Marcus R. Limb ( 1870

Marcus Robert Limb
1870 ▸ 28 December. Born in Wooster, Wayne Co, OH. (Birth year should be 1869)
1870 ▸ CENSUS. Wooster, Wayne Co, OH. Household includes Martin Lunp (53) with wife Margareth (29) and children August (18), Mary (16), Frederick (10), Louisa (9), Caroline (7), Charles (Carl) (5), Harmon (3) and William (3). Machus, age 19 at bottom of page should be: Marcus (9/12).

1880 ▸ September 26. Death of father, Martin Limb.
1883 ▸ Family reunion in Wooster of 11 brothers and sisters, including August Limb and wife (Akron), Fritz Limb and wife (Lima), and Mary Limb Nelson (Mt. Pleasant, MI).
1888 ▸ Graduated Wooster High School.
1888 ▸ Freshman at University of Wooster. Studied engineering.
1889-’91 ▸ Played on Wooster University’s baseball team and Wooster town team, D’Nices. Marcus Limb & Baseball
1890-’91 ▸ Played on Wooster University’s football team. Marcus Limb & Football
1891 ▸ March 30. Enlisted, Private, Company D, 8th Regiment, Wooster Guards.
1891 ▸ December 30. Corporal, Company D.
1892 ▸ July 6. Sergeant, Company D.
1892 ▸ September 19. First Sergeant, Company D.
1894 ▸ March 30. discharged. Re-enlisted same date and warrant continued in force.
1894 ▸ July 20. discharged to accept commission as Second Lieutenant, Company D.
1894 ▸ July 20. 2d Lieutenant.
1895 ▸ November 29. Married Lucille Bradshaw. Limb & Bradshaw
1895 ▸ November 29. Marcus and Lucy moved to Indianapolis.
1896 ▸ February 10. resigned Co D.
1896 ▸ Son, William R. born and died as an infant, in Atlanta.
1897 ▸ October 16. Daughter, Margaret Irene born in Atlanta.
1898 ▸ July 18. Daughter, Margaret Irene died.
1899 ▸ June. Son, Marcus George born in Indianapolis.
1900 ▸ Limb family Census record not yet found for 1900.
1900 ▸ Indianapolis City Directory, pg 1156, Dentist, 2 Cordova bldg.
1900 ▸ St Joseph, MO City Directory, pg 494, Dentist, Philadelphia Dental Rooms, rms. 420-1/2 Edmond.
1901 ▸ Returned to Wooster with wife, Lucy, and son, Marcus George.
1901 ▸ Assistant to J.H. Brown, dentist, Wooster, S.W. corner Public Square.
1902 ▸ Opened dental office S.E. corner Public Square.
1902 ▸ June 30. Reappointed 2d Lieutenant, Co D, 8th Regiment, O.N.G.
1903 ▸ March 21. Son, Frederick Carl (Fritz) born.
1903 ▸ Purchased the armory in Wooster.
1903 ▸ May 16. Captain, Co D.
1912 ▸ November 29. Divorced from Lucille Bradshaw.

1916 ▸ March 23. Married Helen Weidner. Limb & Weidner
1916 ▸ June. Mexican Border War, in command of 4 companies.
1916 ▸ September 28. El Paso.
1917 ▸ April 14. Ordered home.
1917 ▸ June 15. War with Germany (WWI). Captain Company D, 146th Infantry.
1917 ▸ August 5. Captain 146th Infantry from O.N.G.
1917 ▸ November. Adjutant 146th Infantry.
1918 ▸ June 11. Major, 146th infantry, Wooster, O.
1918 ▸ Camp Sheridan, Ala.; Camp Lee, Va.; American Expeditionary Forces.
1918 ▸ June 15. Departure date from Hoboken, N.J. on the USS Leviathan. (Son, Fritz, age 15, also on the Leviathan, as a Private.)
1918 ▸ June 13. American Expeditionary Forces, Meuse-Argonne, Defensive Sector.
1918 ▸ October 9-15. Hospital due to being gassed in the Argonne battle.
1918 ▸ October 15-November 8. C.O. St. Dizier.
1918 ▸ Ordered to report to 146th Inf. Transferred to 358th Inf. 90th Div. G.H.Q. Inspector Feb. 23rd to March 6th.
1918 ▸ November 11. Armistice signed at Compiegne.
1919 ▸ March 8. Reported at Gerolstein, Germany, to 90th Div., assigned to 2nd Battalion 358th Inf. Station Daun, Germany.
1919 ▸ May. Awarded French War Cross.
1919 ▸ June 8th. Depart France.
1919 ▸ June 28. Treaty of Versailles.
1919 ▸ August 20. Honorable discharge Camp Pike. 15% disability.
1920 ▸ September 11. Daughter, Helen born.
1920-1924 ▸ Elected 2 terms Mayor of Wooster, Ohio
1923 ▸ February 15. Daughter, Nancy born.
1933 ▸ Ran for Mayor of Wooster, defeated by Republican, Wm. L. Long.
1937 ▸ December 28. Died while in Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Helen Weidner Limb
1941 ▸ May 1. Helen Limb selling household items through Want Ads.
1950 ▸ March 4. Real Estate property sold.
1950 ▸ March 17. Transfer of Real Estate.

1883

Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 18 July, 1883
pg 3
Local News.
The Limb family had a reunion in Wooster last week. Among those present from abroad were August Limb and wife of Akron; Fritz Limb and wife of Lima; Mr. D.H. Nelson, nee Mary Limb of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. All told there were eleven brothers and sisters together.

1888

1888: June 15. Marcus Limb graduation from Wooster High School. The Wayne County Democrat, the Wooster Republican and the Jacksonion all printed thorough write-ups of the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 1888.

Wooster High School, for total coverage.

The Class History entry for Marcus was “Mr. Limb, our distinguished base-ballist, thought of leaving the class last Spring to join the “Jim Crow” base-ball club of Smithville, but it was noticed by many of the members that “Nettie” was daily pining away, so Moxie, to the great delight of Nettie, was finally persuaded to remain, by one of the Young-est members of the class.” The Class History for Nettie referred to was “Nettie Meahl is, without doubt, the most talkative member of the class; but, unfortunately, she is a very thirsty mortal, and although not addicted to strong drink, is exceedingly fond of ‘Moxie’.”

The Class Prophecy for Marcus was “Marcus Limb and Ross Wallace are chips off the same block and would fit in the same crazy quilt. Limb does not have the winning ways of Wallace, but has the advantage in intellect. They look as if they belonged to the same family, but Marcus is audacious and inflated with conceit. Ross is retiring and modest. If Marcus wanted pie he would ask for it, whereas you would have to carry it to Ross on a platter. Mr. W. lacks cheek. He has no social qualities and no desire to talk. He will remain a back-woodsman and will dreamingly waste life away, surrounded by unclassic mosquitos and unscientific fire-flies. We predict that he will perish prematurely. But this is a word of compensation, and O, what compensation could be offered for Ross Wallace. Echo, from her thunder-car shouts “none!” Marcus will preach or drive an omnibus, or become a soldier, or tally sheet forger, for he has a universal capacity.”

1890

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.

NOTE ▸ M.R. Limb attended The University of Wooster from 1888-1891, a member of the Class of 1892, without graduating. He studied engineering under Dr. Kirkwood (as per bio from Wooster Daily Record, 10/21/1933, pgs 1 & 3)
The Wooster Voice was the University’s weekly publication beginning with the September 12, 1890 issue, Vol. I, No. 1.
The University’s existing Military Department was discontinued September 1890.

The Wooster Voice
Wooster, Ohio
12 September, 1890
pg 9
Truce At Last.
Prospects For Future Hostilities Discouraging and our Military Department Is Discontinued.
When Lieutenant Wildinson resigned his command of the Military Department at Wooster his successor was speedily sought and Lieut. B.W. Beavell, 24th Infantry, U.S.A. was elected to the place and a request for his detail promptly sent to the Sec. of War. The detail was confidently expected and the authorities were not a little surprised to receive a telegram on Tuesday morning stating that no U.S.A. officer would be sent to Wooster. Later in the day President Scovel received a letter which gave as a reason, that Ohio, under the present opportionment, is only entitled to the two officers who are now serving at Ohio State University and Ohio Normal University. This settled it. The military so long a thorn in the flesh of the student body is removed.
It is a source of satisfaction to note that the Government casts no reflection on the conduct of the Military Department here by its removal. The standing it has maintained has always been creditable.
The last report of the Inspector General, who visited Wooster only a few months ago, was very complimentary.
The decease of the Department here is due solely to the governmental policy. The quota of U.S.A. officers on duty at educational institutions in any State is dependent on the census returns of that State. The quota for Ohio was full, the census of 1890 is not likely to warrant any increase in the number of officers detailed and thus Wooster is left.
The action of the Government is regretted by some because of a deep-rooted conviction that the meagre military discipline it afforded was beneficial. That the first year spent in the department was beneficial is conceded, but that the time spent in military after that was most profitably spent is exceedingly doubtful.
The first year the new student was treated to fairly vigorous “setting up exercises,” he was taught how to get off a presentable walk in ranks, also how to carry, right-shoulder, present, reverse and order arms, how to fix and charge bayonets, and how to load, make ready, aim and fire. All this the average student could and did perform just as accurately at the end of the first year as at the end of the fourth.
The remaining time spent in military might be divided into about three parts, 1/2, is unvaried exercises in the part of the manual already familiar, 1-6, in learning new drills and the other 1/3, in scheming to get out.
We are not singing a “sour grape” song but stating a well grounded conviction when we affirm that, had the matter ever been put to the test of a popular vote of the students, the Military Department would have been made perform the McGinty act long ago. It has been a bone of contention for a long time. The President has spent many precious hours arguing the merits of the military with dissatisfied students.
We regret that the University is to be deprived of the possibilities in the particular line afforded by the Military Department, yet we have no tears to shed because of its removal.
The most vigorous kicking comes from the “Rustlers” who had already spotted the new comers for several units of military. We are happy in the possession of a good gymnasium, a competent scientific instructor, and a possibility for physical development never before offered in Wooster, the Military Department to the contrary notwithstanding.
Now that is is removed and the gymnasium free to be used entirely for gymnastics we may hope for better results.
The government at Washington still lives and so does the University of Wooster. The former will probably survive and the continuity of the latter is in no wise impaired.

The Wooster Voice
Vol. I., No. 3.
Saturday, 27 September, 1890
pg. 41
Register of Faculty and Register of Students
Marcus Limb, 149 East Liberty

Marcus Limb & Football. For full football coverage by The Wooster Voice and the Wooster town newspapers from 20 September, 1890 – 10 January, 1891.
Marcus Limb & Baseball. For full baseball coverage by The Wooster Voice and the Wooster town newspapers from 2 February, 1891 – ???, 1891.

1891

The Wooster Voice
Vol. I., No. 23
14 March, 1891
pg. 373
Locals.
The old Pirates of Penzance chorus is now at work on Pinafore and making good progress. The opera will be given in April, and the proceeds donated to the Karl Merz monument fund.

The Wooster Voice
Vol. I., No. 24.
Saturday, 21 March, 1891
pg. 385
Attention. Soldiers.
Fort A. Lincoln, N.D.
March 12, 1891.
Editor Voice, Dear Sir:—Permit me through the columns of your paper to call the attention of my former pupils in the Military Department to the unusual opportunities for obtaining commissions in the Army which are now offered to young men in civil life. By the operation of a recent act of Congress a great impulse has been given to promotion. There will probably remain over 100 vacancies in the grade of 2d Lieutenant next June after all the West Point graduates are absorbed. These will be filled by selection from meritorious non-commissioned officers, National Guardsmen and graduates of colleges having military departments. The examinations are not severe, except as to physique, the limit of age is from 21 to 28 or 30, and the pay is good, $1,400 per year with a fair prospect of steady promotion. Here is an opportunity for an honorable career for life which many of Wooster’s “boys” may be glad to embrace. Write to your Congressman or the Secretary of War for particulars, etc., Let us have more college men in the U.S.A.
Very truly yours,
A.C. Sharpe

1891 US Adjutant General Military Records, pg 180.
Company D – Wooster City Guard, Wooster.

The Wooster Voice
Vol. I., No. 26.
18 April, 1891
pg. 421
Locals.
The opera Pinafore will be given in the City Hall, April 30th and May 1st and 2d, by the Wooster Opera Company under the efficient leadership of Mr. H.L. Kuhns. The opera, which is one of Sullivan’s choicest, has been in course of preparation for several months and will no doubt be a musical treat. But reason for increased attendance is in the fact that the entire proceeds are to go to the Karl Merz Monument Fund. Look for fuller particulars later.

The Wooster Voice
Vol. I., No. 27.
27 April, 1891
pg 438
Locals.
Lovers of Comic Opera will not miss the chance of hearing Pinafore, April 30 and May 1st and 2d.
Attend the Opera next Thursday and Saturday nights inclusive, and help erect a monument to mark Karl Merz’s resting place.
The Opera, Pinafore, next Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights will be a musical event which lovers of the art cannot afford to miss. The chorus is composed of fifty voices. The solo parts will be performed by the best local talent assisted by soloists from Cleveland and Canton. Special stage fittings are used in the Opera, manufactured expressly for it. The Opera Company has been arduously at work on Pinafore all winter under the direction of H.L. Kuhns, and their efforts will be ably assisted by an orchestra of ten pieces. The entire proceeds go to the Karl Merz Monument Fund.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 29 April, 1891
pg 3
Local and Miscellaneous.
An opera-party composed of Orrville people will attend one of the performances of “Pinafore.”
The dress rehearsal of “Pinafore” in the City Opera House Monday evening passed off very smoothly. A treat is in store for our people, for the renditions give promise of being equal to any operatic performance ever heard in the city. This we can already assure our readers is true of the chorus, which is much larger and stronger than any professional chorus that ever appeared on the local stage.

