1887 Annual Business Review

Front Cover

A. B. Ackerman Ad

Wayne County History

Wayne County Map

List of Wayne County Business Houses 
Includes Wooster, Orrville, Doylestown, and Shreve (part)

List of Wayne County Business Houses 
Includes Apple Creek, Blachleyville, Burbank, Creston, Dalton, Fredericksburg, Mt. Eaton, Reedsburg, Shreve (continued), Smithville, Sterling, Weilersville, West Lebanon, West Salem

List of Wayne County Business Houses 
Includes Burton City, Canaan, Cedar Valley, Congress, Easton, Golden Corners, Koch's, Lattasburg, Madisonburg, Marshallville, Millbrook, Plain, Pleasant Home, Rittman

Wooster

Wooster History

Page 2

J. C. Tieche -- East Liberty St.
Plumber, gas ans steam fitter, slate and tin roofer, brass and copper worker

J. S. Bissell & Bro -- Corner of East Liberty St. and Public Square
Dry goods, carpets, notions, etc.

The National Bank of Wooster

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Craighead & Co. -- corner of E. Liberty St. and Public Square
Grocery & home supply house

Harding & Co. -- W. Liberty St.
Hardware and sportsmen's supplies

Hoelzel & Kaltwasser -- E. Side Public Square
Merchant tailors

J. Frick & Co.
Dealer in wool, seeds and grain

J. Zimmerman & Co. -- W. Liberty St.
Wholesale druggists, grocers, stationers, etc.

Laubach & Boyd
Wholesale and retail druggists and chemists

McClure & Craighead -- Liberty St., one door west of postoffice
Stoves, tinware, mantels, plumbers, steam and gas fitters, slate, tin and sheet iron roofers

W. E. Rice -- American House Block
Blank books, stationery, artists' materials, fancy goods, etc.

The Wooser Co-Operative Foundry Co.

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Archer House -- Corner of Buckeye and Liberty Sts.
A. M. Parrish, Proprietor

Daniel Funck -- Iron Block
General insurance and real estate agency, office

David Nice -- 9 and 11 E. Liberty St.
Boots and shoes, hats, caps and gentlemen's furnishing goods

Hartman & Durstine
Lumber merchants and manufacturers of doors, sash, blinds and Hartman's Refrigerator, etc.

James D. Robison, M.D. -- 41 N. Market St.
Resident physician and surgeon, ofice and residence

Wooster Monumental Granite Works -- E. Liberty St.
Alcock, Donald & Hutton, Proprietors

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American House -- E. Liberty St.
T. S. Hamilton, Proprietor; Mrs. T. S. Hamilton, Clerk

D. W. Immel -- 79 W. Liberty St.
Manufacturer of oak tanned harness leather, dealer in shoe findings, etc.

Gray & Son -- Corner of Liberty and Bever Sts.
Dealers in coal, salt, lime, cement, drain tile, sewer pipe, etc.

H. N. Mateer, M.D. -- 41 N. Market St.
Physician and surgeon

J. N. Clark -- Downing Block
Carpets, upholstery, window shades, etc.

L. Humphrey
Justice of Peace

Ross W. Funck -- One door west of court house
Attorney at Law

W. C. Myers & Co. -- 35 S. Market St.
General fire insurance agency, office

W. H. Harry -- S. E. side pubic square
photographer

Wooster City Mills
Overholt & Col, Proprietors

Yocum & Taggart -- S. W. corner public square
Attorneys at Law, Office

Page 6

Daniel Derr -- 87 S. Market St.
Manufacturer of fine cigars

Eastern House
C. B. Yoder, Proprietor; W. W. Yoder, Clerk

George Faber -- E. Liberty St.
Baker and confectioner

Nolle Bros -- Corner of Buckeye and Liberty Sts.
Groceries, home and table supplies

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D. W. Bechtel
Wall paper, window shades, stationery, notions, etc.

E. P. Bertram, M.D. -- 43 S. Buckeye St.
Medicated vapor baths

James E. Elliott -- Walnut St.
Coal, coke, lime, cement, plaster, etc.

