The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-25
THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN
Publicly Dedicated on the Public
Square This Afternoon,
The Speeches Of Hon, John w. Blake, and
Of John ", Raynolds, the Donor,

Ate o'clock this afternoon the hand
some drinking fountain, which has
attracted 80 much attention for tho
past two weeks, at the corner OF Iuar
oarawaa and Market streets, was pub
lioly presented 10 the city,
II la indeed u beautiful fountain and
viii be q credit To the city ~ well ~ 10
the dOner, The fountain was presented
by Mr., John u, llaynOlds IN very neat
speech, Mayor Blake accepted the
fountain on behalf Of the city In one OF
his usual pleasant and appropriate
speeches, Both speeches are given
below IN full,
Mr., John Il, Raynolds said
Your Honor Mayor Blake, aud Ladies'
and Gentlemen;-liealiang tho great
need Of public fountains In our city II
has been my thought and purpose for
some time, 10 place ut some convenient
and suitable locality such q one an
would In u measure meet the long felt
want,
During ono of the discussions
on the subject with my family
my wife suggested tho idea Of
combining tho benefit Of pub
lic fountain with a memorial Of our do
ceased sou, William r., who, during his
residence In Louisville, kyn organized
and continued In good working order, q
Humane society aud served 40 super
intendent thereof until no left that city,
and who also founded our own Canton
Humane society and was superlntend'
ent OF ", 80 long as his health permitted
The thought was 10 me 10 appropriate
that II was decided " carry " into exc
cution. IL has been 10 usa sad pleasure
to thus perpetuate the name aud mem
ory OF our son and brother, and an un'
mixed pleasure 10 be able 10 do that,
which viii for many years, we trust,
contribute 10 the comfort OF our people
and of the dependent dumb animals,
10 is my pleasure now, MIR, Mayor, 70
tender 20 you, ~ the head OF our mum
cipal government, the fountain before
you.
Mayor Blake spoke as follows;
Mr. John II, Reynolds; On behalf OF
the city OF Canton, / thankfully receive |
from you this beautiful fountain-'this |
gift 70 suffering man and beast -- this |
memorial OF our deceased fellow cltl'
zen william II. Reynolds. William II, |
Reynolds was tho founder Of the Can
ton Humane Society, n society that has |
done much good, and will continue To |
live and do good, | hope, for all time
William II. Reynolds well deserves |
this honor 10 his memory. Who among
us here to-day, " called away would
leave an institution or society, founded
by him or her. that has done az much
good as the Canton Humane Society |
William Il. Reynolds NJ an age when |
most mems thoughts are on other |
things, found time and pleasure In |
building up u society having for It's OBJ
leot the ameli0ration Of the condition |
of man and beast.
honor his memory and honor you, |
Sir, and family for perpetuating ms
good deeds. 70 You Mr.. Raynolds-tO |
you rgood wife--l lift my voicein praise
FOR your splendid gift-'l congratulate |
YOU on your public spirlt-you have
ever been foremost, among those who
have had the welfare Of our city nv
hcart-no enterprise Of moment but
what you have los,ered, In all your
hpNy HE you have found time 10 lend |
the helping hand 10 your brother IN dis
tress to extend words 0fohyerand hope !
The beautiful fountain win stand 0s q |
monument 10 your Kindness Of hgmy,
Future generations will praise YOU
/ wish you, aud your good wife, long |
lifa. My peace and tranquility be |
youm May age bring with " no Bul.
tering but may you both 20 down the |
stream OF lie with WI the joys gwen TO |
those whom this ire fear God and do !
good 10 men
The dedication attraCtedalOrge mum
Der Of people. The affair was II pleas.
ant ana interesting one and long after
it8 close persons stood about the foun.
tain and passed many compliments |
upon II.