Carl Martin Limb
1865 ▸ Born 9 October in Wooster, Wayne Co, OH.
1931 ▸ Retired from a nearly 50-year career as an engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad.
1955 ▸ Died 13 March in Wooster, Wayne Co, OH.
Carl was the oldest of five boys and 2 girls born to Martin and Margaret Limb. He was a Railroad Engineer, a member of Zion Lutheran Church and never married.
He was active in fraternal organizations as a member of the Improved Order of Red Men (I.O.R.M.), the International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Patriarchs Militant, the Knights Templar, and Wooster Ebenezer Lodge No. 33 F.& A.M.
Carl lived with his sisters, Florence and Hattie, at the East Liberty street home residence until 1925, when they moved to Nold avenue. The were members of Zion Lutheran Church.
1890
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 July, 1890
pg 3
Red Men Officers.
At the regular meeting of Uncas Tribe, No. 57, I.O.R.M. Wednesday evening of last week Deputy Great Sachem John Van Nostran installed the following officers for the ensuing term:
Sachem—A.B. Peckinpaugh
Sr. Sagamore—W.F. Ebert
Jr. Sagamore—Chas. Zimmerman
Prophet—Wm. Limb
Chief of Records—H.N. Clemens
K. of F.—Jacob Kratz
K. of W.—Phil U. Rice
1st Sanap—E.K. Geiselman
2d Sanap—H.H. Walthour
Warriors—Della Snook, Guy E. Teeple, A.W. McConnell, T.N. Shover
Braves—Karl Limb, John Martin, Ross W. Funck, Geo. Kreiger
Powows—S.K. Helterbrandt, Philip Markley.
Uncas tribe is having a boom just now and is rapidly increasing its membership.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 July, 1890
pg 3
Red Men Officers.
At the regular meeting of Uncas Tribe, No. 57, I.O.R.M. Wednesday evening of last week Deputy Great Sachem John Van Nostran installed the following officers for the ensuing term:
Sachem—A.B. Peckinpaugh
Sr. Sagamore—W.F. Ebert
Jr. Sagamore—Chas. Zimmerman
Prophet—Wm. Limb
Chief of Records—H.N. Clemens
K. of F.—Jacob Kratz
K. of W.—Phil U. Rice
1st Sanap—E.K. Geiselman
2d Sanap—H.H. Walthour
Warriors—Della Snook, Guy E. Teeple, A.W. McConnell, T.N. Shover
Braves—Karl Limb, John Martin, Ross W. Funck, Geo. Kreiger
Powows—S.K. Helterbrandt, Philip Markley.
Uncas tribe is having a boom just now and is rapidly increasing its membership.
Jacksonion
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 10 July, 1890
pg 3
Installation of Officers
The following gentlemen were duly installed into office in Uncas Tribe, Red Men at a meeting held last Wednesday evening:
Sachem—A.B. Peckinpaugh
Sr. Sagamore—W.F. Ebert
Jr. Sagamore—Chas. Zimmerman
Prophet—Wm. Limb
Chief of Records—H.N. Clemens
K. of F.—Jacob Kratz
K. of W.—Phil U. Rice
1st Sanap—E.K. Geiselman
2d Sanap—H.H. Walthour
Warriors—Della Snook, Guy E. Teeple, A.W. McConnell, T.N. Shover
Braves—Karl Limb, John Martin, Ross W. Funck, Geo. Kreiger
Powows—S.K. Helterbrandt, Philip Markley.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 6 September, 1890
pg 3
Patriarchs Militant
Canton Wright of This City to Be Instituted Next Tuesday.
The mustering in of Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant next Tuesday, Sept. 9th, promises to be an interesting event in the history of Wooster Odd Fellowship. Brigadier James D. Bell, of Mansfield, Department Commander of Ohio, will be here and act as installing officer.
The exercises attendant upon the instituting of the Canton will be held in the Temple on South Market street, beginning at 3 p.m. The following officers have been selected.
Captain—Forbes Alcock.
Lieutenant—John M. Russell.
Ensign—S.K. Hilterbrant.
Treasurer—Joseph H. Wilhelm.
Accountant—James M. Quinby.
Standard-Bearer—Adam Eyman.
A banquet will be held in the new armory in the evening. Toasts will be responded to by Gen. Bell, P.G. Anthony Wright, and others. The banquet will be served by Frank Bennett, of the Archer House.
The Nashville Band will furnish the music for the occasion.
The new Canton will start out with a membership of thirty, as follows:
W.H. Bumgardner
C.C. Adams
John Figert
Edward Siegenthaler
Chas. Zimmerman
M.L. Werner
Carl M. Limb
R.T. Bechtel
Wm. Horn
Charles M. Taylor
Guy E. Treple
R.L. Mead
Wm. Limb
Joe. H. Kester
Edward Gray
E.K. Geiselman
W. McConnel
Jesse Werner
James Hamilton
Geo. Palmer
Charles Horn
W.C. Myers
John B. Rockey
John Johnson
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 10 September, 1890
pg 3
I.O.O.F.
Canton Wright, Patriarchs Militant
Initiated in Wooster Yesterday With Grand Exercises
Yesterday was eventful in the annals of Oddfellowship in Wooster, being the date of mustering in the Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant of this city, an organization heretofore not existing here.
A Canton is the Military, of Uniform Rank, of Oddfellowship, all members of which must have been advanced to the highest Degree in the Order and Encampment, that of Royal Purple Degree, before eligible to enter the Canton. Lodges of the I.O.O.F. must be in a highly prosperous condition, with an enterprising membership, before a Canton is organised; hence while there are about 900 Lodges in Ohio there are only 77 Cantons. Wooster Lodge is therefore taking a foremost rank and is complimented for its progressive energy.
The Wooster organization is named “Wright Canton,” in honor of our fellow citizen Anthony Wright, Past Chief Patriarch and Grand Treasurer of the Ohio Grand Encampment. The members thus far are thirty in number, and are already well skilled in military drill, as follows.
Officers And Members
Captain—Forbes Alcock.
Lieutenant—John M. Russell.
Ensign—Samuel K. Hildebrant.
Treasurer—Joseph H. Wilheim.
Clerk—James M. Quinby.
W.H. Baumgardner.
Joseph Kester.
John Figert.
R.L. Mead.
W.C. Myers.
C.M. Taylor.
E.J. Gray.
Charles Horn.
Jos. Warner.
Wm. Horn.
R.K. Geiseiman.
John Rockey.
Guy E. Temple.
Wm. Limb.
John Johnson.
A.W. McConnell.
Ed F. Siegenthaler.
J.A. Hamilton.
Adam Byman.
M.L. Warner.
R.T. Bechtel.
Carl Limb.
Geo. Palmer.
Charles Zimmerman.
C.C. Adams.
The institution of the Canton yesterday was a notable affair, creating general interest. members of the Order from a number of towns and cities were present, while the Cantons of Akron and Ashland were here in full ranks, all sharing the liberal hospitality of the resident brethren, all the Wooster Odd Fellows considering themselves hosts on the occasion, lending aid to the Chevaliers of the Wright Canton to receive and take care of the visitors.
The Akron Canton came on a special train at 2 o’clock and are received and welcomed by Wright Canton. Procession was formed and a grand parade of the principal streets was made, the Chevaliers making a fine appearance in their handsome military uniforms and by their martial bearing. The column marched in the following order.
Great Western Band, of Akron
Akron Canton.
Nashville Cornet Band.
Ashland canton.
Canton Wright, of Wooster.
The march ended at the Odd Fellows Temple on South Market street. Later all the Order assembled there, when Canton Wright with due form and impressive ceremony was instituted by Maj. Gen. J.D. Bell, Department Commander, of Mansfield, assisted by officers of the visiting Cantons.
In the evening a grand banquet, given by Canton Wright and the Wooster Odd Fellows generally, was held at the Armory, served by the proprietors of the Archer House. The festivities there, dining, music, toasts and responses were in progress when we went to press.
1900
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 24 January, 1900
Wooster, Ohio
pg 3
Enlargement of business required the P Ft W & C Ry Co [Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway] last week to put on a new local freight train on this division, of which Gannon of Massillon is conductor, and Carl Limb, of Wooster is engineer, who have headquarters in Wooster. This train runs to the Millbrook coal shuts every morning, returns here at noon does the shifting and in the afternoon runs to Alliance and returns with a train. The old train, of which William Sorg is conductor and C.E. Routson is engineer, is used at the Massillon and Minglewood Coal mines at North Lawrence.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 8 August, 1900
Wooster, Ohio
pg 3
Here and There.
The engine drawing the fast train due here at 4:55 a.m., was disabled when it reached Wooster this morning. The engine on the Massillon-Wooster coal train in charge of Karl Limb was attached to the train, and made a record-breaking run to Crestline, getting there on time.
1902
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 19 November, 1902
Wooster, Ohio
pg 1
Masonic Officers Elected.
At a meeting of Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, F and A.M, held Wednesday evening, Nov. 12, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.
W M—I.N. Kinney
S W—Q.M Gravatt
J W—John Russell
Treas—L.P. Ohliger
Secy—W.L. Firestone
S D—C.M. Limb
J D—F.H. Zimmerman
Tiler—W.H. Woodland
Trustees—Three years L.P. Ohliger, Two years John Stevens, Jr., One year Geo. J. Schwartz.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 19 November, 1902
Wooster, Ohio
pg 6
Deaths.
Last Saturday afternoon was held the funeral of Mrs. Mont Ray, at the family residence on East North street. It was largely attended by relatives and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. H.W. Lowery, of First Presbyterian church. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, especially fine was the large emblem of regard from the Wooster employes of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pall bearers were C.S. Young, Carl Limb, Frank Schaaf, A.V. Munn, Charles Bechler and D.L. Goudy. The interment is Wooster cemetery.
1903
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 13 May, 1903
pg 2
Here and There.
Friday, May 8.
The fire department was called out at 9 a.m. by a blaze on the roof of the coal shed at the rear of the old Hummer residence on East Henry street. The flames were discovered by the men on the Wooster coal train. Engineer Karl Limb blew his whistle loud and long as an alarm and then with the balance of the crew Conductor Ray and Agent Wolfe left the train and helped fight the fire with a garden hose until the arrival of the department. The roof of the structure was pretty badly damaged. It is supposed that the flames were caused by a spark from a passing locomotive.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 18 November, 1903
Wooster, Ohio
pg 3
Masonic Officers Elected.
At the regular communication of Ebenezer Lodge, No. 33, F and A.M., the following officers were elected for the coming year.
I.N. Kinney, W.M.; John M. Russel, S.W.; Carl M. Limb; J.W.; L.P. Ohliger, Tres,; W.L. Firestone, Secy.; J.B. Minier, Chap.; Gus. W. Unger, S.D.; Charles Fletcher, J.D.; W.H. Woodland, Tiler; Charles W. Kisling, Jay J. Keister, Stewards; trustee three years, George J. Schwartz; S.H. Boyd, S. Ezra Neikirk, David Nice, Grievance Committee.
1904
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 May, 1904
pg 2
Elected Officers.
Interesting Meeting and Inspection Wooster Masonic Council.
Wooster Masonic Council No. 13 elected the following officers last Tuesday evening. The 1R. M. (?) George J. Schwartz, Dep. M. Charles M. Gray, P.C.W., James B. Minier, treasurer, L.P. Ohliger, recorder, W.L. Firestone, Capt. of G. John M. Russell, Con. of council, Carl M. Limb, steward, Curlington S. Young, sentinel, Wm. H. Woodland.
Grand P.C.W. Wm. A. Spill inspected council at this assembly and the customary banquet was served at the close of the work.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 22 June, 1904
Wooster, Ohio
pg 3
Knights Templar Officers.
The officers elected Tuesday evening ? Wooster Commandery No. 48, Knights Templar, for the ensuing year are as follows:
Eminent commander, David Nice; generalissimo, Rev. S. Ezra Neikirk; captain general, P.E. Sir Forbes Alcock; senior warden, Fred J. Leopold; prelate, P.E. Sir Jas. B. Minier; treasurer, P.E. Sire L.P. Ohliger; recorder, Jesse McClellan; standard bearer, Carl M. Limb; sword bearer, A.D. Selby; warden, Lester S. Lewis.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 6 July, 1904
Wooster, Ohio
pg 3
Personals.
Karl Limb, engineer on the Wooster coal train has been sent to Massillon to run an accommodation train on the Sugercreek branch of the Pennsylvania Lines. Charles Beckler has taken the place vacated by Mr. Limb.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 14 December, 1904
Wooster, Ohio
pg 1
Masonic Officers.
The Masonic order of Wooster have elected the following officers for year 1905:
Ebenezer Lodge N. 33—W.M. John M. Russell; S.W., Carl M. Limb; J.W., Charles L. Fletcher; treasurer, John Stevens,, Jr.; secretary, James B. Minier; S.D., Fred J. Leopold; J.D., Curlington S. Young; tyler, William H. Woodland; trustee three years, Samuel H. Boyd; trustee for two years, George J. Schwartz; trustee, one year, L.P. Ohliger; senior steward, Charles W. Kisling; junior steward, J.Jay Keister; auditing commitee, Samuel H. Boyd, Charles H. Wolfe, J. Jay Deister; directory committee, J.B. Minier, F.J. Leopold, C.S. Young.
Wooster Council, No. 18—T.I.M., George J. Schawartz; D.M., Charles M. Gray; P.C.W., Samuel H. Boyd; C. of G., John M. Russell; treasurer, John Stevens, Jr.; recorder, James B. Minier; C.of C., Carl M. Limb; steward, Curlington S. Young; sentinel, William H. Woodland; auditing committee, W.D. Tyler, S.H. Boyd, C.M. Gray.
1905
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 January, 1905
pg 6
Masons Elect.
The Wooster chapter No. 27, Royal Arch Masons at the annual election of officers held last week selected the following: H.P., S.E. Neikirk; King, A.D. Selby; scribe, C.M. Gray; C. of H., Geo. J. Schwartz; P.S., John M. Russell; A.A.C., C.L. Fletcher; Treas, W.D. Tyler; Sec., J.B. Minier; G.M. 3d V, Lester S. Lewis; G.M. 2d V, C.M. Limb; G.M. 1st V, C.S. Young; guard, W.H. Woodland; auditing committee, G.J. Schwartz, S.H. Boyd, W.D. Taylor.
Wayne County Democrat
Wednesday, 21 June, 1905
Wooster, Ohio
pg 1
Knights Templar Officers.
Wooster Commandery No. 48, Knights Templar on Tuesday evening elected the following officers for the year:
Eminent Commander—S. Ezra nelkirk.
Generalissimo—John M. Russell.
Captain Gen—Forbes Alcock
Sen. Warden—Fred J. Leopold
Jr. Warden—Carl M. Limb
Prelate—James B. Minier
Treasurer—W.D. Tyler
Recorder—Jesse McClellan
Standard Bearer—Lester Lewis
Warden—Charles L. Fletcher
Sentinel—Will H. Woodland
1st Guard—Curlington S. Young
2d Guard—George A. Fisher
3d Guard—George J. Schwartz
Nat. Col. Bearer—J.B. Minter.
Stewards—W.D. Foss, John Johnston, C.F. Barrett, W.G. Whitaker.
Trustees—Frank W. Miller, John Stevens, Jr., Geo. J. Schwartz.
Wooster Republican
Wednesday, 21 June, 1905
Wooster, Ohio
pg 3
New Commandery Officers.
Wooster commandery No. 48, K.T. elected and appointed on Tuesday evening the following officers for the year 1905-6:
Eminent commander, S. Ezra Neikirk; generalissimo, John M. Russell; captain general, Forbes Alcock; senior warden, Fred J. Leopold; junior warden, Carl M. Limb; prelate, James B. Minier; treasurer, W.D. Tyler; recorder, Jesse McClellan; standard bearer, Lester S. Lewis; warder, Charles L. Fletcher; sentinel, William H. Woodland; first guard, Curlington S. Young; second guard, George A. Fisher; third guard, George J. Schwartz; national color bearer, William K. McCalmon; masters of ceremony, James B. Minier; stewards, Walter D. Foss, John Johnston, Charles F. Barrett, Walter G. Whitaker; trustee, Frank W. Miller, John Stevens, Jr., George J. Schwartz.
1908
Wooster Republican
Wednesday, 22 January, 1908
Wooster, Ohio
pg 7
A Banquet By Masons.
Following Degree Work on Friday Evening.
One of the most pleasant and beautiful events in the history of all Masonry took place at the local Masonic hall Friday evening when the degree of Royal and Select Masons was conferred upon a class of 57 from Wooster, Medina and elsewhere. The council was convened at about 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and the degree work was converted by the following officers: George J. Schwartz, thrice illustrious master, John M. Russell, deputy illustrious master, Samuel H. Boyd, principal conductor of work, Levi R. Kramer, recorder, John Stevens, Jr., treasurer, Carl M. Limb, captain of the guard, Lester E. W?, conductor of council, William R. Curry, steward, George S. Limb, sentinel, assisted by companion George Bulow, of Akron council.
Received Degree.
The following gentlemen received the degrees:
Medina chapter, No. 39.—G.U. Baumgardner, Robt. O. Bowman, George Boult, George Ballasch, B.J. Borger, J.F. Borger, Arthur L. Boyden, Platt E. Beach, herman A. Clark, Clyde E Chapin, Morman B. Dawson, Walter R. Elson, Lee Elliott, Chas. D. Freeman, E.E. Feiger, M.H. Ferdman, A.A. Foskett, David A. Gates, C.L. Griesinger, Chas. W. Hard, H.J. Hale, W.H. Hobart, B. Hendrickson, Frank H. Hawley, F.S. Jones, Ed D. Lowe, J.E. Mason, C.V. Manville, Eresmus W. Moyer, Glake McDowell, N.H. McClure, B.S. Orr, B. Pelson, Lewis H. Randall, A.X. Root, Herbert S. Ross, J.W. Seymour, J.S. Speelman, Paul P. Wells, B.L. Wells.
Wooster chapter No. 27.—Forbes Alcock, R.P. Buchanan, B.G. Cope, Thomas Drew, M.O. Frazer, O.D. Kaufman, Terry J. Keehn, W.B. Miller, Jesse McClellan, J.C. Poole, J.G. Proger, W.A. Rontson, Harry C. Sweeny, Daniel Forck.
Oriental chapter No. 182.—Frank P. Buchanan, W.H. Schempf, J.W. Brinkerhoof.
An Elaborate Banquet.
Following the degree work and at about 7 o’clock the Wooster members and their guests were invited into the banquet room which was handsomely decorated and presented an appearance of unusual beauty. Cut flowers, sprays of greens, smilax and the pink flowers of the order predominated while cigars were arranged to represent the broken triangle.
The menu was as follows:
Menu
Grape Fruit Cocktail
Olives Pickles Salted Almonds Celery
Sweetbread Patties with Mushrooms
Baked Corn
Escalloped Oysters
Creamed Slaw
Cold Sliced Turkey
Bread and Butter Sandwiches
Cranberry Marmalade
Crem of Wild Roses
Assorted Cakes
Cafe Noir
Roquefort Cheese
Water Thin Crackers
Cigars
Heard Fine Toasts
Following the banquet there was a season of very fine toasts. George J. Schwartz, Thr III master officiated as toastmaster in a very fine manner and some unusually good toasts were given, one by Rev. Paul M. Hickok of Delaware being especially fine. Toasts by Comps John F. Lane, P M III G M, Conneaut; Comps William A. Spill, P M III G M, Cleveland; Comps George Billow, Akron; Comps Paul R. Hickock, Delaware; Comps B.F. Rhoades, Ashland; Comps N.B. McClure—9the class), Medina; George Boult, Medina; Lee Elliott, Sevilla; Frank Marquis, the I.O.M., Mansfield.
Committees in Charge.
The success of the affair was due to the good work of the committees in charge as follows:
Reception, Walter D. Foss, chairman; L.E. Wolfe, W.R. Curry, W.F. Pate, John W. Ames, A.W. Fullerton, banquet, W.G. Whitaker, John Johnson and about a dozen companions.
Music was furnished by the Wooster Junior orchestra under the direction of Chas. E. Fenelon. Appropriate music was furnished throughout the degree work and during the banquet and the orchestra was very hugely complimented by the visiting companions.
The banquet was admirably prepared and managed throughout and the whole occasion was one that made local Masons very justly proud of their order.
Among the prominent Masons here were J.T. Ainsworth, P. T. I. M., Cleveland concert; Joseph Weaver, P. T. I. M., Canton council; Frank Marquis, P. T. I. M., Mansfield; E.G. Robinson, C. of C. Mandfield; Wm. E. Waugh, P. T. I. M., Akron.
1909
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 8 December, 1909
pg 1
New Officers.
On Thursday evening Wooster Chapter, No. 27, R.A.M., held regular convocation. This was the annual election of officers and the following officers were elected.
H.P., John Russell
K., Carl M. Limb.
S., James C. Poole.
C. of H., George J. Schwartz.
P.S., Wm. Pate.
R.A.C., Prof. Whitmore.
Treasurer, S.H. Boyd.
Secretary, J.B. Minier
G.M. of 3d V., H.C. Sweeney.
G.M. of Td V., Mr. Moody
G.M. of 1st V., W.B.Bryson
G., George S. Limb
1910
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 December, 1910
pg 3
At the annual convocation of Wooster Chapter No. 27, Royal Arch Masons, held Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year;
Carl M. Limb, H. P.
John W. Ames, K
Lester E. Wolfe, S
Geo. J. Schwartz, C. of H
John Whitmore, P. S.
Clyde L. Moody, R. A. C.
Samuel H. Boyd, Treas.
James B. Minier, Secy.
Willis B. Bryson, G M. 3d. V
Oscar D. Kauffman, G M 1st V
Lloyd D. Sanborn, G. M 1st V
George S. Limb, G
A special meeting will be held on Monday evening, Dec. 5, at 7 o’clock for installation.
1912
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 20 March, 1912
pg 3
Carl Limb went to Cleveland on Thursday to attend Masonic doings in session there this week. W.R. Barnham, and Ed Droz have been spending the week there attending the same event.
1913
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 28 January, 1913
pg 3
Personal Items.
Carl and George Limb were in Elyria Sunday where they spent the day with relatives.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 18 April, 1913
pg 5
The Week’s Doings.
An order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, was initiated in Wooster Monday afternoon, to be known as Damascas Shrine.
John Cheshire, supreme watchman of the shepherds, of Chicago, was the organizer and members of the Bethany Shrine, of Akron, exemplified the beautiful ritualistic work in a most impressive manner.
A three course dinner was served at the noon hour and a lunch at the close of the work in the afternoon.
There are fifty charter members of Orrville, Medina, Creston and Wooster.
The following officers were elected and installed into their respective stations.
W.H.P., Henrietta Kapphahn
W. of the S., Joan H.B. Danford
W.P. Julia A. Russell
W.S., Sarah Yinkey
W.T., Florence Limb
W.C., Martha E. Kramer
W.S., Wilhelmina Z. Haffner
W.G., Bella Osborne
W.H., Jessie Horn
First W.M., Carl Limb
Second W.M., Rollie Sponseller
Third W.M., Albert H. Kapplahan
First H.M., Rae Allen
Second H.M., Hattie Limb
Third H.M., Minnie Eagon
King, John Russell
Queen, Zadie Hodwell
Organist, Maud Barnard
Worthy Guardian, Nellie Gravatt
Worthy Guard, L.R. Kramer
The kindliest feeling of good fellowship and jollity prevailed and the supreme officers predicted a most prosperous and successful Shrine.
The supreme officers present were:
John Cheshire, of Chicago; Jennie Sheldon, Cleveland; Elva Bender, Akron; Maud Rybold, Akron; Carl Reid, Akron; Emma Browso, Akron; Emma Ballard, Akron.
1920
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 15 March, 1920
pg 2
Personals
Carl Limb, who has been off duty for over a week on account of illness, is improving and able to be out and about.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 June, 1920
pg 6
Commandery Officers
The election of officers of Wooster Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar at the Masonic Temple Wednesday evening resulted as follows: Eminent commander, Louis Rhodes; Generalissimo, Albert H. Kapphahn; Captain General, John Russell; Senior Warden, J.W. Hooke; Junior Warden, W.W. Weaver; Standard Bearer, G.E.C. Brown; Warder, Earl Nixon; Trustee for Three Years, Carl Limb.
1921
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 11 January, 1921
pg 2
Wooster Shriners Club Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting and election of officers of the Wooster Shriners club in progress Monday evening in the banquet at the Masonic Temple at which time the following officers for the year were elected. G.A. Hudson was succeeded by Karl Saltsman as president, George Gerstenschlager was succeeded by Carl Limb as vice president, C.P. Blough was re-selected as treasurer and Louis Snavely re-elected as secretary of the organization. A set of by-laws was adopted as part of the business session and various annual reports were heard. The social time consisted of the serving of a lunch. An extra large aluminum emblem was an appreciative gift presented at this time by the Buckeye Aluminum company to the members. The emblem is engraved “Wooster Shrine Club.”
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 15 January, 1921
pg 5
Society
Damascus Shrine Installation
Damascus Shrine No. 11 Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, held installation of officers Friday evening at Memorial Hall. The following officers were installed:
Worthy High Priestess, Martha Kramer.
Watchman of the Shepherd, Albert Kapphahn.
Noble Prophetess, Emma McMannus.
Worthy Scribe, Henrietta Kapphahn.
Worthy Shepherdess, Hattie Limb.
Worthy Guide, Emma Miller.
Worthy Chaplain, Julia Russell.
Worthy Herald, Florence Mann.
King, John Russell.
Queen, Dora Ellis.
First Hand Maiden, Lizzie Miller.