Johnston & Phillips -- E. Liberty St.
Groceries and provisions

J. P. Van Nest -- W. Liberty St., over J. H. Taylor's Grocery
General insurance agency, office

Plank Bros. -- Corner of E. Liberty and Bever St.
Proprietors of Snow Flake Mills

T. C. Pollock --  11 N. side of public square
Groceries and provisions

Union Meat Market -- 79 E. Liberty St.
Leonard Saal, Proprietor

W. B. Bryson -- 22 E. Liberty St.
Great Eastern 5 and 10 Cent Novelty Store

Wm. Shibley -- 31 E. Liberty St.
Jeweler

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The American Pen Art Hall
G. Bixler, President

Chas. F. Steck -- Walnut and Liberty St.
General baking and home and table supplies

E. Chatelain -- S. Market St.
Practical watchmaker and jeweler

George Liggett, M.D. -- E. Liberty St.
Resident physician and surgeon, office

J. D. Miller -- Corner of Liberty and Buckeye Sts.
Wholesale and retail fruits and vegetables, oysters and ice cream

J. L. Phillips -- Corner of S. Market and Henry Sts.
Staple and fancy groceries, etc.

John Saal -- N.E. side public square
Meat market

Landis & George -- 48 and 50 W. Liberty St.
Furniture and undertakers

Lawrence & Son -- N. Bever St.
General blacksmiths

Wooster Book Bindery
D. E. Robinson, Proprietor

Wooster Granite and Marble Works -- E. South St.
J. C. France, Proprietor

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A. A. Barnard -- Corner of S. Market and South Sts.
Meat market

Cold Wave Dry Air Refrigerator & Cold Storage Room Company
Sweet hard wood lined and charcoal filled walls.
N. L. Baumgardner, patentee and manager

Wenger & Norwood -- 23 W. Liberty St.
Grocers, bakers and confectioners

W. Young & Son -- Larwill and S. Bever Sts.
Manufacturers of mineral waters, etc.

Page 10

A. H. Hunt, M.D.
Office, S.E. side public square
Residence, 142 N. Buckeye St.

A. Shibley -- S.E. side public square
Jeweler and optician

Dr. C. H. Hesler -- Corner of E. Liberty St. and public square
Dental parlors

D. Stoner & Co. -- South side of square
Queensware, crockery and glassware

E. Faber -- 18 W. Liberty St.
Restaurant and saloon

Elliott & Wacker -- 85 E. Liberty St.
Dealers in coal and coke, office

H. B. Swartz -- Downing Block
Attorney at Law, office

J. L. Saal -- W. Liberty St.
Meat market

M. S. Stuller -- North St.
Harness and saddlery

Nation House -- Corner of Grant and Liberty Sts.
Mrs. Margaret Schwartz, Proprietor

O. M. Albright -- S.E. corner of Market and E. South Sts.
Groceries and provisions, queensware, glassware, etc.

Teeple's Galleries
Wooster, Ashland and Massillon

W. H. H. Sichley -- Memorial Block, next door to Postoffice
Gentlemen's clothier and furnisher

Whitmore & Simon
Merchant tailors

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A. E. Atkins -- 37 E. Liberty St.
"Candy Kitchen"

A. P. Babb -- E. Liberty St.
Groceries and provisions

E. Rotthaus -- 21 W. Liberty St.
Grocery, bakery and saloon

F. C. Peckinpaugh
News dealer and stationer

L. D. Forker
General repair shops

Livery, Feed & Sale Stable -- N. Buckeye St.
Jerome T. Baird, Proprietor

M. L. Spooner -- 39 S. Market St.
Examiner of titles, and dealer in real estate, office

Samuel Moses -- N. Bever St.
Wagon and carriage shops

Wm. Annat -- 3 E. Liberty St.
Dry goods and notions

Orrville

Orrville History

Page 11

Orrville Planing Mill Co

Page 12

A. J. Blackstone -- N. Main St.
Clothier and furnisher

Drs. Moncrief & Orr
Resident physicians and surgeons

F. Dysle & Bro.
Tanners and curriers

H. Blankenhorn
Druggist and stationer

Isaac Pontius
Steam and domestic coal

J. B. Heffelman -- N. Main St.
Stoves & tinware

J. F. Seas -- N. Main St.
General hardware

J. R. Beals -- W. Market St.
Ground floor gallery

Mansion House
A. Sponhour, Proprietor

New Commercial House -- At crossing of the P. Ft. W. & C., C. A. & C., P. & W., and W. & L. E. Railroads
J. F. Reeves, Proprietor