The Wooster Voice
Vol. I., No. 28.
2 May, 1891
pg. 449-450
Pinafore.
The Wooster Opera Company
Magnificently Presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Great Comic Opera.
Not since the presentation of the Pirates a little more than a year ago, has such a furore been created in Wooster music circles as that occasioned this week by “H.M.S. Pinafore.” The Opera Company of last year has been enlarged by the addition of many new members and the parts in the chorus work are better balanced and sustained than they were in Pirates. The Company has been in constant and careful practice ever since September under the efficient direction of Mr. Herman L. Kuhns and this fact led the lovers of opera in the city to indulge great expectations regarding Pinafore. They were not disappointed. The opera though not comparable to the Pirates from a musical point of view much less a ludicrousness of plot and situation, is yet an opera the reputation of which is national. The acting far surpassed that of last year, in some instances rivaling that of professionals; the chorus work was strong and effective, the solo parts without exception were well sustained. The orchestral parts were admirably executed by an orchestra of ten pieces, and all in all the Opera Pinafore has been a great success. It is an honor to any city to put such a musical entertainment on the stage. To Pinafore must be voted the honors of operatic production ever performed in Wooster’s Opera House by home talent. The cast of characters was strong throughout.
Mrs. Herman L. Kuhns admirably presented the character of “Josephine,” the Captain’s Daughter. Mrs. Kuhns is not an amateur in opera production as was evinced by her excellent singing and acting in Pinafore. Hers was the star soprano part and hers was also the ability to perform it to the entire satisfaction of the audience.
“Little Butter Cup” would have a hard time finding a better representation than was found for her in the person of Mrs. J.B. Minier. Mrs. Minier, as is well known to Wooster musicians, has been undergoing treatment for throat trouble for the past two years and this was her first appearance in public since that time, but her beautiful contralto voice has lost none of its charms. Her acting also is natural and pleasing.
“Hebe, Sir Joseph’s First Cousin,” was impersonated by Miss Alice Firestone and ably too. Miss Firestone’s thorough knowledge of music and perfect self-control on the stage insures the satisfactory performance of any part to which she may be assigned. Her reputation is established beyond fear of overthrow.
Miss Florence Wallace, as “Cousin Victoria,” won deserved applause and commendation for the manner in which she sustained her part. Her solo was excellently performed and her assistance to the sopranos in the choruses was very marked. Perhaps no part in the opera was more neatly rendered than that of “Cousin Victoria.”
Sir Joseph Porter mush have been a dandy himself if he could in any way discount his representative, J.B. Minier, whose magnificent garb and bearing in his “official capacity” was truly annihilating. Mr. Minier did himself proud as Sir Joseph. His “make up” was capital and his personification of a domineering First Lord of the Admirality was as near the proper thing as one often sees. The contortions of his majestic form in his joy dance after his supposed winning of Josephine’s heart and hand, would almost break a smile on the fface of a mourning statuary.
The part of Capt. Corcoran was rendered by Mr. E.S. Raff, a former student of the University, now of Canton, O. The character was well sustained. Mr. Raff’s form and appearance, as well as his voice adapting him to this cast.
Mr. Daniel Beddoe, of Cleveland, assumed the role of Ralph Rackstraw. Mr. Beddoe possesses a tenor voice of rare sweetness and strength. His singing as well as acting commended the performer, and he won for himself an enviable place in the hearts of Wooster’s lovers of music.
Ross S. Wallace took the cast of Dick Dead-eye, and performed it as well as it could be performed by any man in Wooster. The part is a difficult one for many reasons, but Ross fully sustained his high reputation as a comedian and singer.
Bill Bobstay and R.H. Moore were identical. Mr. Moore has a good voice, and his acting and singing were free and unconstrained. He added to his growing reputation as a singer by his characterization of Bill Bobstay in Pinafore.
The part of Bob Becket was taken by Mr. Daniel Adams, and rendered to the satisfaction of the audience.
The universal success of the Opera Company in its production of Pinafore bespeaks diligent preparation. Mr. H.L. Kuhns has added new honors to his reputation as a Director. To him more than to any other is due the credit for this successful issue of the company’s work during the past months.
To the Company as a unit and to its proficient Director, is due the gratitude of the city of Wooster for their services in raising funds for the erection of a suitable monument to mark the resting place of the great-hearted master of music, Karl Merz.
The opera was so successful that we take pleasure in presenting the names of all who assisted in its production. It should bear the caption, “A Roll of Honor.”
Musical Director, Mr. Herman L. Kuhns
Sir Joseph’s Sisters, Cousins and Aunts.
Nelly Baumgardner, Lottie Bixler, Katharine Coover, Linna Coover, Mamie Clark, Dale Douglas, Maggie Gow, jean Harry, Ethel Hunt, Anna Horn, Jeannette Horn, Ida Hard, May B. Ihrig, Lou Johns, Mamie L. Liggett, Stella McClarran, Bertha E. Porter, Alice Potter, Inez E. Porter, Bertha Stroup, Mrtha L. Shively, Marie Stroup.
Able Seamen.
John Ames, Daniel Adams, Edward Gow, E. J. Hudson, M.R. Limb, C.E. McAfee, Will C. Myers, Ben B. Nelson, A.C. Ormond, H.C. Oberholser, D.A. Pence, Gray Potter, George Ross Schwartz, Watson Smith, Paul Stroup, Guy E. Teeple, Lincoln Yocum, Rowland I. Yoder.
Leader of Orchestra, Mr. Frank D. Glover.
Pianist, Miss Florida Parsons.
Orchestra.
H.H. Fulton, 2d violin; W.H. King, flute; Robt. Cochran, clarionet; Jos. Schuch, cornet; Harley Ziegler, trombone; Julius Schuckers, drums.
The Orchestra by its prompt and efficient execution of the orchestral accompaniments added greatly to the beauty of the performance and gave the company a great advantage over the one of last year.

pg. 453.
Locals.
If you have not been to Pinafore go to-night.
Do not miss the ball game with Buchtel next Saturday.
No Voice next Saturday, owing to the ball game with Buchtel. The Voice will not go to press until the following Monday.
The Opera Company will give a matinee for the benefit of the school children this afternoon at half past two o’clock. Admission 10 cents.
Once chance yet to see Pinafore and contribute to the Merz Monument Fund at the same time.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 May, 1891
pg 3
Local and Miscellaneous.
College Hill.
A number of the boys went over to Canton with the Pinafore party.
Canton—Pinafore.
Members of the Opera Society are expected to go to Canton on the 6:45 a.m. train, and are particularly requested to be at the depot early, at least fifteen minutes before train time. The members will call at the ticket office, announce their names and receive tickets which will be good for the round trip. If any of the men cannot go to Canton they will please see that their costumes are sent there.
Excursion tickets are not good on the 12:04 train.
H.L. Kuhns.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 July, 1891
pg 5
Miss Ethel, youngest daughter of Dr. A.H. Hunt and wife, gave a delightful party to a select company of young people last Friday evening. The young gentlemen wore knickerbockers and the young ladies the costumes of “ye olden time.” The following were present Miss Kate Wasson, Miss Marie Stroup, Miss Bertha Stroup, Miss Jennie Horn, Miss Jean Harry, Miss Katherine Coover, Miss Nellie Baumgargner, Miss Gracie Dean, Miss Lillian Horn, Miss Vinnie Cunningham, Miss Florence McClarran, Miss Gertrude Leonard, Miss Georgia Brown, Misss Mary Hollowell, Miss Grace, of Allegheny, Pa., Miss Grace Manning of Akron, Miss Grace Wright, of Toledo, Harry Young, Fred McKinney, David Coover, Will Gray, Ned Miller, Harry Leonard, Harry Horn, Harvey Maize, Marcus Limb, Ton Shepherd, Will Cooverale, Mansfield, Ralph Hartzell, Joseph Johnson, Canton.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 24 July, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mentions of Passing Events.
The Adjutant General has issued new trousers to Co. D.

Co. D will elect a Second Lieutenant next Monday evening. The election was not held last evening owing to the absence of many members.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 31 July, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
 Today’s Doings in this City. 
Personal Notes and Brief Mention of Passing Events.
Co. D will have new regulation dress coats in time for camp.

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.

Note ▸ After leaving University Marcus participated in various civic spheres along with his brothers Will, Harry and George. He continued to play baseball with the Wooster team, D’Nices. He became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), Patriarchs Militant and was an active member of Co. D, 8th regiment.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 7 November, 1891
pg 2
College Hill
W.F. Morgan, Marcus Limb, William Hubbel and George Fisher, all former students in the University, have left Wooster to go into the employ of R.S. Peale & Co., the well known Chicago Publishers.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 14 November, 1891
pg 3
Wooster Athletic Club
An athletic association has been organized in Wooster. This association expects to have both base and foot ball teams in the field at the proper season. Steps have already been taken to organize a foot ball team with bright prospects of success. A challenge for a foot ball game has been accepted from the Cleveland team to be played here next Wednesday. The following are the officers:
President—David Nice.
Treasurer—Julian Jeffries.
Secretary—Frank C. Peckinpaugh.
Committees:
Base ball—Plumer, Wilhelm and Bates.
Foot ball—Yoder, Limb and Ross.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 20 November, 1891
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Marcus Limb is at home from Chicago.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 20 November, 1891
pg 3
To Organize A Base Ball League.
A Convention to be Held in Alliance.
A project is on ? to organize a base ball league in ? cities of this section of the state and considerable correspondence in the matter has already been had and from each city has been received assurance of co-operation. All seem to think that the league can be formed and the teams made??.
With a view of ? a league a convention will be held at Alliance about the ? of January at which there will be delegates present from Youngstown, East Liverpool, Canton, Massillon, Wooster, Akron and Salem. At this convention the league question will be discussed ? if everything is favorable an organization will be effected. ? is proposal to have an eight club league and make out a schedule ? organized any games to each town ? that the plan can support.

1892

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 19 October, 1892
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings In This City.
Personal Notes and Brief Mentions of Passing Events.
Capt. H.L. Kuhns with his command, Co. D, 8th Regt. O.N.G., will leave at 7:00 o’clock this evening over the Ft. Wayne road for Chicago. The following is nearly a complete list of those who will take the train. Col. C.V. Hard, Lieut. A.B. Peckinpaugh, Lieut. Fos. Fischer, Harry Taylor, Richard Hard, Chas. Roth, Roy Van Meter, Fred Hartman, Frank Swanson, Lafayette Shively, Geo. Arnold, A. Rettman, J.S. Spear, M.R. Limb, Chas. Curry, M. Wertz, W. Writh, H. Hartman, W. Smith, Robt. Moore, C.E. McAfee, W.S. Brown, Kimberlin Dayal, Buechler, E.J. Barrett, U. Stevens, Jack George, Jesse Wilhelm, C.H. Clark, J.S. McClure, George Webb, Jesse Robison, Chas. Warner, Charles Dice, W. Aitkenhead, James Taggart, R. Kaufman.

1893

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

1893 ▸ March 15. William R. Limb, Marcus’s older brother died at home following an illness of several weeks and was buried under the auspices of the I.O.O.F.

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.
pg 3
Here and There.
Today’s Doings in this City.
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.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 13 May, 1893
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“Trials And Triumphs,”
An Entertainment Unique And Attractive.
The Story of Martin Luther and the Reformation Made an Almost Living Reality.
“Eloquently told and handsomely presented” was a remark of a well known citizen as he passed out of the Opera House last evening after witnessing the entertainment given under the auspices of the ladies of the Tabernacle Lutheran Church. The heavy rain just at the hour when persons would be leaving their homes to attend caused the patronage to be much smaller than it doubtless would have been had the weather been more favorable. The entertainment given was one of a pleasing and meritorious character and should fill the house this evening, when a smoother rendition will no doubt be staged.
The story of the Reformation, that wonderful period in the history of Christianity, was most intelligently and eloquently told by Mrs. H.E. Monroe, of Philadelphia, Pa., including the events in the life of the great Reformer Luther from boyhood to the times when his doctrines were successfully launched and the evangelization of the world began. Mrs. Monroe personally visited the scenes of Luther’s trials and triumphs and the impressions formed and the advantages gained by this privilege were enjoyed by the audience. The many scenes thrown on the canvas by the powerful stereopticon were viewed with interest and pleasure. This feature alone, aside from the graphic descriptions and the living representations, was well worth the price of admission. A more intelligent conception of the story of the Reformation could not be obtained in weeks of study.
The allegorical processions, in which at least 75 persons participated, were beautifully costumed and well executed. It was in the different scenes that the novelty of the entertainment stood out most prominently. “Luther’s Trial at the Diet of Worms.” and the “Nuns Leaving the Cloister in Saxony,” were given with a fidelity and earnestness that was impressive. The young ladies and gentlemen participating one and all carrying out their parts with credit. The singing was good and the closing “Ein Feste Burg,” was simply grand. The programme and dramatis persona follow.

Part First
Allegorical Procession with Chorus.
Leaders—Mr. Marcus Limb, Miss Marie Stroup
Peasant Girls—Miss Minerva Criley, Miss Lulu Frick, Miss Mah Wilhelm, Miss Jeanette Horn, Miss Delia Elser.
Story of Luther’s Life, by Mrs. H.E. Monroe, Illustrated with Ten Stereopticon Views.

Part Second
Scene from Monastery at Erfurt
Abbott of Erfurt—Mr. W.A. Atkinson
Leader of Choir Boys—Mr. Geo. Schwartz
Choir Boys
Lecture Continued with Forty views.

Part Third
Luther’s Trial at the Diet of Worms
Emperor’s Guards
Emperor—Mr. J.W. Liggett
Cardinal—Mr. Harvey B. Work
Elector’s Guards
Elector—Mr. Geo. L. Blackford
Luther—Mr. Harry Cunningham
Melanchton—Mr. Harry Vail
Spalatin—Mr. Julius Romich
Albert—Mr. R.B. Lester
Bishop—Mr. Clayton Reed
Courtier—Mr. Jos. Myers
Page—Mr. Norman Plumer
Priests, Princes, Knights, and Chorus Boys.
Lecture Continued with Twenty Views.

Part Fourth
Nuns Leaving Cloister in Saxony
Chancellor—Mr. J. Romich
Counsellor—Mr. W.L. Smith
Secretary—Mr. J. Myres
Confessor—Mr. W. Atkinson
Abbess—Miss Grace Overholt
Catharine Von Bora—Mill Sylvia Firestone

Nuns and Novices
Lecture Continued with Ten Views
Allegorical Procession
Lecture Finished—Five Views
Allegorical March—Chorus “Ein Feste Burg.”
Pianist—Miss Zoe Snyder
The entertainment will be repeated this evening and we bespeak for a crowded house, for it should be enjoyed by all.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 10 June, 1893
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W.H.S. Alumni.
Their Annual Banquet And Reception.
A Swell Affair at the Armory With Lively Speeches And Many Guests From out of Town—Colors Chosen.
The sixth annual banquet and reception of the Wooster High School Alumni Association, which was held in the 8th Regiment Armory last evening, was one of the most pleasant events of the season. The annual receptions of this Association have always had the reputation of being “quite swell,” but this one was particularly so. To look over that gay company of young ladies and gentlemen last evening, one could easily see that no school in Ohio has a better or more intelligent looking alumni than the Wooster school has. One of the features of the evening was the supper. The delicacies were so nicely served as to render this part of the programme one of perfect satisfaction to all and of great credit to the caterers. After the supper, President A.C. Ormond, ’88, called the audience to order and in a few well-chosen words extended a hearty greeting to all. He mentioned several of the alumni who have already made quite a mart in the world among whom were Hattie Jones, “the sweet singer,” Anna Hunt, the violinist; Carey McAfee, a master of the piano, Prof. E.C. Downing, the poet; Prof. E.J. Shives, who wields the rod; Durbin Metz and John McSweeney Jr., two very prominent attorneys. “These are a few of the illustrious living members,” he said, “not to mention those who have passed to the great beyond and whom I hope to meet some day at the Great White Throne.”
Mr. James Shamp, ’97, was then introduced and responded to the toast, “Our Future.” Sentiment: “Our law is progress. A point which was invisible yesterday, is our goal today, and will be our starting point tomorrow.” He said that much of our progress is due to our institution on North Market street, which has sent out so many well equipped men and women into the world.
Helen Jeffries of ’85 responded to the toast, “The Class of ’93”. Sentiment: “Facile Princips.” Her address was given in a pleasing style and contained much original wit. The class of ’93 must have thought as they listened to her, “We are the people.”
James Todd, ’93, richly deserved the hearty applause which he received from his response to “Our Colors.” Sentiment: “And their colors shall be my winding sheet.”—Henry VI.
At a late hour the committee received a telegram from Prof. E.J. Shives, of Sandusky, stating that it would be impossible for him to be present last night to respond to the toast, “Our Public Schools.” John McSweeney, Jr., was secured to take his place and responded to this toast with the sentiment, “Educate the people, for the people rule.”—Grover Cleveland. Mr. McSweeney said that it gave him great pleasure to have as the sentiment of his toast the words of Grover Cleveland. He paid a very fitting and touching tribute to Hon. John Brinkerhoff, the founder of the Wooster Public Schools.
Supt. J.W. Knott was then called upon for a speech. He said, “Wooster is full of education, it is in the air, the water and everywhere. Wooster is not noted for her large factories, fine stores and elegant residences, but for her intelligent men and women.”
The remainder of the evening was spent in a merry, social way, mingled with music and dancing by those who wished those enjoyments.

