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John W [[Bryant (surname) | Bryant]] will open a permanent auction store.

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The remainder of the stock of dry goods of the old brown corner will be sold at public auction, [[Oberholse Beebe and Co]]- John W [[Bryant (surname) Bryant]] auctioneer, 1 ME business old Bissell’s going out of business and building being torn down and new one built in 1890. The building to be erected site of old brown corner will be a three story structure with a basement complete in all its details. [[Oberholser Beebe and Co]] have secured a lease for a term of years.

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The remainder of the stock of dry goods of the old brown corner will be sold at public auction, [[Oberholse Beebe and Co]]- John W [[Bryant (surname) | Bryant]] auctioneer, 1 ME business old Bissell’s going out of business and building being torn down and new one built in 1890. The building to be erected site of old brown corner will be a three story structure with a basement complete in all its details. [[Oberholser Beebe and Co]] have secured a lease for a term of years.

Charles [[Dice (surname) | Dice]] has again secured control of his old stand on E Liberty Street and next week open up a first class tonsorial parlor- Charles [[Dice (surname) | Dice]].

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==Wooster Republican August 13, 1890==

The [[Imgard]] heirs intend on remolding the American House.

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Will [[Kellogg (surname) \ Kellogg]], S Market Street grocery, is very sick with congestion of brain brought on by a fall.

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Will [[Kellogg (surname) | Kellogg]], S Market Street grocery, is very sick with congestion of brain brought on by a fall.

B [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]], Sons and Co have contract for the iron columns in the [[Quimby]] building, NE side of the square.

Alarm fire Wed. evening was occasioned by a small blaze in roof of George [[Kriegers (surname) | Kriegers]] blacksmith shop.

Pioneer picnic. The committee of the [[Wayne Co. Pioneer Association]] held a meeting in city hall last Saturday and decided to hold 10 annual picnics at Highland Park on August 30th.

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Near the goal that the railroad must come! Remarkable well attended meeting at city opera house Thursday evening. Call for meeting was made under the Republican and distribution of a few handbills. James [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] chosen chairman, John F [[Marchand (surname) | Marchand]] secretary. On request of chairman [[Mullins]], Mr. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] went upon the stage- a result the following proposition: From a firm of contractors who it is understood that was backed by [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.]]. Proposition [[Ryan and McDonald]] railroad contractors [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]], Aug. 20, 1890. Memorandum of proposition to [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] for the completion and operation of line of railroad partially constructed between [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]]. We propose that the citizens of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] procure the transfer to us free and clear of the encumbrances of the entire right of way for roadbed bridging, fencing ties and all property belonging to the [[Lake Erie, Wooster and Muskingum Valley Railroad Company]]. That the citizens of [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] secure and have conveyed to us such parties as we may designate the right of way between [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] and the [[New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad]] and have the same grade of property without expense to us. In consideration of the above, we propose to complete the grading, lay the iron and equip the same line from [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] to [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] as early as the [[Akron and Chicago]] junction railroad which we are now engaged in constructing which we expect will be no later that Jan. 1, 1891. Giving [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] and points between their passenger and freight service over the [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad]] and into connections into the city of [[Cleveland, Ohio | Cleveland]]. [[Ryan and McDonald]]. We also read the following letter to show Mr. [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] and [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]] have the cooperation of the president of the [[Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad Company]]. Mr. [[Hand (surname) | Hand]] stated that from what he knew, these parties were in every way responsible. Mr. EO [[Plumers (surname) | Plumers]] of [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]], a wealthy citizen and a large coal operator, took the stage at request of the chair and gave his endorsement of the project stating the people of [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] would do their share in carrying out their part of the proposition. He also said that from what he knew of Mr. [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan and [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]], they were in every way responsible that were worth ½ million and that they negotiated of their own bond. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] stated it would take 17000 to secure the [[Killbuck Valley]] road to carry out the proposition and that a meeting would be held in afternoon it was deemed best to endeavor to secure that sum by subscription. Taking part in discussion were Judge Martin {{Welker (surname) | Welker]], Judge Isaac [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]], Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], Dr. HA [[Hart (surname) | Hart]], JH [[Kauke (surname) | Kauke]] and Hon. John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]]. Dr. DJ [[Beer (surname) | Beer]], Jacob J [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] and others agreement written by Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]]. We the undersign citizens of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] agree that if the [[Lake Erie, Wooster and Muskingum Valley Railroad Co.]] will accept the proposition of [[Ryan and McDonald]] to construct and operate a railroad on line of the road from [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] to [[NY BANO Railroad]] and thence to [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] consideration franchise of property of the [[LEW and ME V Railroad]] to be transferred to them the parties represented by them free of encumbrance guarantee to said company the payment of 12000 of indebtedness against said property Aug. 8, 1890 signed by citizens and listed them. Among them were one Harry [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]]. On motion of Col. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]], LP [[Ohliger (surname) | Ohliger]], Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]] and George J [[Schwartz (surname) | Schwartz]] were appointed a committee to at once secure additional signatures to the agreement. Adjournment followed. Additional signatures were secured Friday morning and listed them. Mr. Ryoa [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] and [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]] have notified Col. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] that the action taken on the proposition is that very well satisfactory and that Mr. [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] of the firm will go to [[NY]] on Thursday and will order the rails. Mr. [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] will also answer it was intention of the firm to have the road ready for iron in 60 days and work begun in a few days.

