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Wooster Republican, Business Abstracts 1881 (view source)
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WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]], wagon maker at [[Beistle]] old stand on South Street.<br>
WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]], wagon maker at [[Beistle]] old stand on South Street.<br>
Last week a change was made in dry business of [[Laubach and Bevard]] as Mr. [[Bevard (surname) | Bevard]] sold his interest to Mr. Frank H [[Donnelly (surname) | Donnelly]].<br>
Last week a change was made in dry business of [[Laubach and Bevard]] as Mr. [[Bevard (surname) | Bevard]] sold his interest to Mr. Frank H [[Donnelly (surname) | Donnelly]].<br>
==Wooster Republican June 16, 1881==
[[CB Baird and Son]], [[Emporium Drug Store]] #4ME.<br>
==Wooster Republican June, 23, 1881==
Article about [[College of Wooster|Wooster University]], its origin and purpose lists faculty and 11 annual commencement of [[College of Wooster|University of Wooster]].<br>
==Wooster Republican June 30, 1881==
Meeting of council on Monday last week. Recommendations of sewer committee to complete portion of sewer spring run sewer beginning near the corner of Buckeye and E North Street and running diagonally in a southerly direction across [[Seigenthaler (surname) | Seigenthaler]]’s lot to corner of E Liberty and N Bever Streets, was taken up and motion was referred to city solicitor to draw up an ordinance. A communication from sewer commission recommending the construction of sewer for house and cellar drainage on North and South Market Streets commencing at Bowman Street and along Market Street to foot of street at Ohio House, then along Cemetery Street to intersection of Cemetery and Bever Streets and thence southerly direction along railroad to a point in [[Apple Creek, Ohio | Apple Creek]] near the railroad bridge. The recommendation was received and referred to city solicitor with instructions to draw up an ordinance there with.<br>
==Wooster Republican July 14, 1881==
JC [[Plumer (surname) | Plumer]] has recently enlarged and refitted his office on corner of Walnut and Liberty Streets.<br>
The new store room in American House block is at last fitted up and SF [[Shoemaker (surname) | Shoemaker]] has settled in nice room, full of boots and shoes. They have moved from SW side of square.<br>
==Wooster Republican July 21, 1881==
Death of Thomas [[Power (surname) | Power]] who died at his residence on Buckeye Street July 15, 1881 at the age of 73. He had been associated with [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] for a long time. Mr. [[Power (surname) | Power]] was born in Washington County, PA on Dec. 31, 1807 and came to Ohio with Mr. Neal [[Power (surname) | Power]] Sr., his father and located in 1818 outside of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. After spending 10 years a father firm, Mr. [[Power (surname) | Power]] came to [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and began a business career. His first position was a clerk in the dry goods store of JR [[Church (surname) | Church]], who conducted business next door to the courthouse. Two weeks after he came to [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] to work, the first county courthouse with the adjoining buildings were burned and Mr. [[Power (surname) | Power]] was thrown out of employment. He then engaged with Mr. [[Lake (surname) | Lake]] and Mr. [[Hand (surname) | Hand]] and later with I and D [[Jones (surname) | Jones]] in the same business. In a few years, he became a member of partnership and the name changed to [[Jones and Power]] and upon the request of Mr. [[Jones (surname)| Jones]], Mr. [[Power (surname) | Power]] continued the business and subsequently associated with himself, his brother, Samuel [[Power (surname) | Power]] under name of [[T and S Power]] and continued for a number of years. Mr. [[Power (surname) | Power]] afterwards engaged in the clothing business of late. He has been associated with his son PJ [[Power (surname) | Power]] until two years was actively engaged in the business. He was a member of the [[Episcopal Church of St. James]].<br>
Council meeting for month of July Monday night for the read ordinance to provide for the construction and consideration of the Spring Run sewer from corner of E Liberty and North Bever Streets along the course of Spring Run to point near corner of Buckeye and North Street and second reading rules suspended and third reading a Board of Health was appointed , Henry A [[Miller (surname) | Miller]], Dr. JA [[Garn (surname) | Garn]], TJ [[Wisner (surname) | Wisner]], Michael [[Miller (surname) | Miller]], John [[Gillam (surname) | Gillam]] and Dr. JE [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]].<br>