Out of Town Guests.
Geo. A. Shives and wife, Cincinnati; Mrs. Bird Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah; Florence Hendershott, Medina; Edith Snyder, Lodi; H.C. Price, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Naomi Harmon, Emma Peters, Edward Hull, S.R. Snyder, Millersburg; Grace Miller, Massillon; Prof. Geo. Maurer and wife, Loudonville; Dr. Jos. Brinkerhoff and wife, Burbank.

City Guests.
Among those present were A.D. Metz, Will Curry, H. Stoll, John Ames, John McClure, Chloe D. Funck, R.W. Funck, Harry McClarran, Ella Kramer, Benj. Tiefenthaler, Lura Myers, Edmund Gasche, Ada Wiley, Inez Porter, Ray Pinkerton and bride, Helen Jeffries, Edward Gray, Nellie Gray, Mary Rahm, Maud Landis, Mae Barrett, Ethel Plank, Fred Taylor, Margaret King, Teresa C. Haettinger, Carey Gregory, Carrie Graham, Lizzie Talbot, Bertha Ellsperman, Blanche D’Miller, Madge Baker, Madge Armour, Mrs. A.M. Parrish, Mrs. G.P. Emerick, Karl Overholt, Daisy Bissell, Susie Dull, Lilley Stevens, Daisy Thomas, Pearl Fletcher, Miss Langell, Wade Creath, Miss Philips, Paul Fletcher, Miss Langell, Frank Boisgrain, Mary Gill, Alice Horn, Harry Horn, E.J. Barrett, Lincoln Yocum, Sophia Lyon, J.E. Rahm, John McSweeney and wife, S.S. Milligan, Kate McSweeney, James Mullins and wife, J.G. George, Ethel Hunt, A.W. Mougey, Roy Yoder, Jennie Horn, Will Gray, Marie Stroup, M.R. Limb, Nold Hoelzel, Ethel Mower, Fannie Liggett, Rosa Wilson, Wallace Schmuck, Gertrude Aumann, Paul Stroup, Nina Given, Jas. Todd, Maud Curry, Perine Lautzenhizer, Anna Applebaugh, Clayton Reed, Maud Cumings, May Alexander, Mr. Amos, Helena Conrad, Fred McMillen, Mabel Saybold, Bessie Dunlap, John Eberhart, Nettie Childs, Delpha Sichley, Miss Buckley, John Figert, Jo. Brown, Josie McDowell, Robt. Shives, Jas. Wheedon, May Wilhelm, Harvey Maize, Nellie Baumgardner, Jennie Harry, Della Elser, Ida Taggart, E.B. Rice, Bertha Stroup, Arthur King, W.H. Hubbell, Jeanette Imgard, David Nice and wife, A.C. Ormond, Edna Pierce, Earl Blanford, Grace Taylor, J.A. Newkirk, Lottie Bixler, and others.
The following members of the B. class acted as waiters: Misses Jessie Philips, Nora Shipley, Anna Kostenbader, Lottie Horn, Bessie Bechtel, Bessie Baumgardner, Lulu Frick, Fannie Elson, Maude Veeder, Ella Bissell, Laura Sellers.

Sundry Scraps.
Prof. Knott accomplished the feat of eating ice cream with a fork out of a cup.
Mr. Ormond urged upon the members the importance of having the association incorporated.
If members would not delay getting their tickets until the last moment, it would avoid much confusion and annoyance.
John McSweeney knows what it it to have some “old crank” throw ashes on the pavement when there is good coasting.
Dr. Brinkerhoff and wife, of Burbank, are always on hand and take great interest in the association.
Blue and Brown are the colors which have been adopted for the High School.

1893: September, Canton Wright, Patriarchs Militant I.O.O.F., participated in drills for Odd Fellows Day at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Limb Family & Fraternal Organizations

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 19 October, 1893
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Here And There.
M.R. Limb, Harry Burrowed, John McClure, D.J. Hard and F.E. Boiggrain, as a committee, have arranged for a series of dances at the Armory during the winter, the intention being to give a dance each month. The first will be given Thursday evening, Oct. 26. The music for the first event will be furnished by an Akron orchestra.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 23 December, 1893
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Guards Get a Rest from Guarding.
Armory of the Wooster City Guard,
Co. D, 8th Regt. O.N.G. Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1893.
Company Orders, No. 22—  By reason of the numerous church and social entertainments incident to Christmas week and the fact that the next regular drill date falls on Christmas evening, it is hereby ordered that no Company drill will take place until Monday evening, January 1st, 1894. 
By Order of 
Captain H.L. Kuhns
 M.R. Limb, First Sergeant

1894

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 3 January, 1894
pg 3
Most Brilliant and Fashionable of the Season.
The third of the series of select dances arranged for the winter by a committee of Co. D, O.N.G., was held in the Armory Friday night and proved to be the most brilliant and fashionable of the series. The affair was an exceptionally pretty one in the matter of dress as all the gentlemen were in full evening dress and the gowns worn by the ladies were marvels of elegance, many of them having been made especially for the occasion. The music was furnished by the harpist, Pietro Satteli, of Dayton. During the entire evening dainty refreshments were served by attentive and obliging attendants.
Those present were: Miss Ethel Brown, of Circleville, O.; Miss Louisa Breck, Cleveland; Dr. A.B. Howard, Cuyahoga Falls; H.O. Dern, Will Wehe, W.B. Francisco, and Harvey Osborn, of Cleveland; Miss Nettie Koch, Fred Liner of Pittburg; Fred Miller, Doylestown; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ohliger, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomen, Capt. H.L. and Mrs. Kuhns, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Parrish, Miss Jennie Horn, Ethel Hunt, Blanche Curry, Dail Douglass, Harriet L. Funck, Kate Derr, Mellie Baumgardner, Carrie Hershey, Anna Osborn, Mary Gill, Maybel Saybold, Edna Pierce, Birdie Ihrig, May Barret, Sadie Ogan, Bessie Dunlap, Messrs. Roy Yoder, John McClure, Frank Boisgrain, Thomas Shepherd, James George, Horace Carr, Edward Osborn, Charles Jones, Jimmie Jacobs, H.A. Hoffstot, Harry Burrows, Harvey Maize, M.R. Limb, E.J. Seigenthaler, Robert and Allen Barrett, Fred Leopold.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 30 January, 1894
pg 4
A Social Success.
The Military Ball of Wooster City Guard
Adjutant General Howe Inspects Co. D—A Delightful Dance—Choice Music.
The military ball and inspection of Co. D, 8th Regiment Ohio National Guard held in the Armory on Monday evening proved to be, as was expected, one of the delightfully brilliant social events of the season. The attendance of visiting officers was not up to expectations nor as large as last year when a special effort was made in the way of entertainment. There were about 100 ladies and gentlemen in addition to the 50 couples who enjoyed the ball, which took place in the spacious armory after the inspection.
Capt. H.O.S. Hiestand, U.S.A., who had been detailed to conduct the inspection, was called to Chicago very unexpectedly, but Adjutant General James Howe was present and personally inspected the command.
At 8:15 Sergt. M.R. Limb formed the Company in double rank, 45 members being in line. The command was then turned over to Capt. H.L. Kuhns and prepared for inspection. The orchestra here began an overture, when Adjt. Gen. Howe proceeded with a minute inspection of the arms and accoutrements, the knapsacks wee then opened and inspected, followed by a muster of the company. The company was then put through a few movements by Capt. Kuhns on order of Adjt. Gen. Howe. The movements were executed with the usual precision. Gen. Howe before dismissing the men made brief remarks, in which he complimented the company on their fine appearance, the good condition of the arms, clothing and other property of the state. He dwelt particularly on the fine personnel of the command; he expressed his pleasure on being able to be present and hoped that he would be able to meet the company on future occasions and find it in as good condition as he had found it this time. After the Company had been dismissed. Gen. Howe looked over the books and papers and made a casual examination of the armory, remarking that Wooster had a much better armory than the average.

The Dance.
Shortly after the Company had been dismissed from inspection the orchestra began the grand march which inaugurated the terpsichorean pleasures of the evening. The march was lead by Capt. H.L. Kuhns and Mrs. Lieut. A.B. Peckinpaugh, in which about 5 couples participated. The scene was a pretty one, the colors of those in military dress added a brilliancy that was effective, heightened by the lovely costumes worn by the ladies, all of whom were richly robed, many of the gowns worn being of the most expensive materials, all wearing flowers and many diamonds. The modest decollette predominated. The gentlemen all wore full evening dress. The music furnished by the Bowman & McAfee orchestra, of Cleveland, was simply grand, and conceded the best dance music furnished in the city for a long time. The 22 numbers on the card were over all too soon for the delighted participants, who insisted on some additional pieces. The musicians yielding to the demand gave three selections to the pleasure of the happy dancers. Every number by the orchestra was a gem but those in which they sang gave greatest satisfaction. The charming love song, “Daisy Bell” being received with especial favor. Buffet refreshments were served throughout the evening.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 31 January, 1894
pg 4
Here and There.
Geo. B. Seigenthaler has decided to leave Wooster and in the spring will go to Springfield, O., where he expects to engage in the shoe business.

Top of Page is a large “We Are Going To Sell Out And Leave Wooster.” advertisement.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 9 February, 1894
pg 4
Personals.
M.R. Limb has taken a position with Geo. B. Seigenthaler & Son.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 14 February, 1894
pg 4
Personals.
From Friday’s Daily.
M.R. Limb has taken a position with Geo. B. Seigenthaler & Son.

1894 ▸ June. The Ohio National Guard was called to duty to assist with peace-keeping during the bituminous coal miners strikes, which were effecting mines in Ohio as well as other states in the country. The miners were striking for better and more uniform wages, which had suffered due to the Panic of 1893.

The strikes effected not only the mines but also the railroads which had been developed to service the mines and upon which the mines depended to deliver their product.

For an excellent article describing the 1894 strikes, see US coal miners strikes, 1894 – Jeremy Brecher

This was the first active duty seen be the Limb brothers and for which George, the younger of the two, missed his high school graduation ceremonies.

At the end of this series of articles is a wonderful letter written by one of the striking miners to the editor of the Wooster Republican (Wooster Daily Republican, Wed. 27 June, 1894) regarding the relationship between the miners and the soldiers.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 7 June, 1894
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A Midnight Alarm.
Soldiers Summoned From Their Slumbers.
Wooster City Guards Got Together Quickly.
Promptly Prepared For Departure on Orders From Columbus—They Go With Lt. Col. Hard to Join the 8th O.N.G. at Zanesville.
[From Thursday’s Daily]
When the militia in other States or even in distant parts of our own State are summoned to support the sheriffs in resistance to lawlessness and violence, that is one thing, but it is quite another thing when the word runs like wild fire that the Guards have been called out, and the hustle of their preparing to depart for the Front is the talk of the hour. The promptness of their response was an honor to Wooster’s company of the 8th O.N.G. and Col. Hard and Capt. Kuhns and their men carry with them to this service for the State the heartiest good wishes for their early return, honored by service for public peace and welfare.

The Orders Assembling the Guards.
Capt. H.L. Kuhns commanding Co. D, 8th Regiment, O.N.G., at a quarter to 11 last night received an order by telegram from Col. Gyger, to assemble his company and hold men in readiness for marching orders. The order was soon known to the members and at 12 o’clock, 45 of the 48 enlisted men of the Wooster City Guards were in line at the Armory, ready to march. All spent the night under strict military discipline. Breakfast was taken at the Yoder House, after which the command was marched back to the Armory where the morning was spent in drilling.
The orders received by Capt. Kuhns were as follows:
Canton, O, June 6, 10:45 p.m., 1894.
To Capt. H.L. Kuhns, commanding Co. D, 8th Regt, O.N.G., Wooster, O.
Assemble your company in heavy marching order, ready to move at any moment with ammunition. Await further orders. Notify Col. C.V. Hard.
Geo. R. Gyger,
Col. 8th Regt. O.N.G.

A few minutes later the following telegram was received:
Alliance, O., June 6, 1894.
Capt. H.L. Kuhns, Wooster, O.
Assemble Company in Armory and await orders to move.
Geo. R. Gyger,
Col. 8th Regt. O.N.G.

Co. K of Shreve passed through Wooster this morning on train 32 on their way to Canton under orders from Col. Gyger.

The following order was received at 8:45 this morning:
Alliance, O., June 7, 1894.
To Capt. H.L. Kuhns, Wooster, O.
Bring your Company to Zanesville as soon as possible. If possible take 7 o’clock train for Canton.
Geo. R. Gyger,
Col. 8th Regt. O.N.G.

The company left at 10:22 standard time for Zanesville taking P. Ft. W. & C.R.R. to Mansfield and from that place the B. & O. for Zanesville. Capt. Kuhns and the following members responded to the call.

Col. C.V. Hard, as lieutenant colonel of the 8th O.N.G., was on hand to go with the Guards to Zanesville, where the regiment are to rendezvous, reaching there via Mansfield some time this afternoon, probably.
The companies of the Eighth regiment under Col. Gyger were ordered by Adjutant General Howe to concentrate at either Massillon or Canton, and be in rendezvous at Zanesville. The seven companies of the Seventeenth called out were instructed to concentrate under Col. A.L. Hamilton at Newark and the entire Fourteenth concentrated in Columbus, from which place they were transported to the place of rendezvous at Zanesville. The entire number of troops called out aggregated in the neighborhood of 1,500 men. The telegrams summoning the companies from Delaware, Marion and Marysville were sent from Columbus at 8 o’clock last night and were delayed en route one hour and a half, yet the soldiers responded promptly and got to Columbus at 1:30 this morning, showing a prompt obedience to the call of duty.