Thos. Overton
Drain tile works

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Sketch of Girl by Jules Lefebure

Page 14

C. D. Swan -- S.W. corner of Market and Main Sts.
Druggist and pharmacist

D. J. Leickheim -- N. Main St.
Groceries, queensware, etc.

Dunlap's Book Store -- W. Market St.
G. T. Dunlap, Proprietor

Gerber & Beidler
Furniture and undertaking

H. Shriber & Sons
Cash grocery and provision house

Hurd House

Jacob Bair
Meat market

Kroft Bros. -- W. Market St.
Tonsorial artists

Miss Julia Boigegrain
Laundry

M. Whitmyer
Restaurant and saloon

Philip Simon
Barber and hair dresser

Shisler & Seas
Agricultural implements, farm seeds, etc.

S. P. Grill, M.D.
Resident physician and surgeon

Doylestown

Doylestown History

Page 15

Albert Galehouse
Clothing and furnishing house

Chas. McCormish
Druggist and pharmacist

Dague Bros & Co
General merchandise

Dannemiller Bros. & Co.
Hardware, stoves, miners' supplies, agricultural implements, etc.

Jackson House
George Jackson, Proprietor

Seiberling, Miller & Co.
Doylestown and Akron, Ohio
Manufacturer of the renowned Excelsior and Empire Harvesting Machinery, general office & factory

Page 16

A. H. Pursell l& Son -- Dannemiller's New Block
Dental parlors

Allen Haring
Mayor, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public

B. L. Williams
Photographic and art gallery

C. Youngker
Dry goods and groceries

D. C. Smith & Son
Fashionable merchant tailor

Geo. A. Jenior
General blacksmith, carriage and wagon works

H. F. Snyder & Co. -- South Room I.O.O.F. Block
Boots, shoes and rubber goods

High & Ganter
Harness and saddlery

J. B. Meech -- Shondel Block
Attorney at Law, office

J. C. Hochstetler
Drugs and medicines, books and stationery, groceries and provisions

J. H. Harkins
Fine groceries

Mrs. H. Gates
Millernery, ladies' furnishing goods, notions, etc.

South View House
M. W. Houshalter

W. A. Huffman & Co.
Hardware, stoves, agricultural implements, etc.

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Albin Oppel -- Shop in Jackson Hotel
Barber and hair dresser

A. M. Bachman
The photographer

B. F. Putt, M.D. -- Dannemiller Block
Resident physician and surgeon, office

C. E. Carter
Jeweler

Dr. A. S. Stepfield
Homeopathic physician and surgeon

E. R. Spencer, M.D. -- First door west of I.O.O.F. block
Resident physician and surgeon, office

Fred Schneider
Boot and shoe maker

George Mealy & Son
Furniture and undertaking

Harmon Ash
Manufacturer of boots and shoes

J. Deible
Restaurant

Joseph Steinmetz
Barber and hair dresser

M. Hartman
Bakery and confectionery

Misses Smyser & Hoffman
Fashionable millinery goods, trimmings, etc.

T. G. Boak
Meat market

W. W. Baysinger
Meat market

Shreve

Shreve History

Page 18

B. T. Mohn
Manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, etc.

E. E. Bertolett & Co.
Druggists and chemists

H. J. Collier
Dealer in watches, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments, sewing machines

H. Wachtel
Dry goods, carpets, clothing, hats, caps, notions, etc.

J. D. Ebright
Boots, shoes and rubbers

J. H. Geesaman
Dealer in groceries, bakery, glass and queensware

J. Williams
Notary Public, collector and insurance agent

Porter & Geisinger
Bakery and grocery

S. G. Metcalf
Dealer in wall paper, school books and supplies, etc.

W. W. Wise
Real estate and insurance agent

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A. & G. Carl
Dealers in hardware and agricultural implements

A. H. Macky
Glass and queensware

A. Tidball
Furniture and undertaknig

Central Hotel
Joseph Cammarn, Proprietor

C. V. Vanniman
Dealer in harness, saddles, trunks, valises, etc.

E. G. Oldroyd
Watchmaker and jeweler

Grosjean & Rogers
Dealers in stoves and tin, copper and sheet iron ware, roofing & spouting