Second Hand Maiden, Florence White.
Third Hand Maiden, Ada Bell.
First Wise Man, Carl Limb.
Second Wise Man, James McMannus.
Third Wise Man, Harry Miller.
Worthy Organist, Maude Barnard.
Worthy Guardian, Caroline Easterday.
Worthy Guide, Thomas Morrow.
The officers were installed by the following offers of the order:
Maude Barnard, Supreme Worthy High Priestess; Lizzie Miller, Supreme Worthy Chaplain; Florence Mann, Supreme Worthy Herald. The regular meeting was preceded by an oyster supper. There was a good number present and after the meeting the installation followed. Mrs. Russell in behalf of the Shrine presented Mrs. Barnard with a beautiful cut glass compote, the gift of the Shrine. Mrs. Charles Waite of Orrville was an out of town guest.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 20 December, 1921
pg 1
Council Ends Work For Year
Thanks “Uncle George” Schwartz For Museum Effort — Pay Employees Early.
Last night’s meeting of Wooster city council — the last meeting of the year — breathed the spirit of Christmas cheer.
Council, following a time-honored custom, passed a resolution directing City Auditor V.M. Skelly to pay all city officers and employees their December salaries “on or before December 24th, in the spirit of the season.” The resolution becomes effective immediately and on Saturday the city auditor will hand out the pay for December to all persons on the city payrolls although one week of that pay still remains unearned.
Council also extended its appreciation to City Engineer C.E. Rice for his “faithful and regular” attendance at council meetings. Councilman J.E. Weiser making the motion and declaring that council wanted to thank him for the help he had given the body. Mr. Rice’s duties, the councilman pointed out, did not require his attendance at council meetings.
Another matter passed upon which had a Christmassy atmosphere was brought about through Councilman W.A. Kerr. Mr. Kerr stated that in George J. Schwartz, chief booster for the Wooster museum, Wooster had a citizen who had done more for the community in a way, than perhaps any other man in the state. Mr. Kerr declared that Mr. Schwartz’s work was deserving of public recognition, and he made a motion that city council, on behalf of the people of the city, thank Mr. Schwartz, publicly and officially, for the work he has done. The motion passed by unanimous vote and Auditor Skelly was instructed to communicate council’s action to Mr. Schwartz by letter.
Mr. Kerr stated that he regretted that council could not make an appropriation of money to further the museum work. He pointed out that this money could be used most advantageously, but that no appropriation could replace the “labor of love for this and future generations” that Mr. Schwartz has performed for the community.
Bond of Mayor-elect
Gets Council’s O.K.
One of the first matters brought up at the meeting was the bond of Mayor-elect M.R. Limb. The bond for $1,000 was signed by his sister Miss Florence Limb, and his brother, Karl M. Limb, and was accepted as wholly satisfactory.
1922
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 16 January, 1922
pg 5
Society
Damascus Shrine
The regular meeting of Damascus Shrine was held Friday evening in Yeomen Hall, followed by the installation of officers. A social time prevailed following the work of the order, when delicious refreshments were served. During the installation of officers Albert Kapphahan presided as installing officer and was assisted by Florence Mann, herald, and Lizzie Miller, chaplain. The following officers were installed: Worthy high priestess, Emma McMannis; Watchman of Shepherds, Albert Kapphahn; Worthy Prophetess, Jennie Bell; Worthy Scribe, Henrietta Kapphahn; Treasurer, Clara Mason; Worthy Chaplain, Martha Kramer; Worther Shepherdess, Erma Miller; Worthy Guide, Florence Sponseller; Worthy Herald, Grace Wile; First Wise Man, Carl Limb; Second Wise Man, James McMannis; Third Wie Man, Harry Miller; First Hand Maiden, Dora Ellis; Second Hand Maiden, Anna Chapman; Third Hand Maiden, Lena Sanborn; King, John Russell; Queen, Julia Russell; Organist, Maude Barnard; Worthy Guardian, Nellie Kuthe; Worthy Guard, Thomas Morrow.
NOTE: Carl Limb sold the old Limb home on East Liberty street. Also, George J. Krieger, the real estate dealer, was a cousin of the Limb family, being the husband of Katharine “Henrietta” Schaible, sister of the Limbs’ mother, Margaret Schaible. Margaret Schaible died 3 September 1921 and apparently left the home property to her eldest son, Carl.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 12 May, 1922
pg 6
Real Estate Transfers
Carl M. Limb to C.R. Clark, Wooster lot, $1.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 May, 1922
pg 3
Fine Lot Sold On East Liberty Street
The Carl Limb lot located on East Liberty street near the Gerstenslager Buggy Co., was sold to Charles Clark, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in the Electric Signal Service. The new owner expects to operate a gasoline filling station in the near future, expecting to represent a full and complete line of oils and gasoline. The new owner has started work and expects to build a first class gasoline station in every particular. This sale was made by George J. Krieger, Real Estate dealer.
But then,
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 20 September, 1922
pg 7
Buy Limb Home To Put In New Business Place
H.S. Palmer and Earl Strock have purchased the Limb property on East Liberty street, near the Pennsylvania depot, and will establish a filling station there.
The new owners will also do a wholesale and retail business in oil.
The property is adjacent to the railroad property, and a switch is to be extended a short distance so that supplies for the firm can be procured in carload lots and unloaded on their own property.
Work of tearing down the brick residence, one of the city’s landmarks, will start next week.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 23 September, 1922
pg 2
Real Estate Transfers
Carl M. Limb to Harry S. Palmer and E.W. Strock, Wooster lot, $1.
1923
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 23 February, 1923
pg 1
Wooster Rotarians Will Get A Radio Address Tonight
Wooster Rotarians will receive an address tonight by radio. This address will be given by Raymond Hazens, of Kansas City, the President of International Rotary. There will be a complete radio program received over the wire.
The local rotarians and their wives will have their meeting at Kenarden lodge, where a complete receiving set with amplifier has been installed by Carl Limb. They are to meet at 6:30 and there will be a local program before the radio program begins.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 22 March, 1923
pg 2
Personals
The following Shriners from this community went to Cleveland Thursday morning to attend a ceremonial: Howard Schuch, Geo. W. Quinby, H.A. Slater, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Kappahan, Wm. Sauders, Nestor G. Hites, H.G. Struab, J.W. Hooke, Karl Saltsman, C.W. Kisling, W.C. Orahood, P.E. Mattison, R.E. Brock, F.C. Snyder, J.P. Diehl, Earl Nixon, G.S. Reese, Carl Limb, Ed. Douglass.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 14 April, 1923
pg 3
Society
Damascus Shrine
A six o’clock dinner was served in the People’s Savings and Loan building Friday night by members of Damascus Shrine, No. 11, White Shrine of Jerusalem. The dining room was prettily decorated in the national colors. Following the delightful repast, the regular meeting was held in Yoeman hall, Downing block. There was initiation of candidates followed by the installation of officers. The officers are:
Worthy High Priestess, Erma Miller
Watchman of Shepherds, Albert Kapphahn
Noble Prophetess, Florence Sponsler
Worthy Scribe, Golia Adams
Worthy Treasurer, Clara Mason
Worthy Chaplain, Dora Ellis
Worthy Shepherdess, Adelia Marks
Worthy Guide, Beryl Weiler
Worthy Herald, Harriet Mikel
1st Wise Man, Carl Limb
2nd Wise Man, J.E. McMannis
3rd Wise Man, J. Harvey Easterday
King, J.M. Russell
Queen, Julia Russell
1st Handmaiden, Elva Brink
2nd Handmaiden, Lizzie Miller
3rd Handmaiden, Anna Bell
Organist, Maud Barnard
Worthy Guardian, Nellie Kuthe
Worthy Guard, Harry Miller
At the close of the meeting, Mrs. Russell in her usual pleasing manner and in well chosen words, presented a jewel to the Past Worthy High Priestess, Emma McMannis, who expressed her thanks and appreciation to the Shrine for the gift. A large attendance of members was present from Cleveland, Creston, Leroy, Shreve and Orrville.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 26 May, 1923
pg 3
Masons Visit Other Places
Members of Council Take Part in Work in Millersburg and Norwalk.
Companions Schwartz, Brink and Carl Limb of the Wooster Masonic Council, Royal & Select Masters, went to Millersburg on Friday evening to assist the Council of that city to confer the degrees of the order. The Millersburg Council is one of the youngest Masonic orders of the state and has been in existence about one year. City Engineer Orr of Wooster received the degrees and Companion Swartz, this city, conferred one of the degrees upon him.
George Quinby was host Friday evening to an auto party which went to Norwalk to witness the presentation of the Super Excellent Master’s degree in Masonry by Norwalk Council. A large class received the degree. The Wooster Masons in the party were Fred Leopold, C.A. Blackman, A.R. Williams, A.E. Andrews and Mr. Quinby. The party left Wooster at 4 in the afternoon and reached the city on the return trip at midnight.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 17 July, 1923
pg 2
Personals
Carl Limb has gone to Otsego Lake to spend four or five weeks.
1925
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 31 August, 1925
pg 2
Personals
Luden Africa of Huntington, Pa., is in Wooster, a guest of Karl Limb. Mr. Africa has not been here for 45 years and declared today that the city indeed shows many changes. Mr. Africa and his brother David conducted a dry goods store here for a brief time. he has been a railroader in Huntingdon for 28 years.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 28 November, 1925
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Limb of Alliance spent Thanksgiving at the Limb home on Nold avenue.
1926
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 10 April, 1926
pg 2
Society
Damascus White Shrine
Damascus White Shrine, No. 11, met in Yeoman hall Friday evening for the installation of the following officers: Worthy High Priestess, Anna K. Bell; Watchman of the Shepherd, Carl Limb; Noble Prophetess, Beryl Wiler; Worthy Scribe, Fern Franks; Worthy Treasurer, Florence Limb; Worthy Shepherdess, Grace Smith; Worthy Guide, Anna Bixler; Worthy Chaplain, Lizzie Miller; Worthy Herald, Nellie McFarland; First Wise Man, Harry Miller; Second Wise Man, Harvey Easterday; Third Wise Man, Earl Wiler; First Handmaid, Grace Wile; Second Handmaid, Ruth Scott; Third Handmaid, Harriett Myers; King, T.O. Bell; Queen, Irma Miller; Organist, Mable Haerle; Worthy Guardian, Della France; Worthy guard, Catherine Billiar. A delightful feature of the evening’s session was the presentation of a beautiful jewel to the retiring Worthy High Priestess, Adelia Marks. The presentation was made by Irma Miller.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday 1 May 1926
pg 3
Many Masons Witness Council Degree Work in Temple Last Evening
Wooster’s Masonic Temple was crowded last evening by Masons from Wayne and surrounding counties to witness the exemplification of the Super Excellent master’s degree. Twendy-five candidates were initiated by the Wooster degree team under the direction of M.R. Limb, master of ceremonies. Carl M. Limb presided. The explanation of the emblems was given by A.H. Kappahahn and the historical lecture by H.S. Brink.
The Masonic quartet, Fred K. Shibley, W.H. Kramer, Roy W. Miller and A.E. Taylor, sang. A.R. Williams was organist.
The part of Gedeliah was taken by L.M. Rhodes, that of Zedekiah by Fred J. Leopold, Jeremiah by Daniel O. Funk and Nebuchadnezzar by Clyde L. Moody. More than fifty companions took part in the floor work. The work was put on for the pleasure of Past Grand Master C.W. Sheppard of Uhrichsville, inspecting officer, who was accompanied by a number of other Masons in official capacity in the Grand Masonic bodies.
The regular degrees of the Council were given in the afternoon. Dinner was served at 6 o’clock to about 400 Masons in the banquet hall and the Super Excellent Master’s work followed.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 30 July, 1926
pg 2
Personals
Albert Goetz and C.M. Limb are spending two weeks at Otsego Lake, Michigan.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 11 December, 1926
pg 2
Personals
Carl Limb and William H. Snavely attended a banquet and meeting of Pennsylvania railroad engineers which was held at Pittsburgh on Thursday.
1927
NOTE: The titles, names and punctuation are not necessarily accurate because the newsprint is very difficult to read in many places.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 5 May, 1927
pg 16
Council Masons In Reunion For Annual Degree
Super Excellent Master’s Degree Draws Big Attendance to the City.
The annual reunion and inspection of Wooster Council No. 13 Royal and Select Maters and the exemplification of the Super Excellent Master’s degree was held last evening in the Masonic Temple with Masters present from all councils in this section of Ohio.
A special assembly was called at three o’clock yesterday afternoon for the conferring of the Royal and Select Master’s degrees and for the pleasure of Illustrious Companion Eberhart of Barberton, deputy grand master of Ohio.
The opening ceremonies were in charge of Companion H.D. Kuthe, the Royal Master’s degree was conferred under the direction of Companion M.O. Frazer of Orrville and the Select Master’s degree with companion C.E. Dyke presiding. The lecture was given by Companion Charles F. Buchwalter of Dalton.
Floor work of Royal Masters degree in charge, Companion P.S. Austin, Companions Stout, Hartman, Kauffman, Kreiger, Graham, Bartell, Young, Kramer, Shultz, Prosser, Bishop, Bruce. Reception committees Companions T.D. Prosser, J.W. Dunlap, Bert Robinson, F.A. Fraser.
Six O’clock Dinner
The afternoon’s work was completed with dispatch. The gathering point for the evening’s reunion was a six o’clock dinner, which was served in the Temple’s dining room.
Super-Excellent Degree
The Super-Excellent Master’s Degree, which is given once a year by Ohio Masonic Councils, followed the dinner. Companion M.R. Limb was master of ceremonies, Carl Limb gave the obligation to candidates. Companion Rappahahn explained the emblems and Companion G.N. Coffey gave the historical lecture. The Masonic quartet, consisting of Companions Shibley, Kramer, Miller and Taylor, sang. A.R. Williams was organist. The personnel of the Super-Excellent degree team was as follows: Section two — Captives, ? Babylon, Ezekial, Companion J.H. Easterday, Captives Companions Shibley, Kramer, Miller, Robinson and Shultz.
Section three — Part 1 — Audience Chamber, Zedekian’s Court Gedediah III Comp L.M. Rhodes, First Keeper H.C. Straub, Second Keeper M.S. Dawson, Third Keeper C.F. Dyke, Companions Prosser, Austin Mikel, Seaboyer, Bishop and six candidates.
Part 2 Court of Zedekiah — Zedekiah, King of Judah, Fred J. Leopold; Pashur, Prince of Judah Frank F. Chapman, Zephania, Chancellor III Comp W.B. Bryson, Sephatiah Councelor, George Heisler, Jonathan Sorbe, Geo. N Coffey. Jueal, Minister, Max Bloomberg, Shialrial, Vice Chancellor P.L. Higgins, Seriah, High Priest, C.W. Biddle; Jeremian Prophet Daniel C. Funk; Herald O.D. Kaufman; Herald R.W. Miller; Trumpeter R.T. Sun?; Horseman, J.D. Diehl, ? guards ?W. Lightner, captain Companions G.S. Limb, B? Graham, Markley, Paffenbach, Reiman, Snavely, Steele, Thompson, W.H. Ad? ranks, Whittier, Wile.
Section four, Court of Nebuchadznezzar — Nebushadanezzer, III Com Clyde L. Moody, Aspenaz, Prince of babylon, W.C. Myers, Belteshazzer, minister, J.T. Harvey, Evil Merodach, counselor, W.G. Brumbaugh, Omer Junnam counsellor, T.E. Graven, Nebuzaradan, Capt. of guard Walter A. Kerr, Nebushasban, Chief of captains, R.T. Smith, Samgarnobe, Chicf of Prince, George Gerstenslager, Arioch, Capt. of Body Guard, W.G. Whitmore; body guards Companions Bishop, Helier, Stout, M? and Strong.
Section five, Circle of friendship III Companion N.H. Kappahahn, Report inspecting officer, III Companion Eberhart closing III Companion Carl M. Limb.
Officers of Wooster Council, 1927: Harry Dl Kuthe, Thr III Master, J.Harvey Easterday, Deputy Master, Clyde F. Dike, Prin Cond. of Work, Lewis M. Rhodes, treasurer, C.W. Ellenwood, recorder, Chas L. Wiler, Capt of the Buard, Paul E. Glasgow, Cond of Council, George Gerstenslager Jr. Steward, Albert Goetz, Sentinel, A.R. Williams, in charge of music, Albert E. Andrews, Chaplain, Clyde L. Moody, Carl M. Limb and Walter J. Buss, Trustees.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 14 May, 1927
pg 4
Wooster Masons See Degree Work in Akron
Several Wooster Masons went to Akron last evening to witness the presentation of the Super Excellent Master’s degree by Akron’s Masonic Council. The Wooster party included M.R. Limb, Theo Straub, Carl M. Limb, O.D. Kaufman, W.E. Heller, C.L. Wiler, Daniel C. Funk and Judge Ross W. Funk. M. R. Limb responded to a toast on behalf of the Wooster visitors, who went to Akron upon an invitation extended them a few evenings ago when the Akron Masons visited Wooster Council to witness the exemplification of the Super Excellent Master’s degree.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 14 May, 1927
pg 8
Wooster Diary of Long Age Gives Interesting Insight Into Activities
John H. Taylor, who kept a grocery in Wooster for many years, kept an account book of his business, and with it a diary with brief entries of daily happenings. After the lapse of years this diary is very interesting. This book is now the property of Carl Limb, who is justly proud of the fact that he has preserved it all these years. The following are a few of the entries in this diary.
1880
Aug 17. Band convention. Seven bands here
Aug. 18. Band convention, a fizzle, very hot.
Aug. 23. Very pleasant. Court commenced.
Aug. 25. Man hung himself at Central.
Sept. 2. Very warm. Rain. Pioneer Picnic, H. Park.
Sept. 13. Maine election.
Sept. 14. Democratic jollification over Maine election.
Sept. 27. Good rain. Democratic meeting.
Sept. 29. Large Republican meeting and torchlight procession.
Oct. 7. Democratic torchlight procession.
Oct. 9. Republicans had largest torchlight procession.
Oct. 25. Sadler case going on.
Nov. 19. Very cold 12 degrees below zero.
Dec. 3. Callahan hung. Big crowd.
1881
Feb. 2. Baptist church fire.
Feb. 21. Wm. Hanna hung himself in shop.
May 30. Decoration Day. Good rain.
June 11. Democratic nomination, red hot.
July 2. President Garfield assassinated.
Sept. 19. President died, 10:35 p.m. John Sherman speech.
Sept. 20. Very sad day.
Oct. 11. Parsons elected judge.
Nov. 14. Guiteau’s trial commenced.
Nov. 19. Guiteau shot.
Dec. 16. R.B. Spink died.
1882
Jan. 9. Jacksonian dance in France’s hall.
Jan. 27. Three cases smallpox reported.
Mar. 13. Snowed all A.M. like 60.
May 11. Ice an inch thick.
June 20. D. Nice and I went hunting. Killed 21 squirrels.
June 30. Guiteau hung.
July 1. Tally one for Curt-a boy.
Sept. 7. First ground broken for K.V.R.R.
Nov. 22. Turkeys 8c, chickens 5c, ducks 6c.
1883
Feb. 3. Rained all day. Higher floods than ever was known.
Feb. 5. No trains running for three days.
April 25. D.W. Immel’s safe blowed open.
May 30. Decoration Day. Lots of people and lots of rain.
June 7. Ed Snavely and I out hunting.
June 21. Ed Snavely and myself went hunting. 17 squirrels.
July 16. Isaac Richwine nearly killed by reaper.
Aug. 30. Out to Pioneer Picnic. Gov. Foster there.
Oct. 13. Ever Connelly died in Johnson barber shop.
Dec. 25. Christmas. Sheriff, Wisner, Cramer and myself played croquet.
1884
Feb. 29. City band gave minstrel show at Jeromesville.
May 16. Horn and Gribben hung at Ashland.
May 29. Heavy frost. Grapes and vegetables frozen.
June 18. Out to Caskey’s barn raising.
Sept. 13. Democratic mass meeting. Carl Shurz spoke.
Oct. 1. Biggest crowd ever in Wooster, 25,000. Logan here.
Oct. 9. Blaine spoke from stand on square.
Oct. 21. We boiled applebutter.
Oct. 23. Barnum’s show. Big crowd.
Oct. 29. Scott law repealed.
Nov. 4. Election day.
Nov. 5. Election very close, but favors Blaine.
Nov. 6. Great excitement. Very close.
Nov. 7. Democrats crazy. Devil has broke loose.
Nov. 11. No president yet.
Nov. 12. New York not decided. Looks blue.
Nov. 13. New York not decided. Looks better.
Nov. 14. Democratic jollification. All drunk.
Nov. 15. Republicans give up.
1885
Jan. 12. Schuyler Colfax died.
Jan. 17. Nobody in town.
Feb. 28. Bob Doty shoots man in Shreve.
April 22. Warm. Went snipe hunting.
July 17. D’Nices vs. Mansfield. Favor of Nices 9 to 2.
Oct. 5. Henderson robbed Sunday night. $1400.00.
Nov. 26. Vice President Hendricks died.
Dec. 14. Murphy meeting redhot.
Dec. 15. Everybody signing the pledge.
1886
Jan. 2. Ed Murphy here. Rink jam full.
Feb. 15. D.Q. Liggett died.
Feb. 27. Old Methodist church burned.
Mar. 6. M.E. hold church in rink.
May 4. Electric light. Splendid.
Sept. 2. Dex. Tylers won 1st prize at Bucyrus.
Oct. 5. Free Fair day. Big crowd and small show.
Dec. 7. Hung the M.E. bell.
1887
Jan. 3. New church caught fire.
Jan. 10. Mrs. Roth stabbed.
Feb. 11. Heavy wind. Blew cupola off the Lutheran church.
May 7. Dedicated M.E. church. Bishop Fowler presiding.
July 4. Roasted ox. Big time and lots of people
And so this diary goes. Each day has its separate entry. Many refer only to Mr. Taylor and his family. Such diaries are later valuable to the historian, and afford a picture of the times not found anywhere.
NOTE: Recollection is made which includes three of the Limb brothers. Carl Limb, oldest boy, Will Limb, who had died in 1867 at the age of 25, and Max Limb, who is Marcus.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 3 October, 1927
pg 3
Etter is Coming Back For First County Fair He’s Seen Since 1880
Charles F. Etter, citizen of Akron, is coming back to Wooster this week to attend the first Wayne county fair he has seen here since 1880, and in a reminiscent mood he wrote for the Akron Times, some of his recollections of Wooster as he remembered it.
D.W. Kimber was mayor, Archie Dice was city marshal, George Miller and Harry Huber were policemen. C.C. Parsons was common pleas judge and William Coulter was sheriff, with his two sons, Gerald and Fischer, as deputies.
The public schools in those days were numbered according to wards: No. 1 was on S. Buckeye street, No. 2 was on N. Bever street, No. 3 on the corner of North Walnut and Larwill street. Prof. Eversole was superintendent. The late L.N. Glover came to Wooster every Thursday and taught music in the schools. Mr. Glover was a resident of Akron and one of the Akron schools bears his name.
Wooster boasted of the best criminal lawyer in the country in the person of John McSweeney, Sr.
Judge Ross W. Funk, now judge of the court of appeals in this district, I can well remember as studying law under the great McSweeney.
Back in the old days there were, of course, no automobiles, but there was bitter rivalry among three of Wooster’s transportation men who operated a bus and cabs to and from the depot and all parts of the city. No doubt many of the present old timers of the city remember the battles of S.S. Schilling, Will Lundy and Charlie Lawhead.
I still have in my mind a number of my young schoolmates of the old days. There was Will Horn, Fred Faber, Heinie Schuch, Fred Figert, Will, Max and and Carl Limb, Irv Frick, Ed D’Miller, Art Bissell, Art carr, Will and John Warfel, Frank Wendling, George and Ed Feightner, “Cooney” Long, Effie, Munn, Etta Munn, Cora Oyler, Julia Wendling, Emma Betson, Lillie Slegenthaler, Anna Coulter, Ella Dice and the Jones sisters, daughters of Lake Jones. How pleased I would be to see any or all of them at the fair this week.
The principal places of interest in the outlying districts in those days were the Stibbs distillary to the northeast; east was the Mougey brewery and the Naftzger flour mill; to the southeast was the old Stonebottom and the Dolly Varden swimming holes, the old paper mill and Robinson’s hill; to the south the Catholic church and the Ohio house; to the southwest was Prairie Lane, Killbuck bottoms, the German church and Spear’s furniture factory; to the west Christmas run, Brandstetter’s sand bank and fair grounds; and the high school, university and Reddick’s dam, and the notorious I.E. house in the north.
Baseball was a great sport in Wooster back in the old days. Mansfield was the principal rival of the D. Nice team, considered one of the best teams in that section. Many of the ball tossers of those two teams were later making their mark in the big leagues. Among them were Hank Luce, Larry Twitchell and Ed Delehanty.
But that sport did not hold a candle to the firemen’s tournaments which were held in Wooster, Tiffin, Fostoria, Findlay and other Ohio cities. The events were races by hose cart teams and also hook and ladder teams of the cities named. Wooster had a hose company which took numerous first prizes. It was the Alert No. 3. The hook and ladder company also was humdinger, with Fritz Reece as ladder climber.
1928
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 23 January, 1928
pg 3
Gifts of Cash Go Above 250 On Third Day
Clothing Contributions Also Continue to Come in For Starving And Hungry.
Cash contributions to the fund for starving children of miners in southeastern Ohio passed the $250 mark in Wooster today, and a check for $147 was forwarded at noon from the Record to Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson at Columbus.
Two previous checks had carried $103 to the Adjutant General, making an even $250 for the three day campaign.