The Scene and the Occasion.
Cambridge, the scene of the trouble, is 26 miles east of Zanesville on the Baltimore & Ohio main line. Adjutant General Howe expected to reach there by daylight in a special train with men of the 14th from Columbus. The troops are ordered out on the appeal of Sheriff Mason, of Guernsey county, a conservative man, and of the occasion for them this morning’s State Journal says:
“The long-expected call for troops came last night from an unexpected source. It was somewhat of a surprise, too, in view of the action of the conference of the national executive board and district presidents of the United Mine Workers. The arrangement for district conferences it was believed would tide over the critical period, but the miners seem to have gotten beyond that point where their better judgement controls them and the advice of their national officers is respected. This morning 1,500 troops are on their way to Cambridge, in Guernsey county, near which place coal trains on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad have been sidetracked by striking miners and held by strength of numbers. A conflict is hardly probable in view of the large number of troops sent to the scene of the trouble, but the troops are prepared for the worst. The miners are reported to be determined and if they resist it will not likely be an altogether one sided affair.”

Massillon Miners Dissatisfied.
Ohio State Journal Special.
Massillon, O., June 6.—The action of the national executive board and district presidents of the United Mine Workers gives dissatisfaction here to mine owners and the miners themselves. The reason for this is not hard to perceive. The decision to refer the wage question back to the districts seems to end the hope of a 70-cent rate for Ohio now. The 2,000 miners of Massillon district want a 70-cent rate re-established on general grounds and the operators were equally favorable to a base scale of 70 cents, feeling that if it could be granted there would be less inclination on the part of their employes to hold out for the old differential of 15 cents.
Whatever the Columbus decision may seem to mean to the country at large, it points to the indefinite continuation of the Massillon strike. This view is verified by a private telegram from Henry Mullen, president of the sub-district, who says: “The situation is unchanged in the Massillon district. No matter what is done elsewhere, we will still hold for the established differential, and this district still holds her place in the front rank and is determined to maintain it, as she has always done.”

Ohio Militia Moving.
Troops Ordered to Guernsey and Belmont Counties—An Injunction Issued.
Columbus, O., June 7.—Governor McKinley has just ordered out a force of 1,200 militiamen to the scene of the strike in Eastern Ohio. All of the command of the Fourteenth regiment and the Eighth regiment and several companies of the Seventeenth regiment have been ordered out. The scenes of the trouble are in Belmont and Guernsey counties.
A special from Cambridge says: The situation here is very serious. The miners are determined that no more coal shall pass, no matter whet must be resorted to in order to prevent it. One coal train slipped through by running on a passenger train’s schedule. When the passenger train followed the miners flagged it. They were very mad over being fooled by the engineer of the coal train. The passenger train got through, but it received a volley of stones, all the windows being broken. The passengers, however, had been forewarned and were not hurt. The mob then became so desperate as to alarm all citizens and Sheriff Mason asked Governor McKinley to send troops immediately.
A Wheeling dispatch says There is nothing new in the coal situation along the C., L. & W. R. R. in Ohio, but trouble is expected to-day.
General Manager Woodford, of the C., L. & W. company, has telegraphed to President McBride as follows: “The circuit court of the United States has issued a decree, command and order, enjoining the local unions of the United Mineworkers and all other persons from in any way interfering with the operation of trains over the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling line, and that court has placed the running of trains under control of the United States marshals. We will run coal trains to-day and earnestly request that you use every effort to prevent any interference with the operation of trains, or with the road in any way, and thereby save serious injury to those concerned. Kindly act promptly.”

The Miners’ Proposition.
Willing to Allow District Settlements If Possible.
Columbus, June 7.—The meaning of the action of the executive board and district presidents of the United Mine Workers of America, as learned by general conversation with various persons representing the miners, is that the board and presidents practically waive the point that settlement shall be made through them, provided operators and miners of the respective districts can agree upon something like uniform wages.
Some operators having asked to be allowed to deal with their own men they are given an opportunity to show what they are willing to do, but miners will not be authorized to resume work until all the territory affected by their labor is included in the settlement.
Eastern Pennsylvania is particularly desirous to have this plan. It is believed here that an amicable adjustment can be reached in this way. The national plan is not destroyed, but concedes a trial of a new way of settlement.

Personals.
Two members of the High School graduating class were forced to go with Co. D. One of them, Paul Lee, was one of the performers on the commencement programme at the City Opera House this evening.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 8 June, 1894
pg 2
Word From The Guards.
Their Early Arrival At Zanesville Reported.
Departure for the Front—Wild Rumors Without Foundation—Excitement at New Philadelphia—Early Return Not Probable.
Ever since Co. D left Wooster, wild rumors have been in circulation from time to time, the number of militia reported killed ranging from a dozen to 150. The Republican has arranged for news from the Wooster City Guards, and will give the real news from our boys as fast as received. Should there be bad news it will come quick enough, and all should take rumors with the utmost allowance.
Last night at 9 o’clock, the 29 infantry companies assembled at Zanesville, with Batteries C. and I. under command of Adjutant General Howe, left for Cambridge, three miles west of Mineral Siding, the scene of the lawlessness on the part of miners in Guernsey county, arriving at Norris Station at 11 p.m. as Gen. Howe wired Gov. McKinley. Latter sent him 2d O.N.G. and two remaining companies 14th, and ordered 1st under arms, with 5th and 16th infantry and Akron battery in readiness.
Part of 8th O.N.G. were taken to St. Clairsville Junction and Bridgeport. Strikers threaten reporters and property and it may be necessary to patrol miles of track.

From Wooster City Guards.
Correspondence of Wooster Republican.
Zanesville, O., June 7.—The boys in blue have gotten this far and no farther. At 4 p.m. standard time we are awaiting orders. Company “B,” Akron, is also waiting here. We arrived here at 2.00 p.m. over the C. A. & C., via Orrville and Millersburg. Nothing more exciting has happened than the issuing of 26 rounds of ball cartridges to each man on the train before arriving here. The trouble is at Cambridge, whither the other companies of the 8th, except B and D have preceded us. The miners have burned a bridge on the B. & O. Railway, thus stopping travel on that road. No trains have arrived on that road from the east today. The boys are tired and are ready to return home. Soldiering does not seem so funny to a great many. There are large numbers of idle men here, thrown out of work because of the lack of coal to run the factories. It is hard to gain any trustworthy information as so many stories are afloat. But the boys in blue hope to spend Sunday in Wooster. None have been injured or killed thus far. We are only smelling the battle as it were afar off. And there is very little smelling, certainly none of burnt powder.

Bloody Fight Reported.
Bellaire, O, June 8.—A report has been received from Mineral Siding that a fight has occurred between miners and a squad of militia, and that seven men were killed and several wounded. It has been impossible to confirm this report as yet.

Canal Dover, O., June 8.—When Company M, Seventeenth infantry, Captain o.C. Powelson, went aboard a special Cleveland and Marietta train here, en route to Cambridge, 2,000 people, mostly rolling mill men, stopped the train. Engineer Charles Rounds was either persuaded or compelled to leave his engine, but protection being guaranteed he resumed his post. Several attempts were made to start when the air was cut off. It is rumored the track is torn up at Odbert’s coal mine, south of here. Ties were placed on the track. Captain Powelson asked for more troops. They are laying here awaiting help.
A Cambridge dispatch says: Adjutant General Howe, with 1,200 men, arrived here on a special train of 18 cars and at once proceeded to Scott’s mine, or Mineral siding, four miles east of Cambridge, where no resistance was shown by the miners who had taken to the woods to avoid summons in injunction proceedings. The trains that had been held up there for two days were found to be in bad condition, partly unloaded, coupling pins and chains all thrown into the creek, packing taken from the wheels and in some cases the ends of the cars sledged in. All was soon cleared up and moved out. About half the troops, with two field pieces, were sent on to Franklin and the remainder are in camp at Scott’s mines with guards and pickets out. The wild stories about dynamiting the tunnel and tampering with bridges were unfounded.
A report came here that company M of the Fourteenth regiment of New Philadelphia had been detained at Canal Dover and that the strikers are tearing up the track at Sugar creek. Two more companies, one of the Seventh and the other of the Fourteenth, on arriving here were dispatched at once to Canal Dover to relieve Company M with sealed orders from the commander-in-chief. There are no fears of serious complications. The guards are comfortably quartered in their cars.
A Wheeling dispatch says: The starting of trains on the C., L. & W. road was delayed owing to United States Marshal Bohl and deputies being unable to reach the scene. They were delayed by the tie up of the B. & O. west of Bellaire but are now here and will undertake to run coal trains today. Secretary Davis of the local miners union at Bridgeport received a telegram from President John McBride asking him to have the miners vacate their camps and abandon all attempts to hamper the road. This was read to the miners but had no perceptible effect.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 12 June, 1894
pg 4
Not a Fair Complaint.
The Republican is in receipt of the following postal card, which it prints simply to give all sides a chance to be heard, although it is based both upon a misapprehension of what our correspondent did write and also overlooks much that he has said, as in the last paragraph but one of today’s letter printed above, just in the line of Sergeant Limb’s note, which follows:
“Dear Sir: The statement in your paper of the 8th is absurd. The boys are tired, but not willing to return home, and are indignant that such a statement should be sent home. It shows what one thinks, not what the company think. The boys wish me to say they are all well and joyfully do their duty, which I can vouch for. Hon. L.P. Ohliger and Corp. Hard arrived this forenoon. All ? well and ?. You would say ? a boy to go home. Two have had permission but would not go.
“M.R. Limb,
“1st Sergt. Co. D 8th Regt.”

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 13 June, 1894
pg 4
Eighth Enjoys Camp.
Dress Parade to Music By a Miner’s Band.
The Irrepressible American Spirit of Making the Best of Everything In Full Swing Among Co. D—Samples of Their Fun.
Camp Life of Wooster Guards.
Correspondence of Wooster Republican
Co. D, 8th Reg’t., O.N.G.,
In Camp at Glencoe, Ohio,
Regimental Headquarters at
McLanesville, O.
June 12, ’94.
“All quiet along the line” is the answer usually given to inquiries concerning the situation. The uninterrupted routine of guard duty has fallen to the lot of Co. D. Firing was again heard early this morning to the west in the direction of Cos. I and L. Co. D did not turn out as it did the morning before, so the cause and result of the shooting is unknown at this camp. To guard the three bridges in its beat, the company is divided into two details to serve for alternating periods of six hours each. The details are divided into three squads, a squad for each bridge. The company faithfully performs its duty and seems to be contented to stay as long as necessity may require.
Bugler Roth received orders last evening from regimental headquarters to report at McLanesville to act as regimental buglar.
The First and Second battalions of the 8th held dress parade yesterday at 4 p.m. at McLanesville. The music was furnished by a miner’s band from Franklin, O.
The 20 or more shots fired about 3 o’clock this morning, by men of Co.’s I and L., has been explained by a member of one of the companies. A horse and a ground-hog have been added to the one cow killed by these companies, which in their great haste to win military honors, have done considerable shooting. A few of the shots, last evening, however, were justifiable, as a number of men have been skulking about the bridges and tunnels on their beat.
The boys were greatly pleased when the bundle of Daily Republicans came this morning. They were the first papers received from home and for a time the sleeping coach was turned into a reading room. The papers caused a grand rush.
The commissary train brought in a new supply of provisions last evening.
The men have signed a pledge not to have their hair cut or shaved until they arrive home again in Wooster, O. It means work for Wooster barbers some time in the near future.
Co. D, 8th Reg’t. Wooster, O, in large letters, now decorates the sides of our cars.
Lieut. Fisher, Corporal Miller and Private Weinbrenner joined their company this morning.
The boys were overjoyed this morning by the receipt of two boxes from home, containing many necessary articles. The boys extend to The Republican a vote of thanks, for making arrangements to have the box sent.

Camp Notes.
All the members of Company D, owing to circumstances, have agreed to eschew hair cutting and shaving. By the time they reach Wooster they will out-rival Coxey’s army and present a dusty-road appearance that will turn the professional hobo green with envy. Many are already wearing luxuriant beards, Widow Whedon, Private Van Meter and Private Lee easily take the lead.
Petie Miller this morning had to carry two cords of wood a distance of quarter of a mile and stack it, for indulging in a few minutes sleep last night while on duty.
The boys are enjoying excellent meals prepared by Chief Cook Myers, assisted by Curly Clark and Deputy Smith. Three articles of diet daily served to the troops are bacon, boiled “murphys” and ethiopian coffee, also old fashioned white army beans, crop of ’63.
The boys were thrown into a frenzy of excitement this morning by the announcement that “Uncle Tom” McClure had left the coach and was actually performing manual labor.
Since the arrival of the boxes this morning, the boys have become happy and all say they are willing to stay for 30 days.
The popular song of the camp:
We’ll never care to wander from our own firesides.
We’ll never care to ramble or to roam
Dwelling ‘neath the old family tree.
We’re as happy as can be.
For there’s no place like home, sweet home.
Corporal Boigegrain while on duty Monday at 1 a.m., at the famous post No. 1 heard noises which convinced him that the woods were infested with hostile strikers. Bravely and gallantly he threw out his skirmish line sweeping through the ravines and over the hills. After an hour of exciting work, he started from the underbrush a bridle cow and three muskrats.
Corporal Hard arrived in camp after the great actions were over, with great notions of military precision. But the two mile march to No. 1 at high noon took the starch out of his collar, and since he is an advocate of catch-as-catch-can methods.
“Rough and Ready” Corporal Webb and his entire squad of three men were discovered nestling in the artms of morpheus, while guarding bridge No. 3, Tuesday morning. They awoke to find the load in their guns removed and their leggins taken away by the company wags.
“Moxey” Limb is always followed by a crown of entranced natives held spellbound by the rich melody of his low musical tones and his commanding presence.
Jim Jacobs thinks the region unproductive, because he has seen only one game chicken since leaving Wooster. But Jim forgot this little defect when he received a letter from his girl. He was seen reading it for the eighth time while serving on guard duty at No. 2.
The boys sadly miss Sergeant “Pa” Hard’s fatherly presence and advice.
Recruit Willie Brilmayer has invented a new form of challenge. After allowing four or five strikers to pass through the lines on the first night he was instructed to challenge all persons coming near his post. A few minutes afterwards, Major Bryan and staff approached, Brilmayer walked over and greeted the party with a genial “Good evening, gentlemen” and allowed them to proceed. He was again instructed.
Private McKinney has seriously strained his eyes hunting for soft tie on which to sleep while on guard duty. Uncle sam will have to procure him green glasses or give him a pension.
Menu, June 8
Sandwich
One Sandwich.
A sandwich the same one mentioned before.
The identical sandwich on empty stomachs.
Shadow sandwiches
Grilled sandwiches
Coffee Coffee Coffee

The boys regretted very much to miss the closing commencement ball. In lieu thereof they gave a small dance on the top of their two cars and entertained populace of Glencoe with a free open air concert. The programme was rich and varied consisting of recitations and a number of the latest airs. The recitationists were such talented performers as Matz; the ventriloquist was Elsperman, with others of equal talent. The musical part of the programme was led by Mox Limb,1st bass, Will Barnard 2d bass, Jim Jacobs 1st tenor, Fred McKinney 2d tenor, Jack McClure musical director, Ad Ellsperman drummer; chorus, the rest of the company.
Interesting items to friends of Co. D, which was the first of the 8th to reach Zanesville, are these from the Canton Repository’s camp correspondence:
“In camp Friday afternoon a Wooster man fired a blank shell “just for fun,” Colonel Gyger ordered him under arrest at once.
“The Eighth regiment was the first to respond to the call, reaching Zanesville about half an hour ahead of the Columbus detachments.
“First Lieutenant Peckinpaugh is in command of Company D, on account of Captain Kuhns being in command of the First Battalion, Major Dick being detailed on the general staff.
“Guards at a cut in charge of Co. D, of Wooster, were disturbed Saturday night by moving about on the ledge and occasional stone falling. Half the company was assembled and found a dog scratching along the hillside.