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Near the goal that the railroad must come! Remarkable well attended meeting at city opera house Thursday evening. Call for meeting was made under the Republican and distribution of a few handbills. James [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] chosen chairman, John F [[Marchand (surname) | Marchand]] secretary. On request of chairman [[Mullins]], Mr. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] went upon the stage- a result the following proposition: From a firm of contractors who it is understood that was backed by [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.]]. Proposition [[Ryan and McDonald]] railroad contractors [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]], Aug. 20, 1890. Memorandum of proposition to [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] for the completion and operation of line of railroad partially constructed between [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]]. We propose that the citizens of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] procure the transfer to us free and clear of the encumbrances of the entire right of way for roadbed bridging, fencing ties and all property belonging to the [[Lake Erie, Wooster and Muskingum Valley Railroad Company]]. That the citizens of [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] secure and have conveyed to us such parties as we may designate the right of way between [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] and the [[New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad]] and have the same grade of property without expense to us. In consideration of the above, we propose to complete the grading, lay the iron and equip the same line from [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] to [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] as early as the [[Akron and Chicago]] junction railroad which we are now engaged in constructing which we expect will be no later that Jan. 1, 1891. Giving [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] and [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] and points between their passenger and freight service over the [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad]] and into connections into the city of [[Cleveland, Ohio | Cleveland]]. [[Ryan and McDonald]]. We also read the following letter to show Mr. [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] and [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]] have the cooperation of the president of the [[Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad Company]]. Mr. [[Hand (surname) | Hand]] stated that from what he knew, these parties were in every way responsible. Mr. EO [[Plumers (surname) | Plumers]] of [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]], a wealthy citizen and a large coal operator, took the stage at request of the chair and gave his endorsement of the project stating the people of [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] would do their share in carrying out their part of the proposition. He also said that from what he knew of Mr. [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] and [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]], they were in every way responsible that were worth ½ million and that they negotiated of their own bond. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] stated it would take 17000 to secure the [[Killbuck Valley]] road to carry out the proposition and that a meeting would be held in afternoon it was deemed best to endeavor to secure that sum by subscription. Taking part in discussion were Judge Martin [[Welker (surname) | Welker]], Judge Isaac [[Johnson (surname) | Johnson]], Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], Dr. HA [[Hart (surname) | Hart]], JH [[Kauke (surname) | Kauke]] and Hon. John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]]. Dr. DJ [[Beer (surname) | Beer]], Jacob J [[Frick (surname) | Frick]] and others agreement written by Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]]. We the undersign citizens of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] agree that if the [[Lake Erie, Wooster and Muskingum Valley Railroad Co.]] will accept the proposition of [[Ryan and McDonald]] to construct and operate a railroad on line of the road from [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] to [[NY BANO Railroad]] and thence to [[Lodi, Ohio | Lodi]] consideration franchise of property of the [[LEW and ME V Railroad]] to be transferred to them the parties represented by them free of encumbrance guarantee to said company the payment of 12000 of indebtedness against said property Aug. 8, 1890 signed by citizens and listed them. Among them were one Harry [[McClarran (surname) | McClarran]]. On motion of Col. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]], LP [[Ohliger (surname) | Ohliger]], Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]] and George J [[Schwartz (surname) | Schwartz]] were appointed a committee to at once secure additional signatures to the agreement. Adjournment followed. Additional signatures were secured Friday morning and listed them. Mr. Ryoa [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] and [[McDonald (surname) | McDonald]] have notified Col. CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] that the action taken on the proposition is that very well satisfactory and that Mr. [[Ryan (surname) | Ryan]] of the firm will go to [[NY]] on Thursday and will order the rails. Mr. [[Hard (surname) | Hard]] will also answer it was intention of the firm to have the road ready for iron in 60 days and work begun in a few days.