The work of building the outside walls of new brick block on S Market Street was completed and ready for the roof. It is one of the best , most substantial blocks in town and deemed an improvement to the city.<br>
WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]] purchased the [[Fawcett (surname) | Fawcett]] property on N Market Street, bought a few months since of the [[Larwill (surname) | Larwill]] heirs by Mr. George [[Bartol (surname) | Bartol]]. Purchase price paid by Mr. [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]] was 4000. He contemplates building a residence upon the lot in the near future.<br>
Mr. GF [[Lundy (surname) | Lundy]] has retired , rented the barn formerly owned by livery of Cot [[Lake (surname)| Lake]] and converted it into a coach and feed barn. All orders left at [[Archer House]] or [[American House]].<br>
Mr. JW [[Bevard (surname) | Bevard]] has at last got back into his old trade and bought out the harness and saddle establishment of Mr. Ed [[Fisher (surname) | Fisher]] on S Market Street and assuming ownership immediately. Mr. [[Fisher (surname) | Fisher]] will remain as a workman in the shop.<br>
John H [[Thomas (surname) | Thomas]], palace of music at house of music, organ, pianos and sewing machines, immediately north of county buildings.<br>
==Wooster Republican July 26, 1881==
Ex-councilman Elmer [[Funk (surname) | Funk]], was sworn in as Chief Engineer of the fire department Wednesday morning by Mayor [[Woodsworth (surname) | Woodsworth]], bond 1000 signed by himself, Cat. AS [[McClure (surname) | McClure]] and Harry [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]].<br>
The following are the men who have been chosen to act as minutemen in the new fire department. A portion of these have already given their consent, the others will all probably do so. These men are to be paid when doing duties at fire and a portion of them were also sleeping in headquarters: Hosemen Fred [[Buchheit (surname) | Buchheit]], Wm [[Kostenbader (surname) | Kostenbader]], Theodore [[Straub (surname) | Straub]], Harry [[Figert (surname) | Figert]], Ben [[Potter (surname) | Potter]], Ad [[Smith (surname) | Smith]], AF [[Buchheit (surname) | Buchheit]], Henry [[Leiner (surname) | Leiner]], Wm F [[Stristine (surname) | Shristine]], George W [[Kessler (surname) | Kessler]], Jacob [[Schuad (surname) | Schuad]], Lash D [[Miller (surname) | Miller]]. Hooks: George [[Thompson (surname) | Thompson]], Joe [[Houes (surname) | Houes]], Keeper D [[Greenwald (surname) | Greenwald]], Frank [[Thompson (surname) | Thompson]], John Calvin [[Garing (surname) | Garing]]. Firemen of engine Conrad and Conrad [[Long (surname) | Long]].<br>
Decorated Alert fame hose house underwent transformation Thursday morning. Persons who were downtown were startled by the fantastic appearance presented by the exterior of the Alert House on E Liberty Street. The whole front was draped in morning covered with writing chalk. The descriptives were all aimed at councilman WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]], chairman of the fire committee. Some of them were quite witty while others were of abusive nature and did much to cause many people to condemn the volunteer firemen who are supposed to have perpetuated the mischief. The house of fame or call Woods company on E Henry Street was also decorated. The hose carriage was found on the roof and an armchair set a dummy labeled WH [[Banker (surname) | Banker]]. The firemen or boys who did this were reported to have a great time and barrel of fun besides a barrel of something else. Roof of both buildings were so badly damaged that they will have to be re-roofed. If this is the case, than some arrests are certain to follow.<br>
==Wooster Republican July 28, 1881==
Mr. Fred [[Hookway (surname) | Hookway]], accommodating merchant tailor, holds forth on N Buckeye Street, one door north of Liberty Street, just received fresh stock of all goods.<br>
==Wooster Republican Aug. 4, 1881==
Meeting of city council Monday night, roll call, motion to accept Rebecca Street as put it on city map. It was laid on the table until next meeting. A clerk read a recommendation from board of sewer commissioners recommending the completion of Spring Run sewer from point near SE corner of Buckeye and E North Streets to a diagonal line across the lots owned by G [[Seigenthaler (surname) | Seigenthaler]] and others along line of Spring Run to a corner of E Liberty and North Bever Streets and also construction of sewer along east side of N Bever Street, north of point where Spring Run sewer crosses Bever Street to the intersection of North and Bever Streets. On motion, recommendation was accepted and put on file of clerk. Read resolution of above which the rules suspended and legislation passed.