Gifts were continuing to come in today and some donations of considerable size are expected during the week from local organizations.
The Record will forward to Columbus promptly all donations of cash made at this office or to M.R. Limb, Julius Stark, Rev. W. Leo Brown or Abe Brenner, members of the committee in charge.
Those who find it inconvenient to bring donations to the Record or to a member of the committee may send checks.
Donations, since those acknowledged Saturday, include:
Charles M. King, $2; Cash, $5; Judge H.B. Swartz, $5; Cash, $2; Misses M. and F. Kraitzer, $2; Carl M. Limb, $5; E.H. Hauenstein, $5; oil and gas workers, Local No. 142, $50; Mrs. Margaret Rouch, $5; William King, $1; Mrs. Andrew Reiman, $1; W.B. Peckinpaugh, $10; Martin Remp, $20; Jennie Cunningham, $1; Mrs. Isabelle Yocum, $25; Geo. Fisher, $10; Alice Y. McGinnes, $2; Elizabeth Markel, $1.
M.R. Limb, senior national guard officer, reported today that contributions of clothing have been coming in well at the armory.
That which was contributed last week has been sorted and packed and was to be shipped today, the contributions filling several large store boxes.
“You hear a lot of folks making a fuss because a state executes a murderer,” Major Limb said, “but here in our own state, hundreds of children are literally starving to death, and we are not falling over each other to get relief to them. The response has been good, it is true, and some folks are doing more than their share, but there are many who should be giving to this fund who have not turned a hand.”
The biggest contribution to the cash fund to reach the Record office was the $50 check from the Oil and Gas Workers Local No. 142, of Wooster. Accompanying the gift was this note:
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Dear Sir,
In reply to the appeal for funds for the suffering miners’ children enclosed you will find our check. It may be worth while to note that the miners are not on a strike but are locked out by the operators because they refuse to work for starvation wages. Data gathered by the Department of Labor at Washington, D.C. show that the average work year for coal miners is 150 work days. The rest is to figure how they could live on 150 work days’ wages at $4 per day.
They were brought here for cheap labor when the bars were down for immigrants. Now we have the problem on our hands.
If interested it is easy to gather a great deal of data on this subject.
Thank you for the interest which you show for the poor, we are
Very truly yours,
Oil & Gas Workers Local 142
Frank Bresson, Sec’y
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 1 May, 1928
pg 5
Many Masons Come to City
Annual Reunion of Super Excellent Masters Held Last Evening.
Masons from Wayne and adjoining counties took part in last night’s annual reunion of Wooster Council No. 13 Royal & Select Masters. The reunion dinner was held in the banquet room of the Temple at 6 o’clock. At 7:30 o’clock the exemplification of the Super Excellent Master’s degree was begun by the Wooster Council degree team for the pleasure of visiting Companions and the inspection officer. The degree work was completed by 9:30 o’clock after which the Companions heard short addresses by several visiting Companions. The Council reunion is held and the Super Excellent Master’s degree is given only once a year.
The banquet was served by the Calvin circle of the Presbyterian church.
The degree work was inspected by Theodore Wangen of Coshocton, grand steward of the grand council of Ohio. M.R. Limb was master of ceremonies. The opening of the work and the obligation to the candidates was in charge of Carl M. Limb. The explanation of the emblems was given by F.L. Black and the historical lecture by George N. Coffey. The music was furnished by the Masonic quartet, Shibley, Kramer, Taylor and Miller, with A.R. Williams pianist.
At the conclusion of the work, impromptu addresses were made by several visiting Companions, including Judge Washburn of Elyria, and members of Ashland Council inviting Companions to Ashland on May 15 to witness the Super Excellent Master’s degree, and Major Morgan of Akron. Shortly before the reunion came to a close, William Harris, on behalf of Wooster Council members, presented Carl M. Limb, who has labored diligently for the success of Wooster Council, a Scottish Rite ring.
The Super Excellent Master’s drama is divided into five sections. The chief participants were:
Section One
7:30 p.m. Opening of Council and Obligation of Candidates
III. Comp. Carl M. Limb, presiding.
Explanation of Emblems, Comp. F.L. Black.
Historical Lecture, Comp. Geo. N. Coffey.
Section Two
Captives in Babylon — This scene is located by the river, just outside the walls of Babylon, and the companions represent the Jewish people who were taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar at the first and second sieges of Jerusalem.
Ezekial, III. Comp. J. Harvey Easterday and Companions, Shibley, Kramer, Taylor, Miller, W.H. Sidle, Mayers, M. Easterday.
Section Three
Part 1 — Audience Chamber, Zedekiah’s Court
Gadeliah, III. Comp. L.M. Rhodes
First Keeper, H.C. Straub
Second Keeper, M.S. Dawson
Third Keeper, C.E. Dike
Companions, Prosser, Andrews, Whittier, Austen, Lautenheiser
Part 2 — Court of Zedekiah
Zedekiah, King of Judah, Fred J. Leopold
Pashur, Prince of Judah, Frank F. Chapman
Zaphanish, Chancellor, III. Comp. W.E. Bryson
Jonathan, Scribe, Geo. N. Coffey
Jucal, Minister, J.M. Russel
Jeremiah, Prophet, Daniel C. Funk
Serah, High Priest, C.W. Biddle
Herald, O.D. Kaufman
Herald, R.W. Miller
Trumpeter, R.T. Smith
Horseman, M. Geo. Limb
Electrician, J. Dudley Shamp
King’s Guards, C.W. Feightner
Captain Companions, Markley, Limb, Steele, Bartell, Paffenbach
Section Four
Court of Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar, III. Comp. Clyde L. Moody
Asphenaz, Prince of Babylon, W. Carl Myers
Belteshazzar, Minister, J.T. Harvey
Evil Merodach, Counselor, W.G. Brumbaugh
Nebuzaradan Capt. of Guard, Walter A. Kerr
Nebushasban, Chief of Captains, Raymond Smith
Arloch, Capt. of Guard, W.G. Whitmore
Body Guards, Companions, Bishop, Stout, Wiler, Thompson, Adams, Straub, Whitier and Weimer
Section Five
Circle of Friendship, III. Comp. C.W. Ellenwood
Officers of Wooster Council:
J. Harvey Easterday Thr. III. Master
Clyde E. Dike, Deputy Master
Paul Glasgow, Prin. Cond. of Work
Lewis M. Rhodes, Treasurer
C.W. Ellenwood, Recorder
Geo. Gerstenslager, Jr., Capt. of Guard
Ralph E. Fisher, Cond. of Council
J.T. Harvey, Steward
Albert E. Andrews, Chaplain
Albert Geotz, Sentinel
Carl M. Limb, Fred J. Leopold, Clyde L. Moody, Trustees.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 18 May, 1928
pg 12
Wooster Masons See Ashland Put on Work
Several Masons of Wooster Council attended the annual presentation of the Super Excellent Master’s degree by the Ashland Council, members of which were guests of Wooster Council when the degree was given here recently. Among the Wayne county Masons in Ashland were Dr. Van I. Allen, S.S. Johnson, J.G. Matteson, R.B. Bower, H.R. Smith, E.B. Peake, C.L. Moody, C.M. Limb, H.C. Straub and O.D. Kauffman. It was the fourth annual reunion of Ashland Council Masons and over two hundred were present. The Royal and Select Master’s degrees were given in the afternoon and the Super Excellent in the evening with Harey T. Gracely of Marion the inspecting officer.
1929
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 15 February, 1929
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kisling, Mr. and Mrs. John Teisher, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burris, Attorney Carl Hoover, Sam Brenner, Harry Mann, Cliff Skelly and Carl Limb of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith of Medina, who are spending a few weeks in Miami, formed a party and attended the dog races at Coral Gables last Monday night.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 April, 1929
pg 10
Masons Here For Reunion
Northeastern Ohio Well-Represented For Super Excellent Master’s Degree
The annual reunion of the Wooster Council No. 13 Royal & Select Masters, in the Masonic Temple last evening, in connection with the reunion of the fraters of the western division of the Eight Arch of Ohio, including Canton, New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville, Coshocton, Millersburg and other Councils brought hundreds of Masons to the city. It was the time of the annual inspection with Earl C. Carter of Akron the official inspector.
The officers of Wooster Council are C.E. Dike, Master; Paul Glasgow, deputy master; J.H. Easterday, principal conductor of the work; L.M. Rhodes, treasurer; C.W. Ellenwood, recorder; George Gerstenslager Jr., conductor of guard; Ralph Fisher conductor of council; Brooks Ebert, steward; Albert Goetz, sentinel; N.E. Andrews, chaplain; A.R. Williams, in charge of music; A.E. Taylor, Roy W. Miller W.H. Kramer and Fred J. Shibley, quartet.
Afternoon Program
At 3 o’clock in the afternoon the officers of Wooster council took part in the opening ceremonies of conferring the Royal and Select Master’s degrees, Coshocton Council conferred the Royal Master’s degree and Canton Council the Select Master’s degree.
The Reunion Dinner
The reunion dinner was served at 6:15 in the Methodist church by the Ladies’ Aid society. The spacious dining room was pleasingly decorated for the dinner and the ladies received the commendation of the banquetters for the excellence of the dinner and the promptness of the service. During the dinner Hill and Hile’s orchestra played several pleasing numbers.
The Evening’s Program
The Super Excellent Master’s degree was exemplified in the evening before an audience that included Masons from Massillon, Elyria, Medina, Cleveland, Ashland, Akron and other cities in addition to the towns represented in the floor work. The Super Excellent Master’s degree was conferred under the direction of Past Thrice Illustrious Master M.R. Limb, master of ceremonies. He and Recorder Ellenwood were given tokens by the members at the close of the work as a testimonial for their faithful service. The personnel of the Super Excellent Master’s cast is as follows.
Section One
Opening, Super Excellent Degree and Obligation of Candidates
III. Comp. Carl M. Limb, presiding
Explanation of Emblems, Paul E. Glasgow
Historical Lecture, Geo. N. Coffey
Section Two
Captives in Babylon
Ezekiel, J.H. Easterday
Captives Companions Shibley, Cramer, Miller, Taylor, M. Easterday, Sidle
Section Three
Part 1, Audience Chamber, Zedekiah’s Court
Gedeliah, L.M. Rhodes
First Keeper, H.C. Straub
Second Keeper, M.S. Dawson
Third Keeper, C.E. Dike
Companions, Lautzenheiser, Austin, Whittier, Andrews, Prosser
Part 2, Court of Zedekiah
Zedekiah, King of Judah, F.J. Leopold
Pashur, F.F. Chapman
Zephaniah, W.B. Bryson
Jucal, John M. Russell
Jeremiah, D.C. Funk
High Priest, C.W. Biddle
Herald, O.D. Kaufman
Herald, Roy W. Miller
Trumpeter, R.T. Smith
Horseman, M. Geo. Limb
Electrician, J.D. Shamp
King’s Guard, C.W. Feightner, Captain
Companions, Geo. S. Limb, Bartell, Oyler, Thompson, Steele, Markley
Section Four
Court of Nebuchadanezzar
Nebuchadanezzar, C.L. Moody
Asphenaz, G.R. Mann
Belteshazzar, J.T. Harvey
Evil Merodach, W.G. Brumbaugh
Nebuzaradan, Walter A. Kerr
Nebushasban, Raymond Smith
Arioch, C.L. Wiler
Guards, Woods, Figert, C.L. Palmer, Bishop, Ebert, Stout, Hecker, Wile
Section Five
Circle of Friendship, C.W. Ellenwood
Closing, Carl M. Limb
Officers of the Grand Council and Constituent Councils participating in this reunion.
Roy S. Rogers, Grand Master
Ewing V. Burns, Deputy Grand Master
Clarence E. O’Neal, G.P.C. of Work
F.H. Marquis, Grand Treasurer
Wm. T.S. O’Hara, Grand Recorder
Martin J. Spinks, Gr. C of Guard
William H. Smith, Gr. C of Council
Lamar C. Sternberger, Gr. Steward
Theodore Wangen, Grand Marshal
Harvey T. Gracely, Gr. Sentinel Canton Council No. 33, Canton
III. Comp. Chas. Burd, Mater
Comp. Chas. Dickerhof, P.C. of W.
Comp. Kirbey M. Snyder, Recorder Gebal Council No. 56, Uhrichsville
Comp. John Thnot, Deputy Master
Comp. Theodore Schug, P.C. of W.
Comp. Henry F. Reidenbach, Recorder Tuscarawas Council No. 109, New Philadelphia
III comp Russell E. Stringer, Master
Comp. Harvey A. Fisher, Deputy Master
Comp. James E. Jordan, P.C. of W.
Comp. Edw. E. Eckert, Recorder Coshocton Council No. 110, Coshocton
III Comp. Chas. D. Birkhimer, Master
Comp. Karl K. Sherrets, Deputy Master
Comp. Walter E. Park, P.C. of W.
Comp. Theodore Wangen, Recorder Theban Council No. 126, Millersburg
III Comp. Louis A. Duncommun, Master
Comp. Arthur M. Uhl, P.C. of W.
Comp. Henry C. Marchand, Recorder
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 30 November, 1929
pg 2
Real Estate Transfers
G.W. Klinger to Carl M. Limb, Wooster lot, $1.
1930
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 July, 1930
pg 2
Shriners Get Prizes For Longest Drives
The Shriners enjoyed a picnic dinner Monday at the Hillcrest golf course. After the dinner keen competition was in evidence on the driving course. The Shriners divided their golfers into three classes. Charles Wiler won the ‘oldtimers’ class, known as class A, with a 225 yard drive. Class B was made up of golfers who have played less than year. Harry Palmer won in this class with a 180 yard drive. Class C consisted of people who had never hit a golf ball before. Carl Limb won this with a 115 yard drive. The booby prize was given to Floyd Speck for the shortest known drive on record — one inch.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 11 September, 1930
pg 7
Society News
Sir Knight Pall Bearers
The Sir Knights of Wooster Commandery Knights Templar who were pall bearers during the funeral services yesterday afternoon, for the late Sir Knight Philip Higgins were as follows: C.L. Moody, Charles Wiler, Dr. H.C. Graham, Dr. Chas Hawk, Carl Limb and Harry Straub.
1931
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 1 April, 1931
pg 9
Pennsy Retires Carl M. Limb
Carl M. Limb, veteran Wooster railroad man, is on his way home from Florida, but he is not ending his vacation. He is, in fact, just beginning it. Mr. Limb, the Pennsylvania company has announced, has been placed on the retired list in conformance with an application he made several months ago. The retirement became effective today, April 1st. Owing to the condition of his health, Mr. Limb has been spending the latter part of the winter in Florida, receiving word of his retirement there a few days ago. The Wooster man, an engineer, has been in the company’s service nearly fifty years.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 20 April, 1931
pg 4
Never in Real Mishap, During 50 Years Service
The Pennsylvania News, official publication of the Pennsylvania Lines, had the following in its latest issue. The retirement of Carl M. Limb, veteran engineer of 551 Nold avenue Wooster, O., April 1, takes skilled workman from the right hand side of the cab of the engine that hauls the Wooster work train between Orrville and Crestline, O. In all of his nearly 50 years of service, he was never in a serious accident.
Born in Wooster, O., October 9, 1865, Mr. Limb has lived in that city all of his life. He attended public school in his home town until he was 16 years old. His first job was with the Standard Coach Pad Company of Wooster, receiving 50 cents a day.
Mr. Limb began his railroad career as a track laborer 48 years ago. He was successively track laborer, night foreman at Millbrook coal station, locomotive fireman, and was promoted to engineman, on his 34th birthday anniversary, Oct. 9, 1899.
In relating the greatest change that has taken place during his railroad career, Mr. Limb cites the introduction of automatic breaks, which made it possible for employes to live long enough to enjoy a pension.
Mr. Limb is a popular member of the Odd Fellows, Elks, Eagles and the Masonic fraternity. He was Master of Ebenezer Lodge No. 33, F. & A.M. of Wooster, High Priest of Wooster Chapter No. 27, Commander of Wooster Commandery No. 48, Knights Templar, and thrice Illustrious Master of Wooster Council No. 13.
Mr. Limb is single and makes his home with his two sisters. He has no definite plans for the future except a fishing trip in Michigan this summer.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 16 December, 1931
pg 7
Benj. Palmer’s Funeral Is Held This Afternoon
The funeral of the late Benjamin Bell Palmer of this city was held this afternoon in the Bevington & McCullough funeral home with Rev. S.M.F. Nesbitt officiating in the presence of many friends and relatives. The pall bearers were Howard Ross, Carl Limb, Geo. Gerstenslager Jr., C.J. King, Royal Kerr and Walter White. Mrs. Earl Lautenschlager sang, “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” and was accompanied by Miss Maudie Nesbitt on the piano. Interment was made in the Shreve cemetery.
1932
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 8 April, 1932
pg 3
Canton Wright Annual Dinner
Judge Weygandt Chief Speaker As Organization Reaches 41st Anniversary.
Judge Carl V. Weygandt, of Cleveland, was the speaker last night at the 41st annual dinner of Canton Wright, No. 77, I.O.O.F., held at Valley College Grange hall, where members of this widely known Wooster organization enjoyed a sumptuous chicken dinner.
Judge Weygandt pointed out the opportunity an organization like Canton Wright has to develop good spirit among men, and to help materially in raising the standards of a community.
O.M. Tawney, under command of M.R. Limb, the captain of Canton Wright, presided as master of ceremonies during an evening of speech making that followed the dinner. Capt. Limb and First Lt. F.E. Boigegrain made brief remarks.
Seven original members of Canton Wright were present, John B. Rockey, Guy Teeple, J.R. Warner, Carl Limb, W.C. Myers, R.T. Bechtel, and George Palmer.
The Million Dollar Old Time Orchestra provided music for the evening and is reported to have reached new heights in musical achievements.
General Perry Eberly of Canton, state commander, whose father for many years was a moving spirit in Canton Wright, and in the state organization of the higher I.O.O.F. order, gave one of the interesting talks of the evening.
A number of the older members called on the resources of memory to aid materially to a pleasant evening in celebration of the long and honorable history of Canton Wright.
Canton Wright is now making arrangements for the conferring of the Decoration of Chivilry on two of its members at a public meeting some time in May.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 18 May, 1932
pg 12
Masons Here For Reunion
Super Excellent Master’s Degree Brings Many From a Distance.
William H. Smith of Bowling Green, deputy grand master, William T.S. O’Hara of Toledo, grand recorder, and Theodore Wangen of Coshocton, grand captain of the guard of the Grand Council of Ohio Royal and Select Masters, honored Wooster Masons, last evening, by attending the annual reunion of Wooster Council No. 13 Royal and Select Masters in the Masonic Temple.
The council held a special assembly at 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon to confer the Royal and Select Master’s degrees. A dinner was served in the temple at 6:15 o’clock. The work of the Super Excellent Master’s degree was conferred in full form during the evening.
Masons from Wayne and adjoining counties attended the work in the evening. The Super Excellent Master’s degree is given once a year. The jurisdiction of Wooster Council extends beyond the limits of Wayne county. M.R. Limb was master of ceremonies in exemplifying the Super Excellent Master’s degree, which consists of a drama in five sections. Carl M. Limb is master of the degree. The explanation of the emblems was given by Paul E. Glasgow and the historical lecture by George N. Coffey. This year’s officers of Wooster Council are:
Ralph E. Fisher, Master; Ralph J. Stout, Deputy Master; J. Harvey Easterday, Prin. Cond. of Work; Lewis M. Rhodes, Treasurer; C.W. Ellenwood, Recorder; Brooks Ebert, Capt. of Guard; George Oyler, Cond. of Council; Walter C. Jones, Steward; C.W. Feightner, Marshal; A.E. Andrews, Chaplain; A.R. Williams, Director of Music; J. Dudley Shamp, Electrician; Albert Goetz, Sentinel.
Others taking part in the drama were:
SECTION TWO
Captives in Babylon — Ezekiel, J. Harvey Easterday. Captives — Companions, Shibley, Kramer, Miller, Tylor, M.E. Easterday, Sidle, Robinson.
SECTION THREE
Part I — Audience Chamber, Zedekiah’s Court
Gedeliah – L.M. Rhodes
First Keeper – Harry C. Straub
Second Keeper – M.S. Dawson
Third Keeper – Clyde E. Dyke
Companions Lautzenheiser, Austen, Andrews, Mikel
Part II — Court of Zedekiah
Zedekiah, King of Judah – F.J. Leopold
Pashur – F.F. Chapman
Zephaniah – W.B. Bryson
Jonathan – Geo. N. Coffey
Jucal – H.E. Welsh
Jeremiah – Daniel C. Funk
High Priest – C.W. Biddle
Herald – O.D. Kaufman
Herald – Roy W. Miller
Trumpeter – R.T. Smith
Horseman – Raymond Smith
King’s Guards – C.W. Feightner, Captain. Companions Seaboyer, Geo. Limb, Bartell, Steele, Markley, Thompson.
SECTION FOUR
Court of Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar – Clyde L. Moody
Asphenaz – Guy R. Mann
Beltshazzar – Brooks Ebert
Evil Merodach – W.G. Brumbaugh
Nebuzaradan – Walter A. Kerr
Nebushasban – Vance Andrews
King’s Guards – Andrews, Laper, Woods, Figert, Campbell.
Arloch’s Guards – Bishop, Stout, Lper, Heller.
SECTION FIVE
Circle of Friendship – C.W. Ellenwood
Report of Inspection Officers – Wm. T.S. O’Hara and Theodore Wangen
Closing – Carl M. Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 November, 1932
pg 9
Society News
Elks Rabbit Supper Largely Attended
There were seventy members of the Elks lodge enjoyed the rabbit supper and bridge party at club rooms Tuesday night.
The first prize in bridge was awarded to Norbert E. Lee, second prize to Carl Limb and low score to Myers Eis.
Albert Weber was awarded the door prize.
1933
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 26 May, 1933
pg 14
Many Masons Come For The Big Reunion
Super Excellent Master’s Degree Given By Wooster Council.
The annual reunion of Wooster Council No. ?3 Royal and Select Masters, was held last evening in the Masonic Temple with the exemplification of the Super Excellent Master’s degree before a large number of Super Excellent Masters from Wayne and advising counties. Sir Eminent Carter of Akron, a member of the Grand Council, was inspecting officer. Dinner was served at 6:15 o’clock in the Lutheran church by the church ladies.
The officers of Wooster Council are: Ralph J. Stout, master; Brooks Ebert, deputy master; W.C. Hushour, conductor of council; Carl Steele, steward; George Oyler, captain of guard; J. Harvey Easterday, Prin. cond. of work; Lewis M. Rhosed, treasurer; C.W. Ellenwood, recorder; C.W. Feightner, marshal; A.E. Andrews, chaplain; A.R. Williams, director of music; J. Dudley Shamp, electrician; Albert Goetz, sentinel.
The Masonic quartet took a prominent part in the historical drama. The regular members are A.E. Taylor, Roy Miller, W.H. Kramer and Fred Shibley. In the absence last evening of Mr. Miller because of illness. Blaine Koble took Mr. Miller’s place. The program was as follows.
Opening, Super Excellent Degree Ill, Comp. Carl M. Limb, presiding Ill, Comp Marcus R. Limb, director.
Explanation of Emblems Ill, Comp Paul E. Glasgow, Historical lecture Comp. Geo. N. Coffey.
Section Two
Captives in Babylon, Ezekiel, Ill Comp. J. Harvey Easterday, Captives, Campanions Shibley, Kramer, Miller, Taylor, M.E. Easterday, Sidle, Robinson.
Section Three
Part 1 — Audience chamber, Zedekiah’s Court, Gedeliah, Ill Comp. L.M. Rhodes, First Keeper, Comp. Harry C. Straub, Second Keeper, Comp. M.S. Dawson: Third Keeper, Ill. Comp. Clyce E. Dyke, Companions Lautzenheiser, Austen, Andrews, Mikel.
Part 2 — Court of Zedekiah, Zedekiah, King of Judah, Comp. F.J. Leopold; Pashur, Comp. F.F. Chapman; Zephaniah, Ill, Comp. W.B. Bryson; Jonothan, Comp. Geo. N. Coffey; Jucal, Comp. H.E. Welsh; Jeremiah, Comp. Daniel C. Funk; High Priest, Comp. C.W. Biddle; Herald, Comp. O.D. Kaufman; Herald, Comp. Roy W. Miller; Trumpeter, Comp. Raymond Smith; King’s Guard, C.W. Feightner; Captain, Companions Seaboyer, Geo. Limb, Bartell, Steele, Markely, Thompson.
Section Four
Court of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar, Ill Comp. Clyde L. Moody; Asphenaz, Comp. Guy R. Mann; Beltshazzar, Comp. Brooks Ebert; Evil Merodach, Comp. W.G. Brumbaugh; Nebuzarada, Comp. Walter A. Kerr; Nebushasban, Comp. Raymond Smigh; Arioch, Comp. Vance Andres; King’s Guards, Andrews; Laper, Woods; Figert, Campbell; Arloch’s Guards, Bishop; Stout, Laper, Heller.
Section Five
Circle of Friendship, Comp. C.W. Ellenwood; report of inspecting officers, Carl Carter; closing, Ill Comp. Carl M. Limb.
1934
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 10 November, 1934
pg 3
Masons Meet In Honor Of Grand Master
C.W. Ellenwood Given Assurances of Co-operation During Reunion.
