The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
MEETING or CITIZENS ON THE
DEATH OF ISAAC HARTER.


death Of Mr.. Isaac Harler,
On motion, John r Reynolds was called to the
char, and W, X, Miller maue secretary,
The Chair stated the object Of the meeting In Q
few appropriate remarks, and announced 1t open
for action aud expression.
On motion the chair appointed the following
gentlemen as a committee tn prepare resolutions
for the consideration Of the meeting: j, W. I'm
rhlll, II r. Wise and Geo, Cook.
The committee retired for consultation when
W X. Millerarose and stated the object that had
brought them together referred to the death Of
| FIVE prominent and we known citizens OF Can
ton within two years Grant Lester, Tonner, Gel
ger, and that of Mr.. Harter. which had called us
together. He felt like giving expression to his
feelings upon this occasion, and hoped our places
Of business would he closed during the funeral
out of respect IN the memory Of the deceased,
The chair stated he would be glad to hear from
others and named Rev. L NJ Kuhns who was
nresent
Mr. KuhnS stated he rather came 10 hear than
to speak, supposng 1t was more a meeting of
the business men of our town, and as he should
give expression to his feelings on the dav of the
funeral lie begged to be excused from further re
marks al this time.
Mr. David Collars said he had probably had
more intimate business relations with the de-
ceased han any other individual present 2S or
70 years ago he became clerk In Mr. Harters
store. In due time he was taken in as a partner,
and afterwards bought the store their relations
had ever been pleasant, and he had ever found
NJ uor I,n nc TIM itv nd ha
high-toned Christian g. nllrman This commu'
my had lost great deal in the death OF MIR,
Harter.
The Committee on Resolutions. through Judge
UHderhill, made the following report;
WHEREAS Isaac Har er for many years a most
esteemed and respected citizen has been suddenly
and Unexpectedly called from this life to life
that knows no DEATH 1t is most filuug and proper
that we, his friends and neighbor, who have
known him long ard well socially and in the
varied transactions Of commercial life, should
meet together tO disChal &c the muurniul duty Of
teStifving TO his many virtues, his uusulled char
acter, business honesty and man worth, whose
unlocked for death has cast gloom over our
city, reminding us Of the certainty of change in
all earthly exlsences,
1st In his death we noun the departure of an
old and valued citizen, Christian gentleman
and an honest mali, identified as he was with the
growth and prosperity of our city, his loss is pro,
flundly elt and his memory will be fOndlv
cherished.
I'd, That we most deeply sympathize with his
Immediate family and frien S in their sudden
and sad bereavement, anu can only commend
them for COns latiOn u that Christian faith in
which he lived and died, remembering that God
dueth all things we'll
3D., That US further testimony of our respect
we recommend that all business be suspended
during the period OF his funeral ceremonies.
4th. That the above be published in the papers
of the city, and copy furnished IL the family.
] W. UNDERHILL,
II. R. WISE,
GEO. COOK,
Committee.
Mr.. Kuhns said n 1t would be in orderhe would
like to make a few remarks after hearing the
resolutions. (rne Chair SAID they would be in
Order) Mr. K was glad the resolutions referred
to Mr. Harters Christian characterize had known
him intimately and well IN that respect during
the past seven years, as his pastor, aud had ever
found him earnest in the discharge Of his duties,
and he took pleasure in saying that he had never
in a sing G instance knOwu Mr. Hartpr all to con.
tribute his full proportion 10 any requiremrnt-he
was regular in attendance at the church, and was
always anxious his family should be also. This
sudden departure should remind all of us of the
great change.
W. A, Lynch came not at all prepared to submit
any remarks, and would only speak OF the de
ceased as a citizen. not specially refer to the
family domain-he thought it quite proper the
business men of Canton should meet and give ex-
pressi0n-nO eulogy could be too high or many
years Canton had been known as one of the solid
places of business and much of this was wing
to Mr.. Harter; as a merchant he gave tone and
character to business and a. banker, still more
public character. he Stond H. Ii sustaining and
helping power; deceased was not given to dis
play, but was emlnenuy couservative-iew could
be spared whose loss would be more felt.
Mr.. W. X Miller referred to Mr.. Harters uni
form kindness TO himself in his own struggles,
when he first became Il citizen of Canton "A years
ago
that high order of integrity and conservatism of
character as to have not only the confidence of
those around him, hut of those miles and miles
around; this very confidence was of great benefit
to Canton. Mr. Harter was ever faithful to his
obligations, and every one had full faith in him
though close neighbOr he knew not OF Mr.
Harter's illness till ho heard he was dad
Mr.. Charles Biechele said if he could only ex-
press himself a. he felt, he would speak elo-
ago, and in his struggle Of life he got many
word of encouragement and material assistance
from Mr. Harter-their dealings had been heavy,
running as high as s So 0OO year, but no discrep
ancy had ever occurred and they had never had
one word of Difficult y. Mr.. Harter was man of
broad ligious views-may God reward him
W, W. Clark, ESQ., felt that nothing he could
say would have the weight of expression that this
large attendance had, all felt that by Mr.. Harters
death Canton loses one of her most valuable cit-
Eens-had had much business with him. and al
wavs found him the same agreeable gentleman
his word was as 6 cd as his bond-though ad-
vanCed in years, Mr.. Harer looked hale and
hearty, and none of us anticipated his sudden
death. His life was not written In sand, but
rather on the rock, and his Ii emory would Gu
dure. In his death we might remember that we
should so live that when the summons comes, we
might lie down to pleasant dreams"
The resolutions were adopted unanimously.
Mr., Page m we'd committee of three be ap-
pointed to request that places of business be
closed during the funeral on Wednesday-ca
and Messrs. Ed Page, A. Herbrurk and A. Kilt
were appointed. On oton, adjourned.
ABE, the policeman, got his fingers on drunken
man last Saturday night, who caused him a heap
of trouble" Abe tOUk good hold of his Gus
tOb err and tried to p'lot him along in a worm
fence line, but a. an unguarded moment. Abe
oosened his hold temporarily and the man made
straight shoot, head foremost dive, and plowed
the sloppy gutter with his uoSe and turned the