The outside walls and newly roof of new block on S Market Street is completed. The work of finishing the interior will be pushed rapidly within two months.<br>
==Wooster Republican Aug. 11, 1881==
Mr. Frank [[Donnelly (surname) | Donnelly]] last week sold his lot on E North Street, adjoining the house and lot of Dr. [[Warren (surname) | Warren]] for 2500. Dr. [[Warren (surname) | Warren]] purchaser.<br>
Mrs. [[Cutter (surname) | Cutter]] and Mrs. [[Smyser (surname) | Smyser]] have moved their millinary establishment to new building on E Liberty Street, opposite the [[Archer House]].<br>
==Wooster Republican Aug. 18, 1881==
Meeting of city council, second regular meeting for August, Monday evening. Engineer [[Shreve (surname) | Shreve]] stated that the [[Landers Bros.]] had completed Liberty Street and he was ready to make report to council.<br>
Rooms to rent. Mrs. J [[Hanna (surname) | Hanna]], west side N Market Street, two doors north of North Street.<br>
For sale. My residence on E North Street is for sale. Inquire form post office, also a fine mare.<br>
==Wooster Republican Aug. 25, 1881==
Dr. RN [[Warren (surname) | Warren]] has sold the residence where he now lives to Mrs. WF [[Cunningham (surname) | Cunningham]] of S Buckeye Street for 2500. He will at once commence building a new residence adjoining lot purchased of Mr. [[Donnelly (surname) | Donnelly]].<br>
Water Works trustees considering a plan for furnishing the city with abundant supply of water contemplate the placing of steam force pump at some point on Apple Creek and by connecting with the pipe already laid from the water through the main stream into reservoir at Reddick’s. It is believed that the plan will be least expensive to the city and at said time be an ample source of supply. The pumping would only be required at those seasons of the year when dry weather curtail the material flow of water into reservoir from the springs.<br>
We want you to know cheapest place to buy school books is at [[Belnap (surname) | Belnap]]’s on the corner opposite [[Archer House]], E Liberty Street.<br>
==Wooster Republican Sept. 1, 1881==
Mr. Jacob [[Penick (surname) | Penick]], formerly Jacob [[Schultz (surname) | Schultz]] in harness and collar business, has opened up a shop of his own in Harvey [[Howard (surname) | Howard]] building on W Liberty Street. He is an experienced workman.<br>
Luke [[Bumgardner (surname) | Bumgardner]] is about to open a shoe store in west side of room occupied by [[Pierson and Co.]] in American House block, E Liberty Street.<br>
On Monday night, the Italian peanut vender on NE side of square, James [[Celia (surname) | Celia]] lost his pocket book containing 200 in gold and paper currency, between Brauneck’s corner and the [[Reformed Church]]. Offers 50.00 for recovery of the money.<br>
==Wooster Republican Sept. 8, 1881==
Treasure- Nathan W [[Smith (surname) | Smith]], corresponding secretary- Dr. JD [[Robison (surname) | Robison]] of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]], Executive committee- Samuel [[Routson (surname) | Routson]], Andrew [[Mill bourse (surname) | Millbourse]], Thomas [[Keeney (surname) | Keeney]], Harvey [[Howard (surname) | Howard]], John [[McSweeney (surname) | McSweeney]] also listed names of persons present and how long in the county.<br>
Luke [[Baumgardner (surname) | Baumgardner]] boots and shoe store christened the [[Boston Shoe Store]] with grand opening next week. It will occupy the corner room of American Hotel block.<br>
[[Wayne Pioneer]] second annual picnic of [[Wayne County Pioneer Historical Society]], July in which 2000 people gathered in Highland Park and participated in the festivities of the day. List of names present Sept. 1, 1881. Pioneers assembled at Highland Park at early hour. After dinner the assembly was called to order by President of day, Nathan W [[Smith (surname) | Smith]] and exercises opened with singing of pioneer song. Dr. Leonard [[Firestone (surname) | Firestone]] was chorister. This was organized song composed and set to tune “American” by Miss Rebecca [[Derr (surname) | Derr]] and listed the song. Business meeting of society was transacted Sect.- James [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]], read constitution which was prepared and adopted. Election Pres.- Albert [[McFadden (surname) | McFadden]] of Wayne Township, VP- DO [[Jones (surname) | Jones]] of [[Shreve, Ohio | Shreve]], recording sect.- James [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]], pioneer address by Nathan W [[Smith (surname) | Smith]] in Highland Park.<br>
