Great Flood Impacts Wooster and Surrounding Areas
The Great Flood disrupted Wooster from Saturday to Tuesday with stalled trains and blocked rails. Across the region, bridges washed away and towns like Massillon and Fredericksburg faced damage, while notable figures including General Sheridan were delayed in Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killbuck Valley
Moses Shaffer
Prairie Lane
Chaftea
P. F. Wl
Louisville
Canton
Lakeville
Loudonville
Perryville
Lucas
Con. Phil. Sheridan
Washington City
Wooster
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsyvaia
Cleveland, Akron
Saltcreek
Fredericksburg
Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley
Wheeling Ry
Strawsburg
Nyp. & O. Ky
Mansfield
Ravenna
Resolutions on the Death of a Student
A Wooster Sunday School memorial records resolutions honoring a deceased student. The church notes sorrow, offers sympathy to the parents, requests publication in city papers, and directs recording in the memorial book. Signed by H A Miteer, Ella Mark, and C D Gregovier on January 28, 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
Wooster
H. A. Miteer
Ella Mark
C. D. Gregovier
M.rs
J. W. Keller
Iusband
H. A. Milner
Evin Mark
C. D. Greenlee
Applecreek
Ming Beazel
Saulsbury
Cleveland
Nnshim
Scho
Truesdale
Taylor
Wittenberger
Shringfield
Iself
Johnston
Nce
Boyd
Wooster University
Colard
U. P. ‘Church
Church and school tributes and local notices
A lengthy 1883 Wooster area page memorializes Mrs. J W Keller with resolutions. includes obit-like notes on Wooster University students, local church revivals, and a broad roster of community notices featuring real estate, person updates, school events, theater ads, and town news.
Room to Let in Downing Block
Business room now occupied by George Schlagle in the Downing Block is for rent. Occupation available April 1 1883. Apply to W T 4 Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schlagle
Downing
W. T
Power Engine and Saw Mill for Sale Cheap
A 20 horse power engine and saw mill offered for sale at a bargain. The notice mentions six months of sawing experience and an entry noting a thoroughbred Durham ball. W. H. H. Srontry is listed in the terse ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Srontry
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Russell
Shreve
Council
W. A. Underwood
Ed Deisem
Doylestown
Hayesville
T. E. Peckinpough
Kent, O
Ashland
W. A. France
Wooster Brush Works
Wapakoneta
Mary E. Wallace
Loudonville Democrat
Daletown Journal
Emil Podlich
Fiff Ward
Cincinnati
Holmes County
Dts Sa
New Orleans
A. H. Pursell
Wayne County
A. W. Blackburn
Blackburn
Philadelphia News
Ladies’ City Benevolent Society
Frank Snyder
West Liberty Street
Patrick McGowan
Grant Street,land Company
la Bolus
Mr. J Mas Younl
John A. Lawrence
Ayer
Kate Crawford
First Ward
Creston
Jr. “Nord
I. N. Huntsberger
B. F. Hoover
C. E. Slutz
J. A. ‘Yost
Maggie Carnes
A. I. Winter
Friends of Education
Monflay
Judge Parsons
David Mitchel
Daniel Cotterman
Wesley Rickel
Thomas Reed
John R.mooréd
Ohn Shellhart
Wm. H. H. Sibley
Samuel Richard
Jno. Beam
David Morrell
Marti Funck
Jos. Taggart
Anthony Leies
M. W.pinkerton
Havin
D. J. Slemmouister
Isaac Jameson
A. Ti. Wilson Baysinger
Tuesay
General Assembly
Sta of
Wée
Opera House
Chicago
Hillbuck
Meadinet Be
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne Pases
C. A
Linjen
EL. Gray
J. C. Plumer
J. B. Taylor McClarran
Nold
D. C. Curry
C. W. Katikep
D.metz
Wiles
Caskey
D. W. Tayel J. Frick
J. N. Clark
C. M. Yocum
Nick
IV. Palmer
J. Zimmerman
Aly
Philadelphia
Collins & McDilki
U. P
D. W. Collins
Ddups
Qeauaiold, O
Ord
Joan
Conrad
Pierceton
Ind
Rees Edwards
Mt. Vernon
Irish
Judge Welker
Trinity M. E
Bethel
Kauke Chapel
Trinity M
David Stener
Agt
W. D. Wison
Ottawa
Inl
Ver. Bigelow
Laubach & Donnley
Uncle Tom
Anthony & Ellis
Gahin Company
Quinby
Keiling
Daniel Long
Simon Alleman
Jonathan Eee
Eli Snell
Wilt
Lodi
Perry Wright
Miss Bishop
Medina
John Fike, Jr
Canaan
Eli Smith
Frank Sell
F. N. Hasking
Reformed Parsonage
Knestrech
Isaac Bechtel
John Notestine
van Doorn
Columbus
Wayne County Hreratp
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