. <br>  
 
William C [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]], father of Prof. SJ [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]], died.  He was the brother of ext. senator [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]], President Garfield Secretary of War.  He was 79 years of age and was a resident  of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] about 10 years.  He was a wagon maker by trade. <br>  
 
William [[Lusk (surname) | Lush]], coroner of Wayne County, died at 3 pm Monday afternoon age 68 years, born in Cumberland County, PA on Aug. 24, 1813.  He resided in the county for over 40 years serving second term as coroner and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a farmer by occupation.<br>
 
William [[Lusk (surname) | Lush]], coroner of Wayne County, died at 3 pm Monday afternoon age 68 years, born in Cumberland County, PA on Aug. 24, 1813.  He resided in the county for over 40 years serving second term as coroner and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a farmer by occupation.<br>
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==Wooster Republican April 21, 1881==
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On Friday last, Mr. John [[Jackson (surname) | Jackson]] bought portion of grocery stock of [[Barrett and Son]], being sold and has started up a grocery store to be in full blast.<br>
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Death of Julian [[Spink (surname) | Spink]] Monday morning, a long term member of [[Wooster Dry Goods]] business with father Cyrus [[Spink (surname) | Spink]] and JW [[Robb (surname) | Robb]] new of NY city and  DQ [[Liggett (surname) | Liggett]] and was in lumber business as a partner in the firm of [[Stibbs and Co.]], which started a lumber yard now owned by [[Curry, Cameron and Co.]].  Later life being secretary of [[Wayne Co. Hedge Co.]] of which position he held at time of his death.  He was born Dec. 28, 1823.<br>
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[[L Young and Son]]’s bread wagon upset at Parsons Alley, N Market Street, Tuesday afternoon.  Driver Henry [[Haller (surname) | Haller]] was considerably hurt and bread was scattered upon the street.<br>
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Drs. L and WW [[Firestone (surname) | Firestone]] have formed a partnership on N Market Street.  His residence is now on North Street, one door east of the jail.<br>
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Public sale of buggies, horses and wagons at rear of Dr. [[Firestone (surname) | Firestone]]’s office in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] on Saturday, April 23, 1881.<br>  Sol [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]] auctioneer.<br>
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Dissolution of [[DW Matz and Co.]] by mutual consent on April 7, 1881, DW [[Matz (surname) | Matz]] and AM [[Donnelly (surname) | Donnelly]].<br>
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[[Rice Book Bindery and Stationary]] in Downing block, NE side of square.<br>
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Live stock market central livestock yards, E Liberty Street.<br>
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[[Emporium Drug Store]] of [[Green and Liggetty]] #4ME.<br>
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New council holds second meeting and has a stormy time one close the new council was seated.  First regular meeting on Monday evening.  Committee on sewer: [[Kauke (surname) | Kauke]], [[Munn (surname) | Munn]], [[Ohliger (surname) | Ohliger]], [[Saybolt (surname) | Saybolt]] and [[Saal (surname) | Saal]].  Committee on water works: [[Bennett (surname) | Bennett]], [[Saal (surname) | Saal]], [[Kauke (surname) | Kauke]], [[Albright (surname) | Albright]].  Appointment to sewer commission: John F [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]] for 5 years, Adam [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] 4 years, John S [[Caskey (surname) | Caskey]] 3 years, Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]] 2 years, HH [[Bissell (surname) | Bissell]] one year.  Had quite a struggle over appointments to police department.<br>
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Council proceeding the old, gave way and the new steps in Mayor [[Kimber (surname) | Kimber]] reports Wednesday of last week, April 13, city council met in council chambers to transact business at last meeting for 1880-81.  Mayor gave his annual report of 74 arrests, arrests for state offenses 56 for total of 130.  Total arrests on complaint of city officers 67, total arrests on complaint of citizens 53, total arrested and convicted 105, total arrested and discharged 25.  Total fires fines 105.10, county fines 86, fines for city and state 191.10, total 485.15.  Total prisoners committed  to city prison 33, total county jail 13 prisoners committed to labor was 5.  Fire department much has been done in last year to street improvement.  Hope this year sees Liberty Street completed crossings.  May be kept clear.  Report of fire department for Deludge Steamer Co. 1, alert Hose Co. 2, Wooster Hose Co. 3, Relief Steamer Co. 4, Good Intent Engine Co. 5, Fame Hose Co. 6, Eagle Hose Co. 7, Hope Hook and Ladder Co. 8.  Department 1095.99 have 7 buildings, 2 steamers, one hose engine, one hook and ladder truck, 9 hose reels amount of good hose in service 3450 feet second grade hose in service 1500, total 4650 feet.  Report of fires for year 9, loss 28297.  Insurance paid 17097.  AD [[Miller (surname) | Miller]] chief engineer.  Mayor appointments: Prof. FJ [[Kirkwood (surname) | Kirkwood]] city engineer, JD [[Miller (surname) | Miller]] chief fire dept., John [[Bolus (surname) | Bolus]].  Policemen were upon in uproar which began and had quite a dispute over appointment of policemen.  Political dispute along party lines.<br>
    
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