1867 ▸ Born 10 August in Wooster, Wayne Co, OH.
1893 ▸ Died 15 March in Wooster, Wayne Co, OH.
Will and his twin brother Harry were the second & third oldest of five boys and 2 girls born to Martin and Margaret Limb. He was a clerk and salesman with Wooster dry goods store, Quinby & Kline, and was also active in the management of Wooster’s City Opera House. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Will 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.
Will lived with his family at the East Liberty street home residence. He died at the young age of 25.
1882
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 May, 1882
pg 3
About Our Telephone.
The Wooster Telephone Exchange, established one year ago May 1st by Mr. R.W. Parmenter has proved a financial success and an enterprise of great convenience to our citizens. The Exchange has 24 miles of wire, 12 of which are inside Wooster corporation. The number of messages average 135 per day. The longest line is ten miles, to Shreve, the number of messages on which to Wooster average 125 per month.
Having well established it, Mr. Parmenter has sold the Exchange to the Midland Telephone company operating the exchanges of Ohio, with headquarters at 110 La Salle street, Chicago, Ill. The price paid was $3,500 cash. On Monday last Mr. Parmenter left for Lima to take charge of the Exchange at that place.
Mr. D.H. Pierson takes his place as Manager and Treasurer of the Wooster Exchange, which duties will not in the least interfere with his clothing store business. Miss Lizzie Deer is the present operator, to be succeeded by Miss Stella Bowman on the 1st of June. Mr. Wm. Limb will act as line inspector, repairer and night operator.
The Midland Company propose making important improvements. During the coming summer they will erect all the lines on poles similar to telegraph. Lines will be projected to Orrville and Fredericksburg. Any town in the county can have all the benefits of the exchange by subscribing $60 per mile.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 13 December, 1882
pg 3
Personals.
Lima Gazette.
Will Limb, of Wooster, visited friends in Lima during the past week.
1886
Jacksonion
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 23 December, 1886
pg 4
The mask ball at the Academy last Thursday evening was a very enjoyable occasion. While the number of masks was not very large, many of them were very nice and appropriate. The four prizes were awarded as follows: For the handsomest lady’s costume, to Miss Hattie Paul, as ballet girl; for the most comic lady’s costume, to Mrs. Frank Lowery, as “our country aunt”; for the finest gent’s costume, to Mr. Will Limp in a continental suit; and for the most comic gent’s costume, to Henry Kettler, as a darkey boy.
1889
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 14 February, 1889
pg 3
A Poultry Association Organized
The meeting held at the Mayor’s office last Thursday evening for the purpose of organizing a poultry association was well attended. W.Y. Landis was chosen chairman of the meeting and Will Limb secretary. On motion of D.W. Immel, the chair appointed Fred Leiner, Ed. Snavely and A.W. Blackbun a committee to secure rules governing such associations. The following then signified their desire to become members of such a society
W.Y. Landis, Will Limb, Fred Leiner, Fred Hookway, D.W. Immel, Ed Snavely, George Kettler, G.W. Kingsley, Frank Milham, Geo. Thompson, A.W. Blackburn, Philip Ellsperman, Lucian Lautzenhizer.
The meeting adjourned to meet on Thursday, Feb. 14th, when the organization will be perfected.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 June, 1889
pg 3
Wooster Contributions
For the Johnstown Flood Sufferers.
Over Two Thousand Dollars Sent to Them.
The following is a list of the citizens of Wooster who made cash donations to the Johnstown flood sufferers:
Cash Donations.
[a long list…]
Will Limb 1.00
[a long list…]
This amounts to a cash total of $1,535.39, which has been sent from Wooster to Johnstown. But it does not include the cash contributed by the Masonic Fraternity, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and other benevolent organizations—nor the cash contributed by a number of the Churches here, all of which contributed in proportion to those named in the above list—making an aggregate hundreds of dollars more.
Provisions and Clothing
In addition to the cash, several hundred dollars worth of provisions, clothing, bedding, etc., were donated and promptly forwarded with the cash, until it is estimated that the whole amount of cash and supplies, thus far contributed by Wooster, is about the sum of $2,500.
1890
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, OH
Wednesday, 22 January, 1890
pg 3
The following officers of the Uncas Tribe No. 57, Improved Order of Red Men, were installed last Wednesday evening.
Sachem—Wm. Limb
Senior Sagamore—A.B. Peckinpaugh
Junior Sagamore— W.F. Eberts
Prophet—J.B. Minier
Chief of Records—H.L. Kauffman
Keeper of Wampum—L.P Ohliger
1st Sanop—Charles Zimmerman
2d Sanop—E.K. Geiselman
Guard of the Forest—Jacob Kratz
Guard of the Wigwam—John Martin
1st Warrior—H.H. Walthour
2d Warrior—M.L. Warner
3d Warrior—H.N. Clemans
4th Warrior—G.E. Teeple
1st Brave—W.H. McConnel
2d Brave—Chas. Ihrig
3d Brave—Albert Lucas
4th Brave—Delia Snook
1st Pow-Wow—W.C. Myers
2d Pow-Wow—W.H. Bell.
Uncas tribe is having a boom just now and is rapidly increasing its membership.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 July, 1890
pg 3
Red Men Officers
At the regular meeting of Uncas Tribe, No. 57, R.O.R.M., July 2, Deputy Grand 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. Hilterbrandt, 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.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 23 July, 1890
pg 3
I.O.O.F.
The following officers of Wooster Lodge No. 42, I.O.O.F., were installed July 4, 1890
N.G.—R.L. Mead
V.G.—W.C. Myers
Sec.—A.W. McConnell
I.G.—Jno. F. Rockey
O.G.—Jacob Barnard
R.S.N.G.—E.K. Geiselman
L.S.N.G.—F.H. Elsor
R.S.V.G.—S.K. Hilderbrandt
L.S.V.G.—Jno. Geiselman
Warden—Jesse Warner
Con.—W.S. Fisher
R.S.S.—Jos. Keister
L.S.S.—Elza Mohr
Chaplain—E.C. Whitmore
Officers of Killbuck Encampment, No. 17, I.O.O.F., were installed July 14, 1890:
C.P.—R.L. Mead
S.W.—Wm. Limp
J.W.—A.W. McConnell
R. Scribe—Jos. Plummer
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 3 September, 1890
pg 3
Local & Miscellaneous.