Official History of the Ohio National Guard and Ohio Volunteers (1901) pg 31.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 14 June, 1894
pg 4
Guards May Be Moved.
But Their Actions Are As Uncertain As Ever.
All Depends Upon the Strikers—Many Ready to Resume Under the Agreement—Their Conference to Determine—Boys Welcome Their Gifts.
Correspondence Wooster Republican
Co. D, 8th Reg’t., O.N.G.,
In Camp at Glencoe, Ohio,
Regimental Headquarters at
McClainville, O.
June 13, ’94.

The camp was thrown into a state of excitement over the arrival of two boxes from Wooster for the company. But there was greater rejoicing and cheering, when it was learned what the boxes contained and that they were gifts from Wm. Annat and Hon. L.P. Ohliger. The scene was one which would recall the old occasions of “Christmas in Camp.” The gifts of under clothing and socks, were truly appreciated by men who had felt the need of such articles of wearing apparel. The boys gave three rousing cheers for Wm. Annatt for his gift and three rousing cheers more for L.P. Ohliger for his gift and efforts in behalf of the company. For the good and thoughtful people of Wooster, three more lusty cheers were given. The genial smiles of the men in the company showed their appreciation of the luxuries sent them by these generous and liberal men. Long may they enjoy the rewards which a magnanimous nature gains from its own generosity, is the wish of every member of the company.
All is quiet along the line, all was perfectly quiet during the night. The miners seem to be awaiting the action of their conference. Some here are ready and willing to go to work at 60 cents per ton, but others wish to hold out for 70 cents.
The future movements of the militia will depend on the action of the conference. It is rumored that Co. D may move to some other position in a day or two. But it is only the opinion of some of the officers. In reality our future movements and length of stay in Glencoe are just as uncertain and indefinite as they were at our arrival here on last Friday. The men are all enjoying good health and are in good spirits.

Camp Notes.
Private Paul Lee has been ordered to the commissary department. He left last evening to go to his new post.
The commissary train made the camp a visit yesterday afternoon and lift more provisions.
Capt. Kuhns, now acting as major of the First battalion, paid the camp a short visit yesterday.
Our kitchen and messroom fitted out from an old box-car, draws forth words of praise from all the officers who go into it, because of its tidiness and convenient arrangement.
Private Clark has resigned his position as assistant cook and Private Barnard has been appointed to fill the vacancy. Clark has returned to guard duty.
Private Matz has been acting as corporal of a squad.
Co. I has challenged any other company of the Third battalion of the 8th regiment to a game of base ball, Co. D preferred.
Ad Elsperman’s drum does faithful duty as a writing desk and is in use nearly all the time.

Ohio Soldiers Use Their Fists.
McClainville, O., June 14.—While Company K of the Eighth regiment was guarding a deep cut near this place the men were attacked by about 80 strikers who were armed with stones and clubs. The soldiers, seeing that the attacking party had no fire arms, threw down their own weapons and went at the mob with bare fists. In less than two minutes the whole party of Poles and Italians were put to flight without bloodshed.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 15 June, 1894
pg 3
Miners Going To Work.
That’s The Word Co. D Sends From It’s Beat Today.
The Guards Getting to Like Their Location—News of Trouble in a New Place—Carroll County Sheriff Gets Toledo Troops.
The Boys Will be Home Soon.
Col. C.V. Hard came in this morning from the headquarters of the 8th Regt. O.N.G. at McClainville. The Col. is as brown as a berry and looks like a bronzed veteran. He stated that he had a conversation with Gov. McKinley last night in which he learned that an order would be issued today to send the military home and that all of the regiments would be withdrawn in a few days unless there are more outbreaks of lawlessness. Our guess is that the troops will be kept on duty until after Monday, to make sure whether the strike is surely over.

Latest From Wooster City Guards.
Correspondence Wooster Republican
Co. D, 8th Reg’t., Ohio National Guard
In Camp at Glencoe, Ohio,
Regimental Headquarters,
McClainville, Thursday, June 14, ’94.
Some of the miners went to work this morning in the mines, east of town, so it is reported. All is quiet along the line, this morning.
Men from Co. F, posted east of Co. D, brought in a report of a great attempt made by the miners to blow up with dynamite bridge No. 1 in our territory, during the night, but it was a wild rumor as no miners appeared.
The work here has greater charm for the men the longer they stay, and none are anxious to return. The only drawback is the thought of anxiety on the part of friends at home.
The men are passing their spare time in playing ball and pitching horseshoes.
A. Ellsperman, drummer, returned to Wooster this morning, on a leave of absence.
The Republican’s readers will be interested in this news about the 8th O.N.G. from regimental headquarters at McClainville to the Massillon Independent: “In the Eighth are 700 men and Colonel Gyger says the health of the members is excellent. Not one man has been sleeping more than four hours out of the 24 and they look tired and worn, but in good spirits. They are good men and are standing the duty finely. The ages of the men will not average more than 20 or 21, and 90 per cent of these never saw active duty before. Thus far they have had too much work for drilling. The miners have not made any organized effort to harm the militiamen, but they do all they can to annoy the boys. They knew that the troops will not fire until it is absolutely necessary. One soldier was struck on the cheek with a stone and the cab window broken on a locomotive.”

Trouble in a New Place.
Springfield, O., June 14.—The wife of Corporal McCurdy, of Co. B, Champion City Guards, of this city, now on duty at the Wheeling Creek mines, received a telegram today stating that her husband had been shot while on picket duty and that he will be brought home. No other particulars.
Wheeling Creek, O., June 14.—The 16th Regiment hurriedly left tonight for Sherrodsville on the Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad where rioting prevails. The regiment, Col. Bunker commanding, moved on a train of 16 cars in one hour and ten minutes after ordered out.
Massillon, O., June 14.—The intolerable outrages of the miners at Sherrodsville have compelled General Manager Blair of the Wheeling & Lake Erie railway to apply for the first time for protection. In consequence 10 car loads of troops will be there by midnight. The miners are defiant and threaten battle. The disorder at Sherrodsville yesterday was continued long after the burning of the two W. & L.E. bridges whereby through traffic was brought to a standstill. They secured liquor and were determined to resume their lawlessness. They set fire to the station and to another bridge, both structures being saved by the accidental presence of bridge repair crews. A few minutes later a string of box cars was discovered on fire and thereafter the railroad men became voluntary guards and no further damage was done, although the miners preserved their defiant attitude. General Manager Blair made a demand upon Sheriff Butler of Carrol county for protection, and that official, having presumably exhausted his resources, has called for troops.

Regular Soldiers Not Wanted.
Columbus, O., June 14.—If U.S. Marshal Buhl finds it impossible to protect C. L. & W. trains with his deputies a formal demand will be made upon the national government for the assistance of the regular troops, and it can not be doubted that, in that contingency, the regulars will be ordered into the field. The Federal authorities are of the mind that the dignity of the ? should be respected, and it would not be surprising if, within a few days, the national government had taken upon itself all the quarrel.
A telegram, which was sent to President Cleveland by President John McBride, of the United Mine Workers, several days ago, is made public today and declares that the use of the United States troops in driving the coal miners and their families from their homes in the Indian Territory across the Texas frontier has been ordered without investigation on the part of the United States Attorney General, and should the miners and their families be made martyrs to such an eviction enforced, will bring disgrace upon the country and upon the administration.

Miners Will Get Only 40 Cents If They Refuse This Offer.
Columbus, O., June 15.—President McBride predicted today that if the miners persist in following the lead of A.A. Adams and refuses to abide by the recent settlement, in less than a month’s time they will be mining coal at 40 cents a ton instead of 60. He said that only by keeping a united front could the respect of the operators for the miners’ organizations be maintained.
McBride’s anxiety over the situation is shown by the sending by him of a large number of letters defending the action of the conference. A strong effort is being made to depose the present national officers, and place in McBride’s place Adams who first formed the compromise but now opposes it and has stirred up opposition.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 16 June, 1894
pg 3
Co. D May Come Back Soon
Looks More Like Getting Home.
While there is no direct word today from Wooster City Guards, there are items of information indicating their early return from the field. Glencoe is named among the points along the Baltimore & Ohio, where the miners have changed their minds and decided to resume work, and there is a similar word form many points. In fact, resumption is more and more probable.
Yesterday noon when the 17th Regiment and Battery C. of Zanesville were ordered to Wheeling Creek from Mineral Siding. The 8th Regiment, now along the Baltimore & Ohio in Belmont county, extended their lines to cover the road in Guernsey county. That is to say Major Volrath’s battalion of the 8th, which has been on duty at McClainville, is now guarding Baltimore & Ohio property at Mineral Siding, covering about the same territory. All is quiet. The miners are greatly dissatisfied over the settlement but it is thought they will go to work Monday. The Republican will be advised as soon as the order to return is received, and Wooster will welcome her boys as warmly as Mansfield and Tiffin and other towns are preparing to greet their companies.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 18 June, 1894
pg 4
Home From Honored Service.
The Guards Warmly Welcomed Though It Was Early.
The bulletin displayed in the window of the office of The Republican Saturday night which announced that Co. D had been ordered home was eagerly scanned by hundreds. Owing to a delay in breaking camp, the special train did not leave McClainville until after 8 p.m., and consequently the Guards could not get home on the Ft. Wayne train 15 as expected.
The train bearing the three Canton companies, Alliance, East Liverpool and Co. D, was sent over the Pennsylvania Lines from McClainville to Bayard to Alliance. The train made poor time and did not reach Wooster till 6:45 Sunday morning. The interest in the company was attested by the fact that even at this early hour there were quite a number at the depot to welcome the boys home. The company was marched to the City Armory by Capt. H.L. Kuhns, where it was dismissed. The boys are all as brown as berries and say that they are ready to answer another call.
There is some talk among the men that there may be another call to duty before many days. If so, all will respond as promptly, as cheerfully and loyally as before, honoring themselves and the State.

The Last Letter from Camp.
Correspondence Wooster Republican
Co. D, 8th Reg’t., O.N.G.
Headquarters, McClainville, O.
Saturday a.m., June 15, 1894.
The company passed last night in Bellaire guarding the large suspension bridge spanning across the Ohio to West Virginia. The night passed quietly, no one giving the militia any trouble. The men did the work well, the officials of the road declaring that Co. D did the work better than any other company stationed there for that purpose. No one fell asleep on duty, while in the other companies whole squads fell asleep. The boys took breakfast at Bellaire this morning and are now in McClainville, where the company will make its headquarters. A company is detailed each evening to go to Bellaire, do guard duty and return the next morning.
The other companies remain here as if in camp. After breaking camp at Glencoe, the trip to McClainville was quickly made.
At the latter point, what might have been a serious accident was narrowly averted. Just after arriving at the latter place and while the commissary was stocking the mess-room with provisions, a wild engine came through the cut about 100 yards back of Co. D’s cars. Soldiers standing about cried “Jump” to the men in the cars. A large number did jump through the windows of the coach, from the kitchen. Some of the men riding on top of the cars jumped to a bank. But as the engine was still attached to Co. D’s cars, the engineer on it started ahead at the same time the other engineer slowed up his engine, so that when it struck the rear of the train it gave it only a violent shock, doing no other damage than upsetting milk buckets, etc., in the mess room. At this place there are the First and Second battalions, and Co. D of the Third of the 8th regiment. Everything is quiet.
McClainville is simply a railroad station and postoffice, with only two or three houses. It is three miles west of Bellaire.
A young man in Bellaire threw stones at Capt. Kuhns this morning. He was about three feet, three inches high, and about three years old.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 27 June, 1894
pg 3
Miners And Soldiers
What The Former Think Of The Latter.
Camp of Company D at Glencoe, Ohio—An Article From the Other Side That Will Interest All.
To the Editor, Wooster Daily Republican.
Dear Sir—I shall endeavor in an impartial way to lay before the readers of your paper a few facts relative to the recent coal strike and as to what occurred in this section. Our village is a small place of perhaps 150 inhabitants on the line of the B. & O. railroad, nine miles west of Bellaire.
We will first, in order to give you a brief outline, begin at Bellaire and come west on the B. & O. railroad one and one half miles to Schick’s mines owned by August Schick, of Bellaire, who employs about 75 miners, all of whom are Americans. Thence west one and one half miles, we come to Kidd’s mines at McClainville, owned by Kidd Bros. and they employ about 50 men, all Americans. Thence two miles further west we come to St. Clairsville Junction where Trolls’ mines are located, owned by Troll Bros. At these mines some 125 men are employed, about 50 of whom are Hungarians and foreigners of other nationality. Thence two miles west from these mines, we come to the Franklin mines, owned by Stewart & Mehan, where from 75 to 100 men are usually employed, all of whom are Americans who reside there and own their homes. Thence west two miles is the Glen coal works at our place, owned by a joint stock company and under the management of W.G. Simpson, who employs from 40 to 50 men, it being a new mine. The men are all Americans, the majority being raised in this section and most of them own property and are among our best citizens. This is the last mine of any note until Cambridge, O., is reached.
Well, when the great strike was ordered all the miners in these different mines from here to Bellaire came out to await the result. Day by day the men could be seen at the various railroad stations securing daily papers to see what was being done and looking at the passing trains of coal via the B. & O. from the West Virginia unorganized coal fields. At last word came that the strikers on the C. L. & W. Road eight miles north from this place, had stopped that company from hauling any more coal from West Virginia. This seemed to cause the B. & O. to increase the number of coal trains for a few days, when the news at last came to this point from Mcclainville, six miles east of this place on the B. & O., that some 200 miners from the C.L.& W. had come over to that point and stopped a coal train. This seemed to cause big excitement with the miners at this place and Franklin and other points on this line, as they were principally all bitterly opposed to any move of this kind, knowing the likelihood of destruction to property. Next, came the word that troops were coming to disperse the crowd at McClainville. No trains were run for nearly one day on the B. & O. on account of the coal train which was stopped at McClainville, being left on the main track. The strikers after seeing that they had stopped the mail, at once set to work and ran the coal cars from the dead train by hand back to the yards in Bellaire. This being done, the B. & O. started to move their freight and passenger trains unmolested which could have been done much sooner by the company, but they refused to move the dead coal train unless they could be permitted to take it on west.
Friday morning, the 8th inst, crowds were congregated at the stations to see the troops pass. About noon the first section passed slowly being followed shortly by two more trains consisting in all of 43 carloads. As the soldiers were passing they seemed quick and looked as though they were soon to encounter something desperate. “See them soldiers” said an old veteran, “they are expecting to run into a hornet’s nest. I can see it by their solemn countenances. They’ve been made to think that this country down here consists of cut throats. I’ll be a dollar, for they just look like we used to when we were going to attack old Stonewall Jackson.” After all the troops had passed everybody was anxious to know the result.
On their arrival at McClainville ? at 3:30 p.m., we got the word that the soldiers had charged to crowd of several hundred, dispersing them without the least resistance, save one woman, the daughter of a miner, who did not want to go, but the soldiers took her up and carried her across a railroad bridge and gave her to understand that she must go.
Along about 4 p.m., much to the surprise of the miners and ? in general, an extra train came up from the east bearing three companies of the 8th Regiment. Company D of Wooster, was ? at our station …illegible couple of lines at the bottom of the page…soldiers for a while, as it seemed an insult to have troops sent among us peaceable a class of citizens, and the store keepers were notified if they sold to soldiers they could not expect miners trade in the future. But later on, the miners held a meeting and rescinded their orders to the merchants and the boys in blue had access to get such as they were in need of, and each day thereafter the miners, farmers and soldiers were becoming more sociable, notwithstanding that some newspaper correspondents would have had it appear that our miners were skulking about to harm the soldiers, and by this account have you think we were a monstrous tough set, who would not be too good to poison strangers victuals with “rough on rats” or some other deadly poison. And notwithstanding that the soldiers had been made to believe many unmerciful lies concerning what kind of trouble and people they were likely to come in contact with on arriving in our midst, and after peace has been declared I think the soldiers will vindicate my statement that in us they found that we were people possessing about the same intelligence and in principle found us to come up to the standard with our sister counties of this great State.
Your boys made a favorable impression with our people and the officers of Company D, First Lieutenant A.B. Peckinpaugh in command, Second Lieutenant J. Fisher, First Sergeant M.R. Limb, with whom your correspondent had the honor of becoming acquainted, we found to be obliging and gentlemanly in every particular and the entire command consisted of men in whom the towns of Wooster and Canton and the State of Ohio should be proud for their gentlemanly conduct while here in camp. Our people would all be glad to meet the boys again, but not on such an occasion as they were on last week. The boys said to your correspondent that representations to them of us on the way down here were of the worst nature and that they expected serious trouble and for a few days they could hardly realize but what every man they saw was a miner and a foe, but we are glad that they realized and can make a report of the true situation, which will verify my statement. And it is to be hoped that we may not be branded by this outside world as standing in need of troops, so far as any apprehension of destruction of property at the hands of any of our miners were concerned. During the stay of the troops here our farmers’ wives were kept busy baking pies and the chickens were made to suffer. Lemonade and ice cream figured conspicuously the camp songs were sung. The young man returning from a friendly call on his best girl was brought to a halt, and in fact things were suddenly put into a different shape after the troops came, to what we had been accustomed, and since their departure we miss them, but are obliged to resume our normal condition, with the mines all going to work on Monday, the 18th inst.
Respectfully,
Good Bye.
Glencoe, O., June 18, 1894.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 July, 1894
pg 4
Wooster Militia To Be Paid This Evening.
The members of Co. D, 8th Regt. O.N.G., will receive their pay tonight for their services at Glencoe during the late strike. The pay will be advanced by Lt. Col. C.V. Hard, of the Wooster National Bank. It is understood that the State Treasurer has received funds in plenty to pay the expense of the militia and that the banks advancing money will be paid in a few days.
Geo. D. H?lle has been commissioned as second lieutenant, Co. G, Eighth Infantry, Wadsworth.
Gov. McKinley has ordered the superintendent of the State Arsenal to ship 5,000 rounds of ball cartridges to Cleveland, to Col. Kenuan of the 5th regiment. Everything has been put in readiness to move on Cleveland with a powerful force of militia the moment there is any disturbances there.
Mansfield News: Capt. Marquis of Co. M received a special order today from Maj. Vollrath directing him to have the company in readiness and properly equipped to respond to a call if necessary without delay. The order says in conclusion: “The details of all such arrangements must necessarily be left to your judgment and it is hoped that when the call for duty comes, your command will be found fully prepared and equipped for immediate service.” Capt. Marquis has drawn a requisition upon Gen. Howe for 1,000 rounds of ammunition.