The first train on the [[Killbuck Valley]] makes a tour of the city. The train mad its first run on the [[Killbuck Valley Railroad]] last night. The train was loaded with passengers and was received everywhere by loud cheers. Every station on the line of the road was filled with crowds. The run was made in good time and reached destination on schedule. It was feared that some obstructions would be encountered in [[Injunction Ville]], but nothing of the kind was found. The train was in charge of Mr. Charles [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]], engineer Mr. Frank [[Burkholder (surname) | Burkholder]] fireman, Zit [[Bruneck (surname) | Bruneck]]. Conductor David [[Nice (surname) | Nice]], brakeman Capt. JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], Julian [[Jeffries (surname) | Jeffries]] and Henry [[Lord (surname) | Lord]] mail clerks, NJ [[Clark (surname) | Clark]] and David [[Derr (surname) | Derr]] express messenger Fred [[Harding (surname) | Harding]], [[Harding and Co. Hardware Store]].

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==Wooster Republican Oct. 15, 1890==

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Political rally people of Wayne and adjoining counties. Thursday, Oct. 16 at [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] following Hon Thomas B [[Reed (surname) | Reed]] Speaker House of Rep., Hon. William [[McKinley (surname) | McKinley]] republican leader of floor of house George RA [Alger (surname) | Alger]] ex-commander GAR president of the day, Hon ML [[Smyser (surname) | Smyser]] all lists VP.

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Political rally people of Wayne and adjoining counties. Thursday, Oct. 16 at [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] following Hon Thomas B [[Reed (surname) | Reed]] Speaker House of Rep., Hon. William [[McKinley (surname) | McKinley]] republican leader of floor of house George RA [[Alger (surname) | Alger]] ex-commander GAR president of the day, Hon ML [[Smyser (surname) | Smyser]] all lists VP.

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[[Harrison (surname) | Harrison]] in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. The president gives a grand reception by citizens fully 4000 people were at the depot Monday afternoon to great the president Benjamin [[Harrison (surname) | Harrison]] and the presidential party. Businesses of all kinds were practically suspended while the citizens irrespectively of party gathered together to give the chief executive homage and honor. The special train was 40 minutes late but long before the scheduled time about every foot of the valuable space around the depot was occupied by old and young alike. The following members committee on reception met the train at Millbrook Dr.: JE [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]], CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]], Benjamin [[Eason (surname) | Eason]], Dr. ON [[Stoddard (surname) | Stoddard]], Dr. AH [[Hunt (surname) | Hunt]], JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], DC [[Curry (surname) | Curry]], AS [[McClure (surname) | McClure and Rev. IN [[Keefer (surname) | Keefer]]. The President greeted the [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] people very cordially and was especially warm in his greeting to ON [[Stoddard (surname) | Stoddard]] who was president of [[Miami University]] when the President attended that institution. As the train drew up to the depot, the college cry of students joined with the citizens in welcoming the distinguished visitor. When the President appeared on the platform of the car, cheer after cheer went up. He was escorted to a platform at the depot by members of Given Post [[GAR}} and introduced to the assembly by Hon. ML [[Smyser (surname) | Smyser]]. The speech is as follows: “My fellow citizens, if anything would relieve the sense of worries which is ordinary incident to extended railroad travel it be exceeding kindness by which we have been everywhere received by our fellow citizens and to look upon audiences like that assembled here composed in part of venerable men who experienced hardships of early life in [[Ohio]] of some of those venerable women who shared their labors in self denial of early life in the west and in part of their son that gallant second generation which in a time of the nations peril in 1861 sprang to its defenses and brought the flag home and honor and in part of those young men here undertaking the discipline of mind which is to fit them for useful American citizenship full of the ambitions of early manhood and I trust in the principals of morality and loyalty and in part of those sweet faced children coming from schools and homes to brighten with their presence their graver assemblage. Where else in the world could such a gathering be assembled. Where else so much of free individual life. Where else so much social order as here. The individual free to aspire and work. The community its own police officer and guardian. We are here as a American citizen having first duties to our families, to our neighbor and to the institutions with which we are connected. But above all and thought and by all we owe these duties to our country and to God by whose beneficial guidance our government was founded and by whose favor and protection it has been preserved. Friendly to all peoples of the world, we will not thwart our course or provoke quarrels by unfriendly acts. Neither will we be forgetful of the fact that we are charged here first with the conservation and promotion of American interests. That our government was founded by its own citizenship. But I cannot speak at further length. I must hurry on to other places where kind people are impatiently awaiting our coming. And to duties which will be assumed and undertaken with more courage since I have so often looked into the faces of the people where I endeavor to serve. Let me present to you now and so with great pleasure one of the gentleman called by me under the constitution to assist in the administration of the government on whom you have learned to love and honor. As you are now privileged to know Gen. Benjamin F [[Tracey (surname) | Tracey]], Secretary of the Navy.” The Secretary simply bowed his acknowledgement and Presidents party returned to their car and the train sped on its way leaving behind a cheering crowd.