The attaches of the City Opera House for the season which opens next Thursday will be nearly the same as last season. Stage carpenter, Harry Figert; assistant, Charles Dice; property man, Chas. Kingsley; head usher, Will Limb; assistants, Marcus Limb, Ray Pinkerton, Fred Leopold, Harry Kramer; treasurer, F.C. Peckinpaugh; manager, Geo. Kettler.
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. Guy E. Temple.
Joseph Kester. Wm. Limb.
John Figert. John Johnson.
R.L. Mead. A.W. McConnell.
W.C. Myers. Ed F. Siegenthaler.
C.M. Taylor. J.A. Hamilton.
E.J. Gray Adam Byman.
Charles Horn. M.L. Warner.
Jos. Warner. R.T. Bechtel.
Wm. Horn. Carl Limb.
R.K. Geiseiman. Geo. Palmer.
John Rockey. 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.
1891
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, OH
Wednesday, 7 January, 1891
pg 3
The following officers of the Uncas Tribe, Red Men, were elected last Wednesday evening.
Sachem—W.F. Ebert.
Sr. Sagamore—Chas. Zimmerman
Jr. Sagamore—Ross W. Funck.
Keeper of Wampum—L.P Ohliger.
Keeper of Records—H.N. Clemans.
Trustee—W.H. Baumgardner.
Representative to Grand Council—Wm. Limb.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 January, 1891
pg 3
Red Men Officers.
At the regular meeting of Uncas Tribe, No. 57, I.O.R.M., held Wednesday evening of last week the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Sachem—W.F. Ebert.
Keeper of Wampum—I.P. Ohliger
Chief of Records—H.N. Clemens.
Trustee—W.H. Baumgardner.
Representative of Gross Council—Wm. Limb
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 14 January, 1891
pg 3
The following officers of Wooster Lodge I.O.O.F., No. 42, were installed last Friday evening:
N.G.—W.C. Myers.
V.G.—A.W. McConnell.
Rec. Sec.—Geo. W. Palmer.
Per. Sec.—Elmer Funck.
Treas.—H.J. Kauffman.
R.S. to N.G.—Forbes Alcock.
L.S. to N.G.—Will Limb.
R.S. to V.G.—Charles Zimmerman.
L.S. to V.G.—Joseph Kester.
R.S.S.—Jesse Warner.
I.G.—Albert Leroux.
O.G.—Jacob Barnard.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 14 January, 1891
pg 3
Killbuck Encampment, No. 17, at their meeting Monday night installed the following officers.
O.P.—Wm. Limb.
H.P.—J.B. Myers.
S.W.—A.W. McConnell.
J.W.—Geo. W. Palmer.
Rec. Sec.—Forbes Alcock.
Per. Sec.—L.R. Kramer.
Treas.—H.J. Kaufman.
Guide—S.K. Hilterbrandt.
1st Watch—Charles Zimmerman.
2nd Watch—L.K. Geiselman.
3rd Watch—Wm. Fisher.
4th Watch—Jesse Warner.
I.S.—John B. Rockey.
O.S.—Jacob Barnard.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 February, 1891
pg 3
Personals.
Wayne Lodge No. 323, Daughters of Rebecca, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was instituted in Wooster last Thursday by Grand Master M. Bartlett of Toledo. There were 83 charter members. The following officers were installed.
N.G. — Emma Wacker
V.G. — Mrs. Mame Palmer
F.S. — Miss Edith Wilhelm
R.S. — Mrs. Julia Russell
Treas. — Mrs. J.M. Quinby
R. and L. to N.G. — Mrs. Harry Baumbardner, Mrs. L.H. Plank
R. and L. to V.G. — Mrs. Mame Johnson, Will Limb
I.G. — Mrs. D.Y. Landis
O.G. — Jacob Barnard
Warden — Miss Della Elser
Conductor — Mrs. Jacob Palmer.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 19 February, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
The marriage of Mr. C.W. Landis, of Ashland, to Miss Jeannette Saal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Saal, took place at the family residence on West Liberty street at 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.W. Beck, in the handsomely decorated parlor of the palatial home, in the presence of relatives of the bride and groom and invited guests. After the knot had been tied congratulation were extended. A sumptuous supper prepared by Mrs. Dice, was then partaken of. Mr. and Mrs. Landis took the evening train for Cincinnati. After a brief tour they will return to Ashland and at once go to housekeeping on Claremont Avenue in that city. The presents received by the bride were numerous and valuable. The following guests were present: P.F. Sherrick, Andy Thomas, Henry Hershler, Wm. Kagey, J.E. Brubaker, W.F. Cordell, J.C. Kenney, Joe Brown, Wm. Conn, B.F. Brubaker and wife, Mrs. Andrew Brubaker, Miss Emma Heltman, Miss Sadie Golden, D.A. Myers and wife, of Ashland, P. Barchfield and wife, of Canton; Adam Fogel and wife and Ella Fogel, of Orrville, J.S. Small, of Fostoria, Misses Laura and May Ebey, Warsaw, Ind., Misses Oma and Stella Hursh, of Mansfield, Misses Lida and Lucy and J. Saal, of Ashland, Anna and Kate Young, Ella and Della Naitzger, Ella and Lucy Horn, Tillie Fisher, Laura Mauk, Will Gerlack, Will Limb, Will Kramer, Frankie McBride, J. Todd, L. Yocum, Will Hubble, Glenn Miller, Emmet Lee and wife, Ella Bardon, L. Saal and wife, Charles and Emma Saal, Minnie McClellan, Mrs. J. Saal, Dell Feightner and wife, Rev. Beck and wife, S.K. Hilterbrant and wife, Mable Hilterbrant.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 19 February, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
Red Men Attention
At a meeting of the Uncas Tribe last evening it was decided that the Tribe should attend the funeral of Brother James F. Cassiday to-morrow (Friday afternoon). Every member of the tribe is expected to be at the Wigwam at one o’clock p.m. sharp. By order of the Tribe.
W.F. Ebert, Sachem
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 12 May, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
Will Limb left for Columbus last night to attend the Encampment of Red Men as the representative of Uncas Tribe, of this city.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 29 August, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
George Kettler has disposed of all his interest in the management of the City Opera House, the contracts made by him for the coming season, all billboards owned and controlled by him in advertising attractions, and all his billposting outfit to Frank Peckinpaugh and Will Limb.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 29 August, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Will Limb will be head usher at the City Opera House this winter with the following assistants, Marcus Limb, Chas. Jones, Herby Hubbel, Harry Horn, Harry Kramer, clay Alexander, ushers, programmers, Willie Adams, George Limb.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 31 August, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
Will Limb and John Figert are taking in the sights of the Detroit International Fair.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 13 October, 1891
pg 3
Attention Red Men.