Most Worshipful Grand Master O. Wier Ellenwood of Wooster, of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Ohio, a member of Ebenezer Lodge No. 33 F. & A.M. of Wooster and a Past Master of the lodge, was honored by the members of the lodge, Grand Lodge officers and other Masons from Wayne, Holmes, Medina and Stark counties Friday evening during the annual reunion of Ebenezer lodge members in the Masonic Temple in this city. Past Master Ellenwood was elevated to the highest Masonic honors in Ohio during the recent Grand Lodge communication in Cleveland. The Temple was crowded for the occasion, which was opened by a dinner at 6:30 o’clock. The dinner was prepared by ladies of the Evangelical church. The menu was as follows:
Oyster Cocktail, Celery, Pickles, Cream Slaw, City Chickens, Mashed potatoes, Gravy, Lima Beans, Bread, Butter, Apple Pie, Ice Cream, Coffee, Cigars.
During the dinner group singing was led by A.E. Taylor, tenor and A.R. Williams, organist. The program that followed was opened by R. Allen Wood, worshipful master, who called upon Clyde L. Moody to be toastmaster. At this point the banquetters were favored by several musical selections by Prof. Parmelee, violinist, Mrs. Parmelee, pianist, and David Young, celloist. The two oldest members of Ebenezer lodge, Dr. J.H. Todd who is 98 years old and S.H. Boyd, attended the ceremony.
Greetings Extended
Greetings were extended to Grand Master Ellenwood by the toastmaster and the response for Ebenezer lodge was made by Rev. Vernon Wade Wager, a member of Ebenezer lodge of Oberlin, a former resident of Wooster Dr. Wagar,, for the lodge members, assured Grand Master Ellenwood, that he has the sincere co-operation of his fellow lodge members in his duties of governing the 180,000 Masons of Ohio.
Judge Ake of Canton, a former Grand Master of Ohio, conveyed to Grand Master Ellenwood the assurance that past Grand Lodge officers are with him in his year’s work.
Toastmaster Moody pointed out that this is the second time in the history of Ebenezer lodge that it has been honored by having a member elevated to the highest Masonic office in the state. The lodge is 125 years old and the first Grand Master was chosen from the lodge during the civil war.
Felicitations and assurances of co-operation were extended Grand Master Ellenwood by Deputy Grand Master Elmer R. Arn, Grand Senior Warden Queen, Grand Senior Deacon Crist, Grand Tyler Mattox, Grand Historian Plum, District Lecturers Porter, Schaeffer and Quigley, Mayor A.R. Turnbull and Brady Hawk of Canton. Joseph Shallenberger of Orrville, Fred Myers of Canton and others, who spoke for the lodges in this and adjoining counties.
Present Photographs
S.H. Dawson and Maynard Dawson presented to the lodge a photograph of Grand Master Ellenwood, which will be hung in the lodge room. Grand Master Ellenwood presented the retiring Master of Ebenezer lodge, R. Allen Wood, a watch as a token of appreciation of his service by the lodge members and Worshipful Master Wood presented Grand Master Ellenwood a traveling bag, the gift of the lodge.
Grand Master Ellenwood assured his Brother Masons that he appreciates the assurances given and said that he has already begun his duties and has several meetings arranged with lodges in the state and will try to visit each lodge in Ohio during his administration.
Past master Brooks Ebert was general chairman of the arrangements committee and was assisted by Ralph E. Fisher, Paul Glasgow and George A. Oyler on the program, Harry C. Graham, C.W. Feighter and Carl M. Limb on the banquet, Ralph Stout and F.J. Leopold on invitations and all past masters of Ebenezer lodge on reception.
1935
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 19 April, 1935
pg 14
Masons Hold Reunion Here
Super Excellent Master’s Degree Exemplified by Wooster Council.
The annual reunion of Wooster Council, No. 13, Royal and Select Masters, was held last evening in the Masonic Temple with a large attendance and many visitors present. A 6:30 o’clock dinner was served in the Methodist church. The Super Excellent Master’s degree was exemplified by the Wooster Council degree team for the pleasure of Companion McLaughlin of Canton, Inspection officer, and Theodore Wangen of Coshocton, Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Ohio. Inspector McLaughlin complimented the degree team for its excellent work. The officers of the Council are:
George A. Oyler, Master.
Carl W. Steele, Deputy Master.
J. Harvey Easterday, Prin. Cond. of Work.
Lewis M. Rhodes, Treasurer.
Clyde L. Moody, Recorder.
Milton O. Switzer, Capt. of Guard.
R. Allen Wood, Cond. of Council.
Harry G. Laper, Steward.
C. Warren Feightner, Marshal.
A.E. Andrews, Chaplain.
A.R. Williams, Musical Director.
James D. Shamp, Electrician.
Albert Goetz, Sentinel.
Program
7:30 opening Council Super Excellent Masters.
Ill. Comp. Carl M. Limb, presiding
Ill. Comp. Marcus R. Limb, Director.
Section One
Explanation of Emblems, Ill. Comp. Paul E. Glasgow.
Circle of Friendship, Ill. Comp. C. Weir Ellenwood.
Historical Lecture, Comp. George N. Coffey.
Section Two
Captives in Babylon.
Ezekiel, Ill. Comp. J. Harvey Easterday.
Captives — Companion Shibley, Kramer, Miller, Taylor, M.E. Easterday, Sidle, Robison.
Section Three
Part 1 Audience Chamber Zedekiah’s Court.
Gedeliah, Ill. Comp. L.M. Rhodes.
First Keeper, Comp. Harry C. Straub.
Second Keeper, Comp. Maynard Dawson.
Third Keeper, Comp. Carl W. Steele.
Companions — Lautzenheiser, Austen, Slater, Heller.
Part 2 Court of Zedekiah.
Zedekiah, King of Judah, Comp. F.J. Leopold.
Pashur, Ill. Comp. R.J. Stout.
Zephaniah, Ill. Comp. W.B. Bryson.
Jonathan, Comp. George N. Coffey.
Jucal, Comp. Wm. C. McCullough.
Jeremiah, Comp. Daniel C. Funk.
High Priest, Ill. Comp. Paul E. Glasgow.
Herald, Comp. Oscar D. Kauffman.
Herald, Comp. Roy W. Miller.
Trumpeter, Comp. R.T. Smith.
Horseman, Comp. Raymond Smith.
King’s Guards — C.W. Feightner, Capt. Markley, Swinehart, White, Correll, Slater, Lautzenheiser.
Section Four
Court of Nebuchadnezzar.
Nebuchadnezzar, Ill. Comp. C.L. Moody.
Asprenaz, Comp. Guy R. Mann.
Beltshazzer, Ill. Comp. Brooks Ebert.
Evil Meredoch, Comp. W.G. Brumbaugh.
Nebuzaradan, Comp. Walter A. Kerr.
King’s Guards — Ross, Thompson, Wilson, Figert, Wood, Franks.
Arioch’s Guards — Laper, Bishop, Austen, Lattimer, heller, W.R. Mann.
Closing, Ill. Comp. Carl M. Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 7 December, 1935
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of 10 and 25 Years Ago.
Ten Years Ago
Beulah Long, eight years old, died of scarlet fever in the home of her parents in Orrville.
The funeral of Helen Sidle was held in the family home near Blachleyville. The service was largely attended.
Rufus W. Bucher of Wooster, well known mechanic drops dead while walking homeward on West North street.
Twenty-five Years Ago
George Ott, Sr., of Doylestown dies after an illness of several months. He was 65 years old.
Wooster Chapter Masons have elected Carl M. Limb to the chair of high priest for the coming year.
Charles A. Weiser has been named chairman of the committee on general arrangements for the Jackson Day celebration in Wooster.
Forty Years Ago
James B. Childs of Perrysville, Price Russell of Creston and S.N. Brenneman of Orrville were Wooster business visitors today.
Hon. A.G. McGlure, Mrs. McClure and their son, Walter, leave for Washington, D.C.
Col. J.H. Brigham, a member of the board of control of the experiment station has been elected master of the National Grange of patrons of Husbandry.
1936
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 14 March, 1936
pg 2
Wooster Telephone
Changes and Additions
Installations
Aylesworth, Norman r, 434 Beall Ave. 708 W
Beckwith, A.J. r, Seaboyer Appt. 902
Boyd, Miss B. Edna r, 149 N. Market St. 1212 L
Kelly, Frank r, R.F.D. 4 125 R 3
Lowe, Elton r, 1581 Burbank Road 1368 W
McConkey, Chas. r, 254 W. Vine St. 1584 R
Niebaum, Harry, J.G. r, 348 N. Grant St. 1400 K
Payne, Rev. J.T. r, 132 E. Vine St. 436 L
Schafer, George, r, 661 Callowhill St. 1163 K
Wayne Wall Paper Store, 155 W. Liberty St. 636 W
Wooster Changes
Alcock, Ben r, 351 Beall Ave. 889 L
Beckler, Walter, R.F.D. 3 131 R 4
Bowman, T.P. r, 425 Gasche St. 1461 L
Buchheit, George r, 616 W. Bowman st 692
Fox Wall Paper Store, 211 S. Market St. 94
King, C.W. r, 415 Beall Ave. 853 R
Limb, Carl, Hattie & Florence, 551 Nold Ave, 889 K
McCracken, Mrs. james r, 137 S. Buckeye St. 1179 W
Miller, H.C. r, Beall Ave. 1098 R
Weaver, Ernest r, 407 Gasche St. 1461 R
Weygandt, Mrs. Cora B. r, 352 Spink St. 1328 K
Woods, Robert R. r, 842 Forest Drive 1633 R
Ohio Central Telephone Corp.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 7 May, 1936
pg 6
Wm. Painter Funeral
Funeral services for the late William A. Painter were held this afternoon from the McIntire Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. R.S. Tuck. The pallbearers were Harry Jones, Dr. H.C. Graham, Karl Limb, Guy Patterson, William Miller and H.R. Rottman.
NOTE: Caroline Small, daughter of Martin F. Limb and Caroline Hartz, born 1863, married Charles Small, born Birmingham, England.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 9 July, 1936
pg 7
Society News
Personals
Mrs. Caroline Small returned yesterday to her home in Congress, Ga after visiting at the Limb home on Nold avenue and calling on numerous relatives and friends. Mrs. Small, widow of the late Capt. Charles Small, who was an English officer in the Boer War is a half sister of Carl, Dr. M.R., Florence and Hattie Limb of Wooster, and this was her first visit here since 1910.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 1 August, 1936
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of 10 and 25 Years Ago.
Ten Years Ago
Mrs. E.W. Hostettler of Bloomington, who has been seriously ill, is improved today.
Mr. and Mrs. William Conrad have returned from a two-weeks’ vacation in Michigan.
Albert Goetz and Carl M. Limb are enjoying two weeks’ vacation at Otsego Lake, Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Gauffman are camping for two weeks at Lakeland Beach.
Mrs. W.F. Kean of Wooster, Mrs. Edith Worst of Wadsworth and Mrs. C.S. Fouch of Shreve spent the day in Canton, guests of Mrs. S.M. Swartz.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Samuel Gompers, president o the American Federation of Labor, spends part of the day in Wooster to have a talk with W.J. Bryan, who speaks in the college chapel this evening. Mr. Gompers was on his way to Chicago and said upon learning that he could spend a few hours in Wooster to meet Mr. Bryan and reach Chicago in time for an appointment, decided to visit the city, have his talk with Mr. Bryan and take in the sights of the town, the college and the experiment station grounds. Mr. Bryan will give his lecture “The Signs of the Times.”
The new machinery used to pump water from the Bloomington reservoir is working nicely and the entire city is being supplied with water from the reservoir. In case the hot weather continues and diminishes the supply in the reservoir, water will be used from Redick’s dam.
Forty-one Years Ago
George Faber, F.R. Eshleman and Joseph Housekeeper were out hunting woodcock today.
Prof. John C. Boyd has gone to Cliffton Springs, N.Y., where he will spend several weeks.
Frank Miller and family and Mrs. William Howard started this morning for an outing at Claysville, Pa.
M.S. Nachtrieb went to Gambler today to make a copy of a portrait of Bishop Bedell.
Miss Mamie Ettlinger, who has been visiting Wooster friends, has gone to Mansfield to spend a week with friends.
Miss Ona Tidball and Stella Hague of Shreve, two of the handsomest ladies of the village, spent today with Wooster friends.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 12 December, 1936
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of 10 and 25 Years Ago.
Ten Years Ago
Mrs. George Heiser will leave for California to spend a month with sisters in Los Angeles and Pasadena.
Mrs. Mary Brinkerhoff of West Larwill street is recovering from injuries received in a fall upon the ice.
Carl Limb and William H. Snavely attended a banquet and meeting of Pennsylvania engineers in Pittsburg.
Miss Helen Glen is visiting friends in Pittsburgh for a few days.
Ira D. Neely left today for New York on a business mission.
Mrs. James Doyle is ill for her home on West Liberty street.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Mrs. Harriet Snyder left today for Cleveland to visit friends.
Prof. Chauncey King of Orrville called upon Wooster friends today.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dunham are visiting Canton friends.
Wooster stores are lavishly decorated for the holiday season and much time has been given to make the windows attractive.
The Tucker society holds its annual bazaar in the parlors of the American House.
J.W. Walter left today on a business trip to Iowa.
Forty-one Years Ago
A marriage license has been issued to John R. Bruce and Eladie Wilson.
Joseph Miller of Burbank is spending a few days with Wooster relatives.
H.L. Mann of Zanesville is visiting “old folds” of Wayne township.
Mrs. Morris Brown is visiting relatives near Bellville.
S.F. Day are on their way to Rome, Ga., where they intend to spend the winter.
Mrs. F.R. Eshelman and children left today for Pittsburgh, where they will make their home.
Albert Brauneck is visiting his mother in Wooster. He has been in the west several years.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 16 December, 1936
pg 7
Personals
C.M. Limb of Nold avenue is vacationing in Miami, Fla.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 19 December, 1936
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of 10 and 25 Years Ago.
Ten Years Ago
Miss Mildred Conrad and Miss Amy Doty entertained the Merry Mixers and enjoyed a gift exchange.
Nearly two hundred Kiwanis members and their families enjoyed a Christmas party on Odd Fellows’ Hall. Wallace Smith and his committee served a chicken dinner. Music was given by the Chicago Nightingales, who are appearing this week at the Lyric theater.
Miss Katherine Wertz of State University arrives home for the holiday vacation.
William Yohey of Shreve was taken home today from a local hospital.
Olin K. Baker of Holmesville who sustained a fracture of his right leg recently wa able to leave a local hospital today and was taken to his home.
Twenty-five Years Ago
George J. Schwartz, S.H. Boyd, C.L. Moody, F.H. Leopold, Carl Limb and John Russell went to West Salem this afternoon to assist the Chapter Masons to put on the Royal Arch degree. A banquet will precede the degree work.
Mrs. E.P. Willaman and daughter of Orrville called on Wooster friends today.
Prof. Wenner of Wooster speaks in the Methodist church near Jefferson next Sunday evening.
Mrs. Charles Smith is spending a few days with Ashland friends.
Rev. Hubbell of Dalton called on friends in the city today.
Fred Dice of Chicago is spending a few days in the city with old chums.
Forty-one Years Ago
The poles of the Postal Telegraph company are up between Canton and Wooster and only a few days will be required to stretch the wires.
Orlando Smith of Mt. Eaton was a business visitor in Wooster today.
Clair Frets of of Bloomington has returned from his trip to Europe.
David R. Firestone is home from his trip to the Atlanta exposition.
Capt. James A. Ogden of Cleveland is in the city being called here by the death of his mother.
Will Owen and wife of Catawba Island are guests in the P.C. Given home.
1937
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 9 April, 1937
pg 7
Society
Damascus Shrine Holds Installation Service
The members of Damascus Shrine No. 11, G.W.S. of J. met Thursday evening for their regular meeting and installation of officers.
The open installation service was in charge of Soj. Elma Hullinger S.N.P. of Springeld, as installing officer; Soj. Edith Waldeck, P.S.W.P. of Warren, as installing herald; Soj. Amanda Hamilton, P.W.P., of Canton, as installing herald; Soj. Adelin Marks, P.W.H.P. as installing scribe; Soj. Mabele Haerle as installing organist; and Soj. Elizabeth Mann, P.W.H.P. as flag bearer.
The following officers were installed —
Arlene Bebout, Worthy High Priestess.
John M. Russell, Watchman of Shepherds.
Hope Stine, Noble Prophetess.
Blanche Weaver, Worthy Scribe.
Florence Wile, Worthy Treasurer.
Della France, Worthy Chaplain.
Elva Brink, Worthy Guide.
Helen Oyler, Worthy Herald.
Emma McMannis, First Wise Man.
Erma Miller, Second Wise Man.
Martha Weiler, Third Wise Man.
King, Carl Limb.
Queen, Rhea Gerstenslager.
Eitha Laughlin, First Hand Maid.
Grace McMannis, Second Hand Maid.
Bodha Davis, Third Hand Maid.
Katheryn Kindig, Organist.
Ruth Harvey, Worthy Guardian.
Rose Bevington, Worthy Guard.
Gladys Graham, Vera Kaufman, Edna Critchfield, Helen McMannis, Queen’s Attendants.
Edna Glasgow, Flower Girl.
Elizabeth Mann, Flag Bearer.
There were guests from Canton, Mansfield, Massilon, Springfield, Dover, Marion and Warren, with a total attendance of about 150 at the Temple.
A delicious dinner was served to 51 members at the First Presbyterian church preceding the meeting. Handkerchief nosegays were given as favors.
1938
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 1 February, 1938
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of Past Years.
Ten years Ago.
Friends, relatives and members of several fraternal orders attended the funeral services of the late Samuel J. Blake in the Methodist church. Mr. Blake was a civil war veteran. Rev. S.L. Stewart conducted the services.
Judge H.B. Swartz is a special speaker during a meeting of the Men’s Bible class in Sterling.
Rev. J.H. Spender, Rev. A.H. Juergens and Rev. G.H.L. Beeman of Wooster are in Columbus to attend the winter meeting of the Ohio Pastors’ association.
Twenty-five Years Ago.
Elmore E. Sturgis of Wooster went to Dalton last evening to help the Dalton band boys give a concert.
Mrs. Will Snavely of Crestline is spending a few days with Wooster relatives.
Clyde Van Niman and his family are spending a few days with relatives in Shreve.
Miss Mary Metz has gone to Canton to spend several days with friends.
Carl and George Limb are spending today with relatives in Lorain.
Forty-six Years Ago.
Samuel Schuckers went to Washington today on a business trip.
A big force of men are cutting ice on Odell’s lake and the ice is the thickest to be cut in many years.
Complaint was made today to city officials that a great number of boys are jumping on sleds and sleighs in Wooster. Some drivers of fast horses fear the boys will be injured.
A report from Oberlin says that women and girls remove their hats while attending a public entertainment. This is a real fashion innovation.
D.W. Fletcher returned today from a two months’ business trip for the Standard Coach Pad Co.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 12 March, 1938
pg 7
Society News
Masons Play Bridge at Party Friday
The Ebenezer lodge entertained their ladies at the Masonic bridge party last evening. Twenty-five tables of auction and contract games were in play.
Mrs. Ross Shoolroy and Frank Hearle carried off the contract honors. High auction players were Mrs. Harry Hammond and Carl Limb.
Nice refreshments were served to the players at the conclusion of the party.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 15 April, 1938
pg 7
Society News
Install Officers in Beautiful Ceremony
The Damascus Shrine No. 11 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem celebrated their 25th anniversary and installed officers for the coming year at the Masonic Temple last evening. The large attendance included many visitors from out of town, some coming from Marion, Youngstown, Akron, Massilon, Ashland and Mansfield.
The room was nicely decorated, with a huge gold fan covering the wall at the back of the dais and the words “25th Anniversary” in silver above the top of the fan. Evergreen trees with baskets of forsythia, white calla lilies with white snapdragons and yellow roses, lighted with candles in keeping with Holy Week, made an impressive picture for the beautiful ceremonies.
Mrs. Hope Stine was installed as Worthy High Priestess; John Russell as Watchman of the Shepherds; Idella France as Noble Prophetess; Blanch Weaver as scribe; Florence Wile as treasurer; Carl Limb as King; Rhea Gerstenslager as the queen; Elva Brink as chaplain; Mildred Reese as shepherdess; Vera Kauffman as guide; Helen Oyler as herald; Arline Bebout as organist; Eitha Laughlin as guardian; and Carrie Ritter as guard. The Handmaidens are Zella Austen, Rose Bevington and Emma Moore. Other new officers are Gladys Graham, Florence Sponsler, Helen Bidle, Erma Miller, Martha Wiler, Emma McMannis, Ruth Harvey, Virginia Scott, Katherine Kindig, Helen McMannis, Lucile Straub, Ethel Lehman, Mabel, Haerle, Juanita Geitgey and Edna Critchfield.
The installation ceremony was conducted by Past High Priestess Elizabeth Mann. Honored guests who participated in the ceremonies were Past Deputy Edith Waldeck of Warren and the deputy, Imogene Cornell of Youngstown.
During the work Olga Greene pleasingly sang two appropriate songs, “Take My Life and Let It Be,” and “Where Shepherds Watch Their Flocks by Night.”
Many guests made short talks, expressing their appreciation of the beautiful work. Light refreshments were served following the meeting. Coffee was poured by Deputies Waldeck and Cornell.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 9 August, 1938
pg 7
Personals
Miss Mamie Leypold of Cleveland is visiting at the Carl Limb home Nold Ave.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 October, 1938
pg 1
I.O.O.F. To Honor Twenty Who Joined Order Fifty Years Ago
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Wooster Lodge, No. 42, I.O.O.F., Friday evening will honor twenty members who have achieved the distinction of membership for a period of 50 years. They all joined the local lodge during the years 1887 and 1888. In the picture are:
Front row, left to right, J.R. Warner, who was initiated Dec. 14, 1888; W.C. Yost, Mar. 16, 1888; J.H. Alexander, Dec. 28, 1888; Guy E. Teeple, Dec. 23, 1887; William F. Young, May 25, 1888.
Middle row, William Horn, April 20, 1888; J.A. Starr, March 30, 1888; John M. Russell, Dec. 30, 1887; C.M. Tayney, Dec. 30, 1887.
Rear row, William G. Gerlach, Jan. 6, 1888; James A. Shamp, Jan. 6, 1888; R.T. Bechtel, July 27, 1888; George A. Fisher, Dec. 30, 1887; Carl M. Limb, Feb. 24, 1888.
Below is John Wacker, initiated June 1, 1888, and who was unable to be with the group when the photograph was taken at the Dawson studios.
Others who are to be honored, but whose pictures do not appear here are Walter S. Enfield, Seattle, Wash., initiated Sept. 16, 1887; Daniel Heller, Springfield, O., Feb. 4, 1887; H.H. Lucas, Cleveland, May 11, 1888; Joseph W. Sweeney, Los Angeles, Cal., June 1, 1888; and Howard C. Wile, San Diego, Cal., Sept. 28, 1888.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 15 October, 1938
pg 10
50-Year I.O.O.F. Veterans Made Life Members
Past Grand Master And Other Speakers Laud Them For Fine Achievement.
“Place Odd Fellowship so strong in your community that it shall be recognized as a great force for good,” was the injunction given by Herbert A. Hughes of Zanesville, one of Ohio’s outstanding Odd Fellows, in his address to a gathering of several hundred at I.O.O.F. Temple last night. The meeting was in honor of the twenty men who have recently completed 50 years of Odd Fellowship in Wooster Lodge No. 42.
The gala evening started with a banquet for 200 lodge members, served in the commodious dining room of the Temple by a committee from the Rebekah Lodge.
Eight New Members
Following the banquet the lodge held a short session to conduct regular business. The enthusiasm and interested generated by this occasion were demonstrated when the secretary read eight applications for membership, one for re-instatement and seven for initiation. Grand Master L.W. Jones of Mt. Vernon was present and spoke briefly.
While the lodge was in session Ira Smith and his committee cleared the tables from the dining from for the program of the evening, starting at 8:30.
Orchestra Plays
Chas. Lautenschlager, financial secretary of Wooster Lodge, who was chairman of the committee on arrangements, opened the program by calling on the “Odd Fellow Million Dollar Orchestra.” This orchestra was so named because a former Grand Master, after hearing them play at a lodge meeting where Wooster was conferring a degree, said it was worth a million dollars to any lodge to have such an orchestra. Its membership consists of A.C. McIntire, sponsor; W.H. Jolliff, R.T. Bechtel, Chas. Burris and Earl Cumberland.
Rev. E.E. Barnhart, Vice Grand of Wooster Lodge, gave the invocation. Chairman Lautenschlager then introduced the Grand Lodge officers present; Grand Master Jones; Grand Secretary Chas. T. Cross, of Columbus; Herbert A. Hughes, speaker of the evening; Howard Foster, of Chagrin Falls, Representative from District 15; and Ross Orr, Applecreek, Representative from the local district, No. 21. Time did not permit them to speak, so they were simply introduced and given a round of applause by the audience. Chas. L. Wiler, of Wooster Lodge, is a Grand Lodge trustee, but Wooster members are so used to his presence that he is often unintentionally omitted in affairs of this kind.
Walter J. Mougey, Common Pleas Judge of Wayne county, and a member of Wooster Lodge was then introduced as toastmaster of the evening. He spoke of the work done by the twenty men honored by this meeting, saying that the principles of Odd Fellowship, Friendship, Love and Truth, had been translated into the lives of these men, who are still earnest Odd Fellows at heart, although past the time of active participation in lodge affairs.
Judge Mougey also said that a life lived according to the teachings of the order was a life worthwhile, and that a full life cannot be lived without friendships and relationships such as a fraternal order gives. He also spoke of the changes, in lodge, city and nation, during the 50 years these men have been Odd Fellows.
Reads 50-Year Men’s Names
Judge Mougey then introduced Chas. L. Wiler, Recording Secretary of Wooster Lodge, and president of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Wiler then read the names of those 50-year men who were not present, as follows.