W. & L. E. Men Want to Go Back to Work.
The nearest to Wooster that the strike troubles come locally is along the Wheeling & Lake Erie line, whose men are out largely against their own wishes, according to all accounts. The oldest employes on the road attended the meeting at Massillon Monday night and made earnest pleas to the strikers to reconsider their act of that day and to begin work. The Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and the Orders of Railway Trainmen and Conductors were well represented, and all took issue against the American Railway Union and its action in quitting. The meeting was called for the sole purpose of trying to induce the American Railway Union men who went out Monday to give up their charger and to return to work. The Independent says several very persuasive addresses were delivered both in favor of and against the strike, but notwithstanding the willingness of some, the local branch of the American Railway Union refused to throw up the charter. All members, however, were in favor of returning to work, and a despatch which described the situation was sent to President Debs, accompanied by a request that the Massillon branch be allowed to return to work at once. He finally responded that he would confer with the National Board and advise local President Geoghan. The A.R.U. has over 300 members in Massillon but only 25 were present at the meeting at which it was decided to go out.
Toledo, O., July 10, 1894.—The strikers on the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Ohio Central railroads have telegraphed Debs for permission to go back to work, as they have no grievance and think it is foolishness to remain out.

1894 ▸ Sunday, June 17. Company D returned to Wooster arriving at 6:45 in the morning. The Company marched from the train depot to the City Armory where they were dismissed.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 July, 1894
pg 4
Society Still Merry.
A Delightful Moonlight Dance.
The moonlight dance and luncheon party held at Highland Park last night was a delightful affair. Music was furnished by the Junior Mandolin Club. The luncheon furnished and served by the young ladies was appetizing and hugely enjoyed. The following were present: Judge J.C. McClarran and wife, J.T. Jeffries and wife, C.M. Gray and wife, Will Gray and Marie Stroup, Frank Boiagrian and Mill Mary Gill, Harvey Maize and Miss Nellie Baumgardner, James G. George and Ethel Hunt, Roy Yoder and Jeanette Horn, M.R. Limb and Miss Gertrude Auman, Misses Bertha Stroup and Ethel Mower, J.S. McClure, Dr. W.L. McNamara, E.C. Rice and others.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 19 July, 1894
pg 4
Here and There.
The members of Co. D, 8th Regt. O.N.G., will elect a second lieutenant tomorrow evening. E.C. Hard, J.S. McClure and M.R. Limb are the candidates. Recent recruits to the company are J.G. George, A.W. Mougey, W.L. McNamara, Edward Rice, Frank Gerlach, Ira Smith, John Forsyth. Wm. Brown and Chas. McKinney.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 23 July, 1894
pg 4
Camping-Out Parties.
The boy choir of St. James church left this morning bright and early for Chippewa Lake.
Geo. Kline and family will go to Chippewa Lake tomorrow intending to remain the balance of the week.
John s. McClure, Harley Zeigler, A.W. Mougey, Frank Boisgrain, Benj. Pocock, J.G. George, M.R. Limb and Frank Smith went into camp at Chippewa Lake today for a week. Robt. Hollowell, Jacob Bott and Benj. Alcock were taken along to furnish music. Billy Conrad will do the cooking for the party.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 25 July, 1894
pg 3
Personals.
The election held last night by Co. D, 8th Regt. O.N.G., for the selection of a second lieutenant to succeed Joseph P. Fischer, resigned, resulted in the election of First Sergeant M.R. Limb. Three ballots were necessary before a selection was made. The vote on the three ballots stood as follows First—M.R. Limb 18; J.S. McClure 18; E.C. Hard 9. Second—Limb 23; McClure 21; Hard 2. Third—Limb 26; McClure 18.

Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 September, 1894
pg 3
Local News.
Marcus R. Limb was last week commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company D, 8th Regiment, O.N.G., by Governor McKinley.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 9 October, 1894
pg 4
Not Yet 21 Years Old.
Roy Yoder’s Brief Illness Terminates Fatally.
Isaiah Leroy Yoder, died at 4:20 Monday afternoon, Oct. 8th, 1894, in his room in the Hotel Yoder of fever and laryngitis, after an illness of a little more than two weeks. Roy Yoder, as he was known to all, was a young man of many excellent social qualities that greatly endeared him to his friends. He was born in Orrville, Wayne county, Nov. 15, 1873, and came to Wooster 10 years ago with his parents. He attended the public schools for a number of years, then entered Wooster University, continuing in college until he reached the Freshman year. He then entered Ohio State University, but was only there one year when he quit school to assist his parents in conducting the Hotel Yoder. He was a young man of good address polished in his ways and conversation and was soon a favorite with the traveling public. Through his skill as a base ball player he was for several years one of the reliable members of the D’Nices, and by his gentlemanly conduct at all times made himself the most popular member of the team. Much sympathy is felt for his mother who in less than two years has been called upon to mourn the death of husband and youngest son. The funeral services will take place at the hotel at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday and will be private. The remains will be placed in a sealed casket and an opportunity given his friends to view the body in the vault at the cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 10 October, 1894
pg 4
Beautiful Flowers for Roy Yoder.
The last sad words over the remains of Roy Yoder were spoken by Rev. Wm. C. Dawson this afternoon in the presence of relatives and friends at the Hotel Yoder. The floral offerings were numerous and lovely. The principal pieces were a massive harp from a number of his associates, a pillow from the Everett club bearing the words “Everet, Roy,” a basket from Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Faber, a bunch of lilies and roses from Dr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Biachele, Canton, a wreath from his cousins, Clara, Ella and Mamie Coup, of Ashtabula, and other offerings in profusion from Wooster friends. The pallbearers were M.R. Limb, Dr. W. J. McNamara, Frank Boigerain, James G. George, John McClure and Ben Pocock.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 17 October, 1894
pg 4
Here and There.
[From Wednesday’s daily]
The last sad words over the remains of Roy Yoder were spoken by Rev. Wm. C. Dawson this afternoon in the presence of relatives and friends at the Hotel Yoder. The floral offerings were numerous and lovely. The principal pieces were a massive harp from a number of his associates, a pillow from the Everett club bearing the words “Everet, Roy,” a basket from Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Faber, a bunch of lilies and roses from Dr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Biachele, Canton, a wreath from his cousins, Clara, Ella and Mamie Coup, of Ashtabula, and other offerings in profusion from Wooster friends. The pallbearers were M.R. Limb, Dr. W. J. McNamara, Frank Boigerain, James G. George, John McClure and Ben Pocock.

1895

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 22 February 1895
pg 4
Fine Chorus Singing.
St. James Church Has a Social Success
The Choir Boys’ Festival last night was a great success. So says every one who was there. The pleasant parlors of the Archer House were full to overflowing, and the closest attention was given to the rendition of the programme. The boys are delighted with the interest manifested by so many of their friends, who showed their appreciation of the work done by the choir, by their general patronage. The choir consists of 28 voices, well-balanced in good proportion and from being accustomed to singing together, rendered their music with spirit and the voices blend well.
Carey E. McAfee, their director in the Sunday services at St. James, evidently has aimed to use some of thi highest grade of church music, and the same thing was manifest in this secular programme, it being all good music.
The Waltz Song and March Song by the whole choir were among the most pleasing numbers, being especially well rendered. Wooster audiences are always delighted to hear Mr. Schwartz on the violin, and he played the first two movements of the Mozart Sonata, No. 12, most artistically. Miss Nellie Brown varied the programme with two recitations given in her inimitable way, and one is always sure of a treat when her name is on the card. The other quartettes, trios, etc., were well received, programme being as follows:
1) Vocal March, Veazie, St. James Boy Choir.
2) Male Quartette—Serenade to Maria, Jensen, Messrs. Curry, Hold, Schwartz and Limb.
3) Violin Solo—Sonata, Beethovan, Mr. George F. Schwartz.
4) Recitation, Miss Brown.
5) Praise Ye the Father, Gounod, St. James Boy Choir.
6) Boys’ Quartette—My Valentine, Morse, Bechtel, Alcock, Rolland Curry, Walter Curry, Walter Saal, Earl Plank.
7) Tinker’s Chorus from Robin Hood, De Koven, Messrs. Schwartz, Holt, Curry, Funk, Shives, Limb, Will Curry.
8) Trio—The Three Sailor Boys, Marzials, Will Kramer, Clyde Plank, Bert Plank.
9) Recitation, Miss Brown.
10) Waltz Song—The Sleighride, Emerson, St. James Boy Choir.
Quitar Obligato, Ban Alcock.
After the programme, the ladies served refreshments and a most delightful social time was enjoyed. The Bazaar of fancy articles was well patronized, the booths and tables being very attractive. The boys realized a nice sum for their choir fund. The event was most successful, socially, artistically and financially.
NOTE: Do not know which Limb this was. Marcus or George.