There will be a special council lighted this Tuesday evening for the purpose of exalting worthy warriors to the Chief’s Degree and complee arrangements for the Tribe’s proposed trip abroad. Let all be present.
Chas. Zimmerman, Sachem.
Wm. Limb, O. of R.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 16 December, 1891
pg 3
Chiefs Warriors and Hunters Attention.
You are requested to be at the Wigwam of Uncas Tribe on the sleep of 16th Sun Hunting moon, at the 8th run. Business of the utmost importance to be transacted.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 December, 1891
pg 3
Jackson!
Eighth of January.
37th Annual Celebration in Wooster.
The Toasts and Responses.
Speaking to be Held at the City Hall, Dance at the Armory.
The Democracy of Wayne county, as has been the annual custom during the past thirty-six years, will in Wooster celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans in honor of the Hero and Statesman, Andrew Jackson.
Toasts and Responses
First Regular Toast—“Andrew Jackson, the Hero and Statesman.” Response by Hon. M.T. Corcoran, of Cincinnati.
Second Regular Toast—“The Democratic Party.” Response by Hon. Allen W. Thurman, of Columbus.
Third Regular Toast—“The Golden Rule in Politics.” Response by Prof. J.J. Burns, of Canton.
Fourth Regular Toast—“The Democratic Ladies.” Response by Mr. Ross S. Wallace, of Wooster.
Toast Master—Col. Benj. Eason.
Officers (list follows)
Committees (list follows to…
Dance Committee and Floor Managers—W.A. Wilson, Joseph Jones, Ed Slegenthaler, Joseph Sullivan, Ed Leies, Wm. Limb, Julian Jeffries, James B. Minier.
Admission to City Hall free, admission to Bink[?] 10 cents, dance tickets 50 cents.
1892
Jacksonian
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 7 January, 1892
pg 3
The Eighth
Preparations for the Celebration all Completed.
A Grand Good Time May Be Expected.
Don’t fail to Attend and Enjoy Yourself.
As has been its custom for the past thirty-six years, the Democracy of Wayne county will again on January 8, 1892, appropriately celebrate the achievements of that grand man, Andrew Jackson.
It is expected that the coming celebration will eclipse any held during recent years, and it is to be hoped all Democrats will attend. Democrats from neighboring counties especially invited.
The following is a list of the several speakers and committees appointed for the occasion:
Toasts And Responses.
First Regular Toast—“Andrew Jackson, the Hero and Statesman.” Response by Hon. M.T. Corcoran, of Cincinnati.
Second Regular Toast—“The Democratic Party.” Response by Hon. Allen W. Thurman, of Columbus.
Third Regular Toast—“The Golden Rule in Politics.” Response by Prof…, of Canton.
Fourth Regular Toast—“The Democratic Ladies.” Response by Ross S. Wallace, Esq. of Wooster.
Toast Master—Col. Benj. Eason.
Officers:
President of the Evening—Hon. L.R. Critchfield.
Secretaries—C.M. Tawney, Lemuel Jeffries, Jacob A. Marchand, Max E. Weixelbaum.
Vice Presidents—Wooster, 1st Ward, Geo. B. Miller, John C. Morr;; 2d Ward, Wm. Ebert, Charles Zimmerman; 3d Ward, Jas. Lawrence, C.M. Geiselman; 4th Ward, B.F. Miller, Geo. Schmutz; 5th Ward, Conrad Long, Benj. Jones.
Wooster township—E.D. McIntire, R.L. Adair.
Paint township—J.J. Schlaffly, Florien Schaffter.
Sugarcreek township—C.C. Davison, Silas Goudy.
Baughman township—Hon. Chas. A. Weiser, E.D. Ammon.
Chippewa township—McDonald Smith, J.J. Hatfield.
Milton township—P.S. Saurer, J.B. Amstutz.
Canaan township—Dr. A.C. Knestrick, Joseph McGlannen.
Greene township—Jas. L. Zaring, J.L. Wright.
East Union township—Reasin Brown, Dr. J.K. King.
Saltcreek township—Cyrus Reider, D. Berger, Jr.
Franklin township—G.C. Fritz, John Sanderson.
Wwayne township—J. Stewart McCoy, I.N. Hough.
Congress township—Allen Greeley, Dr. Hugh J. Sullivan.
Chester township—Marion McCoy, H.H. Plasterer.
Clinton township—C.M. Lovett, Peter Moulter.
Committees.
Committee of General Arrangements—L.R. Critchfield, Chairman; C.M. Tawney, Sec.; Henry Marshall, Treas; Edward Geiselman, T.E. Peckinpaugh, C.C. Adams, Alvinai Cunningham.
Committee on Invitation and Speakers—A.W. Blackburn, John F. Marchand, L.P. Ohliger, John C. McClarran, A.D. Metz.
Committee on Toasts—E.B. Eshelman, H.A. Hart, Benj. Eason.
Committee on Finance—R.B. Wasson, E.K. Geiselman, J.S. Caskey, A.L. Wilson, C.M. Lovett, Alvinzi Cunningham.
Committee on Music—A.B. Peckinpaugh, Joseph A. Schuch, George B. Miller.
Committee on Pringing—H.P. Gravatt, Jacob A. Marchand, Max Weixelbaum.
Committee on Hall and Decorations—Lewis Bolus, J.F. Larwill, Wm. Bush, C.C. Adams, Phillip Ellsperman, W. F. Ebert.
Reception Committee—Judge E.S. Dowell, T.E. Peckinpaugh, L.P. Ohliger, Gen. Aquila Wiley, E.B. Eshelman, Wm. Beresford, J.R. Zimmerman, John Van Nostran, Jno McSweeny, Dr. Hugh A. Hart, Eli Zaring, A.D. Metz, B.F. Eason, L.R. Critchfield, Jr., H.B. Swarz, John F. Marchand, T.B. Keeler, Frank Bennet, Martin Schultz, A.W. Blackburn, R.B. Wasson, C.V. Van Nimon, John S.Adair, Theo. Criss, C.B. Dickey, Jno. C. Morr, C.C. Adams, C.M.Lovett, Charles Zaring, A.Cunningham, J.P. Van Nest, Jas. B. Power, M.J. Carroll, Lake F. Jones, Edward Geisleman, Julian Jeffries.