L. R. McMarrell
Livery and feed stable

Shreve Roller Mill
J. B. Keys, Proprietor

W. H. Musser
Boots and shoes

West Salem

West Salem History

Page 20

C. D. Trowbridge -- N. Main St.
The grocer

E. L. Peters
Boots, shoes and rubbers

Enoch Morr
Farm implements

E. V. Cobb, M.D.
Resident physician and surgeon
Office days: Saturday and Monday

Frank Bowman
Hardware, stoves, tinware and general roofer

G. A. Carlin, M.D. -- Bank Block
Druggist and pharmacist

J. A. Wells
Groceries, confectioneries and bakeries

Mallory Bros.
Stoves and tinware, slate, tin and metal roofers

M. P. Morr
Barber and hair dresser

O. F. Morr
Furniture and undertaking

R. H. Herwick
Meat market

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Drushal & Byers -- Corner of Main and Buckeye Sts.
Hardware, stoves, agricultural implements, etc.

Frank D. Blackburn
The photographer

H. F. Duval
Meat market

H. W. Morr
Dressed and undressed lumber, etc.

J. C. Clark
Dry goods, notions and carpets

J. L. Gable
Drugs and pharmacy

John Fletcher, Jr.
Harness Bazar

J. W. Kiplinger & Co.
Druggists and pharmacists

L. Schloss -- Corner of Main and Buckeye Sts.
Merchant tailor, clothier and furnisher

McVicker House
H. McVicker, Proprietor

Mrs. K. L. Swope
Millinery

Peter Hantz
Livery, feed and sale stables

T. B. Keeler
Attorney at Law

Thomas Henderson
Blacksmith

W. A. Sharick
Jewelry, etc.

Page 22

B. Myers
Groceries

George W. Stephens
General blacksmith

J. H. Rice
Livery, feed and sale stable

John A. Guderjahn
Manufacturer of and general repairing of boots, shoes and harness

Mrs. Annie Best
Fashionable milliner

M. S. Reed & Co.
Manufacturer of the Boss Antirattler

Simon, Shilhart & Co.
Manufacturers of household furniture

West Salem Mills
Greely & Co., Proprietors

Burbank

Burbank History

Page 22

F. E. Snyder
Flour mill

R. J. Cockrell
Dealer in grain, wool, seeds and general warehouse business

Wherry & Baker
Dealer in grain, wool, seeds, and general warehouse business

Page 23

C. W. Weiser
Blacksmithing, horse shoeing, etc.

E. A. Palmer
Groceries, hardware and agricultural implements

E. E. Holloway
Dentist

F. W. Neumyer
Shoe maker and barber

G. W. Holloway
Boots, shoes and rubbers, custom and repair work

H. A. Overs
Manufacturer of tinware, spouting, roofing and general job work

Hower Bros.
General merchandise

James Dorland
Harness maker

J. R. Ogden & Son
General blacksmithing

Miller House
J. Miller, Proprietor

Mrs. M. A. Steele
Millinery and fancy goods

Over & Addleman
Hardware, farming implements, etc.

Page 24

Burbank House
J. W. Kline, Proprietor

Double & Garver
Furniture and undertaking

George Spangler
Druggist

Holloway & Lewis
Dry goods, groceries, glassware, queensware, clothing, notions, etc.

Ish & Steele
Meat market

Jacob Painter
Manufacturer of wagons, buggies and repair work

Smithville

Smithville History

Page 25

Adam Brand
Flour mill

E. A. Kremer
Dentist

Gilbert Bros.
Manufacturers of carriages and wagons, dealers in hardwood lumber

Horace M. Blattenberg
Harness maker and carriage trimmer

M. H. Gilbert
General blacksmithing

Miller & Brenneman
Planing mill

M. S. & J. e. Zimmerman
Furniture and undertaking

P. S. Greenamyer, M.D.
Physician and surgeon

Thomas & Hunsberger
Dry goods, groceries, notions, wall paper, school supplies, etc.