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[[Harrison (surname) | Harrison]] in [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]]. The president gives a grand reception by citizens fully 4000 people were at the depot Monday afternoon to great the president Benjamin [[Harrison (surname) | Harrison]] and the presidential party. Businesses of all kinds were practically suspended while the citizens irrespectively of party gathered together to give the chief executive homage and honor. The special train was 40 minutes late but long before the scheduled time about every foot of the valuable space around the depot was occupied by old and young alike. The following members committee on reception met the train at Millbrook Dr.: JE [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]], CV [[Hard (surname) | Hard]], Benjamin [[Eason (surname) | Eason]], Dr. ON [[Stoddard (surname) | Stoddard]], Dr. AH [[Hunt (surname) | Hunt]], JB [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], DC [[Curry (surname) | Curry]], AS [[McClure (surname) | McClure]] and Rev. IN [[Keefer (surname) | Keefer]]. The President greeted the [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] people very cordially and was especially warm in his greeting to ON [[Stoddard (surname) | Stoddard]] who was president of [[Miami University]] when the President attended that institution. As the train drew up to the depot, the college cry of students joined with the citizens in welcoming the distinguished visitor. When the President appeared on the platform of the car, cheer after cheer went up. He was escorted to a platform at the depot by members of Given Post [[GAR]] and introduced to the assembly by Hon. ML [[Smyser (surname) | Smyser]]. The speech is as follows: “My fellow citizens, if anything would relieve the sense of worries which is ordinary incident to extended railroad travel it be exceeding kindness by which we have been everywhere received by our fellow citizens and to look upon audiences like that assembled here composed in part of venerable men who experienced hardships of early life in [[Ohio]] of some of those venerable women who shared their labors in self denial of early life in the west and in part of their son that gallant second generation which in a time of the nations peril in 1861 sprang to its defenses and brought the flag home and honor and in part of those young men here undertaking the discipline of mind which is to fit them for useful American citizenship full of the ambitions of early manhood and I trust in the principals of morality and loyalty and in part of those sweet faced children coming from schools and homes to brighten with their presence their graver assemblage. Where else in the world could such a gathering be assembled. Where else so much of free individual life. Where else so much social order as here. The individual free to aspire and work. The community its own police officer and guardian. We are here as a American citizen having first duties to our families, to our neighbor and to the institutions with which we are connected. But above all and thought and by all we owe these duties to our country and to God by whose beneficial guidance our government was founded and by whose favor and protection it has been preserved. Friendly to all peoples of the world, we will not thwart our course or provoke quarrels by unfriendly acts. Neither will we be forgetful of the fact that we are charged here first with the conservation and promotion of American interests. That our government was founded by its own citizenship. But I cannot speak at further length. I must hurry on to other places where kind people are impatiently awaiting our coming. And to duties which will be assumed and undertaken with more courage since I have so often looked into the faces of the people where I endeavor to serve. Let me present to you now and so with great pleasure one of the gentleman called by me under the constitution to assist in the administration of the government on whom you have learned to love and honor. As you are now privileged to know Gen. Benjamin F [[Tracey (surname) | Tracey]], Secretary of the Navy.” The Secretary simply bowed his acknowledgement and Presidents party returned to their car and the train sped on its way leaving behind a cheering crowd.

William [[Annat (surname) | Annat]], dry goods.

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John [[Nolle (surname) | Nolle]], popular grocery celebrated his 40th birthday Friday.

The boom is on new buildings going up everywhere. The hallway on the [[Zimmerman]] block has been closed . The walls are being frescoed and applied with new wall covering.

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The [[Everett]] club Friday evening elected new officers: pres.- David {{Nice (surname) | Nice, VP- Charles [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]], treasure- WD [[Tyler (surname) | Tyler]], sect.- Harry [[Huffstott (surname) | Huffstott]], treasure- WG [[Whitmore (surname) | Whitmore]].