Audience Committee—Phillip Ellsperman, Jno. Byrant, Jno. Brown, Wm. Fisher, Lewis Bolus, Andrew Reed, Gerald Coulter, L.R. Critchfield, Jr.
Dance Committee and Floor Managers—W.A. Wilson, Joseph Jones, Ed. Siegenthaler, Joseph Sullivan, Ed. Leis, Wm. Limb, Julian Jeffries, James B. Minier.
Admission to City Hall free, admission to Rink 10 cents, dance tickets 50 cents.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 1 February, 1892
pg 3
Buds
Culled From the Masculine Bower of Beauty.
A Few of the Very Many Marriageable Men In and About Wooster
At the request of many of the fair sex the Republican again gives the names of a few of the “afraid-to-ask’s” who reside in and about the city. The list is quite long but only gives a faint idea of the number of worthy young men who call Wooster their home who should become benedicts. This is leap year, the one year in four, when woman is accorded the privilege of asking whom she may desire to lead to Hymen’s alter. Here are the names.
Girls, Take Your Choice
Dr. John Brown—
Dr. J.W. Lehr—
Hon. E.B. Eshelman—
Eugene Chatelain—
Maxmilliam Erustus Weixelbaum—
Alf. Peckinpaugh—
A.W. Wilson—
Omar Peckinpaugh—
Fred Harding—
Will Armstrong—
Arnold Ingram—
Charley Zaring—
James Shamp—
Will Limb—Here is a young man that has helped burn up a great deal of coal and consume much gas in the past few years among the fair sex. He’s awful bashful, and can be had for the asking.
Harry Figert—
George Shively—
Joseph Jones—
Homer Odenkirk—
M. Geo. Pauley—
Ross W. Funck—
Daniel Q. Zaring—
S.S. Milligan—
Daniel Stuller—
Will Luy—
Down at the Dispatchers’ office, there is Lew Morrow, a tiger lily from Rochester; H.K. Brady, who is going down to Hagerstown, Md., this month to attend the wedding of a brother, and is only sorrow that he can’t take a bride with him; Fred Stair, a clever fellow who hails originally from the vicinity of Mr. Eaton, and Will Rhodes, all of whom are well along in years and should be benedicts.
The list has grown too long already to say something of all, so we wind up by simply giving the names of a few others. There is billy Stieber, Jacob Solimuck, Jr., Charles Gray, Theo. D. Wilhelm, N.K. Reed, Martin Miller, D. Q. McClarran, R.C. Mcclarran, John Derr, E.P. Osborne, Prof. S.S. Milligan, Ed. Siegenthaiser, Elliott Proctor, Geo. Baker, Harley Ziegler, Grant Myers, Cha. Given, E.E. Moore, Darl Bixler, Tom Logan, “Shorty” Liechtenwalter, Ed. Swartz, Harry Kaufman, and Ed Gray. We could go on and give many more, but refrain. The maiden lady or young woman who cannot suit herself from this galaxy will surely die an old maid.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 February, 1892
pg 3
Wayne Lodge No. 323, Daughters of Rebecca, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was instituted in Wooster Last Thursday by Grand Master M. bartlett, of Toledo. There were 83 charter members. The following officers were installed:
N G—Emma Wacker
V G—Mr. Mame Palmer
F S—Miss Edith Wilhelm
R S—Mrs. Julia Russell
Treas.—Mrs. J.M. Quinby
R. and L. to V G—Mrs. Mame Johnson, Will Limb
I G—Mrs. D.Y. Landis
O G—Jacob Barnard
Warden—Miss Della Elser
Conductor—Mrs. Jacob Palmer.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 12 March, 1892
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
Wooster Odd Fellows last night entertained a large party of visitors from Newman Lodge, North Lawrence; and from Orrville Lodge, Orrville. The visiting brethren came in on the evening train accompanied by the famous Minglewood band. This noted organization, which now numbers under the leadership of William Edwards, seventeen members, demonstrated by their playing that the band is constantly improving. The people of North Lawrence can well be proud of the band as it is composed not only of musicians, but thorough gentlemen as well. Their visit to Wooster was for the purpose of witnessing the “team work” of Wooster lodge in conferring degrees. The visitors were well pleased with the proficiency shown in the work by the brothers and spoke in terms very complimentary of them. At eleven o’clock when the work in the lodge room had been fully exemplified the visitors were escorted to Emil Faber’s where a banquet was served in first-class style, customary with the establishment. John Van Nostran acted as toastmaster, short speeches were made by James H. Hamilton, S.B. Hartzell, D.E. Robinson, and Prof. Chas W. Gilgen, of Orrville; Wm. Edwards, of North Lawrence; C.M. Tawney, L.H. Plank, T.H. Elser, Forbes Alcock, Will Limb, R.L. Mead and others.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 21 March, 1892
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
The braves of Uncas Tribe No. 57, I.O.R.M., report the capture of a paleface who has expressed a desire to be adopted by the Tribe. Therefore all the Chiefs and Warriors are requested to be present at the Wigwam on the sleep of the 23d sun, Worm Moon, (Wednesday, March 23) to assist in the adoption ceremony.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 8 June, 1892
pg 3
Delegates to Congressional Convention.
The following are the delegates selected last Saturday to attend the Democrat Congressional Convention Commencing at New Philadelphia yesterday:
Baughman Township—First Precinct, Charles A. Weiser; Second Precinct, C.D. Swan; Third Precinct, Clem Stenmetz and W.A. Ault.
Canaan—First Precinct, Rush Rees; Second Precinct, David E. Keener; Third Precinct, Michael M. Miller.
Chester—Robert Ewing, Joseph Troxell.
Chippewa—H.N. Steinmetz; Chas. Wilgohs.
Clinton—W.S. Rebison, W.V. Denny.
Congress—First Precinct, Allen Greely and David Mitchel; Second Precinct, Marion Van Over.
East Union—John C. Kidd, John Hartel, and David C. Cook.
Franklin—Warren W. McIntire, David Berman.
Greene—First Precinct, Peter Zell; Second Precinct, C.W. Gardner, Proc E. Seas, Warren Ramsey.
Milton—Edgar L. Steele, P.S. Saurer.
Paint—James M. Westcott, S.A. Schlatly, John G. Shanklin.
Saltcreek—Armstrong Brown, J.McNulty.
Sugarcreek—Peter Eckert, L.C. Davison.
Wayne—Daniel Lehman, Elmer Caskey.