Daniel Heller, of the I.O.O.F. Home in Springfield, O., initiated Feb. 4, 1887. He is 93 years old and one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the state in years, although not in lodge membership. Mr. Wiler had presented Brother Heller with his pin at the Springfield Home this week, and conveyed the best wishes of Mr. Heller to his Wooster friends and lodge brothers.
H.H. Lucas, of Cleveland, initiated May 11, 1888, who had written that his health did not permit his coming to Wooster, but his heart was here.
Jos. W. Sweeney, of Los Angeles, Cal., initiated June 1, 1888.
Howard C. Wile, of San Diego, Cal., initiated Sept. 28, 1888.
John Wacker, of Wooster, initiated June 1, 1888, who had a fall recently and was unable to attend.
Present for Plans
Those present who received their pins were.
C.M. Tawney, initiated Dec. 30, 1887, a former Noble Grand and trustee of Wooster Lodge, and former Representative to the Grand Lodge. He is also a former County Clerk of Courts, and was the first treasurer of the City of Wooster, when the city funds were separated from county funds.
Guy Teeple, initiated Dec. 23, 1887.
John M. Russell, initiated Dec. 30, 1887, who is a former county treasurer.
George A. Fisher, initiated Dec. 30, 1887, also a Past Grand of Wooster Lodge, and a former mayor of Wooster.
James H. Alexander, initiated Dec. 28, 1888.
R.T. Bechtel initiated July 27, 1888, Past Grand and former trustee.
Wm. G. Gerlach, initiated Jan. 6, 1888.
William Horn, initiated April 20, 1888.
C.M. Limb initiated Feb. 24, 1988.
James A. Shamp, initiated Jan. 6, 1888. He is a Past Grand and former trustee, and at one time Representative from this district to the Grand Lodge. He was deputy post master of Wooster for many years.
J.A. Starr, initiated March 30, 1888.
Jesse R. Warner, initiated Dec. 14, 1888. He served for years as lodge treasurer and has the distinction of being the only member to serve two terms as Noble Grand since the very early days of the lodge.
W.C. Yost initiated March 16, 1888 for many years Justice of the Peace, and a former mayor of Wooster.
Wm. F. Young, initiated May 23, 1888.
Each Gets Life Membership
In addition to the 50-year pin, each 50 year man was given a life membership in Wooster Lodge.
Three members were present who had received recognition in the past for 50-year membership.
Will H. Snavely, initiated Dec. 28, 1883.
Willard Hiler, another Past Grand, initiated in June, 1883, at Norwalk and transferred to Wooster in 1909.
W.R. McDermott of Creston, who was initiated in Creston Lodge well over 50 years ago and later transferred here.
Those of more than 50 years of membership not present are
John H. Boxer of Lakewood, O., initiated June 12, 1883.
Chas. F. Barrett of Wooster, initiated Feb. 16, 1883.
Wm. C. Myers, of Wooster, initiated March 17, 1882. He served as Noble Grand and is the oldest member of Wooster Lodge in years of membership. He was also active in the Encampment branch and was at one time Representative to the Gran Encampment and later served as Grand Patriarch of Ohio.
Speaks for Veterans
Mr. Wiler then called on C.M. Tawney as spokesman for the veterans.
Mr. Tawney spoke of their interest in the lodge and compared the ceremony to a graduation exercise, although he said these men were not quitting their participation in Odd Fellowship.
He also spoke of their appreciation of the honor conferred and mentioned the value of the principles of Odd Fellowship in a world of prejudice, strife and intolerance, saying that the world would not change overnight, but Odd Fellowship helped improve the condition of mankind.
Past Grand Master Speaks
Following another selection by the orchestra Judge Mougey introduced the speaker of the evening, Herbert A. Hughes. He told of the time Brother Hughes has devoted to Odd Fellowship, and how he has risen high in the order, being Grand Master of Ohio in 1920, for many years one of the state’s representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and now General Commanding of the Patriarchs Militant of the World. Past Grand Master Hughes was accorded a standing ovation after his introduction.
Some of the points Mr. Hughes spoke on were.
The glorious occasion of the evening and what a pleasure it was to him to participate. He said it was his first visit to a Wooster Lodge session, although he had been a visitor in the city very many times on business and at lodge conventions. He never visited here as Grand Master, explaining that it was the Grand Master’s work to help the weaker lodges, and Wooster was never in that class.
He complimented Wooster on the fine city and people as demonstrated on such occasions as Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment meetings here.
He had recently talked with the Grand Shire, head of Odd Fellowship in the world, and conveyed his greeting to Wooster Lodge.
Mr. Hughes also paid tribute to the 50-year members, saying that not only does the lodge honor them, but they honor the lodge, and the work they have done in building up the order should be an inspiration to the younger members to continue the good work.
He said these veterans had more to do than present members in following out the principles of the order, visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan. In modern times adequate hospital facilities and relief agencies do much of the work that was not provided years ago except by friends and neighbors and such organizations as the Odd Fellows. The men who have gone before have laid the foundations and started the financial structure that enables us to maintain and enjoy such privileges as our fine temples, and the homes for the aged and orphaned.
World-wide Organization
The speaker also dwelt on the vast extent of the order, with lodges in practically every civilized country. Almost anywhere an Odd Fellow can find a welcome and feel at home with other men who have passed the threshhold of the order. It is a privilege to belong to such an organization, which has as its aim, the elevation of mankind. Whether a man joins a lodge in a village, with a meeting hall over a country store, or joins a city lodge with a fine temple, his privileges and opportunities are equal.
Mr. Hughes also paid tribute to the Million Dollar Orchestra saying that every lodge should have such an asset.
He spoke of the work of Grand Master Jones and Grand Secretary Cross, and told how he put Mr. Jones in his first real hard work when Grand Master in 1920. He urged support of the Grand Lodge officers in their endeavors.
“By the words you speak you lead men” was one of his quotations telling how the practice of Odd Fellowship makes life better, and there is no greater field of service.
Again referring to Wooster’s reputation he told of the time when he was new in the order, how everywhere he went he heard of the renown of the crack drill team of Wooster’s Canton Wright.
Praises Work of Rebekahs
Speaking of the Rebekah branch Mr. Hughes told of the great work they are doing, especially in such matters as providing furnishings and comforts for the home at Springfield.
He closed stressing the need of placing Odd Fellowship so strong in every community that it he recognized as a great force for good, as a life following the teachings of Friendship, Love and Truth is a life well-lived.
Past Grand Master Hughes’ address was well received and the audience felt fortunate in being able to listen to a man so well versed in Odd Fellowship and so well able to speak on it.
Noble Grand Howard Reynolds announced that the lodge would hold a card party Oct. 20, and a dance Oct. 27, these being the first of the season’s social functions.
Other announcements were a special meeting of Canton Wright Monday night, Oct. 17, and the first of the Encampment euchre parties Oct. 24.
Last night’s meeting, one of the most successful held by Wooster Lodge in many years, was carefully planned and managed by a committee consisting of Chas. Lautenschlager, Financial Secretary, Harvey Kamp, Treasurer, and Rev. E.E. Barnhart, Vice Grand.
The banquet committee of Rebekah’s included: Mrs. Harvey Keim, general chairman; Mrs. Ed Ross, dining room chairman; Mrs. Harvey Ritter, Mrs. H.L. Pfaff, Miss Erma Shisler, Mrs. R.L. Miller, Mrs. Harve Mullen, Mrs. E.F. Miller, Miss Elinor McIlvaine, Mrs. Charles Whitemyer, Mrs. George Derr, Miss Maybelle Sanderson, Miss Dollie Mattox, Mrs. Howard Reynolds, Miss Georgia Garver, Mrs. Harvey Kamp, Mrs. Ed Snoddy, Mrs. Silas Herman, Mrs. W.J. Laubach, Mrs. D.E. Billingsley, Mrs. George Saal, Mrs. Alice Mills and Helen Barton.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 29 November, 1938
pg 4
Masons Here For Reunion
Super Excellent Master’s Degree Given By Wooster Council Last Night.
The annual reunion of the member of Wooster Council No. 13, Royal and Select Masters was held last evening. The festivities started with a dinner in the Methodist church dining room. The special assembly followed in the Masonic Temple at 7:30 o’clock. The Super Excellent Master’s degree was exemplified by the officers and degree team of Wooster Council for the pleasure of Illustrious Companion Richard McLaughlin, of Canton, grand marshal of the Grand Council of Ohio.
Carl M. Limb, the presiding officer of the degree, was unable to be present because of illness and his chair was taken by M.O. Switzer. C.W. Steele was director of the degree work. The degree is one which always draws scores of Masons from Wayne and surrounding counties. Those taking part in the reunion degree work include:
Officers
Harry G. Laper, Master; J. Dudley Shamp, Deputy Master; J. Harvey Easterday, Prin. Cond. Work; Lewis M. Rhodes, Treasurer; Clyde L. Moody, Recorder; Wayne M. Gault, Captain of Guard; Oscar D. Kauffman, Cond. of Council; John W. Miller, Steward; Albert Goetz, Sentinel; A.R. Williams, Organist; C.W. Feightner, Marshal; J.W. Miller, Chaplain; R.J. Stout, Ritual Instructor.
Section One — Explanation of Emblems, Ill Comp. Paul E. Glasgow; Circle of Friendship, Ill Comp., C.W. Ellenwood; Historical Lecture Comp. George N. Coffey.
Section Two — Captives in Babylon; Ezekiel, Ill Comp. J. Harvey Easterday; Captives, Companions Shibley Kramer, Miller, Taylor, M.E. Easterday, Leyda, Shultz.
Section Three — Part 1 Audience chamber Zedekiah’s court; Gedellah, Ill Comp L.M. Rhodes, First Keeper, H.C. Straub, Second Keeper, Maynard Dawson; Third Keeper, Geo. A. Oyler; Companions, Lautzenheiser, Chapman, Heller, Collard.
Part 2. Court of Zedekiah Zedekiah, king of Judah, Comp. F.J. Leopold, Pashur Ill Comp. Brooks Ebert; Zephaniah, Ill Comp. W.B. Bryson, Jonathan G.N. Coffey; Jucal, W.. McCullough; Jeremiah, D.C. Funk; High Priest Ill Comp. P.E. Glasgow; Herald O.D. Kauffman; Herald, R.W. Miller; Trumpeter, R.T. Smigh; Horseman, R.T. Smigh; King’s Guards, C.W. Feightner, Capt. Markley, White, Swinehart, Correll, Lautzenheiser, Gault.
Section Four — Court of Nebuchadnezzar; Nebushadnezzer, Ill Comp. C.L. Moody; Asphenaz, Comp. M.O. Switzer; Beltshazzar, Comp. R. Allen Wood, Evil Meredoch, Comp. W.G. Brumbaugh; Nebuzaradan, Ill Comp. R.J. Stout; King’s Guards, Ross, Thompson, Franks, Matz, Miller.
Arloch. Comp. H.G. Laper.
Arloch’s Guards. Bishop, Latimer Warner, Palmer, Seaboyer.
Closing, Ill Comp. M.O. Switzer.
1939
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 14 April, 1939
pg 7
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Damascus Shrine Has Installation of Officers
The members of Damascus Shrine No. 11 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, met last evening in the Masonic Temple for the regular meeting and installation of officers.
The following officers were installed with Soj. Rhoda Channel, D.S.W.H.P. of Canton, O., as installing worthy high priestess, assisted by Soj. Florence Mann as installing herald:
Elected Officers
Idella B. France, Worthy High Priestess.
John M. Russell, Watchman of the Shepherds.
Elva Brink, Noble Phophestess.
Elwood Stine, Associate Watchman of Shepherds.
Blanche Weaver, Worthy Scribe.
Florence Wile, Worthy Treasurer.
Mildred Reese, Worthy Chaplain.
Vera Kauffman, Worthy Shepherdess.
Lucille Straub, Worthy Guide.
Appolative Officers
Helen Oyler, Worthy Herald.
Emma McMannis First Wise Man.
Erma Miller, Second Wise Man.
Martha Weiler, Third Wise Man.
Mildred Gruenke, First Hand Maid.
Carrie Ritter, Second Hand Maid.
Hope Stine, Third Hand Maid.
Carl Limb, King.
Rhea Gerstenslager, Queen.
Arline Bebout, Organist.
Eitha Laughlin, Worthy Guardian.
Ruah Crawns, Worthy Guard.
Adelia Marks, Flag Bearer.
Gladys Graham, Shrine Flag Bearer.
Florence Sponsler, Banner Bearer.
Couriers — Helen Biddle, Grace McMannis.
Flower Girl — Virginia Scott.
Queen’s Attendants — Helen McMannis, Ethel Lehman, Rose Bevington, Edna Critchfield, Sadie Cummings, Florence Faud, Jaunita McCuen, Naomi Horn, Emma Morr, Ruth Harvey, Irene Zimmerman, Bertha Davis.
Music — Arline Bebout and Olga Green.
Finance Committee — Elizabeth Snavely, Nellie Kuthe and Nellie McFarland.
Examining Committee — Lizzie Miller and Elizabeth Snavely.
Operator of Slides — Florence Mann.
Lecturer — Nellie Kuthe.
Sunshine Com. — Elva Brink, chairman; Bertha Davis, Creston; Mildred Grunke, Apple Creek; Isha Manly, Millersburg; Blanche Mayers, Shreve.
The music was furnished by Mabelle Haerle at the piano and Olga Green as vocalist.
Guests were present from Canton, Mansfield and Ashland.
Palms and spring glowers in yellow and white, the colors of the Shrine, were used to beautify the room.
Soj. Hope Stine, the Junior Past Worthy High Priestess, was presented with the Past Worthy High Priestess Jewel, with Soj. Channell making the presentation.
During the pleasant social hour after the meeting refreshments were served by Sojourners Effie Carl and Anna Scott and their efficient committee.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 22 May, 1939
pg 6
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Personals
The following persons went to Marietta Saturday to attend a dinner at the Masonic Lodge there: Harry C. Straub, George Oyler, O.D. Kaufman, C.W. Ellenwood, Charles I. Correll, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Koble, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fought, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gault, C.L. Moody, Willard Fike, E.Z. Ramey, Gertrude L. Reis, Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Bates, J. Dudley Shamp, Carl M. Limb, Carl W. Steel, Arthur Greene, Howard C. Zook, Frank Swinehart and Lloyd Ross.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 18 August, 1939
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of Past Years.
Ten years Ago.
Miss ? Robertson goes to Youngstown to attend the wedding of a friend.
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Twenty-two Years Ago.
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Mrs. J.B. Clark and Mrs. F.C. Ballard of Cleveland are guests in the home of F.M. VanOver.
Carl Limb left today for Otsego Lake as a part of a vacation outing.
Fifty Years Ago.
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NOTE: Ten Years Ago = 1929. Twenty-two Years Ago = 1917.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 12 October, 1939
pg 4
The Good Old Days
From Our Files of Past Years.
Ten Years Ago.
Mrs. H.R. Mowery, Miss Emma Fetter and Mrs. Charles Bixler spent the day with friends in Wellington.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Gerrett and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gerrett have returned to their homes in Camden, N.J., after a visit in the D.W. Becker home near Jefferson.
Mrs. E.G. Carl has returned home from Logan, O., where she attended sessions of Pythian Sisters grand lodge. She was a delegate from the Wooster lodge.
Miss Bessie Buckley of Sewickly, Pa., is a guest in the Limb home on Nold avenue.
Twenty-Two Years Ago.
Wayne county people said fare well, today, to two hundred volunteers when Company D and the Headquarters company entrained at the Wooster depot to begin their journey to training camp at Montgomery, Ala. Company D was in charge of Capt. M.R. Limb, First Lieut. Fred C. Redick, Second Lieut. Walter Yost, First Sergt. Julius Stark. Headquarters company was in charge of Capt. G.G. McCoy, Sergt. Maj. Gavin Harris, Sergt. Maj. Lester J. Wilson, Sergt. Maj. Lewis C. Baxter, Sergt. Maj. Frank Gerlach. Warren M. Billings is leader of the Headquarters company band. Joseph G. Stanley of Company D stepped from the train to say good-bye to relatives and was unable to get back before the train started. He will leave tomorrow.
Fifty Years Ago.
Mrs. A.M. Parrish left this morning for Johnstown, Pa., to spend several days with relatives.
Miss Maggie Wertz of Lodi is a guest of the G.P. Emrich family.
Henry Snyder & Son shipped a carload of horses to New York this morning.
John Ogden, Jr. was seriously hurt today in a fall from a derrick at Burbank.
Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Tiptom of Logan, O., are visiting Mrs. Uly Swartz of North Market street.
NOTE: On WCPL website newspaper digital archive, 10/31/1939 issue (Vol. VLXI No. 129) is incorrectly after 12/30/1939 (VLVIII No. 179).
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 31 October, 1939
pg 3
Fred Leopold Recalls Early Experiences
When Fred J. Leopold finished his trick at BR tower this afternoon he brought to a close more than 47 years of service for the Pennsylvania Lines, for beginning tomorrow, November 1st, Mr. Leopold goes on the company’s big roster of retired employes.
It was in 1891 that Mr. Leopold started to learn the vocation of a telegrapher in the office of the dispatcher, which at that time was located in the brick building across the tracks from the present freight house, and the following February, 1892, he went to work as an extra operator.
Continuously In Service
From that day until today Mr. Leopold has been continuously in the company’s employ, except for seven months in 1898 when he was in his country’s service as a soldier in the Spanish-American war, going to Cuba with Company D, 8th Ohio volunteers.
The $50 a month salary for 12 hours of work daily which the Wooster man received when he started work was big money in those days, when railroading was quite in contrast with what it is today.
The chief dispatcher’s office was located in Wooster when Mr. Leopold became a Pennsylvania Lines telegraph operator. Bill Everly was dispatcher. George Leyda was the Wooster agent. John Wright was supervisor and William A. Routson, Sr., was trainmaster. None of them are alive today. Among those employed in the dispatcher’s office were John Lang, Jacob Quest, Louis Morrow, and John Fitzgerald. The movement of trains between Alliance and Crestline was handled from Wooster. In 1893 the dispatcher’s office was moved to Pittsburgh, but Mr. Leopold remained in Wooster, and has spent his years working in every office of the company between Canton and Crestline. His longest periods of service have been in Wooster, at Millbrook, and at BR tower.
Test With Morse Code
BR tower, he said today, is the only one where the Morse code is still used and it is used there only for testing wires, all of the wires in this area being tested there regularly. All Pennsylvania trains are now dispatched through the use of telephones.
The Pennsylvania was a one-track railroad through Wooster when Mr. Leopold went to work. The heavy passenger traffic handled during the time of the Chicago world’s fair in 1893 brought the decision to double-track this part of the system, and two tracks proved adequate until about 1914 when the third one was added.
25 Cars In Train
The average freight train in the early days of Mr. Leopold’s days with the company consisted of a maximum of 25 cars. Now, with the aid of pushers, freights contain as many as 125 cars, and the huge cars of today each carry several times the tonnage of their wooden predecessors. A freight train today probably moves as many tons of freight as ten trains transported in the nineties.
During the depression years freight tonnage took a decided drop and the heavy traffic of the past two months is the biggest volume of freight business the company has done since before the crash of 1929.
Front Porch Campaign
Ranking right up with the heavy passenger traffic of the world’s fair, Mr. Leopold recalls the days of the McKinley “frontporch” campaign for the presidency in 1895 when thousands of persons were taken to Canton to meet and hear the Republican candidate who won the presidency that year. The Pennsylvania ran excursions from as far west as Denver, and the round trip fare was $1 per person.
During many years of Mr. Leopold’s service it was the duty of the operator, in case of a wreck, to get to the scene and set up a telegraph office in order that communication could be established to facilitate the clearing of the tracks. The most serious wreck he recalls was the “Sugar Creek” wreck, east of Wellersville, which required four days to clear away. When he got to the scene he had to wade through oysters several inches thick, carloads of oysters having been in transit on one of the trains.
A bad wreck at the point where the old B. & O. trestle crossed the Pennsylvania near Millbrook before the outbreak of the world war, and the later wreck in which passenger cars and pullmans of No. 22 were scattered over the right of way between the Sough and Henry street crossings in Wooster are others that came within his experience.
The present Wooster depot, Mr. Leopold recalls was built in 1893. The old depot was the present freight house, which stood nearer the tracks than at present.
William Snavely and Carl Limb are about the only retired railroaders living in Wooster who were in service when Mr. Leopold began work with the Pennsy.
Although Mr. Leopold has been continuously on the job for nearly 50 years, except for his war service and yearly vacations, he has found time to take an interest in community affairs in Wooster. He has been an active member in various Masonic groups, has been secretary of the Blue Lodge for more than 20 years, and was among those responsible for the undertaking of the building of the present Masonic Temple.
Mr. and Mrs. Leopold live at 323 West Larwill street.
Plans for the immediate future have not been made, he said, but added that “I’ll find something to do to keep busy.”
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 1 December, 1939
pg 7
Society
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Personals
Those members of the Damascus Shrine in Wooster who were in Ashland Wednesday evening as guests at the inspection and dinner given by the Elma Shrine there included Sojourners Idella B. France, Elva Brink, Carl Limb, Helen Oyer, Ann Chapman, Elma Miller, Juanita McCuen, Naomi Horn, Vera Kaufman, Anna Scott, Leona Scott, Virginia Scott, Ruth Harvey, Edna Critchfield, Blanche Weaver, Emma McManus, Helen McManus, Ruth Perkins, Arlene Bebout, Elwood Stine, Hope Stine, Florence Wile, Eitha Laughlin; and also Helen Bidle and Mildred Gruenke of Apple Creek, and Catherine Kindig and Irene Parks of Saville.
1940
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 14 May, 1940
pg 11
Community Chest Givers
Additional general contributors to the Wooster Community Chest are as follows:
[long list ] … Carl Limb, …. [long list continues] … Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Limb, ….
Clubs and Organizations
Junior Women’s Club $20.00
Wooster Federation of Women’s Clubs $75.00
Westminster Church $50.00
Lions Club $50.00
Modern Woodmen of America $10.00
American Legion Aux. $ 5.00
Monday Club $20.00
NOTE: Fifty years ago = 1890.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 16 September, 1940
pg 4
From Our Files
They Were Big News Years Ago
Ten Years Ago.
Major Louis G. Patton of Akron meets the Wooster National Guard and Reserve officers to plan a troop school in the armory during the winter.
Miss Jeane Darr, who has been ill, is able to resume her teaching duties in the Pittsburg avenue school.
P.J. Higgins of Wooster was accidentally killed in a planing mill in Apple Creek. His death was caused by the breaking of a derrick, parts of which fell upon him.
Twenty-two Years Ago.
A glance over the advertisements shows the following business houses in Wooster: Craig’s Cash Store, Hi? Racket Store, Wallace theater, Frederick’s Store, Lyric Theater, Shamp’s News Depot, Southern Ice Cream Parlor, Keister-Blough Company, Minglewood Coal Company, A. Licofsky, grocer, Gray and Son, J.E. Proctor Drug Store, G.W. Klinger, coal dealer, Danford Company, Gray and Smith Milling company, Medina Gas and Fuel Company, The Syndicate, Rich’s Hardware, Freedlander’s Store, ? Amster, South End Grocery, Wooster Auto Supply Co, Ginter’s garage, Hoffman’s Music Store, Wooster Electric Co., T.E. Rice Piano store, Wallace theater.
Fifty Years Ago.
Canton Wright of Wooster starts with the following officers Alcock, captain; John M. Russell, Lieutenant; S.K. ?, ?; Joseph H. Wilhelm, treasurer; James M. Quincy, accountant; Adam Eyman, ??. The Canton has a membership of thirty. W.H. Baumgardner, C.C. Adams, John Figert, Edward Siegenthaler, Charles Zimmerman, M.L. Warner, Carl M. Limb, R.T. Bechtel, William Horn, Charles M. Taylor, Guy E. Teeple, R.L. Mead, William Limb, Joe H. Kester, Edward Gray, E.K. Geiselman, W. McConnell, Jess Warner, James Hamilton, George Palmer, Charles Horn, W.C. Myers, John B. Rockey, John Johnston, are the officers.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 19 October, 1940
pg 3
Company Fund Is Over $500
Contributions Continue to Come for Money Raised for Wayne Co. Guardsmen.
Wooster’s fund for guardsmen who leave Monday for a year’s military training passed the goal of $500 today. Police Chief Walter Yost, chairman of the Board of Trade’s military affairs committee, reported. Additional contributions were still coming in, and more money will be acceptable, members of the committee reported.
The committee turned over to Lt. Luther S. Miller, commander of the Shreve detachment, the sum of $100, and received a fine note of thanks from the commander, who was placed in charged of the Shreve unit this week when Lt. Cloyd Sands, of Wooster, was disqualified in his physical examination, having a defect in his hearing.
The committee has not decided upon the exact division of the money betwen the Wooster and Shreve units, but will place in the hands of Capt. Julius Stark a substantial sum before the Wooster men leave on Monday.
Contributions since those previously acknowledged have come from the following: Moose Lodge $25; Brenner Bros. $5; Wooster Daily Record $5; H.L. Boigegrain $5; L.C. Crites $2; A.W. Proper $1; Carl Limb $5; Eagles Lodge $20; Wooster Drilling Co. $10; Bauer Mfg. Co. $10; Wooster Rubber Co. $10; Citizens National Bank $25; Wayne Building & Loan Co. $25; Ohio Boxboard Co., Rittman $10.
