The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-11-19

The new Farmers HOteI, Dullt Dy
Messrs. Conrad Brothers. and presided
over by the genial landlord, Amos Byers,
was formally opened Tuesday night,
The house was brilliantly Illuminated.
light shining from every window, and
early In the evening the Invited gneals
began gathering In the spacious 0illce
and paTlOra Of the hotel. Al 1880 O'clock
the Canton COTnet Band arrived, ana
began the pleasures of the evening with
music. Al eight O'c ock supper was an
nOunced, and the guests filled the large
and ro0my dining room, where q suinp-
tuOus supper was partaken OF.
THE SPEECHES.,
Mr.. Joseph A. BOur, 40 master OF ceIe
monies, after the guests seemed fully
satisfied, called upon william II. Day,
who responded In hla usual happy style,
He complmented the feast and tho host
spoke OF The elegant new and well ar
ranged buildings spoke OF towns being
gratefully known and remembered Dy
their hotels. Travellers came from oil
parts, and II we'll cared for, carried the
news afaT, and 40 sent 0thera TO the
town, by reason OF their excellent ho'
tells. Az the conclusion applause was
given.
Mr. Bour announced Mr.. Phelps, OF
Alliance, who responded on behalf OF
the hoat. He referred TO the eloquent
remarks Of MIR. Day, and thanked him on
behalf OF Mr.. Byera, whom he had long
known, as no was raised In the east part
OF the county. He was gratilied 10 see
the large attendance there was here on
this occasion. Mr.. Phelps's remarks
were we'll received and heartily ap
plauded.
A. McGregor being called on, said (;
or course on an occasion OF this kind
the Press Ia represented. and must be
called on 10 respond. This Ia a standing
order OF arrangement, however much
the Press may be accused NJ times or
stirring up disorder. IL must be con-
faased II takes not much pressure 10 get
members OF the "preea gang" present on
such on occasion, for they have q due
appreciation OF that which comforts the
"Inner man." We have already heard
from Mr., Day In suitable and eloquent
terms, q few words complimentary To
our host, Mr.. Byers, and my editorial
friend, Mr.. Phelps, responded for the
landlord In worthy aud proper terms.
My friend spoke OF hls Arst love, and
disclosed q feature that reminds me OF
the Byronic conplet.
I've oftan wahod tho aeI had but ono mouth.
That misht kiss thom all from north 10 pOuth.
Now the preas appreciates good living
on occasion, for at times they may have
II lean enough. take pleasure In aalut-
Ing our host. He Ia evidently q caterer
OF philanthroplc Instincts, and apprecl'
ates the public and the press. l have
rarely known q lner opportunity for
epigastric eloquence than this occasion
affords. Out of the abundance Of the
heart, including the stomach, the mouth
may speak. II / could only give you
speech equal to the promptings OF my
sati 'hed palate you would be raised
aloit | am satisfied from this evidence
this new and we'll appointed house has
the right man and woman and they are
In the right place. Long may they wave
and long may the public show lts good
taste and judgment In appreeiating aud
patronizing them. This 10 the opinion
Of the press
MIR. Schaefer would mention Ban and
David Conrad, two jackson township
farmers, who are the builders OF thia
credltable and we'll arranged and ap'
pointed building. They bought the
property ten or twelve years ago and
kept hotel In the old frame that stood
here M he remembered II 81 years ago
They deserve mention for their success
and erecting this new structure. The
Improvement In hotels Ia remarkable
He boarded twelve years In the old
Eagle Hotel, 90 Mr. and Mrs. Hipp, OF
the American, would remember, for they
then worked there. There were then no
washing arrangements In the rooms
all guests, high and low, had TO come
down In the morning and wash at the
pump. Even In aigna there was great
Improvement. He remembered q Sign,
Entertainment for Man and u A4tp'
Canton had good reputation for hotels
according TO our population, equal TO
any large city. In conclusion MT
6chaefer proposed three cheers for the
Conrads and Mr.. and Mrs. Byers, which
were given with o will.
After the first lot OF guests had in'
ished their supper and cleared the din
ing room the tables were spread again.
Supper continued until past midnight,
some $50 guests partaking. J. j. Clark,
E4Q,, was called up at the third table
aud made q brief and appropriate speech,
Deputy Sheriff Krider assisted Master OF
Ceremonies Bur, and these gentlemen
took good care Of the guests.
The Farmers Hotel Ia 40 finely
equipped M any in the city aud 10 as'
sured Of good patronage. A minute do.
scription Of the house has appeared here
tofore In the DEMOCRAT.
A lne sample room IL run In c0nnec
tion with the hotel by Messrs, Byers u
Schaeifer. II ls finely equipped.
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