Wooster Township—Robert L. Adair.
Wooster City—First Ward, J.R. Zimmerman and Wm. Limb; Second Ward, T.E. Peckinpaugh and L.R. Critchfield; Third Ward, L.P. Ohliger and H.A. Hart, Fourth Ward, J.P. Van Nest; Fifth Ward, B.J. Jones.
Jacksonian
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 23 June, 1892
pg 3
Enthusiastic
Democrats Already Preparing for the Great Battle.
Democratic Club Already Organized.
There were quite a number of Democrats present at the meeting held in Cuncil chamber Tuesday evening for the purpose of making arrangements to celebrate the nomination of Grover Cleveland for President by the Democratic National Convention now in session at Chicago.
John C. McClarran called the meeting to order and nominated A.W. Blackburn as temporary chairman and Will Limb as Secretary. Mr. McClarran stated the object of the meeting.
On motion of Lewis Boins a committee of three was appointed by the chair to solicit funds with which to celebrate. The chair appointed Lewis Bolus, Max Weixelbaum and Henry Haller.
A committee consisting of A.W. Blackburn, J.S. Adair, C.C. Adams, Joseph Schuch and Dr. J.D. Beer was appointed to make all arrangements for the celebration.
At the conclusion of the above business it was suggested that a Democratic club be organized. The boys present “caught on” and a motion to that effect went through like lightning. On motion a committee on permanent organization was appointed, consisting of Jacob A. Marchand, Homer B. Odenkirk, Henry Leiner, Wm. S. Fisher and C.C. Adams, who will report at the next meeting.
J.C. McClarran, A.D. Metz, J.R. Zimmerman, David McConnell and Harvey Geiselman were appointed a committee on constitution and by-laws.
There was also a committee of seven appointed on membership, as follows:
First Ward—Will Limb.
Second Ward—L.R. Critchfield, Jr.
Third Ward—C.M. Tawney.
Fourth Ward—Ben Miller.
Fifth Ward—Joe Sullivan.
Wooster township—R.L. Adair.
At Large—Lewis Bolus.
At the conclusion of this work the meeting adjourned, subject to a call of the temporary chairman.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 29 June, 1892
pg 3
Democratic Club Organized in Wooster.
On Tuesday evening last a large number of Democrats assembled in the Council Chamber at City Hall for the purpose of making arrangements for ratifying the Chicago nominations and forming a permanent Democratic Club.
A.W. Blackburn was made temporary Chairman, and William temporary secretary.
On motion, the following Committees were appointed by the Chair:
Committee on Subscription—Lewis Holus, M.E. Weixelbaum, Henry Haller.
Committee on General Arrangements—A.W. Blackburn, Dr J.D. Beer, C.C. Adams, Joseph Schuch, John S. Adair.
Committee on Permanent Organizations—J.A. Marchand, H.B. Odenkirk, Henry Lerner, William Fisher, C.C. Armas.
Committee on Constitution and By-Laws—John C. McClarran, D. McConnell, A.D. Metz, J.R. Zimmerman, Harvey Geiselman.
Committee on Club Membership—1st Ward, William Limb, 2d Ward, L.R. Critchfield, Jr., 3d Ward, C.M. Tawney, 4th Ward, Ben Miller, 5th Ward, Joseph Sullivan, City at Large, Lewis Bolus, Wooster Township, R. L. Adair.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at call of the Chairman.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 13 July, 1892
pg 3
Killbuck Encampment, No. 17 I.O.O.F. at their last meeting installed the following officers:
Chief Patriarch—S.K. Hilterbrant
High Priest—S.S. Shilling
Senior Warden—Jesse Warner
Junior Warden—Chas. Zimmerman
Guide—John Van Nostran
First Watch—A.W. McConnell
Second Watch—W.C. Myers
Third Watch—Wm. Limb
Fourth Watch—A.A. Lareaux
First Guard—Josiah Lucas
Inside Sentinel—J.B. Rockey
Outside Sentinel—Jacob Barnard.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 15 July, 1892
pg 3
Cleveland Club Organized.
At a meeting held in the Council Chamber last evening a political club to be known as the Young Men’s Cleveland Club of Wayne County, was organized. The following officers were elected:
Pres.—John C. McClarran.
V. Pres.—Dr. J.D. Beer.
Cor. Sec.—C.C. Adams.
Rec. Sec.—A.W. McConnell.
Treas.—Jos. Schuch.
Capt.—E.K. Geiselman.
Executive Committee.
1st ward, Jno. F. Marchand; 2d ward, A.W. Blackburn; 3d ward, J.T. Keister; 4th ward, Henry Haller; 5th ward, Jos. Sullivan; Wooster Tp., Jesse Fraim; at large, J.S. Adair.
Permanent Committee on Members.
1st ward, Wm. Limb, 2d ward, Lewis Bolus; 3d ward, C.M. Tawney; 4th ward, B.F. Miller; 5th ward, M.Bowers; Wooster Tp., R.L. Adair; At Large, L.R. Critchfield.
Jacksonian
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 8 December, 1892
pg 3
Wooster Lodge I.O.O.F.
N.G.—James A. Shamp
V.G.—John Van Nostran
Rec. Sec.—Wm. Limb
Per. Sec.—H.H. Miller
Treasurer—H.J. Kaufman
Killbuck Encampment I.O.O.F.
Chief Patriarch—Jesse Warner
Senior Warden—E.K. Geiselman
Junior Warden—John R. Rockey
Rec. Sec.—Forbes Alcock
Financial Secretary—Wm. Limb
Treasurer—James M. Quinby
1893
Jacksonian
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 5 January, 1893
pg 3
Officers Elected.
Uncas Tribe, I.O.R.M.
Sachem—W.J. Smith
Senior Sagamore—J.P. Ven Nest.
Junior Sagamore—Jas. M. Quinby.
Chief of Records—W.F. Ebert.
Keeper of Wampun—L.P. Ohliger.