The sewer engineer has completed the general plan of sewage for city of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and has turned it over to the sewer commissioners for their adoption and plans of specifications which are on file at office of clerk of Board of Sewer commissioners. Those interested should call and examine these maps and specifications.<br>
==Wooster Republican Sept. 15, 1881==
Pioneer address by Nathan W [[Smith (surname) | Smith]] in Highland Park.<br>
[[Boston Shoe Store]], Luke [[Baumgardner (surname) | Baumgardner]], corner room of American Hotel block, occupies part of room of [[Pierson and Co.]].<br>
The Sewer Engineer has completed the general plan of sewage for City of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and has turned it over to the sewer commissioners for their adoption and plans of specifications are on file at office of clerk of Board of Sewer Commissioners. Those interested should call and examine these maps and specifications.<br>
==Wooster Republican Sept. 27, 1881==
The [[Wayne County Mutual Fire Insurance Association]] last week , moved their office to new brick building south S Market Street, two story of portion of block owned by Mr. Adam [[Foss (surname) | Foss]].<br>
Mr. [[Cutter (surname) | Cutter]] and Mr. [[Smyser (surname) | Smyser]], ladies find us at 42 E Liberty Street.<br>
==Wooster Republican Oct. 6, 1881==
James [[Neal (surname) | Neal]], agent for coal [[Massillon, Ohio | Massillon]] and taken yards formerly occupied by EO [[Harrington (surname) | Harrington]], 85 E Liberty Street, off [[Barrett Foundry and Machine Shops]].<br>
==Wooster Republican Oct. 13, 1881==
White cap Massillon Coal for sale by FC [[Hubbell (surname) | Hubbell]], yards formerly owned WC [[Hurst (surname) | Hurst]], opposite the [[Archer House]], E Liberty Street.<br>
==Wooster Republican Oct. 20, 1881==
Report of condition of [[Wayne County National Bank]], close of business Oct. 1, 1881- 359181.73 in assets and the same in liabilities, Jacob [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] president.<br>
==Wooster Republican Oct. 27, 1881==
Coal for sale by FC [[Hubbell (surname) | Hubbell]] yards formerly owned by WC [[Hurst (surname) | Hurst]] yards, opposite the [[Archer House]], E Liberty Street.<br>
New business block. Finishing touches are being put on new business block which has been in process of construction during the past summer in burnt out district on S Market Street into a splendid brick structure four stories high, containing five large and pleasant business rooms and a large number of pleasant offices, a credit to business enterprise and public spirit of owners of Mr. Samuel [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]], Adam [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] and firm of [[Logan and Myers]]. The room of Mr. [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] in central position of brick, is about finished and has been taken possession of firm of Walter [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] and George J [[Schwartz (surname) | Schwartz]], the proprietors of [[Wooster Brush Works]] and have one of the most pleasant and convenient business rooms in the city. The basement is 70x20 ft. in dimension, which is used in preparing the stock. The room on the first floor is used as a sales room and office and now has from 10-15000 dollars worth of stock conveniently arranged in that room. The upper stories are arranged as a manufacturing. On average 20 hands are constantly employed. Bench accommodations are provided for 50 hands so Mr. [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] and Mr. [[Schwartz (surname) | Schwartz]] may increase their business at any time without being cramped. In the back part of the building is an elevator made in [[Chicago, Ill. | Chicago]] which connects all of the stores and rapid means of transportation from 1st store to another. Mr. [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] and Mr. [[Schwartz (surname) | Schwartz]] are doing a flourishing business and although the late fire caused them a heavy loss, they by business tact and energy, are on their toes and have again organized the firm foothold. Last year’s sales reached over 80000 and prospects for present year are much better sales. The 2nd floor of Mr. [[Foss (surname) | Foss]] building is an elegant suite of rooms occupied by [[WC Mutual Insurance Co.]] and IH [[Myers (surname) | Myers]] as an insurance office. MB [[McClure (surname) | McClure]] as a law office is another pleasant office in the city. The front rooms are organized as an office and back rooms are well lighted and used for rooms to which to write. Mr. WC [[Rice (surname) | Rice]] will occupy the south rooms of Mr. [[Logan and Myers]] with stock of blank books and stationary and book bindery. The room one door north of [[Logan and Myers]] will occupy as a grocery. Mr. Samuel [[Geitgey (surname) | Geitgey]] will occupy the south room of his part of the block as a queens ware store. All these firms are now engaged in moving their goods to new rooms and in a few days will be in full business.<br>