Page 26

A. Breneman
Dealer in hardware, stoves, tin ware, oil, paints, roofing and spouting

A. C. Baum
Smithville elevator

Charles A. McFarland
Restaurant and hotel

E. W. Redding
Books, stationery, tobacco, cigars and notions

Fisher Coulter
Saloon

George O. Webner
Livery stable and hack line and dealer in coal

H. E. Baker
Barber and hair dresser

Isaac Deahuff
Dealer in boots, shoes and rubbers
Manufacturer of fine custom work

J. B. Sheller
Meat market

John Willaman's Son
Drugs and groceries

Mrs. C. E. Crawford
Milliner and dress maker

S. W. Shoemaker
General blacksmithing and horse shoeing

Tremont House
William Coulter, Proprietor

William Tepley
Blacksmith and wagon maker

Y. S. Baker
Dealer in boots, shoes and rubbers
Manufacturer of fine custom made work

Apple Creek

Applecreek History

Page 27

A. D. Schultz
Manufacturer of carriages & wagons

C. R. Dickey & Co.
Planing and saw mill

E. H. McEwen
Drugs and medicines

F. Nussbaum
Dealer in general hardware, agricultural implements, paints, ,oils, varnishes, pumps, etc.

George H. Keppel
Dealer in grain, seeds, etc.

G. W. Blandford
Groceries and provisions

Isaiah Fisher
Saloon, billiards and restaurant

John Stair
Manufacturer and dealer in saddles, bridles, etc.

J. K. King
Physician and surgeon

Levi Reiter
General merchandise

M. Cotterman
Boots and shoes

Mrs. E. J. King
Millinery and fancy goods

S. H. Villard
Saloon and restaurant

Creston

Creston History

Page 28

A. C. Knestrick, M.D.
Resident physician and surgeon

A. W. Harris
Dealer in lumber, lath, shingles, builders' and farm supplies

The Creston Milling and Produce Co.
Manufacturer of roller process flour

Frank Houghton
Attorney at Law

George Taubert
Groceries and provisions, queensware, glassware, etc.

Homer Hyde
Boots, shoes, and rubbers

J. H. Collins
Dealer in choice wines and liquors, lager beer, ale, tobaccos and cigars

J. M. Taggart
Dealer in wines, liquors, beer, ale, cigars, etc.

Miller Bros.
Hardware, stoves and general roofers

Smith Bros.
Druggists and pharmacists

Wideman & Steele
Livery and feed stable

W. P. Stebbins & Son
Bankers

Page 29

High & Bell
Creston and Seville
Hardware

John W. Hoffman
Harness and saddlery

J. P. Heckman
Creston and Smithville
Boots, shoes and rubbers

J. W. Stratton
Jeweler

L. M. Gibson
Barber

Olin L. Kean, M.D.
Physician and surgeon

R. E. Kerr
Furniture and funeral director

Wallace M. Smith
Proprietors custom bakery, ticket agent for steamship lines

Warden Wheeler
Notary Public

W. F. Lance
Home and table supply house

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg History

Page 29

J. B. McCormick
Apiarian supplies

Lewis Bros.
Groceries, bakers and confectioners

Page 30

A. J. Peterman
Contractor and builder, saw and planing mills and lumber yard

J. Boyer Lytle
Druggist and pharmacist

J. G. Albertson
Groceries, provisions, queensware, etc.

Page 31

James E. Grosjean
Patentee and manufacturer of patent funeral annunciator

J. Stadden
Livery, feed and sale stables

Dalton

Dalton History

Page 31

August Jabas
Furniture and undertaking, W. & L. E. R. R.

Central House
R. K. Cole, Proprietor

E. A. Freet
Clothing, hats, caps and furnishing goods

H. R. Weimer
Stoves and tinware

J. G. Dague & Co.
Dry goods, millinery, notions, groceries, etc.

J. R. Sturgis
Druggist, chemist and apothecary

L. C. Davidson
Boots, shoes and rubbers

Sterling

Sterling History

Page 32

Amstutz & Co.
Pleasant Valley Mills

C. A. Lee
Jeweler and optician

C. F. Wright
General blacksmithing

D. C. Steiner
Dealer in boots, shoes, hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods

Frank Saunear
Saloon

P. E. Johnson
Harness manufacturer

Peter Rouch
Saloon and billiards

P. R. NYE
Livery stable

Sterling Wrench Co.

Valley House
S. E. Dustman, Proprietor

William Shrig
Boot and shoe maker

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