Trustees—W.H. Baumbardner, T.E. Peckinpaugh, Wm. Limb.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 18 January, 1893
pg 3
On Friday evening last a public installation of the officers of Wooster Lodge of Odd Fellows took place at their Hall on South Market street. It was a memorable occasion of much social interest. The Hall was crowded with men and women, old and young, who were much pleased with the impressive exercises. The installation was conducted in the most able manner by Right Worthy Deputy Grand Master, M.L. Warner, of Cleveland, a former resident of Wooster. After the ritual ceremonies appropriate addresses were made by D.W. Solliday, James A. Shamp and John Van Nostran. Also a recitation—“The Goat”—was given by Deputy Grand Master Warner, the matter and manner of the rendition of which “brought down the house,” all pronouncing it most excellent. By way of refreshments, an elegant supper was served by the I.O.O.F. Auxiliary, the Daughters of Rebekah, of which organization Mrs. James M. Quinby is the Noble Grand, the bill of fare consisting of oysters, meats, breads, cake, coffee, etc, etc. The following are the
Officers Installed
Noble Grand—Jas. A. Shamp.
Vice Grand—John Van Nostran.
Recording Secretary—Will Limb.
Treasurer—R.J. Kauffman
Permanent Sec’y—H.H. Miller.
Warden—E.O. Power
Conductor—M.L. Spooner
Outside Guardian—A.L. Lucas
Right Supporter to Noble Grand—J.B. Myers.
Left Supporter to Noble Grand—E.E. Moore
Right Scene Supporter—M.R. Limb.
Left Scene Supporter—T.W. Kimber
Right Supporter to Vice Grand—M. Geo Pauly.
Left Supporter to Vice Grand—Josiah Lucas.
Jacksonion
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 19 January, 1893
pg 3
Officers Elected and Installed
Wooster Lodge, I.O.O.F.
Noble Grand—James S. Shamp
Vice Grand—John Van Nostran
Recording Secretary—Wm. Limb
Treasurer—H.J. Kauffman
Per. Secretary—H.H. Miller
Warden—E.O. Power
Conductor—M.L. Spooner
Outside Guardian—A.L. Lucas
Right Sup. to N. Grand—J.B. Myers
Left Sup. to N. Grand—E.E. Moore
Right Scene Supporter—M.R. Limb
Left Scene Sup.—T.W. Kimber
Right Sup. to V. Grand—M.G. Pauly
Left Sup. to V. Grand—Josiah Lucas
Obituary and rites for William Limb –
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 15 March, 1893
pg 3
William R. Limb died at one o’clock this afternoon at the home of his mother on East Liberty street, of gangrene of the lungs, death being hastened by the rupture of blood vessel. He took cold some weeks since while in Cleveland and had been complaining since that time, although he had only been confined to the house for three weeks. Will Limb was popular with his associates, a genial companion and a young man of excellent character and moral worth whose death will be deplored. He entered the employ of Quinby & Kline when a mere boy and was one of their trusted and valued salesmen when stricken with his last illness. He was a member of Canton Wright Patriarch’s Militant, Wooster Lodge I.O.O.F., Wayne Council Improved Order of Red Men, and an active member of the Young Men’s Democratic Club. He was born in this city and was aged about 26 years, and one of twin sons born to his parents, the twin brother being Harry Limb, of Orrville. The hour for the funeral had not been set when the Republican went to press, but will likely take place Friday afternoon under the auspices of the I.O.O.F.
Jacksonion
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 16 March, 1893
pg 2
Wm. Limb, one of Wooster’s most promising young men, died at his home on East Liberty street at one o’clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral will take place tomorrow Friday. We will publish a fuller notice of his death next week.
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 16 March, 1893
pg 3
The funeral of Will Limb will take place from the family residence on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The service will be in charge of the Odd Fellows.
The part to have been taken by M.R. Limb in the production of “The Man in Black,” will be filled by Mr. Thomas Kay, of Massillon, owing to the death of Will Limb.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 March, 1893
pg 2
Death of Will R. Limb.
It has been long since the death of a young man has caused more general sadness in Wooster than the passing away of Will R. Limb who departed this life last Wednesday afternoon, March 15th, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Martin Limb, on East Liberty street. His age was 25 years, 7 months and 5 days. The cause of death was lung disease caused by taking a cold some weeks ago when on a visit to Cleveland. He was born in Wooster, where he always resided, and was a twin brother of Harry Limb, of Orrville.
He was one of the most popular young men in Wooster, one of excellent character in every respect and of good business qualifications. Socially he was much liked, being of genial nature and pleasant disposition. When a boy he entered the employ of the dry goods merchants Quinby & Kline, and continued to be one of their cleverest salesmen until his last sickness. He was prominent in Benevolent orders, being a member of Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant, Wooster Lodge I.O.O.F. and the Improved Order of Re Men. He was also an active member of the Young Men’s Democratic Club.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the English Lutheran Tabernacle, to which place the remains were conveyed from the family residence. Though the day was very inclement from rain and snow, the attendance was very large, estimated at twelve hundred. The Benevolent Orders were present in full ranks and regalia, the funeral being specially under the auspices of the Patriarch Militants. The donations of flowers were many, the coffin covered with various designs of floral offerings of esteem and affection. Among these were a massive pillow from the Quinby & Kline clerks, a broken column from Canton Wright, a sickle from the Daughters of Rebekah, and calla lilies and roses from the Misses Weber, of Manehald.
The church services were conducted by Rev. Dr. W.W. Criley, after which Canton Wright carried the casket to the hearse, and the long procession of the members of the several orders on foot, and relations and friends in carriages, conveyed the body to the cemetery, where it was laid in the tomb with the impressive ritual of the Order. The pall bearers were P.J. Seigenthaler, John Figert, J.M. Quinby, R.T. Bechtel, Harry Kramer, Jos. Kester
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 March, 1893
pg 2
Local News.
A large delegation of Odd Fellows of Orrville, attended the funeral of Wm. R. Limb, in Wooster last Sunday.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 March, 1893
pg 2
Resolutions of Respect
It has been the will of the commandant on high to detail from our ranks, Chevalier Wm Limb, one who was loved by all who knew him.
Resolved, That by his death, Canton Wright has lost one of its most faithful and active members. One whom we will miss in executing the command, “Left in Front.” One who was always at his post.
Resolved, That we think of him not as lost, but as one detailed for the advanced guard and awaiting our arrival.
W.H. Baumgardner,
J.H. Wilhelm,
Edw. F. Siegenthaler,
Committee.
Jacksonion
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 23 March, 1893
pg 3
Death of Will R. Limb
Will R. Limb, a popular young gentleman and a clerk in the dry goods store of Quinby & Kline of this city, died on Wednesday, March 14, after a protracted illness of a pulmonary character aged 25 years, 7 months and 5 days. He was born and raised in Wooster and enjoyed the advantage of its public schools. He was buried Sunday afternoon from the English Lutheran church which was filled with friends and acquaintances of the deceased, the services being conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. Criley.