1895 US Adjutant General Military Records, pg 184.
Company D – Wooster City Guard, Wooster.
Marcus R. Limb, 2d Lieutenant.
George S. Limb, private, enlisted May 22, 1893.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 23 February 1895
pg 4
Personals.
Col. C.V. Hard, Capt. H.L. Kuhns, Lieut. A.B. Peckinpaugh, M.R. Limb, Hon. A.S. McClure, Hon. L.R. Critchfield, Sr. and wife, L.R. Critchfield, Jr., County Commissioners Miller and Blosser and T.W. Orr were among those who went to Shreve last night to attend the dedication of the new Armory.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 23 February 1895
pg 4
Shreve’s New Armory
Co. H, 8th Infantry, O.N.G. Handsomely Housed
The Dedicatory Addresses Admirably Commemorate Him Who Was “First in War”—Social Pleasures
Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, 1895, will be remembered in Shreve as the date which marked one of the important events in the history of the village, the dedication of the new armory erected by the Commissioners of Wayne and Holmes counties. The affair was a success in every particular, the building was crowded to the doors with an assemblage that enjoyed the literary and musical exercises.
The armory is situated in the south part of the village and is a model of neatness and convenience. The interior is furnished in Georgia pine, well lighted, with excellent arrangements for the accommodation of the military and for use on public occasions. The decorations last night were appropriate and in good taste. The armory stands as a monument to the energy of Capt. Critchfield, Lieut. Swartz and the citizens of Shreve.
The exercises of dedication were opened at 8 o’clock with music by Denny’s Orchestra. The selection was executed in fine style, the efforts of the musicians causing favorable comment. Rev. J.P. Hutchinson, of Shreve, then invoked the divine blessing. County Commissioner P.S. Blosser, on behalf of the Commissioners of the two counties, in a few words turned the keys of the armory over to Major Edward Vollrath, 8th O.N.G., of Bucyrus, who in accepted then in behalf of the Ohio National Guard in words most appropriate, spoke of the patriotism of the people of Wayne and Holmes counties, and of the lessons of patriotism which the armory taught. A ladies octette now gave “Dreaming or Waking” in a way that delighted the audience which demanded an encore. Adjutant General James C. Howe, who was to give an address on “The Ohio National Guard,” was not able to be present, but his assistant, Col. Wm. L. Curry, of Columbus, briefly responding. Saying among other things that the saying “old men for counsel and young men for war” was true, that the great battles of the Rebellion were fought and won by young menwhose average age was less than 20 years. A male octette here gave a selection. Capt. A.B. Critchfield, who was the chairman of the evening, in introducing the next speaker, Hon. A.S. McClure, said that he needed no introduction to the audience, as he would have the honor of representing this district in the next Congress. Cant. McClure in the course of his address paid eloquent tribute to the modern soldier and the Ohio National Guard, and was at times vigorously and enthusiastically applauded. “Pride of our Country” was given in a rousing manner by a large chorus.
Hon. L.R. Chritchfield, of Wooster, was the next speaker. He spoke on “Washington and the Continental Army,” and in his own brilliant way paid glowing tribute to Washington and his ragged, but brave and patriotic army, and in a succession of pictures vividly portrayed the varying fortunes of the Continental army their defeats and final victory at Yorktown when the gilded sword of Lord Cornwallis was seen in the hands of our own Gen. Washington. The ladies octette charmingly and sweetly sang a “Spinning Chorus.”
Col. Geo. R. Gyger, of Alliance, commander of the 8th Infantry, O.N.G., who created much laughter, responded to the address “The Eight Regiment O.N.G.” He spoke about a minute in which he said that if there were any bad things connected with the regiment there was not a man in the regiment who would disclose them, and as to their good qualities they were all to modest to speak of them. Major Charles Dick, of Akron, who was down on the programme for an address, “Our State and Our Flag,” not being present and as the our was late the exercises concluded with the singing of “Freedom’s Banner” by the chorus. The audience being dismissed at 11:30.
The best of order was maintained during the evening and the arrangements for the comfort of the assemblage was perfect.
The following officers of the 8th Regiment were present and occupied seats on the stage, together with Capt. Burns, 17th U.S. Infantry, Assistant General Wm. L. Curry, superintendent of State Arsenal, and Capt. P.J. Smith, all of Columbus.
Col. Geo. R. Gyger, Alliance; Lieut. Col. C.V. Hard, Wooster; Major Edward Vollrath, Bucyrus; Captain H.L. Kuhns, Co. D, Wooster; C.R. Miller, Co. F, Canton; H.C. Smart, Co. L, Canton; Charles Brenner, Co. B, Akron; Lieut. A.B. Peckinpaugh, Second Lieut. M.R. Limb, Co. D, Wooster, First Lieut. H. Willis, second Lieut, H.E. Votaw, Co. I, Canton; Capt. Heinline, Lieuts. M.A. Charlton and Winn, of Co. A, Bucyrus; Lieuts. Derbley and Edwards, of Polk, with many members of the various commands.
Co. H, 8th Regiment, O.N.G., was organized Juny 17, 1884, at Plimpton, Holmes county, with Capt. Exekiel Moores, 1st Lieut. David Colzer, 2d Lieut. L.D. Bell, about 30 members belong on the roster. The headquarters of the company were transferred to Shreve, June 17, 1893. The command now numbers 48 men, Capt. A.B. Critchfield, 1st Lieut. S.M. Swarts, 2d Lieut. Charles Taylor. The total cost of the armory was $2,450, of which Holmes county, under the State law, pays about $350 and Wayne the balance. It is complee in its appointments and when used as an audience room is large enough to hold 1,000 people, giving Shreve a good hall for public purposes, a credit to all concerned.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 27 February 1895
pg 5
Personals.
Col. C.V. Hard, Capt. H.L. Kuhns, Lieut. A.B. Peckinpaugh, M.R. Limb, Hon. A.S. McClure, Hon. L.R. Critchfield, Sr. and wife, L.R. Critchfield, Jr., County Commissioners Miller and Blosser and T.W. Orr were among those who went to Shreve last night to attend the dedication of the new Armory.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 27 February 1895
pg 6
Fine Chorus Singing.
St. James Church Has a Social Success
The Choir Boys’ Festival last night was a great success. So says every one who was there. The pleasant parlors of the Archer House were full to overflowing, and the closest attention was given to the rendition of the programme. The boys are delighted with the interest manifested by so many of their friends, who showed their appreciation of the work done by the choir, by their general patronage. The choir consists of 28 voices, well-balanced in good proportion and from being accustomed to singing together, rendered their music with spirit and the voices blend well.
[Exact reprint from Wooster Daily Republican, 2/22/1895, page 4, above.]

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 27 March 1895
pg 4
High School Alumni Officers.
Pursuant to the call of their president, Miss Melliscent Woodworth, a well attended meeting of the Wooster High School Alumni Association was held in the audience room of City Opera House at 2 o’clock this afternoon. A full account will be given tomorrow. The officers elected are as follows: President, Marcus Limb; vice president, Daisy Thomas; secretary, Grace Taylor; treasurer, Harriet Shields; executive committee, Mrs. Ed. Thomen, Clayton Reed and Alvin Mougey. The officers are ex-officio members of the executive committee.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 3 April, 1895
pg 1
Profiting By Experience
Wooster High School Alumni Take Long Needed Action.
Pursuant to the call of their president, Miss Melliscent Woodworth, a well attended meeting of the Wooster High School Alumni Association was held in the audience room of City Opera House at 2 o’clock this afternoon. A full account will be given tomorrow. The officers elected are as follows: President, Marcus Limb; vice president, Daisy Thomas; secretary, Grace Taylor; treasurer, Harriet Shields; executive committee, Mrs. Ed. Thomen, Clayton Reed and Alvin Mougey. The officers are ex-officio members of the executive committee.
Thirty-four persons attended the meeting of the High School Alumni Association on Wednesday. This at least was encouraging when one remembers that some six or seven have transacted the business of late years. The business transacted was, briefly, as follows: The secretary read the constitution, which was found to be ambiguous and unsatisfactory. By it, powers are granted, with no provisions for enforcing them, the result being a decided loss of dignity by the association. A by-law stipulates that a certain annual fee be collected from the members, but no amount is named and no such fee has been collected, at least, not within recent years. An inconveniently large committee is authorized, since rarely more than half of the 11 persons appointed could be convened, by any suasion or coercion, even for the most urgent business. This committee has been expected to arrange for a banquet, with no financial backing whatever. If there were, by good fortune, any proceeds, these were handed over to next year’s committee, if there was a deficit, it must be met by the existing committee—the new one would not assume it. In other words, a few people have been expected to carry the whole burden of preparing an entertainment and it is no slight task for other people who are supposed to be equally responsible for all debts, but in point of fact wash their hands of the whole matter. The committee must from its own exchequer meet the bills which it has contracted, for no one else feels himself liable for the debt. The committee’s work has been a most thankless one, and in many instances have they been criticized some years, for an inferior menu, other years for insufficient menu, and other years still other sins of omission or commission. The committee is held to account for all. And this after the committee often pays for its banquet ticket just as any other guest, and gives much thought and labor to the evening’s success.
After a full discussion of these and similar defects, it was voted to elect a new committee of seven members, who should meet at once and draft a new constitution which shall be submitted to a meeting of the association to be held April 9th. The sentiment prevailed that a new organization must be effected by voluntary member ship, which should fulfill its duties in the support of the committee; it being also suggested to have the association regularly incorporated. Persons from each of the last 10 classes, including the present Seniors, will constitute committees to canvas their own classes for at least 10 members each who will join the new association, and in pursuance of this, will attend the next meeting of the association.
It was seen from the catalogue that classes previous to 1885 have but a very few members living in Wooster, and these are asked to consider themselves expected members, without the work of a committee. The roll is as follows: ’85, Alice Firestone, Glenn Miller; ’86, Anna Hunt; ’87, Harriet Funck; ’88, Jeannette Meal; ’89, Blanche Curry, Charles Wilhelm; ’90, Daisy Thomas, George Schwartz; ’91, Mabel Ssaybolt, Harry Horn; ’92, Grace Taylor, Harry McClarran, Jr.; ’93, Ethel Mower, Will Curry; ’94, Mary Dice, Nold Hoelzel; ’95, Fay Bowman, Charles Dawson. These committees, together with the one on revision of the constitution, are requested to report on Tuesday evening, April 9, at 7:30 o’clock, in the High School room.

Jacksonion
Wooster, OH
Thursday, 4 April, 1895
pg2
High School Alumni.
The meeting of the High School Alumni on last Wednesday, March 27th, at 2 p.m., in the City Opera House was in response to a call by the president of the Alumni Association, Miss Mellicent Woodworth, and was a satisfactory one in many respects; 34 persons were present, a great advance in numbers on the previous meetings. The election for officers resulted as follows: President, Marcus Limb; vice president, Daisy Thomas; secretary, Grace Taylor; treasurer, Harriett Shields, executive committee, Mrs. Ed. Thomen, Clayton Reed and Alvin Mougey. The officers are ex-officio members of the executive committee. The work of preparing for the annual alumni banquet of the High School has during the past few years devolved on a few persons and this meeting had as one of its objects the desire to interest a larger number of alumni in the interests of the association, and it was decided at this meeting to elect a new committee of seven members, who shall at once draft a new constitution and present the same at the next meeting of the association to be held on April 8th. Alumni from each of the last ten classes of the High School including the class of ’95 will form committees to canvas for new members among their own classes. Previous to 1885 but few graduates from the High School have remained in Wooster, those who did remain are requested to become members of the association without the work of a committee, and the names of those from later classes whose services are desired on the committee are as follows: ’85, Alice Firestone, Glenn Miller; ’86, Anna Hunt; ’87, Harriett Funck; ’88, Jeannette Meal; ’89, Blanche Curry, Charles Wilhelm; ’90, Daisy Thomas, George Schwartz; ’91, Mabel Saybold, Harry Horn; ’92, Grace Taylor, Harry McClarran, Jr.; ’93, Ethel Mower, Will Curry; ’84, Mary Dice, Nold Hoelzel, ’95, Fay Bowman, Charles Dawson. The committees together with the one on revision of the constitution, are requested to report on Tuesday evening, April 9th, at 7:30 o’clock, in the High School room. The life and strength of the association depend on the enthusiasm of the Wooster and Wayne county alumni. Every graduate from Wooster High School should attend the next meeting.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 8 June 1895
pg 2
The Revived Alumni.
A Good Time By Graduates Of Wooster High School.
Their Annual Reunion Resuscitated Successfully, With Entertaining Toasts Enjoyed By Many.
Wholly incomplete would be the regular ceremony of graduation without the alumni banquet. It is an occasion when feeling holds sway and intellect is drawn upon for naught but the materials of wit and happy sentiment. The class of graduation, the older alumni and their friends exchange fraternal greetings, laud their alma mater and renew pledges of loyalty and support.
Such, at least, is the rule, and if for a time the alumni association of the Wooster High School suffered from a different experience, that only opened the way for revival of interest. Some weeks ago through the columns of The Daily Republican, cheerfully opened to them for the purpose, those in charge of our space freely to present to all concerned the exact situation, trusting that when thus informed all would rally in support of what should be equally the cause of all, and resuscitate the palmier days of the association when all worked together to make perfect the enjoyment of its social occasions. Consequently the hosts of Wooster High School Alumni at the eighth annual banquet held in the Armory last night, were especially happy in all that makes for the success of such events.
In merry groups, the crowd which had fully gathered before 9:30, stood about in the spacious armory or entered the promenade to music by the Fletcher Mandolin and Guitar Club. The tables formed a hollow square in the center of the room and hanging from the gas chandeliers were ample folds of bunting in royal purple and lavender, the colors of the class of ’95.
It was near 10 o’clock when the genial Marcus R. Limb announced that the banquet would begin. The tables, spread with plates, were soon filled and after the invocation by Supt. Chas. Haupert, the well selected menu was served by Harley H. Zeigler and his assistants.
When the feast was ended, President Limb turned the emblems of power over to the scholarly toastmaster John McSweeney, ’69, who, in his usually eloquent and witty way gave the address of welcome.
Judge John C. McClarran responded to the toast, “the High School Alumni.” The speaker said it was a great pleasure to be present at the yearly alumni banquet, and complimented the company of vivacious young people present. Among the good things said were these: But 5 per cent of the pupils who attend High Schools in the United States ever graduate. Wooster is to be congratulated on her large percentage of graduates, 50 or 60 every year. Addressing the graduates, he congratulated them on the training they had received and then said that they were equipped in a way that made them a benefit to society in every or any walk of life they entered. It is necessary that we educate ourselves in this age, more is required than 50 years ago. In a beautiful way Judge McClarran referred to the ties that bind school mates and the pleasant memories of school days.
Mr. McSweeney in introducing the second regular toaster, Dr. John A. Gann on “Our School Days” said: “Your school days never end. Bread and butter is the chief requirement in this age. Why is not the knowledge of modern languages as good mental gymnastics as that of Latin and Greek. People don’t ask you whether you can speak Latin, but whether you can speak Pennsylvania Dutch or Mt. Eaton French. “Nothing succeeds like success” said Napoleon. This means, never be a half of a fellow, a cheap man. referring to oratory, he said oratory is simplicity and he who would triumph in it must be as a little child.
Dr. Gann, responding to his toast said, “As I enter the beautiful temple of memory, the old school days come back to me. You remember the old Puritan school houses. Paul’s saying ‘you must endure hardness’ was quite applicable to them. School days are the axes around which our acts revolve that control our future life. The methods and fact of learning help everyone.” In touching words, the speaker referred to the benefits of our school days, and said: “Make your life as good as you can; seek those things that are useful and helpful, those truths that guide us along the race of life.”
Toast Master McSweeney again arose, and in his introductory speech referred to the statement of Napoleon that he hadn’t time to teach the french their ABC’s. But German rulers took time, and established schools. fifty years later, with book in hand, and brains in head, they went to the French frontier and whipped France in a few months. Bayonets and books conquered for Germany in the Franco-Prussian war.
Hon. L.R. Critchfield, introduced as the Lord Macauley of the Wooster bar, eloquently responded to the toast “relation of Public Schools to Government.” In part he said, “I propose, in a few hasty suggestions to stimulate your reflections upon the laborious scholarship which founded our government. The public school is wrought into the public scholarship and the public scholar into 60 millions of brilliant Americans and these intellectual Americans are the finest critics of the principles of liberty the world over. Therefore the public school is the great critic of the principles of liberty and government. The peculiar characteristics of our present civilization flow from the foundation of public education and the spirit of the schools is to build up and grade down to political levels and achieve the altitudes of personal life. The schools and universities have projected the American’s fame throughout the world. The magnificent face of the american scholar is the most beautiful of man and woman.”
Toastmaster McSweeney called for remarks from Durbin Metz, Esq., who responded briefly. The honorman of ’96, Charles Dawson, was also called to tell how he got to the head of the new class and his reply was that he didn’t know how he did it. Supt. Charles Haupert then spoke a few words by request.
It was clear that the company would indulge oratory no longer and was eager to enter the merry dance that followed the banquet. When the toastmaster declared the speeches ended the armory wa at once cleared and the dance held sway with 40 couples engaged.

Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 June, 1895
pg 3
High School Alumni Banquet
Somewhat in connection with the commencement, the High School Alumni Association held its 8th Annual banquet the following night Friday, at the Armory. A large number of the graduates from the first year to the last attended, accompanied by friends, forming a merry company. The decorations were handsome and everything fine. The music was by the Fletcher Mandolin and Guitar Club, and the viands of the best served by caterer Harley Ziegler.
After the banquet president Marcus Limb called to order and announced that John McSweeney was toastmaster of the evening, who at once assumed charge of the proceedings, making a witty and eloquent address of Welcome.
Toasts and responses were then heard, as follows “The High School Alumni, responded to by Judge John C. McClarren “Our School Days, responded to by Dr. J.A. Gann “Relation of Public Schools to Government,” response by Hon. L.R. Critchfield. Remarks are also made by A.D. Metz, Esq, by Charles Dawson, honor man of class of ’93, and by Prof. Haupert, Supt. of Public Schools. It was a flow of most excellent speaking and when finished, the Ball was inaugurated and continued until a late hour.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 12 June 1895
pg 6
The Revived Alumni.
A Good Time By Graduates Of Wooster High School.
Their Annual Reunion Resuscitated Successfully, With Entertaining Toasts Enjoyed By Many.
[From Saturday’s Daily.]
Wholly incomplete would be the regular ceremony of graduation without the alumni banquet. It is an occasion when feeling holds sway and intellect is drawn upon for naught but the materials of wit and happy sentiment. The class of graduation, the older alumni and their friends exchange fraternal greetings, laud their alma mater and renew pledges of loyalty and support.
[etc. see June 8 above.]

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 19 June 1895
pg 6
One of the Largest.
Continued from the Supplement. (which was not scanned)
with candles burning. Across the campus flickered the little lights and at last disappeared, beautifully symbolizing the departure of the class whose lights have now departed from Wooster to shine in other places.

A Delightful Au Revoir Promenade.
For some years it has been customary to hold a promenade on the evening of U. Commencement day, the event has become known as the “Commencement ball,” and although not sanctioned by the Faculty nor under the management of students, is always largely attended by the collegians. The annual prom. took place in the Armory last night, and was the swell society event of the week, if not of the year. The affair was a showy one, all of the ladies were exquisitely gowned and looked their loveliest. The gentlemen were all in full evening dress. The grand promenade, which started at 9 o’clock was led by M.R. Limb and Miss Gertrude Auman, and Dudley J. Hard, of Cleveland, and Miss Marie Brotherton, of Lima. The music was furnished by the noted harpist, Pietro Sattelli, of Dayton. The affair was under the management of Fred McKinney, who was warmly congratulated on the success which attended his efforts.
The following ladies and gentlemen were present:
Misses Harriet Agater, Nellie Baumgardner, Grace Taylor, Bessie Johnson, Lenora Coe, Grace Clark, Elizabeth Johnson, Harriet Funck, Blanche Curry, Kate Deer, Chloe Funck, Nina Given, Jennie Horn, Daisy Thomas, Gertrude Auman, Lulu Frick, Birdie Wallace, Bessie Dunlap, Grace Dunlap, Fannie Dysart, Alice Cornell, Maud Curry, Birdie and Grace Ihrig, Ethel Axtell, Elizabeth Bissman, Ethel Hunt, Dale Douglas, Bessie Baumgardner, Zella Bevard, Gypsy Taylor, of Wooster; and Ada Wey, of Tiffen; Marie Brotherton, of Lima; Fanny Elson of Waynesville; Grace Eagelson, of Columbus; Olive Ratliff, of Warren,Ada Brown, of Circleville.
Gentlemen—H.W. Horn, R.B. McHatton, Harry Stoll, Leo. and Sam Brilles, Ed. Baltzley, John E. Gensemer, Howard and A.B. Jones, Frank Richardson, Job Heasley, John Ballou, Geo. McCormack, Fred Leopold, James G. George, Allen and Robt. Barnett, Harvey Maize, Peter Hall, John S. McClure, Sam Maxwell John Ames, Paul Lee, John Zimmerman, Frank Boigerain, Raymond Huston, Ross Wallace, Nold Hoelzel, Gordon Kinder, Will Saybolt, M.R. Limb, Fred McKinney, Dwight Hay, Bernard Ohliger, of Wooster; D.J. Hard, Cleveland; Stuart Eagleson, Columbus; E.J. Hudson, Cleveland; Frank Robinson, Rockford; S.H. Ramsey, Columbus; Fred J. Miller, Doylestown.

Commencement Visitors and Items.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 22 June, 1895
pg 4
Social Notes.
Miss Inez Porter last evening at the home of her parents on Market street, most charmingly entertained a small company of friends in honor of her guest, Miss Bates, of Liberty, Ind. The following were present: Misses Dale Douglas, Kate Deer, Gertrude Auman, Daisy Thomas, Nina Given, Chloe Funck, Mabel Saybolt, Georgia Brown, Grace Clark, Lillian Horn; Messrs. Edward Baltzey, Fred McKinney, John McClure, Marcus Limb, Thomas Shepard, Harry Horn, Edson Rice, Carey E. McAfee, Nold Hoelzel. Music was furnished by the Fletcher Mandolin Club.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 8 July, 1895
pg 4
Personals.
[If you have been away on a visit or have visitors at your home send us the news. What may seem of no interest to you, may be pleasing to some one else. We are always pleased to publish any items of personal mention and cordially invite our patrons to furnish us the facts.]
Lieut. M.R. Limb and W.J. McNamara are at home from Chippewa Lake. They did not march back.

NOTE: Wooster Republican, 7/17/1895, Personals [From Friday’s Daily.]: Howard Jones, George Limb, George Conn, Will Brown and Harry Woolman, a squad of Co. D under command of Musician Ad Ellsperman are regular pedestrians. They left Chippewa Lake at 7 o’clock last evening and walked to Wooster, arriving here at 2 a.m. They stopped an hour or so at Creston and took three 10-minute rests. They made the 22 miles in 5-1/2 hours.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 24 July, 1895
pg 1
[From Saturday’s Daily]
Hayride Picnic and Moonlight Dance.
A ? party of young people Friday night had a “hayride,” picnic supper and moonlight dance at Highland Park. The following enjoyed the ride: Misses Jennie Horn, Mary Gill, Gertrude Auman, Nell Baumgardner, Grace Taylor, Daisy Thomas, Jesse Miller, Della Elser, Florence McClarran, Grace Ihrig, Mrs. Chas. M. Gray, May Barrett; Messrs. John Ames, Ed. Baltzley, C.M. Gray, Will Gray, M.R. Limb, John McClure, J.G. George, Samuel Maxwell, George McCormick, C.E. McAfee. The splendid lunch prepared by the young ladies was a delightful feature. Music for dancing was furnished by the Fletcher & Johnson Mandolin Club.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 September, 1895
pg 6
Gone To The State Camp.
Co. D, 8th Infantry, O.N.G., at 11 a.m. left over the B. & O. for Camp Howe, at Newark, where the Regiment will go into camp this afternoon for one week. Co. D will be in command of Lieut. A.B. Peckinpaugh as Capt. H.L. Kuhns has been detailed as major of the Third Battalion owing to the absence in Europe of Major F.C. Brysan. The following members of the company will be in camp:
Captain—Herman L. Kuhns
Lieutenant—Alfred B. Peckinpaugh
Second Lieutenant—Marcus R. Limb
Sergeants—John S. McClure, Edwin C. Hard, Geo. H. Webb, John W. Miller, Frank C. Gerlach.
Corporals—James A. McAfee, Jesse Miller, Harry P. Eaby, William Barnard, Arch H. Dice, Gustave W. Unger, Charles C. Roth, Adam Ellsperman.
Privates—J.W. Ames, Thomas Brown, William Brown, Louis Christine, Georg W. Conn, Ed. O. Conrad, Harry J. Conrad, John F. Everhart, John L. Forsythe, Sterling Funk, Lewis E. Gasche, Quintin Gravatt, Carey E. Gregory, Henry C. Heasley, William N. Hoelzel, Franklin B. Horn, Webster D. Horn, Howard Jones, Perine Lautzenheiser, Paul W. Lee, Wm. G. Letch, George S. Limb, Frederick S. McKinney, Walter L. McNamara, Edward R. Mann, Harry E. Miller, Horace W. Miller, Charles Reiman, Edison B. Rice, Charles F. Schopf, Charlie R. Scott, Walter Sloan, Ira R. Smith, Harry J. Stoll, George M. Swarts, James M. Putnam, Roy F. Tobias, Calvin Winebrenner, Harry D. Woolman.
Musician—Charles Roth
Armorer—James F. Putnam
Cook—“Greasy” Bowers. Assistants—Hod Smith, John Bowers, Jr.
Aide to Col. C.V. Hard—Luther Thomas.
Edson Rice, who styles himself “Company Clown,” asks us to say that he will not leave until Wednesday.
Mail will reach him Sunday at Millersburg.
Harry Eby, Jr., last night won in the freeze-out drill over 43 competitors. He now wears a badge presented to the Company by C.M. Taylor.
J.A.H. Myers has perfected a combination mess chest and stove which is pronounced just the thing. The first one made was turned out at the Universal Plow Works and will have its first practical test during the week at Newark. Experts say that Mr. Myers has hit on an article which will fill a long-felt need.

From Thursday’s Daily.
Wooster City Guards Co. D 8th regiment O.N.G. will leave for the State camping grounds at Newark at 11 a.m. Saturday. Capt. Kuhns expects to have 50 men in line. The trip will be over the B. & O. via Chicago Junction and Mansfield. The Wadsworth company (G) will reach the B. & O. at Sterand from the Erie. Co. C, of Polk, will probably join them en route. Co. A will leave Bucyrus Saturday morning at 9:55 over the P. F. for Mansfield, where they will be joined by Co. H of Shreve and Co. M of Mansfield, and leave at 1:45 on a special over the B. & O. for Newark, These with the Polk company form the Second Battalion of Major Vollrath.
Canton will contribute 150 young men, companies I, F and L, the hospital and signal corps, who will leave on the 8:15 a.m. Valley train. The hospital corps will take their own ambulance with them. The signal corps have been drilling energetically.
The camp will be named after Adjutant General Howe, and while it is admirably adapted, advance details will precede the commands to have everything in readiness. One gun of Battery H, Akron, may accompany the regiment with the 8th Regiment Band. J. Murray Webb, of Alliance, ? 16 years, leaves Thursday to be on hand with his supplies.
“Lieut. Col. C.V. Hard is a prominent business man of Wooster.” says the Newark Tribune in its sketch of the regiment.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 1 November 1895
pg 4
Jack o’Lanterns Gave a Hobgoblin Air.
Mrs. Judge John C. McClarran gave a delightfully enjoyable Halloween party to a small company. The decorations were unique and most appropriate. The down-stairs room were a mass of autumn leaves brightened here and there with festoons of red berries, while on the mantles were buckeyes, fruits and vegetables of all kinds. In the southwest corner of the front parlor stood a massive branch laden with the juiciest of apples and suspended from this was a kettle filled with the sweetest of cider. On the stairway and in almost every nook and corner of the cosy house stood great yellow pumpkin jack-o’-lanterns, which added a hobgoblin air to the surroundings and aided materially in making the affair what it was intended to be, an old-fashioned Halloween party. All manner of games including bobbing for apples, roasting chestnuts, fortune telling, &c., were played. Not the least pleasing feature of the pleasures of the evening was dancing. The supper prepared by the fair hostess was in keeping with the decorations. The menu was as follows: Hams and bologna sandwiches, pickles, spiced peaches and pears, pumpkin pie, cider, coffee, assorted cookies, fruits, nuts, popcorn, butterscotch. Those present were: Misses Gertrude Altman, Madge Baker, Jennie Horn, Ethel Hunt, Anna E. Hunt, Mary Gill, May E. Barrett; Messrs. Carroll Miller, Marcus R. Limb, Dr. Lincoln Yocum, James G. George, Will Gray, Charles Jones.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 2 November 1895
pg 4
Here and There.
A class of ’96 of Wooster High School played foot ball against all the school Friday afternoon scoring 28 to nothing. Marcus Limb and Prof. H. B. Work were the coaches.

NOTE: Harry Limb, brother of Marcus, lived in Orrville at this time.
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 20 November 1895
pg 2
Orrville Occurrences.
Marcus Limb was seen on our streets during last week. It is said there are special attractions for him in Orrville.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 20 November 1895
pg 6
Personals.
[From Friday’s Daily.]
M.R. Limb got home last evening from a visit in Columbus and Dayton.

1895 ▸ 29 November. Marcus Limb and Lucille Bradshaw married.
1895 ▸ 29 November. Marcus and Lucy moved to Indianapolis.

Wooster Daily Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 29 November, 1895
pg 4
Marriage Licenses.
Marcus R. Limb and Lucille Bradshaw.

Social Notes.
Rev. O.A. Hills, D.D. at his home this morning joined in holy wedlock Mr. Marcus R. Limb and Miss Lucille Bradshaw. They left at noon for Indianapolis, Ind., where the groom has secured a position and where they will reside.

Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 December, 1895
pg 5
Marriage Licenses.
Marcus R. Limb and Lucile Bradshaw.

Marriages.
Many friends of both parties congratulate Mr. Marcus R. Limb and Miss Luella Bradshaw on their union. They were married in Wooster last Friday morning by Rev. Dr.. O.A. Hills, at the Presbyterian parsonage, and at noon left for Indianapolis, where the groom has a position. Both are popular young people, and all friends wish them prosperity.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 December, 1895
pg1
Social Notes.
Rev. O.A. Hills, D.D. at his home Friday morning joined in holy wedlock Mr. Marcus R. Limb and Miss Lucille Bradshaw. They left at noon for Indianapolis, Ind., where the groom has secured a position and where they will reside.

Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 4 December, 1895
pg2
Marriage Licenses.
Marcus R. Limb and Lucile Bradshaw.

November 29, 1895 – sometime in 1900 — Marcus Limb and Lucy Bradshaw lived in Indianapolis, IN and St. Joseph, MO as per those city directories.

Limb & Bradshaw

Following the divorce of Marcus Limb and Lucy Bradshaw in 1912, Marcus continued to raise the two boys, George (Marcus George) and Fritz (Frederick Carl), pursue his dental practice and remain very active as Captain of Company D, 8th Regiment O.N.G. as well as other pursuits. Marcus Limb and George Kettler had been managing bookings for the Civic Opera and Marcus also owned the armory in Wooster.

Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 26 September, 1913
pg 1
Theater Car Now For All Performances
Every movement of whatever legitimate nature to bring people to this city from afar as many times each week month or year, as is possible is beneficial.
With that idea in view, and with a further idea of increasing the audiences at the opera house, and supplying an actual desire of many people living contiguous to Wooster, Moxie Limb and George Kettler have been negotiating with “Jim” Wilson for some little time looking to the establishment of a theatre car out of this city after every show.
When Mr. Wilson was in the city the other day, arrangements were completed for such a car, and the first one will be run after Johnny Vogel’s minstrels Saturday night.
The management of the opera house are to be congratulated for this stroke of enterprise.

1916: March 23. Marcus Limb and Helen Weidner, of New Philadelphia, were married in Wooster. Limb & Weidner