The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-07-11

Mr.. B0rst asked for best two varieties.
Mr. Niesz says Kentucky and Charles
Downing. a.
ID. NJ. Slusser says Cumberland Tri-
umph and Manchester.
Mr.. Berlien would take the same.
Mr. EVerhard raises Strawberries for
his own use. Does not know what va
rtety, but thinks 1t is Beyden. My best
results were this year. thinned out
the stalks, and got about 30 quarts
ground.
Mr.. Wise asked: Is 1t not a fact that
these new varieties do not do we'll in all
soils?
Mr.. BOrst-i find that. Mr.. Berlien's
SOIL is clay; so that 1t would be we'll to
mention the kind of soil we have when
we seek varieties for our locality.
Mr.. Wise suggested that it would be
well for the society to establish an ex-
pertinent station for strawberries, in
order to find the best varieties.
Mr.. Bayliss made the following report
on the death Of Mr.. Stump, which was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our worthy, beloved and
much respected President, Levi Stump,
has been removed from us by death, the
shOek Is so great and unexpected, and
the feeling 80 intense, words seem to be
entirely inadequate to express even a
small part OF the numerous and varied
feelings produced by this sad event. We
nave, however, In the past, without the
mOsI remote Idea of this sad, brief and
unexpected termination, expressed our
appreciation of his sterling integrity.
worth and zeal In our cause, by chOOs-
ing him unanimously each year, for the
last three or four years, to the highest
once In our society, which position he
mas hlled with distinguished ability,
honor to himself and satisfaction to ali: Z:
therefore.
RESOLVED, That while we mourn and
regret his absence and our loss, we will
always remember with pleasure the
brilliant example he has set us in tenn
perance, frugality and persevering in
dustry, by which means he was so sue
cessful through life, and secured such
an abundant competency. And above
all snail we remember what thorough.
untirfng, earnest friend of hOrtieulture
he was; at all times doing all in his
power, by word or deed to further its
progress and success. And to prove our
admiration and appreciation of these en-
nO0llng qualities, we will endeaVOr at
all times to follow his illustriOus exam
pie, ana VIII keep In mind the following
very appropriate words OF his own. from
MS annual address of January, 1881:
While mourning the loss we have thus
sustained, let US not forget that we have
renewed cause for thankfulness that
our lives have been spared still longer
10 enjoy the brilliant and fragrant bios
SONS, and the luscious, health giving
fruits with which the Almighty RuIeT
OF the universe has so graciOusIy be-
deeked and enriched our pathway
through life, in this beautiful world, And
now, my friends, reminded as we are of
lhe uncertainty of life by these depar-
lures from among our fellow -laborars,
IL 0eh0OVes us who remain to bear in
mind the advice, "Be ye also ready"
Let us strive so to walk our dailyrOunds
that when we also shall be called, our
summons may be accompanied with
the assuring words: well done. good
and faithful servant; enter We into the
joy of your Lord" =,
RESOLVED, That to his wife and chill
dren In their bereavement and affiic-
t1On, we tender our heartfelt sympathies:
and Will, by suitable neighbOrly acts of
Kindness, affection and sympathy, en-
deaV0r, so far as lies in our power. to
alleviate their suffering and affilction:
and we congratulate them on the recOV-
cry OF the other members of the family
30 recently afflicted with severe sickness.
RESOLVED, That CODY of these resO-
lutions be presented to the family of
the deceased; also to the several county
papers for publication.
JAMES BAYLISS,
VIM. II. ESSIG,
G. W. LAWRENCE, r,
COMMITTEES.
On motion of Mrs. Berlien, Mr.. BayIiss
was appointed special COMMITTEES to
solicit for members at the next meeting.
Adjourned to meet at the residence Of
John W. HardgrOVe, North Lawrence,
August 1, 1888.
j. RUPERD, President.
A. PoNTIUs, Sec'y. +a#