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The [[Everett]] club Friday evening elected new officers: pres.- David [[Nice (surname) | Nice]], VP- Charles [[Barrett (surname) | Barrett]], treasure- WD [[Tyler (surname) | Tyler]], sect.- Harry [[Huffstott (surname) | Huffstott]], treasure- WG [[Whitmore (surname) | Whitmore]].

We get on best authority that two perhaps three fine brick blocks will be erected on E Liberty Street next spring. The blocks are to be three stores high and to be mechanized molded after French style glass from real intent progress. One story to be used for storerooms and several of these rooms are said already leased.

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==Wooster Republican Dec. 17, 1890==

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Stockholders of the [[Standard Coach and Pad Co.]] at their meeting elected following officers: pres- JH [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], VP- Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]], trea.- JS [[Caskey (surname) | Caskey]], sect. and superintendent- Johnson [[Sweeney (surname) | Sweeney]], directors- George [[Plummer (surname) | Plummer]] SR., DW [[Immel (surname) | Immel]], JH [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]], JS Caskey (surname) | Caskey]]. The directors voted to secure David [[Fletcher (surname) | Fletcher]] as the traveling salesman.

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Stockholders of the [[Standard Coach and Pad Co.]] at their meeting elected following officers: pres- JH [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], VP- Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]], trea.- JS [[Caskey (surname) | Caskey]], sect. and superintendent- Johnson [[Sweeney (surname) | Sweeney]], directors- George [[Plummer (surname) | Plummer]] SR., DW [[Immel (surname) | Immel]], JH [[Taylor (surname) | Taylor]], Jacob [[Palmer (surname) | Palmer]], JS [[Caskey (surname) | Caskey]]. The directors voted to secure David [[Fletcher (surname) | Fletcher]] as the traveling salesman.

==Wooster Republican Dec. 24, 1890==

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Blacksmith shop of LY [[Barger and Branstetters Blacksmith Shop]], Buckeye Street.

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Hon. John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] dies Monday night, one of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] honored citizens. It took little investigation to ascertain the report was true. Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] has suffered from heart trouble for some time. On Monday evening, he was coming with his friend Hon. EB [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]]. He left the store for home a little before 9pm. Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]] said he appeared to be in unusual good spirits as they passed the [[Archer]] house. He said it was too cold for him to take the long walk up to the house. [[Eshelman ]] said the walk would do him good and continued on with him. When they reached Leonard [[Saal (surname) | Saal]] meat market, they went inside. Mr. [[Saal (surname) | Saal]] was busy waiting a short time. They came out and walked east on Liberty Street. After going a block and one half, they turned back and reached the market store. Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] complained feeling unwell. He was given a chair and he appeared to experience some difficulty breathing. He asked Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]] to go to inform Robert to tell him to go get a hack to get him home. Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]], before starting asked if he should send for a doctor. He said he did not need a physician. Some minutes after Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]] departed, James [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] esquire, came in and came by in his buggy and invited Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] to go in with him. He got up from his chair and walked out to the buggy and with Leonard [[Saal (surname) | Saal]] assistance, got into the buggy. George [[Blandford (surname) | Blandford]] Jr. came by at that time and noticing Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]’s head was thrown back, took his pulse and placed the other had on back of his head. He told Mr. [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] that he believed [[Zimmerman]] was dying. Mr. [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] got out of the buggy to go get a physician and before he had barely got out, Mr. [[Blandford (surname) | Blandford]] said that Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] gave a gasp and ceased breathing. He was driven to his residence and the body taken in. John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] was born in Richen Grand Duchy of [[Baden, Prussia | Baden]] on April 11, 1829 and came to America in 1845 going to the home of his brother then residing near [[Canal Dover, Ohio | Canal Dover]]. He learned the drug business in [[Canton, Ohio | Canton]], clerked in [[Massillon, Ohio | Massillon]] and afterwards returned to [[Canton, Ohio | Canton]]. In 1852 he and Dr. [[McCall (surname) | McCall]] of [[Canton, Ohio | Canton]] opened a drugstore in old Exchange block in the city and continued until 1855 when Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] became sole owner. Contemplating on continuing in the trade for three years, he rented the room now occupied by [[Roller and Wilson]] and located there for ten years. In 1867, he purchased the land on which the old Exchange block was located and erected a commendable structure known as the Exchange block. In the spring of 1868, he took possession taking into partnership LP [[Higher (surname) | Ohligher]] and later his son, John R [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]]. By careful attention to business and shrewd commercial sagacity, he amassed a large fortune and was elected treasure of [[Wayne County]] in 1853 and reelected in 1859 and served as township trustee in 1862 and 1863. He was elected to city council in 1874 and served eight years as member of board of education. Governor [[Hoadly (surname) | Hoadly]] appointed him a trustee of the [[Cleveland Hospital]] for insane in 1885. His term expired 1889. In the fall of 1889, he was elected to the general assembly as a state senator from the 28th district which district he still represented at the time of his death. In 1850 he married Miss Barbara [[Holt (surname) | Holt]] of [[Massillon, Ohio | Massillon]]. They had five children: Mrs. Louise [[Buckwalter (surname) | Buckwalter]] of [[Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati]], JR Fran, Charles, and Fred [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] all of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]].