The note of thanks from Lt. Miller was as follows:
I wish to thank the community of Wooster for the contribution of $100 for the Hq. Det. 2nd, Bn 145 Infantry, of Shreve, which was presented to me this date by Police Chief Walter Yost and Abe Brenner of the Military Affairs Committee of the Wooster Board of Trade. This contribution will be very useful to the members of this command during the present tour of duty.
Luther R. Miller
2nd Lt. 145 Inf. Commanding
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 16 November, 1940
pg 2
Probate Court
Hattie Limb Will Filed
The last will and testament of Hattie Limb, late of Wooster has been filed with the probate court. It was written June 7, 1938 and provides that after the payment of all just debts and funeral expenses by the executors the entire estate, both real and personal shall pass to her brother Carl M. Limb and her sister, Florence C. Limb, in equal shares. It also provides that Carl and Florence shall be appointed as co-executors of the estate with a request that they be permitted to serve without bond.
The next of kin include three brothers, George S. Limb, Wooster, Harry Limb, Sebring, Florida and Carl M. Limb of Wooster, a sister, Florence Limb of Wooster, two nieces, Nancy Limb and Helen Lou Limb, both of Wooster and two nephews, Frederick Limb, Gary, Indiana and George Limb of Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 30 November, 1940
pg 2
Probate Court
Executors Qualify
Florence C. Limb and Carl M. Limb have qualified as executors of the estate of Hattie Limb of Wooster and are serving without bond as requested in the will. No inventory is contemplated but a statement filed in lieu of an appraisement with the probate court shows real and personal property valued at $616.12.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 17 December, 1940
pg 13
Legal Notices
Notice of Appointment
Estate of Hattie Limb, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Florence C. Limb and Carl M. Limb, of Wooster, Ohio have been duly appointed executors of the estate of Hattie Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred.
Dated this 28th day of November, 1940.
U.S. Saunders
Probate Judge of said County
Dec. 17-24-31.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 24 December, 1940
pg 13
Legal Notices
Notice of Appointment
Estate of Hattie Limb, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Florence C. Limb and Carl M. Limb, of Wooster, Ohio have been duly appointed executors of the estate of Hattie Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred.
Dated this 28th day of November, 1940.
U.S. Saunders
Probate Judge of said County
Dec. 17-24-31.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 31 December, 1940
pg 13
Legal Notices
Notice of Appointment
Estate of Hattie Limb, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Florence C. Limb and Carl M. Limb, of Wooster, Ohio have been duly appointed executors of the estate of Hattie Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred.
Dated this 28th day of November, 1940.
U.S. Saunders
Probate Judge of said County
Dec. 17-24-31.
1941
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 11 April, 1941
pg 6
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Spring Ceremony For The Damascus Shrine
Installing ceremonies of Damascus Shrine No. 11, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Thursday evening at Masonic Temple, followed the regular business meeting. This is an annual ceremony, and drew many guests, both from Wooster and other towns.
Installing officers were:
Installing officer, P.W.H.P., Rhoda Channell
Worthy Chaplain, P.W.H.P.Hope Stine
Worthy Herald, P.W.H.P. Clara Hauger
Worthy Scribe, Ann Chapman
Worthy Organist, Mabelle Haerle
Worthy Guardian, Florence Mann
National Escort, P.W.H.P., Erma Miller
Quartette, Evelyn Biddle, Olga Green, Deltha Fisher, Georgie Ackerman
Elective Officers were:
Worthy High Priestess, Mildred Reese
Watchman of Shepherds, John Russell
Noble Prophetess, Mildred Reese
Ass. Watchman of Shepherds, Elwood Stine
Worthy Scribe, Blanche Weaver
Worthy Treasurer, Florence Wile
Worthy Chaplain, Lucille Straub
Worthy Shepherdess, Mildred Gruenke
Worthy Guide, Ruth Perkins
Worthy Herald, Helen Oyler
First Wise Man, Emma McMannis
Second Wise Man, Florence Sponsler
King, Carl Limb
Queen, Rhea Griggs
First Hand Maid, Carrie Ritter
Second Hand Maid, Elva Brink
Third Hand Maid, Idella France
Organist, Arlene Bebout
Worthy Guardian, Nancy White
Worthy Guard, Gayle Sommerville
Honorary officers are:
Queen’s Attendants: Dorothy Burger, Naomi Horn, Faye O’Dell, Ruth Fisher, Ethel Lehman, Rose Snyder
Flower Girl, Bernice Kinsel
Courier, Helen Bidle
Courier, Virginia Scott
Operator of Slides, Florence Mann
American Flagbearer, Adelia Marks
Banner Bearer, Florence Faud
The music was beautiful with Soj. Mabelle Haerle at the piano, the songs of the quartette and the solos of Sojourners Evelyn Biddle and Deltha Fisher being most appropriate.
There were thirty-one visitors from the neighboring Shrines of Ashland, Canton, Mansfield and Delaware, and as this was an open installation, Eastern Stars and Masons and other invited guests filled the room to capacity.
Line officers were in pink and the honorary officers in aqua floor length dresses. Eastern Stars sent two attractive baskets of flowers for the ceremony Soj. Hope Stine and her committee did the other decorating.
Soj. Erma Miller presented the Past Officer’s jewel to Soj. Elva Brink and welcomed her into the circle of the Past Worthy High Priestesses.
Soj. Vera Kauffman presented a gift to the newly elected Worthy High Priestess, Soj. Mildred Reese, from her new officers. Soj. Reese thanked the Shrine in being made Worthy High Priestess, and in her fine address to the Shrine, gave as her theme for the year “Loyalty.”
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 24 October, 1941
pgs 8 & 13
Legal Notices
Probate Notice
Notice is hereby given that the following Accounts of Executors, Administrators, Guardians etc. filed in the Probate Court and suspended for publication of notice will be for hearing on Friday, November 7th, 1941 at 10 o’clock a.m.
Executors
First and Final Account of Carl M. Limb and Florence C. Limb as executors of the estate of Hattie Limb, deceased.
Guardians
Fifth and Final Account of Helen W. Limb as guardian of the estate of Helen Louise Limb.
U.S. Saunders
Probate Judge of Wayne County, O.
Oct. 16-23-30
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 30 October, 1941
pgs 16 & 17
Legal Notices
Probate Notice
Notice is hereby given that the following Accounts of Executors, Administrators, Guardians etc. filed in the Probate Court and suspended for publication of notice will be for hearing on Friday, November 7th, 1941 at 10 o’clock a.m.
Executors
First and Final Account of Carl M. Limb and Florence C. Limb as executors of the estate of Hattie Limb, deceased.
Guardians
Fifth and Final Account of Helen W. Limb as guardian of the estate of Helen Louise Limb.
U.S. Saunders
Probate Judge of Wayne County, O.
Oct. 16-23-30
1942
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 11 April, 1942
pg 5
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New Officers Installed At Regular April Meeting
Members of the Damascus Shrine No. 11, O.W.S. of J. held their regular April meeting Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple. A recess was called after the business meeting and the annual installation of officers followed.
The installing offices were: Sojourner Hope Stine, District Deputy, Installing Officer, Sojourner Hallene Benninghoff, Ashland O., as Herald; Sojourner Good, Ashland, O., a W. Chaplain; Sojourner Ottrissa Gulliford as W. Scribe; Sojourner Catherine Kingid as Organist.
During the evening the following officers were installed; Mrs. Vera Kaufman, Worthy High Priestess; Mrs. Elwood Stine, Watchman of Shepherds, Mrs. Lucille Straub, Noble Prophetess, Mr. John Russell, Associate Watchman of Shepherd, Mrs. Blance Weaver, W. Scribe, Mrs. Florence Wile, W. Treasurer, Mrs. Mildred Gruenke, W. Chaplain, Mrs. Ruth Perkins, W. Shepherdess; Mrs. Mabelle Haerle, W. Guide, Mrs. Helen Oyler, W. Herald; Mrs. Emma McMannis, First Wise Man; Mrs. Erma Miller, second Wise Man, Miss Martha Weiler, Third Wise Man; Mr. Carl Limb, King; Mrs. Georgia Ackerman, Queen; Mrs. Voyce green, First Hand Maid; Mrs. Ruth Fisher, Second Hand Maid; Mrs. Idella France, Third Wise Man; Mrs. Arlene Bebout, Organist; Mrs. Juanita McCuen, W. Guardian; Mr. Frank Haerle, W. Guard.
Queen’s Attendants, Mrs. Helen Steiger, Mrs. Rose Snyder, Mrs. Fay O’Dell and Mrs. Ethel Lehman, Couriers, Mrs. Helen Bidle and Miss Virginia Scott; American Flag Bearer, Mrs. Adelia Marks; Shrine Banner Bearer, Mrs. Florence Faud; operator of slides, Mrs. Florence Mann.
As the new Worthy High Priestess, Soj. Vera Kaufman was escorted to her station in the East, she was met by her two small daughters, Marilyn and Virginia, who presented her with bouquets of roses, with appropriate little speeches.
As this was an Open Installation, many guests were present from the Eastern Star and Masonic bodies, as well as visiting Sojourners came from Ashland, Massillon, Brewster and Canton.
NOTE: Harry Limb was living in Sebring, Florida at this time.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 1 September, 1942
pg 6
Personals
News of People Coming, Going
Mrs. Mabel Russell of Sebring, Fla., spent the past week with her cousin, Mrs. Ellen Good, E. Bowman St. While here she also visited in the Carl and Harry Limb homes, Nold Ave.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 30 November, 1942
pg 5
Society
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Entertain 500 Club
At their home on Beall Ave., Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Faud entertained their 500 club.
Five tables were in play during the evening, with the high score prizes going to Mrs. Theo Bogner and Carl Limb.
1943
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 9 April, 1943
pg 8
Officers Installed By Damascus Shrine
The members of Damascus Shrine No. 11, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, met last night in the Masonic Temple. The installation of officers was the highlight of the evening with the following sojourners as installing officers:
Elwood Stine, installing watchman of shepherds. Rhea Griggs, installing herald. Hope Stine, installing chaplain; Vera Kaufman, installing scribe; Catherine Kindig, installing organist; Elva Brink, installing guardian; Effie Hosler, installing flag bearer.
Elected officers Lucille Straub, worthy high priestess; John McRussell, watchman of shepherds; Mildred Gruenke, noble prophetess; Edmund Gruenke, associate watchman of shepherds; Blanche Weaver, worthy scribe; Florence Wile, worthy treasurer; Ruth Perkins, chaplain; mabelle Haerle, worthy shepherdess; Helen Oyler, worthy guide.
Appointive officers Ruth Fisher, worthy herald; Emma McMannis, first wise man; Erma Weiler, second wise man; Martha Wiler, third wise man; Carl Limb, king; Georgia Ackerman, queen; Voyce Green, first hand maid; Naomi Horn, third hand maid; Arlene Fetzer, organist; Jaunita McCuen, worthy guardian; Frank Haerle, worthy guard.
Honorary officers Virginia Scott and Edith Vickers, couriers.
Queen’s attendants Faye O’dell, Helen Steiger, Dorothy Burger, Genevieve Snyder, Evelyn Studer and Rose Snyder.
American flag bearer, Adelia Marks; Shrine flag bearer, Idella France; Shrine banner bearer, Florence Sponseler; operator of slides, Florence Mann.
Evelyn Biddle, the soloist of the evening, rendered several beautiful selections. Hope Stine presented Vera Kaufman with the past worthy high priestess jewel, and the past worthy high priestesses invited Vera to join their select circle.
Gifts from the officers were presented to Vera Kaufman by Mildred and Edmund Gruenke.
Lucille Straub was given a lovely vase from her officers with a beautiful bouquet of mixed flowers from the Edmund Gruenkes.
Elwood Stine was also presented with the past watchman of shepherds jewel by Lucille Straub.
The room was beautiful with flowers and ferns on a background of white. Mabelle Haerle was chairman of the decorating committee, with Lene Kleinhenz assisting.
Guests were present from Ashland, West Salem and Millersburg.
A social hour was enjoyed after the meeting with refreshments served by Effie Carl and her committee of Ida Wecht, Emma Mors?, Kate Smith, Emma Slaybaugh, Nell Mcfarlan, Ottrissa Gulliford.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 7 May, 1943
pg 10
Have Contributed to City Community Chest
Names of contributors who have already sent in checks to the Wooster Community Chest follow:
Up to and including $50: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Way, Frank Leisy, C.R. Neiswander, A.F. Southwick, B.E. Boreman, Robert E. Calvert, Geo. Klinger and Sons, Mrs. Lena Zaugg, Frances G. Kean, James B. Rahl, David A. Taggart, L.R. Critchfield, Mrs. F.C. Redick, Agnes B.C. Strong, D.L. Edwards, Mrs. John Myers, Theo Timko, C.R. Cutright, Dr. Eva Cutright, Mrs. H.N. Mateer, H.D. Swigart, Martin, Remp, H.T. Fullerson, Mrs. Eckstein, Mrs. Geo. Gerstenslager, Mrs. Carrie Smyser, T.P. Bowman, Z.A. Reed, J.C. Carpenter, D.J. Foss, J.R. Edwards, Ralph Hathaway, Geo. W. Bradford, Paul Weitzel, Gray Drug Store, Geo. Coffey, Wayne Hotel, Isaly Dairy Co., Landis and Bowman, H.C. Smith, Mrs. M.H. Frank, L.W. Coolidge, Arthur O. Borg, Mrs. Sam Garee.
Leonora Jeffries, G.W. Unger, Sadie and R.I. Yoder, W.J. Holmes, J.R. McLaughlin, Dwight Webb, Jr., Earl M. Crites, Paul C. Thomas, Mrs. Elva Brink, Ola Arick, Mrs. A.B. Park, L.C. Crites, Mrs. Del Axe, Carl M. Limb, Rev. Paul S. Kelly, Mrs. Florence Van Hyming, Theo. Bogner, F.W. Hillen, Clarence G. Miller, Mrs. Helen Schaaf, John J. Klise, R.E. King, Stanley R. Wetty, Ruth Herron, Howard Zook, Mrs. Katharine Fisher, Miss Martha Bennett, Wayne Poultry Farm, Donald Weimer, Ralph Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Derr, Cora and Edna Schmuck, M.E. Winger, Miss Gretchen White, E.R. Heiser, H.E. Denlinger, A.J. Fitzpatrick, W.E. Stoneburner, Miss Rachel Mackenzie, Mrs. Warren Keister, A.W. Smyser, R.T. Bechtel, E.D. Merkle, W.C. McCullough, A.R. Buchman.
From $50 to and including $100: Sears Rowbuck and Company.
Over $100: H. Freedlander and Co.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 9 October, 1943
pg 6
Boyd Rites Held
SHREVE, Oct. 9 — Funeral services for William H. Boyd were held at the home here Thursday at 3:30. After the service, in charge of Rev. Philip L. Gould, a service was conducted by C.L. Moody, master of Ebenezer Lodge Wooster and H.C. Zook, chaplain. Pallbearers also from this lodge were F.J. Leopold, C.M. Limb, L.M. Rhodes, Howard Reed, Oliver Fisher and Albert Goetz. Burial was made in Wooster cemetery.
Among those from out of town attending the services were Mrs. R.M. Boyd and daughter, Mildred; Mrs. Clifford Martin; Mrs. Emma Reed; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson; Mrs. Mary Zarlengo; Mrs. Ebert Fahr; Peter Zarlendo, Wooster; Mrs. Charles Getz, Loudonville; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Boyd, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mast and Mrs. Gertrude Whorl, Mansfield; Walter Boyd, Elyria; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wise; Miss Ruth Whorl; Ora Wright and daughter, Leona, Mansfield; Wiley K. Miller, Canal Fulton; Mrs. John Duel and Mrs. Tidball Woods, Malvern; Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and A.D. Smetzer, Ashland; Mr. and Mrs. James Forgey, Millersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barnard and George F. Schroner, Canton.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 29 October, 1943
pg 10
O.H. Larwill Rites Are Held This Afternoon
Services for the late O.H. Larwill, who died on Tuesday after an extended illness, were held at St. James Episcopal church at 2 p.m. today with Rev. Chas. D. Hering, of Tiffin, former pastor of St James and Rev. Lloyd Gressle, present pastor of the church, officiation. Interment was made in Wooster Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Correll, Norbert Lee, W.J. Bartolette, Cloyd Taylor, Henry Hunt and Carl Limb. Services were arranged by Bevington and Pim.
1944
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 14 April, 1944
pg 8
Society
Damascus Shrine Installs Officers
The Installing Ceremonies of Damascus Shrine last evening were dignified and beautiful. Baskets and bowls of snapdragons and lilies were used against a background of white in the Fast.
The Installing officers included Hope Stine as installing worthy high priestess, Elva Brink as installing chaplain, Rhea Griggs as installing Herald, Nell McFarland as installing scribe, Catherine Kindig as installing organist and Idella France as flag bearer.
Those installed were Mildred Gruenke, worthy high priestess; John Russell, watchman of shepherds; Edmund Gruenke, associate watchman of shepherds; Blanche Weaver, worthy scribe; Florence Wile, worthy treasurer; Mabelle Haerle, worthy chaplain; Helen Oyler, worthy shepherdess; Naomi Horn, worthy guide; Ruth Fisher, worthy Herald; Emma McMannis, first wise man; Erma Miller, second wise man; Martha Weiler, third wise man; Carl Limb, king; Maxine Heisler, queen; Voyce Greene, first hand maid; Helen Carson, third hand maid; Georgia Ackerman, worthy guardian; Frank Haerle, worthy guard.
Virginia Scott, Edith Vickers as couriers.
Helen Steiger, Dorothy Burger, Deltha Fisher and Martha Grenert as queen’s attendants; Evelyn Studer as American Flag bearer; Ottrissa Guilliford as shrine flag bearer; Emma Morr as shrine banner bearer; Adelia Marks as operator of sliders.
A gift from the officers was presented to Lucille Straub as she retired from the office of worthy high priestess by Ruth Perkins with a song by Deltha Fisher.
A social hour was enjoyed after the meeting with refreshments served by Nell McFarland and her committee.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 1 June, 1944
pg 13
More Contributors to the Community Chest
Here are additional contributions to the Wooster Community Chest, which has attained its goal of $14,750.
Contributions up to $25.00
Clark Shearer, D.I. Ellwood, B.E. Rickabaugh, William A. Harden, Perry Mowrer, G.A. Boone, J.A. Cree & Co., A.R. Holliday, Ethel Kline, Order of the Eastern Star, Knights of Columbus K-Q Club, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Parker, Emmett Sadler, Wayne Gault, Robert Denman, Mrs. Gertrude Huber, Mrs. F. Stype, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Norton, Richard Harbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Wilko Paanan, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Thatcher, Mr. and Mrs. A. Clayton Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Landis, OlD. Blough, Mrs. Paul McClure, June Stanley, Ethel Bitner, T.W. Miller, Mrs. Mae Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Orson Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Caldwell, Lola Hauenstein, Mrs. Alvin Rhamy, Ethel Motter, Mrs. M.A. Rhamy, Mrs. William Faud, Mrs. Anna Simms, Mrs. Della Lombard, Orlo Sinclair, Lon R. Johnson, H.W. Conn, Agnes B.C. Strong, W.R. Carson, Mrs. George H. Bainard, Eldon May, Mrs. William Parsons, Miss Burdean Stevenson, Albert Fesler, Ed Kirschner, Robert Ewing, Mrs. Clara Mason, Margaret Davison, Mark A. Bar?, Regina Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weimer, W.D. Johns, Emmet Strauss.
H.C. Black, Orga Foster, Rose DiGiacomo, Mrs. Joe DiGiacomo, Mrs. C. Otto Slaybaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher, Mrs. W.D. Julius, I. Zimmerman, Mrs. Harold Ray, Ben Swartz, Mrs. Rodney Steiger, Mrs. Clayton Wolbaugh, Grace Sanderson, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McMannis, S.G. Harry, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robey, Mrs. J.G. Darr, Mrs. Earl Faber, A.A. Anderson, R.G. Baird, Mrs. W.H. Free, M. Roland Cox, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Hunter, Mrs. Harry W. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Paton, Mrs. R.E. Slaybaugh, George J. Mellert, C.A. Starn, Mrs. D.F. Hummel, Martha F. Hartman, L.W. Hinsman, Frank G. Gray, Walter Clark, F.W. Blough, C.W. Ellenwood, W.H. Keim, R.E. Porter, Mrs. Ed Blackly, William Stitt, W.M. White, Robert Newman, Mrs. Herman Mays, John Gaut, Paul Batdorf, Miss Bernice Seib, Harold Snoddy, J.L. Swain, Mrs. H.W. McCoy, Roy W. Swartz, Mrs. J.F. Kistler, Mrs. Paul Liggett, Mrs. Ralph Landes, Doris Martin, Mrs. Vinton Leach, Mrs. H.DiOnne, Carl Limb, Joseph Masters, Sadie Kauffman, Ora Kaufman, Helen Franks, Harry W. Merril, L.J. Dooner, Ruth Kramer, Elsie McClintock, John Walter, Mrs. H.S. Slater, W.A. Kerr, Blair Lightner, Mrs. Walter Major.
Mrs. C.L. Eastman, Bernard L. Pfaff, Alice Horn, Lillian Horn, Amelia Young, Mrs. Floyd Snyder, Brooks Johnston, T.H. Reit, C.V. Steinmetz, Mrs. Karl Finney, Bernard Footlick, J.H. Herman, Mrs. Vincent Chenevey, Jonas Mowrer, L.N. Stanley, Shirley Fackler, Mrs. Dominic Calabria, Mike Rose, John DiOrio, Mrs. R. Iannarelli, Mrs. V. Cicconetti, Mrs. F. Smith, Mrs. James Scale, Louis Casper, Mary DiVito, Sam Del Propost, Mike Bonadio, Clair Funk, Cornelia Falvo, Dorothy Naftzger, Ralph Dorazio, John Quicci, Tony Casper, Aloysius Borras, Del Feightner, Vincent Zarlengo, Ella Beck, J.R. Kostanbader, John Baker, Mrs. Petri F. Tomassetti, Forest Stevic, O.A. Kramer, Carmen Vizzo, Pete Angelo, Nicholas Pagniano, Mrs. D. Scale, Joe Iannarelli, D. Tommasetti, John Mowrer, George Ressler, Joseph Massaro, D. Bartholomew, Theodore Timko, Mrs. Ellen Iannarelli, A. Massaro, Mrs. Sylvia Cowans, Nicandro Grande.
$50 to $100
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Secrest, Brenner Brothers, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Loehr.
This does not complete the list of contributors. A further list will be published in a few days.
NOTE: Obituary for Harry Limb, son of Martin Limb and Margaret Schaible and brother of Carl Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 8 July, 1944
pg 3
Harry Limb Dies At His Home in Florida
Harry Limb passed away this morning at 3 o’clock at his home in Sebring, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Sina Bricker Limb of Orrville, two brothers and one sister living in Wooster, Carl and Florence of Nold ave., and George of North Grant st. The body will arrive at the home in Orrville, Monday evening, and further arrangements will be made later.
NOTE: Obituary for Marcus George Limb, son of M.R. Limb and Lucile Bradshaw and nephew of Carl Limb.
NOTE: Death of Marcus George Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 6 September, 1944
pg 10
George Limb, 44, Dies Following an Operation
George Limb, aged 44, a son of the late Major M.R. Limb, former mayor of Wooster, died yesterday in a hospital in New York City, following an operation performed a week ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Walter B. Cook Funeral Home, 117 West 72nd st, New York, on Friday. Burial will be made there.
Mr. Limb, who served as a radio operator in World War one, was with the army of occupation in Germany following that war, and illegible line where he was in the radio business for some years, a pioneer dealer here.
Since leaving Wooster he has continued his special radio work, and for the past few years was in important government service. His operation was brought on, it is believed, because of overwork. Pneumonia which followed, resulted in his death.
Surviving are his wife, Irene Funk Limb, one daughter, Betty, and one brother, Major Fritz Limb, serving somewhere in the South Pacific. He was a nephew of Carl, George and Florence Limb of Wooster.
1945
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 April, 1945
pg 4
[with photo]
New White Shrine Worthy High Priestess Installed
After taking her vows at the Altar, the newly installed Worthy High Priestess, Ruth Perkins, was presented with her White Shrine Bible by her son. Jack Robert Quinn, soloist from Fort Wayne, Ind. is pictured above them.
Open installation of officers for the White Shrine of Wooster was held last night at Masonic Temple. From seven-thirty until eight o’clock the Misses Elaine and Ellen Miller played “Traumerei” by Schumann, “Adagio” from the “Moonlight Sonata” by Beethoven, “Minuet” by Handel, Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and “Poem” by Fibich.
Following this musical prelude the installing officers were seated in their chairs around the room. The installing officers were:
Hope Stine, supreme instructress, installing officer; H.J. Cole, watchman of shepherds-elect Washington Shrine Canton, assistant installing officer; Vera Kaufman, past worthy high priestess, installing herald, Ethel Shaw; Palestine Shrine Cleveland, assistant installing herald Helen Sharp, worthy high priestess-elect Massillon Shrine, installing chaplain, Mildred Cole worthy high priestess-elect Washington Shrine Canton, installing scribe S.A. Read Past watchman of shepherds Elma Shrine, Ashland installing flag bearer, Catherine Rindig, installing organist.
The retiring Worthy High Priestess, Mildred Greunke, presided at the opening of the meeting. Lucille Straub, Junior Past Worthy High Priestess, was the inviting Herald.
In the center of the room the officers to be installed were seated in the form of a Latin Cross before the installation ceremony.