Mr. Fred[[Hookway (surname) | Hookway]], the popular merchant, has received a large invoice of cloths.<br>
The new residence being erected by Dr. [[Warren (surname) | Warren]] on North Street on the lot formerly occupied by his office, is rapidly approaching completion. When finished, it will be one of the largest and convenient frame building in the city.<br>
==Wooster Republican Nov. 3, 1881==
Mr. AJ [[Thomas (surname) | Thomas]] has moved his law office to the room on second floor in Jackson building, formerly occupied by [[WC Mutual Fire Insurance Co.]], NE side of square.<br>
From bills printed at the office, we learn Mr. Irvin T [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]] will hold a public sale of premises two miles east of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] on State Road on Tuesday, November 8, 1881. The farm is now for sale by Mr. James [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]].<br>
==Wooster Republican Dec. 8, 1881==
[[Gerlach and Kinkler]] are killing some immense hogs this season.<br>
[[Gerlach and Kinkler]] buttery killing some immense hogs this season in Germania Hall meat market.<br>
Will [[Beresford (surname) | Beresford]], tailor and draper in American House block, has an eloquent and new sweeping sign , work of Mr. JD [[Miller (surname) | Miller]].<br>
BS [[Tiefenthaler (surname) | Tiefenthaler]] has moved his cigar manufactory to Geitgey’s new building on S Market Street for manufacture of cigars. He occupies three large rooms and has a number of skilled workman turning out thousands of cigars.<br>
==Wooster Republican Dec. 15, 1881==
Grand opening of holiday good gifts at WA [[Donner (surname) | Donner]] at White Front, SE side of square.<br>
Mr. John [[Beistle (surname) | Beistle]] of our city, died suddenly of paralysis at his residence on W Liberty Street last Friday evening at the age of 76.<br>
On Dec. 1st, WA [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]] took his son in law, JB [[Robison (surname) | Robison]] Jr. in with him as a partner in the [[Wooster Whip Works]] firm. New firm name of [[Underwood and Robison]]. Mr. [[Underwood (surname) | Underwood]] has been in the business for 18 years. Mr. [[Robison (surname) | Robison]] is a [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] boy.<br>
==Wooster Republican Dec. 22, 1881==
An ordinance to provide for the acceptance of Rebecca Street, Bever Street, Beall Ave., Spink Street, College Ave., Pearl Street, Pine Street, Park Street, Chestnut Street, Spring Street, University Street, Stibbs Street, Gasche Street, E Henry Street, Prospect Street, Maiden Lane Street, Hancock, Callhill, Billard, Palmer and Theodore Street. Be it ordained by council of city of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] a majority of members selected hereto concerning that Bever Street from south line of Spring Street to northern boundary line of said city to become a street. Spink Street from Bowman Street to University Street. Beall Ave. from Bowman Street to northern boundary line of said city. College Street from Bowman Street to University Street. Pearl street from N Buckeye Street to Beall Ave. Pine Street from Beall Ave. to Quimby Ave. Park Street from Quimby Ave. to Bever Street. Chestnut Street from Beall Ave. to Quimby Ave. Spring Street, Gasche Street to N Buckeye Street. Spring Street from Gasche Street to N Buckeye Street; University Street from Quimby Ave. to Gasche Street, Stibbs Street from Beall Ave. to Gasche Street. Gasche Street from Linn Street to Northern boundary of city of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. E Henry Street Prospect Street, Callhill Street, Palmer Street and Theodore Street.- JP [[VanNest (surname) | VanNest]] president, LR [[Kramer (surname) | Kramer]] city clerk. Dec. 5, 1881.<br>
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