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Hon. John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] dies Monday night, one of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]] honored citizens. It took little investigation to ascertain the report was true. Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] has suffered from heart trouble for some time. On Monday evening, he was coming with his friend Hon. EB [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]]. He left the store for home a little before 9pm. Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]] said he appeared to be in unusual good spirits as they passed the [[Archer]] house. He said it was too cold for him to take the long walk up to the house. [[Eshelman ]] said the walk would do him good and continued on with him. When they reached Leonard [[Saal (surname) | Saal]] meat market, they went inside. Mr. [[Saal (surname) | Saal]] was busy waiting a short time. They came out and walked east on Liberty Street. After going a block and one half, they turned back and reached the market store. Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] complained feeling unwell. He was given a chair and he appeared to experience some difficulty breathing. He asked Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]] to go to inform Robert to tell him to go get a hack to get him home. Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]], before starting asked if he should send for a doctor. He said he did not need a physician. Some minutes after Mr. [[Eshelman (surname) | Eshelman]] departed, James [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] esquire, came in and came by in his buggy and invited Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] to go in with him. He got up from his chair and walked out to the buggy and with Leonard [[Saal (surname) | Saal]] assistance, got into the buggy. George [[Blandford (surname) | Blandford]] Jr. came by at that time and noticing Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]]’s head was thrown back, took his pulse and placed the other had on back of his head. He told Mr. [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] that he believed [[Zimmerman]] was dying. Mr. [[Mullins (surname) | Mullins]] got out of the buggy to go get a physician and before he had barely got out, Mr. [[Blandford (surname) | Blandford]] said that Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] gave a gasp and ceased breathing. He was driven to his residence and the body taken in. John [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] was born in Richen Grand Duchy of [[Baden, Prussia | Baden]] on April 11, 1829 and came to America in 1845 going to the home of his brother then residing near [[Canal Dover, Ohio | Canal Dover]]. He learned the drug business in [[Canton, Ohio | Canton]], clerked in [[Massillon, Ohio | Massillon]] and afterwards returned to [[Canton, Ohio | Canton]]. In 1852 he and Dr. [[McCall (surname) | McCall]] of [[Canton, Ohio | Canton]] opened a drugstore in old Exchange block in the city and continued until 1855 when Mr. [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] became sole owner. Contemplating on continuing in the trade for three years, he rented the room now occupied by [[Roller and Wilson]] and located there for ten years. In 1867, he purchased the land on which the old Exchange block was located and erected a commendable structure known as the Exchange block. In the spring of 1868, he took possession taking into partnership LP [[Higher (surname) | Ohligher]] and later his son, John R [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]]. By careful attention to business and shrewd commercial sagacity, he amassed a large fortune and was elected treasure of [[Wayne County]] in 1853 and reelected in 1859 and served as township trustee in 1862 and 1863. He was elected to city council in 1874 and served eight years as member of board of education. Governor [[Hoadly (surname) | Hoadly]] appointed him a trustee of the [[Cleveland Hospital]] for insane in 1885. His term expired 1889. In the fall of 1889, he was elected to the general assembly as a state senator from the 28th district which district he still represented at the time of his death. In 1850 he married Miss Barbara [[Holt (surname) | Holt]] of [[Massillon, Ohio | Massillon]]. They had five children: Mrs. Louise [[Buckwalter (surname) | Buckwalter]] of [[Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati]], JR Fran, Charles, and Fred [[Zimmerman (surname) | Zimmerman]] all of [[Wooster, Ohio | Wooster]].

[[Kinney and Cooley]] and John [[Shultz (surname) | Shultz]] last week purchased the entire stock of DD [[Miller (surname) | Miller]] hardware of this city and took a lease of the [[Miller]] building for a term of five years.

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