Those installed last night are:
Worthy high priestess Ruth Perkins, watchman of shepherds Elwood Stine, noble prophetess Mabelle Haerle, associate watchman of shepherds John Russell, worthy scribe Blanch Weaver, worthy treasurer Florence Wile worthy chaplain, Helen Oyler worthy shepherdess, Naomi Horn, worthy guide Lene Kleinhenz, worthy herald, Ruth Fisher first wise man Emma McMannis, second wise man, Maxine Heisler, third wise man Martha Weiler, king, Carl Limb, queen, Ruth Miller, first hand maid, Marie Schaffler, third hand maid, Donna Hunter, worthy organist, Arlene Fetzer, worthy guardian Georgia Ackerman worthy guard, Edmund Gruenke.
Honorary officers Couriers Virginia Scott, Edith Vickers angel, Thelma Kaufman, Madonna, Mary Jane Hider flower firls Dorothy Cox, Clara Orr queens ??? Helen Steger Oreta McCormick Edna Biff? Cora ? Betty Metsker, Voyce Greer, Rose Sander, Ethel Le? Esther Fox, Betty Perran, Edith Sale, ? Berry, American flag bearer Selpha Hershey, ??? Edith Rickett.
Elinor Spei?er read the Ode to the Flag and then ?ahne ? Perkins was being ??? to the East she recited the Twenty Third Pssalm accompanied by the Miller duo. For ?? the ? was decorated ??? a white arch entwined with ?? banked with palms and ferns and lighted by tapers in candelabras.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 10 July, 1945
pg 5
Social Events . . . . Clubs . . . . Personals
Personals
Major Fritz Limb, recently returned from the Philippines, came down from Crile General Hospital today for a brief visit with his uncle and aunt, Carl, George and Florence Limb, and left again this afternoon. He is to be transferred to Ashford General Hospital for further treatment.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 July, 1945
pg 2
Major, Who Enlisted at 13, Says Two Wars Are Enough
“After this war I am going to settle down and do a lot of fishing,” was how Maj. Fritz Limb explained his plans for after the war.
“I’m also very grateful that I’ll be too old to be in another war. Two’s enough in one person’s life,” he continued, expressing his opinion of war as a career.
Maj. Limb was the son of Major M.R. Limb, who commanded Company D, 146th Infantry, formerly a Wooster company when he went overseas in World War I.
When thirteen, Fritz ran away from high school and enlisted in the regular army. “Had to lie about my age and tell them I was eighteen to get in,” he recalled. While in the army his rank was plain buck private.
“If there had been any ???, I probably would have had ??,” he remarked.
Fortunate in going overseas along with his father, Pvt. Limb served in France, Germany and Belgium.
“I got out of the army in ? and reenlisted – in the navy,” Maj. Limb said.
After four years in the navy as a radio operator, ?? decided it was about time to go back to school. “I took a course in engineering at Valparaiso University in Indiana and while there was in the officers reserve national guard,” he related.
Called to Duty
In the fall of 1940 all officers of the National Guard were called to active duty and after training in several camps in the states were sent to Hawaii in 1942 where Major Limb was connected with the engineer combat battalion.
From Hawaii Major Limb’s battalion was called for duty in the South Pacific where they participated in battles for New Guinea, the Ad? and Marshall Islands. ?? Dutch New Guinea ??? campaigns ? Front ??? New Guinea they were sent ?? of Leyte in the ?? Philippines then up to ??? the battalion became ?? known as The Avengers of Bataan.
In Manila Hospital
?? Major Limb was wounded ?? and went to a hospital in Manila and was later ?? the states for rest and ?? Ashford General ?? White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This action took ?? years overseas.
On his blouse Major Limb wears the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf clusters, World War I ribbon with 3 stars for three major battles, the Am? Theatre ribbon for work done on the Alcan highway, Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with the Bronze Arrowhead for making an assault landing and three campaign stars, Philippines liberation ribbon with two stars.
Major Limb has about 145 points toward a discharge, however, officers are not given discharge privileges for points received.
“As far as I’m concerned, I’m just another G.I.” Major Limb remarked. “Because I’ve been an enlisted a lot longer than an officer.”
While in Wooster he was visiting at the home of George Limb, North Grant st and Carl and Florence Limb, Nold ave and returned yesterday to the hospital in West Virginia until he’s reassigned.
Wooster Daily Record
I.O.O.F. Centenary Edition
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 27 July, 1945
pgs 1 & 5
Wooster Odd Fellows to Observe 100th Birthday This Weekend
Saturday Banquet Begins Two-day Program Here
Beginning with a banquet Saturday evening at 6:30 at the Lodge dining room. Wooster Lodge No. 42, I.O.O.F., will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Extensive preparations have been made for the week-end. At least 300 have purchased tickets for the banquet and these include grand lodge officers and other out-of-town dignitaries.
At the banquet 50-year members will be introduced. It is hoped that at least 10 of the 16 will be on hand. Fifty-year members are: R.T. Bechtel, Walter S. Enfield, (Seattle) Adam Goetz, W.R. Lightner, C.M. Limb, A.R. Meahl (Schenectady, N.Y.) E.E. Moore (Ashland) I.A. Myers, Phil U. Rice, John M. Russell, Wm. H. Snavely, Charles C. Shelly, J.A. Starr, C.M. Tawney, J.R. Warner, W.F. Young,
Following the banquet the assembly will move to the third floor rooms where Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt will give an address, “A Century of Fraternalism.” Following Justice Weygandt’s talk there will be a minstrel show directed by Eleanor Speicher.
Visiting grand lodge officers will be introduced. Among those having reservations are: Grand Master J.W. Rennecker, Dennison; Deputy Grand Master Howard Foster, Chagrin Falls; Grand Warden Olen G. Swartzmiller, Sandusky; Grand Secretary L.H. Blythe, Springfield; General Herbert A. Hughes, head of Patriarch’s Militant, Zanesville; Grand Patriarch Russell Coblentz, Dayton; Grand Guardian Henry Stern, Toledo; Mrs. Trumpfheller, kenton, president of the Ohio
State Ladies Auxiliary.
On Sunday at 2 p.m., there will be a parade from the lodge to the high school auditorium for the afternoon program. There will be talks by Grand Master Rennecker, Deputy Grand Master Foster, and Gran Secretary Blythe.
Sunday evening at 7 o’clock there will be a concert by the Chagrin Falls Odd Fellows band. The Degree of Chivalry will be conferred on nine candidates by General Hughes and his staff.
The committee in charge of the program is composed of Ralph W. Miller, chairman; Noble Grand Henry Shelly; Vice Grand Harold Milham; Junior Past Grand Lee Fetter; Trustee E.F. Miller; Trustee Ben McIlvaine; Treasurer Harvey Kamp; Past Grand Paul Crow and Past Grand Charles Canankamp.
Wooster Lodge No. 42, I.O.O.F. was instituted July 30, 1845, with five charter members, R.I. Eberman, William L. Johnson, George T. Brauneck, J.S. Ward and R.A. Kinney. Special Deputy Grand Master Thomas Spooner, representing the Grand Lodge of Ohio, instituted the lodge with Noble Grand Brauneck, Vice Grand Johnson, Secretary Eberman and Treasurer Ward as the first officers.
The first meetings were held in a building located where the Wooster Hardware Company now is, and later the lodge moved to a location where the Amster Shoe Store now operates.
In the spring of 1882 the lodge moved to its present location on South Market street, the lodge room being rented. In 1901 the lodge purchased the building and 1902-03 remodeled the structure to more adequately meet the needs of its steady growth. Continued growth necessitated larger quarters and an addition was constructed in 1913. Again in 1923 an extensive addition was built and the old portion remodeled to provide more suitable quarters for all of the Odd Fellow organizations and activities.
Third Largest In Ohio
Wooster Lodge at present is the third largest Odd Fellow Lodge in Ohio, and for many years has ranked high in the state, both in membership and material assets. Annual Grand Lodge reports, dating back to 1890, show that while Wooster has never been the largest lodge, it has never been surpassed in membership by a lodge in a city the size of Wooster or smaller.
At present the largest Odd Fellow organization in Ohio is in Youngstown, with one of the Cleveland lodges second.
While steady growth marked most of the years, one of the best periods was 1887 and 1888. During 1887, under the leadership of Noble Grands, Harry H. Miller and Andrew M. Trunk, 42 members were initiated in 1888 with C.W. Hesler and Joseph H. Wilhelm as Noble Grands, 70 members were initiated. In 1888 the initiations dropped to 23, but the three-year period showed a net gain of over 100 members.
The minutes of the lodge are on hand since its organization, and the records show that during the late eighties the initiatory and other degrees were conferred almost every Friday, sometimes two or three degrees in an evening, with many special meetings held for the purpose of degree work.
During the nineties, with hard times throughout the nation, membership remained practically stationary. From 1919 to 1930 was the best long period of steady growth.
While 1888 was the banner year for initiations, 1920 ran a close second, with 69 new members initiated under the leadership of Noble Grands Ernest F. Miller and Roy Huffman.
The members’ register, dating back to the first meeting, shows that 1912 men have joined the lodge since its organization.
Although the depression years of the thirties limited the taking in of new members. Wooster has again hit its old stride and hopes this year to surpass the record of 1888. Several classes have been taken in and applications are on hand now for degree work in the late summer or fall.
Wooster Daily Record
I.O.O.F. Centenary Edition
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 27 July, 1945
pg 5
Rebekah Lodge Was Formed in 1891, is Growing Steadily
Your 100th Anniversary Committee has asked the Rebekahs to submit a brief history of Wayne Rebekah Lodge.
First may we congratulate our Odd Fellow Lodge on this happy and wonderful occasion, secondly for giving wives, mothers, sisters and daughters the privilege of membership in this great fraternity as the Rebekah Lodge.
There were several attempts made to organize a Rebekah Lodge in Wooster, but finally in 1891 the Odd Fellows met with success and Wayne Rebekah Lodge No. 323 was instituted on Feb. 5th.
The State Officers were in charge and twin classes were initiated, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. With about one hundred members, we were granted a charter. The first Noble Grand was Sister Emma Wacker and the first Vice Grand was Sister Mayme Palmer, with Brother Shilling and Brother Will Limb filling the supporters chairs for the first year.
We have on our roll today a few charger members and some members who joined the first year. They are Sister Lura Myers, Sister Elizabeth Snavely, Sister Margaret Goetz, Sister Alice Geiselman, Sister Anna Hilderbrand and Sister Icie Tawney. These Rebekahs have many pleasant memories of the new Lodge that was instituted 54 years ago.
In recording this history I must mention some of our departed sisters. It was their labors and interest in this great fraternity that have given to us a firm foundation to build our present membership of 252 members.
Sister Julia Russel was elected Assembly in 1920. She was chaplain in the degree work for many years.
Sister Lizzie Miller served as noble grand of the degree staff for 44 years. She served as warden of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly in 1907.
Sister Martha Kramer was appointed by Sister Russel to serve as assembly chaplain during her term of office. Sister Kramer served on the degree staff in the past noble grand chair.
The records show that Sister Elizabeth Snavely served as treasurer of our lodge for thirty-five years and has held important places on degree staff for fifty-two years. She is regular in attendance and is still a willing worker.
There are others, whose service in the early days of the lodge, I could mention — Sister Lizzie Paulus, Sister Hattie Limb and Sister Ella Keister, who served on the degree team for thirty years.
A number from Wayne Rebekah Lodge have received the Degree of Chivalry, the highest honor they can receive in Odd Fellowship. These sisters are Julia Russel, Lizzie Miller, Dora Stevens, Charlotte Hiler, Martha Kramer, Elizabeth Snavely, Alice Geiselman, Lizzie Paulus and Ella Keister.
In recording history, it is only proper to mention members who joined during the first ten years. These members have all contributed to the success of our lodge, C.M. Tawney, Emma Sang, Florence Limb, Dora Stevens, William Lightner, Lillian Lightner, Nellie Boigegrain, Pearl Atherton, Adam Goetz, Clementine Fritz, Mary Collins, Linda Lautenschlager, Carl Limb and William Barnard.
We are 54 years old this year and our membership is growing with a fine staff of officers. We will have a good report for our inspection this fall.
May you have a successful anniversary party and in closing, may we add this word of greeting —
Greetings glad and service true;
Working for our order every day.
Living — giving all the way,
Faithful, loyal service true,
Here’s our best to you.
Wooster Daily Record
I.O.O.F. Centenary Edition
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 27 July, 1945
pg 4 (16)
50-Year Men Do Much for Local Lodge
Wooster Lodge is proud of its 50-year members, of whom we have sixteen, with two more who will reach that mark this year. For many years we have believed that we have more of these veterans than any other lodge in Ohio, although statistics are not available to verify that claim.
The lodge honors these members, and they are an honor to the lodge. The labor they have performed in the past in building up the Order should be an inspiration to the younger members to continue the good work.
These veterans had more to do than present members have in following out the principles of the order, visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan. In modern times adequate hospital facilities and relief agencies do much of the work that was not provided years ago except by friends and neighbors and such organizations as the Odd Fellows. The men who have gone before have laid the foundations and started the financial structures that enable us to maintain and enjoy such fine privileges as our fine temples and the homes for the aged and orphans.
Following are the members of Wooster Lodge who have passed the 50-year mark in membership.
Wm. Snavely, initiated in 1883.
Walter S. Enfield, of Seattle, Wash., John M. Russell and C.M. Tawney of Wooster, initiated in 1887.
R.T. Bechtel, Carl M. Limb, J. Adam Starr, Jesse R. Warner and Wm. F. Young all joined in 1888.
E.E. Moor of Ashland, initiated in 1889.
A.R. Meahl and Chas. C. Shelly became members in 1890.
Adam Goetz was initiated in 1893.
Phil U. Rice joined in 1894.
W.R. Lightner, who joined Wooster Lodge in 1907 by transfer, and Isaac A. Myers, who transferred here in 1924, are both 50-year members who received their degrees in other lodes before joining Wooster.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 30 July, 1945
pg 1 & 2
Odd Fellows, in 2-day program, Observe Hundredth Anniversary Of Their History in Wooster
The two-day celebration of the 100th anniversary of Wooster Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 42 came to a close last evening at Wooster high school where a concert by the Chagrin Falls Odd Fellow band was followed by the beautifully-confered Degree of Chivalry upon a class of women candidates.
The July heat, excessive during the week, had been tempered somewhat for the occasion, both for the banquet and program at the Lodge Temple on Saturday evening, and the afternoon program at the high school yesterday.
Ladies receiving the degree were Grace Heidrih, Elyria; Nellie Reynolds, Elyria; Marie King, Lorain; Florence Carahoof, Medina; Minnie Morris, Oberlin; Lena C. May, Oberlin; Caroline Holz, Cleveland; Edith Milling, Cleveland; and Bertha Makinson Holly, Sebring.
Canton Wright of Wooster was the officiating Canton at this pleasing ceremony. The degree was conferred in a most impressive manner by Gen. Herbert A. Hughes, of Zanesville, and his staff.
The band concert was a very excellent one much enjoyed by the large evening audience. Of special interest was the work of three drum majorettes, Jo Ann Honeywell, Jean Fischer and Janice Edwards.
Many persons witnessed the parade which moved from the South Market st Temple to the high school at 2 p.m. led by the Chagrin Falls band.
Following the band, and its five costumed drum majors were automobiles carrying the 50 year members from the Wooster chapter. The Canton Wright group No. 77 brought up the rear of the procession.
In the high school auditorium, decorated with the flags of the United Nations, and floral displays, Henry Shelly Noble Grand of Wooster Lodge master of ceremonies introduced the grand lodge officers of the state that were present at the meeting.
Howard B. Foster Deputy Grand Master of Chagrin Falls drew the comparison between the anniversary meetings of the lodge and the circles on a stump of a tree that has been cut down.
“In time the circles on the stump recede into the tree and only the strong material in between is left ??. The circles are what ?? beauty and as a tree ?? give the wood beauty and an interesting design. ?? [illegible}
Help to Carry On
[illegible paragraphs follow]
Oddfellows are only Oddfellows in proportion ?? Many members find themselves satisfied with the procedure ? In the sense it is reflected to the onlooker and he is led to believe that that is the essence of Oddfellowship. In this way ?? vision of ? lodge.
Those of us who make a study of the rituals have discovered there that Oddfellowship is only a system in which God is helped by man in his program for ?, the Grand Secretary related.
In furthering the explanation he told of the incident in which a man developed a vacant lot. Toward the end of the summer when it was in full bloom, a minister stopped and remarked to him. “You and God have a beautiful garden here” the fellow answered, “You should have seen this place when God was running it alone.”
“We must have coordination between ourselves an God to gain results. We Oddfellows are trying to make the garden of Oddfellowship more beautiful and glorious because we have God a help,” the speaker declared.
Looks to Future
Grand Master J.W. Rennecker of Dennison, Ohio, spoke on “The 100th Anniversary Meeting,” and looked ahead to the future for Oddfellowship.
In the beginning the society was introduced into this community because it filled needs by providing a meeting place for men to gather educational opportunities, financial assistance, help for orphans and the aged and the payment for funeral and sick benefits paid.
“Oddfellowship cannot continue to exist only on the deeds of the past, which are now history. The present and not the past will determine our future. Time, does march on, and we must march with it. Tomorrow, Today will be yesterday,” the speaker declared.
“There is nothing we cannot do if we have the will to accomplish it. There is no limit of the service that we can render but the service that we render must be better than the state and have with it a personal interest in our individual conducts. It is the little things we do alone that makes life really worthwhile,” Mr. Rennecker pointed out.
Music for the occasion was furnished by several duet vocal numbers by Mrs. Mable Shelly and Mrs. Victoria Elshoff and two solos sung by Harry Sands.
Rev. A.R. Bishoff gave ?? at the beginning of the program and the benediction at the conclusion.
Many At Banquet
Wayne County was especially well represented at the Saturday evening banquet by Odd Fellows and ??{illegible] … service was prompt and perfect ?? of Wooster ?? women. Approximately 324 were served at the dinner.
Out of the city guests and speakers and a few prominent members of the local lodge were seated at the speaker’s table. The invocation was given by Rev. Bishoff. Following the sumptuous chicken dinner service with all its trappings and concluded with ice peach cake and coffee. Henry Snely, Noble Grand gave a brief address of welcome. He introduced Charles ?? the financial secretary who in turn introduced the fifty-year members, the combined years of membership of sixteen of whom had according to Secretary Lautenschlager reached the all championship figure of 895 years.
It was a little after 8 o’clock when the dinner was concluded and group proceeded to the upstairs auditorium for the remainder of the evening’s program.
Mayor Ralph E. Fisher welcomed the visitors to Wooster and congratulated the lodge upon achieving 100 years of service to the community. Congressman William R. Thom, of Canton, and Judge Walter J. Mougey both spoke briefly and the latter introduced the Hon. Carl V. Weygandt, chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, who talked on “A Century of Fraternalism.” Judge Weygandt reviewed both the history of Oddfellowship and that of the Wooster Lodge.
Fifty-year members present were Isaac A. Myers, Charles Shelly, Phil U. Rice, John M. Russell, J. Adam Starr, Carl Limb, William F. Young, C.M. Tawney, all of Wooster, and A.R. Meahl, of Spokane, Wash.
One of the hits of the Saturday night program was the minstrel show, given by a group of Wooster women, under the direction of Mrs. Elinor Spelcher. Several visiting notables, as well as Wooster Lodge officers were victims of the minstrel show jokes which kept the crowd in an uproar.
The Saturday night banquet and meals for the Chagrin Falls band on Sunday were under the general supervision of Mrs. Mable Shelly, wife of Noble Grand Henry Shelly, Grace Billingsley and Zoe Keim. The flower and decorating committee members were Nora Cumberland, Mabel Crow and Alice Crow.
Distinguished members of the order who were introduced Saturday night included Grand Master J.W. Renneckar, Dennison, Deputy Grand Master Howard E. Foster Chagrin Falls, Grand Warden Olen G. Swartzmiller Sandusky, Grand Secretary L.H. B.ythe Springfield, Grand Patriarch R.S. Coblentz, Dayton, Junior Past Grand Patriarch Paul Highmiller, Springfield; Grand Lodge Attorney A.G. Fuller Springfield. He is also Past Grand Patriarch Ross J. Orr, Apple Creek, representative from this district to Grand Lodge L.A. McMillen of Delaware, and Floyd Reed, of Canton, also representatives to Grand Lodge Mrs. Trumpfheller of Kenton, president Ladies Auxiliary of Ohio, Grand Guardian Henry Stern Toledo, and head of different branches of order in Wooster.
The parade Sunday afternoon was under the direction of Lee Fetter Junior Past Grand of Wooster Lodge.
On Sunday forenoon the executive committee of the State Secretaries Association held a meeting and decided to hold their annual convention in Canton, October 13 and 14.
Officers of Wooster Lodge desire through the Record to thank the many persons, Lodge members and others, who made it possible to make the occasion such a delightful and successful affair.
1946
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 14 February, 1946
pg 6
Supreme Officer Of White Shrine Honored Tonight
Ruth L. Perkins worthy high priestess of Damascus Shrine No. 11 has arranged a special reception to follow the regular session and ceremonials, tonight honoring A. Milton Dye deputy supreme watchman of shepherds of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, from Mansfield, Ohio.
Mr. Dye will be accompanied by Mrs. Dye, who is the worthy high priestess of Mansfield Shrine.
Other honored guests will be the charter members Miss Florence Limb, Mrs. Anna Scott, Carl Limb and John Russell, both past watchmen of shepherds past worthy high priestesses Mesdames Emma McMannis, Adelia Marks, Katherine Miller, Nell McFarland, Josephine Kaufman, Arline Fetzer, Hope Stine, Idella France, Elva Brink, Vera Kaufman, Lucille Straub and Mildred Gruenke and Elwood W. Stine, past watchman of shepherds.
1947
NOTE: Mrs. Frederick Limb would be Fritz’s second wife, Princess Maxine “Pat” Jones.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 April, 1947
pg 7
Society . . . . Clubs . . . . Personals
Personals
Visiting in the home of Miss Florence and Carl Limb, on Nold ave., are their nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Limb, of Aurora, Mo.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 18 September, 1947
pg 10
People and Events
In The News
10 and 25 Years Ago
(From Daily Record Files)
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1922
The House of Representatives at Washington enacted the soldier bonus bill over the veto of President Harding.
The senior colors floated at the top of the high school flag pole this morning.
Robert Yoder and Ernest Hopkins of Wooster, were among the prize winners in the state stock judging contest.
H.S. Palmer and Earl Strock have bought the Limb home on East Liberty st, and will establish a filling station there.
The post office has just received a new ton truck to make deliveries.
Monday, Sept. 20, 1937
Miss Luella Grassbaugh went to Cleveland today where she will be a student nurse at Mt. Sinai hospital.
Oscar Bell has gone to New York City to attend the American Legion convention.
Mrs. Mary Van Fossen, 86, died at her home at Dalton.
One of Kentucky’s most famous feuds came to a climax when three Garr brothers shot and killed Brigadier General Henry H. Denhardt in the center of the business section of Shelbyville.
1948
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 7 July, 1948
pg 7
People and Events
In The News
10 and 25 Years Ago
(From Daily Record Files)
Saturday, July 2, 1938
Glenn Rike, of Green township, was named deputy sheriff.
Clerk of Courts Wellington Webb reports 90 new automobiles were sold here during June.
Paul Weitzel, W.H. Mills, E.P. Mott, Joe Jolliff, Joe Lucci, Emil Conrad and Emil Shuch leave tomorrow on a fishing trip to Pike’s bay, Canada.
Monday, July 7, 1923
Boys shooting firecrackers started a fire at the rear of the Stark and Zaring restaurant and Wallace theatre.
C.L. Landes was elected a director of the Wayne County National Bank.
Permits for new homes for Carl Limb on Nold ave. and Ross Bell on South Grand st. have been issued.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 November, 1948
pg 15
Contributors To Community Chest Named
Names of additional contributors to the successful campaign to fill the Wooster Community Chest, follow:
Contributions from $1 to $25 inclusive: [list follows] Carl M. Limb, [list continues] George Limb, [very long list continues]
$26 to $100 inclusive: The Hobby Shop, Charles E. Loehr, Meyer Shapiro, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Secrest, L.M. Rhodes, Nicolay-Dancey Co., Wooster Feed Mfg. Co., Fraternal Order of Eagles.
1949
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 29 March, 1949
pg 14
Shrine Club Has Membership Meeting
[photo w/caption: Left to right: J. Sayre Christie, past potentate, Ray Campbell, Walter Knepp, and Carl Limb.]
[photo w/caption: Left to right: Harold McGuigon, Denton Fuller, Walter Drake, and Carl M. Huntley in the first row. Standing are Louis Snavely, R.B. Cox, and Walter Knepp.]
The Wooster Shrine club last night held a most enjoyable dinner and membership meeting at the Wooster Country Club, where these pictures were taken. Approximately 75 members of the club and their guests enjoyed a social evening. Guests included members of the divan from Al Koran Temple, Cleveland, and Harold McGuigon, chairman of the membership committee of the Temple. The guests last night included a number of prospective members of the Wooster Shrine club, which was recently reorganized, and is making plans for continued activity in the months ahead.
NOTE: Son would be Frederick Martin, born 1948. Limb home would be Carl and Florence.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 6 June, 1949
pg 6
Personals
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Fritz Limb and son, of Aurora, Mo., are spending a vacation with Wooster relatives, and are guests at the Limb home on Nold ave.
1950
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 11 September, 1950
pg 3
Canton Wright To Be 60 Years Old Thursday
[photo]
Canton Wright No. 77 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Wooster will celebrate their 60th Anniversary, Thursday evening, Sept. 14, with a banquet, at the Odd Fellows Temple on South Market st.
Canton Wright No. 77 was chartered in August of 1890. The late Forbes Alcock was elected its first Captain and his leadership and inspiration led the Canton to widespread fame as an outstanding Canton in the country, winning many prizes for their fine work.