He was in membership with a number of the beneficiary organizations of this city which expressed their sorrow and sympathy for the dead in a pathetic and most impressive manner. The attendance at the grave was unusually large and there was a universal manifestation of grief. He was a young man possessed of many excellent traits of character, ? honest, dutiful to his employers and fully possessed of their confidence. Unto him the lilies of the years were just unfolding their blooms and colors, but in their early blossoming, through the lips of death was blown upon them a killing frost.
With him now is silence, rest and all that we do not know of mysterious waiting. He is forever dead to the noise of the footmen, the march of the procession or the reading of the ritual by a brother but that he enjoys pleasant companionships and walks with unseen Brothers and Daughters, who among us can say he does not. Or are the loving voices we listen to here and the sweet songs that are sung not heard or sung on the other side.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 29 March, 1893
pg 3
Resolution of Respect for Wm. R. Limb
Whereas, The great disposer of events, in His infinite wisdom, has summoned Wm R. Limb, a member of our Club, to the mysteries of another and a higher life.
Resolved, That in his death the Young Men’s Cleveland Democratic Club of Wayne county has been deprived of one of its most active energetic and useful members, and one who by his earnestness and intelligence, was eminently qualified to reflect credit upon the membership of this organization and the Democratic party.
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our keenest sympathy in their overwhelming sorrow.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Jacksonion, the Wayne County Democrat and Wooster Journal and that copy of same be transmitted to the bereaved family.
A.W. Blackburn,
T.E. Peckinpaugh,
John S. Adair
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 8 April, 1893
pg 2
In Memoriam.
Wooster, Ohio, 4th Sun,
Plant Moon G.S.D. 402.
To the Sachem and Brothers of Uncas Tribe No. 57 Improved Order Red Men.
Your committee charged with the sorrowful duty of preparing a suitable memorial upon the death of Past Sachem, William R. Limb, present the following as a tribute to his memory:
The Great Spirit of the Universe, has, in His infinite wisdom, summoned from our midst to the happy hunting grounds beyond the dark waters, the soul of Past Sachem William R. Limb, an honored and beloved member of our Tribe. Brother Limb was in the flower of early manhood and enjoyed the friendship and esteem of a large circle of devoted friends. He was an honorable, upright member of our Order, a faithful attendant upon the Council fires of our Tribe, and a young man of unblemished character. His rare devotion to his widowed mother was the truest exemplification of his noble principles. While we submit with patience, to the immutable decrees of Divine Providence in this dispensation, we cherish the memory of our departed brother and strew upon his grave the flowers of fraternal affection.
Resolved, That this memorial be spread upon our records, a copy sent to each of the city papers and to the family of the deceased brother. Fraternally submitted.
T.E. Peckinpaugh,
Enos Pierson,
Jas. B. Minier,
Committee.
1894
Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, OH
Thursday, 4 January, 1894
pg 3
The Last Sad Roll Call.
List Of Those Laid To Rest In Wooster Cemetery In 1893.
Very Many Enumerated and Among Them an Unusual Proportion of Old People.
The list given below giving the names of those interred in Wooster Cemetery, who died during the year 1893 was obtained from the books of the Cemetery Association through the kindness of Jesse McClellan, secretary….same as below.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, OH
Wednesday, 10 January, 1894
pg 1
The Last Sad Roll Call.
List Of Those Laid To Rest In Wooster Cemetery In 1893.
Very Many Enumerated and Among Them an Unusual Proportion of Old People.
The list given below giving the names of those interred in Wooster Cemetery, who died during the year 1893 was obtained from the books of the Cemetery Association through the kindness of Jesse McClellan, secretary. The list, which is very large, gives the names of all those interred during the year, giving the date of death. The reader will doubtless realize, as did the writer, how soon we are forgotten when laid in the grave, as the name of father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, child, relative, sweetheart or friend is recalled by reading the list. It will be noticed that the percentage of old people is very large:
Jan. 2, 1893 — Christiania Fraser, aged 89
Jan. 9 — Isaac Bechtel, aged 76
Jan. 14 — Mary Jacobs, aged 25
Jan. 19 — Ester Bowman, aged 50
Jan. 20 — Philip Fisher, aged 74
Jan 23 — Sarah Heller, aged 78
Jan 31 — Russell Bruce, infant
Feb. 4 — C.B. Yoder, aged 52
Feb. 10 — Mrs. Catharine Wa?e, aged 42
Feb. 17 — Rev. J.B. Baltzley, aged 68
March 1 — Mrs. Louisa X Bonewitz, aged 69
March 4 — Frederick Reese, aged 37?
March 8 — Charles Dice, aged 27
March 11 — Mrs. Simon Rice, aged 63
March 15 — Mrs. Ross B. Warner aged 42. Wm. R. Limb, aged 26
March 16…..
1895
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 19 June, 1895
pg 6
Odd Fellows’ Memorial Services.
Wayne Rebekah Lodge, Wooster Lodge No. 42, I.O.O.F. and Canton Wright, Patriarchs Militants, on Sunday held memorial services. That by the first two was held in the lodge room, at 2:30 p.m. and consisted of the ritualistic services for the dead of the year, Joseph Taggart and Kroft Fisher of the lodge, and Mrs. I.H. Myers, of the Rebekahs. S.S. Shilling read a sketch of the life of Brother Fisher, T.H. Elser of Brother Taggart and Mrs. Dr. C.A. Lerch of Mrs. Myers. The attendance at the services was only fair. After these exercises had been concluded 22 members of Canton Wright marched to Wooster cemetery where they conducted the service laid down by the Sovereign Grand Lodge over the tomb of Chevalier William Limb. The Canton placed a lovely floral design representing crossed swords and a potted plant on the grave. The Canton also paid a mark of respect to Chevalier Frederick Faber by placing a bunch or roses tied with the colors of the Rebekahs over the grave of his wife. The services were pretty and interesting.
1897
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 16 June, 1897
pg 3
Memorial Services.
Odd Fellows Honor Their Dead.
Wooster Odd Fellows on Sabbath afternoon held their annual memorial exercises in the hall on South Market street. About 300 persons were present. C.M. Tawney, N.G. presided. The exercises were opened with a Memorial Song, by a quartette composed of Messrs. Charles Curry, J.F. Runkle, R.T. Bechtel and W.C. Myers. Noble Grand Tawney then told of the object of the meeting.