R.T. Bechtel, John Russell and Carl Limb, charter members of Canton Wright will be present and honored guests. Invitations have been sent to all Cantons and Auxiliaries in Ohio and Canton Wright expects to have a grand birthday party.
Pictured, left to right, Capt. Carl Crow, Ben McComas, Howard Shadle, Leonard Lawrence, Howard Weaver, Ben McIlvaine, William Crow, Clarence Peterson, Allen Manson, Fred Graber, Fred Tieche, Charles Herman, Floyd Baus, Merle Stienbring, Julius Grosjean, and John Bates.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 15 September, 1950
pg 14
Canton Wright Celebrates Anniversary
Approximately 100 attended the banquet Thursday night when Canton Wright celebrated its 60th anniversary at the I.O.O.F. hall here.
Gen. George Pilz of California was the speaker and three charter members of the Canton, John Russell, R.T. Bechtal and Carl Limb, all of Wooster, were honored.
The Oldtime Orchestra of Wooster provided music. Captain Carl Crow was toastmaster and Floyd Baus had charge of making celebration arrangements.
Guests were from Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, Elyria, Canton, Massillon, Columbus and Mansfield.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 16 September, 1950
pg 17
Canton Wright Honors Charter Members
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Three Charter Members were honored Thursday night when Canton Wright of the local I.O.O.F. Lodge held its 60th anniversary dinner. Left to right, above, John Russell, Carl Limb, and R.T. Bechtel, the charger members, and Gen. George Pilz of California, high lodge official who made the dinner address.
1951
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 26 March, 1951
pg 5
Personals
Easter Visitors Here . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Limb and son, Marty, of Aurora, Mo., are visiting Mr. Limb’s aunt and uncle, Florence and Carl Limb, of Nold ave. They will be here for several weeks visit. Frederick Limb is the son of a former Wooster mayor, the late M.R. Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 13 April, 1951
pg 6
In The News
10 20, 25 40 Yrs Ago
Selected From Files
By E.H. Hauenstein
Monday, April 14, 1941
Henry A. Style, 46?, proprietor of Stype’s drug store, one of the city’s most active businessmen, died suddenly at his home on North Bever st.
The father, mother and a sister of Miss Geneva Jacobs, of the physical education staff at Wooster college, were killed in an auto accident at Columbus.
The Tyler Grain Co. is abandoning its warehouse west of the court house and centering its business activity at the Madison ave. location. The Freedlander store will take over the warehouse property and convert it into use.
Mrs. Emma Korns, 92, died at Millersburg.
April 14, 1931
Rev. J.E. Youngen conducted memorial rites in tribute of the late Mrs. J.J. Bechtel.
The first trap and rifle shoot of the Mt. Cherry Rifle club was held near Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Mary Ann Gerber, 81, widow of Frederick Gerber, died at her home near Mt. Eaton.
Mrs. Harry Gilkinson died at her home in Orrville.
Wednesday, April 14, 1926
Mrs. Newton Beard, 93, mother of Newton Beard, of Wooster, died at jeromesville.
Six men were slain in a bloody battle between Klansmen and anti-Klansmen in Herrin county, Ill.
Mrs. James Snyder, 71, died at the family home on Madison Hill.
John W. Kern was elected superintendent of schools at Creston to succeed A.A. Linerode.
Friday, April 14, 1911
County Recorder-elect Joseph Sullivan has named his daughter, Florence Sullivan, as his chief deputy. Miss Edith Tawney will be chief deputy to her father, C.M. Tawney, in the office of clerk of courts.
Under the terms of a new Ohio law, the C. & S.C. will sprinkle its tracks in Wooster during the summer season.
H.L. Boigegrain has been elected a trustee of the Wooster Country Club to succeed C.L. Moody.
Fred Leopold, Carl Limb, J.M. Russell and C.L. Moody were at Massillon yesterday where the Massillon Order of Knights Templar was inspected by Mr. Leopold.
Mrs. Mary Ann Lehr, 80, died at Madisonburg.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 24 July, 1951
pg 2
Wives Guests At Shriners Dinner
Wooster Al Koran Shriners club entertained their wives and friends at dinner and at a night of fun at Weitzel hall Friday. About 100 were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood W. Stine were co-chairmen for the entire party and program. Clever invitations were designed and made by Mrs. Stine.
Denton Fuller, president of the club, presented each of the women with red roses and carnations.
Mrs. Stine had almost made Weitzel Hall into a summer flower garden with some 18 floral arrangements. The dinner was prepared by Mrs. Lawrence and her aides.
During the dinner hour, Donna Jean Troyer played request numbers on her accordion.
Entertainment was given by the wives of the nobles, who called themselves “No Belles.” The script, written by Mrs. James H. Taylor, took the form of a Shriners’ business meeting. A double “No Belle” quartet sang three selections. They wore gay patchwork vests.
A souvenir vest of the occasion was make by Mrs. Stine and presented by Mrs. Harry Straub to Mr. Fuller.
Remainder of the evening was spent playing cards.
Door prizes were won by Mrs. A. Horn, of Millersburg, Mrs. Guy Horn and Mrs. Gerald Glasgow.
Flowers were sent from the party to Charles Correll and Carl Limb.
1951: Obituary for Florence C. Limb
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 20 September, 1951
pg 10
Miss Florence Limb
Miss Florence Catherine Limb, former Wayne county treasurer, died early this morning at Wooster Community hospital where she had been admitted on Wednesday.
She had not been in her usual health for the past four years, and on Tuesday afternoon suffered a stroke at her home on Nold ave.
Miss Limb was a life resident of Wooster and was the daughter of Martin and Margaret Schaible Limb. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Eastern Star, White Shrine, Wayne Rebekah Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary.
By vocation she was an accountant, and became widely known throughout Wayne county because of her 25 years of service in the county treasurer’s office, more than 20 years as deputy, then four years, 1925-1929, during the two terms she served as treasurer, the only woman ever elected to that office in this county.
Surviving are two brothers, Carl, of the home, and George, North Grant st. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the McIntire funeral home, with her pastor, the Rev. John Kindsvatter, officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.. Burial in Wooster cemetery.
Eastern Star services will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday evening.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 13 October, 1951
pg 7
Wooster Masons Honor 50-Year Members
[photo w/caption: TOP: MEMBERS OF the 50-year group at the Masonic Lodge Friday evening, first row, left to right, John H. Roland, John M. Russell, Thomas L. Flattery, and William J. Bertolette. Back row, left to right, Gus W. Unger, George C. Maurer, Dr. R. Clifford Paul and Fred J. Leopold.]
[photo w/caption: BOTTOM: FOR THE FIRST time in its 135 year history in Wooster the Masonic Lodge has three members who are 3rd Degree Masons. Left to right, Ohio Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt, Carl E. Ellenwood and Fred J. Leopold.]
WITH CARL V. WEYGANDT, A member of the order and Ohio Chief Justice, as the main speaker Ebeneezer Lodge No. 33 F. and A.M. Friday night honored its members achieving 50 years standing.
This was past masters and veterans night for the lodge and ceremonies began with a 6:30 dinner at the lodge building on N. Market st. There was music by the Masonic Male Quartet, Invocation was by Rev. Douglas McCreight.
Recognition of the 50-year members of the Class of 1951 was by C.W. Ellenwood. Members of this class are Willian J. Bertolette, Herman Freedlander, Carl M. Limb, Thomas Flattery and John M. Russell. Others previously reaching the 50-year goal also were present. Some are included in the above picture.
Past Masters of the lodge were honored in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Eugene Buxton. Rites honoring those with 25 years of membership were conducted by Howard J. Reed.
Members of the 25-year class are Clyde VanNiman, Milton O. Switzer, Dr. john A. Baird, John M. Swigart, Lloyd L. Ross, Wellington E. Franks, Paul E. Glasgow, Earl D. Roby, George Heisler, Jr., Walter Rhodes, Winfield Warner, Herman Reese, Harrold Edwards, and Brooks Ebert.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 24 October, 1951
pg 11
Notice of Appointment.
Estate of Florence C. Limb, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Carl M. Limb, of 555 Nold Avenue, Wooster, Ohio, has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of Florence C. Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred.
Dated this 11th day of October, 1951.
Myron T. Brenneman
Probate Judge of said County,
Oct. 24-31; Nov. 7
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 31 October, 1951
pg 11
Notice of Appointment.
Estate of Florence C. Limb, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Carl M. Limb, of 555 Nold Avenue, Wooster, Ohio, has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of Florence C. Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred.
Dated this 11th day of October, 1951.
Myron T. Brenneman
Probate Judge of said County,
Oct. 24-31; Nov. 7
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 November, 1951
pg 11
Notice of Appointment.
Estate of Florence C. Limb, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Carl M. Limb, of 555 Nold Avenue, Wooster, Ohio, has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of Florence C. Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred.
Dated this 11th day of October, 1951.
Myron T. Brenneman
Probate Judge of said County,
Oct. 24-31; Nov. 7
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 5 December, 1951
pg 15
Masons Will Honor Two
Wooster Chapter No. 27, Royal Arch Masons will hold an open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Masonic Temple.
During the evening Carl M. Limb and John M. Russell will be presented with jewels in recognition of their 50 years of membership.
The presentation will be made by James A. Shane, District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 10th Capitular District.
Limb and Russell, in addition to being Past High Priests of Wooster Chapter, have both served as the presiding officer of all of the other Masonic Bodies in Wooster.
All masons, whether or not they are members of the Chapter are most cordially invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 6 December, 1951
pg 8
Calendar
Thursday
Wooster Chapter No. 27, R.A.M., stated convocation at Masonic Temple. Short business meeting at 7:30 will be followed by presentation of 50-year jewels to P.H.P. Carl M. Limb and John M. Russell.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 7 December, 1951
pg 18
Get 50-Year Pins
[photo w/caption: CARL M. LIMB (left) and JOHN M. RUSSELL (right) were honored last evening at the Masonic Lodge when they received 50 year membership pins in a special ceremony.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 13 December, 1951
pg 24
Big Prairie
Mrs. Blanche Wigton
Phone 2952
Harold O. Pennell, G.B. Darling and J.A. Shane at meeting at Wooster Masonic Temple, at which time Mr. Shane, in his official capacity, presented 50-year medals to Carl Limb and John Russell.
Shreve News
Shreve, Ohio
Friday, 14 December, 1951
pg 3
Big Prairie Personals
Mrs. Blanche Wigton
On Thursday evening Harold O. Pennell, G.B. Darling and J.A. Shane attended a meeting at Wooster Masonic Temple at which time Mr. Shane in his official capacity presented 50-year medals to Carl Limb and John Russell.
1952
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 15 September, 1952
pg 12
Shriners Entertain Here Saturday
[photo w/caption: Left to right, Armour Horn of Millersburg, vice president of the Wooster Shriner club; Carleton C. Hartzel of Shelby, president of the Presidents’ club; W.P. Critchfield of Shreve, president of the Wooster club; and Louis T. Snavely of Wooster, secretary of the Wooster club.]
[photo w/caption: Carl Limb of Wooster, 88, member of the Wooster club and the oldest Shrine member in this district.]
Approximately 100 Nobles of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Al Koran Temple gathered at the Wooster Country Club Saturday.
This was the annual fall meeting of the President’s Club, which represents the 17 out-of-town clubs of Al Koran. Eleven clubs with 25 officers and members were here as guests of the local group.
Noble C.C. Hartsell, president of the guest contingement conducted a short business meeting relative to the coming winter ceremonial to be held in Cleveland.
Robert Freeman who was in charge of the golf activity, had several golf teams working for classified prizes. Among the winners were: T.O. Murphy, Oberlin; Tom Hewins, Ashtabula; John Fenstermaker, Massillon; and Forrest Shaw, Wooster. Nobles F.B. Shaw and Ross Shoolroy were instrumental in providing some of these prizes.
Frank Bissman of Mansfield extended to all Shriners an invitation to the annual clambake to be held on his estate at Mansfield Saturday Sept. 20. Noble C.L. Callihan of Shreve received the distinguished jewelled fez for his work on the membership committee this year.
President W.P. Critchfield gave his thanks to all Nobles who participated in making this one of the better events of the local clubs history. He gave special recognition to Fred Shank and his staff for the fine steak dinner.
The Shrine club will convene Friday, Oct. 17 at Weitzel’s for their regular meeting.
1953
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 9 February, 1953
pg 14
Legal Notices
Final Account of Carl M. Limb, Executor of the estate of Florence C. Limb, Dec’d;
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 16 February, 1953
pg 14
Legal Notices
Final Account of Carl M. Limb, Executor of the estate of Florence C. Limb, Dec’d;
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 12 June, 1953
pg 9
Damascus Shrine Honors Past Officers At Thursday Meeting . . .
Damascus Shrine No. 11, Order of the White Shrine, met at Masonic Temple last night. Presiding officers were Mrs. John Metsker, worthy high priestess, and Ward Ramseyer, watchman of shepherds.
Special guests of honor were the past officers. Fourteen past worthy high priestesses and six past watchmen of shepherds were present and welcomed and each given a small token of remembrance.
Also welcomed and honored was the district deputy of District 5, Mrs. Boyd Wierman, of Mansfield, and the district supreme objective chairman, Mrs. Guy Horn, of Wooster.
SPECIAL TRIBUTE was paid to the three living charter members of the Shrine, none of whom were able to be present. They are John Russell, Carl Limb and Mrs. Charles Scott.
A poem in tribute to the flag was given by Mrs. Robert Kissel.
Plans were discussed for the ice cream festival to be held June 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Bates, 1678 Cleveland rd. Home-made ice cream, pies, cakes, doughnuts and coffee will be served. Everyone is invited and urged to bring their friends.
This being the last meeting until September, Mrs. Metsker and Mr. Ramseyer wished everyone a happy vacation and the Shrine was closed. A short program followed: Pauline Crow gave a humorous reading and the soloist,Mrs. E.T. Kaufman, gave two vocal solos and read a poem honoring the past officers.
DECORATIONS in the East included a bowl of deep red roses which had been arranged by Mrs. F.H. Bates. They were from the rose garden.
The refreshment table had been arranged by Mrs. John Graff, who used red and pink roses in a crystal holder with ivy, and her silver coffee service. Homemade angel food cake, strawberries and covvee were served by Mrs. Frank Leisy, Mrs. Graff, Mrs. Ida Wecht, Mrs. Nell McFarland, Mrs. Emma McMannis, Mrs. Voyce Green and Misses Amy and Ada Goodwin.
1954
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 9 December, 1954
pg 22
Masons Honor 41; Install 1955 Officers
Ebenezer Lodge No. 33, F. and A.M., of Wooster honored 41 members and installed officers for 1955 in ceremonies at the Masonic Temple Wednesday evening.
Memorial services were conducted for 12 members. Seventeen members were honored as Golden Members, with 50 years as master masons. Twelve others were honored for having attained 25-year emblems in 1954.
New officers installed by Ray Van DeGrift of Piqua, past district deputy grand master; C.W. Ellenwood, grand marshal; and Rev. Eugene H. Buxton, grand chaplain, included:
Harrison R. Aspinall, Sr., worshipful master; Calvin W. Frye, senior warden; Richard C. Yoder, junior warden; Oscar T. Wile, treasurer.
Howard C. Zook, secretary; Wilfred L. Kerstetter, senior deacon; Enos H. Powell, junior deacon; Gerald H. Glasgow, chaplain; Wiley K. Miller, associate chaplain.
John M. Brinkerhoff, senior steward; Charles Finley, junior steward; Albert Goetz, tyler; William H. Kramer, trustee (3 years).
Ellenwood presented the retiring worshipful masters, Leland O. Sprowls, who has presided at the lodge session, for his past master’s apron and lapel pin near the close of the meeting.
Rev. John Kindsvatter spoke in honor of the golden members. Golden members and number of years each has been a Master Mason are:
R. Clifford Paul 66, George C. Maurer 61, Fred J. Leopold 58, John H. Roland 55, Gus W. Unger 54, Paul R. Elson 54.
William J. Bertolette 53, Herman Freedlander 53, Carl M. Limb 53, Thomas L. Flattery 53, John M. Russell 53, Harry Wallace Horn 52.
George S. Limb 52, George Nelson Coffey 51, Clyde L. Moody 51, Harry H. Young 50.
Ralph J. Stout, who was worshipful master in 1929, spoke in honor of the 25-year members. They are: Ralph A. Bason, James L. Brooks, Arthur W. Dietrick, Emmet A. Green, Fred H. Harvey, Wilbur C. Hushour, Robert B. Jameson.
William Franklin Mellott, Alfred H. Paschall, C. Otto Slaybaugh, J.Gordon Steele, Frederick W. Unger.
Members honored in memoriam in an address by Rev. Buxton included:
Joseph W. Shamp, Clyde Raymond Kirby, Rees Arthur Baskam, Charles Hardesty, Edwin Earl Mills, Lewis Shibley Rhodes.
George Alban Quinby, Samuel H. Bell, Homer E. Critchfield, Harry Brooks Hatton, Gilbert Reginald Lucas, Robert Ross Dodez.
1955
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 1 March, 1955
pg 3
[photo w/caption: Robert R. Woods]
Robert Woods Becoming 50-Year Mason Member
Robert R. Woods, retired Wooster banker living at 611 Sunset View dr. here, is the newest member of the Wooster Masonic Lodge to become a 50-year member.
Mr. Woods will be entertained this Thursday noon at a luncheon by officers of the Wooster Ebenezer Lodge No. 33 and will be presented with a 50-year gold lapel pin, a medal with his name inscribed, and greetings from the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Mr. Woods was raised to a Master Mason March 3, 1905 in Harrisville Lodge No. 137 at Lodi. He was admitted to the Wooster Lodge by demit Sept. 25, 1915. He is the 18th living member of the Wooster order with 50 years membership.
In announcing the arrival of Mr. Woods at the half-century mark, Secretary Howard Zook said the lodge has 715 members and that in addition to the 18 with half-century marks there are 309 with 25 or more years in membership.
The members with 50-year honors and the number of years they have been members include: Dr. R. Clifford Paul, 67; Prof. George C. Maurer, 62; Fred J. Leopold, 59; John R. Roland, 56; Gus W. Under, 55; Paul R. Elson, 55; William J. Bertolette, 54; Herman Freedlander, 54; Carl M. Limb, 54; George S. Limb, 53; William H. Goodwin, 53; Dr. George N. Coffey, 52; Clyde L. Moode, 52; Harry H. Young, 51; and Robert R. Woods, 50.
The accompanying picture of Mr. Woods shows him at his desk at the Wayne County National Bank when he retired in 1943.
NOTE: Death of Carl Limb on March 13, 1955, son of Martin Limb and Margaret Schaible.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 14 March, 1955
pg 2
Deaths — Funerals
Carl Limb, 89, of 555 Nold ave., died suddenly Sunday morning in Community hospital where he had been admitted five hours earlier.
Limb was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer and lived in Wooster all his life. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge more than 50 years. He held the offices of all the principal organizations in Masonry.
Limb was born in Wooster, Oct. 9, 1865 a son of Martin and Margaret Schaible Limb, and is survived by one brother George of Wooster.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Services will be held at the McIntire funeral home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. John Kindsvatter, pastor of Zion Lutheran church officiating.
Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Members of the Masonic lodge will meet at the temple and go to the funeral home in a group where they will conduct services at 8 p.m.
The Plain Dealer
Cleveland, Ohio
Wednesday, 16 March, 1955
pg 37
Death and Funeral Notices
Limb, Carl M., passed away at his home in Wooster, O., Sunday, March 13, 1955; brother of George and 3 brothers and 2 sisters (deceased). Funeral services will be held from McIntyre Funeral Home in Wooster, O., Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Wooster, O. Member of Al Koran Shrine, The Lake Erie Consistory and Scottish Rite, all of Cleveland.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 17 March, 1955
pg 2
Deaths — Funerals
Carl Limb Services
Funeral services for Carl Limb, who died Sunday morning here, were held Wednesday at the McIntire funeral home with Dr. John Kindsvatter of Zion Lutheran church officiating.
Limb had been very active in all phases of Masonic work. He had been a member of all Masonic bodies of Wooster, and held all principal offices of these bodies. He was a member of the Eastern Star, Lake Erie Consistory, Scottish Rite, Al Koran of Cleveland, and was a member of the I.O.O.F.
Pallbearers were Lewis Snavely, Fred Shibley, Theo Straub, Denton Fuller, Carl Ellenwood, and Myron Grossman. Burial was in Wooster cemetery.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 6 April, 1955
pg 8
Probate Court
To Probate Will
Applications have been filed in the following estates, for the right to probate the wills of:
Clarence Leroy Robison of Wooster, who died March 15, 1955. Applicant is Martha Robison of 210 Clark st., surviving spouse. The will, dated Oct. 31, 1950, leaves all to the wife.
Carl M. Limb of Wooster, who died March 13, 1955. Applicant is Frederick C. Limb of Aurora, Mo. The will leaves the bulk of the estate to the applicant, in trust, for his children, Fred Martin Limb and Patricia Belinda Limb. The will was dated August 4, 1953.
In the will of Joseph C. Miller of Apple Creek, R.D. 1, who died Sept. 20, 1954 the deceased man’s wife, Susan, gets one-third of the personal estate and a life lease on the 112 acre farm in East Union twp. Remainder of the estate is to be divided among the children.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 15 April, 1955
pg 8
Damascus Shrine Meets Thursday
Regular meeting of Damascus Shrine No. 11, Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, was held Thursday evening in Masonic Temple, with the worthy high priestess, Mrs. Ford Bates, and watchman of shepherds, Mr. Bates, presiding.
Honorary officers were presented and escorted to the East. Eleven past worthy high priestesses and three past watchmen of shepherds were presented and also escorted to the East.
Past worthy high priestess, Mrs. Elwood Stine, as installing worthy high priestess, assisted by Mrs. Harold Fisher, past worthy high priestess, as installing herald, installed the following officers, who were unable to be present at the regular installation: Russell Snyder, worthy guard; Mrs. R.L. Griggs, Millersburg, escort to the American flag; Mrs. Elmer Sowash, Millersburg, and Mrs. Harris W. Desvoignes, of Mt. Eaton, queen’s attendants.
The charter was draped memory of the late departed sojourner Carl Limb.
The worthy high priestess announced ceremonials will be held at the May 12 meeting. After the lose of the meeting, refreshments were serve by the sojourners from Lodi.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 18 April, 1955
pg 16
Notice of Appointment
Case No. 30686
Estate of Carl M. Limb, deceased. Notice is hereby given that John C. Johnston, Jr., of 146 East Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio, has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of Carl M. Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months.
Dated this 31st day of March, 1955.
Myron T. Brenneman
Probate Judge of said County
Apr. 18-25; May 2
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 25 April, 1955
pg 16
Notice of Appointment
Case No. 30686
Estate of Carl M. Limb, deceased. Notice is hereby given that John C. Johnston, Jr., of 146 East Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio, has been duly appointed Executor of the estate of Carl M. Limb, deceased, late of Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.
Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months.
Dated this 31st day of March, 1955.
Myron T. Brenneman
Probate Judge of said County
Apr. 18-25; May 2
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 11 July, 1955
pg 4
These Items Were
In The News
10, 20, 25, Years Ago
(Compiled From Files
Of The Daily Record)
July 11, 1945
Fleet prowling waters off Japan as new assaults on Tokyo are made from Okinawwa . . . Wayne county is over goals in bond drive . . . Secretary of Agriculture Anderson says U.S. Can’t feed the world . . . See low corn crop for U.S. which means more low-grade beef this fall and earlier marketing of pigs . . . Major Fritz Limb, who ran away and enlisted at the age of 11 and has been in two wars, visits George, Carl and Florence Limb here . . . Franklin Carney, Jr., 11, is struck by car and injured while walking on Route 30 at cut-off east of Wooster . . . Prof. Richard Gore to take place of Prof. neil O. Rowe at Wooster Conservatory of Music.
July 11, 1935
Great Britain’s foreign minister “admits” Italy haas need for expansion but denies war is necessary to settle grave Italo-Ethiopian controversy . . . Bernard Beale, 24, of Shreve dies in cycle-truck crash at Big Prairie. George Edington injured in same accident . . . Rebekahs at Creston surrender charter and members to affiliate with Wooster group . . . Swimming pool is urged for Rittman . . . Building permits issued for three new homes . . . Bob Anderson of Wooster, completes his course of instruction in flying at Wooster airport . . . Grocers and butchers to have Wednesday afternoon holidays . . . Dr. Gertrude Crandell has left for Seattle, Washington, where she will attend the Convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs.
July 11, 1930
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is buried with all usual mourning signs absent . . . Howard Herman, farmer living near Hermanville, is laid up as a result of a peculiar injury when his head was caught by a binder being placed in the barn . . . Mother of Herman Retzler dies at Uhrichsville . . . Dr. Vincent C. Ward opens offices in the People Saving and Loan Building where he will engage in the general practice of medicine . . . Dining hall being built at Livingston Lodge and four new homes are started in Wooster . . . Rural carrier service has been granted to patrons on Elm drive, one block on Blair avenue and Ihrig avenue . . . Homer Young, 28, of Creston, has right arm amputated following accident at Ohio Boxboard Co.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 27 Septmber, 1955
pg 15
John C. Johnston
Executor of the Estate of
Carl Limb
Sept. 24-27-30
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 2 November, 1955
pg 26
Probate Court
To Determine Tax
Application to determine inheritance tax has been filed in the estates of:
Carl M. Limb of Wooster, who died March 13, 1955. Appraisers valued the estate at $16, 052. 43 and the amount subject to tax is $13,588.15. John C. Johnston is executor.