The first memorial was read by M. L. Spooner on Bro. Ashbacher, whose residence at the time of his death was New Washington, O., father, of Mrs. Henry Kinkler, and who had been a member of the order for over 50 years.
The second, on Zachariah Harah, of Wooster, who had been a member of Wooster lodge for a quarter of a century, was read by H.H. Plasterer.
Mrs. John E. Russell and Charles Curry here sang a duet most beautifully, Miss Hermine Deneke presiding at the piano.
The third memorial, on Daniel Stonebraker, of Cleveland, wa by L.R. Kramer, his schoolemate and comrade.
The fourth on Ed D.Whitmore, of Wooster, was by Dr. John A. Gann. Bro. Whitmore had been a member of Wooster lodge for 35 years, the greater part of these years serving as Chaplain.
A mixed quartette, Mrs. John E. Russell, Mrs. J.F. Runkle, Charles Curry and W.C. Myers, gave another appropriate selection.
The fifth memorial, on Judge Edward S. Dowell, of Wooster, was by Judge Isaac Johnson. Judge Dowell had been a member of Wooster lodge for 10 years.
The sixth on David ?. Landis, of Wooster, was by T.H. Etser. Brother Landis had been a member for 37 years.
The mixed quartette had rendered another number, after which Rev. C. V. Northrop, of the Baptist Church, gave a short talk on the objects of meetings of this character, closing by complimenting the order in caring for the wants of the living and relieving distress and not forgetting their memory after death.
After services at the Hall had been concluded Canton Wright, Patriarchs Militant proceeded in a body to Wooster cemetery, where the ritualistic service of this branch of the order was carried out the the graves of departed chevaliers were decorated, a floral sword and cross being placed on the graves of Chevalier Anthony Wright and Chevalier Wm. Limb. At the same time the members of the Canton deposited flowers over the tombs of Mrs. Faber and Mrs. I.H. Myers, members of Wayne Rebekah Lodge.
1900
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 13 June, 1900
pg 2
Odd Fellows’ Memorial Day.
Graves of Departed Brothers Strewn With Flowers.
Fraternal Red Letter Day
Most Successful Exercises of the kind ever Held in Wooster—Many Visitor’s Assist in the Services—List of Dead of the Year—Fine Music By Bands.
This was Oddfellows’ Memorial Day in Wooster, and to Wooster Lodge, No. 42, I.O.O.F., belongs the credit of conducting the most beautiful and successful services of the kind ever held in the county under the auspices of a fraternal organization.
The people of the city took a hand in making the day a success, and showed the host of visitors that they were welcome by decorating their homes and places of business in honor of the guests. The attendance from all the lodges in the county was good, the brothers from Dalton, Orrville, Applecreek, West Salem, Creston and Fredericksburg were largely in evidence. The city of Ashland sent the banner delegation, Canton Ashland, with 38 swords, Ashland Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, the famous Ashland Military Band, and citizens, to the number of over 200. Many of the prominent residents of the city being in the party, Canton Mansfield, of Mansfield, was represented by 20 chevaliers who marched in fine style. Dalton Lodge was accompanied by their noted 11th Regt. Band, 20 members. Individual members of lodges in Akron, Massillon, Canton and North Lawrence were also present. Daughters of Rebekah were also present from many points.
Canton Wright No. 77, under the command of Capt. Forbes Alcock, and the Wooster City Band met the visiting brothers on their arrival in the city and escorted them to the Armory. The last to reach the city were the brothers from Mansfield.
The Exercises
The speaking exercises were held in the City Opera House. The different bodies being formed in line and marching from the points of rendezvous. The large auditorium was filled to overloading the lower floor being occupied already by the Brothers and Rebekahs. Past Grand James A. Shamp called the assemblage to order. The Carlin-Wertenburger Quartette, of West Salem, composed of Misses Flo and Effie Carlin and Clara and Dede Wertenberger, sang a selection in a way that deserved the liberal applause bestowed. The young ladies created a very favorable impression and will doubtless be heard in Wooster again. Rev. George S. Hackett, D.D., of Applecreek, made the invocation. James A. Shamp made a few opening remarks that were timely and to the point. Mrs. J.M. Russell, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. J.T. Keister, of Wooster, gave a beautiful solo in her usual pleasing way. Capt. Forbes Alcock then read the list of dead of the year as follows:
R.F. Hoover,
Accidental death August 24, 1899
Samual Taylor
Died November 1899
C.M. Jackson,
Died February 2?, 1900
James A. Clinedinst,
Died April 20 1900
Judge Isaac Johnson,
Accidentally killed April 20, 1900
Frank E. Smith,
Member of Canton Wright,
Died November 14, 1899
Mrs. J.C. Tieche
Member of Wayne Rebekah Lodge
Died November 14 1899
Rev. S.F. Neikirk, then gave an address that was listened to with marked attention, as he spoke of the beautiful customs of honoring the dead. Miss pearl Clapper and Bechtel Alcock and Carrol F. Miller at the piano gave a duett that was a gem. This number, like those that preceded were of a sacred character. Gen. J.C. Whitaker, department commander of Ohio Patriarchs Militant, closed with an address that was fitting to the day, and in words that were full of meaning and listened to most attentively. He devoted his attention to the Militants and mentioned the dead Chevaliers Will Limb, Anthony Wright and Frank Schuch. The Quartette gave another number. Rev. A.M. Bird of Fredericksburg, pronounced the benediction and the audience was dismissed. A column was then formed and proceeded to Wooster cemetery in the following order:
The Column
General J.G. Whittaker
Captain Forbes Alcock, Com. in Charge
W.?. Myers, Adjutant
J.T. Keister, Aide
Ashland Band
Canton Ashland 38 swords
Canton Mansfield 21 swords
Canton Wright 36 swords
Dalton Band
Dalton, Ashland, West Salem Applecreek
Creston Orrville Fredericksburg Lodges
Wooster City Band
Wooster Lodge
Wayne Rebekah and visiting Rebekahs in Carriages
President and Speakers
On arriving at the city of the dead the graves of all dead Brothers and Rebekahs were covered with flowers, Canton Wright placing special floral emblems over the tombs of Chevaliers who have gone before.
1927
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.
1945
Wooster Daily Record
I.O.O.F. Centenary Edition
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 27 July, 1945
pg 2
Rebekah Lodge Was Formed in 1891, is Growing Steadily
Your 100th Anniversary Committee has asked the Rebekahs to submit a brief history of Wwayne 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.
